18 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f7a26c16b963be36694411a8b3d8dc1e.PDF ecf277778f8090994b7c13c980a1aad6 PDF Text Text OKicial organ of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO Vol. XXXiX No. 12 becurity In Unity December 1972 SEAFARERS LOG •mm mm m h f - 4 - I- i.' 4. �U.S.'U.S.S.R. Trade Pact SlU Ship's Committee . V SlU Ships Begin Wheat Carriage Six SlU-contracted ships are among the first to be loaded with grain for Russia under terms of the recently signed bilateral trade agreement be­ tween the two nations. A total of 64 American-flag vessels have applied to the Maritime Admin­ istration for operating differential sub­ sidies for the carriage of wheat to Russia under terms of the recently signed bilateral trade agreement. However of the 34 ships that had received approval of subsidy by the first week of December, 20 were un­ der contract to the SIU and 14 to the NMU. The SIU ships that have been ap­ proved for subsidy are: National Defender, loaded Nov. 27 (see Page 18) Western Hunter Overseas Joyce, loaded Nov. 27 Overseas Aleutian, loaded Dec. 1 Overseas Ulla, loaded Dec. 8 Overseas Progress Overseas Rebecca Connecticut Ogden Wabash Ogden Willamette, loaded Nov. 29 Manhattan Transeastern Transerie Transpanama, loaded Dec. 1 Transuperior, loaded Dec. 1 Eagle Traveler Eagle Voyager Overseas Vivian Overseas Arctic Overseas Alaska The NMU-contracted ships that have been approved for subsidy are: Mill Spring Julesburg Tidlahoma Sandy Lake P.C. Spencer Keytanker Keytrader Ticonderoga Perryville Julie Eagle Charger Eagle Courier Eagle Leader Eagle Transporter V- , i $ 1 Million Fund Honors Dr. Weisberger The Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland recently gave a $1 mil­ lion grant in the name of Dr. Austin S. Weisberger to Case Western Re­ serve University and University Hos­ pitals where Dr. Weisberger was chairman of the department of medi­ cine. Dr. Weisberger who died 18 months ago, was the brother of SlUNA Vice President Morris P. Weisberger. Part of the grant will be used for an intensive care unit and research into blood diseases. Another part of the grant will go to a memorial lecture series in Dr. Weisberger's name. -i h PORTLAND (Sea-Land)—Grouped around the ship's television are the mem­ bers of the Portland's ship's committee. The SIU members are, standing left to right, A. Panagopolous, secretary-reporter; J. Sanchez, engine department delegate; W. Reitti, education director and N. Bechliranis, ship's chairman. Seated are A. Demaico, deck delegate, left, and J. Fandi, steward delegate. J '-Cl a. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: >"• Tt-.. •J Bilateral Trade: The New Reality Paul 'r=' Hall The October Seafarers Log presented, in some detail, a description of the trade agree­ ment between the U.S. and the Soviet Un­ ion. At the heart of that agreement is a basic change in national policy on trade, a change that we in the SIU and in the rest of the maritime industry have struggled years to achieve. The U.S.-Soviet trade agreement is built upon the shipping arrangements. That means that the two nations involved in trade have the right to reserve to their, national fleets a significant portion of the total cargo tonnage resulting from trade between them. In the case of the Soviet agreement, the U.S.-flag fleet will carry a third, the Soviet fleet a third, and one-third of the cargo will be available to ships of other nations. The significance of those cargo allotments is that the U.S. has recognized the need to use U.S.-flag ships, even to require their use in private trade transactions. ' For years the U.S.-flag fleet was whipsawed by an official trade policy that hinged on "freedom of the seas" which permitted foreign-flag fleets to come to U.S. ports, undercut U.S. prices and take away the U.S. trade cargo on one side, and prohibi­ tions against the U.S.-flag fleet doing the same with foreign trade cargoes of many of our trading partners on the other. As then Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson once put it: "Caught between the demands of our trading partners for bilateral divisions of their trade and the U.S. government's insist­ ence on free access to it, the American ship­ owner was left in the middle—with empty rhetoric on one side and empty ships on the other." There are many reasons why that in­ tolerable situation could not continue but they all boiled down to the cold fact, as Secretary of Commerce Peter G. Peterson put it: "If you can't ship, you can't trade or sell." That's it in a nutshell. An empty ship is no asset, it is a liability a company is better rid of. And the U.S.-flag fleet had diminished to a shadow of its former self. The prospect was very real that this nation, with a long. proud tradition of maritime trade, was going to have no ships, or very few indeed. Bilateralism, the guarantee of cargo for U.S.-flag ships, is one way to reverse that decline. For a ship with cargo is productive, not just in terms of the money that cargo represents, but in terms of jobs, of national productivity and of benefit to the economy. A ship for which there is cargo stays alive. Thi'i inclusion of bilateralism in a U.S. shipping agreement, must not be the last. For there are many nations which will trade with us oniy on the basis of a certain per­ centage of the cargo sailing under their na­ tional flag. We can now return, the compli­ ment. As nice-sounding a term as "free trade" is, it is also a deception. Maritime trade has never been free and it is a cruel deception to think it would ever become fjee; Bilaterstf trade, on the other hand, is realistic in today's world and of enormous potential benefit to both parties involved in foreign trade. It is vital to America's best interests. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue,-Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Page 2 Seafarers Log i J fj '/( �1 / , Seidman Succeeds Faupl On ILO Governing Body AFL-CIO Social Security Director Bert Seidman has been elected to the Governing Body of the International Labor Organization, replacing Rudy Faupl, the American labor delegate for the past 14 years. Faupl, international affairs repre­ sentative of the International Associa­ tion of Machinists, is retiring at the end of the year, and presented his res­ ignation from the ILO post at the or­ ganization's annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Seidman, who was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by Faupl's resignation, has attended each ILO annual meeting since 1958 and has served on a number of interna­ tional study groups and commissions. He will continue to hold his AFL-CIO post. ceeded the late George P. Delaney in that post and as a member of the Governing Body. Faupl has been a steadfast sup­ porter of the ILO's goals of improving working conditions and protecting worker rights throughout the world. And he has been a strong opponent of efforts by the Soviet bloc and its allies to convert the ILO conferences into a propaganda forum. In 1966, Faupl led a walkout by the U.S. worker delegation to protest the election as president of the ILO con­ ference of a Communist government Tripartite Leadership Employer and government members of the ILO's tripartite leadership join­ ed with worker representatives in praising Faupl's record—as chief spokesman for American labor at the ILO annual conferences and as one of the elected representatives of the world's workers on the Governing Body. (. Faupl, a Hungarian-born machinist from Milwaukee and a former union organizer, has directed the Machinists' international program since the late 1940s. In 1958, he was nominated by AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany and formally appointed by Pres. Eisen­ hower as the U.S. worker delegate to the ILO conference that year. He suc­ Rudy Fau^ Sudsy Job ^ For the first time in the history of the British Royal Navy a mer­ chant marine crew was told to drink as much as it wanted. The seamen's job was to dump into the North Sea 180,000 cans of beer ten months old and considered too aged to be drinkable. They could lighten their job, the men were told, by drinking as much of it as they wanted. Bert Seidman [Vhaf They're Saying representative whose regime, he said, was a "denial of everything that the ILO stands for and was created to achieve." Seidman joined the staff of the former AFL in 1948 as an economist and from 1962 to 1966 served as AFL-CIO European economic repre­ sentative. During the latter two years of that assignment, he was based in Geneva, the site of the ILO head­ quarters. In mid-1966, he was named AFL-CIO social security director. He has continued, throughout his various assignments, to participate actively in ILO activities and conferences. In a personal tribute to his predeces­ sor, Seidman said that "Rudy Faupl was known throughout the interna­ tional trade union movement for his dedication to the principles of free­ dom and social justice. He has been committed to the service of workers all over the world, not just in his own country." Seidman noted that Faupl is the only person ever chosen twice by the worker delegates to serve as the work­ er vice president at an ILO confer­ ence. The most recent occasion was last June at the worldwide gathering of the 53-year-old organization. Voiced Dissatisfaction Before leaving the Governing Body, Faupl joined with other wdrker dele­ gates in voicing dissatisfaction with the lack of follow-up action by the ILO director on a resolution of the last ILO conference calling for civil and trade union rights in the African ter­ ritories under Portuguese rule. The Governing Body directed Jenks to submit a report to the next session on action he has taken and on recom­ mendations for achieving the goals of the resolution. Seidman, in his initial statement as a member of the Governing Body, pressed for a more active ILO role in establishing occupational health and safety protections. The worldwide spread of new tech­ nologies—to the developing countries as well as established industrial na­ tions—makes job health and safety a high priority issue, Seidman stressed. John Kirk Since arriving at the Harry Lundeberg School, I have learned a lot about the past of Seamen and their working conditions. I knew things were hard in the early days for the Seaman from the different books I have read, but I didn't know just what all did go on be­ tween the ship's owners and crimps. How they could get a man in their control and do with him as they damn well pleased. It took lots of courage for the first Seaman to try to organize a union to bring better working con­ ditions for all. I guess at first all they had was a dream, with lots of back bone to start. I have always paid my union dues and didn't think any thing. Also I have given a lot to SPAD, but I didn't with an open heart. I just didn't like to give money for something I didn't know much about. After reading the union book and seeing the films I understand what the money was doing for me and all Seaman, by helping pass the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 will more than repay all Seamen who have given to SPAD Garment Workers Want Import Controls Thousands of garment workers whose livelihoods are threatened by the growing flood of imports joined in a nationwide demonstration Nov. 16. The marches and rallies were swelled by members of the Ladies' Garment Workers in big cities and small towns who left their shops precisely at 3 p.m. to take part in the demonstra­ tions. The focus of the rallies was in Man­ hattan's Herald Square where approxi­ mately 50,000 persons gathered to protest the worsening import problem. ILGWU estimates that a total of more than 150,000 union members across the country participated in the -campaign urging Pres. Nixon and Con­ gress to develop effective controls on low-wage apparel imports. ILGWU President Louis Stulberg said, "Imports of apparel in the last 15 years climbed 56 percent, while a December 1972 quarter-million jobs simply evapo­ rated." He warned that "every U.S. worker as well as the economy is threatened." The apparel industry, Stulberg noted, is particularly hard hit. He said that a decade ago four of every 100 garments sold in the U.S. was made overseas and today 25 of 100 are im­ ported. "This is not competition as we un­ derstand it," he said, "It is simply a" question of American employers going elsewhere getting cheaper labor and products." He said that almost a half century ago, his union won its fight against sweatshop conditions, but now its members are losing jobs to workers in countries where wages are as low as nine cents an hour. "We are not selfish, Stulberg said," we think that other people have a right to live, but not at the complete expense of the American worker." 1 ^ ®,SBt ly © OPgm 0»» I » » ^ SHOW 1 * guwv;f«.|iir IASHY " ft Workers mass in Courthouse Square, Scranton, Pa., in support of the Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers demonstration against imports. Similar demonstrations were held across the nation. Page 3 �SlU Men Board First Navy tanker ... SlU-members have begun crewing 13 Navy tankers to be operated by Hudson Waterways Corp. for the Military Sealift Command. The first of the 13 ships to return to home port for crew changeover was the Maumee which berthed in Jacksonville, Fla. Also in Jackson­ ville, SIU men climbed the gangway of the American Explorer. SIU members in Houston, Tex., went aboard the Pecos at the start of her voyage. The 13 Navy tankers are expected to produce 500 job opportuni­ ties for Seafarers when the changeover from their present crew is com­ pleted. Hudson Waterways was awarded the contract in competitive bid­ ding. The tankers have been operating under a contract between the MSC and Mathieson Tanker Industries. ^ The contract provides that Hudson Waterways will operate the fleet for the next five years. 1 I J fi r— An SIU crew boards the American Explorer, shown below for the first time after an SlU-contracted company was awarded a Military Sealift Command contract to operate 13 Navy tankers. At left, top, is the stern of the Maumee and, bottom, the prow of the Pecos, which now have SIU crews. «A;. ii �. . . And the Ships Set Sail Seafarer Johnnie McClenton, who sails as an able bodied seaman, stows away his personal grear in his cabin aboard the American Explorer. Brother McClenton was a member of the first SID crew aboard the Navy tanker. Seafarer Frank J. Cornell, who sails as a steward, inspects the American Ex­ plorer's galley prior to sailing. The galley, Brother Cornell said, was fully equipped but needed a bit of cleaning up before SlU members meals would be prepared. ii' ; • ®' Waiting at the Houston SlU hall for orders to go aboard the Pecos are, left to ^right. Seafarers Thomas Self, able seaman and P. Orta and R. Welch, both of whom sail as ordinary seamen. December 1972 At dockside, three SlU members walk happily toward the sign-on aboard the Maumee. They are left to right, Smokey West, fireman; Gary Fanelli, messman and Jimmy McCall, ordinary seaman. Page 5 �lt.TW(RTfait.ATpi-r^ .ggisa .. .we all know the value of a good voyage, but consider for a moment the grim price of a bad trip.. By B. ROCKER It is interesting to consider the mood and activities on Capitol Hill at the beginning of this first session of the 93rd Congress. New members have drawn lots for office space. In hot, muggy Wash­ ington summers, it makes a difference how well the air conditioning works; corner suites are very desirable, because they are bigger and more easily accessible; and members like to be close to the elevators' so they can reach the floor quickly for a vote. Large Tumover There has been a big turnover in both Houses—the biggest in recent years. Thirteen Senators and 69 Representatives retired, died or were de­ feated. The Democrats gained two seats in the Senate, giving them a margin of 55 to 45. In the House, the Republicans gained 12 seats for a count of 244 Democrats, 191 Republicans. But some conservative Republicans are re­ placing conservative Democrats, and some defeated conservatives are being replaced by liberal Democrats. A lot of attention has been given to the reversal of roles of Congress and the President in initiating legislation, and Congress wants to do some­ thing about it. They want to regain leadership in policy making and rely less on the President's program. One step they have taken is a 32-member Joint Committee of Review Operation of the Budget Ceiling. The committee will be instructed to issue a report no later than February 15. Must Bills Listed Congressional leaders are preparing a list of "must legislation" of im­ portant bills, some which failed in the 92nd Congress: housing, consumer protection, no-fault insurance, pension reform, health coverage, crime compensation. They claim several of these were stalled because they did not get Administration support. Meanwhile, the President is preparing his State of the Union message, to be delivered to a joint session of the House and Senate at a date still unannounced, shortly after the beginning of the session. The Constitution provided that he should present his views on the "State of the Union," but statutory requirement for a budget—a program— has come in the 20th century. He presents this program to Congress in the State of the Union and Budget messages and his Economic Report. He is no longer simply the executor of laws, he is a powerful legislator. Committees Change There will be a major shift in committee chairmen as a result of retire­ ments, defeats, and one death. In the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which has responsibility for legislation dealing with the merchant marine. Chairman Edward Garmatz retired after 25 years in Congress. He had served on Merchant Marine and Fisheries since 1949. Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) becomes the new Chairwoman. She is expected to be a strong supporter of rebuilding and revitalizing the U.S. merchant marine, as provided in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. She has said that her first priority will be to "look into the health of the maritime industry. Congressman Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) who holds a position of seniority on the same committee, has spoken recently of his concern about the energy crisis. He thinks Congress must compel greater govern­ ment support of American-flag ship carriage of fuel. Seafarers' representatives will be working closely with the Committee as well as the Commerce Committee in the Senate to support legislation which provides better conditions for seamen and a healthier, more com­ petitive merchant marine. M M'jL •$u|tport SPAP Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your VOTce heard and to keep your union effective in die fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Dofra C •1 -• *1^ �this is the Marry^Lundeberg School ^, Cw. v' . X b- The Harry Lundeberg School, located in Piney Point, Md., is the largest training facility for unlicensed Seafarers in the United States. The school is operated by the SIU and is funded solely by SlU-contracted companies. The Lundeberg School is Coast Guard-approved and offers vocational education courses from entry ratings through licensed officer certificates, as well as academic education leading to high school diplomas. t- Tuition for all courses—vocational and academic—is free. All course materials, including books and supplies, are furnished at no cost to Sea­ farers. Room and board is also furnished at no cost to Seafarers. I ' ' Instructors are all experienced men in their fields, and classroom and practical training facilities are designed to provide the best instructional atmosphere possible. Entry Ratings The Entry Rating program is designed to provide basic skills in all three departments—deck, engine and steward. This program is open to young men from 16 to 21 years of age. Although the program is open to all young men, preference is given to sons and other relatives of Seafarers. Deck Seamanship Course material includes classroom and on-the-job training to prepare students for duty as Ordinary Seaman. Instruction covers ship maintenance, knot-tying, handling mooring lines, wheel com­ mands, lookout and watchstanding procedures, firefighting and safety. All Trainees spend two weeks in this Qourse. Engine Department Course covers the duties of the Wiper. Classroom and on-the-job training includes basic instruction on the use and maintenance of engine room machinery, and safety. Trainees also become familiar with the use of various tools. All Trainees spend two weeks in this course. Steward Department Two programs are available in Steward Department Training. For the Entry Rating, classroom and on-the-job instruction includes hygiene, the basics of food preparation and serving, and maintenance of rooms. This course prepares the Trainee to serve as Messman, Pantryman and BR. All Trainees spend two weeks in this course. A Third Cook Program is available to Trainees who elect to sailln the Steward Department. Course materials cover classroom and practical training in advanced food preparation, cooking, baking, meat-cutting and menu-planning. This course is eight weeks, and graduates qualify to sail as Third Cook. Lifeboat Training All Trainees must pass a USCG-administered Lifeboat examina­ tion before he is granted an HLS Graduation Certificate. The course is two weeks, including classroom work and a minimum of 30 hours practical experience in the launching, maneuvering and commanding of lifeboats. A 30-day course of instruction is offered for those who wish to qualify under the U.S. Coast Guard approved reduced seatime Able Seaman' endorsement. * ' T; Quartermaster Course Description The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar^ Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. EBgibiBty j All candidates for certification as Quartermaster must hold U.S. Coast Guard endorsements as Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters. Candidates who successfully complete the course of instruction for Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters while at the Harry Lundeberg School may then immediately enter the Quartermaster course. Length of Course Presently a 2 week course is offered for certification as Quatermaster. However, plans are being made to expand the course to offer a more in depth knowledge of wheelhouse operation and procedures. Upgrading—Deck Dept. Able Seaman—12 monflis Any Waters & Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman 12 months,Any Waters or Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters con­ sists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Eligibility " All men wishing to qualify for Able Seaman endorsements must either have or first complete the separate Lifeboat course offered at the school. All candidates for endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters must show discharges totalling a minimum of 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. All candidates for Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters must show dis(Continued on Page 8) --v -i- �• 1 ' y •• charges totalling 36 months as Ordinary Seaman or Acting Able Seaman. All HLS graduates from the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point can qualify for the 12 months Able Seamah endorsement after 8 months as Ordinary Seaman. Length ol Course The course of instruction for Able Seaman normally runs for 2 weeks. However, students may repeat the course if necessary. Lifeboatnuui Course Description The course of instruction leading to a Lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Con­ struction of Lifeboat, Lifeboat Equipment, Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and Their Use, Emergency Laimching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to in­ clude launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting & Emergency Procedures. EligibUity All Seafarers in all departments who have a minimum of 90 days seatime are eligible for the course. (This lifeboat course is approved by U.S. Coast Guard and supersedes the normal requirements of a minimum of 1 year seatime in the Deck Department or 2 years in the Steward and Engine Departments qualify for endorsement as Lifeboatman.) Length of Course This course of instruction consists of the normal course of instruction for Lifeboat endorsement and is a minimum of 2 weeks. Seafarers who have the required seatime and wish to continue and upgrade as Able Seaman may elect to continue after the Lifeboat course. Refrigeration Engineer Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Refrigeration Engineer consists of classroom work and practical training to include Principles of Refrigeration, Compressors, Receivers, Dehydrators, Valves (solenoid, thermo expansion, packless). Evaporators, Testing for Leaks and Repairing, and Use of the Refrigeration Trainer to show how to trouble shoot and correct all possible refrigeration prob­ lems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. EligibiUty All candidates for endorsement as a Refrigeration Engineer must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Le^th of Course The normal length of the course is 2 weeks. Pumpmau Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Pumpman consists of classroom work and practical training to include Safe Handling of Combustible Materials, Transfer of Fuel, Loading and Pumping Out, Topping Off, Care and Use of Cargo Hose, Cleaning Tanks, Gas Freeing Tanks, Valves and Piping, Pollution Control, Pumps Operation and Use, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Eligibiltty All candidates for endorsement as a Pumpman must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Upgrading—Engine Dept. Fireman, Watmtender and Oiler Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include Parts of a Boiler and Their Fimction, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, also practical training on one of the ships at the School, to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers On The Line, Changing Burners, Operation of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Eligibility All candidates for endorsement as Fireman, Watertender and Oiler must have discharges showing 6 months seatime as wiper. (Graduates from HLS at Piney Point will qualify with only 3 months seatime as wiper.) Lmigth of Course Normally 2 weeks. For those who have less than six months seatime, a 30 day course of instruction is oflFered for those who wish to qualify under the USCG approved reduced seatime. Electrician Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Electrician consists of classroom work and practical training to include Fimdamental Concepts of Electricity, Batteries, Electrical Circuits, Mag­ netism and Electro-Magnetic Circuits, Transformers, A.C. Motors and Generators, Use and Care of Electrical Instruments, Trouble Shooting of Electrical Equipment, Starting and Securing Paralleling Turbo Generators, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Eligibilify All candidates for endorsement as an Electrician must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Length of Course The normal length of course is 2 weeks. Length of Course The normal length of the course is 2 weeks. (Continued on Page 25) •^ ^ i II �Dr. Atkinson Doubts 'Runaway' Tanker Safety Dr. James D. Atkinson, professor of government at Georgetown University, recently addressed the weekly luncheon of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department on the subject of flag of convenience ships and the problems they present to the U.S. economy and ecology. Following are excerpts from Dr. Atkinson's remarks: T I)- r I ' "Flag of Convenience," "nominal flag," or "run­ away flag" are used as terms of reference for ships registered under the flag of a country which offers various inducements—tax benefits, low wages, etc. —to foreign built and owned ships. The two principal "flag of convenience" countries are Liberia and Panama. Many American owned or financed ships fly the flags of these two countries. Thus, the Liberian merchant marine, the largest in the world, is about one-half owned by American interests while three-fourths or more is American financed. Such ships take jobs away from American work­ ers in two ways: (1) From the people who work in U.S. shipyards and from those employed in the multitude of busi­ nesses which serve as suppliers for the wide variety of fittings and equipment of all types which go into the complex marvel of technology which the mod­ em ship is. (2) From the people who main and operate the ship. It is, of course, quite obvious that many thou­ sands of new jobs would be available to Americans if a reversal of the movement toward the flag of convenience—which began in an way in the 1950's —could be brought about. Lesser attention, however, has been devoted to the question of safety at sea as it relates to the flags of convenience. The U.S. Coast Guard annually publishes de­ tailed information on collisions, groundings, and the like in U.S. waters, but there is a lack of detailed information giving a clear picture concerning ship losses and accidents around the world. A number of countries give little information about maritime accident investigations. They also do not permit, as does the Coast Guard, for the ad­ mission of the public to investigations. Safety at Sea: Some Selected Examples The rise of disasters at sea—352 ships were lost in 1970—has led to questions being raised as to whether lack of training of officers and crew had some bearing on unsafe practices. Thus the British Chamber of Shipping in a state­ ment released January 28, 1971, stated: "The prime cause [i.e., of disasters at sea] is not lack of, or defective equipment but human failure to maintain vigilance." Further, the statement went on to say: "We are concerned that so many of the recent incidents have involved flags of convenience." Since 1970 losses were followed up by even worse losses in 1971, there is certainly some cause for concern. Thus in September 1972, Lloyd's Register of Shipping reported that 377 ships with a tonnage of 1,0303,560 were lost in 1971, this figure being the heaviest loss of ships ever reported in time of peace. Lloyd's noted that of the 1971 losses, 32% of the tonnage was accounted for by tankers. This figure illustrates the growing concern over the risk of pollution. Of 17 tankers sunk or declared constructive total losses in 1971, Lloyd's reported that 9 were Liber­ ian registered and 2 Panamanian. A London Daily Telegraph report of May 10, 1972, concerning accidents in the Strait of Dover noted that "Liberian-registered ships have had 36 collisions in the Channel in the last 13 years, and eight strandings, although only 5 per cent of the Channel traffic sails under the Liberian flag." Having discussed some general points relating to accidents at sea, let us look at a few specific cases. On January 11, 1971, the Texaco Caribbean, flying the flag of Panama, was in collision with the Paraca, a Peruvian ship, in the English Channel. After the collision the Texaco Caribbean blew up, broke in two and sank. The ship was only 6 years old so that age was hardly a factor. On March 2 of the same year, the Liberian tanker Trinity Navigator went aground in the Chan- December 1972 Very Large Crude Carrier. In tonnage these super­ tankers range from 200,000 deadweight tons up­ ward. An indicator of the upward trend of tonnage is the French branch of Shell Oil's order for two' tankers of 540,000 tons each. These are scheduled for delivery from French shipyards in 1976. Dr. James D. Atkinson nel. This was follewed by the grounding on three Goodwin Sands in the Strait of Dover by the Liber­ ian tanker Panther at the end of March. The Pan­ ther was carrying 25,000 tons of crude oil to Antwerp from the Middle East and before she could be refloated there was an oil spill of some 15 tons. During March 1971, also, the Liberian tanker Wafra .loaded with 40,000 tons of crude oil ran aground off South Africa's southern tip. Cape Agulhas. Salvage attempts were not successful and the ship was towed 200 miles out to sea and on March 11 was sunk by aircraft of the South African Air Force. A Matter of Record A brief look at some unfortunate accidents to flags of convenience ships in 1972 will also serve to illustrate specific cases. During the third week of April 1972, the Liberian tanker Silver Castle was in collision with the S. A. Pioneer, a South African ship in the Indian Ocean. A much more serious accident occurred in May. On May 11, 1972, the Liberian tanker Tien Chien was in collision with the British merchant ship Royston Grange in the estuary of the River Plate between Uruguay and Argentine. Fire broke out on the British ship and 63 members of the crew and 10 passengers, all on board, died in the wreck. Ten crew members of the Tien Chien were lost in the accident. A British Member of Parliament, Mr. John Prescott, requested that the British government con­ sider making representations to the Liberian govern­ ment for an investigation of the collision to be held in Great Britain. He stated: "Many of us in the maritime world seriously suspect the impartiality of Liberian inquiries." Later in the month of May the Liberian mer­ chantman Oriental Warrior caught fire about 44 miles off the coast of Florida and 104 passengers and crew were forced to abandon ship. On August 21, 1972, two Liberian flag tankers were in collision some 50 miles east of Cape Town, South Africa. These were the Texanita and the Oswego Guardian. The Texanita exploded and sank with the loss of 36 of her 40 man crew according to press reports while two crewmen were reported lost from the Oswego Guardian. This brief and highly tentative survey does not mean to suggest that American flag merchant ships are accident free nor that flag of convenience ships are to be condemned on the grounds of safety. It is, I believe, generally admitted that because of Congressional statutes, the very high Coast Guard standards of licensing and inspection, and the inter­ est taken in safety standards by maritime manage­ ment and trade unions, U.S. standards of safety at sea are the highest in the world. It can hardly be said to be unfair if we raise the question as to whether flags of convenience measure up to U.S. standards. In this Americans are not alone. Thus the respected British writer on maritime af­ fairs, Stuart Nicol, wrote in Ships Monthly follow­ ing the Texaco Caribbean collision: "There are many ships under a number of differ­ ent ensigns, not least Panamanian and Liberian, which seem prone to accidents of this sort too fre­ quently for coincidence. It is plain that many flagof-convenience arrangements are a convenience only to their owners, and a positive menace to others. I recall being told once by a pilot about a flag-ofconvenience freighter whose master was taking her on a long voyage knowing that her steering gear was faulty and capable of being extremely danger­ ous." This is the era of the super-tanker or VLCC, Age of Super Tankers Various factors have entered into the move to­ wards the super-tankers. One of these is geo-politi­ cal, the closure of the Suez Canal June 6, 1967, and the continued uncertainty not only as to whether it will be reopened, but also the threat that even if reopened there is always the threat of another closure. The chief factor which has led to the building and operating of super-tankers, however, is cost. Thus a 200,000 ton tanker can transport liquid petroleum products at a third of the unit cost per ton of a tanker of 20,000 tons and at Vi less than that of a tanker of 80,000 tons. The super-tankers are not without their problems. A 250,000 ton tanker will have a length of around 1140 feet while larger tankers will run over 1400 feet in length. The huge length and tonnage of these super-tankers presents problems in navigation and contiol which are unprecedented in merchant ship­ ping. For example, these big vessels need three miles or more to come to a full deadwater halt. The importance of safety at sea especially as it relates to the coastal environment of the United States now, and, more importantly, in the future may be illustrated by the case of the Torrey Canyon. Today we might not, perhaps, call the Torrey Canyon a super-tanker, but she would still have to be reckoned, at 118,285 tons, a very large ship. The Torrey Canyon, flying the Liberian flag of convenience, went aground on Pollard Rock off the coast of Cornwall, England's westernmost county on March 18, 1967. She was fully laden with crude oil and from her ruptured hull came the most serious oil spill we have thus far had. Some idea of the extent of the pollution may be gained by the fact that at its greatest extent it covered 35 by 20 mile areas. It requires little imagination to conjure up the pollution which would result from a similar disaster involving a 250,000 and up ton tanker. U.S. Petroleum Imports 1970-1985 From 1970 onward there has been a sharply ris­ ing upward curve in petroleum imports by the United States. It is estimated that by 1985 the United States will be importing from 14Vi to 15 million barrels per day of petroleum products. These are, of course, projections and some esti­ mates reach into higher ranges. In any event, the accepted fact is that petroleum imports went up in 1970, 1971, and 1972, and that the clear trend is steadily upward. Some of these increases in petroleum imports will come by pipeline from Canada. Most of them will, however, come into the United States by sea. This changing picture in petroleum products im­ ports raises many questions such as the present lack of deepwater facilities to handle the supertankers. But of equally great importance is the question as to whether the bulk of the very large tanker fleet bringing these energy sources to our country will fly the U.S. flag or not. If they fly the U.S. flag, there are obvious ad­ vantages accruing from total U.S. control over the ships as it affects our national security, the creation of significant new employment opportunities for both maritime labor and management, and an en­ hanced position in our balance of payments. As against this it is argued that the United States cannot afford the increased costs per barrel of oil which would result if U.S. ships and U.S. mariners are to be used for the bulk of these imports. But does not this argument look more at short term than long term costs? If the safety factor is added, who can count the cost of a vast oil spill off the coasts of this country? Certainly there will always be risks at sea. But with the high standards of safety demanded by Con­ gressional statutes, the U.S. Coast Guard, and by other government agencies, and the emphasis placed on safety by both maritime management and labor in the U.S., can it not be said that the risks under U.S. flag tankers will be less than those under other flags? Page 9 �. ^1 JPlpase ^ept the enclosed donation to „The effects of SPAD have been notably etteOtive.1thinlr 'x*'" should be stressed within the pages of the that L t SPAD is an ever active and continuing effort and does not with, or after, elections. :.Art. Loniais^:'-'•BronxviOe, 1 i. (• 'I U.S.-Soviet Paci -•i. A Very Good Year It's been a good year for our industry. An active year. A year in which we could see and feel the first signs of a turnaround. A year in which we could see and feel the first results of our own long-time efforts to restore the U.S. Merchant Marine to a place of prominence in the world. It was a year in which the industry, as a whole, pulled itself up by the boot­ straps and reversed what had been a steady decline toward oblivion. The main driving force behind this reversal of trend was the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the full effects of which began to be felt this year. Shipbuilding contracts signed under the Act in Fiscal Year 1972 had a greater dollar value and were backed by more federal subsidy than had been committed to the American commercial fleet in any similar period since the government began underwriting ship projects with passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Most importantly, these contracts mean jobs for those in the shipbuilding industry and all related services. A first-ever Domestic Shipping Confer­ ence was conducted, creating closer liaison between the industry and the Maritime Administration, the federal agency respon­ sible for regulating the industry. r More than 1,600 representatives of labor, business and government attended the first LNG Conference to discuss the technology and future prospects of the importation of liquid natural gas and the construction of vessels to transport it. For the Seafarer, 1972 proved to be a very beneficial year. New contracts were signed providing generous increases in pay and benefits; a new Seafarers Welfare, Social and Legal Aid Department was created to provide SIU members and their families with aid and assistance in these areas; a Bosun Recertification Program was initiated; the U.S. Navy, through the Military Sealift Command, experimented with and then launched a program to de­ velop a closer working relationship be­ tween ships of the Navy and the Merchant Marine, and a precedent-setting bilateral trade agreement was reached between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, an agreement that guaranteed at least one-third of all cargoes between the two countries will be reserved for American-flag ships. What most of these developments amount to is jobs—and the name of the game is jobs. But this has been a beginning and there is much work to be done. Already, con­ tracts have been signed for the construc­ tion of six LNG vessels. Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs , Robert J. Blackwell has predicted that a significant number of more contracts wiH be let for other type ships. A priority in the 1973 Congress, will be the oil import bill, which would require that a portion of America's energy imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The bill was narrowly defeated in this past sessions of Congress. Passage of this legislation, coupled with the progress of the LNG program, would mean significant advances for the industry and those employed in it. 1972 was a good year, but 1973 could be even better. is I was pleased to read the news article in the con^ S ceming ithe signing of the bilateral trade agreement be tween the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This type of thinkSing btflds great promise for the future of this country's merchant marine. This agreement marks the first recognition by the U.Sr government of the dwindling fortunes of American-flag ship­ ping; It takes a fii^t step toward correcting these dwindling fortunes. The fact that at least one-third of American grain ship­ ments to Russia must be tran.sported aboard U.S.-flag ships hnpact upon our country's merchant marine and these employed in it. . First and foremost, this agreement means jobs fbr Sea­ farers. And, I well understand the necessity of jobs in this industry. Such an agreement also bodes well for the industry in the future. It is a precedent and, as such, it can generate faith in the future of this cotmtry's merchant shipping. With this faith could well come a resurgence in shipbuilding to handle anticipated cargoes. It could also be a good ex­ ample for private shippers, i.e., they may begin to follow ' the government's lead in reserving at least a significant ; portion of their cargo for U.S.-flag vessels. Such an agreement was long overdue in my mind. Too i sfe:' ilpng we have neglected our own merchant marine to the benefit of foreign flags. It; is time we—the industry, gov- , ^ emment and business—opened our eyes and begin to look ^ out for ourselves first, I am not advocating a monopoly on 1 U.S. cargoes for U.S. ships, but I am contending that we5%| must make sure our ships and our Seafarers are sailing; before we start giving jobs mid cargo to second- or third- ^ flag nations. This agreement with Rusria is a b^ stepTn that direc­ tion and; hopefully, it will serve as a model for futures a^ements signed with other nations. ;john p'Gallahaii: New 'Vork - December l?72 ;r.-. Volume XXXIV, No. 12 gEAPA«KBS*M)0 % '-tT: Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President Gal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DIGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Lindsey Williams, Vice-President Frank Drozak. Vice-President Paul Drozak, Vice-President (Season's Qreetings Page 10 Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washmgton, D.C. 20018 by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Seafarers Log i y.. r II |f| ji �N.Y. Building Tradesman Log Wins Awards Nixon Names Brennan New Labor Secretary r. Peter J. Brennan, 54, president of both the New York State and New York City Building and Construction Trades Councils, has been named the new Secretary of Labor. Brennan, if confirmed by the Sen­ ate, will succeed James D. Hodgson. Confirmation is expected without diffi­ culty. The New Yorker, a member of the Painters Union, backed President Nixon both in 1972 and in 1968. He also has been aligned with New York Republican Governor Nelson Rocke­ feller. He first came to the attention of Nixon in 1970 when he led a parade of 150,000 New York construction and maritime workers in support of the Administration's Vietnam policy. Later Brennan and other New York unionists who demonstrated were in­ vited to the White House. AFL-CIO President George Meany called the selection of Brennan "a fine choice." He will be the first trade unionist to hold a Cabinet post since the late Martin P. Durkin, president of the Plumbers and Pipefitters, during the first Eisenhower Administration. Dur-. kin resigned after nine months in a dispute over changes in the Taft-Hart­ ley Act. Brennan has silver-white hair, twin­ kling eyes, a ruddy face and a ready smile. Despite a good-natured attitude, he can be snappish when angered. He has a reputation for speaking out in blunt and often colorful language. One of seven children in an iron worker's family, Brennan took up the paintQT's trade while still a student at Textile High School in New York. He became involved in union activi­ ties later while attending classes at the College of the City of New York. Brennan achieved a journeyman's status before interrupting his career for service in the Naval Submarine Forces during World War II. After re­ turning to painting in 1947, he was elected business manager of Painters Local 1456. He was elected to head the building trades' councils in 1957. He also is a vice-president of the New York State AFL-CIO. The Seafarers Log and international, an SlUNA publication, won four major awards in the annual competition of the International Labor Press Association. Here, Richard J. Calistri, left, accepts one of the awards from Raymond W. Pasnick, ILPA president. Book Captures Many Sides of Meany By Hany Conn MEANY, The Unchallenged Strong Man oj American Labor, by Joseph C. Goulden. Alheneum Publishers, New York, N.Y. 504 pp. $12.95. "One of George Mcany's first memories was hearing the word 'organ-EYE-zation.' He didn't understand what it meant, but his father's visitors, sitting in the parlor eating sugar cake and drink­ ing tea and black coffee those long Sunday after­ noons, pronounced it in lilting Gaelic voices." It is fitting that the first biography ever written of the AFL-CIO president should underscore his inherited loyalty to the "organ-EYE-zation"—the union—since this is so illustrative of his devotion to the labor movement. Joseph C. Goulden's 504-pagc book is not an authorized biography but, as he writes, "it bene­ fitted from extraordinary cooperation by the sub­ ject." Initially, the author says, Meany's "disinterest in a biography was profound." Goulden engaged in three months of research, largely unproductive. Then he drew up a series of questions about ob­ scure points in Meany's life—such as the "hope­ lessly convoluted politics of the Plumbers Union" —and noted that only Meany could provide the answers. Meany's attitude changed within 24 hours. Becomes Receptive He opened up the AFL and AFL-CIO records to the author, including proceedings of the Execu­ tive Council, encouraged other union leaders to talk to Goulden and devoted many hours to private, transcribed interviews. The end product is thoroughly researched, in­ terlaced with choice Meany comments and ob­ servations plus quotes from many individuals whose lives have crossed Meany's during the course of the years. Goulden has been able to provide readers with a three, four or five dimensional recounting of great moments, an insight largely denied to other labor historians. All of this more than compensates for a number of unfortunate errors—such as making Jacob Potofsky president of the Hatters—and lim­ ited familiarity with labor. The author moves from Meany's family to his early life in the Bronx up through his one year in Morris High School. He quit and his first job was as a messenger for a Manhattan advertising agency. His love was baseball and he played semi-pro. However, batting against major leaguers con­ vinced him that he would never make the big time and that plumbing held a more promising future. He hung up his glove at 22. Although his father was president of Local 2, Meany became a plumber without his father know­ ing about it. When his father learned, he made his son go to night school three nights a week, saying, "As long as your going to work as a plumber, you might as well know something about it." No 'Silver Platter' After three years he took his first journeyman test and fiunkcd. He took his second test six months later and passed. In later years, fighting to maintain standards, Meany would point out that his passing was not presented on a silver platter. For the first few years Meany did not take any interest in the union but did attend weekly meet­ ings because "everyone did." He first ran for the local executive board in dis­ gust over the so-called Bridell scandals which were damaging the reputation of the Plumbers Union. Later he was elected business agent. A second hat Meany wore at the time was as secretary of the building trades council and his work, interestingly, prepared him for his later' fed­ eration leadership. His concern was fighting cor­ ruption and convincing the council affiliates to work in harmony. For six years Meany served as president of the New York Federation of Labor and one of his prime responsibilities was lobbying for labor or labor-interest legislation. He was on close terms with Governor Herbert Lehman and Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. His determined fight for prevailing wages had an impact on Washington. The author recounts some of the background maneuvering as the 1940 AFL convention elected Meany as secretary-treasurer to replace Frank Morrison, who was encouraged to retire. The personalities of Meany and AFL President William Green did not mesh smoothly and with the outbreak of World War II Meany was devoting most of his time to the War Labor Board. This put him on the national scene. Fights Communism Another area about which Green cared little was international affairs and Meany moved into this vacuum with determination during the war and in the post-war period, building a foundation for his strong anti-Communist philosophy. The author describes the fledgling anti-Communist efforts of Jay Lovestone and Irving Brown. Meany told Goulden: "It does gripe the hell out of me for people to say, 'Jay Lovestone runs labor foreign policy' and that 'Lovestone makes Meany antiCommunist.' Hell, I was fighting commies when Lovestone was running the Communist Party." The author details Meany's confrontations with John L. Lewis, Walter Reuther, Jimmy Hoffa and Dave Beck. Few have been so directly involved with Presidents from Roosevelt to Nixon. More than any other trade union leader, Meany was the architect of the merger of the AFL and the CIO. Goulden provides a fullsome account of the developments which led to the merger and the history of that merger since 1955. Unfortunately, the biography ends before Meany's latest battle—that of his neutrality stand in the 1972 Presidential elections—and what Meany obviously believes turned out to be one of his greatest victories—the defeat of Senator George McGovern and the election of a strongly Demo­ cratic Congress. The wealth of contemporary history—labor his­ tory—which the author provides in his book can­ not be overlooked by anyone seriously interested in the American labor movement and its relation­ ship to this nation. And for George Meany it finally gathers to­ gether the many-faceted story of the trade union leader of our time, a man who has made not "just labor history, but U.S. and world history. Page 11 �Review, of 1972 'Maritime Events Training Conference, the purpose of which is "to promote and develop training and apprenticeship programs in the industry, to develop and update up­ grading programs, and to serve as a forum where management and labor can freely exchange ideas on training and solutions to problems which will en­ courage the growth of the nation's transportation industry." . . . The SIU membership unanimously adopted the Union Tallying Committee's Report approving the election of officers and union officials. JANUARY SIU Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr died at age 51. Brother Ker also served as a trustee of all of the union's Health, Welfare and Vacation Plans from their inception. . . . Elements of organized labor, led by the SIU and in conjunction with various community groups, formed picket lines and testified at hearings to prevent the Department of Health, Education and Welfare from closing the USPHS hospitals in San Francisco and Boston. . . . Sea­ farers President Paul Hall received the Labor Human Rights Award of the Jewish Labor Com­ mittee in late December . . . Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, introduced a bill that would require that at least 50 percent of all oil imported to this country be transported on U.S.fiag vessels. . . . Vice Adm. Arthur R. Gralla (USN) retired as commander of the Military Sealift Command. Rear Adin. John D. Chase, former deputy commander of MSC, was chosen to succeed him. . . . Rear Adm. George Miller, special con­ sultant to the Department of Commerce, called for greater participation by the U.S. merchant marine in providing logistic support and combat augmen­ tation for the U.S. Navy. He made his remarks at a luncheon sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. . . . The January, 1972 Log featured a special section entitled "Progress in Edu­ cation," detailing the many programs offered vet­ eran SIU members and future Seafarers at the union's Harry Lundeberg in Piney Point, Md. . . . Bethlehem Steel announced specifications for the development of a standard design for construction of several new 265,000-deadweight ton tankers. FEBRUARY The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board, meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla., adopted resolutions supporting legislation which would reduce unemployment and promote jobs. The board also favored legislation that would require 50% of future oil imports be carried in U.S.-flag bottoms, and called upon the federal government to take steps that would help cure the ills besetting the country's merchant marine, especially in the area of generating government cargo for Americanflag ships. The Board also called for the preserva­ tion of the eight remaining USPHS hospitals. . . . And, at its mid-winter meeting the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council adopted resolutions similar in tone and content to those proposed by the MTD Execu­ tive Board. . . . Out-going Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans told a National Maritime Coimcil dinner in New York that the American merchant marine "can look forward to the best health it has had in years." . . . Rep. Edward A. Garmatz an­ nounced that he would not seek re-election because "health and personal reasons" demanded he retire after 25 years of service in the House. . . . The new head of the Military Sealift Command, Adm. John Chase, said the construction of new U.S.-flag merchant ships that can effectively compete for a larger share of world trade and the retraining of the Americal labor force to handle advanced maritime equipment and systems is necessary if the U.S. was to retain its dominant position on the seas. . . . One of the last bugeye vessels in existence, the Dorothy A. Parsons, was added to the Harry Lun­ deberg School's Martime Museum at Piney Point, Md. . . . The widely-read and popular National Geographic magazine in its February, 1972 issue ran a special article entitled "Maryland on the Half Shell" which gave particular attention to the Harry Lundeberg School and its facilities. . . . Seafarers R. Hale and Rudy Luzzi were responsible for the rescue of fellow &afarer Willard Tolbert after he fell from a dock into the icy waters in the Port of Duluth. . . . One of the few remaining female sailors in the union, Teresa Davis, retired after 20 years sailing on the Great Lakes.... APRIL Seafarer Jorge Salazar accepts the 10,000th sav­ ings bond awarded to members children. His daughter Isabel is held by her mother Zoraida as SIU representative John Dwyer presents the bond. Senate that would require at least 50 percent of the nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. . . . SIUNA Vice President Morris Weisberger was presented a certificate of appreciation for his service on the National Advisory Council on Health Professional Educational Assistance by- the director of the U.S. Public Health Service. . . . Various community groups and local officials united with the SIU and other maritime labor groups in urging the retention of Seattle's U.S. Public Health Service hospital when members of the House Sub­ committee on Public Health and Environment held open hearings in that city. ... In a speech to an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department luncheon in the nation's capital. Rep. Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.) said the solution to the dual problem of the coun­ try's energy shortage and control over the transport of imported energy resources lies in "strong bilateral or multilateral agreements with the nations whose ships visit our shores." . . . Maritime unity—coop­ eration of all maritime unions to promote and de­ velop a viable merchant marine for America—was the main theme at the annual Tulane University Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Opera­ tions, and a maritime unity dinner jointly sponsored by the Propeller Club of New Orleans and the Cen­ tral Region Action Group of the National Maritime Council. . . . The AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers resigned from the Administration's Phase II Pay Board. . . . Hazel Brown, director of educa­ tion at the Harry Lundeberg School, was named to the National Transportation Apprenticeship and ... . , . ...ft.., , For the tenth consecutive year, SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. was awarded the U.S. Pub­ lic Health Service Special Citation for the excep­ tional "ship-shape" condition of its vessels. ... By a vote of 364 to 13 the House of Representatives passed and sent to the Senate a bill to authorize $559.5 million in maritime subsidies for the upcom­ ing fiscal year. . . . Carl E. McDowell, executive vice president of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, charged that the U.S. State Depart­ ment is deliberately fostering policies that are detri­ mental to the U.S. maritime industry. . . . The mem­ bership concurred and accepted a resolution for merger of the SIUNA Great Lakes District and the SIUNA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. . . . For the second consecutive year, the crew of the SlU-controlled Delta Brazil earned the Delta Lines Fleet Safety Award for their excep­ tional safety record at sea. MAY President Nixon officially designated May 22 as National Maritime Day to honor the country's mer­ chant marine and the men and women who serve in it. . . . SlU-contracted Delta Lines completed development contracts for barge-carrying ocean vessels and for 100 barges to be carried in the mother ships. . . . Delegates to an unprecedented Domestic Shipping Conference in St. Louis asked the sponsor of the conference—the Marilinie Ad­ ministration—to implement a number of important studies in key problem areas. Among areas specified were shipbuilding subsidies, insurance coverage, streamlining overlapping regulations and port and harbor facilities. . . . The AFL-CIO Executive Council announced formation of the Task Force for Burke-Hartke, the familiar name for the Foreign Trade and Investment Act of 1972. SIU President Paul Hall was named one of the 12 AFL-CIO vice presidents who will serve as special advisors to the Task Force. . . . Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill (DMass.) called for an immediate remedy to reverse the unfortunate conditions under which the New England fishing fleets are suffering. . . . SIU member Bosun Raymond Ferreira saved the life of fellow crewmember Morris Montecino when Montecino became entangled in a mooring line and was being slowly dragged to a painful death as the line pulled him toward the bow chock. Only Ferreira's heroic strength managed to save his fellow Sea­ farer. . . . The SlU-contracted Erna Elizabeth suc­ cessfully completed the initial phase of a first-ever .X... .' MARCH Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson announced the establish-, ment of a National Maritime Research Center at Todd Shipyards Corporation's Galveston, Tex. division. . . . Sens. William Spong (D-Va.) and J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) introduced legislation in the Page 12 The Erna Elizabeth, an SlU-contracted ship con­ nects lines to the Navy carrier Franklin D. Roose­ ^ .1 velt in an exercise that proved the merchant ma­ rine's ability to aid in Naval operations. ^'1 iI I H > .1 S'" ; /irl i i[ • 'Ul 1: h / •^ i '' A �.. ... Of Importance to SlU Members experiment designed to evaluate the U.S. merchant fleet's capability to provide underway replenishment for U.S. Navy ships in operational conditions. The Erna Elizabeth tests involved an evaluation of rig­ ging procedures, fuel oil transfer rates, intership communications, speed and course stability and safety measures. Praise for the "professional sea­ manship" exhibited by the crew came from Mari­ time Administrator Andrew Gibson as well as from the U;S. Navy and Allied ship commanders who worked with the Erna Elizabeth during the exer­ cise. . . . The educational programs of the Harry Lundeberg School won the praise of a top official of the Maryland State Department of Education. Warren Smeltzer, assistant director of Vocational and Technical Education for the State Department of Education, said he was particularly impressed with the practical aspects of the Lundeberg school's vocational programs and with the competence of the SIU instructors. JUNE Seafarers at all SIU-AGLIW port membership meetings voted on a new, three-year Tanker and Freightship agreement negotiated between the union and its contracted companies. . . . The House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee passed by a vote of 26-4 a bill which would require that at least half of the nation's crude oil imports be carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels. . . . The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. signed a three-year op­ erating differential subsidy contract with the Mari­ time Administration for eight break bulk vessels operating on the Gulf to Far East trade route. . . . The U.S. Secretary of Labor advised that the Labor Department is dismissing attempts to set aside the 1971 election of SIU officers. . . . The National Labor Relations Board, in an action supported by the SIU, handed down a decision that unions can­ not use the collective bargaining process to stop the sale of ships. . . . Secretary of the Interior Rogers Morton announced he intended to issue permits for the construction of the long-delayed Trans-Alaska pipeline to pump oil from the North Slope to the port of Valdez for transport to a refinery in Seattle. ... An examiner of the Federal Power Commis­ sion approved a $1.33 billion program to import liquid natural gas (LNG) from Algeria and the construction of facilities and cryogenic tankers. . . . SIU Vice President Earl Shepard participated in meetings of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) held last month in London, England. . . . Five SIU Scholarships valued at $10,000 each were presented to the children of Seafarers in the union's 19th Annual Scholarship Award program. ... A U.S. District Court judge dismissed charges of mak­ ing illegal campaign contributions against the Sea­ farers and seven of its top officials. JULY Andrew E. Gibson, the man credited with pull­ ing the American merchant marine out of its de­ structive slide and placing it on a path of progress, was appointed Assistant Secretary of Commerce for overwhelmingly approved a referendum last month increasing their quarterly dues to $43 and establish­ ing a union initiation fee of $500. ... A glass en­ cased five-foot long scale model of the Del Norte, a retired combination cargo-pasenger vessel con­ tinuously manned by Seafarers since she was launched in 1946, was donated by Delta Lines to the SIU Harry Lundeberg School's Maritime Mu­ seum at Piney Point, Md. SEPTEMBER The Sea-Land Galloway sails under New York's Verranzano Narrows Bridge to inaugurate the SlUcontracted company's unique SL-7 service. Domestic and International Business. His former deputy, Robert J. Blackwell, was promoted to Gib­ son's former post as Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs. ... President Richard Nixon announced the awards of $660 million in contracts for the construction of 16 advanced-design U.S.-flag merchant ships in five American ship­ yards. . . . As a service to Seafarers, a newlycreated Seafarers Welfare, Social and Legal Aid Department designed to provide SIU members with aid and assistance in areas affecting them and their families, relating to welfare, social and legal prob­ lems, began operation. ... Two courageous SIU members aboard the Transcolumbia risked drown­ ing in a flood tide at Vung Tau, Vietnam to save the life of a shipmate who accidentally fell from the gangway in the darkness. Able Seaman Howard Levine and First Asst. Engineer Alan Abrams dove into the swirling waters and together dragged Sea­ farer Danny Parco to safety. . . . Organized labor won a major election year victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unions legally may make political contributions if the money comes in volun­ tary donations from individuals who understand the purpose of their contribution. . . . SIU Vice Presi­ dent Lindsey Williams was appointed by Louisiana Governor-elect Edwin Edwards to the Task Force for a Superport for Louisiana. AUGUST The Senate narrowly defeated by a vote of 41-33 a bill which would have required that at least 50 percent of future oil imports be carried aboard U.S.flag ships. The SIU announced that it was buoyed by the closeness of the vote and would begin pre­ paring support for the adoption of the legislation in the next session of Congress. . . . The SlU-manned Pennmar received the Best Ship Safety Award for logging the finest safety record for the year 1971 in the Calmar fleet. . . . The ten thousandth $25 U.S. savings bond was awarded by the SIU to the newlyborn daughter of Seafarer Jorge Salazar. . . . Mem­ bers of the SIUNA-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union tug and towboatmen who operate vessels on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and on the rivers- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. called upon the Secretary of Defense to help restore the U-S.-flag merchant marine to its former position as "a strong, viable" maritime power. . . . Lindsey Williams, SIU vice president, was elected president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, succeeding the retiring A. P. "Pat" Stoddard. ... In an address to an AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department luncheon Rep. Glenn M. Anderson (D-Calif.) called on Congress to close existing loopholes in the Jones Act to prevent an undermining of the American merchant marine and to prohibit the exportation of needed oil resources in light of the impending energy crisis facing the nation. . . . Rep. Robert N. Giaimo (D-Conn.) said that unless Congress eventually enacts a law requir­ ing at least 50 percent of future American petrol­ eum imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, this country "will be in .double jeopardy—confronted with an energy crisis as well as the possibility of a national security emergency." OCTOBER Applications were being accepted for participation in the SIU's Bosun Recertification Training Pro­ gram, along with nominations of bosuns to serve on a seven-man rank-and-file committee to pass on the rules for this new program. ... A precedentsetting bilateral trade agreement was reached be­ tween the U.S. and the Soviet Union, an agreement that guaranteed at least one-third of all the cargoes between the two countries will be reserved for American-flag ships. . . . Two contracts—totalling $566.4 million—for LNG ships to be built in U.S. shipyards were awarded late last month. . . . The Military Sealift Command's selection of Hudson Waterways Corp., an SlU-contracted company, to operate a fleet of 13 government-owned tankers for the next five years figures to result in 500 new job opportunities for Seafarers. . . . Congress passed a supplemental appropriation of $175 million for the maritime industry to be used as construction sub­ sidies for new vessels. . . . One hundred and four passengers and crewmembers, forced to hurriedly abandon the fire-ravaged Liberian freighter Oriental Warrior in the South Adantic were rescued by the SlU-manned Warrior. . . . Over 1,600 persons at­ tended an LNG Conference held in Washington, D.C. to discuss the technology and growth of LNG operations. . . . The first SL-7—the world's largest and fastest container ship—was delivered to SeaLand Service, Inc. The Sea-Land Galloway made her first voyage from Europe to Port Elizabeth, N.J. with her all-SIU imlicensed crew. NOVEMBER - * PAUL,R0GE(?S • SffOCK ADA?i4S »JOHN SCHMITZ ''WILLIAM ROY v~ «0SPJTAL I •BROCK" - 'OHM Seafarers and members of other maritime unions demonstrate in support of preservation of the United States Public Health Service Hospitals dur­ ing Congressional hearings. Two SlU-contracted vessels—the National De­ fender and the Western Hunter—were the first to be awarded subsidy contracts for participation in the carriage of American grain to the Soviet Union. . . . The SIU, in cooperation with other maritime unions and various civic groups, successfully de­ feated a proposal that would have allowed the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York to ac­ quire and operate the U.S. Public Health Service hospital on Staten Island, N.Y. . . . The heroism of Seafarer James Oliver aboard the Steel Designer helped save his ship from the disaster of a potendally explosive fire at sea. Oliver volunteered to climb aloft against heavy smoke and acid fumes to close the ship's vents and smother the blaze. . . . Sea-Land Services, Inc. second SL-7—the Sea-Land McLean—was placed in operation. Like her sister ship, the Galloway, she is manned by SIU members. DECEMBER Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Page 13 �Ships Meetings Digest of X MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers). Aug. 13—Chairman Vincent Grinia; Secretary Alefflander Brodie. No beefs were reported. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. New mattresses were ordered for the next voyage. All mem­ bers voted in favor of the new contract and thank the negotiating committee. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. -. FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon) Aug. 27—Chairman E. Morris, Jr.; Secretary J. Carter, Jr.; Deck Delegate, J. Olsen; Engine Delegate Arthor G. Milne, Stew­ ard Delegate James Morgan. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks was ex­ tend to the steward J. Carter and the baker J. Morgan for a job well done. DE SOTO (Waterman), Oct.—Chair­ man Roman Ferria; Secretary W. Braggs. Few hours disputed OT in each depart­ ment, otherwise everything is running smoothly. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Maritime Overseas), Sept. 18—Chairman Chuck Hill; Secretary Thomas O. Rainey. Dis­ puted OT in each department. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land) Nov. 1 —Chairman L. Rodrigues; Secretary S. Brown. $7.07 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly except for some dis­ puted OT in deck department. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Oct. 2— Chairman R. J. Barton; Secretary Ken Hayes. Some repairs have been com­ / pleted. Gift was presented to Captain Platon who will be leaving ship. Had a very pleasant three and a half months and best wishes extended to the Captain. $12 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. OGDEN WILLIAMETTE (Ogden Marine), Sept. 24—Chairman G. P. Hamilton; Secretary F. S. Paylor, Jr. Everything is running smoothly except for some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Oct. 2 —Chairman M. Landron; Secretary D. Sacher; Deck Delegate B. Saberon; Engine Delegate P. McAneney; Steward Delegate A. Romero. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks of the stew­ ard department. HOOD (Verity Marine), Aug. 26— Chairman G. H. Atcherson; Secretary E. Bradley; Deck Delegate Donald D. Fleming; Engine Delegate Francis F. Gomez; Steward Delegate Walter Brown. $2 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Aug. 20—Chairman James Biehl; Secre­ tary Michael Toth; Deck Delegate Ed­ mund K. DeMoss; Engine Delegate Nathan Goldfinger; Steward Delegate John T. Kelly, Jr. Discussion held re­ gard the working rules in the steward department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for their services, and a special vote of thanks to the chief stew­ ard for supplying fresh fruits, vegetables and fish for the crew which he purchased in DaNang. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Sept. 3—Chair­ man ,C. James; Secretary J. R. Delise. Some disputed OT in each department, otherwise no *beefs. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime TAMPA (Sea-Land), July 23—Chair­ man C. James; Secretary J. Delise. $3 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in each department. OVERSEAS, TRAVELER (Maritime), July 30—^Chairman W. Cra>Word Sec­ retary J. Davis. $109 in^ship's fund. No befs and no disputed OT. Steward ex­ tended a vote of thanks to the deck and engine department for helping to keep pantry and messroom clean at night. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), July 30—Chairman Melvin Keefer; Secretary J. W. Saunders. $32 in ship's fund. Everything is in good shape except for some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard departm.ent for a job well done. AMERICAN RICE (American Rjpe S.S. Co.), July 16—Chairman C. J. Murray; Secretary C. M. Modellas., Some disputed OT in each department to be taken up with patrolman. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 5—Chairman W. Craw­ ford; Secretary J. Davis. $109 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment to be taken up with patrolman. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), July 23—Chairman Arne Harsch; Sec­ retary James Winters. No beefs were re­ ported. Discussion on repairs. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ ways), July 24—Chairman Herbert Leake; Secretary J. B. Barris; Deck Delegate George Schmidt; Engine Dele­ gate F. R. Clarke; Steward Delegate A. J. Serise. Disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), July lbChairman D. Butts; Secretary A. Arel­ lano. $15 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Overseas), Aug. 23—Chairman H. B. Butts; Secretary D. G. Chafin. $12 in ships' fund. Donation of $10 was given to the American Merchant Marine Li­ brary in Bayway, N.J. Few hours dis­ puted OT in each department. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), Aug. 9—Chairman M. Casaneuva; Secretary W. E. Oliver. $15 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. EIWA ELIZABETH (Hudson Water­ ways), Aug. 13—Chairman W. N. Gregory; Secretary S. J. Davis. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments, otherwise every­ thing is running smoothly. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Aug. 19—Chairman J. Wolanski; Secretary S. Garner; Deck Delegate William Kratsas; Engine Delegate J. R. Messec; Steward Delegate John Dietsch. Everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta), Aug. 13—Chairman Peter D. Sheldrake; Sec­ retary Charles J.. Mitchell; Deck Dele­ gate William T. Roche; Engine Delegate Elvert Welch; Steward Delegate William Meehan. $14 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly so far. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good food and service. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways), July 30—Chairman A. Vilanova; Secretary G. M. Wright; Deck Delegate Walter Stewart; Steward Dele­ gate Gregory A. Smith. $29 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. AMERICAN RICE (American Rice S.S.), May 21—Chiarman C. J. Murray; Secretary C. M. Modellas. Some disputed OT in each department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death .. Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ..... Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS& DEPENDENTS Death Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .. Special Equipment .... Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicai Scholarship Program Page 14 Amount Number November 29, 1972 MONTH 15 380 486 12 8 7,416 ... 229 24 266 7,364 3,597 191 62 88,591 22 3,038 1,430 559 80 146 17 4 191 4,352 7,443 1,508 274 49 2,328 1 9 130 130 19 76 1 7 943 3 1,390 13 12,288 2,003 1,276 15,567 128 1,406 8,802 169 771 17 69 12,336 15 17,275 88 161,592 23,146 13,962 198,700 ' MONTH YEAR TO DATE ^4 •f I YEAR TO DATE 41,413.90 380.00 1,458.00 945.05 924.50 59,328.00 — 4,567.05 387.40 $ 524,715.90 7,364.00 10,791.00 32,075.85 5,126.00 708,728.00 4,392.43 58,706.21 10,525.10 108,604.28 1,988.30 15,978.96 5,100.00 195.00 3,722.87 947.595.51 37,672.61 176.517.46 75,491.80 2,587.20 44,267.84 28.50 27,000.00 24,160.96 4,516.89 3,180.00 1,326.39 30.00 1,182.60 9,430.00 512.00 8,978.90 5,064.49 330,375,54 476,462.40 565,394.21 ' 1,372,232.15 309,000.00 235,356.22 49,728.01 23,116.00 14,562.89 625.00 8,986.94 123,360.00 . 3,138.00 100,317.80 34,447.16 3,549,223.43 5,572,496.86 6,830,857.51 15,952,577.80 $ •(,^1 • (i I: �SEAFAItElt»*LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Changes in SlU Shipping The SIU's Shipping Rules, formulated for Sea* farers by Seafarers through the democratic union process, have down throu^ the years been both a strong, yet flexible document. Strong, in that they have always clearly estab. lished the basic rights and obligations of Seafarers; in that they have also responded in the appropriate ' manner not only to the changes in our industry ^ wrought by time, but to the changes desired by a majority of the SIU's membership. It is this combined ability to respond to change, , while at the same time continuing to protect the Seafarer's basic welfare, that has given our Shipping . Rules their, unique meaning in the functions of our - Union. The SIU's Shipping Rules are really a mirror im­ age of the Seafarer's job security and today that job security grows increasingly better. The combined impact of these new job calls is felt today in all departments and all ratings—but especially the SIU's entry ratings. It is the entry ratings that are- experiencing the greatest increasing demand for men—a demand for qualified men with basic skills that must be filled with greater numbers if the SIU is to continue to man the ships it has under contract—an obligation your union has always met. The Seafarers Appeals Board, charged with the task of addressing its efforts to the many specifi and day-by-day problems of the Seafarer, while at the same time keeping its finger on the pulse of the maritime industry, met earlier this month to take specific action in the area of entry ratings. Acting under the collective bargaining agreements established between the SIU and the various em­ ployers, the SAB has amended the SIU's Shipping Rules to specifically meet these increasing entry rating needs. Realizing that at one time or another most Sea­ farers have sailed in more than one department dur­ ing their sailing careers, the SAB has amended the Shipping Rules as follows: Effective December 5th, 1972, SIU members with U.S. Coast Guard endorsements in certified deck or engine ratings hall be registered in Group I or II of their respective departments. Steward department Seafarers shall be registered in Group I-S, I, or II upon the basis of seniority and proof of qualification for such registration. All other Seafarers, not covered by these specific groups, will be registered as "Entry Ratings" and may thus bid for any entry rating job in a newly created "Entry Ratings Department" which will have jobs from all three shipboard departments listed within it. Thus, Seafarers without Coast Guard certified ratings, not registered in Group I-S, I, or II, are free to throw in their cards for any entry rating job in any department. This will greatly enhance job opportunities while at the same time allowing the Seafarer, if he wishes to, to experience what each shipboard department specific duties are before being permanently at­ tached to any particular department. The Seafarer benefits in two ways—through in­ creased job availability and through a chance to seek out that department in which he may best utilize his basic skills and interests. Both the "first tripper" and the Seafarer with greater seatime will experience these benefits. Following this opportunity to sail in each depart­ ment, at the point when a Seafarer attains a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement in Group I or II in the deck or engine departments, or has sailed in the steward department for a minimum of six months, he can then make application to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board for permanent registration in the de­ partment of his choice. The full text of these changes are being reprinted on these pages so that Seafarers may have a better understanding of how job selection will be increased while at the same time assisting the SIU in manning its contracted ships. The old language of the SIU Shipping Rules, which is replaced by these changes, appears in the shaded portions. New, and correct, language follows. .VN NAME ' 'w '^1-' SENIORITY • ^ •; " i- -* V - / ;> • - -''"r :„ - dry. ~ f �SHIPPING RULES-DEC. 5, 1972 '••'K Preamble Every seaman seeking employment through the hiring hails of the Seafarers international Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules. Nothing con­ tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create any indemnity obligation ori the part of either the Union or the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Seniority A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on empibyment con­ tained in agreements between the Union and contracted Employers and to the Rules ,set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs referred through the Union's hiring hails according to their class of seniority rating. B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ men have maintained their Class "B" seniority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen regularly ship; and (c) all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. 2. Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram and have been issued a ship assignment card in accord with these Rules. 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. 0. A seaman shall be deemed to have shipped regularly within the meaning of these Rules if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the owner or operator of such vessels. D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office or job In, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment described in the preceding paragraph: and seniority credit under these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, office or job is retained. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered employment, without regard to whether such employment was served in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ man during any year to constitute shipping regularly within the meaning of these Rules shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of time spent by such seaman during that year as a bonafide in- or out-patient in the continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' in­ patient time during a given calendar year reduces the ninety (90) day employment requirement for that year by one-third to sixty (60) days.) G. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ iority rating fails to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules during a particular year, he shall lose all accumulated em­ ployment credit for that and all preceding years in his then cur­ rent seniority rating. H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been Inter­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting in his fail­ ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected sea­ man, grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time iost as the Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue hardship. 1. In the event a seaman's covered employment is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting in his failure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. 2. Shipping Procedure A. Subject to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: I. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through which they desire to ship. No seaman shail be registered at more than one port at the same time, nor if they are employed aboard any vessel. i-; I I >-<' • ~:.OId, Languag«p "- ^ |^2i Seamen shall be registered only in the Department in which ey regularly ship and in only one Group, as provided in Rule S I '> ^• I V- - IK 2. All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements, verifying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group I or Group II of their respective departments. In the Steward Department, seamen shall be registered in Group l-S, I or II upon presentation of their seniority identification card and providing proof of qualification for such registration. All other seamen shall be registered as "Entry Ratings," as de­ fined In Rule 3, Departments and Groups and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" Department. Upon attaining en­ dorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard of certified ratings, in the Gorup I or il category, in either the deck or engine de­ partment as defined in Rule 3, Departments and Groups, or having saijed in the Steward Department for a minimum of 6 months, application may be made to the Seafarers Appeals Board for consideration for permanent registration in the deck, engine or steward departments. 3. Shipping registration cards shall be non-transferable and shall be Issued at Union hiring halls only upon application In person by seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be time- and date-stamped when issued and shall show the regis­ trant's class of seniority rating. Department and Group. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issubd during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring halls. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by the United States Coast Guard_and by applicable law for employ­ ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At the time of registration each seaman is responsible for producing sufficient evidence to establish his class of seniority rating. For this purpose .A--, an appropriate seniority identification card Issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also be submitted. 5. In ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, no seaman shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped once each month In the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each port, and each registrant shall be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A seaman who fails to have his shipping registration card so stamped during any month shall forfeit the same and shall be re­ quired to re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his con­ trol prevent a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, the Port Agent may stamp such card as If the sea­ man had been present on the required time and date, upon sub­ mission by the seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances preventing his personal appearance. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, shipping registration cards shall be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. If the ninetieth (90th) day falis on a Sunday, a national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring hall in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the said hiring hall is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of validity shall also be extended by the number of days during which shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or by other sim­ ilar circumstances. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ men through Union hiring halls: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which he is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these Rules. 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be'announced and offered to registered seamen at the times and according to the procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the hiring hall dispatcher. The job so offered shali be awarded to the seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the highest, priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher seniority rating shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, priority shall be given to the seamen registered for the Group in which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal priority under this paragraph bid for the same job, the job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing the earliest dated shipping registration card. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no job shall be awarded to a seaman who is under the influence of alco­ hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shall any seaman be awarded any job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ tablishing such qualifications. 5. The seaman awarded a job under Rule 2 C (2) hereof shall immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shall re­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman shall present one job assignment card to the head of his Depart­ ment and the other to the Union department delegate. D. A seaman who quits or Is fired from a job during the same day on which he reports for such job shall retain his original ship­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired after the day he reports for a job shall secure a new shipping reg­ istration card. E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Rule 2 C (5) hereof and subsequently rejects or quits the same on two oc­ casions within the period of his shipping registration card's valid­ ity shall forfeit his shipping registration card and shall secure a new shipping registration card. F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to register for employment under these Rules for a period of twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Rules the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. Q. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the job, such seaman shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. H. Seamen with Class B seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or one hundred eigthy (180) days, whichever is longer. At the com­ pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the one hundred eightieth (180th) day on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. I. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not apply if they would cause a vessel to sail short-handed. For the purposes of those sections the phrase, "round-trip," shall have its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundtrip" be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, if a vessel is scheduled to return to the area of original engage­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than in the area of engagement, and if such vessel Is scheduled to depart from said port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until it ar­ rives in the area of original engagement. J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring tidll* Old' |3. De^rtments and Groups i , A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these ^according to the following schedule-^ Departments and Groups: I f'- • DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP I —DAY WORKERS Bosun Deck Maintenance ^ Bosun's Mate Watchman-Day VI(olrii Carpenter Storekeeper ' GROUP II—.RATED WATCH STANDERS '/.I Quartermaster ; X Car Deckman ^fe#t''AI>leV Seamab'SS^ r , ^ ':u 'K li^dlnK Watches I, aRoup ill O.S. Deck Malntenan&r^i OrdlnarMi oh Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper : Evap. Maintenance Man : Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Ship's Welder/Maintenance QMED , Chief Electrician 1st. 2nd, 3rd Ref. Ehg'r. 2nd Electrician Unllc. Jr. Eng-r.-Day Work Untie. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Plumber-Machinist Electrlclan/Ref, Malnt. Oane MT/Electrician Deck Engineer Engind Utility Oilar-Dlesel Oiler-Steam GROUP II Watertender ^ FIreman-Watertender ' Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility GROUP III Wiper STEWARD DEPARTMENT %^. GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef ^ Owk and Baker IChief Cook QRPUP l-RATEO MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher . GROUP II' 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook, and Assistant Cook lity Messmen 'alters GROUP III ^ Messmen General Steward's Utility - i B. A seaman may not change the Department In which he ships without loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission ^rom the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the >le judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the %hange. 3. Departments and Groups A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these rules are classified according to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP I —DAY WORKERS Bosun Deck Maintenance Bosun's Mate Watchman-Day Work Carpenter Storekeeper GROUP II — RATING WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Quartermaster Watchman-Standing Watches Able Seaman ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Maintenance Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Crane M/T Electrician Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam GROUP II Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP I —RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III O.S. Deck Maintenance Ordinaries on Watch Messmen Wiper General Steward's Utility Utility Messmen Waiters B. After having attained permanent registration in accord­ ance with the procedure set forth in Rule 2, B-2, a seaman may not change the Department in which he ships without the loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring halls shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other holidays as are determined by the Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shall be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the holiday. B. All jobs referred to Union hiring halls shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as may be practicable during business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shall-be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or in the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it Is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of dally job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shall be In writing and posted on the hiring hall bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class C seniority rating shall not bid for a job offered pursuant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job calls without being taken. If the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply If it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, If the first call of a vacant job does not produce a qualified '.y\ •i 'I �seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shall be re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shaii then be offered at the said major port at the next four (4) job cails. During such caiis oniy quaiified seamen possessing Ciass A seniority rating may bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shaii be referred back to the original port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Class A or Class B seniority ratings, otherwise entitled to the job under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply If It would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. Application of this Rule 4 D shall not require any employer to pay transporta­ tion expenses by reason of the job's transfer. The provisions of Rule 4 C shall be subordinate to this Rule 4 D. The following ports shaii be considered "major" ports for the purposes of these Rules; New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Fran­ cisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule 4, if the first call of a vacant Group Ml or 3rd cook job does not produce a quaiified seaman possessing Class A or B seniority, the job shaii be referred to the hiring hail at Piney Point, Maryland, where the job shall then be offered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shaii be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case may be, in accordance with Paragraph D above." 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Rules, the following preferences shaii apply: 1. Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, seamen over fifty (50) years of age shall have priority over sea­ men less than fifty (50) years old in obtaining fire watchman jobs. .2. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Rules whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his original employment date shaii receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. 3. If a laid-up ship requires a crew to report for duty aboard the vessel within seven (7) days following lay-up, the crew members at the time of lay-up shaii have priority for all such jobs provided that they are registered at the Union hiring hall to which such job cails are referred. The period of such priority shall be extended by the number of days of lay-up resulting from strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or other similar circumstances. 4. Seamen possessing Ciass 0 seniority rating and a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shaii have priority for jobs over other Ciass C personnel. 5. Within each ciass of seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of bosun shaii be given to those seamen pos­ sessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered. In the event there are no such recertified bosuns available, priority shaii be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at' least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, or actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in ail cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 6. Within each ciass of seniority rating in the Engine Department priority for the job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime aboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine Department including at least twelve (12) months as second electrician. 7. Within each ciass of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their rating from the Steward Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered. If there are no such re­ certified stewards avaiiabie, priority for jobs of steward shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the Steward Department in a rating above that of third cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as steward, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 8. Within each ciass of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 9. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is employed in any unlicensed job aboard a vessel covered by these Rules at the tim/e he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shaii have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 10. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within two (2) business days following his discharge as an in­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces official written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs ri'i' A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shaii be determined according to the provisions of Rule 2 C (3), except that a seaman who has had any standby or relief jobs during the period of his shipping registration card's validity shaii not have priority for such jobs over seamen of the same ciass of seniority rating who have had a lesser number of standby or relief jobs during the period of their shipping registration cards' validity. B. After the termination of standby or relief employment, the seaman involved shall receive back his original shipping registra­ tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. C. A seaman on a standby or relief job pursuant to these Rules shaii not take a regular job aboard any vessel until his standby or relief job terminates, he returns to the hiring hall, and he secures such regular Job pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2 C hereof. D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules on a regular job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shaii notify the nearest Union hiring hall, and a relief man shall be dis­ patched. No relief man shall be furnished for less than four (4) hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shaii pay his relief man for the number of hours worked at the overtime rate applicable to the job Monday through Friday. On Saturday, I Sunday and Holidays, he shall pay the premium rate. Relief men I shall be requested oniy when required by the head of the Depart­ ment involved a.' ard the subject vessel. E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man. for the duration of such program. In. the event such seaman is not re­ placed by a relief man but terminates his job instead, the pro­ visions of Rule 5 A (9) shall apply. p. 7. Seafarers Appeals Board A.'The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the application thereof. 8. The Seafarers Appeals Board shaii have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. C. The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shaii be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is unable to agree on such an im­ partial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. D.' Any person or party subject to or a^rieved by the applica­ tion of these Rules shall have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shall be in writing, shaii set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shaii be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location off such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. E. AM applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shaii be ruled on initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, howeve^ the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shall meet no less than quarterly and shall estab­ lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may be either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shaii be signed by all members of the Board. 8. Discipline A. Although under no indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union will not be required to ship persons who, by their behavior in the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during prograrhs of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring hails subject to these Shipping Rules, demonstrate that their presence aboard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or harm to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be shipped shaii include without limitation those guilty of any of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Drunkenness or alchoiism. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. Physical assault. Malicious destruction of property. Gross misconduct. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring subject to these Rules. 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent loss of shipping rights under Rule 8 A hereof, except pursuant to the fol­ lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shaii initiate a proceeding under this Rule 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers Appeals Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, one representing the Union and one representing management, to hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shall prepare a written specification of charges and notice of hearing, which shall be sent to the sub­ ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his iast^ known resi­ dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the seaman to prepare his defense and shaii give the seaman up to one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or location of such hearing. The hearing committee shaii initiaiiy lo­ cate the hearing at the Union hiring hall closest to the subject seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman may register and ship in accord with these Rules and his current seniority status. 3. The hearing shaii proceed as scheduled, whether or not the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shall give the charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their evidence, either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence shaii apply, but the committee shaii accept ail relevant evidence and give the same such weight as the committee atone may deem appropriate. 4. The hearing committee shaii render and announce its deci­ sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ tion thereof. A decision upholding the complaint shall be unani­ mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing, sign the same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to the complaining party, and to the accused seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. 5. The seaman may appeal ail or any aspect of the hearing committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis for the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shaii send his ap­ peal by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear ail appeals arising under this Rule 8 at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, provided the appeal has been received in sufficient time for the Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be considered. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall be in writing, and copies shaii be sent to the complaining party and the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ ing committee shall be in full force and effect. 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the Involved seaman from decision of the Board to the Impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) day^ following receipt of the Sea­ farers Appeal Board's decision. The Board shall forward ail such appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shaii set the time and place of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal and shall notify ail parties in writ­ ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit provided in this paragraph upon good cause shown. The impartial Umpire shaii render his decision in writing and shall cause copies to be mailed to all parties by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shaii be final and binding and may be reduced to judgment by any party. C. The impartial Umpire provided for in the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appointed by and to serve at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the Board is unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals Board shaii request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining lists of impartial arbitra­ tors to designate an arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the preceding. 9. Amendments A. The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend these Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. 'did"Langua^" 10. Special or Emergency Provisions A. During the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, unj licensed seamen possessing Class B or C seniority who are in ^ Group III of the Deck or Engine Departments and who have ade(quate seatime to make application for endorsemerrt in Group II I rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Department shall not be I registered for shipping unless they make application for and exIpeditiousiy comply with the requisite rules to secure such Group hi endorsement or endorsements. AM such unlicensed seamen In I lieu of such registration shall have noted the time and date of ap­ pearances for registration and provided they comply with the fore­ going shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then ] registered as of the date of their appearance in the group in which |they thereafter have been found qualified. Ail such unlicensed Ipersonnel presently registered shall also be subject to the foreigoing rule, with their date of registration as presently in effect, in [the group in which they thereafter have been found qualified. I Any such unlicensed seaman may apply in writing to the SeaIfareis Appeal Board in connection with any dispute as to his Iperiod of seatime for exemption from this rule set forth above, on |the ground of hardship or physical disability and may If he tegqubsts in writing appear before the Seafarers Appeal Board.„The ^decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be in writing and [sent to the person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency or when this amendment is no longer necessary. In either event, upon such determination^ the Seafarers . Appeals Board shall then take appropriate action in writing to [ terminate and remove the amendment. B. Rule 2 J hereof is hereby suspended with respect to entry [ ratings only for the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, or until the suspension of that Rule is no longer necessary, as de.^ -termined by the Board. " • 10. Special or Emergency Provisions A. During any period of emergency, uniicensed seamen pos­ sessing Ciass B or C Seniority who are in the Entry Rating Department and who have adequate seatime to make appiication for endorsement in Group il rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Department shaii not be registered for shipping un­ less they make application for and expeditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure such group li endorsement or en­ dorsements. AM such unlicensed seamen in lieu of such regis­ tration and provided they comply with the foregoing shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then registered as of the date of their appearance in the group in which they thereafter have been found quaiified. AM such uniicensed per­ sonnel presently registered shaii also be subject to the fore­ going rule, with their date of registration as presently in effect, in the group in which they thereafter have been found quaiified. Any such uniicensed seamen may apply in writing to the Seafarers Appeals Board in connection with any dispute as to his period of seatime from exemption from this rule set forth above, on the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he requests in writing appear before the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. The decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be in writing and sent to the person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of any emergency or when this amendment is no longer neces­ sary. In either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board shaii then take appropriate action in writing. B. During any period of emergency as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board in accordance with Rule lOA, Rule 2 J may be suspended with respect to entry ratings oniy for the period of such emergency or until the suspension of the Rule is no longer necessary as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, in its discretion, and in accord with its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements between the parties and in accord with the several factors set forth below, upgrade to Ciass A seniority rating such unlicensed personnel possessing Class B seniority rating whom the Board deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized in determining whether an applicant shall be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine. (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram. (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. (d) Employment record. (e) A minimum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements. (f) Satisfactory completion of the course of training offered by the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association and/or others in connection therewith. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board in those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall upgrade applicants pursu­ ant to this Rule 10 C for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shaii publicize such termination in the Union's hiring haMs and in such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals Board may reinstitute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shaii publicize the termination of same as required by the collective bargaining agreement. �•-• '• - • •- '•. f-T. *'' '• • • '•- •.,i,-^^!' 7:'^ .T-j' .'ii;..>-;'"?j- (r » "^ fife'' i;ssassss«a-" " iy A" A • •' .'Av.vr;:. Hr ' • fional Defender J,, j. Peace and Seafarers R^ seaman, and J- * ft^tioWender go to Russia. a'^o an as the maKes ready to �Wandering the seas Seafarers are men of great appreciation of the arts. The Seafarers Log, to further their .efforts in the poetry field, regularly makes space available for members* poems. To contribute to the Log poetry col­ umn members should send their poems to the Seafarers Log, 67S JFourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Vv-- ''H Captain Is Responsible The party was gay drinks and laughter. Mr. McNutt had just become ship's master— Of officers, crew and even the lifeboats, He's made responsible for nearly everything afloat. Now! He is a Captain, and he is responsible. To wear four bars, the highs you ascend. On every hand there's friend after friend. The engines break down, the troubles befall. There is not a damned soul, on whom you may call, But you're the Captain. You're responsible, It was in our first bed, of all times, That my girl first spoke of it. I knew, of course, it had plagued her thoughts. And I knew, as well, that we ought to Have spoken of it sooner. "I'll thank you to take your leave at once, Wilbur," she said and eye'd me eye to eye, "unless we exchange our vows here and now." Now, she might well have Used such strong language When we were only three. I had puffed her eye, when we romped naked in the sun. Then I fed her a dog biscuit as a peace offering. And I kissed her eye, of course. Abby, you see, has been my only girl Since our world was born, But one day and two houses apart. "Why make a public declaration, when it is only between the two of us." Down here on the main decks, We don't worry about any damned wrecks. For the man on the bridge I feel kind of sorry, None of his troubles do I want to borrow. Weight on his shoulders day after day. Look at his hair, it's premature gray. Because he's the Captain, and he's responsible. Well, I had not a word against that. Nor yet another notion to be coy. And so, we exchanged our vows in our first bed. Properly dressed, as we were. In nothing but the truth. The ship had been well secured. Of this he was more than assured. Safe at sea, and far from shore, A telegram came for seaman Moore; He had forgotten the allotment check, Children hungry, lose his brick shack. Now who do you think received that wire? Be damned! The Captain received that telegram. Well, he's the Captain, he's responsible, The owners are snug in their bed at home. Need anything, just pick up the phone. Out here the weathers gone wrong. Wet in a fog, whistle blowing, all alone. So you're the Captain, and you're responsible. My Abby is now laid to rest. It wasn't her frailty, you understand. That hastened her leave. It was her way of fussing about our comfort. And preparing for days and nights to come. "Only fools and men of stone presume themselves an entity, and choose to lie alone." She was wont to quote Nor could I fault her in that. And so, my next visit with her Will be much longer. Much longer, indeed. I've now resolved to excuse myself from life The sooner to lie again beside my wife. The ship is on time, there is no credit. Be two days late, and Capt. you've had it. You are minimized, criticized, then ostracized. But for any good thing are you ever recognized? That's a Captain, and you're responsible. What, after all, is A mere eighty years together Max Katzoff At two in the morning in the bed asleep, - Dreaming the mate would a vigilance keep. Hit a fishing boat, and it sunk. In court, they swore the Captain was drunk. But you're the Captain, You're responsible. Emotions Ride the Sunrise Awake again, jumping up in childish awe to gaze upon ships' masts silhouetting the sunrise as if pointing the way to heaven. How many have before me? Feeling so happy to be alive, and here pondering the unbelievable colors that follow this precious day's sunrise. Knowing that home is like that of a gull soaring high into the sky and over the horizon. Pretty young passenger, Third Mate pursued. He made love, and her heart he wooed. Nine months later the baby was due. Now who in the hell do they sue? That's right—the Captain was responsible! Ship left port, sailor Sam, at the wheel. You couldn't tell it, but he was drunk still. He took a wrong turn! A hellofa collision! They swore! It was the Captain's decision. The Captain, is responsible. They had patted him on the back, gave him a ship, They ran up his flag, right to the mast tip. The hull was rotten and full of rust. Get her home again, cross the ocean he must. To keep her from sinking was damned impossible. And sank she did! The Captain was responsible. Captain McNutt, wrote to his betters. He wasn't much on writting letters, But he said, I know Sir, my ability, I know the limits of my capability. But ah, lets talk Sir, Er-Ah—about responsibility? Thinking of all the brothers here amongst myself. All, seemingly, extending their hands, reaching for that step up into the dawn of another day. Secure in the belief jof a future as colorful and bright as the rising suit. Fortunate, with the knowledge of being in the right place at the right time in order to be a part of this journey to another way of life. All chasing the lure of the sea in all her gloiy. Watching the time fade away like the waves washing footprints from the sand. Feeling like the sunrise itself. To me this is Piney Point. I hope it is to you also. R. South Pecember 1972 When Next I Visit Abb y Roland Beldon Goodwin Page 19 �Boston Thanksgiving Philadelphia With SlU Members It's time to loosen the belt buckle for Seafarer Calvin Stewart after his Thanksgiving meal in Boston. Boston Port Agent Ed Riley greets the family of Sea­ farer John Chermesino to the Thanksgiving dinnner in that port. This year, in keeping with a tradi­ tion established by the SIU years ago^ Seafarers, their families and friends were, able to enjoy Thanksgiving din­ ner with fellow members at union halls throughout the country. Recognizing that a Seafarer's job necessarily entails many long days away from family and friends, the SIU sponsors these dinners at Thanksgiv­ ing and at Christmas each year to al­ low its members to partake of a holi­ day meal in an atmosphere of brother­ hood and friendship. Again this year the dinners proved to be enormously popular at all the various ports. The turnout was excep­ tional and the overall concensus was that the food and service was, as usual, excellent. The pictures on this and the follow­ ing pages attest to the "good time" enjoyed by Seafarers, their families and friends at the different ports. After dinner Is a good time for a group of Seafarers to pass the scuttlebutt. They are, from the left, Brothers William Condon, Charlie Moss, Vencenzo Russo, Domlnlck Messina and John Fay. t <•> <• I , J I i' Seafarer Kosta Hatglmlslos (center) and his brother, IBU member George Hatglmlslos brought their families together In Philadelphia for the Thanksgiving festivities. New York t"' {ii, ' Brother John Funk's three sons are nearly jumping for joy over the afternoon's activities. SIU Pensioner Antonio Gambino (center) Is all smiles as he spends a happy Thanksgiving afternoon with some friends. I r T Roast turkey, prime ribs, Maryland stuffed ham, and all the trimmings were on the menu for the Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Lundeberg School In Piney Point. Enjoying the heart meal are Upgraders Billy Mason, from the Port of Tampa; Wllllard Verzone, Houston; John Bermudez, New York, and Thomas MInton, from Tampa. ?<xge. 3^0 Seafarers attending the Upgrading Center In Piney Point over Thanksgiving were In for a special treat as the Lundeberg School's Steward Department staff went all out. Left to right are William Izzett, from the Port of Norfolk; Trawn Gooch, Baltimore, and John Hastings, from San Francisco. �Seattle Detroit yy ^ M t. * ... y. f y y > t ^ % : ^ The tiny son of Seafarer D. Nicholson is all tuckered out from his long Thanksgiving day, as he snoozes in big sister's arms. *y ' - < - f / , - - .J ^ In the Port of Detroit, clock-wise around the table. Burl Loew, Adolph Lange, Otto Nitz and Michael Pesenak en­ joy their meal. ; Houston In the Port of Houston scores of Sea­ farers and their families turned out for the Thanksgiving Day dinner. In the photo at right. Brother H. L. Moore (center) and his family take time out from enjoying a delicious meal to pose for the photographer. In the bottom left picture, UIW mem­ ber J. Jones and members of his family are obviously enjoying the festivities, especially the youngsters. In the bottom right photo, members of Seafarer A. Bertrand's family ap­ pear satisfied with their repast. Well, almost all! Brother Bertrand's 20-lb. tyke had to settle for applesauce. Brother Gayetano Zapatiro (left) enjoyed the Thanksgiving Day dinner with his family in the Port of San Francisco. . December 1972 Seafarer J. M. Gomez (left) sees something missing as he surveys the foodpacked table. Hey! Where's my pumpkin pie? �UIW members W. Lovelace, J. Sharp, Raymond Morris and B. Lovelace sit back and relax after a hearty meal. Seafarer C. Campbell and his wife beam their approval of a fine Thanksgiving meal. Both little Curtis Barnett (left) and sister, Wanda, want to sit next to dad, Sea­ farer Floyd Barnett. Seafarer Jerry Lopez (left) enjoys the afternoon with his family and friend, \ Brother Don Herbert, 2.1 �Thanksgiving With SlU Members Port,Adliur c ; I If [It's time to sit back and digest for SlU Pensioner Leroy Roberson and wife. The family of William Wynn Is all smiles after finishing a scrumptious meal. f Happiness Is a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for the huge gathering In the Port of New Orleans—a typical gathering that turned out at all ports. I December 1972 Page 23 fJSaSir:- • '*•" 1:^." T-. -ii Oy �Know How to Purchase Best Toys By Sidney Mai]golnis Consumer Expert There are powerful pressures on working people to spend a lot of money on Christmas. This is a time when many families go into debt, and sometimes quite deeply. Stores and finance companies push "easy credit" heavily at this time of year. Small-loan companies especially promote their high-cost loans hard this season, on radio and TV. The catch is that (1) you may spend more than you truly can afford, and (2) borrowing from loan companies or buying on time-payment plans usually adds from 18 to 42 percent to your Christmas bills. If you haven't got enough cash, finance gifts at no credit cost by using short-term charge accounts. Most stores allow about 30 days of free credit before charging interest on the balance you still owe. After that free period, they usually charge IV2 per cent a month, which is a true annual rate of 18 per cent. Some stores charge 22 per cent or more. Ask the store when interest does begin to accumulate on its charge plan. Not that a long "no interest" period is necessarily a boon. Often the highest-price stores allow the longest "no interest." If you have to stretch out your payments much longer than 60 days, ' it would be less expensive to borrow the cash from a low-cost source. The lowest-cost loans are those available from credit unions and commercial banks. They usually cost $6 to $7 per $100 borrowed, or the equivalent of true annual interest of about 12 to 14 per cent. Costliest Loans Costliest place to borrow is small- ^ loan companies, which usually charge 24 to 42 per cent per annum (depend­ ing on state regulations and amount of loan.) TOY PROMOTIONS:. Both chil­ dren and parents are being subjected to a heavy barrage of TV promotion again this Christmas. Beginning Jan. 1, the TV industry is going to cut down advertising on children's pro­ grams from the present 16 minutes an hour to 12. Conveniently for the toy manufacturers and TV stations, the new limit goes into effect after Christ­ mas. The annual price-cutting from in­ flated 'list" or "regular" price already is noticeable on the TV-advertised toys. These are used as traffic-builders by the toy stores and departments. Some of the lowest prices, however, may be only a "bait" to get you into the store, with little stock to back up the offer. If this happens, you should complain to your local consumer or marketing department. This is a year to be careful in what you buy to make sure the toys you choose have lasting play value and are not fleeting novelties, and that you buy them at a reasonable price. A number of heavily-advertised toys, such as the Marx Big Wheel, pool tables and some of the many action dolls now on the market, are 10 to 20 per cent higher this year—at least early in the shopping season. Expensive Dolls You can already see what the pricecutting leaders are among the TVadvertised toys. Action Jackson, which really is a kind of boy's doll, is selling anywhere from 97 cents to $1.52. The merchandising idea, as with Barbie and similar girls' dolls, is to sell you the doll cheap so you'll be under pressure from your children to buy the related costumes and equipment. Thus, addhional costumes for Action Jackson cost anywhere from $1.21 to $1.68, depending on where and when you buy them. Action Jackson's Re­ mote Control Jeep can cost from $5.56 to $9.97, with a couple of costumes thrown in, and his Dune Buggy, from $2.97 to $4.29. Another big promotion is for Gab- bigale, a TV-advertised version of the many talking dolls on the market this year. You can pay anywhere from $10 to $12.36 for this one in various stores we checked. HO over-and-under trains also are being used as price leaders with prices ranging from $19.97 to ,$21.88. Sesame Street, the much-praised public television program for children, now is being commercially exploited by the sale of hand puppets and stuffed toys based on Sesame Street characters at inordinately high prices such as $5 to $8. Military toys, which went under­ ground for several years after heavy criticism now are beginning to reap­ pear, sometimes in the guise of spy or "intelligence" toys. Nor are some toy makers above exploiting patriotism with such toy sets as System Control Headquarters: "They fight for truth, justice and the American Way!" This version of the American Way costs $2.50 to $10 for the various dolls and equipment, and is made in Hong Kong. \v Some of the lowest prices are for last year's leftover toys offered by some stores, such as computer cars which are programmed by plastic discs, and battery-operated Motorific custom cars; (as little as 69 cents), and Mattel Hot Wheels (as little as 59 cents), although,' of course, not all stores have them.' Science and electronic toys are avail-:> able in audio and electronic specialty stores at moderate prices such as $3 for a crystal radio kit which can make a radio which will pick up nearby sta-. tions. For the worst toys of the year we nominate battery-operated gambling" toys for children such as slot machines, roulette wheels, and- black jack and draw poker card-dealing machines. Gift Wraps Look at the labels on gift-wrapping, paper. The labels now are legally re­ quired by the "truth in packaging'!* law to tell you how many square feet, of paper is provided. Usually flat sheets give you more for the money, than rolls, and are as useful except for large packages. J S/U Arrivals a Stephen Habermehl II, bom Sept. 3, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stephen J. Habermehl, Alpena, Mich. Douglas Lolley, born Sept. 14, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donnie H. Lolley, Chickasaw, Ala. Michael Glbh, born May 19, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Gibb, Ludinton, Mich. John Wimmer, born Aug. 24, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. John P. Wimmer, Mobile, Ala. Brandy Lee, born Sept. 5, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Lee, Groves, Tex. Johnnie Johns, born July, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnnie D. Johns, Eight Miles, Ala. Luis Santiago, born Oct. 14, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis V. Santiago., Bayamon, P.R. Julie Ayers, born June 5, 1972, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Philip E. Ayers, Jr.,'. Woodbury Heights, N.J. ". Patrick Gallagher, bora Oct. 14, 1972."*,] to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles J. Gal-/|| lagher, Nederland, Tex. Stacey McDanlel, born Oct. 18, 1972,( to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow W. McDaniel, Dunbar, W. Va. Jennifer Rice, born Aug. 11, 1972, toj Seafarer and Mrs. Freddie R. Rice, Low-j land, N.C. Charles Clemens, born Aug. 25, 1972,] to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles J. Clemens,Pittson, Pa. Know Your Rights Uj V FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for-safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives 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 finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get^o know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Page 24 I CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract" rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right of obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. , f 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 Sea­ farer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen 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 condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Un­ ion or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imioh concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights .' have heen violated, or that he has heen denied his constity- 1 tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at hea( quarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. "V Seafarers Log. L �(Continued from Page 8) Machinist Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Machinist consists of classroom work and practical training to include Opera­ tion of the Lathe, Drill Press, Shaper, Milling Machine, Review of Hand Tools and Their Use, Types and Properties of Metals, Uses of Metals, Instructions in Welding, Soldering and Brazing, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Eligibility y^l candidates for endorsement as a Machinist must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Length of Course The normal length of the course is 2 weeks. Boilermaker Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Boilermaker consists of classroom work and practical training to include Principle Parts of the Boiler and Their Function, Combustion Control Sys­ tems, Operation of the Boiler, Boiler Construction and Repair, Brick Work and Insulation, Types og Bricks, Laying of Fire Brick, Refrac­ tory Lining, Purpose and Repair, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Eligibility All candidates for endorsement as a Boilermaker must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Length of Course The normal length of the course is 2 weeks. itt .,.1. Deck Engineer Course Description The course of instruction leading to the endorsement as Deck Engineer consists of classroom work and practical training to include Use of Hand Tools, Use of Metals, Piping and Valves, Operation and Repair of Pumps, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Basic Electric Theory. Eligibility All candidates for endorsement as Deck Engineer must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Length Course The normal length of the course is 2 weeks. JuniOT Engineer Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Junior Engi­ neer consists of classroom work and practical training to include Use of Hand Tools and Measuring Instruments, Use of Metals, Piping and Valves, Principles of Refrigeration, Combustion of Fuels, • Boiler Operation, Lubricating Oil Systems, Electrical Theory, Opera­ tion and Repair of Motors and Generators, Starting and Securing Auxiliary Equipment and Main Engines, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Eligibility All candidates for endorsement as Junior Engineer must have 6 months seatime in the Engine Department. Length ot Course The normal length of the course is 4 week to 6 weeks. (Continued on Page 26) �Deck Engine Mechanic Course Description The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Deck Engine Mechanic consists of classroom work and practical training to include Parts of a Boiler and Their Function, Combustion Control Systems, Steam and Water Systems, Fuel Oil Systems, Lubricating Oil Systems, Hydraulic Oil Systems, Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use, Use of Metals, Machine Tool Operation, Compressed Air Systems, Fundamentals of Electricity, Principles of Refrigeration, Safe Handling of Combustible Materials, Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators, Auxiliary Diesel Engines, Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units, Engineering Casualty Control, All Modes of Operation of Automated Ships, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. the teachers and other academic staff members, feel they are adequately prepared. Remedial Reading Reading Specialists are available to coimsel Seafarers in both the vocational and academic education programs. The reading program is voluntary, and is designed to upgrade the reading levels and study skills of Seafarers to assist them in their upgrading and academic programs. Tutoring Members of the academic staff are available to provide individual tutoring, guidance and counseling to Seafarers in the areas of mathematics and science in order to assist them in their upgrading studies. EligibUity All candidates must have a minimum of 6 months seatime in any rating in the Engine Department. p- 'i to Length of Course The school offers a 6 weeks course approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. iPrainihg at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, Md., is! Note: Since the course of instruction leading to endorsement for Deck | i; !lcontinUing process. Classes begin every two weeks according to the follow^ Engine Mechanic consists of instruction in all QMED ratings it will be •• ing schedule: . 4! possible to obtain many of the endorsements needed for QMED. November 30, December 14, December . 28, January 11, 1973; QMED tiary 25. Course Description Under a new U.S. Coast Guard ruling, graduates of the Harry Lundeberg The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is The ihool will be able to qualify for upgrading with reduce seatime. Those same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. i; wishing to upgrade to AB need only 8 months seatime as ordinary seamamr t Those wishing to upgrade to FWT, and Oiler need only 3 month seatime as Eligibility : a wiper. All candidates must have a minimum of 6 months seatime in any rating in the Engine Department. • Consult the following chart to see if you'qualify. Length of Course HLS Gradnate AO othMS ; 4' The normal length of the course is 6 to 8 weeks. AB • . 8 mos. 12 mos. 0.S; f; Fire Fighting Course jpWT, Oiler 3 moS. wiper 6 mos. Wiper Course Description 11 other QMED 6 mbs. wiper 6 mos. wipeh The Fire Fighting Course consists of classroom work and practical training to include Chemistry of Fire, Classes of Fire, Causes of s|j ln order to process aU applicants as quickly as possible it is necessary Fires, Fire Prevention, Methods of Fire Detection, Procedures of "^t each appliqajit enclose with his application: 4^^^^ Fire Containment and Source Elimination, Proper Use of Extinguish­ « 4 pjas^ ing and Personal Safety Equipment, First Aid Steps Coincidence • M^hant Maiitie personnel physical hsihg t^CQ fb With Injury Due to Fire and/or Smoke Inhalation (Group trips are ^pfe719K or S.I.U. Clinic. Those applicants also organized for practical fire fighting at an approved Marad Fire ileardy holding a rating other than wiper in the engine department or AB Fighting School). 1^0 hot require a physical. EligibiUty Sub-chapter B of the United Stateii Coast Guard regult^^ The course is open to all Seafarers no matter what particular endorse­ Ihat the offirdr ydshing <^ificatibn asia Tankerm^ *'shaH^ ment they are taking. factory documentary evidence to the Coast Guard that he is trained in, and ^Tcapable of performing efficiently, the necessary operation on tank vessels Length of Course V % which relate to. the handling of cargo." This written certification must be The course is included in all endorsements. b^ cbffljr^ IthtKMife^ and sighi^ by a res^hmbibdhTO i" • Only rooms and meals vdll be provided by Harry Lundeberg School, Each upgrader is responsible for his own transportation to and frorh Piney Point. No reimbursement will be made for this transportation, .j. 44 ;; Basic Course A basic four-week program is being developed for Steward De­ partment personnel who want to upgrade to Third Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook and Steward. Name Age ... The basic four-week course will consist of lectures and practical training in the following areas: Home Address S.S. # • Vegetable preparation; how to recognize storeroom items; san­ itation and hygiene. Mailing Address Book # • Baking; safety precautions in the galley. • Menu-planning; purchasing inventory. Phone • Preparation of meats, soups and sauces. Upgrading—Steward Dept. Academic Enrichment Closely interrelated with the- vocational upgrading programs is an aca­ demic program designed to assist Seafarers in advancing their careers, and offering them an opportunity to continue their academic education. The Academic Department is staffed by qualified teachers, all certi­ ficated by the Maryland State Department of Education. A fully-equipped library is on the school campus to support the academic and the vocational education programs. The academic staff also includes two Reading Spe­ cialists, and the school has developed one of the finest reading laboratories in the country. EUgibility The High School Program is open to all Seafarers who have a desire to continue their education. Length of Course The study course is four to eight weeks, depending upon individual 5rogress. Students take their examination when thev. In consultation with 1 is Ratings Now Held What Rating Interested In Dates Available to Start HLS Graduates: Yes IX No Record of Seatime: Ship Rating Held Lifeboat Endorsement Yes No. Date of Shipment Date of Discharge High School Equivalency Seafarers who left school before receiving a High School Diploma can achieve a diploma through the Lundeberg School GED Program. Course Description Areas of study include English and Literature, Mathematics,, Gen­ eral Science, and Social Studies. The program is tailored to the indi­ vidual needs of the students, and small classes insure close attention to individual progress. At the completion of the study program, stu­ dents take a Maryland State GED Examination. Successful students receive a Maryland State High School Diploma. H •b Return completed application to the attention of: Mr. Robert Kalmus Director of Vocational Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Pt., Md. 20674 �Questions Asked About the Upgrading Center Foll(min}> are some of the most frequently asked questions about the overall education program of the SlU's'Harry Lundeherg School at Piney Q ^ If I am an HLS graduate and have 8 months scatime as Ordinary Seaman, how long will I have to stay in the school? In order to qualify for the Able Seaman reduced seatime course, you must com­ plete the U.S.C.G. approved 30 day course. iQ I , Yes. You m:iy lake- any one part or all the parts of the course and take examina­ tions for just the areas you are interested in. Q How long does it take for a Pumpman's I endorsement? I Ak I Normally, about 2 weeks also. Where will I have to go to take the USCG examinations? The Coast Guard administers the examina­ tions right in your class room at Piney Point. What is the age limit? There is no age limit. Our students range in age from 16 to 70. Q If I don't pass my examination may I stay and re-take the course and try again? • •• • . Vs.-v. 0^ Q Where can 1 stay? A The Harry Lundeberg School has a com­ plete motel complex, large modern rooms which are provided at no cost to all upgraders. ; Q A w •• Q A Upon acceptance into the upgrading program, directions to the school will be mailed to you. The school is conveniently reached either by car or by bus. Who pays transportation? Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, Electrician, Refrigerating Engineer, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Deck Engine Mechanic. Can I go home on weekends? If I do not have a rating but have over 6 mos. as wiper, will I qualify to take any other endorsements except Fireman, Watertender, Oiler? §A Yes. All the courses have some practical on the job training. Will I have to buy any books? No. All the study materials, paper, pens, pencils, etc. are supplied by the school. C.B. regulations require a 28-day waiting period before reexamination. Are there any recreational facilities? How long is the course for Quartermaster? Yes, the school has provided the facilities for playing cards, playing pool, a TV room, and there are also full length feature movies in the evenings. Additionally in the summer time, facilities for boating and swimming are available. The Quartermaster course lasts 2 weeks. If I have 3 mos. time as wiper and am an HLS graduate, how long will I have to stay in the school to get my Fireman, Watertender, Oiler? In order to qualify for the Fireman, Watertender, Oiler reduced seatime endorse­ ment, you must complete the USCG ap­ proved 30 day course. I .V V If I have 6 months seatime as wiper and would like to get my Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, how long will I have to stay in the school? 2 weeks. Yes. Who needs to have a physical? If I have only 2 mos. seatime in a rating but I would like to sit for endorsements as Electrician, or Pumpman, can I attend just that part of the Deck Engine Mechanic course? All men who are going for endorsements as Able Seaman in the Deck Department, and all men who hold no ratings in the Engine Department other than wiper must have a physical. After class hours the students are free to come and go as they please. It must be remembered, however, that daily home­ work assignments will be given and these must be completed prior to the next class. Q How long are the classes? A Classes run from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. Q If I have a Fireman, Watertender, Oiler endorsement, what other endorsements do I need to obtain my QMED Any Rating? A order to obtain a QMED—Any Rating, ;on your Merchant Mariner's Document, you must successfully complete the follow­ ing examinations: Fireman, Watertender, Qiler, Electrician, Refrigerating Engineer, Pumpman, Deck Engineer. Junior Engi­ neer, Machinist. Boilennaker, Deck Engine Mechanic. If I already have all endorsements except Deck Engine Mechanic, will I be required to re-take the Coast Guard examinations for those endorsements? How much seatime is required in order to qualify for the Deck Engine Mechanic course? How do I get there? The cost of transportation must be paid by the student. No. You only take the examinations for the endorsements that you do not already have. If I have 6 most, seatime as Electrician, will it qualify me? ' he entire program is free of cliarge to all members. Should I bring old clothes? 1^ How long must I wait before 1 can retake a USCG examination? \ -S f A. In order to obtain a certificate as QMED and sail in those ratings, what endorse­ ments must I have? Yes. After you have completed the 2 week Fireman, Watertender, Oiler course, you may stay on and take as many different endorsements as you want. Yes, as long as you are willing to study, the HLS staff is willing to work with you. In order to qualify you must have 6 mos. seatime in any rating or combination of ratings other than wiper. How much tines the school cost.' Over 90% pass the first time around. 2 weeks. The school also offers a complete remedial reading program where an upgrader can improve his reading skills while preparing for his endorsements. Q Do many men fail? If I have the required seatime to upgrade from OS to AB and I have a lifeboat en­ dorsement, how long will I have to stay in the school? I would like to come but I am a very poor reader and don't think I would be able to pass the test. How long does it take to get an Elec­ trician's endorsement? Normally, you would attend the 2 week Electrician course and take your examina­ tion at the end of the 2 weeks. If I have the required seatime to upgrade from OS to AB, but do not have a lifeboat endorsement, how long will I have to stay in the school? In order to qualify as Able Seaman you must first complete the 2 week lifeboat / " course, then you will take the 2 week Able Seaman course. Point, Md. The questions cover a broad range •f subjects, with ts'i 'lcular emphasis on the Upgrading Program. 1 went to the Coast Guard to take an ex­ amination for Deck Engine Mechanic and they informed me that I must go to a USCG approved school in order to get that rating, where is there such a school? The Harry Lundeberg School is approved by the USCG to issue certificates for those men who have completed the course for Deck Engine Mechanic. Q How long is the course for Deck Engine Mechanic? The entire course for Mechanic is 6 weeks. Deck Engine Can I take any other endorsements during the 6 weeks I am taking the Deck Engine Mechanic course? Yes, during the 6 weeks you will be trained in and qualified to sit for examinations as Electrician, Refrigerating Engineer, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, and Boilermaker. \ Are the meals expensive? The meals are provided free of charge to all upgraders. Can I bring my car? Yes. Parking facilities are available for all \upgraders. �1 New SlU Pensioners Roque Asencio, 65, is a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port .of San Francisco and sailed in the deck department. Brother Asencio now makes his home in San Francisco, Cal. Bert Dawson, 72, was born in Peoria, 111., and now resides in San Francisco, Cal. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1945 and sailed in the steward department. George H. Hlers, 65, is a native of Tampa, Fla., and now makes his home in Brandon, Fla. He joined the union in Tampa in 1947 and sailed in the stew­ ard department. John Bednar, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the Port of New. York and sailed in the deck department. A native of Chicago, he now resides in San Fran­ cisco, Cal. John Der, 65, was born in Yugo­ slavia and now resides in Akron, Ohio. He joined the SIU in 1952 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. Brother Der served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. James A. Johnson, 60, joined the un­ ion in the Port of New York in 1952 and sailed in the steward department. A life-long resident of North Carolina, he now resides in Lexington, N.C. Vincent Cipriano, 64, is a native of the Philippine Islands, and now resides in Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU there in 1940 and sailed in the engine department. John Efstathlou, 62, was born in Marmara, Turkey, and now makes his home in Jamaica, N.Y. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Lloyd S. Johnston, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. A native' of Indiana, he now makes his home in Margate, Fla. Clyde F. Culpepper, 72, joined the SIU in 1954 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. A native of Alabama, he now resides in New Orleans, La. William J. Hartlove, 65, is a life-long resident of Baltimore, Md. He joined the union three in 1947 and sailed in the steward department. David Knight, 62, is a native of Louisiana and now resides in Miami, Fla. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1941 and sailed in the steward department. Legal Aid Following is a list of attorneys to whom Seafarers with legal problems may turn in various port cities. The Seafarer need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys, and this listing is intended for information purposes only. The initial list of recommended counsel throughout the United States is as follows: New York—Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlesinger 1250 Broaway, New York, N.Y. 10001 (212) 279-9200 Boston, Mass.—Patrick H. Harrington 56 N. Main Stret, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. (617) 676-8206 Baltimore, Md.—Berenholtz, Kaplan, Heyman, Engelman 1845 Maryland National Bldg. • Baltimore, Md. 21204 (301) Lex. 9-6967 Tampa, Fla.-—Hardee, Hamilton & Douglas 101 East Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida (813) 223-3991 Mobile, Ala.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. Mobile, Alabama (205) 4334904 Page 28 New Orleans, La.—Dodd, Hirsch, Barker Meunier 711 Carondelet Bldg. New Orleans, La. (504) Ja. 2-7265 & Houston, Texas—Combs & Archer Suite 1220, 811 Dallas St. Houston, Texas (713) 228-4455 Los Angeles, Cal.—Bodle, Fogle, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Cal. (213) 937-6250 San Francisco, Cal.—Jennings, Gartland «& Tilly World Trade Center San Francisco, California .(415) Su. 1-1854 Seattle, Wash.—Vance, Davies & Roberts Rm. 425, North Towers 100 W. Hanison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 285-3610 Chicago, III.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. (312) An. 3-6330 Detroit, Mich.—Victor G. Hanson 15929 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, Mich. (313) Ver. 7-4742 Frcderico P. Magallanes, 67, is a na­ tive" of the Philippine Islands. He joined the union in the Port of Wilmington in 1956 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Magallanes is a resident of San Francisco, Cal. Sam H. Manning,: 57, joined the un­ ion in 1942 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department. A life-long resident of Florida, he now re­ sides in Melrose, Fla. Clarence J. Nail, 62, is a life-long resi­ dent of Mobile, Alabama. He joined the union there in 1938 and sailed in the steward department. Odd E. Olsen, 66, is a native of Ber­ gen, Norway. He joined the union in 1952 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. St. Louis, Mo.—-Gruenberg & Souders 721 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri (314) Central 1-7440 •^ z Seafar^s �DISPATCHERS REPORT Ariantie, Gulf & inland Waters District NOVEMBER 1-30, 1972 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington ... San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class A Class B 4 2 61 104 8 7 31 11 16 11 32 15 11 7 56 11 88 16 121 57 20 17 93 62 26 41 620 308 Class A Class B Class C 3 3 0 77 56 8 4 0 7 37 9 0 14 0 7 28 8 0 4 5 0 34 16 0 47 26 6 99 38 15 8 9 0 74 48 0 26 17 1 455 249 30 Class A Class B 15 4 173 98 25 16 52 25 33 25 52 20 16 6 65 11 166 64 87 70 32 29 154 115 51 38 921 521 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington ... San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class A Oass B 5 5 77 57 6 8 26 16 8 11 21 20 5 9 32 21 49 39 92 65 14 13 81 61 27 27 443 352 Class A Class B Class C 4 0 2 51 59 13 3 2 0 30 10 0 14 6 0 17 16 2 2 2 0 25 25 0 41 25 1 62 58 9 4 10 0 51 56 1 15 21 0 319 292 26 Class A Class B 6 4 83 145 15 20 58 21 20 21 27 21 8 14 49 19 131 85 94 71 19 25 113 121 35 45 734 551 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York. Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ... Tampa •. Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington ... San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class A Class B 3 2 39 67 7 2 33 10 14 10 23 23 6 0 23 11 55 31 63 64 8 22 70 55 19 10 405 265 Class A Class B Class C 3 2 1 41 50 18 4 0 1 25 11 1 8 9 0 11 12 1 0 0 2 23 19 0 36 15 3 45 32 7 0 7 2 50 55 2 13 11 2 268 218 36 Class A Class B 3 5 63 124 7 17 33 14 28 14 16 13 14 4 50 13 34 127 77 81 23 14 115 47 • 34 15 663 322 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Jan. 16—2:30 Jan. 17—2:30 Jan. 22—2:30 Jan. 18—2:30 Jan. 26—2:30 Jan. 8—2:30 Jan. 9—2:30 Jan. 10—2:30 Jan. 12—2:30 Jan. 15—2:30 United Industrial Workers New Orleans Jan. 16—7:00 Mobile Jan. 17—7:00 New York Jan. 8—7:00 Philadelphia Jan. 9—7:00 Baltimore Jan. 10—7:00 Houston Jan. 15—7:00 Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section ^fSault Ste. Marie ..........Jan. 18—7:30 - Chicago.... Jan. 16—7:30 • Buffalo Jan. 17—7:30 Duluth Jan. 19—7:30 Cleveland Jan. 19—7:30 New Orleans Mobile Wilmington San Francisco Seattle New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit tHouston p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m! p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Toledo Detroit Milwaukee Jan. 19—7:30 p.m. Jan. 15—7:30 p.m. Jan. 15—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Jan. 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Jan. 9—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Jan. 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Jan. 11—5:00 p.m. Houston Jan. 15—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 18—10 a.m. &. 8 p.m. Jersey City , Jan. 15—10 a.m. «& 8 p.m. tMeeting held at Galveston wharves. tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. r Directory of Union Haiis SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard " Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Blyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) XL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287, 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lavn-ence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St 23510 (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. .1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. 90731 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya Bldg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 �jBnal irportiirrB h I i:| I'' 5 1^. 1J ' SIU Pensioner Frank Biandino, 66, died August 11 after a long ill­ ness at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn. He joined the union in 1958 in the Fort of New York and sailed in the steward department. Brother Biandino was a life-long resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was buried at Pinelawn Cemetery on Long Island, N.Y. Among his survivors are his brother, John, and his sister, Sarah. SIU Pensioner Fred Frederiksen, 75, passed away on October 20 of heart disease. A native of Denmark, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1947 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Frederiksen was buried at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, La. Among his survivors is his daughter, Nancy. SIU Pensioner MorrLs Schapiro, 84, passed away on November 10 after a^ long illness. A native of Lithuaniai he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. He joineq the SIU in 1938 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward de' partment. Seafarer Schapiro was buried at the United Hebrew Ceme­ tery in Staten Island, N.Y. Among his survivors is his sister, Sylvia. Robert W. Buckingham, 51, passed away October 17 after a long illness. Born in Grand Rapids. Mich., he re­ sided in Manistee, Mich, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1967 in the Port of Detroit and sailed on the Great Lakes. Brother Buckingham was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. Among his survivors is his wife, Hilda Mae. James W. Harrelson, 56, passed away September 14 after a long ill­ ness. Born in Marion, S.C., he was a resident of Pasadena, Md. at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1938 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the engine department. Seafarer Harrelson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Glen Burnie, Md. Among his survivors is his wife, Dorothy. SIU Pensioner Viggo W. Sorensen, 53, died in an accident October 8. A native of Texas, he was a resident of San Francisco at the time of his death. Seafarer Sorensen served in the Navy during World War 11. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He was buried at Calvary Cem­ etery in San Francisco. Among his survivors is his brother, Pete. Robert E. Carroll Jr., 56, passed away October 17 after a short illness. He joined the union in 1963 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of New Orleans at the lime of his death. He had been sailing for over 30 years. Brother Carroll was buried at Westover Memorial Park in Richmond County, Ga. Among his survivors is his sister, Elizabeth. James G. Keavney, 47. passed away on September 5 of illness in the Church Home and Hospital in Balti­ more, Md. He was a life-long resident of that city. He joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. Brother Keavney served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was buried at Parkwood Cemetery in Baltimore. SIU Pensioner Frederick J. V. Stansbeld, 68, died in an accident March 23. Born in Malta, he was a resident of Miami, Fla. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in the Port of Buffalo in 1954 and sailed on the Great Lakes in the steward de­ partment. Brother Stansfield was buried at Dade Memorial Park in Miami. Among his survivors is his sister, Alice. SIU Pensioner Duncan Mackay, 69, passed away August 28 after a long illness. A native of Scotland, he resided in Wyandotte, Mich, at the time of his death. Brother Mackay had sailed for over 35 years on the Great Lakes. He was buried at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio. Among his survivors is his wife, Goldie. SIU Pensioner George N. WhJle, 65, died August 20 of heart disease. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and resided in Waldiwck, N.J. at the time of his death. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1963. Brother White sailed in the deck de­ partment of the Railway Marine Re­ gion. He was buried at North Hardyston Cemetery in Hardyston Town­ ship, N.J. Among his survivors is his wife, Gertrude. SIU Pensioner Maurice C. McCafty, 72, passed away May 2 after a short illness. He was a native of the British West Indies and resided in Boston, Mass. at the time of his death. He joined the union in that city in 1938 and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his wife, Miriam. Merle E. Williams, 56, passed away September 7 while serving aboard the S/ee/ Designer. A native of Casper, Wyoming, he was a resident of La Cre.scenta, Cal. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1966 in the Port of Wilmington and sailed in the deck department. Brother Wil­ liams was buried at sea. Among his survivors is his wife, Norrene. Darrell L. Niffenegger, 42, passed away July 15. A native of Watertown, S. Dakota, he was a resident of San Dimas, Cal. at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1967 in the Port of Wilmington and sailed in the deck department. Brother Niffen­ egger served in the Navy during the Korean War. Among his survivors is his wife, Marlene. John E. Mere, 60, passed away August 30 after a long illness. He joined the union in 1961 in the Port of Ashtabula, Ohio. Brother Mero was a resident of that city at the time of his death. He had been sailing on the Great Lakes for over 20 years. He was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Ashtabula. Among his survivors are his wife, Beatrice and his daugh­ ter, Arlene. Joseph H. Roberts, 61, passed away on October 16 after a short ill­ ness. A native of Arizona, he resided in Mobile, Ala. at the time of his death. Brother Roberts joined the un­ ion in 1952 in the Port of San Fran­ cisco and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He was buried at Pinecrest Cemetery in Mobile. Among his survivors is his wife, Adelaide. Stephen R. Mehringer, 44, acci­ dentally lost his life on August 6 while serving aboard the SS Manhat­ tan in waters off the coast of Bangla­ desh. Born in China, he was a resi­ dent of Houston, Texas at the time of his death. Brother Mehringer joined the union in 1951 in the Port of • JPhiladelphia and sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Mehringer was \ buried at sea on August 13. Among his survivors is his wife, Ruth. Lester J. Carver, 60. died of heart failure September 15. Born in New Orleans, he resided in Covington, La. at the time of his death. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1952 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Seafarer Carter served in the Marines from 1934 to 1940. He is survived by his wife, Eltie and his daughters, Barbara and Leona. I Clarence W. Cobb, 58, passed away October 4 of heart disease. A native of Tennessee, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1941 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Cobb was buried at Masonic Cemetery in New Orleans. Among his survivors is bis wife, Jeanne. SIU Pensioner Michael Filosa, 70, died of illness on September 13 at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a life-long resident of Brooklyn. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Filosa was buried at St. John's Cem­ etery in Queens, N.Y. Among his survivors is his wife, Philomena. Terrance L. Fox, 26, accidentally lost his life September 28. He was a native of Kearney, Nebraska and re­ sided in San Francisco at the time of his death. A graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Brother Fox joined the union in the Port of New York in 1966 and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at the Noonan Mortuary in Denver, Colorado. Among his sur­ vivors are his sister, Sheryl Ann and his brother. Stuart. �What They're Saying SlU Ship's Committee John Hoppe Several of my brother Seafarers have talked to me extrolling the many virtues of the H.L.S.S. Being aware of the necessity of upgrading to insure my future employment in the new ships coming down the ways, I enrolled in the H.L.S.S. upgrading program, I might add re­ luctantly. From the moment I came aboard my attitude changed and changed rapidly. Comfortable does not completely describe my room. It is a large modem furnished and exceptionally clean room—this was my first pleasant surprise. More years have passed than I care to recall since I last attended school. My fears were quickly dis­ pelled in minutes in my first class. All my instructors showed excep­ tional patience and knowledge, and went out of their way to impart this knowledge to the students. I wish to thank each one of them for this. I also learned what constitutes a good union brother. The hardships, decisions, and yes, the beating these early organizers withstood, so that I, and many other like myself could make a decent living in these sur­ roundings. They have fought for and won many benefits which we enjoy eveiy day. This school, which I am attending, is the finest Marine School in the nation, this is just one of the benefits. These men are note nesting on their lands. They are fighting every­ day in Congress around the bargain­ ing tables to insure what has been gained will not be taken away and to improve the future of their brother seaman. My insurance policy is called SPAD. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian)—From top to bottom the Steel Designer's com­ mittee includes: A. Maidonado, secretary-reporter; J. Diosco, educational di­ rector; F. Sodden, deck delegate; J. Bowman, ship's chairman; G. Jackson, steward delegate, and W. Brack, engine delegate. Questions Answered About Social Security By A. A. Bernstein Q. Because I'm retired, my 40-year^Id daughter, who has been severely lentally retarded since birth, gets lonthly social security checks on my [ecord. She has just been given a job |n the institution for the mentally rearded where she stays. The job pays pO cents an hour and she only works couple of hours each day. Do I need notify social security about her vork? A. Yes. You should call, write, or visit your social security office im­ mediately and notify them about your fdaughter's job. On the basis of the [information you gave, it does not ap[pear that your daughter's social security [payments will be affected by her job, [but the Social Security Administration [miist look into the situation carefully [before a decision can be made. Q. I am 25 years old. Because of [a severe heart condition that began Ifhen I was 12, I have been getting lonthly social security payments on ly retired father's work record. A ifouple of months ago, I got married knd, even though my heart condition ftas not changed, my monthly checks [topped. Can you tell me why my leeks were stopped? A. Your payments were stopped because of your marriage. Adults dis­ abled in^ childhood can continue to ^^g'et checks as long as they are depend[l ept upon their parents. Because you I- married, however, you are no longer If cbnsidered dependent upon your ||^,,December 1972 parents, and, therefore you are not eligible to get monthly checks on your father's work record. Q. I recently hear something about monthly social security payments for adults who have been severely dis­ abled since childbirth. I'm 25 but I was severely hurt in a car accident when I was 16 and I'm not able to work. Since my father is going to retire this year and get social security pay­ ments, will I be eligible for payments, too? A. You may be. Severely disabled adults who were disabled biefore 18 are eligible for monthly social security payments if a parent insured under social security retires, dies, or becomes severely disabled. Your father should ask about social security payments for you when he applies for his retirement benefits. Q. I'm 19 and get monthly social security payments as a student. I have been forced to drop the number of courses I'm taking to 11 credit hours. My college considers 12 hours as the minimum for a full-time student. Will this cause my monthly checks to be reduced? A. Your monthly payments will stop. Students can get social security payments only if they are in full-time attendance. Q. I'm a 20-year-old college stu­ dent getting monthly social security payments. I was recently suspended from school for 3 months, but I plan to return to classes again at the end of my suspension. Will my monthly checks continue during my suspension period? A. No, your payments will stop for the 3-month period of your suspension. Payments can not be made to a stu­ dent for the period in which he is suspended during a school year. Your payments will start again when you return to fulltime attendance if you file a new claim and reestablish your entitlement to benefits. Q. My husband, who's 66 and en­ rolled in Medicare, can't get monthly social security checks because he's still working full time and earning too much. I'm 62 and not working. Can I get a wife's payment on his record even thouh he isn't getting pay­ ments? A. No. Since your husband is still working and is not getting monthly checks you cannot get monthly pay­ ments as a wife. However, you may be eligible for payments on your own social security record if you have had enough work over the years in jobs covered under social security. Q. I'm planning to retire in Janu­ ary 1973. I heard that it takes about 6 to 9 monts for social security to get my latest wages on their records. How can I be sure my most recent wages will be included in figuring my monthly payments? A. When you apply for retirement payments, you should take a copy of your 1972 Statement of Earnings (form W-2) to the social security office. On the basis of the form W-2, all of your creditable earnings for 1972 will be recorded to your record. Q. I'm retired and getting monthly social security payments. My 30-yearold, mentally retarded son, who never worked, was also getting monthly checks on my work record until his death last month. Can I get a lump­ sum payment from social security to help with his funeral expenses? A. No A lump sum payment is made only when the deceased person himself had enough work under social security to be insured on his own. Your son was getting monthly pay­ ments based on your work record under social security. Q. My husband and I both get monthly social security retirement checks and have Medicare coverage. Last week, a woman who said she was from social security stopped in to see us and tried to talk us into taking out an additional health insurance policy. Does social security sell health insur­ ance to supplement Medicare? A. No. The Social Security Admin­ istration does not sell health insurance to supplement Medicare. The woman who visited you and your husband sounds like an imposter. Social secur­ ity representatives have identification cards, showing their pictures and other identifying information. Always ask them for identification, and, if you are not satisfied, call any social secur­ ity office. Page 31 �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO- Bosun's Committee to Be Elected The special rank-and-file Bosuns Credentials Committee, recently elected by the membership to pass on the qualifications of those bosuns nom­ inated to serve on the SIU's Bosun Recertification Program Committee, reported to the general mem­ bership meeting in the Port of New York on Decem­ ber 4th that a total of 60 bosuns were found eligible to serve on the Comimttee among a total of seventyeight nominated. The union has prepared a special ballot contain­ ing the names of these 60 bosuns and the election of the seven man Bosun's Recertification Program Committee-will be held between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th in all SIU ports. Special provisions have also been made for a mail ballot which has been sent to all SIU bosuns aboard ships at sea, and to the home addresses of all SIU bosuns. In addition, ballots are now available in all SIU ports for the use of voting bosuns. All of the bosuns nominated to serve on the Re- certification Program Committee have met the same eligibility requirements, and the seven men elected" to the committee will each have "A" seniority. On December 27, 1972 an election tallying com­ mittee consisting of six active bosuns in good stand­ ing will be elected at the headquarters membership meeting. This tallying committee will make its re­ port no later than Wednesday January 3, 1973. Following the tallying committee's report the seven bosuns who have been elected to the Recerti­ fication Committee will then be notified to report to SIU headquarters by January 8, 1973 to begin their work. fied Seafarers for jobs aboard ships under contract to the union. The ship construction program provided by the , Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is producing ship*that utilize all of the latest innovations developesl, by modern technology. Many of the 300 new vessels scheduled to be built over the next ten years will bj manned by SIU members. ' The recommendation for the Bosun Recertifica^'^ | tion program is based on the fact that aboard SUL' manned vessels, the bosun is not only the most im-^ portant unlicensed seaman, he is also the ship'.-| chairman, which makes him the SIU's representaj tive at sea. In addition a good bosun must havi knowledge of every skill required in the deck deg partment. Working closely with union officials and the in­ structional staff at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School, the seven man committee will lay the ground rules for the new program—including setting the eligibility for participation in the program and formulating the training program's curriculum. This is why the SIU's seniority upgrading pro gram has made provision for a program that will produce highly qualified and fully certified bosunslj In the past, the seniority upgrading programs conducted by the SIU have been responsible for producing the necessary numbers of highly quali- The SIU strongly urges every bosun to vote irij this election and to participate in the training pro-Tj gram by filing an application. OFFICIAL BALLOT s.Vg SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM VOTING IN ALL PORTS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M. AND 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1972 m (Provision has been made for a Mail Ballot) M'r.-. 'X-: Complete and final details regarding the conduct October 1972 edition of the SEAFARERS LOG. of this election and Program were published in the On December 1, 1972 a Committee was elected in Headquarters — Port of New York to pass on the nominations received. The following is a list of the nominees who were found to be qualified. INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS - In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. Vote for seven (7) only. o K . '''K '' mm t V - ^ % 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • Chester L. Anderson, A-465 George H. Atcherson, A-551 Nicholas Bechlivanis, B-39 David Berger, B-22 Jan Beye, B-93 Mack D. Brendle, B-869 George Burke, B-168 William Burke, B-586 Joseph .Busalacki, B-639 Daniel Butts, B-628 Hurmon Burnell Butts, B-385. Richard A. Christenberry, C-lOSr Charles D'Amico, D-67€ Robert Dillon, D-88 James B. Dixon, D-16 Fred Dorney, D^e®! Thomas D. Fostn^il Carl Francun, F-19^ William Funk, F-289 Vincent Grima, G-825 Walter Gustavson, G-36 Burt T. Hanback, H-766 Lee J. Harvey, H-400 Thomas Heggarty, H-78 Orlando Hernandez, H-838 Donald Hicks, H-694 Charles Hill, H-573 Stephen Homka, H-169 Chester lannoli, 1-7 Sven E. Jansson, J-70 Johnson, J-44 nson, J-168 feph, J-316 Cennedy, K-228 mt 8. Kuhl, K-273 Larsen, L-121 Walter Le Clair, L-636 Jacob Levin, L-462 Constantinos Magoulas, M-1355 Melville McKinney, Jr., M-428 Stephen Mosakowski, M-543 Ervin Moyd, M-150 William Morris, M-722 William M. O'Connor, 0-126 Anthony Pa lino, P-90 Leo Paradise, P-270 Uuno Paulson, P-35 Ewing Rihn, R-99 Anthony Sakellis, S-1054 Anthony Ski 11man, S-^ Jim L. Spencer, S-474 John B. Swiderski, S-258 Thomas Trainor, T-230 Juan Vega, V-46 John Walken, W-529 Malcolm B. Woods, W-49 John Worley, W-254 Luke Wymbs, Vy-560 Thomas Yablonsky, Y-61 Roberto Zaragoza, Z-8 • 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • m < O — "'Hi ,^^if THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN (7) BOSUNS WITH CLASS "A" SENIORITY, CERTN FIED AND IN GOOD STANDING, THEREFORE YOU MAY VOTE FOR SEVEN (7) NOMINEES ONLY. Page 32 Seafarers Log- ........ tp • ' » � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1972 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SHIPS BEGIN WHEAT CARRIAGE $1 MILLION FUND HONORS DR. WEISBERGER SEIDMAN SUCCEEDS FAUPL ON ILO GOVERNING BODY GARMENT WORKERS WANT IMPORT CONTROLS SIU MEN BOARD FIRST NAVY TANKER THIS IS THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL DR. ATKINSON DOUBTS 'RUNAWAY' TANKER SAFETY A VERY GOOD YEAR NIXON NAMES BRENNAN NEW LABOR SECRETARY BOOK CAPTURES MANY SIDES OF MEANY REVIEW OF 1972 MARITIME EVENTS CHANGES IN SIU SHIPPING RULES NATIONAL DEFENDER SAILS TO RUSSIA THANKSGIVING WITH SIU MEMBERS KNOW HOW TO PURCHASE BEST TOYS QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY BOSUN'S COMMITTEE TO BE ELECTED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1972 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIV, No. 12 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/738be41a6799e7f16973bcec61afab62.PDF 11aa2a31bc8379d9ebd85520e5928ab5 PDF Text Text Nixon, Ford Speak to SlUNA Convention Delegates See Pages 2 and 3 President Richard M. Nixon, the first speaker at the Convention, with SlU President Paul Hail. For reports and stories on the Convention, see inside. Public Health Service Maspitals i Are Saved Page'/.-:' • Trasis^Ali^^a Pipeline Bill Is Sipned Into Law P3ge Oil Import Legislation Fight By SlU Continues •L: ^ Page ' • 8 - �i. President Nixon Addresses 16th SlUNA Convention l: >; rt- Addressing a standing-room-only au­ dience at the SlUNA Convention, Pres­ ident Richard M, Nixon stressed that the Seafarers' traditionally stroxig belief in independence is also the long-term goal of America during this current energy crisis. "I think it is appropriate for me to relate the belief of this organization in this country—^your belief in irtdependence for America—to the problem of energy that we liave today," President Nixon told the enthusiastic Convention delegates who greeted him warmly and frequently halted his speech with ap­ plause. He later added, "you believe in in­ dependence. You live independence. That is why you want an American merchant marine. That is why you say that we want some of our products car­ ried in American bottoms, and certainly we want enough of them carried so that we will always have a substantial, strong American merchant marine which meant so much to us during World War II." President Nixon then noted, ". . . it is essential in terms of independence that the United States be, as a nation, independent of any other nation in every area that it counts, and let me put it fijst in terms of your area." "I am for a strong American mer­ chant marine because if the United States, wherever there is a crisis, is go­ ing to be dependent on some other country, no matter how friendly it may appear to be at the nfoment, as our life­ line, then we had better watch out. Let's always be dependent on the United States of America whenever we have that kind of a crisis." Then, connecting the need for inde­ pendence to the energy crisis, Nixon stated, "I would say that there is no group in America that understands in­ dependence more and believes in it more than the Seafarers Union. You be­ lieve in it because you realize that the a position so that nobody can cut our lifeline. That is what we are talking about. Nobody can cut America's life­ line." President Nixon also reiterated that, he would not step down from his office when he said, "As I become older, how­ ever rough the seas are, I don't get seasick." President Nixon addressing SlUNA Convention. United States should never have a situ­ comes necessary, can provide all the ation where we are depehdent upon any energy we need to provide our jobs, to other country for our lifeline, in effect. heat our homes, to light our homes, and to provide our transportation." The same is true of energy." The President pointed out, however, The President then said that the U.S. must set as her goal, independence and that Project Independence—1980 did not mean that the U.S. would be taking self-sufficiency in energy. an isolationist stance. "The United In accomplishing that goal. President Nixon outlined the program he calls States will always continue to play its part in the world, but the United States Project Independence—1980. "By the year 1980, if we go forward will never be dependent on any other in the development of our coal re­ part of the world whenever there is a crisis." sources, of our shale oil resources, of "So we are going to play our part in our nuclear power resources, of our the world ... We will continue as times natural gas resources, and, of course, of go on, to trade with other nations, and our available oil reources in Alaska and that will expand. We will continue to in the continental United States, if we use their energy sources whenever they go forward as we can and should go are at the right price, and so forth, and forward, by the year 1980, then the that will expand. But we want to be in United States, if it wishes, and if it be­ Referring to an earlier statement by SlUNA President Paul Hal! that the "captain of our ship of state is a coura­ geous man going through heavy seas," Nixon said, "in any event, as Paul Hall has already indicated, or at least im­ plied, it is the captain's job to bring the ship into port, and I can assure you that you don't need to worry about my get­ ting seasick or jumping ship. I am going to stay at that helm until we bring it into port." In his opening remarks. President Nixon pointed to a conversation he had with Paul Hall and noted, "I have had many opportunities during the time I have served in this office to meet many very distinguished people, and I can tell you that in an hour-long conversation that we had in the Oval Office, I found that this man, who has traveled the world and knows the world, has as deep a perception of world problems as any­ body I know." "He is a valuable man for any Presi­ dent or anyone else to know. I am proud to call him my friend, as I know he is your friend." Before introducing President Nixon, Hall called him the best maritime Presi­ dent in the history of the merchant ma­ rine and added, "we supported him in the last election and see no reason to change." On introducing the President, Hall read part of a statement that was issued some 14 months ago by him on behalf of the National Maritime Committee to Reelect the President. Hall was national chairman of that Committee. the PRESIDENT'S Challenges That Lie Ahead REPORT: Paul Hall '.r. •J Lv •-» In the past two years since our last convention we have moved ahead signifi­ cantly in a number of areas. We have achieved a revitalization of the American merchant marine with the building of new technologically-advanced ships that are making the U.S.-flag fleet competitive on the high seas. We have developed training and up­ grading programs to provide the new American-flag fleet with the most quali­ fied seamen anywhere in the world. Together, with the help of our friends in Congress and in the labor movement, we have succeeded in preserving the USPHS hospital system, and we have won the long struggle for construction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. United we have achieved these vic­ tories which not only assure our contin­ ued job security but hold the promise of a resurgence of our nation's fleet as a major competitor in the world market. But while we can all take pride in our accomplishments, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the SIU and the maritime industry have traditionally had to fight for every gain we have made and we have had to maintain constant vigilance to pre­ serve what we have achieved. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was a milestone in changing the course of American shipping from one of contin­ ued decline to a new era of expansion and confidence. But it has taken the vigilance of our Union to insure that the Act was implemented and it will require our con­ tinued vigilance to see to it that the thrust of this expansion continues. And, there is much yet to be done. We must be alert against those who are seek­ ing to destroy the Jones Act which is basic to a vital and growing Americanflag merchant marine. We must continue our efforts to secure a fair share of oil imports for American ships. Bills are pending in Congress, cosponsored by more than 220 Representa­ tives, which would insure that initially 20 percent of incoming oil products would be carried on American bottoms. There is strong oppositon from foreign-flag operators and the nation's giant oil in­ terests. We will be testifying when Congress reconvenes in January and will continue to be in the forefront of tliose who are trying to persuade this nation that its economy and security will best be served by passage of this legislation. We must continue to support the de­ velopment of deepwater ports to allow the United States to compete effectively with American-built, American-flag su­ pertankers in the carriage of these needed oil imports. And, finally, we must continue to ex­ pand and up-date our training programs to meet the challenges of our vastly changing industry and to anticipate the manning-needs of the radically new ships of our contracted companies. While there is much yet to be done to continue the growth of our nation's mer­ chant marine and to insure the continued security of our membership, with unity and determination we shall meet these challenges. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers (nternatiorlal Union, Atlantic, "Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avonue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXV, No. 12. December 1973 Page 2 Seafarers Log �At the SlUNA Convention Ford Tells Delegates What Hell Do as VP Vice President and former House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford (RMich.) outlined for the delegates of the SIUNA Convention what he feels will be his responsibility in his new post as America's 40th vice president. Before he became Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Gerald R. Ford had a long and distinguished career as the Congressman from Michi­ gan. He was first elected to the 81st Con­ gress in 1948. For his unstinting serv­ ice to his district, to the people of the United States and to the Congress, his colleagues elected him Minority Lead­ er of the House of Representatives in 1965. Many persons in the government in the maritime industry and in the labor movement played an important part in passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, but no person played a more im­ portant or crucial role that the then Congressman Ford. His unfailing sup­ port of the U.S. merchant marine and of American-flag shipping made pas­ sage of the legislation possible and clearly showed his personal commit­ ment to the maritime community. Speaking on the second day of the Convention, Ford said, "What is the job or the mission that the President wants me to undertake? We had a great elec­ tion in 1972. The voters overwhelming­ ly elected the President to do a job for four years. But the American people, the same voters, gave an equal mandate in the Congress and gave a Democratic majority in both the House as well as the Senate." "For the period since 1972 we have had a divided government. There has been some conflict. There have been some serious disagreements. "Now I don't pretend that I am going to be the Messiah to resolve all those problems, but I think if I have any asset, any merit, and I believe that 'Tip' (House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neil who was sitting on the dais dur­ ing Ford's speech) would agree with this, is that 1 can sit down with people with whom I disagree perhaps philo­ sophically and- seek to work out some signed by President Nixon. He said the legislation gave "the greatest shot in the arm to America's maritime industry in its broadest sense in the history of our country." The former House Minority Leader then noted a few of the results of that legislation. "Some 80 ships are under contract representing some $3 billion, and there is a great backlog of new ships on the way. This is the result of the leg­ islation proposed by the President, en­ acted by the Congress and implemented by the various departments." Ford added, "America has an oppor­ tunity because of this legislation to again be the greatest maritime nation in the world." Vice President Gerald R. Ford, then House Minority Leader, addressing the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica at Washington, D.C. few months. It has not made anybody. answers that are good for America, and Republican or Democrat, I think, feel that is what the President has asked me good because really we want our coun­ to do and that is what I will do between try to be well and healthy at home and the President and the Democratic Con­ successful abroad." gress to the very best of my ability." The vice president added, "I happen Expanding on his relationship vis-ato be an optimist. I think that working vis President Nixon and whether or not together under our system we can solve he would do exactly what the "President some of these problems." asks me to do," Ford said, "to put it in Commenting on maritime affairs. sea-going language, the mate does not Ford pointed to the Merchant Marine undercut the captain. You have to have Act of 1970, passed by Congress and ...a team that has the same direction. A mate may make a suggestion here or there, and if the captain is wise and if the advice is good, he will take it." The former House Minority Leader then pointed out, "so my role in this regard is one of trying to give an input* at the White House from some 25 years Assistant Secretary of Commerce for of very basic experience working with 435 members of the House and 100 Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, speaking before the SIUNA's 16th Bi­ members of the Senate." ennial Convention, outlined the prog­ Ford noted that America "has been ress in the maritime industry since the through some very choppy water and implementation of the Merchant Ma­ some very heavy weather in the last rine Act of 1970. He told the assembled delegates that the 1970 Act provided no instant, push­ button cure-all for the maritime indus­ try's problems, but that it did provide "the blueprints and tools needed to build a modem, more competitive mer­ chant marine." He stated that one of the most inno­ vative provisions of the 1970 Act made bulk carriers eligible for construction and operating subsidies. "This provision to date has stimu­ lated contracts for the constmction of 41 bulk carriers for foreign trade serv­ ice, comprising 26 oil tankers ranging in sizes up to 265,000 dw tons, 13 liqui­ fied natural gas tankers, and two ore/ bulk/oil carriers," noted Blackwell. "It is readily apparent then," he con­ tinued, "that one of the glaring defici­ encies of the American-flag fleet—the lack of bulk carriers — is being cor­ rected. And in addition to developing a better balanced fleet, we are ensured Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. that our fleet will compete more effec­ "While the long battle to re-establish tively against its low cost foreign the U.S. as a leading maritime power is counterparts." not over, we can be proud that the 1970 Assistant Secretary Blackwell also Merchant Marine Act, which you and I worked so hard to pass, has yielded sub­ stressed the importance of maintaining the high level of eflSciency of the U.S. stantial results — with even greater liner fleet. promise for the future. Already 50-60 Continued on Page 6 Presently, there are four roll-on roll- He then pointed to another piece of important legislation, the Trans-Alas­ kan pipeline, stating, "Just a few weeks ago the Congress passed the Alaskan pipeline legislation, legislation that is vitally important to the United States in meeting the challenge of the energy crisis. It is legislation that has great significance to your organization and to the people whom you represent. This, again, was bipartisan—recommended by the President, passed by the Con­ gress,- signed by the President and to be implemented by the free enterprise system." The former House Minority Leader concluded, "So I say despite the choppy weather we have had and despite the tough seas we have been going through, you and 200 million other Americans should be proud of what can be done by your government, those working with you and those associated with you in your industry." Blackwell Notes Progress Since Passage of 1970 Act Rep. O'Neill Says Marine Act Spurs Shipbuilding With the help of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, the U.S. has at last embarked upon an aggressive, compre­ hensive and competitive shipbuilding program, Congressman Thomas P. O'Neill (D-Mass.), the Majority Lead­ er of the House, told delegates to the 16th Biennial Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union in Washing­ ton, D.C. Congressman Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.) is the majority leader of the House of Representatives, where he has served since 1952. During that period he has heen a consistent friend of the maritime industry. Before his election to Congress, Congressman O'Neill served as a member of. the Massachusetts Legislature for 16 years. During that time, he was elected minor­ ity leader and later served as speaker of the Massachusetts House of Represen­ tatives. December 1973 Rohert J. Blackwell off vessels and nine LASH containerships under contract to American ship­ yards. In terms of lift capacity, each of these ships are the equivalent of three to seven conventional freighters. "These vessels will further enhance U.S.-flag world leadership in intermodal shipping," he asserted. Blackwell noted with pride the sig­ nificant productivity gains in American shipyards. Since the 1970 Act, a|l awarded contracts have been within or below the declining subsidy guidelines outlined in the new law. "The present subsidy rate is 39 per~Continued on Page 11 Page 3 �Bosuns Recertification Program The Importance of Education 1- ?•' James C. Baudom Bosun James Baudoin has been sail­ ing with the SIU since he joined the Union in 1945 in New Orleans. He now ships out of the port of Houston. "No one said I had to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program to keep sailing with the SIU. I chose to attend this program and I am glad I took ad­ vantage of this opportunity. "I've been going to sea for almost 29 years and there have been some hard days. We had old rust buckets to saU on, but at least they were jobs to sup­ port my fjunily. "Any Seafarer who will just look back to what we had years ago and realize what we have today will under­ stand that we wouldn't be getting all of these new ships if it weren't for the fact that we looked ahead and developed our training and upgrading programs at Piney Point. "Whether you are 16 or 60, the ad­ vantages for learning and upgrading are available. All you have to do is be willing. "I learned first-hand the importance of SPAD in our fight in Washington to get ships and cargo, and I cannot urge too strongly the importance of all of us supporting this fight by donating to SPAD." Five classes of SIU bosuns—30 Seafarers in all—have now completed the Bosuns Recertification Program which began June 1, 1973, and the latest class graduated and received their Bosuns Recertification Certificates at the General Membership Meeting, Dec. 3 at Union headquarters. During their 60-day upgrading program at Piney Point and at SIU headquarters these experienced Seafarers, like those who preceded them, took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the new ships being built for SlU-contracted companies and the new skills and techniques needed to man these ships safely and efficiently. They also saw the many ungrading programs which are avail­ able now to all Seafarers at Piney Point and they learned of the new programs being developed at the Union's Upgrading Center for the still more advanced ships—^like the radically-new LNG's —which will soon be put into service. They learned, too, every aspect of headquarters operations. They asked questions and they got straight answers. They saw the SIU's legislative operations in Washington, D.C. and had an opportunity to meet with the Washington staff to discuss the many legislative goals of our Union. Because they took advantage of this unique experience,, all of these Seafarers will have a better understanding of their Union and the maritime industry. And they learned one other very important thing. It was ex­ pressed by Bosun Fred Olson at the membership meeting as he accepted his Bosuns Recertification Certificate. He said: ''We don't have to love each other. We don't even have to like each other. But, by God, we are all going to have to work together if we are to continue our progress and our leadership in the Ameri­ can merchant marine." Fred Olson Bosun Fred Olson joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956. He now ships out of San Francisco. This is what he had to say about the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program: "I have completed two months here at Headquarters and at Piney Point and I will be digesting for many months all of the things I have seen and learned. "The daily morning meetings where officials from all departments get to­ gether to discuss the day-to-day prob­ lems and progress and the long-range programs for ships, cargo and job secur­ ity did more to educate me and show me what I consider our most serious problem—how to get the message across to the ships' crews. "I also had an opportunity to inspect all of our Union's various departments, data processing, welfare, registration and shipping and others. I had a chance to ask questions and get straight an­ swers. All-in-all, this program has been a personal benefit to me but most im­ portant, if all of us who have been through this program do our jobs as Ships' Chairmen, we can do a lot to help educate our membership." ii . i'sHi Hi 1- * Raymond Knoles Seafarer Raymond Knoles joined the SIU in New York in 1951 and has been sailing as AB and bosun for 20 years. He now lives in San Francisco and ships out of the port of Wilmington. "If every member who has a chance to go through this program or any other SIU program, would come in with an open mind, they would learn plenty about their Union and how it functions —and they would be as proud to be a part of it as I am. "I attended the Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point a couple of years back and although I learned a little about the need for SPAD, I still didn't fully understand it. But, as part of this program, I had the chance to attend the weekly legislative conference in Wash­ ington and I really got an education on how important our political action is and how important SPAD is in getting ships and cargo, and protecting our job security. "I had a chance to meet with Paul Hall and learned that the future of the SIU and the U.S. merchant marine is in two places—Washington, D.C. and Piney Point. I fully agree, but I would add one more thing — an educated membership. From what I've seen and learned in Piney Point and in Head­ quarters, that day is not far off." Page 4 Steve Homka Seafarer Steve Homka has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and sails out of New York. "This program has been to me a great and rewarding experience. From the beginning at Piney Point through my experiences at Union headquarters I found out that, although I have been in this Union 29 years and had some knowledge of the working of our Union, I wasn't too old to learn a great deal more. "Things have changed considerably since 1944, and all for the best. But it didn't just happen. It took foresight and planning and a lot of hard work. "My trip to Washington to attend our Union's weekly legislative meeting gave me a much clearer picture of the importance of what we are doing in Congress and how important SPAD is in maintaining our job security through new ships and more cargo. "At headquarters, the officials and staff were all very helpful and went out of their way to explain every aspect of the workings of our Union. There was no beating around the bush on any questions or issues. Everything was out in the open for all to.see. There is a free and wholesome atmosphere both at Piney Point and headquarters. "The entire program was very edu­ cational to me. I know I am a better SIU member for this and I also know that I will be better qualified to answer questions when I return to sea." Donato Giangiordano Seafarer Donato Giangiordano has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years since he joined the Union in 1943 in New York. He now sails out of the port of Philadelphia. "Our Union has always believed that an informed membership is a good membership, and through this program that I have just completed I know that I am a much better informed member. "I learned the inner-workings of our Union, all of the various departments such as welfare, shipping, records and much more. I learned the importance of political activity and of having friends who support our maritime pro­ grams, and why we should wholeheart­ edly participate by supporting SPAD. "I also learned why we must con­ stantly fight to secure more ships and more cargo, because to falter is to fall. I learned the dangers of an ill-formed and ill-planned pension program, and I realize now more than ever that our pension plans are the best in the labor movement. "Most of all I now appreciate the education and knowledge given to me through the Seafarers Log, through the Lundeberg School and through the ef­ forts of our officials. "And I also now understand that the knowledge gained by the young trainees at Piney Point will help our Union so that all of us can and will go ever forward." Thomas Self Seafarer Thomas Self joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1951. He now sails out of the port of Tampa. "In my 22 years with the SIU, I can remember the fights for better food, for inner-spring mattresses, for vacation pay, health and welfare, and education. I can also remember the struggle for pensions, better working and living conditions. "We won those battles, but I learned a very important thing during this Re­ certification Program and that is that not only did we win our early fights but we also had the foresight to look to the future and prepare for it. "I saw our upgrading programs at Piney Point and I saw how we are get­ ting our membership ready for all of the new ships that are being built. I was impressed with the experience and dedication of the entire staff there. "And at headquarters, too, I was impressed with all of the officials and the staff in. the various departments. Everyone was helpful and answered all of my questions pertaining to the Union. "The morning meetings at headquar­ ters were very helpful because we tdked about the many problems and programs of the Union, and T learned how hard we are working to keep job security by encouraging our membership to up­ grade themselves." Seafarers Log I:! �At SlUNA Convention Inouye Praises Union's Legislative Activities ^ Stressing the SlUNA's successes on the legislative front in the U.S. Congress. Senator DauieLK^ Inouye (DHawaii) spoke before the 200 assem­ bled delegates of the SlUNA's 16th Bi­ ennial Convention in Washington, D.C. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii) was elected to the House in 1959 and to the U.S. Senate in 1962. He serves on the Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. merchant marine, and also on the Ap­ propriations Copimittee, among others. Senator Inouye is a native Hawaiian and served illustriously in the armed services during World War H. He is a longtime friend of the U.S. merchant marine. The Hawaii Senator, termed a "great friend of the maritime industry" by SlUNA President Paul Hall, praised the Union for its "almost singlehanded fight" to save the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals from being closed by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The three-year battle to save the PHS system came to a successful end last victories of the year for the maritime industry. "I need not tell you that this measure faced much opposition from all sectors of the community," he noted. Senator Inouye also pointed- out to the Convention that the defeat of the recent amendement sponsored by Sen­ ator Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.), which would have seriously undermined the strength of the Jones Act, was a great success for the maritime industry. He summed up the Union's legisla­ tive record in Congress by noting that "you are batting pretty high on the leg­ islative field, and you have been placing your confidence in the right people." f/' ^ • •; , A ' ' ' Vftr-'A-' r J. / / i • • f: " : / , r : ! V I / \ ^ 1 .. Daniel K. month when President Nixon signed in­ to law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Act which contained an amendment guaranteeing that the hos­ pitals would remain in service. Inouye also lauded the Union for its Inouye successful work in the struggle to enact legislation allowing immediate con­ struction of the Trans-Alaskan Oil Pipeline. He termed the new legislation as "one of the most important" Congressional He also congratulated O. William Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Department, of which the SlUNA is a member, for the "great leg­ islative job he's done." Inouye said he looked forward to working in the future with Moody and SlUNA President Paul Hall. "I want to remind you that you have a whole flock of friends on Capitol Hill," he concluded. Beall Calls for Viable US. Merchant Fleet i:: Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) said before the delegates of the SlUNA Convention that this nation must have a "strong, viable and competitive mer­ chant marine." Senator G. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) was elected to the House of Represen­ tatives in 1968 and to the U.S. Senate in 1970. He is one of the sponsors in the Senate of legislation to require that a portion of all oil imports he carried on U.S.-ships. He serves on the Com­ merce Committee, where he has con­ sistently proved himself a staunch sup­ porter of maritime, on the Labor and Public Welfare Committee and on the Select Committee on Small Business. The senior Republican member of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine referred to the recent reduction of oil imported from the MidEast and said that "just as we should not allow ourselves to become depend­ ent on others for the production of materials needed in the conduct of our everyday activities, so we should not and must not become dependent on others to bring these materials to us." The Senator, who joined with Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) in sponsoring legislation that would re­ quire a quota of oil imports to be carried on U.S. flag ships, said: "We have to make sure that we keep the strength of the American Merchant Marine sufficiently high so we don't ,be­ come dependent on anybody else in the world to ship our goods to us or for us to any other part of the world. This is one reason why I was happy to sponsor legislation that would require a certain G. Glenn Beall, Jr. amount of oil brought into this country to be carried on American-flag ships." In stressing the need for a strong merchant fleet. Sen. Beall said: "I am happy to work with you all to see that this becomes a reality." Turning to another area of import­ ance to this nation's maritime industry. the Senator said that we have a respon­ sibility to protect our environment from oil spills or discharges from ships and that this should be done by establishing international standards. He said the job will require the co­ operation of every nation involved in the maritime industry and that "we should not penalize our industrv by trying to establish standards that other people are not going to adhere to." Sen. Beall stressed that this nation can take the leadership in adopting uni­ form standards "so that the United States shipbuilding industry won't be penalized by having to build double bot­ toms when nobody else in the world is going to build them." He added that establishing uniform standards will make the American merchant marine more competitive in the world market. Bentley Cites the Necessity Of Maritime Cooperation Helen Delich Bentley, chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, told the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention that "our future success in the maritime industry depends in large measure on the development and implementation of aggressive marketing programs." Helen Delich Bentley is the Chair­ man of the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion. Appointed to the high-ranking position in 1969, she is the first woman to serve as FMC chairman. Outspoken and hard-working, Mrs. Bentley learned about the maritime industry on the docks and in the shipyards of Balti­ more, Md., when she was employed as a maritime reporter on the Baltimore Sun. Later, she became the Sun's maritime editor, respected throughout the indus­ try for the depth of her knowledge of maritime problems. The FMC chairman said that both maritime labor and management work­ ing together within the National Mari­ time Council to secure additional car­ goes for American ships are "leading the way" in this field. December 1973 She warned, however, that if the maritime industry is allowed to deteri­ orate, it could "not only affect our pres­ ent posture in the world, but could also reduce our ability to meet responsibil­ ities at home and to the nations of the free world who still look to America for leadership." She affirmed that "we all share an awesome responsibility to the maritime industry, which has not only protected this nation in times of strife, but has contributed to its prosperity." The FMC chairman also asserted that "we must insure that the maritime history for this final quarter of the cen­ tury will reflect the kind of spirit and cooperation that has allowed this nation to achieve the greatness which today serves as an inspiration to the entire world," but this would not be possible unless "a spirit of harmony and coop­ eration prevails" within the industry itself. Citing the seriousness of the present energy crisis, Mrs. Bentley remarked that "we can indeed be thankful that President Nixon was so foresighted when he came into office in early 1969 to begin pushing for a new maritime program which finally resulted in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and which in turn has resulted in the con­ struction of new tankers and liquified gas carriers to be added to the American merchant marine in the next several years." She told the assembled delegates that "we in the shipping industry have to do as much as we can on our own to ration­ alize and save, otherwise it may be forced upon us." Mrs. Bentley urged that the Conven­ tion join in the voluntary energy saving program called for by President Nixon, and noted that "it may well be the key to saving countless jobs and livelihoods later on in the game, and at the very least, it represents a start in the right direction." "All of us can save a surprising amount of energy if each person makes, an all-out effort to cut every unneces­ sary fuel and electrical expenditure," she stated. In closing, Mrs. Bentley expressed confidence that the maritime industry Helen Delich Bentley would continue to move steadily for­ ward in the future. "I hope that you will all continue the good work already begun to make the merchant marine of the United States the number one leader on the sea lanes of the World." Page 5 �Falcon Lady Commitfee SiiSf' - I Ih The committee of the Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers) gather for a photo at the ship^s recent payoff in Carteret, N.J. They are, from left: R. Groening, engine delegate; A. Sison, educational director; H. Murranka, deck dele­ gate; T. Smith, ship's chairman; C. Gauthier, secretary-reporter, and A. Bryant, steward delegate. The Falcon Lady was carrying jet fuel from the Persian Gulf. She also made stops at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Piney Point, Md. Pennmar Ship's Committee - V-'-, .• V • '•" Committee members of the bulk carrier Pennmar make ready for an­ other intercoastal voyage. They are, from left: W. Sears, educational director; Z. Berger, secretary-reporter; R. Cook, steward delegate; W. Cofone, ship's chairman; B. Buck, deck delegate, and J. Nettles, engine delegate. Some of the Pennmar's r^ular ports of call are Long Beach and Richmond, Calif.; Portland and Coos Bay, Orew; Seattle, Wash.; Ports­ mouth, N.H., and Baltimore, Md. Bethflor Ship's Committee The committee of the Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel Corp.) take a break after another intercoastal run. They are, from left: C. Sharp, engine delegate; H. C. Dyas, deck delegate; J. Michae, ship's chairman; R. Clark, secretary-reporter; R. Gowan, educational director, and Lorenzo Rinaldi, steward delegate. The Bethflor carries iron ore, structural steel and pig iron in her three holds. >liticsar( Page 6 Attack on the JonSS Act Defeated in the Senate Legislation which would have severely cut into the livelihoods of American seamen—a waiver on the Jones Ac^ of 1920—was defeated in the U.S. Senate last month by a vote of 60 to 27. The strong attack against this Act was launched by Sen. Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.) during hearings on emer­ gency energy legislation. Fannin submitted amendment No. 691 calling for a Jones Act waiver which would permit the Secretary of Commerce to allow foreign-flag tankers to operate in American coastal and in­ ter-coastal waters in the domestic oil trade if he determines that U.S.-flag vessels are not available in sufficient munbers at reasonable rates for the transport of emergency related products within the American domestic trade. Since 1920 the Jones Act has pro­ tected the rights of American seamen to take part in their country's vital coastal, inter-coastal and inland shipping by guaranteeing that only American-flag vessels will participate in domestic trade. It was because of the constant sur­ veillance of the SIU's staff in Washing­ ton, D.C. along with the help of legis­ lators who are protecting the American merchant marine, that Sen. Fannin's move was defeated. His attack on the Jones Act was met head-on in the. Senate by the SIU who supplied Sen. Warren Magnuson (DWash.) with the up-to-the-minute in­ formation needed to refute Sen. Fan­ nin's contention that there are not sufficient numbers of American-flag vessels to meet the demand of the do­ mestic trade. Sen. Magnuson, who has been a long time friend of the U.S. maritime indus­ try explained that a waiver of the Jones Act would be a serious departure from established U.S. law and that at no time during discussion of energy shortages had any proof been supplied to substan­ tiate a lack of domestic transport capac­ ity of U.S.-flag vessels. It was also pointed out by Sen. Mag­ nuson that at a time when the U.S. is working to protect the environment through the application of vigorous ves­ sel construction standards, such a waiver of the Jones Act would permit foreign-flag ships—which are not now covered by the stringent safety require­ ments applied to American-flag vessels —to engage in the coastal, intercoastal and inland trade of the U.S. thereby presenting a severe potential hazard to the environment. In Sen. Fannin's argument for the Jones Act waiver, he reiterated much of the same reasoning consistently pre­ sented by the major oil companies which have a large foreign-flag fleet, a good part of which is idle because of the recent Arab boycott on oil. The SIU feels it is apparent );hat if a waiver of the Jones Act was granted, a door would be open permitting the major oil companies to dlow their ves­ sels into what has traditionally been the American seaman's home waters and would deprive him of his basic job se­ curity in the domestic trade of his own country. Recent statements by the oil compa­ nies have indicated that New England and other northern areas in the U.S. will be suffering heavily this winter because of the oil energy crisis. The companies are attempting to show that there is a lack of American-flag vessels needed to transport energy fuels. The SIU can show that Americanflag tankers are available to meet any demand for carriage of oil and can and have assisted in alleviating the suffering of the New England area. The energy legislation passed both houses of Congress without breach of the Jones Act. Act Spurs Shipbuilding Continued from Page 3 ships have been built or ordered under the Act, with more contracts in the near future", said Rep. O'Neill. He noted that "after years of neglect and misguided government policy", American shipyards have begun to re­ establish their capability by commenc­ ing the construction of both tanker and liquified natural gas vessels. The House Majority Leader also told the delegates that the U.S. balance of trade is shifting in favor of the U.S. once again, and that it is imperative that we have a modem fleet, since hav­ ing the balance of trade in our favor is no good unless those goods are carried in American bottoms. Emphasizing that the U.S. must avoid the disadvantages of dependence on any other nation or nations in any area of trade, especially in light of the severe problems created by the Arab oil em­ bargo, the Congressman said: "It is therefore in the national inter­ est to maintain an efficient and strong merchant marine. We have been called upon to develop energy independence over the next decade . . . Carrying our goods on our own ships is the best way I know of to insure commercial inde­ pendence." Rep. O'Neill noted that the building and sailing of American ships has a definite multiplier effect on the econ­ omy, through its creation, of new and additional jobs in other sectors for many Americans. He also strongly stressed that while it is important to build new ships, "it is also important that we provide cargoes to fill those American bottoms." Noting that most other nations of the world strongly protect their merchant fleets, the Congressman said: "The Japanese carry nearly 80 per­ cent of their own trade, and the Nor­ wegians carry far in excess of 50 percent of their commerce in Norwegian bot­ toms. "By comparison, the United States carries only five percent. No one in America would think of aUowing for­ eign competitors to build 80 percent of our automobiles — neither should any American be complacent about the fact that we assign the task of carrying our goods to others. "It is therefore necessary for us to readjust our thinking, and our policy, and begin insisting 'more cargo for American ships'. "When this happens, the U.S. will be on the road to full recovery, and I want to assure the delegates to this Con­ vention that this is what I'll be fighting for," O'Neill concluded. Seafarers Log I �At the SlUNA Convention Sec. Dent Sees Resurgence in M aritime Field Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent, speaking before approximately 200 delegates at the SIUNA Conven­ tion, sighted the progress that has been made in the maritime industry and ex­ pressed "optimism and confidence" in its future. Appearing on the first day of the Convention, Dent pointed out, "this convention opens on a buoyant note with the collective American maritime industry undergoing one of the most dynamic upgrading programs in its long history." "The signposts of progress in bring­ ing about a resurgence of our nation's maritime strength are readily visible.... This is in sharp contrast to the pessi­ mism and fears that wracked the indus­ try only five years ago." Secretary Dent recounted the frus­ trations of the 1960's when the Ameri­ can merchant marine was progressively declining. "Then in the fall of 1968, Richard Nixon, in his campaign for the presi­ dency, pledged, if elected, to come for­ ward with a federal maritime policy and program to restore the United States to the rank of a first-class maritime power. "He fulfilled that pledge .during his first year in office. As you know, the enabling legislation subsequently was enacted as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. "That law has now been on the books for three years. It is readily apparent that maritime labor and management and the Maritime Administration, under the leadership of Assistant Sec­ retary Blackwell, have made splendid progress in implementing its many farreaching objectives." Dent then outlined some of the high­ lights of the progress that has been made: • "American shipyards are bulging with a record peacetime volume of or­ ders... more than 80 new ships, aggre­ gating more than 5Vi million tons, with a contract value of $3 billion. • "These ships are of advance de­ signs and high productivity. Many of them will be able to compete against their foreign counterparts without op­ erating subsidies. • "The shipyards also have re­ sponded to the productivity gains inher­ ent in the President's program....Earlier this month one of the yards received a contract for four LNG ships which re­ quire no construction subsidy. • "The maritime resurgence under way is by no means confined to the for­ eign trade segment of our fleet. Long overdue vessel replacement programs are being undertaken by our Great Lakes operators. Construction of inland waterways vessels continues at a rapid pace...." Dent expressed his department's gratification on the cooperation and dedication that is being displayed by all parts of the industry in working together to shape America's maritime destiny. "In this endeavor," he said, "Paul Hall and the SIU have been untiring in providing the support and initiatives needed to advance our mutual objec­ tives. Working together, we have come a long way in a few short years, and I am confident that we will make even greater progress in the years ahead." Dent, who SIUNA President Paul Hall called "one of the best Secretaries of Commerce" this country has had, also discussed the energy crisis and its Frederick B. Dent effect upon the maritime industry. Dent noted that "the Maritime Ad­ ministration is holding a series of re­ gional conferences... so that all con­ cerned will have a current assessrnent of the effects of shortages and to dis­ cuss possible management approaches to conserve scarce energy supplies." In concluding, the Secretary thanked the Union for its "hard work and dedi­ cation" in promoting "our Natibn's prosperity, and the renewal of this country as a maritime cower." Sec. Brennan Praises Maritime Labor, Industry U.S. Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan told the assembled delegates of the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention that both maritime labor and manage­ ment deserved a great deal of credit for their combined effort in awakening the nation to the particular needs of the maritime industry. Brennan was nominated to the labor cabinet post by President Nixon last February and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate shortly thereafter. He is the first trade unionist to hold a Cabinet position since the late Martin P. Durkin, president of the Plumbers and Pipe­ fitters, who served as Labor Secretary r;i 11 L:: • 1 1 i for nine months during the Eisenhower Jits; Administration. Peter J. Brennan Secretary Brennan, former president "Maritime labor and management of the New York City and New York realized the industry was going down," State Building and Construction Trades said Brennan, but decided to do some­ Council, noted that the U.S. merchant thing about it, because it was obvious no marine had been neglected in the years one else would." since World War II by both government Brennan, still a member of the Paint­ and industry. ers Union, continued, "the leadership on both sides, labor and management, decided to make some noise in Wash­ ington to get some attention for the maritime industry, and as a result final­ ly got that attention. It was long over­ due—and I know you are going to make that needed attention continue in the future." Recalling the old days and the tough times in the sailors' movement, Brennan asserted that "nobdy is going to snowjob the SIU. You understand who your friends are and, as you have always done in the past, even if you have to stand alone, you support them." "For that reason I take my hat off to you," he continued. "You stand up for what is right even though you are criti­ cized by people who couldn't be half the man that many of you are—and many of us who had to struggle through the rough times in this world." Looking to the future of the maritime industry, the Secretary of Labor ex­ pressed his well wishes to the SIU in the upcoming struggles. "I hope that you will sail for many, many years the great ships that are be­ ing built now and will be built tomor­ row, and that you will be sailing under the American flag, working with follow Americans—and that the time will not be too far off when we can again say that the American merchant marine is number one on the ocean." Delegates At Work ' -rjv,- Delegates attending the 16th Biennial SIUNA Convention in Washington, D.C. last month. December 1973 Page 7 �^.1; House Hearings Continue On Oil Import Legislation The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee continues to hold Congressional hearings on the proposed Oil Imports Bill, which would require that a portion of all of America's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. For several years, the SIU has been conducting a long, slow uphill battle for such legislation in the U.S. Congress. The legislation under consideration requires that 20 percent of the nation's oil imports be immediately transported on U.S.-flag tankers, to be increased to 25 percent after June 30, 1975 and to at least 30 percent after June 30, 1977. Presently, there are 221 U.S. Con­ gressmen who have expressed their open support for the bill. For over a month now, the House Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, has been hearing and evaluating testimonies, both pro and con, on the oil legislation. In a recent testimony. Congressman John H. Dent (D-Pa.), one of the cosponsors of the bill, stated that "enact­ ment of this legislation would result in a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine es­ sential to the political, economic, and defense needs of our country." Representing the U.S. shipbuilding industry, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, confidently stated that the nation's ship­ building industry was in fact ready, will­ ing and able to construct the tankers needed to sufficiently meet the require­ ments of the proposed biU. Also testifying at the hearings were several members of the Commission on American Shipbuilding, set up three years ago under provisions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. Recently, the Commission submitted an extensive report, signed by six of its seven members, on the status of the U.S. maritime industry to Congress and to President Nixon. Rear Adm. Albert G. Mumma, (Ret.), chairman of the Commission, told the House Committee that "the security of this nation, industrially as well as militarily, demands that the United States exercise greater direct control of its seaborne transportation through the use of U.S.-flag ships." The Rear Admiral said he questioned the wisdom of relying on the so-called flag-of-convenience fleet to respond to our needs in time of emergency. "There is little basis today for be­ lieving that a U.S. owned ship under a foreign flag and manned by a foreign crew would remain available to the United States in time of crisis," asserted Mumma. Noting recent developments in the Mid East where a percentage of our for­ eign oil supply has been cut off, Adm. Mumma stated that it was evident that the United States "must achieve greater self reliance and independence in its seaborne transportation of vital mate­ rials and fuels to preclude similar cut­ offs through foreign denial of ocean car­ riage." A second Commission member, Stan­ ley Powell, also testifying in favor of the legislation, told the Congressional Committee that "if any nation or group of nations is allowed to gain substantial dominance in the ownership or control of the world transportation system, the flow of raw materids and finished goods could be directed to suit that nation's best interests which could well be op­ posed to the interests of the United States." Powell warned, that in such a case. Page 8 "the opportunities for international, political and economic leverage and blackmail would be considerable " W. H. Krome George, president of the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) and the only dissenting member of the Shipbuilding Commis­ sion, told the House Committee that passage of the oil imports legislation would "do great damage to this coun­ try's historic policy of supporting free international movements of goou.. and services and would likely encourage re­ taliatory steps from foreign producing countries." Citing President Nixon's prediction that the United States would be energy independent by 1980, the ALCOA President suggested that "we could find ourselves with a lot of excess shipyard capacity and an excess fleet of tankers which would not be competitive in world trades." However, President Nixon, speaking before the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Con­ vention refuted this testimony in his statement that "the United States will always continue to play its part in the world, but the United States will never be dependent on any other part of the world whenever there is a crisis. We will continue to trade with other nations, and that will expand. We will continue to use their energy sources whenever they are at the right price, and that will ex­ pand. But we want to be in a position so that nobody can cut our lifeline." i4 mmimm s. By B. Rocker After much concerted effort involving vigorous action by the SIU, bills dealing with the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Public Health Service hos­ pitals have been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President—7 both of these new laws are milestone victories for Seafarers. U.S. Poblic Health Service Hospitals The fight to keep the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals open has occupied a great deal of the time of SIU representatives in Washington, D. C. In March, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare advised Con­ gress of its intention to close the doors of the USPHS hospitals and to ar­ range for contracted care elsewhere for the primary beneficiaries of the hospitals. The closing date was set as July 26th. Determined to continue its battle to keep the hospitals open, the SIU ob­ tained an injunction from the Federal Court which prohibited the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare from carrying out its plans for the hospitals. TTie effect of this injunction was two-fold—while the hospitals remained open to Seafarers and others, the SIU was simultaneously working to in­ crease support for legislation that would permanently insure the operation of the eight remaining PHS hospitalsi On Nov. 19, the President signed the Military Procurement Bill, to which was attached an amendment from Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) call­ ing for the continued and uninterrupted operation of the hospital system. During the period when the fate of the hospitals hung in the balance, many facilities were not kept in good repair. The SIU is already working to see to it that PHS facilities now secure all necessary repairs so that their services to Seafarers and others can continue to be first-class. Trans-Alaska Pipeline Cargo Preference Bill Receives More Support Support for legislation to delegate a portion of all oil imports to U.S. ships came up during recent hearings before the prestigious Joint Economics Com­ mittee of the Congress. The subcommittee on International Economics has been holding hearings into the subject of energy imports and the U.S. balance of payments. One witness, William G. Croly, a private consultant, urged development of a U.S.-flag tanker fleet. He declared: "One consequence of the current em­ bargo on crude oil shipments to the United States is that certain Arab na­ tions may refuse to load foreign flag tankers that operate from Iran, Nigeria or Venezuela to the United States— similar to the present so-called 'black list' of tankers operating to Israel over the last 20 years. "Such tankers may not be loaded at Arab ports which will make foreign • tanker owners chary of trading to the United States. The obvious conse­ quence, of course, is even higher freight rates on the remaining tankers that will trade to the U.S. "In my opinion, this latter possibility of a 'black list' of tankers trading with the U.S. is an excellent reason for sup­ porting a law requiring the transport of at least 50 percent of our imported oil in U.S. flag tankers. This would stimu­ late a larger U.S. flag tanker fleet which not only would help significantly to re­ duce our balance of payments deficit, but would ensure a reasonable cost of transportation with the absolute de­ pendability of U.S. flag vessels." A second long fought for victory for Seafarers occurred last month when the President signed the bill into law which grants the right-of-way for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and permits construction to begin immediately. It has been over five years since oil was first discovered on Alaska's North Slope. Experts estimate that the 48-inch line from the North Slope to Valdez will be completed within five years, and two million barrels of oil per day will then be flowing to U.S. markets. Clearly, transportation of this oil cargo will require more ships, create more jobs and help with the energy crisis. Jones Act Exemption While much of our effort is directed towards the passage of legislation de­ signed to provide more jobs and stimulate growth of the domestic maritime industry, the SIU is also constantly vigUant against passage of legislation which might be harmful to the Seafarer and his industry. During recent Senate action on the Emergency Energy Bill, the SIU was able to successfully block a last-minute attempt to add on an amendment to the energy bill which would have waived the Jones Act to allow foreign-flag ships to move oil from one U.S. port to another. Passed by Congress in 1920, the purpose of the Jones Act has always been to protect cargo for U.S. ships. This most recent attempt to interfere with this objective is one of many made by those who have no interest in a viable U.S.-flag fleet. Now that our merchant marine is beginning to show definite signs of growth and is working to regain its place in the world market, we must be constantly alert to protect the Jones Act from such exemptions—exemptions which would destroy the domestic maritime industry. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is flie way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Seafarers Log �At SlUNA Convention Calhoon Calls for Unify, Bilateral Trade 1 "We have come a long way toward getting a better, more progressive indus­ try," asserted Jesse Calhoon, general president of the Marine Engineers Be­ nevolent Association, at the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention. "But even with all of the progress that has been made," he continued, "there are still problems facing the in­ dustry. We are a long way from being home free—we are a long way from having the American flag number one on the oceans." Calhoon told the Convention that the maritime industry must concentrate on three major areas in the future to over­ come these problems. As outlined by the MEBA president, the first area of forward movement "must be within the American maritime labor movement itself." He stressed the importance of com­ munication, cooperation and unity of purpose "if we are to get ourselves into a position to take on our enemies." Calhoy^id the next major problem facing the maritime industry was the need for contracting new and expanded bilateral trade agreements for the U.S. berth line trade. He pointed out to the Convention the huge successes of both the U.S.-South Continued on Page 11 Jesse Calhoon NMU President Notes Points of Unity The President of the National Mari­ time Union, Shannon Wall, spoke be­ fore the delegates at the SIUNA Con­ vention and emphasized the many points of unity that exist between his organization and the Seafarers. "I believe that it can be safely said that at least 85 percent of the time the programs and policies and the aspira­ tions and actions of the NMU and the SIU are identical and I don't think we should dwell upon the other 15 per­ cent." Wall went on to outline some of the areas in which the two unions have al­ ready shown unity. "The kind of unity of purpose, I think, can be exemplified by the activ­ ities of the NMU and SIU at the ILO meetings, the IMCO meetings and other international affairs that we attend." Wall also pointed to the National Maritime Council as another example of SIU and NMU unity. "I have only been on the Executive Board of the National Maritime Coun­ cil for a little over nine months now and 1 know that President Hall and a num­ ber of offieers of the Seafarers Union have attended meetings, have spoken at banquets and other functions of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "While Paul is introduced as Presi­ dent of the Seafarers International Union, we have always known that he speaks not just for the SIU but he has been also the spokesman for all of the maritime unions affiliated with the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "I have had the privilege on two oc­ casions since I have been on the Board to speak for the maritime industry. While I am introduced as the President of the National Maritime Union, 1 fully realize that my responsibilities arc to represent the entire maritime labor affil­ iated to that Council." Expressing his belief in the NMC, Wall stated, ". . . 1 would say that the time and effort and the money that we are putting into the National Maritime Council is all worth it." "It is money well spent and I think it is indeed showing progress and produc­ tion." Wall also pointed out that "we have a unity of membership. I say it is vir­ tually impossible to tell an NMU mem­ ber and an SIU member, or a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union or anyone else apart." "If you talk to these men about their aims, their ambitions, their problems, their fears and wants and needs you Shannon Wall could not tell an SIU member from an NMU member. "Their skills are interchangeable. We both have the same Coast Guard en­ dorsement." Wall also spoke about the possibility of the "unity of organizations" in the future. Speaking about investors who go in­ to the maritime industry. Wall said, "I think that we have had in the pasf a self protection clause as written into our contract which, instead of self-protecting us, has proven to be a hindrance to people coming in with new capital, with new ideas and new programs that are so desperately needed in our organization, in our industry." "We need new blood and financing and we should not discourage people from coming into this industry." Wall also commented that, "I can state that it is very easy to improve the working conditions and benefits for the membership, but at the same time let us not price ourselves out of business." . Wall concluded his speech by noting, "in the long run the only meaningful thing that will come out of all these words and all of these actions is if it does a better job or if it enables us to do a better job in representing our mem­ bers." "So, Paul, Board members, and dele­ gates to this 16th SIUNA Convention, if these remarks have helped in any way to improve our work toward the better­ ment of our membership, it will all have been worthwhile." In commenting on Wall's speech, Paul Hall told the Convention delegates, "I certainly believe we should try to work much closer together." Nixon Is Presented Model Of Supertanker Brooklyn An impressive five-and-a-half-foot long replica of the 225,000 dw ton turbotanker Brooklyn was presented to President Richard M. Nixon by SIU President Paul Hall at the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention in Washing­ ton, D.C. The $70 million crude carrier was built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the Brooklyn was skillfully handled by the nearly 2,800 SlU-affiliated United Industrial Work­ ers employed at the Seatrain Yard. Joe Kahn, chairman of the board of Seatrain also took part in the presenta­ tion ceremonies. In presenting the beautiful model to President Nixon, Hall noted that "this replica represents a gift to you from not only our organization, but from Joe Kahn, the gentleman who built it." The glass-encased model was also accompanied by a small engraved plaque. It read: "This model of the TT Brooklyn, largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, is presented to the Honorable Richard M. Nixon, Presi­ dent of the United States, in grateful appreciation for his leadership in the effort to revitalize the American mari­ time industry. "The TT Brooklyn was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 in an American shipyard by American workers, most of them drawn from depressed areas and given the opportunity to learn and develop craft skills. December 1973 "The operation of the Brooklyn, manned by American seamen under the U.S. flag will be of great benefit to tbe nation, and is an important evidence of the President's commitment to restore our merchant marine to a vigorous, competitive position on the high seas, and to restore employment and profit in shipping and shipbuilding industries at home." The Brooklyn is under a 25-year charter to Petrofino, a Belgian firm with an American subsidiary. After her seatrials, she will carry oil from the Persian Gulf to European Ports. The Brooklyn will eventually carry foreign crude to the United States but this is not possible until deepwater, offshore ports are available in this country. Two other ships, the Williamsburgh and the Stuyvesant, are also under con­ struction at the Seatrain Yard. The Williamsburgh will be launched this Spring and the Stuyvesant in approxi­ mately one year. A contract for a fourth ship has also been signed by the Maritime Adminis­ tration, and the prediction for the future is that the Seatrain Yard will build two supertankers per year. SIUNA President Paul Hail, left, presents model of supertanker Brooklyn, to President Nixon while Joe Kahn, chairman of the Board of Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., looks on. Page 9 �IBU Holds Convention •tr Officers of the SlU-afflllated United Industrial Workers of North America are sworn in at their fourth Quadrennial Convention last month. UIW Sets Goals at 4th Quadrennial Convention The United Industrial Workers of North America, an SIU affiliate, held their Fourth Quardennial Convention on Nov. 28 in Washington, D.C., im­ mediately following the close of the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention. SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, national director of the UIW, chaired the Convention. The Convention proceedings in­ cluded individual reports from the Na­ tional Director and Area Representa­ tives. In accord with the UIW Consti­ tution, elections of new officers for the next four years were also held. Frank Drozak was elected to the post of Na­ tional Director. He told the conven­ tion he intended to carry out his term of office "working together with the other union officials for the betterment of the entire membership and for the advancement and expansion of the UIW as a whole." Joe DiGiorgio was elected as UIW Secretary-Treasurer; Ralph Quinnonez elected as Atlantic Coast Area Director; Paul Drozak as Gulf Coast Area Di­ rector, and Bill Dobbins as Great Lakes Area Director. Also elected at the Convention were John Fay and Warren Leader as Assist­ ant Atlantic Coast Area Directors; Abraham Alvarez as Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director, and Joe Huber was elected as Assistant Great Lakes Area Director. The UIW officials were sworn in by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams. There has been a great deal of prog­ ress in the UIW since the last Conven­ tion. Much of this growth has devel­ oped in the New York City area due to the opening of the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by Seatrain Shipbuilding late in 1969. As reported by National Director Frank Drozak, there are presently 2,800 UIW members employed at the shipyard, both in ship construction and office capacities. The vast majority of these em­ ployes are from minority groups and reside in the local communities sur­ rounding the yard. Accomplishments at the Seatrain yard have been outstanding. The TT Brooklyn, largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, was christened at the yard this past June 30, and will soon be ready for her sh^edown cruise—and more impor­ tantly, a long career in the vitally nec­ essary field of oil carriage. Tlie second vessel, the TT Williamsburgh, an exact sistership to the Brooklyn, is approximately 55 percent complete and is rapidly heading toward a Spring 1974 launching. The keel for the TT Stuyvesant, third Page 10 ship to be built at the yard, was laid on Oct. 26, and a contract for a fourth ship has already been signed with the Mari­ time Administration. The prediction for the future is that employment for UIW members at the yard could expand to 6,000 workers. Expansion has also occurred in other areas of the UIW in the past four years. Gulf Coast Area Director Paul Dro­ zak reported that the Gulf region had grown from one to eight shops, and pre­ dicted that with hard work the Union could double this figure in the next few years. John Fay reported that the Philadel­ phia area had acquired no additional shops but that expansion did occur within that area's existing contracted companies. Warren Leader told the Convention that there was a great potential for fur­ ther expansion in the Baltimore area— and Gordon Spencer reported that the UIW held 600 jobs in the Norfolk area. The Convention agreed that over the next four years strong measures must be taken in the field of organizing un­ organized companies. Delegates at the Convention also passed a Constitutional amendment in­ creasing dues and initiation fee as fol­ lows: dues which are now $6 per month shall be increased to $8 per month com­ mencing Jan. 1,1974. The initiation fee of $25 shall be increased to $75 begin­ ning Jan. 1, 1974. In his report. National Director Frank Drozak told the assembled group that an effort to improve the system of contract enforcement is being proposed to standardize all collective bargaining agreements for all companies having similar operations. The goal is the development of a standardized schedule of contributions to the various plans. The present system which has different rates of contribu­ tions for each company has become too difficult to manage efficiently. A single contribution rate will make it possible to devote additional time to the im­ provement of overall welfare service. Reporting on Washington legislative activities, Drozak said that recent Con­ gressional actions showed an increased interest in the pension benefits for work­ ers. This legislative concern is in re­ sponse to numerous failures within the private pension plan sector which have left many workers high and dry at a time in life when they can least afford a financial setback. In closing, the Convention agreed to work hard in the field of organizing— and expressed the goal of a doubled membership by the next Convention. "It is especially important to begin The SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union held its Fourth Quadrennial ' and sustain organizing drives in those geographic regions and industries which Convention on Nov. 29, following com­ have been traditionally most resistant pletion of business at the SIU's 16th to union organization," said Drozak. Biennial Convention in Washington, D. C. ____ Drozak also reported' on the SiU'o SIU Vice President and IBU's legislative activities in the national director of the IBU, chaired U.S. Congress—and stressed the im­ the convention. portance of contributions to SPAD in Delegates at the IBU Convention maintaining our political weapons. passed a Constitutional amendment in­ Following is a brief outline of these creasing dues and initiation fee as fol­ issues: lows: dues which are now $43 per • A serious threat to the Jones Act, quarter shall be increased to $50 per which protects America's coastwise, inquarter commencing Jan. 1, 1974. The tercoastal and inland waterways traffic initiation fee of $500 shall be increased from foreign-flag competition, was nar­ to $600 beginning Jan. 1,1974. rowly defeated in the Senate. Paul Drozak was unanimously elect­ • On Nov. 16, 1973 the Senate ed to the post of National Director; Joe passed a bill, strongly supported by the DiGiorgio was elected as Secretary IBU, to repeal the "No Mixing Rule" Treasurer; Frank Drozak as Atlantic which prohibits the mixing of regulated Coast Area Director; Lindsey Williams and unregulated commodities in the as Gulf Coast Area Director and Byron same vessel or tow. The bill now goes to Kelly was elected as Great Lakes Area the House of Representatives for further Director. action. Ed Pulver and Gordon Spencer were • On Nov. 19, 1973, the President elected to the posts of Assistant Atlan­ signed unto law the 1974 Military Pro­ tic Coast Area Directors; Ray Herold curement Act, and with it an amend­ as Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director ment that will keep the remaining eight and Dave LeBaron was elected as As­ USPHS hospitals open and fully operat­ ing. sistant Great Lakes Area Director. • The National Water Commission In his report. National Director Dro­ zak told the Convention that at the recently issued a report which calls for a major overhaul of the nation's water present rate of growth, tonnage moved on the inland waterways will double policies and programs, and has been between now and 1985. However, pres­ submitted to the Senate Committee on sures resulting from this rapidly in­ Interior and Insular Affairs. The 590 page report contains 232 creasing traffic growth are being met. specific recommendations including the In 1972 alone, the barge industry built 1,400 new barges—an all time one- imposition of user charges on domestic water carriers through the collection of year record. fuel taxes and lockage fees. In 1973, in response to increasing The IBU is bitterly opposed to this demands, 24 new tugs and towboats recommendation and on Feb. 5, 1973 were put into service among the IBU's testified before the Commission's hear­ various contracted companies—and an ings, stating that sucfi tolls would lead to additional 29 boats are either under three disastrous effects: less cargo being construction or on contract. shipped via water; use by shippers of Drozak also reported that water alternative modes, and use of dternatransportation remains the most eco­ tive sources of supply. nomical form of moving cargo. On the The IBU will continue to fight this average, one dollar will move a ton of move with all available resources. freight 66 miles by rail, 15 miles by In their reports, the JBU Area Repre­ truck, five miles by air—but 330 miles sentatives stressed the need for a con­ by water. tinuing flow of highly qualified people The inland waterways industry has into the industry—and strongly recom­ managed to keep its transportation mended every IBU member to take ad­ rates down to 1960 levels of three to vantage of the training and upgrading four mills per ton-mile despite higher facilities available at the Lundeberg operating costs. School, Piney Point. The full range of National Director Drozak pointed these courses are thoroughly outlined in out that one of the founding purposes this issue of the LOG. of the IBU was to organize unorganized workers—and to protect all workers within the IBU's jurisdiction from the exploitation and wage cutting tactics of unorganized employers. The Convention closed on an upward note, with all delegates expressing op­ timism for the expansion of the IBU in the next four years. Delegates and officers of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union conduct business during their fourth Quadrennial Convention in Washington, D.C. Seafarers Log �7/300 Shipboard Jobs Involved Bradford Island Committee President Nixon Signs Alaska Pipeline Bill A major legislative battle— vigorously waged by the SIU, the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO —ended in victory when President Nixon on Nov. 16 signed into law a bill authorizing construction of the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. The 789-mile pipeline wiU carry some two million barrels of oil a day from the North Slope to the ice-free southern port of Valdez. Discovered re­ serves in the Prudhoe Bay area already total an estimated 10 billion barrels and the pipeline authorization is expected to spur further exploration and develop­ ment in this oil-rich area which could provide the nation with a secure source of domestic fuel. tion of the pipeline. At the same time, the SIU, AF^-CIO and the MTD re­ jected Ae proposal for a Canadian pipeline because it would provide no direct benefit to American workers and industry. The construction design of the pipe­ line includes the latest safety features to insure adequate protection for the en­ vironment and that oil will be carried safely on American-flag ships. The legislation calling for authoriza­ tion of immediate construction of the pipeline—including a special amend­ ment preventing further delays through court actions—was introduced in the Senate by Henry M. Jackson (DWash.) and in the House by Rep. John Melcher (D-Mont.) The special amendment was sponsored by Senators Mike Gravel and Ted Stevens of Alaska. On Oct. 18, liouse and Senate Con­ ferees reached agreement on the bill. In addition to preventing further en­ vironmental challenges, the law also al­ lows the Secretary of Interior to grant as much additional right-of-way foot­ age as necessary. The Conference bill was passed by strong margins in both houses of Congress and sent to the President. The North Slope oil field is the larg­ est ever found in North America. Geol­ ogists estimate that, in addition to the 24 billion barrels of high-quality crude laying 6,000 to 10,000 feet below the permafrost, there is 26 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the reservoir with the oU that can provide energy equiva­ lent to another million barrels of oil per day. Construction on the $4.5 billion proj­ ect is scheduled to begin next spring and the first oil could arrive in Valdez within five years after pipelaying is be­ gun. The storage area at Valdez will have a capacity of 20 million barrels of crude. Of particular importance to the SIU and the nation's maritime industry is the fact that about 40 U.S.-flag tankers will move this oil from the Valdez terminal to refineries on the West Coast, provid­ ing more than 1,300 sea-going jobs and thousands more for American ship­ yard workers. The Jones Act requires that tankers on the Valdez-West Coast run be constructed in American yards and that the oil be transported aboard American-flag ships. The signing of the Trans-Alaska pipeline authorization bill by President Nixon ended a four year fight led by environmentalists who, in March 1970, got an injunction blocking issuance of a construction permit and urged Con­ gressional support for an alternative pipeline throng Canada. Two years later, in March 1972, the One of the most difficult and compli­ Interior Department presented an en­ cated battles waged by the SIU in recent vironmental impact statement after years—the fi^t to save the Public careful study of ecological factors re­ Health Service hospitals—^was won lating to boA construction and opera­ when President Nixon on Nov. 19 Committee members aboard the tanker Bradford Island (Steuart Tanker) gather topside at recent payoff at Royal Petroleum Docks in Fort Reading, N.J. They are, from left: L. Nixon, educational director; H. Cross, steward delegate; A. Boney, ship's chairman; J. Hodges, secretary-reporter and J. Cyr, engine delegate. Calhoon Calls for Action Continued from Page 9 American, and U.S.-Russia trade agree­ ments, and stated that "if we can extend our bilateral shipping agreements to all other berth line trades, we will have bedded our berth liners down for the foreseeable future and then the shipping companies can build up their fleets." The third major area, Calhoon told the assembled delegates, "is the bill pending in Congress to require a portion of America's oil imports be carried on U.S.-fiag ships." The MEBA president noted that op­ position to the bill by the oil industry was very formidable. He explained that seven of the largest 16 companies in the United States are oil fims. The oil industry controls 84 percent of the U.S. refining capacity, 72 percent of the natural gas companies, 30 percent of the coal reserves, 20 per­ cent of the domestic coal production, over 50 percent of the uranium reserves and 25 percent of the U.S. milling ca­ pacity for vuanium. In addition, the U.S. oil industry con­ trols a majority of world exploration, extraction, transportation, refining and marketing of oil. "These firms are no longer oil com­ panies, they are multi-national energy corporations," confirmed Calhoon. "They have grabbed monopolistic con­ trol over humanity throughout the world." "The oil industry does not want to deal with American labor," he contin­ ued. "They want to operate in national secrecies ... it is more profitable." Calhoon told the Convention that "when we take on the oil bill, we are taking on an enemy with unlimited re­ sources." "But I believe if we all put our shoulders to the wheel that we will get the bill and we will get it in 1974," he predicted. SIU Wins Long Baffle To Save PHS Blackwell Sees Progress Continued from Page 3 cent but the most recent contract for conventional tankers required only a 35 percent subsidy," stated Blackwell. "More impressively," he continued, "six months ago three LNGs were or­ dered at the subsidy rate of only 16.5 percent, and last month wc signed con­ tracts for four more LNGs which will be built without any construction sub­ sidy." "We in the Maritime Administration are pleased by the way American yards are narrowing the gap between U.S. and foreign shipbuilding prices, for it means that the taxpayers' dollars are buying far more today than they could when we were subsidizing more than half of the shipbuilding costs," he maintained. He noted that the subsidized con­ tracts have created 125,000 man years of employment in American shipyards, and will eventually translate into an ex­ cess, of 3,000 jobs for American sea­ farers. Blackwell also assessed the impor­ tance of the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement, and the possibility of other such agreements with other nations in the future. "At the time we signed the Soviet December 1973 trade agreement," he informed the Con­ vention, "43 of our tankers totalling 1.4 million dead-weight tons were idle for lack of employment. A recent tabula­ tion revealed that 51 American flag tankers were fixed for a total of 94 voy­ ages in this trade. In terms of seafaring employment it provided more than 1,500 jobs for American seamen. It also resulted in our bulk fleet being fully employed for the first time in several years." Blackwell also stressed the necessity of the maritime industry's marketing programs under the auspices of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "Greater shipper patronage is vital to our maritime program. New ships, no matter how efficient they are, cannot compete effectively if they sail half full," he stated. In closing, Blackwell expressed his appreciation to the entire SIU for "the solid and consistent support and co­ operation the SIU has extended the Maritime Administration in the efforts to implement President Nixon's mari­ time program." "If we continue to exert our best ef­ forts, we can and will restore the Amer­ ican merchant marine to. a leading position on the world's trade routes," he concluded. signed into law the 1974 Military Pro­ curement Authorization Act which con­ tained an amendment guaranteeing that the eight PHS hospitals will remain open for both out-patient and in-patient service. The new measure provides an appro­ priation of $98 million to operate the eight existing hospitals and the 32 PHS clinics in port cities across the nation. Also—^for the first time in four years— an additional $18 million is provided for modernizing and upgrading the hospitals. The three-year-long victory for Sea­ farers came despite persistent efforts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to shut down the hospitals or transfer them to community control. Despite Congressional approval of the Public Health Hospital system, HEW earlier this year renewed its efforts to shut down the hospitals. With strong support from the SIU, Congress thwarted this attempt to close the hospi­ tals by adding an amendment to the Emergency Medical Services Bill which would keep the system operating. Meanwhile, as Congress was debat­ ing this bill, the SIU obtained an injunc­ tion in the District Court of Washing­ ton, D.C. in July preventing HEW from going ahead with plans to close the hospitals. Although Congress passed the Emer­ gency Medical Services Bill by a wide majority. President Nixon vetoed the measure and efforts to override the veto failed by a scant five votes in the House of Representatives. Then, in October, Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, tacked a PHS rider to the Military Authorization BUI. That amendment was also sponsored by Senators J. Glenn BeaU, Jr. (R-Md.), Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.), Alan Cranston, (D-Calif.), Henry M. Jack­ son (D-Wash.), Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.) and John Tower (R-Tex.). This time the measure won White House approval, and insures that the hospitals and clinics wiU remain avaUable to Seafarers. The years of uncertainty over the future of the hospitals have taken a heavy toll of the hospitals' staffs, and for years the hospitals have not been modernized or upgraded. The SIU wUl monitor the hospitals to insure that the modernization and upgrading program authorized in the new law is imple­ mented. SIU Brooklyn Clinic Moves The SllTs Brooklyn medical clinic has moved to its new loca­ tion at Union headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave. from 685 Third Ave., according to Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical director. Dr. Logue advises Seafarers that the clinic open for busi­ ness." Patients may call the clinic at 212-965-2440 for appointments. Page 11 �t : li ff Counting votes of the Union dues and initiation fee increase referendum is the SlU membership-elected Tallying Committee of (I. to r.): Chairman Edgar C. Anderson, Gilberto R. Salazar, Richard McDonald, Nicholas D'Amante, Jasper C. Anderson and Joseph N. Powers. Amendment Passed to Up Dues and Initiation Fees A Constitutional Amendment, which provides for the increase of dues and initiation fees, was passed by an over­ whelming majority vote by the member­ ship in an Oct. 2 to Oct. 31,1973 refer­ endum. The amendment contained two prop­ ositions which were voted on separately. Proposition #1 read: "Effective Jan. 1,1974, the initiation fee for all new full book members shall be $600.00, and that our constitution's Article V, Section 2, be so amended.. And that this change be applicable as well to all applicants who have not completed full payment of the present initiation fee by Dec. 31,1973." Final tally on this proposition was 3,044 yes; 235 no; 4 void; 8 no votes, and 11 challenged. Proposition #2 read: "Effective Jan. 1,1974, the calendar quarterly dues for all members shall be $50.00." The final count on the above was 3,002 yes; 276 no; 4 void; 9 no votes, and 11 challenged. The SIU's Union Tallying Commit­ tee, elected at headquarters on Nov. 5, 1973 for the purpose of tallying the membership vote on the amendment, submitted their report to the Secretary Treasurer's office on Nov. 9, 1973 for presentation to the membership. The Committee's election was con­ ducted under Article XXV of the SIU Constitution. The Committee consisted of six full book members: Edgar Anderson and Nicholas D'Amante of the deck depart­ ment; Gilberto Salazar and Richard McDonald of the engine department, New SPAD Certificates For Job Security The membership this month unani­ the USPHS hospitals, and also was able mously concurred in a report of the to secure passage of the Trans-Alaska secretary-treasurer that voluntary con­ pipeline. tributions to SPAD will be in the form And the 1970 Merchant Marine Act of $20 certificates effective Jan. 1,1974 —which was the key to the rebuilding to replace the existing SPAD receipts. of the American merchant marine—is directly the result of this membership's In his report to the general member­ voluntary participation in SPAD. ship meeting at headquarters Dec. 3, But we have to step-up our efforts on Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio said: "I'm certain that all of our mem­ the legislative front. DiGiorgio said: bers are aware that the real key to our "We are still pushing for an oil import job security is in the amount of success quota bill, and at this very moment we we have in Washington through our are fighting those special interest groups who are .seeking to destroy the Jones legislative efforts." Act." He reminded the members that the All of our efforts in politics are aimed SIU has been successful in the political at just one thing—job security for Sea­ arena through their participation in farers—and the voluntary contributions SPAD but he also warned that our work of our members to SPAD is the only is far from finished. vehicle to achieve our goal by enabling During the pas', month the Union, us to continue our support of those Con­ after a long and complicated struggle, gressmen who are firmly committed to succeeded in getting legislation to save a strong American merchant marine. I I I W Page 12 i>>i> - J mmr, and Joseph Powers and Jaspar Ander­ son of the steward department. Brother Edgar Anderson was elected chairman of the Committee. A total of 10,750 numbered ballots were issued to 26 ports, as well as 32 absentee ballots issued to eligible mem­ bers aboard vessels not scheduled to be in a port where a ballot could be se­ cured. All unused ballots were returned to headquarters after the referendum pe­ riod. The Sterling National Bank at 1410 Broadway in New York City served as depository for all ballots cast. The bank submitted daily reports to headquarters on the number of ballots received each business day—and certi­ fied at the close of the referendum pe­ riod that all ballots had been properly safeguarded and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel had access to the envelopes. The ballots were surrendered to the Tallying Committee upon the Commit­ tee's request. In the course of their work, the Tally­ ing Committee noted and acted upon several discrepancies in the voting. Ballots #4506 through #4509; #4528 through #4530, and #4535 through #4542 were returned to head­ quarters with no indication as to the port in which they had been issued. After investigation of the records, the Committee ascertained that they had been issued to the port of New Orleans. In the port of New York on Oct. 2, the stubs from ballots #115 through #122 were not removed. However, in tallying the votes, the Committee found the stubs still attached to the ballots and counted them as valid votes. On all challenged ballots, the Com­ mittee thoroughly checked bank and union records before making a decision on validity of the votes. The Committee asserted that at all times while in session there was a quorum of the Committee present, and that all activities were conducted ac­ cording to the SIU Constitution. Upon adjournment, the Committee expressed thanks to the Secretary Treasurer's office and staff for their cooperation. Thanksgiving in Yokohama ' ^' /' A ^ y ' y >. Mrs. Percival Wicks (left) dines yvith Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne (cen­ ter) and her son (right) on Thanksgiving Day in the'SIU hall. Seafarers Log �The officers of the SIUNA were unanimously elected to their respective posts for two-year terms on the last day of their Convention. In addition, the delegates unani­ mously passed a Constitutional amend­ ment re-establishing the post of SIUNA executive vice president. Elected unanimously to the post of SIUNA President was Paul Hall. Morris Weisberger, secretary-treas­ urer of the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, was unanimously elected to the position of executive vice president. Joseph DiGiorgio was unanimously elected to the position of SIUNA-secretary-treasurer. He had been assisting President Hall in handling the duties of the secretary-treasurer since early 1972 when A1 Kerr passed away suddenly. In accepting his new post, Brother DiGiorgio said, "I hope 1 can carry on in the txadition of A1 Kerr. If I do that, I know I'll be serving the membership weU." Twenty-two representatives of the affiliates of the SIUNA were unani­ mously elected as vice presidents. They are: Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, president, Canadian Marine Officers Union; Carl C. Marino, secre­ tary-treasurer, Cannery Workers and Fishermen's Union of San Diego; Ever­ ett Clark, president, Democratic Union Organizing Committee, Local 777; James V. Motley, president. Interna­ tional Union of Petroleum Workers; Ed Turner, president. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, and Harry Jorgensen, president. Marine Firemen's Union. Also, Roy A. Mercer, secretary-treas­ urer, Military Sea Transport Union; Merle Adlum, president. Inland Boat­ men's Union of the Pacific; Austin P. Skinner, secretary-treasurer. New Bed­ ford Fishermen's Union; Frank Drozak, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Fred J. Farnen, vice president, SIUAGLIW District; Earl Shepard, repre­ sentative, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union; Lindsey J. Williams, representa­ tive, SlU-United Industrial Workers; Roman Gralewicz, president. Seafarers International Union of Canada, and Keith Terpe, president. Seafarers Inter­ national Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe . and Latin America. Also, Burt E. Lanpher, secretarytreasurer, Staff Officers Association of America; Danny Williams, president. Sugar Workers Union No. 1 of Croc­ kett, California; Ed Allensworth, president. Transportation and Allied Workers of California; Steve Edney, president. United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific; John Yarmola, president. United Industrial Workers of North America-Midwest, and Jack Dwyer, assistant secretarytreasurer, Sailors Union of the Pacific. The SIUNA officers were sworn in by Peter McGavin, executive secretarytreasurer of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department of which the SIUNA is a member. Delegates Pass 40 Resolutions Unanimously Delegates to the SIUNA's 16th Bi­ ennial Convention unanimously passed 40 resolutions dealing with maritime is­ sues; matters concerning affiliates, and subjects vital to the entire labor move­ ment. The resolutions were presented to the approximately 200 delegates by Joe Goren, chairman of the Resolutions Committee and the Committee's rec­ ommendations were unanimously ac­ cepted. Resolutions on maritime matters in­ cluded: • Continued cooperation and sup­ port for the National Maritime Council in its efforts to promote a strong, bal­ anced and competitive U.S. merchant marine. • Urging Congress to enact S.2267 —without amendment—so the inland waterways industry can develop its full potential and fulfill its vital role in the transportation system that is so neces­ sary to a healthy national economy. • Urging the Congress to immedi­ ately pass legislation ending" the Jones Act exemption for the Virgin Islands and bringing these islands under the same commercial and financial laws as those governing companies operating in the United States and Puerto Rico. • • Support of the continuing efforts of both management and labor groups to further develop the inland waterways and the urging of the U.S. Congress to oppose all attempts to impose user charges or other fees on the inland waterways industry. • A determination to expose the op­ erations and goals of the American Committee for Flags of Necessity and to show the entire nation that the American Committee is not "Ameri­ can" but rather dedicated to the de- December 1973 struction of a viable American-flag merchant marine. In line with this, the SIUNA further resolved that the Congress enact legis­ lation taking away from the interna­ tional oil companies all tax advantages on foreign operations, including the op­ eration of foreign-flag ships. • Support of planning, development and operation of offshore terminal facil­ ities to provide the United States with an economically sound and environ­ mentally safe approach to handling large volumes of petroleum imports necessary to meet the growing energy needs of America. • Urging of the Congress to reject all future Department of Health, Edu­ cation and Welfare plans to close or transfer the PHS hospitals, and urging that legislation be adopted to provide funds to modernize the hospitals. In line with this resolution the SIUNA strongly supported the creation of a na­ tional system of health security that will provide all Americans with the same type of quality, low cost, and readily available medical care now obtained by merchant seamen in PHS hospitals. • Commitment to insure that every American vessel have on-board a crewmember trained to provide medical services of a physician's assistant and equipped with the necessary medical aid equipment. .< ' VV ^ V • Urging of the Congress to require that the U.S. Maritime Administration in the Department of Commerce, which has the expertise and staff to deal ef­ fectively with maritime matters, be the chief negotiator for the U.S. in interna­ tional maritime conferences and con­ ventions. • Commendation of the Commis­ sion on American Shipbuilding for its comprehensive and perceptive report, and further that Congress begin to hold hearings on the Commission's recom­ mendations so that appropriate legisla­ tion may be enacted without delay. • An outline of the needs of the U.S. merchant marine in the 1970's in­ cluding: 1. Development of a strong, balanced U.S. merchant marine through con­ tinued operating and construction sub­ sidy programs and other financial in­ centives designed to achieve competi­ tive parity between the U.S. and for­ eign-flag fleets. 2. Adoption of legislation to provide assurance of adequate cargo for U.S. flag vessels, particularly H.R. 8193, which would require that a fair share of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S. flag tankers. 3. Expansion of the practice of bi­ lateral shipping agreements between the U.S. and its trading partners. ^ ^ Politics are Donate to SPAD . t. , 4. The end of the U.S.'s dependency on foreign-flag vessels for the importa­ tion of oil and other vital foreign raw materials. 5. Increased U.S. tanker construc­ tion. 6. Development and construction of nuclear powered vessels. 7. Elimination of bureaucratic en­ cumbrances that have hindered the growth of the U.S. merchant marine. All branches of government must ac­ tively support the President's program to revive the American merchant ma­ rine. The Convention delegates also passed a resolution on the Middle East calling upon President Nixon to con­ tinue to deal with the Middle East ten­ sion firmly and without equivocation in the following manner: "The United States should make it perfectly clear to the Soviet rulers that it wUl not maintain a false detente if the Soviet Union continues to support acts of aggression against Israel." The resolution also states that the SIU urges all parties in this conflict to abide by the ceasefire and commends Israel and Egypt for beginning face-toface negotiations for the first time in the 25-year struggle. In dealing with foreign trade and the protection of American workers' jobs the Convention passed a resolution sup­ porting the efforts of the AFL-CIO to have the House of Representatives' draft of the Trade Reform Act of 1973 substantially rewritten or amended. "Only by so doing, can Congress pro­ vide the American worker with the pro­ tection from job losses due to foreign imports that he has so long been de­ nied." Page 13 �ASHORE PhiWelphio ^ Two IBU-manned McAllistCT Brothere „ijs jate last month Patrice, were the ^ ^"te PMadelphia BoUelta. The photos showed A/pena, Mich. CO"M eCtXSun7nrhe?:inter layup of Great Lakes ships. St. Louis port Agent Leroy ^ ""St — ;-rrSnd"trrer^« -^Sl:;^^l'eSTe nosplta. dre da, after Thanhs- giving. Schinault was examined and released. Mobile ®~r;doh:nie'Hedges in frganey a. the recent pavo«-o. .he . Bradford Island in Port Reading. N.J. duffofdluve'^W I,- rnm has Started a new run from the Atlantic Coast Waterman Steamship Corp. has startea a ports to the Far East. Ncv/ York Coast ports to Oporto and Lisbon, f ortugdi y Chicago . . This port elt, has plans to bnUd and develop Its hrst full scale contamenaation facility. Odessa, Russia thi^vSe^rCiT-h::Sh®o;Sr^s^m"pp"t:^~C^^^ a U.S.-Sovit multi-billion doUar chemical agreement. Galveston f an?"orhu£Ts':.dSs"^^^^^^^^ SIU ships over the years. Boston . hosp"ariSc':U"« «L?b'a?f"i"th?aS®!:'emranrS:spital here. They would like visitors. Baltimore Seafarer Began Career On Army Mine-Layers When Seafarer Jolmnie Hodges went aboard his first SlU-contracted ship m 1946 as messman, he was no ftr^g ,0 shipboard galleys. He had jomed the ^y^ in 1938 and during the war yeaZ from 1941-1945, he se^ed as mess sergeant aboard Army mme-layers along the East Coast. Today Seafarer Hodges, who has nearly 20 years seatime, is s^mg ^ chief steward aboard the land (Steuart TransportaUon) which is running between St. Croix, Norfolk, Rotterdam and New Jersey. Asked why he decided to make saU­ ing his career. Seafarer Hodgy said. "Although it was totally different aboard those Army mine-layers, I go to love the sea during those yems, so I '^IsHt was just natural that I wound % with this way of hfe-and Ive m. who was saUing with the SIUSIU. He his who took me down to the old h^l m Norfolk which was then on St. , h said, "and I got a ship and thats the ^^Seiarer Hodges, who makes Ws home in Virginia Beach, Va. wito to wife, SybU, plans to stay on ihQ Braa Zd Island untU June. "Then we're g^ ing to take a nice vacation, he said, "maybe head out west." The veteran steward had some words of advice and encouragement for young men who are beginning their careers at sea. ^ , He said: "They should give some thought to the opportunities and ad­ vantages of working in the J partment. Not only me the worfang conditions, especially m the new mo em galleys, pleasant but the opportuni­ ties for advancement in the department are wide open and depend only on the individual's desire to leara and im­ '^^HeSled that after he got °ut of prove.' le looked up an old friend triena oi F--"service, he of Bosun Donates Blood Walters. iij Piney Point, Ma. .u, iTnAboard the Harry L^ndebMg School re^^^^ ^ t^»riT-flU a|d from 6 p,m. to 9 p.m.,Reference materials and tape cassettes are always avatole. Also, office hours for *6 schoors wffl £ oX^'the^Mmd'^y Mrs! Shinkle, trmn^Omm^^ • /'I . I •• i. i ' i SIU clinic. Nurse Shery' Edel assists. Seafarers Log Page 14 �AT SEA SS Falcon Lady The crew of the Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers) enjoyed a real traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared by two veterans of the steward department— Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant. Not only was there turkey with all the trimmings, but Seafarer Alonzo did it the oldfashioned way by making pumpkin pies out of real pumpkins. The special holiday feast was served while the Falcon Lady was enroute to the Persian Gulf. SS Overseas Ulla Hudson Jones, a recent graduate of the Lundeberg School, was singled out by the crew of the Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas) for his hard work and willingness to learn. Seafarer Jones, who was making his first trip was sailing as steward utility. Seafarer Ulaf "Ully" Lefsaker, sailing as welder maintenance, takes time out for coffee and a smoke as he waits for payoff on the Transidaho. Sea-Land Finance The SlU-manned Sea-Land Finance, sixth of eight newly constructed SL-7 containerships, recently entered service between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, including direct service to Hong Kong. Lefsaker Recounts U-Boat Attack In North Sea Sea-Land Resource An SIU crew flew to Rotterdam, Holland Dec. 3 to man the newly built Sea-Land Resource which will make her maiden voyage to Port Elizabeth, N.J. this month. More than 6,000 American mer­ chant seamen gave their lives during World War II but Seafarer Ulaf "Ully" Lefsaker was one of the lucky ones who survived the horror of an unexpected explosion from an enemy torpedo and the sudden plunge of his ship to the bot­ tom in the cold and dark night of a North Sea winter. / It was Feb. 17, 1945 aboard the S.S. Thomas Scott (Waterman) which was bound for England after delivering mili­ tary supplies to Murmansk. Seafarer Lefsaker, who was sailing as fireman, was on watch below when the attack came. "The explosion seemed to rip the ship apart," he recalled, "and all I had time to do was to slip on a pair of slacks and put on my life vest over my under­ shirt. The next thing I knew I was in the water in a liferaft along with several other members of the crew." Fortunately, all hands managed to get the boats and rafts clear and all were accounted for when they were spotted and picked up by a British ship four hours later. "Hardly any of us had a chance to put a jacket on," Seafarer Lefsaker re­ members, "and I can tell you it was a long and cold four hours out there in heavy seas that soaked us to the skin." The crew was transferred aboard Russian PT-boats which took them back to Russia where they had to spend three months before catching a ship to the United States. But, Seafarer Lefsaker who was bom in Norway and began his life at sea aboard Norweigian freightships when he was 20 years of age, caught the first ship he could after his return. He continued to sail throughout World War II and, along with the thousands of other SIU members who surivived that war, he helped to deliver the goods to the troops of our nation and our allies during the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Seafarer Lefsaker joined the SIU in 1943 when he got a berth aboard the S.S. William Storges (Calmar) in Port­ land, Me. and has continued to sail with the SIU. "Ully" and his wife Hjordis, who now make their home in Berkley Heights, N.J., became naturalized U.S. citizens in 1955. They have two children, a daughter Liv, 17, who is attending college in Norway, and a son Svein, 23, who just completed his tour of duty with NATO Forces in Norway. Seafarer Lefsaker is now sailing as welder maintenance aboard the Trans­ idaho (Seatrain), a converted C-4, which is mnning coastwise between New York, Baltimore, Charleston and San Juan. He also sails as fireman-oiler, pumpman and junior engineer. Seafarer. Lefsaker sails at least eight months a year. Japanese Seamen Convene Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne (standing) Is introduced to the member­ ship of the All Japan Seamen's Union congress in Tokyo last month during opening ceremonies. December 1973 Boii't let imgs destroy yon or your Hveliiioof Page 15 �•; J • '•--ivii --i November 26-28,1973 SlUNA 16th Biennial donvention Highlights November 26-28,'1973 r': I i,' != i' I' Ii Vice President Fred J. Farnen. Page 16 Lundeberg School trainees listen attentively to Convention proceedings. - Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-lreasurer of SlUNA SlU pensioners from Baltimore attend the Convention. Vice President Keith Terpe. president SlU of Puerto Rico. Caribe & Latin America. Page 17 �Steady As She Goes Progress Through Unity We have just concluded a successful Convention at which we both reviewed our progress and took a hard look at the many problems that lie ahead. In the years since our last Convention, we have witnessed a revitalization of the nation's merchant marine with new ships that are making this country competitive in the maritime world. We have suc­ ceeded in preserving the Public Health hospital system. And we have won the long fight for the Trans-Alaska pipeline. But rough waters and shoals lie ahead and we must remain alert at the helm— not only to protect what we have accom­ plished—^but also to move ahead. Lurking in the shallows are those who would destroy the Jones Act in the name of expediency. And as formidable as reefs is the powerful oil industry which—^blind to the interest of our nation's economy and security—would sink the cargo pref­ erence bill and leave our nation helplessly dependent on the whims of foreign-flag shippers. In the months ahead we will be locked in a no-holds-barred fight in Congress to achieve our legislative goals—continued implementation of the re-building of the American merchant marine; protection of the Jones Act which is vital to the con­ tinued growth of our industry, and enact­ ment of an oil import quota law not only to provide more seafaring and related maritime jobs for Americans but also to end our nation's dependence on foreignflag operators. It is with our political support of those in Congress whose foresight for our na­ tion's security has revived the American merchant marine, and it is through our continued support of these concerned legislators that the security and growth of our industry will be assured. As Seafarers this support is not only at the ballot bpx but, most important, through our voluntary contributions to SPAD, It is only through SPAD that Sea­ farers can exert their united strength to achieve continued job security. Page 18 It has been because of our unity of strength through SPAD that we have been able to obtain new ships, job secu­ rity, better health care by preserving the USPHS hospitals and the promise of a brighter horizon for Seafarers. And it will only be through this contin­ ued unity of strength through our SPAD contributions that we can carry on our fight in the halls of Congress to expand our industry, job opportunities and our collective security. One of the greatest challenges we face is the training and upgrading of our members to meet our commitment to provide our contracted companies and the nation with the best qualified seamen in the world. We anticipated this challenge years ago when we initiated our first training programs in 1954, But our industry is rapidly changing. New concepts in ship design, automation and cargo-handling require a much higher degree of com­ petence and skill in seamen. Again, we anticipated this challenge when we began developing a comprehen­ sive re-training and upgrading program at Piney Point, not only for our deep-sea members, but for our members who man the towboats and barges of the expanding inland waterways system. But again, there is much still to be done. Already new ships—LASH ves­ sels, OBO carriers, supertankers and SL7's—are in service, and more new ships with new concepts will soon be off the ways including the radically-new LNG's (liquified natural gas carriers). Our Upgrading Center in Piney Point has already trained Seafarers to qualify for more than 2,000 endorsements and prepared them to man our new ships efficiently and safely. And new programs are continually being developed to keep pace with advances in technology. The challenge to upgrade the skills of our members is our responsibility—and it is a responsibility that we shall continue to meet and fulfill. „ iciai r>u!?licatfon North Amefica, Atla""' •- the Seafarers fnternattonal Union of ~ " '.ekes and Inland Waters OistWet. .-CIO ' Cat tafifter. grecot/ce fiafi faheoard, Vm-PreUde/it .Joe OtQiorgio, ' Undsey WliltarflB, yios-Pmident • •.fimk DwT.fihtVlce'P''&Ale)mt ' Paul 0fozak, V/ce'Aros/de,«! Published monthly by Seafarers tnternatlontfl Union, Atlantic, Seafarers Log • �USNS Tallulah T HE USNS Tallulah, one of 13 tankers under charter from the Navy to SlU-confracted Hud­ son Waterways, recently called at the port of Piney Point to dis­ charge JP-4 jet aircraft fuel des­ tined for nearby Patuxent Naval Air Test Center. During her 18-hour layover at Steuart Petroleum Terminal, she was visited hy trainees from the Lundeberg School and by Seafar­ ers attending the Bosuns Recertification Program, and Senior­ ity Upgraders, Seafarers prepar­ ing for higher ratings at the SIU Upgrading Center and members of the Lundeberg School staff. The crew of the Tallulah also welcomed the opportunity to visit the SIU Upgrading Center. Mike Sacco, vice president of the Lundeberg School, made it a point to visit the galley during his visit to the Tallulah. He's sampling luncheon stew with from left: Seafarers C. C. Williams, cook and baker; Lawrence Winfield, messman, and Chief Steward Roberto Hannibal. Tallulah's 2nd engineer, Phil Reyes (left) who sailed for many years with the SIU, and Able-Seaman Jack Arellanes, both had opportunity to talk with Jim Pulliam and S. J. Jandora who attended Bosuns Recertification Program. Mobile Port Agent Blackie Neira (right) and New York Port Agent Leon Hall went aboard the Tallulah with Lundeberg trainee Steve Downs to talk with crewmembers including Seafarer Hudson Jones, left,^who is now sailing as ordinary seaman after graduating from the school in June. Lynne Lunnen, member of Lundeberg School academic staff, went along with HLS trainees to visit the Tallulah. She got a guided tour of the engine room from Alvin Clewis, right, who graduated from the school last year. Trainees are, from left, Clifford Goodrich, George Mason and Henry Roth. December 1973 Page 19 �!;i .!j ;; 1-' n 5k; It:'! A ffer an 84-day long voyage to J\ Russia and Libya, the 84,000-ton National Defender (Vantage Shipping Corp.) sailed up the Delaware River and tied up at Mantua Terminal in Paulshoro, N.J. for payoff. "It was a good trip and a good crew," said Bosun Chuck D'Amico who ships out of Houston and has sailed with the SIU for 29 years. After discharging her cargo of crude oil, the 851-foot tanker headed for the shipyard at New­ port News, Va. where she will un­ dergo extensive renovation and will he renamed the Vantage De­ fender. The National Defender, launched in 1959, left the port of Houston on July 25 with 73,000 Chief Cook Richard Smith prepared lunch as crew waited for payoff; _ Ordinary seaman Jimmy Dale takes cap off manifold pump as NationahDeiendef readies to discharge benzene cargo. Page 20 * V » Philadelphia Patrolman Joe Air (seated) checks overtime sheet of Seafarer H. Sikes during payoff after 84-day voyage. tons of wheat hound for Russia. Arriving at the Black Sea port of Odessa Aug. 16, she had to lay out on the hook for 40 days while nine ships ahead of her were un­ loaded. But tibe long layover gave her crew ample time to visit Odessa and meet the people, who they found to he friendly. As chief pumpman Howard Green, who ships out of Mobile and has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years, expressed it: "Odessa reminded me of Mobile 50 years ago. The people here are friendly hut they have to watch what they say." Sailing out of Odessa Sept. 26, the National Defender went to El Sider in Libya to take on a cargo of crude and arrived at Paulshoro on Oct. 17. Third Cook Earl Matthews samples soup as he helps pre­ pare lunch. Crew praised steward department members for their efforts during long voyage. �">-sv. . -'. ., -•- • .• \ '. --..J-':•-'?•''••''^'vy^ 1 Able-Seaman Guiseppe Ciocco gets ready to make stern line fast to windlass after National Defender arrived at Cities Service Terminal in Paulsboro, N.J. Seafarer Franklin Wright, who sails as ' wiper, gets first look at an American port since tanker left Houston July 25. Wiper Edward Craig assists engineer in making repairs on ship's boilers. Seafarer Craig, making his first trip since graduating from Piney Point in July, received unanimous praise from crew for his "attitude and willingness to work." December 1973 Seafarer Jeffrey Parkin ponders future after signing on as ordinary seaman for his second deep-sea trip. Par­ kin's father, George Parkin, is an IBU mate and has sailed tugboats for 40 years. His grandfather was a fish­ ing boat captain out of Beauford, N.C. But this young Seafarer, who worked aboard a Curtis Bay tug for two months after getting off the Overseas Ulla, says he pre­ fers the "challenge and adventure" of deep-sea sailing. SlU men listen attentively as Patrolman Jack Caffey holds meeting and brings them up to date on new ships, progress on oil import quota till, Trans-Alaska pipeline, and other legislation affecting maritime industry. Page 21 �i- i: I;. Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; C. 12 months seatime as Third Cook o^Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. D. J 2 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. SIU-A and G Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. IBU Upgrading Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) J I'" %' 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have nor­ mal color vision.) 2. All candidates must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. 1. No requirements. Master/Mate Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (Uninspected vessels not over 300 gross tons upon oceans.) Master—Must nave 4 years at sea on deck—one year as licensed mate. Mate—^Must have 3 years at sea on deck. 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Must have a letter from company stating experience, type of vessel, registered number, etc., to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) I^ l'-5 li '• ; 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating Towboat Operator 1. Must have or successfully passed examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boil­ ermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Origlnal License Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading 5i ' i'. i- : I' Si•. i 1. Assistant Cook Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 2. Cook and Baker Training Program Requirements: •v- I• 4 '• I' A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or ; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. Chief Cook's Training Program Requirements: it I 1st Class Pflot on vessel not over 300 gross tons 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 3. Must have 3 years seatime as AB or equivalent with a minimum of 20 round trips over the route applied for within the past 5 years. -Is I' ^ Tankennan A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; " B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of com­ pletion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. Chief Steward Training Program Requirements: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an A" seniority in the union or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Page 22 17 Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must have 3 years seatime on deck of vessel over 26 feet. 3. Must have 1 year seatime of the three years on towing vessel including train­ ing or duty in wheel house. 4. Must have 90 days service in geographical area applied for. 2nd Class Operator 1. Must be 19 years of age. 2. Must have 18 months at sea on a towing vessel including duty or training in the wheel house. 3. Must have 90 days seatime in geographical area applied for. Original License/2nd Class Operator 1. Must pass physical examination and eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to a least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. 2. Must have normal color vision. 3. Must be a U.S. citizen. Radar Observer 1. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. * SlU and IBU Upgrading Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able Seaman—^unlimited—any waters , 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Seafarers Log �IBU First-Class Pilots The first class of Inland Boatmen's Union members successfully completed Coast Guard examinations for First-Class Pilot for the Norfolk Harbor area last month after an eight-week study program at SlU-IBU Upgrading Center In Piney Point. In gr.gduation photo taken at Norfolk Union Hall are (kneeling I. to r.): Floyd Hudgins, John Simpson and Richard Tyree. Standing (I. to r.) are: Robert Callis, George Thompson, Norfolk Port Agent Gordon Spencer, Lundeberg School Instructor John Luykx, Sam Rowe, George O'Neal and Richard Garcia. Chief Cook Training Seafarer Bobby Stearns (right) receives his Certificate of Achievement from Lundeberg School Director of Vocational Training Bob Kalmus after com­ pleting training for chief cook at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Up­ grading programs from third cook to chief steward are available to all qualified steward department Seafarers. Another GBD Graduate Seafarer Allen Spell, a Lundeberg School graduate who returned to the SlU Upgrading Center to prepare for his QMED—any rating endorsement, also achieved a high school diploma through the school's GEO program. Here he receives his successful test scores and congratulations from HLS Academic Director Margaret Nalen. ' ' ^ ^ : i . - Upgrading Class Schedule 7 — Original Towboaf Operator Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All January 10 Cook Programs Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and January 24 All Cook Programs February 7 — Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All Cook Programs 1 • ' •1 January December 1973 isiflMATIIWK ^ . • ^ • } ^ . :>i. Page 23 �i r A goat herd once charted my course to town, I got as far as the river. The bridge was out. N Well, he needn't have defended himself at all. We each had a greater need for a friend that day Than all the tinsel one finds in town. , it was at his bidding. I . I'd like it understood, d, ' That I dipped freely into his ^tew pot, and Drank liberally from his mead crock that evening. And so we sat, we two old duffers, . Bach revisiting his years In the afterglow of the evening camp fire. ; id thus oar friendship leavened 'ligh on to brotherhood. liiifliiilillli fshence ' ,who had dreams of the time when Seafarers would be iEree— pree enough to have a wife and kids and pork chops tofeed 'em. This was a leader whose hones . were based on actual facts— , The life whinh tben did not balance so well in our favor. _ He heard me out most attentively when I spoke Having sprouted in a Baltic fishing village, and of Having been separated from my only living kin; My younger brother. He was claimed by a Chimney Sweep, While still small enough for the like of that. Then I laughed again, remembering how We had laughed in our childhood Counting and recounting my brother's , Footfingers, we called them then. He had but four to the foot. Though I stiff stood fast In honoring our childhood pact. And never mentioned it. My friend then spoke of goats, and of His life in the fields. A life comprised of paucities, and Innocent of bile and greed. He spoke of truthfulness and decency, I had no cause to interrupt him. Still, I did once ask ?. : "Ah yes. for such as Itat I borrow : The widow who comes to the river for the fish." e When my friend became too tired ' It was in a most subtle way . That he approved my husbandry. The morning of my seventh day He resolutely refused to open his eyes I first consoled his dog, As friends are wont to do, and liilssM I later consoled, as well. wsmm The widow he had borrowed. And my bosom yet swells with pride That she lent herself anew, I then bathed my friend, and Laid him away in a shallow grave. And J It was in a most unintentional way ^: Thttt I surveyed his footfingers. And He had but four to the foot. . Page 24 ^ .MttxKai . . H We will stroll by the bed of roses The ones that you liked so well fh the early hours of the morning I can still remember their smell '] I'd sailed, of harbors I'd known, and of women I'd loved, before My youth and vigor joined wings in fli, I I _ " Come take my hand my love, and walk with me Through the garden of memories ... Where each day Is a passing fancy Among the flowers and the trees "But you didn't ask about that," He protested with a twinkle, and Beckoned me toward his <^p. HI OhlHow iloVe To feel your warm sweet kiss embfacc, your heavenly face; These are the things I miss And aU his life he fought with the rest of us— To better ourselves. He haunted the Halls of Congress with our well-being in mind. His dress was as we dress and even his head covering has been given a name— The 'Lundeberg Stetson.' A simple white washable cap * to shield the sun from our old sailor's head. Yet when I write of him I write not of old men but of young fellows who raise our nation's flag at the Harry Lundeberg School and doff their caps with respect (as I do with tears) to our Nation, our Unioh^ md the men who had a dream. ThurstoA J. Lewis To A Bird Though I can only listen To the golden voiced thrush Wen he takes his flight in song s.. .. Though thrush I can never be Nor can I fly as hi^ Or sing his song... But that excess of his nature Which from his nature He must give This I possess This much is mine. All that I can take And make a part of me And so the song belongs To me alone And follows me Where ere I go! IV God I could walk forever ; With just you here by my side I'm not ashamed of my feelings For love's not a thing to bide Those long hours we spent together Lying under the old willow tree And down by the lake in the winter Throwing snowballs at each other Just we two, you and me fit'-'-,: '• I'll never forget the look in your eyes As we caressed each other How beautiful you were when the baby was bom And you became a mother > vn But now you are gone from my side my dear All these things are in the past I knew it couldn't go on forever Our love was too good to last VIH The hand that held yours is empty The sweet Hps are no more to be kissed I'll love you forever my darling God knows just how much you are missed IX Still I walk alone each day of my life In a garden that's lost its bloom Without you here beside me dear Life is but bitter gloom '• • • • -• / m Sure I know someday we will be together again For God has his ways you know And I will reach out to touch you When it is my time to go XI We will have a grand reunion Together again neath the trees Jnst you and I and God above. In our garden of memories. MliisSiiSiiilttS ' /- Jaines C. Mitchell Seafarers Log �rjlMSPAMHiRS REPORT n 1P s AMontle. Gulf & Inland Wofri PIstrlcf CQMP 1 TY?rf T- KnawYburRiglits sS5p?#PAiM^S^5% NOVEMBER 1-30, 1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston ...... i i....... Wilmington. San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 82 10 34 10 26 2 16 52 69 12 61 22 405 3 22 5 -20 4 6 0 5 9 19 16 23 10 142 ^ 6 67 8 21 6 17 2 18 54 44 15 35 13 306 2 16 2 17 6 6 0 1 14 6 4 5 6 85 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 13 134 19 59 1 47 9 49 128 29 32 112 32 664 3 31 12 32 3 8 1 9 18 31 31 44 27 250 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 3 85 5 37 3 23 6 17 51 55 9 43 15 352 3 44 9 19 4 18 1 5 24 24 7 32 14 204 3 60 3 18 4 12 0 13 46 28 6 32 12 237 2 22 3 7 6 15 0 7 14 22 10 19 5 132 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Totals AUDepts REGISTERED ON BEACH| 1 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 120 12 52 1 25 8 34 107 41 17 80 24 524 3 54 7 15 1 11 5 14 46 52 19 53 27 307 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 67 5 27 6 15 2 16 30 37 7 36 4 252 1,009 0 99 3 5 15 7 0 1 2 6 3 13 4 158 504 0 45 2 27 5 4 1 8 15 18 3 26 4 158 701 2 80 3 10 5 1 0 0 4 0 7 3 5 120 337 0 13 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 36 0 99 6 .29 1 26 7 48 60 29 18 59 10 392 1,580 2 134 3 12 2 6 1 1 9 31 8 30 11 250 807 By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strength of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs wiU be available for them to fill. During the period of Nov. 1-30,1973, of the 1,074 jobs shipped, 701 were filled by Class "A" Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 373 per­ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. , * Domingo Lallave Mr. Juan J. Turull, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, would like you to contact him at 1556 Ponce de Leon Ave., Stop 23, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00909. Lucas M. Goar Mrs. L. M. Goar asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 5315 Fleetwood Oaks, Dallas, Tex. James Krebser The Department of the Corporation Counsel of Honolulu, Hawaii asks that you contact them at City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. December 1973 Mach Bolan Your friend Dan Gilford wishes to hear from you. Please write c/o 2011 Dauphine #3, New Orleans, La. 70116. Edward Robert Williams Your father, Edward Williams, asks that you contact him as soon as pos­ sible at 26 St. Paul's Rd., Hempstead, L.I. 11550. He has moved from 4 No. 12 St., New Hyde Park, L.I. Jack D. Kingsley Mrs. F. L. Kingsley asks that you contact her at 3029 Linda Vista, Ala­ meda, Calif. 94501 as soon as possible. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avaiiabic in all Union iialis. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or senioriiy rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you 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 con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected ^ould imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLHICAL 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 inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade imion concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Paie 25 �ill. . l{ I'l; ' i- •S f J-1. Seafarer Hand Appreciates Education "Education is important in any pro­ fession, but it is especially valuable for the man who goes to sea. You under­ stand more about the people you meet and you appreciate more the history and culture of the people of other lands." Seafarer William Hand who is sailing as chief steward aboard the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) has a unique reason for his appreciation of educa­ tion. He earned a masters degree in Education at the University of Florida and worked for a number of years in guidance counselling, first with veterans returning from World War II and later with young potential school dropouts in Tampa, strongly encouraging them to continue their education. Achieving his own educational goals was no easy matter for Seafarer Hand. He had to leave college in 1940 because he did not have the money to continue, and later that year joined the Army. He served throughout the war and saw ac­ tion in New Guinea and the Philippines. After receiving an honorable dis­ charge in 1945, he returned to complete his studies at the University of Rorida under the G.I. Bill, and continued for several years as a guidance counsellor for student veterans. When that program was phased out, he worked with the school board in Tampa to encourage dropouts to return to school. He said: "I tried to work with both the kids and their families, emphasizing the need for education in today's world. Sometimes it was just a matter of cloth­ ing or lunch money or a misunderstand­ ing between the teacher and the kid, but I did everything I could to keep him in school." But, back in the late 1940's and early PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak Chief Steward Bill Hand, who is ship's secretary-reporter, prepares minutes of the ship's meetings for transmittal to SlU headquarters. 50's, guidance counselling was a new thing and when budget-cuts were made this program was the first to go, and in 1953 the program in Tampa was dis­ continued. Because he was a mess sergeant in the Army, he naturally gravitated to the steward department when he went aboard his first ship and joined the SIU in 1953. Seafarer Hand uses his educational background for more than his own selfenrichment. "Because of my guidance counselling experience," he said, "I have been able to help quite a few of the young men who were making their first trip and found it difficult to get adjusted to a new and different way of life." Seafarer Hand makes his home in Tampa with his wife Mary Lee and his stepson Lee Castro. Lee won an SIU scholarship in 1964 and attended the University of Florida. Brother Hand, who attended the SIU Educational Conference in June 1971, is enthusiastic about the educational op­ portunities offered to both the young trainees and experienced Seafarers in Piney Point. He said: "The education programs at Piney Point are the greatest thing that has happened in our Union. Not only are the training and upgrading programs benefiting all of us, but the school there is giving all Seafarers the opportunity to get a high school diploma and is en­ couraging them to continue their edu­ cation." Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Oct. 25—Nov. 20,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Page 26 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers MONTH TO DATE .. 177 24 2 ,. 6,160 1 151 7 484 71 113 . — 165 i.'.. .. 10 136 130 8 1 1 . 1,737 Amount YEAR TO DATE 186 6,544 3,487 203 52 85,335 20 2,615 695 MONTH TO DATE $ 36,500.00 649.00 531.00 2,820.78 53.50 49,280.00 319.20 3,644.92 215.50 5,241 748 1,565 261 52 2,139 1 85,891.25 2,002.00 13,332.25 3,569.20 91 1,608 1,490 , 176 849 11 34 2,259 6 18,550 30,000.00 19,730.68 3,551.41 1,065.00 1,122.50 90.00 42.75 3,450.51 YEAR TO DATE $ 501,797.46 6,544.00 10,461.00 34,370.63 3,468.50 682,736.00 5,187.81 57,997.44 12,153.90 988,419.47 20,409.17 192,280.31 64,454.39 2,856.25 45,430.20 144.00 450.00 11,296.00 273,000.00 293,773.08 50,612.44 25,984.91 15,683.00 729.00 5,344.41 22,590.00 2,100.00 116,126.60 10 96 2,943.50 35,244.17 TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . 10,124 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation . 1,003 . 13,280 134,314 24,889 13,961 173,164 272,550.95 519,805.00 449,685.22 $1,242,041.17 3,469,898.14 5,972,096.51 7,090,842.91 $16,532,837.56 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio. .1420 W. 25 St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex..... 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Seafarers Log �William O. Howerin, 63, joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1942 to 1973. Brother How­ erin was bom in South Creek, N.C., and presently resides in Virginia Beach, Va. with his wife, Elsie. Sigurd Odegaard, 73, joined the —SlU in The port of New York in 1955 and sailed as an AB in the deck department. Brother Odegaard is a native of Norway and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Edith. His sailing career began in 1921. Brother Odegaard walked the picket lines in the 1957-58 Robin Line strike. Leslie A. Daniels, 55, joined the IBU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department for the C. G. Willis Towing Line from 1955 to 1973. Brother Daniels is a native of Cedar Island, N.C. and presently resides in Smyana, N.C. with his wife, Doris. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Barney Buxton, 63, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1964 sailing as a boatman for the Slade Towing Co. from 1958 to 1973 and for the Ziegler Towing Co. from 1953 to 1958. Brother Buxton is a lifelong resident of Starks, La., where he lives with his wife, Louzelle and family. He is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Troy Savage, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1955 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Savage is a native of Fay"(SR^Tity, Ala., and now lives in Leaksville, Miss. He attended the SIU Crew Conference at Piney Point, Md. in 1970. He is an USAF veteran of World War II. Charlie Burns, 47, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an OS in the deck de- partment. Brother Burns is a life­ long resident of New Orleans where he lives with his wife, Helen. Roy J. Barker, 64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a cook-baker in the steward department. Brother Barker is a native of Wisconsin and lives with his wife, Gladys in New­ ark, Calif. James B. O'Keefe, 61, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Phila­ delphia and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother O'Keefe is a na­ tive of Mississippi and is a resident of San Francisco with his wife, Theresa. He has sailed since 1929 and served picket duty in the Robin Line strike of 1957-58. George M. Gloer, 65, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 and sailed in the engine department for Sabine Towing Co. from 1948 to 1973 and Gulf Refinery Co. from 1927 to 1947. Brother Gloer was bom in Lucky, La., and now lives ^ in Call, Tex. with his wife, Mildred. Pablo R. Ojera, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook in the stew­ ard department. Brother Ojera was bom in the Philippines and lives with his wife, Lulubelle in Oakland, Calif. Eugene F. Dennen, 60, joined the SlU-affiliated RMR in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate for the Penn Railroad from 1927 to 1970. Brother Dennen is a New Jersey resident and makes his home with his wife, Martha in South Amboy, N.J. Gerald L. Algernon, 50, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and sailed in the deck department from 1948 to 1966 for the Mobile Towing Co. Brother Algernon was born in Trinidad and currently lives in Mobile with his wife, Zela. Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m Hipolito Ramos, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the of New York, last sailing as an AB. Brother Ramos is a native of Puerto Rico and resides in Baltimore with his wife, Antonia. Jose Ortiguerra, 63, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun in the deck department. Brother Ortiguerra was born in the Philippines and now lives in San Francisco. He's a preWorld War II Navy veteran. Alberto Rocba, 56, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Rocha was bom in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and now lives in New Orleans with his wife, Maria. Homer Starling, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. Brother Starling is a native of Waynesboro, Miss, and now lives in Mobile. He's a pre-World War II Coast Guard veteran. Leoncio Servidad, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook. Brother Servidad was bom in the Philippines and now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served picket duty in the 1957-58 Robin Line strike. Geoi^e E. Swindell, 67, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Co. Brother Swindell is a native of Jacksonville, Ohio, and is now a resident of Dray­ ton Plains, Mich. First Pension Check MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York Jan. 7 Philadelphia Jan. 8 Baltimore Jan. 9 Detroit Jan. 11 HC' .ton Jan. 14 New Orleans Jan. 15 Mobile Jan. 16 San Francisco ... Jan. 17. Luis XoiTes, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as an AB/Brother Torres is a lifelong resident of Puerto Rico where he lives in Vega Bafa. He served picket duty in the Robin Line strike in 1957-58. IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — uiw .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section 'i tSauIt Ste. Marie Jan. 17-7:30 p.m. Chicago Jan. 15-7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 16-7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 18-7:30 p.m. Cleveland Jan. 18—7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 18-7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 14-7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Jan. 14—7:30 p.m. Railway Marine Region • Philadelphia Jan. 15-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 16-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 14-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. December 1973 SIU pensioner Per Karman (left) receives his first SIU pension check from San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy. Brother Karman joined the Union in 1945 and sailed as able-seaman. Page 27 �iM Ships' Meetings Digest of SlU GALVESTON (Sea-Land), October 7 — ChairjjfeSiUiasd Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Kasimir Abarons. $26.65 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on Paul Hall's letter about Alaska Pipeline. Everyone was very well pleased. Next port Seattle. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), October 1—Chairman J. D. Watson; Secretary E. Bradley; Educational Director T. G. Qark; Deck Delegate George A. Nuss; En­ gine Delegate B. L. Eckert; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. $40.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. THETIS (Rye Marine Co.), October 28—Chairman Garth Durham; Secre­ tary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Di­ rector Allen Batchelor. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), October 21 — Chairman W. Cofone; Secretary S. Berger; Educational Di­ rector B. Sears. $2.05 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. MOBILIAN (Waterman Steamship), October 21—Chairman H. Pousson; Secretary M. E. Reid. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Obser­ ved one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), October 28 — Chairman Claude Webb; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director W. L. Sutton. $9.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port St. James, La. MILLICOMA (Hudson Waterways), October 28—Chairman W. D. Craw­ ford; Secretary Virgil L. Swanson; Ed­ ucational Director G. Berger. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Searsport, Me. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime . Overseas), October 28 — Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Nicholas Hatgimisios; Deck Delegate Earl Mans­ field; Engine Delegate Charles Fritz; Steward Delegate Arthur Raio. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), October 21 — Chairman Walter Chipman; Secretary Bob Long. $12.90 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to Captain William B. Danzey and to the steward department for a job well done. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), October 21 —Chairman Chester lannoli; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Edu­ cational Director L. Petrick; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Next port in Italy. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), October 7-Chairman Mike Ard; Secretary R. Schoolcraft; Educa­ tional Director Lancaster. Posted all communications received. Everything running smoothly. • - rH.''' •- Page 28 ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), October 22 — Chairman John Moss; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director Bilo Tingley. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Edu­ cational Director G. Ortiz; Deck Dele­ gate Charles Johnson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. . BOSTON (Sea-Land), October 21 —Chairman S. Kadziola; Secretary J. Keno; Educational Director J. Gomez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Lines), October 28—Chairman D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director H. P. Calloe; Steward Delegate Melvin Green. No disputed OT. E. Anderson, cook and baker, bad a heart attack near sailing time and was taken to the hospital by his wife. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman M. Landron; Sec­ retary D. Sacher; Educational Director H. Rapp; Deck Delegate J. E. Davis; Engine Delegate A. Feliciano; Steward Delegate C. Long. $20.82 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 14 — Chairman John G. Spuron; Secretary J. W. Givens; Educational Director F. C. Sayo. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain Lines), October 21—Chairman G. Coker; Deck Delegate C. Callahan; Steward Delegate Ralph Williams. $22 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to man who picks up maga­ zines. Next port Oakland. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman Steamship), October 27—Chairman M. Singletary; Secretary F. DiGiovanni; Educational Director Dickens; Deck Delegate James Watson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), October 28—Secretary J. W. Parker; Educational Director J. P. Lamb. $11.67 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), October 28—Chairman J. Boland; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director L. Thompson; Deck Delegate K. Puchalski; Engine Delegate F. Con­ way; Steward Delegate F. Pezybypska. $11.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Honolulu. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 26 — Chairman V. Grima; Secretary P. Fagan. $3 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Jacksonville. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), October 14—Chairman B. Woturski; Secretary Edward Dale. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Philadelphia. TRENTON (Sea-Land), October 7 —Chairman James C. Northcutt; Sec­ retary J. P. Mar. $9.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. Next port Long Beach. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), October 7—Chairman Stanley Sokol; Secretary James T. Myers; Educational Director H. G. Ulrich; Deck Delegate John O'Dea. $73 in movie fund. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL SOL (Delta Lines), October 6 —Chairman R. Chiasson; Secretary A. Rudnicki; Educational Director U. H. Sanders, Jr. $27.35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Santo Domingo. SCHUYKILL (Hudson Waterways), October 7 — Chairman C. Magoulas; Secretary F. J. Connell; Deck Delegate George Tsirkas. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 7 — Chairman S. Johhannsson; Secretary George W. Luke; Education­ al Director J. Lincoln; Deck Delegate William G. Rudd; Steward Delegate Dallas D. Hill. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Steam­ ship Co.), October 7 — Chairman R. Birmingham; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director L. Peppett; Deck Delegate A. A. Hauke; Engine Dele­ gate A. Ballard; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. $60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port in Puerto Rico. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), October 7—Chairman B. F. Gillain; Secretary S. J. Davis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), October 7—Chairman W. T. Baker; Secretary T. A. Jackson; Educational Director Robert O. Hinojose. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Baltimore. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 13—Chairman Raymundo Go­ mez; Secretary S. Gutierez; Education­ al Director C. Pickrec. $9.47 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All commun­ ications posted on bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), October 3—Chairman D. Hunter; Sec­ retary R. Sadowski. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bremerhaven. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand), October 14 — Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. P. Marion; Ed­ ucational Director Leon Acosta; Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski; Engine Dele­ gate C. Grab; Steward Delegate M. Siegel. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. DEL ORO (Delta Lines), October 7—Chairman G. A. Burch; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director P. Thomas; Deck Delegate H. Reed; En-, gine Delegate H. Bishop; Steward Dele­ gate W. Gains. $67 in ship's fund. $347 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Houston. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman C. O. Faircloth; Secretary Wilson Yarbrough; Educational Directbr I, W. Wright. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. Communications posted on bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. TRANSSUPERIOR (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman J. Donovan; Secretary L. Melanson; Ed­ ucational Director Mates; Deck Dele­ gate V. Tobey; Engine Delegate B. Casta^a; Steward Delegate W. Costa. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), October 1—Chairman J. Michael; Secretary R. Clarke; Educa­ tional Director R. Gowan; Deck Dele­ gate Roy Kelly; Engine Delegate C. Sharp; Steward Delegate L. Rinaldi. $32 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One minute of silence ob.served in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (SeaLand), October 1—Chairman Charles Boyle; Secretary I. R. Lienos. Movies shown every other day. Vote of thanks to F. McFaul for operating movie ma­ chine for benefit of crew. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), October 7—Chairman F. Rod­ riguez; Secretary J. DeLise; Education­ al Director D. Able. $5.06 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the SIU Baltimore Port Agent for provid­ ing car service for book men so they could vote on Union business. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), October 7—Chairman W. Burkeen; Educational Director V. Andersen; Secretary P. L. Shauger. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Providence. NATIONAL DEFENDER (Na­ tional Transport), October 5—Chair­ man Charles D'Amico; Secretary J. D. Pennell; Educational Director Hay­ wood Green. The tanker National De­ fender made a stop at a port in Libya on her last voyage. In Libya, oiler-Florentino Reyes passed away. The crew took up a collection and it was sent to his wife and children with a letter of condolence from the crew and officers. Official ships' minutes were also received from the following vessels: DE SOTO CHARLESTON THETIS COLUMBIA MONTICELLO VICTORY PENN LEADER TAMPA SEATTLE LOS ANGELES TALLULAH RAPHAEL SEMMES YUKON HOUSTON NATIONAL DEFENDER SEA-LAND TRADE !• i i Seafarers Log f �•••' • •.''' "••'.Vv' •' ' '• "' •• '•'• • •'•• / ''-'''5V.. ' -'.''l- "V.v?/-. • Bradford James "Rusty" Gallier, oiler, is seen here lagging insula­ tion on a steam pipe after the ship arrived in port from St. Croix. The Bradford Island (Steuart Transportation) tied-np at Port Read­ ing, NJ. for pay-off last month after a 'Very rough crossing" from Rotterdam which delayed her arrival 36 hours. The 37,000-ton tanker also stopped at Norfolk and Philadelphia. She was scheduled to head for St., Croix, V.I. after dischai^ng her cargo, and then make the crossmg to Rotterdam. Bosun Andrew Boney said: "We had a good trip and a good orew that worked well together." Seafarer Homer Cross who sails as cook and baker pre­ pares lunch for a hungry crew. Crewmembers praised the skill of the steward department headed by Chief Steward Johnnie Hodges. . • A friendly game of cards helps to pass the time as crewmembers wait for the pay-off. From left are Mike Warren, crew mess; Rottria Lacy, BR; Robert Walker, saloon mess, and "Winky" Shanks, ordinary seaman. •'.•5 4, -A' "Rusty" Gallier talks with Patrolman Jack Caffey while the Bradford Island's Bosun Andrew Boney, left, looks on with two Seafarers who were at the pay-off as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program. Standing is Bosun Ray Knoles and seated is Bosun Donato Giangiordano. OS Ernest Ramirez takes-up slack on a hawser after Bradford Island tied-up. The ship was scheduled to head for St. Croix after discharging her cargo. December 1973 ^ �t' jTmal Bepartureg ! James £. Williams, Jr., 43, passed away from cancer Aug, 22. Brother Williams was a resident of Mobile when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 and last sailed as an AB on the Seatrcun New Jersey. Surviving are a son, James; two daughters, Mary and Alice; a sister, Mrs. Leon Brannon, all of Mobile, and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Holcomb of Chickasaw, Ala. Vaughn F. Nicholson, 39, died Oct. 14. Brother Nicholson was a resident of Hiawassee, Ga. when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the deck department. His last ships were the Sea Claire and Columbia (BobLo). Surviving are his widow Marie; a son, Michael, and a daugh­ ter, Joan. •M- "1 •. -i Joseph P. Cox, 28, died Oct. 20. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Cox joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1965 and sailed in the engine department. His last ship was the La Salle (Waterman) to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile, in 1965 and attended the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in 1968. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cox; his widow, Bobbie; a son, Joseph, j and a daughter, Barbara. I George P. Marcotte, 59, suc­ cumbed to cancer Oct. 13 in Char­ ity Hospital, New Orleans. A native of Lynn, Mass., he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Marcotte joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 last sailing as an AB on the Jefferson Davis (Waterman). He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary Larochelle of Derry, N.H. '••?• •• •'" •• 7 '• ' •" ; • ^ I SIU pensioner Clarence J. Garrabrant, 61, died Oct. 13 in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. A native of Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Kingsport, Tenn. at the time of his death. Brother Garrabrant joined the Union in the port of San. Francisco in 1955 and sailed in the engine department. He was a pre-World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his widow, Wilma and two sons, Edward and Stanley. • ('- ;»i-' Joseph P. Saxton, 64, died of heart disease Oct. 3 aboard the Robert Toombs (Waterman) in the Gulf of Mexico. A native of Indiana, Pa., he was residing in Bolivar, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Saxton joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Indiana, Pa. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Norman Robinson of Bolivar. SIU pensioner Hubert S. Wilson, 73, died of a heart attack Oct. 6 at home. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Mobile when he passed away. Brother Wilson joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile and sailed as AB. He was a Navy veteran. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Surviving is his widow, Ora. f.l ('} r Page 30 Paul E. Sabo, 46, died of pneu­ monia Sept. 18 in the USPHS hos­ pital in Baltimore. Brother Sabo was a resident of Cleveland. He joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 194S' last sailing as an AB on the Pennmar (Calmar). Inter­ ment was in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Sabo, Sr.; his widow, Dorothy, all of Cleve­ land, and a brother, Joseph of Brooklyn, Ohio. Joseph Williams, 57, died of a heart attack Sept. 14 aboard the Columbia (Ogden Marine) while at sea off the coast of Spain. Bom in Baton Rouge, La., he was a resident of Oakland, Calif, when he passed away. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Intennent was in New Orleans. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lucille, and his father, Henry of Black Spring, Nev. Albert D. Brown, 65, succumbed to a heart attack July 5. Bom in North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk, Va. at the time of his death. Brother Brown joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1970 and sailed as a cook for the Delaware River Ferry Line from 1966 to 1968 and the Norfolk, Bal­ timore Carolina Lines from 1964 to 1970 inclusive. He was a Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Interment was in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake, Va. Surviving are his widow, Corine, and his sister, Carrie of Philadelphia. Edward J. Drabek, 57, passed away from a heart attack Oct. 2 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a resident of Chicago when he died. Brother Drabek joined the IBU in the port of Duluth in 1968 sailing in the deck department for Dunbar and Sullivan in 1967, Chrysler Corp. from 1947 to 1957, Great Lakes Dredging Co. and Luedtke Engineering Co. Inter­ ment was in Downing Cemetery, Wheatland Twsp., 111. Surviving are his widow, Geraldine of Utica, Mich, a stepdaughter, Corienne, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Drabek of Chicago. r J Raymond T. Wagner, 60, passed away Oct. 17 in the USPHS hospi­ tal at Staten Island, N.Y. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death, Brother Wagner joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing in the engine department. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Lois, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hanners of St. John, La. Stephen C. Wertz, 37, died of pulmonary congestion Apr. 20. Born in Spencer, Iowa, he was a resi­ dent of Seattle. Brother Wertz joined the SIU in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif, in 1967 and last sailed in the steward department on the Walter Rice (Reynolds). He was a USAF veteran. Interment was in Cashmere City Cemetery, Cash­ mere, Wash. Surviving are his father, Wilbur; a brother, David, and a daughter, Nona, all of Seattle. Walter J. Pearson, 55, succumbed 7^ to a hemorrhage July 23 in St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Denville, N.J., at the time of his death. Brother Pearson joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1951 and sailed in the engine department. Surviving are a brother, John of Hopatcong, N.J., and a sister, Mrs. Alma Moore. Jlmmie L. Cahoon, 31, drowned Oct. 6 in the Elizabeth River be­ tween Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. A native of Mesic, N.C., he was a resident of Aurora, N.C. when he died. Brother Cahoon joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1972 and sailed as a cook aboard the tug Mar­ garet (Express Marine) and for Beng Towing Co. Interment was in South Creek Church Cemetery, Aurora. Surviving are his widow, Robin, and two dau^ters, Lisa and Stacy. Willie F. Nichols, 60, passed giway from a heart attack Aug. 15 in the USPHS hospital in New Or­ leans. Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of Lynn Haven, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Nichols joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore last sailing in the en­ gine department on the Del Rio (Delta). Burial was in Lynn Haven Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Mattie. SIU pensioner Sherwood Finer, Jr., 71, died of a heart attack Aug. 3 in the Bay Minette Infirmary, Stapleton, Ala. Born iii North Carolina, he was a resident of Stapleton at the time of his death. Brother Finer joined the SIl^ in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department. He was a Navy veteran. Burial was in the Alabama City Cemetery, Gadsden, Ala. Surviving are his mother, Mary of Mattapan, Mass., and a daughter, Susie of Elberta, Ala. Robert B. James, 57, expired from a heart attack Aug. 9 in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. Brother James was a resident of ' Choctaw Bluff, Ala. He joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and last sailed as a cook for Rad­ ii^ cliff Materials Corp. Interment was ; in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary of Prichard, Ala.; two sons, Myron and Aaron, and four daughters, Cynthia, Sandra, Shirley and Doris. Walter E. CzajkowskI, 59, passed away Aug. 6. Bom in Camden, N.J., he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Czajkowski joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia and last sailed as a' bosun on the Andrew Jackson. Surviving is a cousin, John J. Manion of Philadelphia. Robert Scott, 37, died July 25 in New Orleans. Bom in Louisiana, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Scott joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans * in 1962 last sailing in the steward department for the Mississippi Shipping Co. Surviving is his mother, Margery of New Orleans. -Seafarers Log �that the Inland Boatmen*s Union will do its utmost, consisteia with law, to stop any non-union equipment that attempts to enter this field." ''The IBU-AGLIWD reaffirmed its continued efforts to or­ ganize the unorganized workers in the inland waterways industry." ± • • A "The Committee stressed the importance of continuing ana stepping up the Inland Boatmen*s voice in drafting tions to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Act as outlined in Resolution ISo. SO^Assuring Enforcement of theOccupationalSafety and Health Act." "The effect of the Towboat Licensing Act was reviewed together with the training and upgrading programs recently initiated by the unions in the waterborne towing industry. INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS ORGANIZATION AND GRIEVANCE COMMIHEE *^The International has also aided us in solving many other problems. In one case, the International intervened to help the San Diego cab drivers when they needed relief from an onerous law that forced them to report any illegal aliens being transported in their cabs. In this and many other ways the International has demonstrated its interest in aiding its affiliates and helping them to resolve problems. We greatly appreciate the help and support of the InternationaV^ **In the area of legislation, we support the legislative goals of the AFL-CIO and the International, particularly with re­ gard to trade legislation that will protect our industries from foreign competition and a flood of cheap imports." GREAT LAKES ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES "The comhuttee believes that the IrUernmional ftid Us affiliates must must continue their oppositu,n to a proposal of the^ aftUiates ^ Soo Line Raihoad to implement a tram r^ on wfeear from Duluth^uperior and Twin Cities, Mmne^ta to Martitis Creek, Pennsylvania, that would knock out the shipment by water of all grain. The effects of such a proposal are clear to all Seafaring and other maritime workers." "We continue to oppose the discriminatory rates charged by railroads serving the Great Lakes area. These rates are designed to kilt off water carrier competition and prevent water carriers from giving a greater share o bargain the Lakes ta-ea" "Among the issues with which our Union was concerned were: "Alaska Pipeline— **Bills authorizing construction of the trans-Alaska Pipeline from the north slope to Valdez were passed by the House and Senate and tigned by the PreMent, clearing the aay for con. ^ struction to begin." 1 "LNG Tanker Construction— , r "The SIVm mpported HJt. 15098, a pending muMcl^ eeek, to create a 40 Mp fleet to import Uqnid namr^ go,. This bill would guarantee to the United States world fmderA .1.. shipin this highly specialized field of tanker operation. if®' "The committee recommends that the policies of tlm International in support of economic and social justice tained. We call upon idl of our affiliates to work actively to /achieve these goals" THE SEAMEN'S ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE fi-, if WMM aVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE iff? Sii r', "Vmted State. Public Health Seruice Hotpiudt. Although Ms vital subject has been mentioned in the Ma other commUtees, me feel that Uisessentud that^ Public Heallh Hospital be mentioned. Fishermen, n^chmt seamen and inland boatmen all have a ^rsonal stalm in the continued operation and maintenance of these hospitals. "In our previous conventions tee have often been face aith the threat that these vital facdities would be closed or transferred to community control. We have dlwm these attempu and have raUied the «tpport^ o/ Congress, SIVNA affiliates throughout the nation and their members, and the many private groups that support these hospUaU, to keep these hospitals operating." FISHERMEN AND CANNERY WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE "The Commiiiee recommendsthat the new Union be urged . tobeginimmediateorganivCdcampaigntoorgmmfisherm^ in Puerlo Rico ond ifte Cori66eon-^nd 'nten^ftere M wo with the SIU of Puerto Rico so as to fashion an effective fmce^ that wUl be of mutual benefit to the fishermen and all unions "The Committee behoves that the Atla^ Fis^ri^ns VidUn and the New Bedford Fishermen, s merged into one VnUm and that steps should be taken to oc0/c<m thismerger" • ,• - fiiili ISiSK INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE "ItshouU be the policy of the United Statm that repres^^ ^r^Te DepnrLeni of Commerce, which Maritime Administration, and not the State Department, head delegations to maritime conventions.* - I ; r' " -fl'x INLAND BOATMEN'S ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE C: THE COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS' AND AFFILIATES mI'M "The committee is pleased to note that almost every one of our affiliated unions, as well as the international, jnmntaiM a poUcy of fuU participation and cooperi^ union movement on all leveh. That is, with the AFI^IO, with the AFLdCIO Maritime Trades Department and other^partmeats of the Federation, and on the local levels with the mari­ time port councils throughout the nation and with the btate FederaUons of labor and central labor bodies. This activity, in the opinion of the committee, indicates a healthy andbene^ fkm trade union attitude^ which, in the final analysis serv^^ the best interest of the membsrships of our respective orgam- "The Committee reviewed the joint organising effort and stressed the importance of concentrated effoHm ^Almka and Southern Californid petroleuni exploration and off shore driUing and related activities. The Committee went on record^ record ^ *^ns. Zilttug and rOated December 1973 ®- f ' 'ii"iiiiiipi^piiwwiWffWiMl ^ ® - ^ �P=M r J,.' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC,GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO 1 lor TOO ;• ujt, sjf; Date. B 10001 Contributor's Name Address city. State. S.S. No. SPAD is a separate stgrtraate^ fundiiitt'pr^eedsAre ^to turner its ODjects and purposes inciuding, but not iimited'to furthering tHAPdIitwal, social and Mionomic Interests of Seafarer seamen, hg of the American Merchant Marine wtfh improved employment the , preservation and furthering portunities for seamen and the e advancement of trade union concepts^ in connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes ibu to political candidates for elective office. Ail contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of forcA job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA AGLIWD) or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social.Irtterests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our r»ort filed with the appropriate supervl!liofy offieefj is (or will be) available for gunc^M from the Superintendent of Documents, tJ.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 'p. 'IP- 1^1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PRESIDENT NIXON ADDRESSES 16TH SIUNA CONVENTION CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD FORD TELLS DELEGATES WHAT HE'LL DO AS VP BLACKWELL NOTES PROGRESS SINCE PASSAGE OF 1970 ACT REP O'NEILL SAYS MARINE ACT SPURS SHIPBUILDING THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION INOUYE PRAISES UNION'S LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES BEALL CALLS FOR VIABLE U.S. MERCHANT FLEET BENTLEY CITES THE NECESSITY OF MARITIME COOPERATION ATTACK ON THE JONES ACT DEFEATED IN THE SENATE SEC. DENT SEES RESURGENCE IN MARITIME FIELD SEC. BRENNAN PRAISES MARITIME LABOR, INDUSTRY HOUSE HEARINGS CONTINUE ON OIL IMPORT LEGISLATION CARGO PREFERENCE BILL RECEIVES MORE SUPPORT CALHOON CALLS FOR UNITY, BILATERAL TRADE NMU PRESIDENT NOTES POINTS OF UNITY NIXON IS PRESENTED MODEL OF SUPERTANKER BROOKLYN UIW SETS GOALS AT 4TH QUANDRENNIAL CONVENTION IBU HOLDS CONVENTION PRESIDENT NIXON SIGNS ALASKA PIPELINE BILL SIU WINS LONG BATTLE TO SAVE PHS AMENDMENT PASSED TO UP DUES IN INITIATION FEES NEW SPAD CERTIFICATES FOR JOB SECURITY THANKSGIVING IN YOKOHAMA CONVENTION ELECTS SIUNA OFFICERS DELEGATES PASS 40 RESOLUTIONS UNANIMOUSLY SEAFARER BEGAN CAREER ON ARMY MINE-LAYERS LEFSAKER RECOUNTS U-BOAT ATTACK IN NORTH SEA SIUNA 16TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY USNS TALLULAH NATIONAL DEFENDER SEAFARER HAND APPRECIATES EDUCATION BRADFORD ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS OF CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 12 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79a5ebcb8c116e90f151ffd304adcac9.PDF 896502d8d2f273181f1c681e1e000e35 PDF Text Text •.t, ^ V'/ >v-.. iX JY uiSMSEna Kwi" *« Hall tells Governors See Poae 2 ($«e Special Supplement) . .: \. ' •- , •^', '• "t 1 - 1j •.- " V ^ r.'-wim, -V fJ �•• ». Asks Them to Consider the Human Element A » .i ., H Hall Speaks to Republican Governors on Economy SIU President Paul Hall joined one of President Ford's top economic ad­ visors, L. William Seidman, and B. F, Goodrich Rubber Co. Chairman O. P. Thomas to address the Republican Governor's Conference held in St. Louis earlier this month on the present condi­ tion of America's economy. Speaking between the business and government repre.sentatives, President Hall told the members of the prestigious Republican Governor's Association that the solutions offered by economists have considered every factor of the economy "except the quality of life for hutnan beings. And people is what our country is about." "We cannot overiook the human element," he continaed. "When 20,000 workers lose their jobs, that's 20,000 American families who are hurting for food and clothing. And if the worker hasn't lost his job, he's seen his paycheck become worth less and less while the cost of necessities—a home, a car, food, doctor's bills, everything he needs—climb to a point where he must begin to choose between these necessities.". SIU President Hall then outlined for the Republican governors the AFLCIO's proposals to reverse the down­ ward economic trend and to help equal­ ize the burden caused by recession and now carried almost entirely by Amer­ ica's workers. SIU President Paul Hall~(centerT fields questions on the economy during the Republican Governors Association Conference along with B.F. Goodrich Chairman O. P. Thomas (left) and L. William Seidman, one of President Ford's top economic advisors. These proposals included setting up extensive public works programs to em­ ploy the millions of Americans out of work, passing legislation that would both reopen housing to low and middle income families and revitalize the hous­ ing industry, closing the tax loopholes used by the large corporations, and opposing aU wage and price controls which "do not require an equitable sac­ rifice from all parts of the economy, in­ cluding wages, prices, profits, interests and dividends." Turning to the causes underlying the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: nation's economic problems, President Hall spoke of the high price of energy and the multinational oU corporations' lack of concern for America's wellbeing. He pointed out that, "a mfiltinational corporation cannot he a good citizen of any country. They seek only profits, in whatever form or country they can be made." "I'm not against free enterprise," President Hall told the Republican gov­ ernors, "but we cannot allow the free enterprise system, as practiced by the multinationd oil companies, to be used to destroy democracy." President Hall concluded his speech by stressing the need for all segments of society to work together. "American labor wants to better America," he said. "To get that better America, we all must overlook our differences — everyone must make a contribution to society." After his speech, President Hall took part in a panel discussion with President Ford's economic advisor and the man­ agement representative, and joined them in answering questions from the Republican governors and the press. Looking ahead to 1975, we will have reached a year that will prove to be a crossroads for the U.S. maritime industry. However, we must be the ones to decide which road, which direction to take on the many com­ plicated issues that will face us in the coming year. To meet these important issues in the most effective and democratic way, the SIU will call together in the early part of 1975 a large number of deck, engine and steward department Seafarers, representative of the entire SIU membership, to another Educational Conference at the Harry Lundebei^ School. Paul Hall Educational Conference— Working Together We are drawing near the end of a year that history will not remember kindly—a year that has been marked by international economic, social and political strife. Seafarers, as a transient part of the international com­ munity, have no doubt had as good a first hand view as anyone of the many difficult protjlems facing most nations, their business, their industry and their people on a worldwide scale. Conversely though, in the U.S. maritime industry it has been a year marked by progress and growing cooperation among Ae different segments of the industry in our collective fight to make a better life for all involved in maritime and a better industry in which to work. Looking back on 1974, we see that the long-term hopes of the U.S! maritime industry, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, finally began to take root. In the past 12 months, new ship after new ship came down the ways of Americah shipyards to join the steadily revitalizing and competively growing fleets of U.S.-flag operators. And, it has been Sea­ farers, because they have taken the initiative to continually upgrade their professional skills with the help of the SIU's academic and vocational education programs at Piney Point, who are safely and efficiently manning the majority of these new highly automated vessels. The Conference will enable us to take a hard, detailed look at the present state of the industry; how it has progressed in the past few years and the direction we wish it to take in the future. As importantly, the Conference will enable us to discuss our new contract, due for renewal in June, and the changes needed in it for Seafarers to provide a more secure future for themselves and their families. It will also give us the opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules, our Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans, our training and upgrading programs, and the need for stepped-up organizational efforts. Most importantly, though, this Conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspira­ tions and set our goals for the future. Too many times in the past, we in the maritime industry have allowed our personal likes or dislikes to cloud the real issues. As a result the industry suffered. In the last few years, though, wc have effectively pushed aside per­ sonalities and have worked together in unity and harmony. As a result, the industry has prospered through implementation of such programs and projects as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement. Collectively, these programs will mean jobs and job security for SIU members for years to come. Yet, now is no time to quit. Because we have won a few rounds does not mean we have won the fight^—it only means we are closer to winning. We still have tough rounds ahead of us, such as the protection of the Jones Act, securing a fair share of all U.S. cargoes for Americaii-flag ships, and the formation of one governmental maritime agency. ^ , We will be victorious in these fights only if we continue'to make the effort to understand our problems and work together in solving them. The upcoming Educational Conference will be invaluable to ps in ^achjleving these goals. ^ . .j.i . L'l.r: Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth AVenuel' Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXyi, No. 12. December 1974. . ... Page 2 J. • • ". Seafarers Log \, >• �A Victory for the 5IU Final Congressional Approval Given Oil Imports Bill WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final Congressional approval on Dec. 16 to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40 and sent the bill to the White House for President Ford's signature. The bill requires that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports must be carried on U.S.-flag ships — manned by American crews — and that the quota will automatically in­ crease to 25 percent next year and 30 percent on July 1,1977. Passage of the bill by both the House and Senate brings to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative efforts ever undertaken by the labor movement—^and represents a special victory for the SIU which led the fight all the way. It also marks the first time the powerful oil conglomerates have INDEX Legislative News Conference version of oil bill passes Senate Page 3 Washington Activities column ..:.Page9 Union News President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of Wilmington Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 7 SIU Scholarship program expanded ... ..Backpage Delayed benefits J, information Pages 18-19 New Jacksonville hall dedicated ..Page 16 General News U.S. pension bill Special Supplement Hall gives energy report... Page 7 NMC meeting in Philadelphia Page 5 Hall speaks at Republican Governor's Conference . Page 2 SIU official attends IMCO meeting Page 5 Aid to Rubber workers local.... Pages Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 24 , . Ships^ digpsts ...,Page 17„ Ships' committees Page 6 " Delta Norte Page 21 ' Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedules, requirements and applications ......Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .......... Page 26 Advanced electrical procedures course ..............Page 26 Steward department training and upgrading Pages 22-23 Membership News Seafarers earn high school diplomas at MLS . .Pages 13,26 Brother Conti's Christmas mangers Page 12 . Bosun Chuck Hill receives borhmendation .Page 7 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 20 Final Departures Page 25 Brother Haringr«:»lves awarrt for bravery ....,,......Page 13 . •• n December, 1974 ever been beaten in any major piece of legislation. The victory was not easy. The oil lobby—through the American Petrol­ eum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (Flags of Convenience)—mounted a nationwide propaganda campaign in the press. More than a hundred editorials and col­ umns—based on distorted and mislead­ ing information supplied by the oil lobby—were published in a broadside attack on the bill. Members of Congress, many of whom were up for reelection this year, were pressured to vote against thebm. And—once again—The Wall Street Journal attacked the Union and SIU membership for their participation in politics through their support of SPAD. Support for the SIU's position came from virtually every segment of the American labor movement. The AFLCIO and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment were the first to endorse the bill by adopting strong support resolutions at their convention a year ago. AFLCIO affiliated international unions, state federations, local central bodies, AFL-CIO regional directors and Mari­ time Port Councils in all sections of the U.S. lined up solidly in support of the Oil Import Bill. Letters and telegrams to members of the House and Senate were sent by AFL-CIO President George Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and the leaders of nearly every labor organi­ zation in all 50 states. State labor or­ ganizations personally contacted Con­ gressmen in their areas. Legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions met reg­ ularly at meetings organized by the Maritime Trades Department to coordi­ nate activities in support of the bill throughout its long journey through the House and Senate. The SIU also held a series of meetings with ship owners and shipyard operators to galvanize in­ dustry-wide support. In addition to its direct benefits for Seafarers, the Energy Transportation Security Act has broad economic and security advantages for the nation. Among the benefits of the bill are: • A reduction of America's depend­ ence on foreign-flag ships to supply our vital energy needs; • Creation of thousands of jobs for American seamen, shipyard workers and workers in hundreds of maritimerelated supply and service industries; • A substantial reduction of the defi­ cit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; • An increase in the nation's tax rev­ enues by American companies building and operating American-flag ships; • Protection for American consum­ ers against price-fixing by oil companies through a cost-monitoring system super­ vised by the Secretary of Commerce. SIU President Paul Hall—who testi­ fied at committee hearings in both the House and Senate on the bill and who stirred up support for it at meetings throughout the nation—said at a meet­ ing of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for American seamen and thousands of other Americans in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted—as they have been in the past—by foreign policy confficts with countries that register Ameri­ can-owned ships." Seafarers in upgrading training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point witnessed the historic passage of the Oil Import Bill. They posed on the Capitol steps before going to the Senate gallery to hear debate on the bill and watch as the final vote successfully ended the SIU's long fight to guaran­ tee jobs for Seafarers. Pictured above with HLS Vice President Mike Sacco and Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown are: Bosuns Jose Aguiar; Enos Allen; Edwin Craddock; Frederick Johnson; Carl Lineberry; Basillio Maldonado; Carl CIsen; Clarence Pryor; Joe Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Joseph Zeloy; Steward Upgrader Mario Bruschini, and Seniority Upgraders William Berulis; Joe Colungelo; Tomas Escudero; John Keliy; Ernest Moneymaker and Stephen Szeibert. Comments From Senators on Oil Imports Bill The following are remarks made during Senate debate on the conference version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. "The principal opponents of this leg­ islation—the multinational oil compa­ nies—have attempted to terrorize the American public into blind opposition with a cost estimate which is an insult to the intelligence of any reasonable per­ son who examines the fine print behind their claims... "... The Arab oil-exporting countries have already taken steps to control oil shipping and this measure—by encour­ aging a U.S.'flag tanker capability—is clearly in the best interests of the na­ tional security of the United States." Exceqds of a letter s^ed by: Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Senator J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) tenator Rmsdl B. LOBE Senator Daniel K. Inonye (D-Hawali) Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Senator is not in the slight­ est degree interested in what contribur tions the maritime unions have made to anybody. He has confidence in the in­ tegrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) exposition Leader "We saw how these Arab powers could make major American oil com­ panies refuse to deliver the oil they had in their tankers—even to the U.S. fleet in the Mediterranean. Imagine that. Here are the so-called American-controlled ships." "Now we know who they are—all the editorials we have had—we finally know Exxon wrote them. They deny it, but they wrote it through this organization that calls itself the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping. They might as well call themselves the American Slav­ ery Association [because] they are dedi­ cated that under no circumstances will they hire an American if a foreigner can serve the same purpose. Never hire an American seaman for $1,000 a month out on those lonely sea lanes if we can hire a Chinaman for $100 a month. Too bad. Senators, we have been misled." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) Continued on Page 9 They Voted Following is the roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate Dec. 16 on the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193): Votiiqi In Favorlames Abourezk (D-S. Dak.) X i James B. Allen (D-Ala.) IBirchBayh(D-Ina.) |J.Glean Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) ; Robert C.Byrd(0-W.Va.> : Howanl W.Cannon (D. Nev.) >.Case(R-N,J.> Continued on Rage P Pages vl •hTl �Seafarer George Muzzicca on his feet to ask a West Coast Representative Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, at the rostrum, makes his report, and question of the chair which concerned the mem- answers queries from the floor. At his right are Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey and meeting Recordbership. ing Secretary Leo Bonser. t.&ij Members Hold Monthly Meeting in Wilmington ...J 'JVJ:'. Every third Monday after the first Sunday of the month in the port of Wilmington, Calif., an informational membership meeting is held and last inohth 66 Seafarers attended flie Nov. 18 meeting. Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey chaired the meeting presenting reports of the SUPs Atlantic Arra Vice Pres­ ident Earl Shepard, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Di Giomo, Vice President in charge of contracts and their enforcement Frank Drozak, Welfare r^resen^tive George McCarteey and of the three-man elected Bosuns Selection Conunittee which chose the Seafarers who will attend the 19th Bosuns Riecertificailion Program class. All reports were accepted hy the memhership. Woriey then reported on organizing on the West Coast, registration, shipping, payoflb and ex­ pansion of die halL West Coast Representative Steve Troy flien reported to the members on the Oil Bill, LNGs and LPGS, Sabine organizing, the Jones Act attacks, the National Maritime Council, upgrading and political victories. Finally, two members took advantage of the meeting to ask relevant questions which were answer^ by Brodiers Woriey and Troy. % ; '• 'f Recenfly upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point, Seafarer George Atchley registers with smiling secretary Diane Simms just before the monthly meeting. Happy SID pensioner Martin Prisament (left) accepts his first check from Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey during Nov. 18 meeting. Listening with great interest with other members at the monthly membership meeting is Seafarer Sam Mardin. Page 4 OS Luis Perez signs in and shows his book to secretary Diane Simms in order to register. A group of Seafarers in the Wilmington, Calif. Union Hall write, read and talk before the meeting on Nov. 18. : Seafarers Log �NMC Hosts 200 Shippers In Campaign For Cargo The National Maritime Council hosted over 200 area importers and exporters at the Downtown Club in PMadelphia last month in its continu­ ing nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of American foreign commerce carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since its inception in 1971, the Na­ tional Maritime Council, an alliance of all isegments of the maritime indnstrylabor, management and government— working together for the common good of the thousands of people involved inthe industry, fus conducted scores of snccessfnl panel type discussions throughout the counli^ to alert the na­ tion's shippers to the many advantages of shipping American. At these open forums, shippers in at­ tendance are invited to ask any ques­ tions they may have concerning the U.S. merchant marine which are an­ swered candidly by NMC panelists. At the most recent NMC meeting in Philadelphia, the panelists were: SIU Vice-President Frank Drozak; Larry Malloy, representing the International Longshoremen's Association; John Crosthwaite, vice president of Ameri­ can Export Lines; J. Crowley, vicepresident of Moore-MacCormack Lines; Wilton B. Jackson, a shipper representing E. I. DuPont De Nemours, and F. J. O'Donnell of the Market De­ velopment OflSce of the Maritime Ad­ ministration. Addressing the forum, SIU Vice President Drozak afiirmed that "the U.S. maritime industry—as any major industry—^is confronted with many problems that caimot be dealt with properly by one segment of the indus­ try; but by making a sincere effort to communicate with one another we can better understand our individual prob­ lems, and then by working together we will solve them collectively." Vice Pres­ ident Drozak said that this type of co­ operation "would help guarantee the best possible nninterrupted service to the ^^erican shipper." Drozak also noted that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 had enabled Amer­ ican operators to upgrade their fleets to effectively compete with the foreigner on the high seas. However, he pointed out that although U.S.-flag carriage had increased since the 1970 Act "only about six percent of all goods going in or out of the U.S. by ship is carried on American flag vessels," and he warned that if this situation continues to exist "foreign interests will soon dominate our trade and be able to dictate rates and schedules to us." Backing Vice-President Drozak's po­ sition, £. I. DuPont De Nemours rep­ resentative Wilton Jackson said that his company had doubled their usage of American-flag vessels in the last few years because "U.S.-flag service has proven to be on par in terms of speed, efficiency and price with any foreign vessels." In delivering the opening remarks at B 10001 Contributor's Name State City. Address S.S. No. SPAO It a separate lefretatec fund, ttt proceeds are used to further its oojectt and purposes tnciudme, put not limited to turlhenne thepohtit.ai, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection wiin sucn _.^rr ^^ f A ....A..... ... ...a,....! J.. ....aI... Ail ....a..a........ ... obiects. SPAO supports and contributes to poiiticei candidates for elective office An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial olun" reprisal, or threat of sucn conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union (SiUNA ACuiwD) or of employment, if a contribution is made by reason of the abmre improper conduct, notify the Seefarers Union or SPAO at the above eddress, certified mail within Ihirty davs of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action ersd refund, if involuntary. Support SPAo to protect and further your economic, poiiticei and societ interests, American trade ssnion corscepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S Government Printing Office. Washington. O C. 20402.) 1974 *20Off' rwwwwwwwwi Signature of Solicitor Port Gives to SPAD for the Future AB Stephan Bergeria (left) gets a SPAD receipt from Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay after a recent payoff on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel). Seafarer Ber­ geria voluntarily contributes to SPAD because he realizes the importance of continuing cur battle for job security and a strong merchant marine on the political front. Also, by supporting SPAD, Brother Bergeria helps insure that the SIU wiii continue to control its own future welfare and growth. /Mean/ Asks Union y\4enijbers to Aid Rubber Local on Strike 21 Months For nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, this Christmas season does not hold much joy. These workers have been on strike against the R&G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, for 21 months, and -they con­ tinue to wage a valiant struggle against the company's refusal to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Over the period of this long fight for justice and fair treatment many labor organizations, including the SIU, have made contributions to the URW's strike fund, thus making it possible for these members and their families to survive decently. But, now with the holiday season here the strike relief fund is depleted. These workers have been the vic­ tims of a concerted effoit on the part of the company, which manufactures plastic piping and pipe fittings, to break the Union. The company has in­ tentionally prolonged the strike by re­ ducing its contract offers and continu­ ing to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strike breakers. In order to aid these hard-pressed men and women, AFL-CIO President George Meany has asked all affiliated unions and their members to contrib­ ute to a special holiday season fund for URW workers. Checks should be made payable to the R&G Sloane Strike Relief Fund and forwarded to the URW District 5 Office, 100 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 429, Long Beach, Calif. 90802. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovernmental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London last month which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Proposals and recommendations worked out at this* conference, and others like it, may eventually become international law. It is important that the SIU par­ ticipate in these international forums in order to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. At this last IMCO meeting, training standards and qualifications for watchstanders in the engine room, the of­ ficers and crews of ships carrying liquified gases, as well as the officers and crews of hazardous bulk cargo carriers, were discussed. After the discussions, delegates were invited to draft recommendations which they can submit at the next IMCO 'training standards and qualifications conference. This meeting will be held in January, and the SIU will help shape the proposals submitted by the U.S. delegation on these issues as they will directly affect unlicensed seamen. Delegates at this last meeting also authorized IMCO to submit a number of their proposals to a joint IMCOInternational Labor Organization (ILO) conference to be held early next year. The ILO, being a labor organization, is expected to be more sensitive to the welfare of the unlicensed seaman when it considers these proposals and makes its own recommendations for interna­ tional maritime regulations. Among the reports that will be forwarded to the joint IMCO-ILO conference is a pro­ posal the SIU will watch closely. This proposal suggests mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch, and it could require that all ships carry AB's, or their equivalent, to stand these watches. The Training Standards and Qualifi­ cations Conference met for five days, and at its close, all delegates agreed that it had been a productive session. US. Customs Recently, many payoffs of ships on foreign runs have been delayed because our members have noC been fully complying with U.S. customs regulations. In order to expedite all payoffs of this kind, there are two things which aff members should do. 1—Ail crewmembers should present themselves as soon as pos­ sible for the identification check with the representative from the U.S. Immigration Service when he comes aboard. 2—All crewmembers must sign the declaration forin which is sub­ mitted to the official from U.S. Customs. Members must sign this form whether they have any for­ eign purchases to declare or not. If jhese two important steps are followed, then crew members will get paid off quickly and they will be able to spend more time ashore. Pages December, i9/4 Si;--. >: O'Donnell interrogatively concluded, "imagine what the United States could earn if we carried over half of our com­ merce in U.S.-flag ships?" The ultimate goal of the National Maritime Council is a U.S. merchant marine capable of competing with any foreign-flag concern, and capable of carrying a fair share of all U.S. cargoes. The SIU will continue to work with th? NMC to achieve this goal. VP Shepard Attends IMCO Maritime Standards Meeting SEAFUERS POLITICRl RniHITf DONATION D«te. the forum, MARAD official F. J. O'Donnell emphasized the major role that substantially increased use of U.S.flag ships could have on righting the nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit. He noted that last year Great Britain, which carries over 50 percent of its for­ eign commerce on its own vessels, re­ ported $2.8 billion in foreign exchange earnings from their merchant marine. ?1 �IT The Committee Page Summit Committee The ship's committee aboard the 7-2 SS Summit (Sea-Land) enjoying them­ selves in the ship's dayroom at a payoff recently in the port of Seattle are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Thomas S. Siciliano; Ship's Chairman Bosun Demitrios Caiogeros; Chief Steward James Nieto, secretary-reporter; Deck Dele­ gate AB Perry Keliikoa and OS Bruce Pederson. The converted containership of 8,904 dwt carrying 226 containers was on the Alaska run until she was laid up in the Todd Shipyards in Seattle Los Angeles Committee At a payoff Dec. 3 in the port of New York, the ship's committee of the con­ verted containership SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) has Patrolman Teddy Babkows'ki (seated left) settle an overtime beef in the dayroom. At his side is Engine-Delegate William Connerty. Standing (I. to r.) are smiling Chief Steward Duke Gardner, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate AB Hermanio Pacheco and Baker Pedro Laboy, steward delegate. The T-3 16,395 dwt Los Angeles is on a voyage to the Mediterranean carrying 476 containers. Tampa Committee f*: Connecticut Committee Recertified Bosun Jimmy Parker, ship's chairman (second from left) of the SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) stands on the stern with the ship's committee. From left are: Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens, Deck Delegate William Parks, Educational Director Fred Anderson and Engine Delegate John Rauza. The ship crewed up after being laid up in the port of Houston. In the middle of last month she loaded grain in New Orleans and set her course for a Rus­ sian port. Joseph Hewes Committee Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald Chestnut (second ^rom right) is with the ship's committee of the recently acquired C-4 SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) on deck in the port of New Orleans as the ship crewed up on Nov. 12. The rest of the ship's committee are (I. to r.) Educational Director Scottie Weems, Chief Steward Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter and Deck Delegate Paul Laborde. The ship had been on the Far East run, but on this trip she will carry general and Army cargo to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. She is one of three American President Line ships recently acquired by Wgterman. Golden Dolphin Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima, ship's chairman (seated left) with the SS Tampa's (Sea-Land) ship's committee at a payoff in the port of New York on Dec. 3. Seated from the right of the bosun are Deck Delegate Bert Svenblad and Engine Delegate A. Castelo. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook Ron Shaw steward delegate and Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, secretaryreporter. The T-2 converted containership Tampa is on the intercoastal run off the LJnited States carrying 332 containers weighing 11,601 dwt. Recertified Bosun Norman Beavers, ship's chairman (bottom right) with the ship's committee at a payoff in the dayroom of the S/7 Golden Dolphin, (West­ chester Marine) late last month in the port of Wilmington, Calif. On his right are Steward Delegate George Frazza and Education Director Ray Haif (seated left). Standing are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Jack Davis, Chief Steward Gilbert Wright, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate AB Marion Fila. The 80,500 dwt, 894-foot Golden Dolphin is now on her way to the Persian Gulf. Just launched this year, she had crewed up in late August on the West Coast. Pages Seafarers Log , "(-J- : . l * , It U "I. » V �5 Recommends Public Energy Corporation Hall Gives Major Energy Report to AFL-CIO SIU President Paul Hall delivered an in-depth study of the present eco­ nomic hardships brought about by the high price of oil and made recommen­ dations to help alleviate some of these problems to a major meeting, called by AFL-CIO President George Meany, of the special AFL-CIO Energy Com­ mittee. Among the hardships caused by the oil embargo and the drastic rise in oil prices which followed, President Hall's report put high unemployment, a large deficit in the nation's balance of pay­ ments and skyrocketing inflation on the top of the list. Unfortunately, the United States has failed to adopt any program which would help regain a secure and eco­ nomical energy supply. "The primary cause of the na­ tion's lack of quick and decisive action on the nation's energy problems," President Hail's re­ port said, "has been the power of the multinational oil compa­ nies which today control and dominate every sector of the en­ ergy industry. During the past 14 months the oil giants have done everything in their power to de­ lay, oppose, undermine or dis­ credit actions which would change the energy status quo." "The policies of U.S. multinational oil companies traditionally have been a serious national problem. For years, the oil companies regularly have been involved in international cartels, com­ modity exchanges, intrigues between themselves, the U.S. and foreign gov­ ernments, and in a chronic defense in the Courts from charges of price fixing, monopolistic practices and illegal poli­ cies designed to drive out competition. "Today, however, oil industry prac­ tices have become a far more immedi­ ate threat to the nation. In the past 12 months they have endangered both the nation's economy and its security through corporate attitudes that recog­ nize no national allegiance, but which seek only maximum profit in whatever country it may be obtained." The way to loosen the stranglehold of these multinational corporations President Hall feels, is "for the nation to become knowledgeable about the oil companies impact on U.S. affairs and their control of America's energy life blood" and, "to use that newlycreated national awareness to dismem­ ber the oil octopus." Four-point Program To help reverse the multinational oil companies ever rising control of world energy supplies. President Hall's re­ port suggests a four-point program de­ signed to monitor and curb the power and influence of the oil industry. The first step in the program pro­ posed by President Hall would be to create a watchdog agency within the AFL-CIO "to monitor and make pub­ lic the range of petroleum industry ac­ tivities inimical to the nation and its workers best interests and welfare." In conjunction with this oil industry investigation body, the second point of President Hall's program calls for a concerted AFL-CIO effort to bring about legislation to regulate the U.S. Wages Due 54 Seafarers Who Sailed on 4 Falcon Tankers The following 54 Seafarers have money due them from Falcon Tankers under a settlement ordered by Professor Christensen, a Labor Law professor from New York University, who was appointed arbitrator in the case. The men, who served as crewmembers on either the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Princess or Falcon Lady, before Mar. 13 and were released after that d^te are eligible for compensa­ tion because they were released by Fal­ con without the full 90-days notice of the MUitary Sealift Command's inten­ tion of taking over the ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974 of the MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging MTarrin Kramer Rttdolfo Rodriguez Frederic B. Mack !omas Ramirez' iPaul G. Horn Santiago Alvarado Mark E. Wilhelm Roberto Hannibal Jesse A. Spivey A. M. Reeves Alfred W. Flatts Edward Morris Nikolaos Zervos James V. McOaiitpc Ronald Y. Browning Stephen H.FuKord James J. - ^ •: U.i December, from 35 to 51 days, Falcon released the crews of each ship. Because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these vessels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU ancj those specific crewmembers released by Fal­ con. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. Any Seafarer whose name appears below and who has not already con­ tacted Headquarters should do so, and letthe Union know to which Union Hall you want your check sent. Write Ed­ ward X. Mooney, Headquarters Repre­ sentative, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. J. T. Patten Reinaldo Cardon i John W. Cade |oS)ieph A. Gauthiet Walter Boloy Joseph LeBeau James A. Dohloug Ercd A. Olson l^ter Steivart ^Elex Cary:., ; Robert G. Guer^ro Lee Scott Carrol J. Quinnt Woodrow Drake * James N. Purvis Patrick F. Gallagher ALaRoda Howard Schneider Danny W. Riddle Billy K. Nuckols Winston E. Battle Benjamin L. Jarratt Enrique Castro James "T. Mann Jose M. Nava Earl H. Young I Joseph P. Pettuis Antonio M. Santos William P. Cbrrell Conrado F. Rosario Leroy Edmondson Richard It David M.Ehy Douglas W. Fisher Edward L. Bishop oil industry as a utility, requiring it to report and document its financial and operating activities. The third recommendation suggests that the AFL-CIO initiate an effort to seek Justice Department anti-trust ac­ tions against these U.S. oil companies. These anti-trust remedies could force the oil companies to divest themselves of parts of their monopolistic holdings, and weaken their control of American energy supplies. The fourth and major proposal in President Hall's report calls for the creation of a public energy organiza­ tion which would he jointly owned by the Federal Government, private in­ dustry and^ public shareholders. With a Board of Directors that represents all segments of the U.S., this energy J 'T organization would control the offshore oil reserves, public oil lands, oil shale holdings, thermal energy resources and federal nuclear and solar energy tech­ nology from which future U.S. energy supplies will be made available. This type of control of our energy resources, much like the public hold­ ing company COMSAT which controls communications satellites, would en­ sure that all decisions concerning our energy will be made in the best inter­ ests of all Americans. President Hall's report, with its in­ novative recommendations to help solve our nation's energy problems, was well received by the AFL-CIO Energy Committee, and is now under­ going close study by all members of the committee. Smothered Napalm Bombs ARAD Cites Bosun Hill For Dousing Ship Blaze Four years ago Seafarer Chuck Hill, who just completed the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program, was bosun on the SS Madaket (Waterman Steam­ ship) when that ship was in Vietnam. The fighting was still raging in that country when, on the afternoon of Aug. 26, 1970, the vessel was discharging a cargo of napalm fire bombs at Cam Ranh Bay. Suddenly, a 500-pound bomb toppled over a forklift battery section, shorting the batteries, punctur­ ing the bomb casing and causing imme­ diate fire. For his leadership^and direction of the entire deck crew in extinguishing the fire and averting a major catas­ trophe, Bosun Hill received a commen­ dation from the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. The entire crew, along with the captain of the vessel and some of the engineers, succeeded in flooding the holds with steam from four hoses after fire and heat had caused other bombs to leak. Seafarer Hill, who has been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1947, said that the crew was able to extinguish the fire with "steam and a lot of prayers." Even now he remembers how it felt: "Red hot, like the hotfoot of the century." Although he was singled out for the commendation. Hill is quick to praise the entire crew and does not claim any special personal credit. "I didn't do anything anyone else didn't do," he says. The commendation, signed by An­ drew Gibson, then assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, reads in part: .. . "All this action took place in a period of 10 minutes. You and your fellow crewmen, at great risk to yourselves, averted what might have been a major disaster to the ship, her cargo and adjacent shoreside facilities. I commend you upon the performance of a service which was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine." Hill, who resides in Houston, Tex., received the commendation at a Pro­ peller Club meeting held there in Octo­ ber, 1972. Delta Norte Committee Ship's Chairnnan, Recertified Bosun Homer 0. Workman (third from right) listens to Patrolman Tom Gould (seated) explain an overtime provsion of the contract at a payoff in New Orleans recently. Other Seafarers and members of the ship's committee also listening are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate AB J. Suf­ ferer; Chief Electrician J. Hemby, educational director; Engine Delegate QMED W. Welch, Messman Mike Vigo and Cook and Baker J. Morgan, steward delegate, opening the Seafarers LOG. Early this month the LASH containership Delta. Norte (Delta Line) headed for a docking in the port of Rio de Janiero. Page 7 t 1 H �Finance Committee Meets Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I am proud to tell you that six more Seafarers graduated this month from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 126 the num­ ber of your brothers who have completed this one-month course. These six Seafarers spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. and two weeks here in Headquarters learning more about their industry, the new ships of today and their Union. Sometimes, Seafarers ask me why we have this program to help bring in more full 'A' book members to the Union. If you just look in this LOG and see the number of pensioners and departed brothers, you will realize the need for additional full SIU members. I know you all join me in wishing our new full 'A' book members smooth sailing in the future. They are: Bin Ahmad; James Bolen; Lee Wayman; Marco Galliano; Terry Mouton, and Earnest Hale. Members of the quarterly financial committee who were elected at this month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, meet to review financial rec­ ords for the third quarter of 1974. They are clockwise from extreme left: Frank Teti; Don Hicks; Nick Damante; William Koflowitch, chairman; Otis Paschal; William Reid, and R. Campbell. Bear Hug That Saves Choke Victims Hailed by Crew SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The first part of the National Labor Relation Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers illegal conduct during an organizing drive held earlier this year, has been completed. Further hearings are now scheduled for this month in Houston, Tex. We are confident that the NLRB will return a favorable ruling and order the results of the February 1974 election to be overturned. In the meantime, our organizing efforts will continue in order to maintain our support aboard these vessels. Last month the Seafarers LOG re­ ceived a letter from the crew of the SS New Yorker (Sea-Land) praising a magazine article dealing with accidental death from choking on food. The crew sent us the story, which appeared in the Aug. 12,1974 issue of Newsweek mag­ azine, and asked that the LOG write about it in the hopes that it might save some lives. HREFIGHTING What prompted the crew's interest was a story they had heard about an AB on another ship who had choked to death while eating, and presumably was not helped because those around him did not know what to do. The magazine story's main emphasis was on a new method of saving the life of a choking victim—and that is by giv­ ing him a sort of sharp bear hug. The method, devised by a Cjncinnati sur­ geon, involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso A firefighting endorsement will be a must on certain ships in the future and I therefore strongly encourage you to get this endorsement as soon as possible. It could also mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J., courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. The dates for January are: Jan. 10, 24 and 31. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should sCe the port agent or an SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated 12 more Seafarers from our Bosuns Recertification Program. These brothers have completed the two-month course of study at Piney Point and Headquarters, thus bringing to 177 the number of our bosuns who have successfully completed the program. I want to ask all SIU members to give the bosun, as the ship's chairman, the fullest cooperation while at sea. The bosun is the primary spokesman for the unlicensed crew and as such, he needs your support and assistance. He has the responsibility to hold weekly shipboard meetings during which matters of im­ portance to you and the entire Union are discussed. After going through the Recertified Program, the bosun has learned many things about the Union and the maritime industry today. I urge each of you to listen to what he has to say aboard ship, especially when it involves job security. hanging down, the rescuer then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper abdomen. This should force the diaphragm up­ ward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of the air which is al­ ways inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. This technique is one that is taught to SIU bosuns going through the Bo­ suns Recertification Program at Piney Point when they take the first aid course which is part of the program. The article also explains that one of the major reasons why so many chok­ ing victims die, between 2,500 and 4,000 annually in the United States, is that onlookers often mistake the symp­ toms for those of heart ^tack. The key to recognizing when a person is chok­ ing is that he is unable to speak. Any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Recognizing this is the first, im­ portant step to saving a choking vic­ tim's life. Transidaho Committee I want to congratulate these 12 Seafarers and wish them good sailing in the years ahead. They are: Stanley Krawczynski; Walter LeClair; Ted Tolentino; John Hazel; Bill Funk; Charlie Faircloth; Tom Brooks; Chuck Hill; Beverly Dunn; Michael Casanueva; Ed Wallace, and Bert Hager. REACTIVATED VESSELS The following ships have been reactivated and will be on the Russian grain run: Connecticut, Odgen Champion (both Odgen Marine); Achilles (New­ port Tankers), and the Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). They all crewed up last month as did the Transindiana (Hudson Water­ ways) and the Odgen Wabash (Odgen Marine) both of which will be on a coast-wise run. PAYOFF PROCEDURES It has been brought to my attention that some payoffs are not going as smoothly as they co'old. Therefore, I ask that each member make the payoff easier by following proper payoff procedures and giving their books or other Union identification to their department delegate before the SIU patrolman boards the ship. Remember, a smooth, quick payoff means longer time ashore for the crew. Pages : 'ft' Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza (front left) makes out the ship's committee report aboard the SS Transidaho (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff late last month in the port of Baltimore. Other committee members in the messroom are (seared center) Deck Delegate AB Dinias Mendoza and Chief Electrician Luis Cepeda, education director. Standing in the back row (I. to r.) are Cook and Baker Louis A. Gardier, steward delegate; 2nd Elec­ trician Manuel Beata, engine delegate; and Chief Steward J, R. Delise, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, SS Transoregon and the SS Transhawaii were recently sold by Sea-Land to the Puerto Rican Government to add to its new merchant marine fleet. Seafarers Log �Comments From Senators Continued from Page 3 "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of employment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department esti­ mates this legislation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.1 billion injhe next ten years—and $11.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) "When viewed objectively, any cost increase to the American consumer re­ sulting from this legislation will be small and short term . . . Further [this bill] will provide thousands of jobs for Amer­ icans in constructing and manning tank­ ers which will be a boost to our sagging economy." Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall prof­ its in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transporta' tion security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-Hl.) "Significantly, a report presented to a recent international conference veri­ fied what the bill's^proponents (the Oil Import Bill) have been saying: namely, that the flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environ­ mental protection or any consideration other than profit." Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (K-Md.) "I want to remind the Senators that after World War 11 we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [Ameri­ can] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contrib­ uted more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We have a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." Senator Warren G. Magnuson Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee , Uv' They Voted orfthe Oil Carl T.Curtis (R-Neb.) James G. Eastland (EWMiss;) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N. C.) Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz.) Church (D-Idaho) ' ' HiramJU t^jng (R-Hav(^aii)iii J. W. Fulbri^t (D-Ark.) , Alan Orsteston <D-Cd.) ^ . .Barry M:Goldwater (BbvAdzi) '• Robert J. Dole (R-Kau.) ^ Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.)' Edward J. Gurney (R-Fla.) CUfford P. Hansen (R-Wyp.) = PlimipA.Hart(D-Mich.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N. C.) . Vance Hartlce(D-Ind.) Roman L. Hruska (R.-Neb. ) PioydK, Haskell (D-Colo.) Jacob RJavits (R-N. Y.) fl^arfcO.Hatfield (R-Ore.) ' JohnL.McCleUan (D-Ark.) / lEmest F. Hdllin^ (O-S.C) James A. McQure (R-Idaho) SaMd HHd^^ (D-Ia.) ,,:; Thomas J. Mclntyre (D-NH.) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn,) Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) JohiiO.Pastore(D-R.L) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) James B. Pearson (R-Kan.) J.BephettIolmstpn,j|r^ Charles H. Percy (R-ni.) ^ Russell B, lx:>ng (D-La.) ^ William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) , Walften^-1^<agausop Charles McCMathias,Jr. (R-Md.) ' Abraham A, Ribicoff (D-Conn.) William V. Roth {R-Del.) Oeorge McGovern (D-S. Dak.) Robert T- Stafford (R-Vt) LeeMetcalf (D-Mont.) . , Howard (D-Ohio)••• iM:- John C- Stennis (D-Miss.) : Robert A. Taft, Jr. (R-OMo) l^alter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) 1> Strom Thurmond (R-S. C.) Joseph^MiMbntoya ( John G, Tower (R-Tex.) SamNunn (D-Ga.) Milton R. Young (R-N. Dak.) Bob Pack^od (R^t^ii.) aaibornePeU(DR.l;) Pr^ent and Giving Live Fa Jennings Randolph (D-W. V^), Quentin N. Burdick (D-N. Dak.) Richard S. Schweiker (R-Pa. —against Gale W. McGee (D-Wyo.)—against. William L.ScoU(D-ya.) Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.)—against I AdIai E.Stevenson, IJI (D-Ul.) Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky.) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) — Herman E, Talmadge (D-Ga.) Not Present—11 Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N. J.) Henry L. Bellmon (R-Okla.) Voting Against—40 Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tex.) . —paire eorge Dt Aiken (R-Vt.) Alan Bible (D-Nev.)—paired for nowardH. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.) James L. Buckley (Cons.-Rep.-N. Y\) Dewey F. BarUett (R-Okla.) Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Mo.) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del.) William D. Hathaway (D-Maine) ! ' WiUiam E. Brock, III (R-Tenn.) —pairec Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) Harry F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind.-Va,) Frank E. Moss (D-Utah)—paired for, Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. (D-Fla.) John V. Tunney (D-Cal.) —paired for _ Richard CvCla^k .jLoweU P. Weicker (R-Conn.) " I" Norris "^Continued from PageJ Voting In Favor December, 1974 Washington Activities By B. Rocker f ' Congress reconvened Nov. 18 following the 1974 elections—^for a short Lame-duck session—and began to organize for the first session of the new 94th Congress. In the House there are 92 newmembers (75 Democrats)—more new mem­ bers than at any time since 1949. Of the 435 members of the House, 291 are Democrats, an increase of 43 and the largest numerical superiority since the 89th Congress. The new Con­ gress will be younger, more active and eager for change. When the Democratic Party Caucus met, they made a number of major changes. Liberal Congressman Phillip Burton (ciif.) was elected to the posi­ tion of Caucus Chairman for the next two years. The Caucus voted to take away the authority of Ways and Means Committee Democrats to select Chairmen of standing committees and transferred that au­ thority to the new Democratic Steering and Policy Cimmittee. It added 12 mem­ bers to Ways and Means, increasing the number from 25 to 37, The Steering Committee is expected to "pack" Ways and Means with more Liberals. The new Caucus also gave the Speaker power to nominate all Democrats on the Rules Committee. Rules is the "traffic cop" of the House. It determines priorities of bills on the floor. The Caucus also voted to elect subcommittee chairmen of the powerful Appropriations Committee, a move to make them more responsive to party leadership. They are now appointed by the Chairman. The House adopts rules formally at the beginning of each Congress, so changes are not binding on future Congresses. But some political soothsayers believe that Congress will become more representative, responsive to the peo­ ple and more aggressive in asserting its role in making policy. Cargo Preference Bill On Dec. 16, the Senate passed H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act, by a vote of 44-40. The bill has already passed the House. The requirement that an initial 20 percent (increasing to 30 percent by mid1977) of all imported oil be carried on U.S.-flag ships will help to restore our merchant shipping industry to health and create new shipyard jobs; it will protect the environment from spills, since U.S.-built ships must meet more rigid specifi­ cations; and it will be a positive step in national security, since we will no longer be dependent on foreigB-flag transportation of oil. Passage of H.R. 8193 is a real victory! (See page three for complete details.) Deepwater Ports House and Senate versions of a bill to authorize building and operating deepwater ports have passed and must go to a conference committee. In the House, both Public Works and Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittees are involved. Mrs. Leonor K. Sullivan has been appointed to the latter and six members were appointed from Public Works. Nine members were appointed in the Senate—three from each committee which has jurisdiction. Conferees have been meeting in closed session. They have tentatively announced agreement on two issues: construction and opera­ tion licensing responsibility will be given to the Department of Transportation; and coastal states will have veto power over the issuance of a license for the construction of a deepwater port. Once the conference report is finished, both houses are expected to accept it. Export Import Bank The House of Representatives on Nov. 20 approved the Conference Report which would extend the Bank to June 30,1978 and increase its lending author­ ity from $20 billion to $25 billion. The report was sent to the Senate but for the third time the Senate has voted to return the report to the Conference Committee. All Eximbank-generated cargoes are reserved for U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted by the Maritime Administration. In calendar year 1973, U.S.flag ships carried approximately 80 percent of Eximbank's cargo, valued at $1,588,040,013. Public Employees* Department of AFL-CIO A new department of the AFL-CIO, Public Employees Department, held an organization meeting Nov. 26. The meeting was attended by 22 of the 24 affili­ ated international unions, one of which is SIU. The Executive Council approved appointment of a nine-man administrative committee which will interview and make recommendations for a permanent executive director. They will also make recommendations for an over-all budget and a Legislative program for the Department. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 4 i 'V i •t -I? •I ^% .:w •i �Bosun Recertification Program Seventeenth Class Graduates The seventeenth class of hosuns graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and these 12 Seafarers hring the total number of men to go through the program to 177. The Bosuns Recertification Program is continuing to supply SIUcontracted companies with qualified and knowledgeable seamen, men who have learned about the entire maritime industry as well as their Union. When they return to their ships they will he able to more effectively lead the SIU crews at sea. Below are the 12 latest bosuns to graduate from the program. William Funk Seafarer Bill Funk, 48, has been go­ ing to sea for over 31 years, and has been a member of the SIU since 1949. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he still makes his home there with his wife Elaine. Brother Funk, who's been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past five years, ships from the port of New York. Charles Faircloth Seafarer Charlie Faircloth, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1957. A native of Florida, he now makes his home in Biloxi, Miss, with his wife Virginia, and their two children. Brother Faircloth ships from the port of Mobile. Edward Wallace Seafarer Ed Wallace, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Chicago, Brother Wallace still makes his home there with his wife Marilyn, and their two sons. He ships from the port of New York. Michael Casanneya Seafarer Michael Casanueva, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1950. A native of Cuba, Brother Casa­ nueva ships from the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home with his wife Marjorie. ' p«k a' ^W , Following are the names and home ports of the 177 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Koen, John, MobOe Bksaven^ NcNrman, New Konis, Perry, New York Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New York Kmca, Leo, Baltimore Beck, Artiiniv San Fi^cisco Krawcaynski, Stardey, Jacksonville ^ Beechiiig, Marion, Honsfon Berger, David, Norfolk / Lambert, Reidus, New CMeantf : Beye, Ian, New York Landron, Manu^San Juan ; Bojko, Stanley, San Erancisco Lasso, Robert, San Juan iBoney, Ah^^ Norfolk % Latapie, Jean, New Orleans I Booigot, Ailtort, labile ; c^ Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^ uBrendle^ Mack, Houston LeClair, Walter W., New York ^Brooks, Tom, New York Lee, Hans, Seattle |BI3W, Ernest, Houston Levin,'Jacob, Baltimore Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Libby, George, New Orleans Burch, George, New Orleans ^ Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Burke, €koige, New Yoik Manning, Denis, Seattle Burton, Ronald, New York Mattioli, Gaetano, New York Bushong, William, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans Butterton,Walter, Norfolk McGinnis, Arthur, New (hrleaBUSf Butte, Hurmon, Houston Meehan, William, Norfolk Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Carbone,Victor, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Casanueva, Michael, NeW Orleans Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Castro, Guillenno, Juan Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Christensen,Christian, San FranciscO Morrte,E^wardJi%, Mobile Cisiecki, John, San Fraitciseo Morris, William, Baltimore iClegg,William, New York Moss, John, New Orleans ; Colson,James,Sesdtle i. Moyd, Ervin, M^bfle ^Cooper, Fred, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile ^D'Aiuico, Charles, Houston Muny, R^h, San Francisco^. |iiarviU^ Richrwd, Hdnst<w v- - r; ^h, WaHer, New York I f Delgado, Julio, New York , ^ ficholSoh, Eu^ Dickinson, David, Mobile . Nielsen, Vagn, New York ixon, James, Mobile O'Brien, WiUiam, New York ^tDrake, Woodrow, Seattle O'Connor, William, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Olson, Fred, San Francisco let, Maurice, Houston Olson, Maurice, Boston , ^Donn, Beverly, Mobile Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco^ kert, Ame,S^le Paiiho,Atothoiiy^ , John, Baltimore ' Parker, JamSs, Hou^oh haircloth, Charles, Mobile • 'edei^. Otto, New Orieans P'errera, Raymond, New Orlearrs lowers, Eugene, New York 1 •ehler, Frederick, Mobile 'ost^, James, MobQe ^ Pence, Floyd, Hdtistoh 'oti, Sebastian, Wilmington ' Petty, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco William, New York Pierce, John, PhUadelphia ^ahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pollanen, Viekko, New Orieans !r, James, New Orleans ; v Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle liangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Pressly, Donald, New York iain, Robert, Jacksonville Piichalski, Kasimir,San Francisco < Leo,SanFrancteco , - PuUiam, James, San Francisco . 'iszftlez, Juoc, New York • RadichjAmuOiiy, New Orieans Robert, New York tt, Rains. Horace, Houston James, New York Richbuig, Joseph, Mobile enwood, Peny, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Orieans Irima, Vincent, New Yoric Riley, William, San Francisco r,Bertfl, New York Ringuefte, Albert, San , Burt, New York Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriqnes, Lancelot,San Juan redt, Alfred, New Rod%nez, Ovidio, New York I. Karl, Seattle Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hicks, Donald, New York Schwarz, Robert, Mobile HiU, Charles, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Bodies, Raymond, Mobile Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Ht^es, Rtymond W., Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk Hufilie, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco.at Hovde, Arne, Pluladelphia Spuron, John, San Francisco . Stockmprr, Sven, New York Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville ', New York Swideivki, John, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Cf i mxkTeti, Frank, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston, Thbmpiton, J.R., Houston KerAgood, Morton, Baltimore' TIeer, Dan, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New Yo; Tillman, WiUiam, San Fianc^ TireUi, Enrico, New York, t Knoles, Raymond, San Franc V AItstatt,Johit, Houston Andtetson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York 3eoige, New OrleiuM rinada, Alfonsr^ BaUimore cinson, David, SMtottle tcr, Eisner, Hooston Stanley Krawczynski Seafarer Stanley Krawczynski, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1956. A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., Brother Krawczynski now makes his home in Deltona, Fla. with his wife Yolanda and their two children. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville,' Walter W. LeClair Seafarer Walter LeClair,39, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1966. A native of Boston, he still resides there. Brother LeClair ships from the port of New York. Teti Tolentiiio Seafarer Ted Tolentino, 46^ has been a member of the SIU since 1957, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 12 years. A native of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home with his wife llumiruida and their child. John Hazel ' Seafarer John Hazel, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1959, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past year. A native of Leonardtown, Md., Brother Hazel now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. Continued on Page 11 , i»:^Ney . ;; Tolentino, Ted, San Franc _ _. Turner, Paul, New CMeans Wallace, Edward, New York.. WaUace, Ward, JacksonyUle Wallace, WiUiam, M. .Wardlaw, Richard,! r, Harold, Houston r, Alan, New York 1, P. G. Jafcksortvilh Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco r, New Orleans' o. New York <, Page 10 / �* 4 Seniority Upgradin* James Bin Bolen Earn Full ^ Seafarer James Bolen, 42, has been sailing as AB with the SlU since 1966. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bolen had ob­ tained his quartermaster's rating at Piney Point. The father of six children. Brother Bolen often sails with his oldest son. Seafarer Tim Bolen, a 1970 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School. Brother James Bolen is a native of Port Angeles, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. f SlU-ni^beis have a tradition of |b»eoig well-trained and highly qualiped seamen, as well active Union piembers. To help maintani this trapition, die W Seniority Upj^ding program was estehlipied to help keqp our membership prepared for the imnovations found aboard die new and to give membens apetl^ Marco Seafarer Bin Ahmad, 45, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A member of the deck department. Brother Ahmad upgraded to the rating of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native of Malaysia, he ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in Fresno, Calif, with his wife Carmen and their three children. understanding of onr Union's prob­ lems and the best way to deal vdth them. This month six more Seafarers have achieved full books, bringing to 126 the total number of members who have earned full *A' book status through this upgrading program. • • •' mmm Lee. Ahmad • f *•/- Terry Earnest Mouton Wayman Galliano Seafarer Lee Wayman, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wayman returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket bejore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Kansas City, Kan., Brother Wayman ships out of the port of Houston. Adams, Francto, Deck AUcn,l4iwi%nc»,pB^^ ; Allison, Murplw» V Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andn^nt, P^l., Erq^e Arnold,^Mott, Deric Baitoi, Ibomats, Deric Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean,P.i;»,lpiieck f Beanv^d, APhor, lliudBe BriiligeiviW Blacldok, Richard, Engine Bolen, lames, Deck Bolen, llmotfay, Deck EniheiM» Engttte . Barke,11m<Maiy,Deck Seafarer Terry Mouton, 30, has been sailing with the SlU for seven years. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Mouton obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he now makes his home in San Francisco and ships from that port. Seafarer Earnest Hale, 38, has sailed with the SlU since 1968. Brother Hale earned his AB ticket at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Mobile, Ala., he lives there with his wife Shirley and five children, and ships from that port. V-;- 3 ' ^ Following are the ruunesand departments of 126 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ProgiUm. Confclin, Kevin, Engine CnnntB^ham, Robert^ Deck Galka,lhojnas, Engine Gafiianol, Mar^ Deck nGaray, Stepiten, Deck Garcia, Roimrt, Deck Giniam, Robert, Stewfud Gotay, Rani, Steward Gower, David, Eiqiine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck , liale. Earnest, Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Davis, William, Deck Pe^lo^ Derke, Ewhig, Lany, Steward Farm^, Wflliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck ', Seafarer Marco Galliano, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1970. A Navy veteran. Brother Galliano sails as an AB from the port of New York. A native of East Islip, N.Y., Brother Galliano now makes his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Hale - • , Heick, Canroll, Deck HeDer, Douglas,Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hntchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lvey,D.E,Eagine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, L^ette^ Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine ' Keith, Robert, Deck Eell^,li|lia,Dedk Kerney, Paul, Ei^ne' Khksey, Charles, Engine. Kitfle5on,L.Q.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine ~ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck . Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Miranda Jdhitt^ EAgine> MdOre, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Morticr, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbk, Eancr, Ronnie, Et^e LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lent^h, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Poletd, Pierangdo, Deck Reaih^li^^ Resl^rinc^lbhn^^^ Ripley, William, Deck iriveis, Saihi^ Engine Rdlmck, James, Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Eni^e McCabe, T. J., Engine McPartand, James,] Minix,R.G., Jr.,: Pai^ebi^Uj, DimlpOs, E iMtriguei^ Robert, Enghte Rogers, George, Engine Syiib,€pdweU, Jr., Engine SaUey, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simj^n, Spu^eon, Ewine '' Shdc, Keith, Deck Smi^ D. B., Stevmrd SMRi, Robert^ Deck Spell, Gary, Engine SjpP, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Eegine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svfdmd^ Kveti^v^EE^h^ Tanner, Leroy, Ei^e Thomas, Robert, Eqri°e Thoibi^ TImotlW, Deck Traindr, Robert, Deck " UtteriKBck, Larry, Deck Vain, Thoinas, Deck V. Vaifon,Ridiiey,E^im " Vanyi, Thomas, Steward YokmR, Geoige, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine WambachrAlbert, Beck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhefan, Mark,Engine WSson, Rkhaid, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Seventeenth Class Graduates From Bosuns Recertlfkation Program •s>\ 'f, y'i I > ">!" .Bertfl Eager Secifarer Bert Hager, 52, has been a membdr of the SlU since 1945, and began sailing, as bosun the following year. A native of Finland, he now ships from the port of New York, and makes his home in ML Vernon, N.Y, _ De^bi^l974 Charles Hill BevertyDuon Tom Brooks Seafarer Chuck Hill, 46, has been a member of the SlU since 1947, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1952. A native of Houston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bobbie ami their two children. Seafarer Beverly Dunn, 42, has been a member of the SlU since 1950, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1957. Born in Mobile, Brother Dunn ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Hildagarde. Seafarer Tom Brooks, 42, has been a member of the SlU for 11 years, and has sailed in every rating in the deck department. A native of Georgia, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Page 11 a 'I �I Hobby Brings Out the Christmas Spirit lATSEA Pensioner GtVes/liangers As ' Greeting Cards' SS Yellowstone Seafarers John A. Dunne and W. Thrasher and the other crew members of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) spread the-blanket to collect $235 for a destitute English family stranded in Karachi recently. •' The family from London, Bill and V^alerie Beman with their three sons, Stewart, Paul and Julian- needed the money to pay their hotel bill so they could fly home. Later in a thank-you letter to the crew, the Beman's explained how they got into this predicament: "Dear Friends, You know that we have crossed from England overland enroute for Australia. We didn't set out on this trip without the money to finish it. But we got hit by the oil crisis. We had to pay a lot for petrol and double what we were quoted to ship our car and trailer over to Sydney. We were also fools and got taken for a lot of money in Lahore. This left us short... "This is where you have helped us. We are now able to settle the rest of the (hotel) bill and we can all fly out of here. We still are all going to Australia yet. But, Bill is flying there and the kids and me are returning to England and will stay with my parents until Bill sends us the tickets out. "We are so grateful to you all that it's hard to find the words ... You friends have restored our faith in human kindness. I will write to you all again and let you know how we get along. Thank you again and you know we will never forget you. God bless." SS Manhattan Laid up for repairs in the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. is the SS Man­ hattan (Hudson Waterways) after returning from Bangladesh where she had served as a grain storage ship. The supertanker pioneered the voyage through the Northwest Passage to Alaska's North Slope utilizing a special ice bow a few years ago. SS Summit The SS Summit (Sea-Land Service) had a 10-foot gash in her hull above the waterline patched in a Seattle shipyard late last month. The 525-foot freighter slammed into a pier in foul weather in Kodiak, Alaska. The SS Ponce (Sea-Land) will replace the damaged ship on the run to the Aleutian Islands for one trip. Later the SS Summit will journey to the Far East. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's SS Delta Brasil carried, without charge, containerloads of donated relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Fifi in northern Honduras recently. The containers were shipped from New Orleans and 200,000 pounds of food came from Houston to be unloaded in the port of Puerto Cortes. The line gave 3,000 pounds of rice and employees gave cash to help the hurricane victims. SS Ultrasea The ore-bulk-oil carrier SS Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) lifted 65,000 tons of heavy grains early this month from the port of New Orleans to the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg. SS Sea-Land Producer Like on many other SlU-contracted ships on Thanksgiving Day, Seafarers aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer docked in the port of Houston, enjoyed a sumptuous feast which featured in its five courses hors d'oeuvres, shrimp cock­ tail, soup, Tom turkey, Virginia ham, prime ribs au jus, fresh codfish, corn on the cob, candied yams, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, Parker House rolls, pumpkin and mincemeat pies, fruit cake-, ice cream and after dinner mints. How's that for a good feeder! Mmmmmmmmmm!!! SS Vantage Horizon Carrying 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt late last month was the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Monticello Victory The SS Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers) sailed this month from the ports of Albany, N.Y. and Philadelphia with a cargo of 36,500 tons of bulk wheat destined for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. USNS Shenandoah Headed for Rio de Janiero this month was the USIVS Sherumdoah (Hudson Waterways) after unloading a 26,780-ton cargo at a Black Sea port near the Dardanelles. SS Trenton The ashes of Seafarer Emilio Di Pietro, 61, who was stricken with a heart seizure on the SS Trenton and expired in Long Beach, Calif. Community Hos­ pital on Aug. 1, were scattered at sea off Long Beach recently. Page 12 Retired Seafarer Tony Conti prepares his chalet-type structures in his vyorkshop. Each year around this time retired Seafarer Anthony Conti becomes a very busy man—or shopld we say busier than usual. For as the Christmas season approaches, Brother Conti begins send­ ing out his own special "greeting cards" to many friends and neighbors—Christ­ mas mangers and chalet-type struc­ tures made out of wood. This is just a part of the former SIU member's fulltime hobby: woodworking. Tony Conti retired from seafaring in 1966, after being an active SIU mem­ ber for 25 years. His sailing days go back to the 1920's and 30's when he shipped from the West Coast. Born and raised in New Orleans, he spent his entire SIU career shipping from that port. Although he spent some time as a member of the black gang. Brother Conti did most of his sailing in the steward department. He worked mainly on the passenger ships, particularly those of Delta Line and Alcoa. He says that those were his favorite ships, but that he "went anywhere the jobs were." Without a doubt his most memorable experience at sea was his trip on the passenger ship Alcoa Corsair in Octo­ ber 1960. On the night of Oct. 22,1960 the Alcoa Corsair was moving down the Mississippi River heading for San Juan when she collided with an Italianflag freighter, the Lorenzo Marcello, coming upstream, about 60 miles south of New Orleans. The Italian ship, which was later found to be at fault in the tragic accident, was on her maiden voyage. Five Seafarers and five passengers were killed in the collision. Brother Conti was sailing as night steward on the Alcoa Corsair and remembers that fateful night vividly. 'T was on watch at the time, hut a few minutes before the crash I went to get a cup of coffee. The next thing I know, I heard whistles blasting, the ship lurched over and I hit my head on the bulkhead. "The Italian ship hit us between the number two and three holds. It roiled up all the rooms on that side into a massive hunk of steel, crushing anyone unfortunate to be in them at the time. There's no question that if I hadn't gone for coffee I would've been IdUed." In 1966 Conti was declared perma­ nently not fit for duty and went on SIU pension. He then began to pursue his hobby (one he had begun back in the 1940's) as "my full-time work, but work for pleasure." Seafarer Conti now makes his hdme in Slidell, La., a quiet suburb about 30 miles from New Orleans, with his wife of 43 years, Leona. He has k workshop adjacent to his house which contains most of the tools he uses: a table saw, a jig saw, a sanding machine and a drill motor. Much of the lumber he uses he gets from the scrap pile of construction sites around the area. After cutting the pieces of wood into the shapes he needs, he puts them together with glue and nails. For the chalet-type structures. Broth­ er Conti uses cut glass which he pastes over with colored paper. When com­ pleted, these structures look like they contain beautiful stainglass that one may see in a church. Aside from the Christmas items, the 70-year-old retired Seafarer makes other things as well. He has made many picture frames, and a four-shelf hutch for his kitchen which contains a beautiful collection of china which he collected in various ports around the world. He also built a gun rack for a neigh­ bor who has a collection of hunting rifles. He used a newspaper clipping advertising a $120 gun rack as a pat­ tern, and was able to build it in two weeks from that. Over the years Brother Conti has given away over 175 mangers to rela­ tives, neighbors and old seafaring bud­ dies in the New Orleans area. "I make them all for my friends," he says. "I enjoy doing them very much." "I just work on them until I find myself getting tired, then I rest for awhile. I find that what I once used as a hobby, now is a fuU-thne job. And, it keeps me mentally, as well as physi­ cally healthy." Seafarers Log • �B ASHORE Austin, Tex. Jeffersonville, Ind. Seafarer Phil Haring (far right) receives an award fof bravery after savina the Mfe of shipmate and SlU Brother Jan Prins. Shown vi^h Harino are Hi atTh^U S MalmrnP Art assistant for Maritime Affairs HariJio qp'afpror H Administration, who presented the award; Mrs. Ella Haring, Seafarer Haring s mother; and MLS Vice-Prptsiripnt MIU-O Brother Haring is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Award Given to Seafarer For ^Extraordinary Heroism' eafarer PhU Phil Haring, Uorinr. a « recent Harry Seafarer Lundeberg School graduate, was com­ mended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration last month for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Presenting the award at a ceremony held at the Lundeberg School, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Maritime Af^s Howard Casey termed Brother Haring's actions "extraordinary hero­ ism" and praised his "strong feelings of responsibility and concern for fel­ low shipmates." On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was weathering a gale in the North Atlantic. Ordinary Seaman Haring was standing in an entranceway on the starboard side of the ship when he saw a heavy boarding sea hit shipmate Jan . Prins, also a recent HLS graduate, who had gone on deck to retrieve a life ring. Thinking Seafarer Prins had been w^hed overboard. Brother Haring raised the cry of "Man Overboard!" He then saw Prins hanging onto the side of the ship, half overboard. Without hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran put onto the storm washed deck, pulled his shipmate aboard and carried him back to the safety of the entranceway just as another sea hit the same area. Had Brother Haring not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Seafarer Prins com­ pletely overboard. Brother Haring was recommended to MARAD for their commendation in a letter written by his chief mate and co-signed by the Sea-Land Market's captain. Seafarer Washington Gets High School Diploma at HLS Seafarer Eddie Washington, who at­ tended HLSS as an upgrader in the Pumpman and FOWT programs, re­ cently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's Gen­ eral Educational Development pro­ gram. Brother Washington, who graduated from HLSS as a trainee in 1968, dropped out of high school in his senior year and joined the U.S. Marines. After completing his two year tour of duty, he decided to come to the Lundeberg School because, "I wanted to travel. I think travel helps you learn more about life." Seafarer Washington also com­ mented that, "the Lundeberg School has really changed. When I was here the SlU was still building it. To see it today is like our Union has worked a miracle—the. school is beautiful, it's still growing, and the programs keep getting better and better." When asked why he decided to get his high school diploma. Seafarer Wash­ ington replied that, "I just felt that it was a goal I really wanted to achieve. And thanks to the great work the SIU has done here at Piney Point, I had the opportunity to reach this goal." Brother Washington added that, aSpr ville rS°S>ur PhSnesTnd.' M deepwaler port northeast of Jefletson- d generate 10-million tons of cargo yearly worth $100 million. London, England ""'P "tended by ment eaXs. month ^^ned agreeThe confab, started in 1960, resulted from the maritime disasters of the Andrea Doria, SS Morro Castle and the SS Titanic. objectives of the meeting on safety rules in fires and grain carriage were to update the old agreement by adding technological advances in marine mStae Sy " breakthroughs in bv^fr°Adm Tw''"- W. O. Siler, Coast Guard head, aided by Rear Adm. W. M. Benkert, chief of the Office of Merchant Marine Safety. Baltimore, Md. in fhTulJmho'T,';?Pbiladelphia is now a patient "kfto^rar fmrhi'fila^t amputation. Brother Carames would HKe to hear from his old shipmates during this holiday season. New Orleans wiffiihe U sT Navigation Co. have filed a letter of intent Tnl^r!!Ji Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C. to enter into a pooling and equal access contract. Delta will service, with four LASH barees Lake a„d"pu«tfcS Port Everglades, Fla. The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service named this Eastcoast city a regular Sffie M rf r''""' ^"''T T "" Sea-Land Producer and t^ SS Sea-Und Consumer will call with two other SL-18 containershios at New Orleans Houston, Jacksonville and Port Everglades on a biweekly basis In Europe, the ships will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven Seafarer Eddie Washington "The teachers at the Lundeberg School are all very helpful and encouraging. They give you all the time and attention you need. I can't think of just one or two people to thank—everyone on the staff helped me every step of the way." Seafarer Washington, who is 24years-old, makes his home in Mobile, Ala. When asked what he planned to do now that he had his high school diploma, he said, "So far I've been to Formosa, Korea, Spain, Bangkok, Sai­ gon, DaNang, Majorca, Nice, Athens, and Naples. These are places most people never get to see in a lifetime. So I plan to keep right on sailing with the SIU." Scycnty-oae cents of eveiy doUar spent in shipping on American-llaa ve«..ic »ma^ in this countiy, making a veiy substantuil contribution to the na^^ Jbalance of payments and to the nation's economy. natmiia! for ,h. Am«i«m maHtimn indi^try, December, 1974 A C i < , :i t Mi'i ( t f » Page 13 I -J �Time to Check Him Out! *':• • HISnrORIG PRESERVATION • •<- if. S. ..i.. k Pensioner This season, when we buy gifts for friends and relatives, I hope we all remember SPAD in this category. For year^ SPAD has given us gifts of jobs and job security. Along with my SPAD donation T extend ple^ant greetings to aU my Gbrothw members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Ne^ Year. .'V ' • Fratenuillyv ^ Art Lomas, ^ \ SiU.Peii^i^rj J'" SIU Grows Cited lor Fine Performances , During 1974 we placed in service three new LASH vessels^ ^ the Robert E. Lee, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sc/n Hous^ ; ton. We now have operating reports in hand which indicate ^ these ships are performing very well and we anticipate that | they will continue to do so. "f The success of this new venture can be created in large part to the skill and professionalism of the vessels' crews.Waterman s Steamship Corporation recognizes the fine performanw of the men on these ships and we wish to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication by the menibers ofUhe SeaG ^ farers International Union who make up our ships' complements. ; . . It is obvious that your members, through their training and ; experience, have developed into a group of truly professional seamen. We look forward to continuing successful operation of Our new vessels with the help and support of your Union _ .trnd its members. ^ • T Kncerely, ,vv -G . . ' 'i.:.:EdWalsh» President • Break the Oil Monopoly As the year 1974 draws to a close, this country is again faced with a winter sea­ son in which we may once more find our­ selves at the total mercy of the biggest "monopolistic octopus" in U.S. indus­ try: th'e 20 multinational oil companies which control all a'spects of energy fuel, from production, through transportation, down to distribution and marketing. The United States would do well to leam the lessons from th^ so-called "en­ ergy crisis" we went through early this year. At that time, while fuel supplies were short, and gas lines long, the oil companies' profits soared, and their total domination and control of every sector of their industry was never more apparent. They put their own greed above the needs of the American people and the health of the American economy. It was only while the nation suffered that the American people started to be­ come aware of some of the shady prac­ tices in which these companies engage: how they regularly have been involved in international cartels, commodity ex­ changes, intrigues between themselves, the U.S., and foreign governments, and constantly in defense from charges of price fixing and other monopolistic and illegal practices designed to destroy any competition. These oil giants are only interested in maintaining the Status quo; a position which is enabling them to wipe the inde­ pendent sector of the industry practically out of existence. These top 20 companies control approximately 94 percent of our proven oil resources, 86 percent of our refining capacity and 70 percent of all gdsoline sales. They have exercised monoply power by refusing to sell crude oil, gasoline and other refined petroleum pr^lucts to independent re&iers and marketeers. These companies are able to cut off supplies to independent refiners and gas retailers at will. Because of their total control, a "vertical monopoly" of the in­ dustry, they are slowly but surely driving these independents out of business. Out of the 1,200 gas stations which were forced to close last year due to lack of supplies, all but a handful were inde­ pendently owned. Another aim of the 20 companies has been, of course to drive out the indepen­ dently-owned U.S.-flag tanker fleet so that they may completely dominate the transportation of oil on the seas with their large fleets of foreign, tax-free "flag-ofconvenience" vessels. That is why the SIU has strongly fought for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing American-built, American-manned vessels a certain per­ centage of oil iiriports to this country. Recently other legislation has been proposed which, if passed could effec­ tively thwart the efforts of the oil mag­ nates. Sen. PhiUp Hart (D-Mich.) has proposed an amendment to the Trade Re­ form Act of 1974 which would, in effect, prevent any oil company engaged in the production or development end of energy resource products from controlling any refinery, transportation or marketing as­ set. And, it would prevent any company engaged in tlie transportation end from controllu.g any production, refinery or marketing asset. < < . I wish to state that the program of training and recertifying present members of the SIU is beneficial not only to the meim G bers who pass through the Harry Lundeberg School, but to the SIU as an organization and the companies that employ themj and enjoy the benefits of better trained men. ' , • ' iiiVGT::;:.l^ennOly,-^ G r/ • Thomas fPSheii Master, Ogden Wabash (mm Voluiw XXXVI, No. »a Qfficliil Noith AfsW ..Tof the Soafarers Intematlonel Union of ^ intlc. Oulf. Lake* aiui Inland Water* OMrid. • • ;. AFL.CI0 'T;' BtecuUvd Board "f%ul Halt, firestdont CaiTAnnet. SxecuUve Vice-President tnrl Shepetd, Vice-President -46* DIGloroio,SaCref8^-T»aso«f :i.lndsw Williams. MnkDro?aX V/ce-ZVasWent Paul Drorak, Wce-/Vas/den«: IHibtished monthly by Seafarer* Interjwtlonal Union. Atlantlcj GdU, Lake* and Inland Ws5|rt» 01«triet, AFUCm Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11»2. T*I. 499.6600. Second data . fi^tage d«ld dt This amendment is an important first step, and we wholeheartedly support it. However, whether or not it is adopted, it is hi^ time that the Congress took a close, in-depth look at the blatantly mo­ nopolistic practices of these companies. They have totally controlled the energy industry for toctmany years. N-Y. 389 ... i ^ G, ' ' Seafarers Log Page 14 •- G; V- T V' '*-G �L •f ' The following poem was sent as a Christmas greeting by retired Seafarer James C. Mitchell to all his fellow SIU brothers. < I •V CJ-: Loaded with J'.'' ' " ' Old St. Nick 1. 1. It was a cold, and snowy evening. And Christmas was drawing near So I stopped by a country inn To have me a mug of beer I u. ^ "•5. I J . * V ../. ..1'A ^ ,»» % xoavkted of pess^lon of any 01egiu ^ s^peed, LSD, or eyen niarijnana—the tJJS. Coast Guard means that you lose Cor the wst of your life »»v trevoha ^ However, It doe^^ quite end there even if yon receive a suspended semtenee.^ ' You may Ipse your rig^^ to vote, your right to hold public office or to own - 'i . a gun* You aliso may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmaci^'. school teacher, or stockbroker. You nmy Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the coun^, or the Fedeial government* l^s a prtdty tmigh rap, but thafs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about It The cmivicted drug user leaves a l^ck mark on his reputation f-i for.ffiein»tnfhis life. / . E0 ' • w However, din^ can not oidy destroy your right to a gtmd fi^^ can destroy your life. - Drug abuse prm^ts a serious threat to both your physical and health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is „ aboard ship where cleair minds and quick reflex^ are essential at all forthesafeopemlioncif the vessel. . Dont let dmg^ destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, prodnciive S'li FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund fitumcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: Frank Dniiak, Chalwian, Seafaicn Appeals 1 275 - 20di Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONIALACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls.' These contracts conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your specify the wages and coi contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union offiaal, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. December, 1974' ' . *j 2. The front door opened easily, As I quietly stepped inside The whole place seemed deserted So I decided, to warm me hide. 3. A warm glow from the fireplace Nearly made me fall asleep. But I saw an old, white bearded gent, behind the bar. And I got quickly to me feet 4. I had meself a few mugs of beer Then decided to go on me way When the barkeep said. Have one on the house. For it will soon be Christmas Day 5. It was just. He and I, alone together. And we drank nearly thirty (30) pint mugs When I took out me money to pay up. He opened a couple of jugs IB 6. A few shots of gin, won't hurt you mate As he filled the glasses to the brim, Laughing and talking all the while That's when I began to get leary of him "I 7. I awoke on the bar floor, next mornin' Me head hurt, and me tongue was thick The bar top was as clean as a whistle Then I knew I got loaded with Old St. Nick. James C. Mitchell EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to 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 you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL MGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and-as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the; ISIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member ' tify headquarters. feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify 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 Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen 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 condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Scafaror feeb that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied hb constitutional right of access to Union records or tadtonnatlon, be should immediately notify SIU President Paui Hall at headquarters by certBicd mail, return rcccipl • 11 I i Page 15 �Jacksonville Hall Dedicated; Gala Opening Held A new and modern SIU-IBU hiring hall was opened in the port of Jacksonville last month, and the occasion was marked by a gala, open-house party attended by some 300 members, officials, their families and guests. Food was served buffet^le, and aU types of beverages were available at the festivities, which were held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fully furnished haU, which is located at 3315 Liberty St., was opened on Nov. 15. The modem facffity will offer all SIU and affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union members a full range of Union services. Here, members will be able to secure jobs on our contracted vessels, inquire about their benefits, fill out claim forms, and raise questions about the contract, the constitution and the latest courses available at the Harry Lundeberg School. Although the total facility is not yet completed, it is open for membership service and is comfortably furnished in pleasant surroundings. Work is continuing on an­ other building on the property, which will eventually house a restaurant and rec­ reational facilities for members and their himilies. The Jacksonville hall is the first facility to be completed in the SIU-lBU's oveiv all program of renovating and upgrading all its hiring halls. IBU member Red Green; Betty Touchton, secretary, Operating Engineers union, and Roy Meffert, SIU recertified bosun (left to right) attended the party held to mark opening of new Jacksonville Hall. Some of the close to 300 people who came to the festivities relax and enjoy the food and beverages In the new facility. IBU members William Eschuk, (left) and Charley Mull, center, who sails as AB, hold a discussion with IBU Port Agent Gene Taylor In one of the modern offices In the new hall. \ Participating In the opening ceremonies were members from other labor organizations as well as SIU-IBU officials. From left to right are, Ed Dwyer, National Maritime Union Jacksonville port agent; Gene Taylor, IBU Jacksonville port agent; Red Morris, SIU Jacksonville port agent; Joe Dl Giorgio, secretary-treasurer, SlUNA; Earl Shepard, SIU Atlantic area vice president; Jim Burnett, secretary-treasurer, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council; and Jim Deaton, president, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council. s 1 Left to right are IBU member Dave Lewis, guest Margie Carter and Chuck Mollard, national coordinator of the IBU. Page 16 The party was held for both present and maybe future seamen. From left to right, SIU members FOWT Robert H. Bullock; AB Lembit Kool; Oiler Tom Wright, and three-year-old Tom Wright, III. ; Seafarers Log �Vi ?'• 3*'-. s,. Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secre­ tary George W, Gibbons; Educational Director Robert C. Miller. Chairman held a discussion on the Pension law and upgrading courses in Piney Point. A movie fund will be taken up by the crew to get new tubes for the movie machine. No disputed OT. A fund will be started so that the crew can get extra movies for the ship. Next port Genova, Italy. Meetings DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), October 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director C. Hemby. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on contributing to SPAD. Any unsafe conditions aboard ship should be re­ ported to the educational director. A vote of thanks to, the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Rio de Jan­ eiro. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Alan Whitmer; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director B. Pinder. No disputed OT. Washing machine and dryer were purchased for the crewmembers. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun John Cisiecki; Secretary Huston. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on his attending Piney Point for the Recertification Program and suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), . Log to keep up with Union business. October 6r-Chairman, Recertified Bo­ Next port Balboa, Panama. sun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck SUMMIT (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ •Delegate Charles Scott; Engine Dele­ ber 20—Chairman D. Calogeros; Sec­ gate H. R. Newell. $46 in ship's fund. retary Edward Heniken; Educational No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Director W. Slusser. Chairman reported steward department for a job well done on the oil transportation act and how and for good service by the messmen. the donations to SPAD have helped Next port Okinawa. with this and other programs. Educa­ tional director reported on the oppor­ NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ tunities that await all crewmembers who go to Piney Point to upgrade them­ ber 21-—Chairman Recertified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretaiy A. Aragones; Edu­ selves. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to Chief Cook J. Smith for the cational Director J. Pantoja; Deck wonderful Bar-B-Q's he has been giv­ Delegate Paige C. Toomey; En^ne Del­ ing the crewmembers.^ Observed one egate John D. Wright. $20.69 in ship's minute of silence in memory of our de­ fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well parted brothers. done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), October 20—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Sec­ retary W. G. Williams; Educational Director R. W. Zell; Deck Delegate B. Churchill; Engine Delegate S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Each man has contributed $20 toward the rental of movies and camera. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Oakland. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Vassar Szymanski; Educational Director "Ken­ neth Linah. $15.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director N. N. Bathia. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Christenberry; Secretary R. Long; Educational Direc­ tor B. Stearman; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Simpson. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port New Orleans. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman George King; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate G. Fuller; Engine Delegate D. Peterson; Steward Delegate F. H. Smith. Chairman held a safety meeting for all crewmembers. $100 in movie fund. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS .TUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Baudoin; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director C. Ayers; Deck Delegate Robert Holt; Steward Delegate Bernard Feely. $4.75 in ship's fxmd. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everythink running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), October 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Engine Delegate Steven Mooney. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 12—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director S. Wala; Engine Delegate N. Offedisano; Stew­ ard Delegate Fernando Zavals. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the advantages of going to Piney Point and how SPAD is good for the membership and everyone should donate to it. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 13^-Chairman J. Zeloy; Secretary William M. Hand; Educa­ tional Director V. Brunnell. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ship was in Koashuing, Taiwan during Moon Festival and the crewmembers who were ashore received a warm welcome from the Chinese people who asked them to join in the festivities. A good time was had by all. Next port Charles­ ton, S.C. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosim R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. J. Morris; Steward Delegate P. U. Hammel. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Donate to SPAD SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), October 6— Chair­ man John W. Kelso; Secretary Walter J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. De Boissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billotto; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.17 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. An extra vote of thanks to the steward department for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the mess room. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), October 20 —Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary H. Ridgeway. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD donations. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), October 27^-Chairman Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr.; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Director C. Smith; Deck Delegate H. Peterson. No disputed OT. Deck de­ partment commended for a job well done unloading and loading ship and operation of crane. Held a discussion on the importance of crewmembers contributing to SPAD. Next port La Porte, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosim K. Puchalski; Secretary L. Bennet; Educational Director Black; Engine Delegate Robert Torres. $26.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. December, 1974 KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. W. Bryant; Secretary Simon Gutierez. $36.83 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Tampa, Florida. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Di­ rector Stephen Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. No disputed OT. Recertified Bosun Bushong answered all questions asked by crewmembers and held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Houston. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 6—Chairman J. Blanchard; Secre­ tary N. Johnson; Educational Director R. Duncan; Steward Delegate H. Jones. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Next port Trin­ idad. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director U. R. Saunders. Chairman spoke on the energy transportation act and urged all crewmembers to support SPAD. Vote of thanks to all for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ ber 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secretary R. Aguiar. Chair­ man suggested that all should contrib­ ute to SPAD for their own benefit. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Beye; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom. Chairman gave an address on the imprtance of SPAD donations and what they accomplish. $24 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the deck department by the steward department for clean pantry work during night watches. • 'i. k ii f Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: GALVESTON TAMARA GUILDEN MAYAGUEZ OVERSEAS ARCTIC ARIZPA SEA-LAND CONSUMER FINANCE AZALEA CITY BALTIMORE SEATRAIN MARYLAND LYMAN HALL MOHAWK MERRIMAC WACOSTA Page 17 17 >1 �Payment of Medical, Pension, Vacation In recent months, the SIU's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans' offices have heen receiving increasing numbers of various claim applications that cannot he processed and promptly paid because the claim lacks certain nec­ essary information or accompanying documents. The vast majority of properly submitted claims can be processed and pay­ ment by check sent out in the mail the same week the claim is received at the Plan's offices at Union Headquarters. However, when the Plan receives an improperly filled out claim, a letter must he sent to the member requesting the needed information, and the claim cannot he proceed until this informa­ tion is supplied, which may cause delays in payment anywhere from two to three weeks or longer. This avoidable situation is annoying to the member and can prove to be a temporary financial burden on the member or his dependents. On these two pages, the LOG will outline the steps involved in the process­ ing and payment of the most often filed-for claims, and detail the information and documents SIU, IBU and UIW members must include in their corres­ pondence to receive prompt action on these claims. Claims supervisor Tom Cranford, standing, oversees the processing of all medical and pension claims submitted by SIU members or their dependents. Seated rear is claim processor Majorie Rothman. Seated front from left are processors Jack Sheehan and Lou Busch, Medical Benefits For a member and his dependents to be eligible for medical benefits under the SIU's Welfare Plan, the Seatorer must fulfill the basic seatime require­ ment of 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day employment in the six months prior to the date the claim accrues. Also, re­ member to always keep an updated SIU Enrollment Beneficiary Card on file with the Welfare Plan's office, listing your dependents and their relationship to you, and designating your direct beneficiary in case of death. If eligible under the USPHS system, a Seafarer must utilize the professional services of a PHS hospital. In cases of emergency confinement in a hospital other than USPHS, the Seafarer or someone acting in his behalf must notify the nearest USPHS fecility of the situation within 48 hours. If not eligible under USPHS, a Seafeirer with the basic seatime requirements will receive benefits according to the SIU's schedule of benefits for dependents. Because a member's dependents do not qualify for USPHS service, they may utilize the facilities of any hospital in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada or the Viigin Islands. Below are some of the other most commonly claimed benefits and the in­ formation required for promptpayment. Julius M. Prochownik, left, gets some help from SIU Representative John Dwyer in filling out application form for pension at Headquarters. It is always a good practice to enlist the aid of an SIU rep when filing a ciaim to make sure you have all the needed information enclosed to avoid delayed pay­ ments. Brother Prochownik filed for pension in the first week of November. ' Social Security No, SIU members should always take care to include their Social Security number on all claims. A member's entire work history dating as far back as 1951 is recorded and stored on computer memory tapes or microfilm which in turn are filed according to Social Security number. Among many other things, the SIU Welfare Plans' offices uses the information stored on these tapes and films to determine a member's seatime eligibility for the benefit. So, lack of the Social Security number on your claim application immediately halts the claim's processing. This is one of the major reasons for delayed benefits. SIU Pensioner Albert Tocho goes over claim form for medical benefits for his wife with SIU assistant Gayle Birou at the New Orleans hall. Brother Tocho's claim was properly submitted and his check for $850 for hospital and surgical payments as in the mail from Headquarters within the week. Vacation Benefits The most filed-for benefit under the SIU's Flans is vacation. To he eligible for fiiis benefit, SIU members must have a mlnimnra of 90 days employment on SRT-contracted vessels. To file, complete the basic SIU claim form application at any SIU Union hall, making sure to include the names of .die ships you worked and the niimber of days employed. As proof of emphiyment, you must include photo­ stated copi^ of your Coast Guard discharge papers seined by tbe vessel's Master. If these are not availabie, company pay vouchers or a letter from the paymaster on company letterhead verifying the number of days worked will be accepted. You must file for vacatkm whhin one year of final discharge^ to qualify for die vacation benefit. In the port of Wilmington, Seafarer Paul McMahon gets his discharge papers in order before filing claim for vacation pay. Everything was in order, so Brother McMahon's vacation check was sent out the same day his claim was received by the Vacation Plan's office at Headquarters, if all informatlprr had not been included, the check could have been delayed for up to two weeks. Page 18 SeafafersLb^ •, '' ' '' ''l '' ' r''-'. . .• ' �Is Quick, If You Submit All Necessary Information Pension Benefits For full details on the requirements for pension and the many benefits available to the pensioner and his dependent you should also refer to the SIU's Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Because the members entire work history must be tabulated and the pen­ sion approved by tbe Board of Trustees, the Seafarer will probably have to wait for about a month or slightly more to get his pension. However, pension payments are retroactive to the first day of the calendar month following the month in which application was made or the month following the last receipt of S & A benefits, whichever is later. If you have questions on pension, vacation or medical you may either write the SIU's Welfare Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call (212) 499-6600 for a prompt and courteous reply. SIU records supervisor Ed Byrne goes over vacation claim with Sadie Chrzanowski. If a claim is properly submitted to the Vacation Plan's office, the member's vacation check is in the mail within 24 hours. Seated forward is Mary Cush. For the Member: Sickness and Accident—a completed S & A application and USPHS medi­ cal abstracts verifying the first and last dates of disability. This benefit runs for a total of 39 weeks (273 days). Claims for S & A must be filed within 60 days from date of discbarge from the hospital, or 60 days from the commence­ ment of the disability period. At the December membership meeting at Headquarters, Julius Prochownik gets his first pension check from SIU Representative George McCartney. The Board of Trustees were able to quickly approve his pension because Brother Prochownik had made sure that his claim was in order before filing. John Marietta files computer memory tape in the data center's tape library. The tapes are filed according to social security numbers. Among other things recorded on these tapes are three and a third million payroll records of SIU members dating back to 1951. If The following are just some < payments held up because they faUed to supply complete infoimation when For the Seafarer's Dependents: Hospital—c\wm form completed by the member and doctor and itemized hospital bills listing the hospital's Federal Taxpayer I.D. number. Surgical—claim form completed by member and doctor, and surgical bill on doctor's billhead indicating the physican's Federal Taxpayer number. Maternity—completed claim form and copy of newborn's birth certificate Ikting names of both parents. Copy of marriage certificate is also required if not already previously submitted. The maternity benefit is $300. Death—death benefit application, itemized funeral bills, proof of rela­ tion and certified copy of death certificate. There are also many other benefits available to members and dependents under the SIU's Welfare Plan. For detailed information on all these benefits refer to the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Copies of the digest can be obtained at any SIU hiring hall. It is good practice to refer to this booklet wliraeyer filing for claims :4 micro­ « i| film projector to determine a member's eligibility for a medical benefit. Page 19 .-..F �-- — •i <• . 'Zi New SIU Pensioners Martin Prisament, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Prisament was bom in New York and is now a resident of Seal Beach, Calif, with his wife, Hannah. Edward F* Allen,' 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Tampa sailing as cook for 37 years. Brother Allen attended a Piney Point Edu­ cational Conference. Bom in Ala­ bama, he is now a resident of Glen Bumie, Md. Richard P. Bowman, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a second cook. Brother Bowman was bom in Boston and is now a resident of San Francisco. Fred J. Fidler^ 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the Boland-Comelius Steamship Co. Brother Fidler was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, where he is now a resident with his wife, Ruby. James E. Belcher, 54, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Belcher is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is now a resident of New Orleans. Milton S. Trotman, 69, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Trotman is a native of Barbados, British West Indies and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife, Henrietta. Floyd L. Je&yes, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a messman. Brother Jeflhyes is a native of Iowa and is now a resident of Stockton, Ala. with his wife, Vivian. Jack E. Bogart, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as second cook. Brother Bogart, a native of Michigan, is now a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Frederick Kopf, 60, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kopf is a pre-war and World War II veter­ an of the Army Engineers Corps. Bom in Boston, he is now a resident of Plainview, L.I., N.Y. Leonard H. Davidson, 49, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an OS. Brother Da­ vidson is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Forbus, Tenn., he is now a resident of Slidell, La. Michael W. Bums, 47, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bums is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in St. Paul, Minn., he is now a resident of San Francisco. Gregory Dieses, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Dioses was born in Tumbez, Peru and is now a resident of Baltimore. Frank S. Lire, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1969 sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Liro is an Army yeteran of World War n. Bom in Poland, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Michael J. Stiglic, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing ai ah diler;- Brother Stiglic " i had sailed for 50 years.''A native of^ Joliet, Ilk, he is now a resident of, p Erie, Mich.; Burris Maxwell, 63, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Maxwell is a pre-war Army veteran. He was bom in New Jersey where he is now a resident of Pomona, N.J. Walter A. Schlecht, 58, joined the Union in the port of New. York in 1950-sailing as an AB for 35 years. Brother Schlecht is a Navy veteran of World War n. A native of Glou­ cester, Mass. he continues to be a resident there. Lakes Seafarer Ends 45 Year Career :: Page 20 Antonio A. Zelaya, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a fireman-waterten­ der. Brother Zelaya was bom in Honduras and is hoW a resident of San Francisco with- his wife, Saman^a. ;^ ••• • • , • •' •» MBNBERSHIPIIIISIMGS' SCHEDULE Port SIU member Herman Dinger (left), a Seafarer on the Great Lakes, accepts his first pension check fropi Frankfort, Mich. Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Dinger started sailing in 1929 and ended his career as an AB aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries. -Aaron Sasser, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Brother ;&sser w^lk^ ^ jpicket 1^ in the ^ "Greater N Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and in the Robin Line strike of 1962. ; He is a pre-war Army veteran. Bom in Savannah, he is now a resident of ^ Yonkers, N.Y. with his wife, Jose­ phine. i Date ' New York ... .. Jan. 6 Philadelphia . .. Jan. 7 Baltimore ...... Jan. 8 Norfolk .. Jan. 9 Jacksonville .... Jan. 9 Detroit .. Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Houston .... .. Jan. 13 New Orleans . .. Jan. 14 Mobile .. Jan. 15 San Francisco .. Jan. 16 Wilmington .. .. Jan. 20 Seattle ...... . . Jan. 24 Columbus ... . . Jan. 18 Chicago .... 1 .. Jan. l4 Port Arthur ... Jan. 14 Buffalo .. Jan. 15 St. Louis .... Cleveland .... Jersey City .. .. Jan. 13 >• ' Deep Sea IBU UIW •• • 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. «... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ...,. 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5.00 p.m. ^.. .... 7:00p.m. • • • .... 9:30 a.m. • .*r,>.. d:00 pmi..., . >.. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:00 p.m. ..., .-•it*; • • . • ...2:30 p.m. .;. <• • • ... 5:00 p.m. . *.1 • • •• •. ... .2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • • *... 2:30 p.m. ... ..;. 5:00 p.m. . . • • • ,.. .2:30 p.m. ...,i.. 5:00 p.m. .. .... 2:30 p.m »•• •• ..... 2:30 p.m. .... ••• • 2:30 p.m. ...,» • • - • • > '• • • " ' .... 1:00 p.m. 1.. 5:00 p.m. > • • • • • —^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • '• • • ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • • ' ' ... 5:00 p.m. .. ••• ... 5:00 p.m. ., • .... .. 5:00 p.m. .. • 0m • 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 00 • • • • • • • • • t • • • • • • ' ' • • • • ' ' 11 • • • #,• • „* • • 0- p. • • 1 • • • 1 0 0 0 0 t • • • — Seafarers Log �From South America to Gulf, Delta Norte's Run Is Smooth The ^U-nmmedDelfa Norte (Delta Steamship) paid off in the port of New Orleans recently after a smooth 42-day round trip voyage to ports in South America. The 893-fMt-longvei^l, capable of carrying 89 LASH barges, or saUing as a full containership with 1,740 container, is one of three LASHtype-vessels bunt for Delta. The Delta Norte, and her sisterships the Delta Mar and the Delta Sud, were named to carry on the tradition of Delta's three famous pessenger ships which .were scrapped: the Del Mar, Del Sud and Del Norte. The Delta Norte docked at the Napoleon Avenue wharf in New Orleans recently. Crewmembers on the Delta Norte met with SlU officials when the ship docked in New Orleans to pay off. Messman W. Goins (right) shows his book and a They are clockwise from the left; J. Sufferer, AB and deck delegate; Stanley Zeagler, patrolman; E. KelSPAD receipt which he just received from SlU Patrol­ lum, electrician; J. Hemby, chief electrician (just signed on); Tom Gould, patrolman, and W. Welch, man Stanley Zeagler after making a $20 contribution. QMED and engine delegate. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct. 24-Nov. 20,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN rX //li TOES^ ELIGIBLES Death 12 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 . 309 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 148 Hospital & Hospital Extras 17 Surgical 3 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,235 Special Equipment — • Optical 210. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ ' 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical JU.'' Number PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .. j Special Equipment Dental — Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation December, 1974 Amount TODSE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 152 6,793 2,965 173 46 79,221 14 2,348 260 28,500.00 309.00 444.00 2,817.05' 152.50 49,880.00 4,765.98 215.90 412,095.88 6,793.00 8,895.00 24,546.27 5,070.76 633,768.00 3,821.50 53,468.52 12,781.40 365 62 132 19 4 158 4,732 763 1,392 236 40 1,667 77,519.81 2,616.32 18,684.40 4,950.00 388.00 3,422.63 955,688.61 25,375.08 179,011.80 62,684.75 2,930.65 35,636.88 13 170 112 If 88 — 4 — 1,916 107 1,785 1,291 139 695 5 31 10 18,695 39,000.00 21,921.24 4,110.58 1,984.00 1,535.83 13,453.50 316,000.00 269,230.64 48,172.27 18,494.25 14,899.98 330.75 6,748.71 2,616.86 133,942.10 16 97 6,464.94 35,127.81 10,014 2,287 842 13,143 123,657 22,276 11,192 157,125 94.20 283,229.88 3,268,131.47 559,745.20 5,372,714.70 432,571.18 5,881,742.36 $1,275,546.26 $14,522,588.53 Albert Brown Please contact Mrs. E. Brown as soon as possible at P.O. Box 118, Coram, N.Y. James Moore Please contact Mrs. Linda Moore as soon as possible at Ada Oil Co., 2525 Strawberry Rd., Pasadena, Tex. 77^02. James W. McFanlin Please contact Ralph R. Roma as soon as possible at 7220 Branch St., Hollywood, Fla. 33026 or call (305) 961-5214. Jozef Kowalewski Please contact Jadwiga Ptach as soon as possible at Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Ul. Migowska 30, 80-287, Poland. John Griffith H. H. Johnson lost your address and asks that you contact him at 53 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD, Page 21 . I �from the Messman to the Chief Steward, In the 4:'" 1 '' i •I i!* 1 '• i • • As part of his Third Cook training program, HLSS Trainee Danny Dalton (left) empties an electric potato peeler under the supervision of Chief Cook Upgrader Joseph Gray. All steward department upgrading programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Most SlU members whohave chosen to sail in the steward department find they have chosen a career that demands skills and an expertise which must,;, he constantly sharpened hy learning how to make the most of new materials, and equipment. From messman to chief steward, the Seafarer in the steward department is never finished with his education when it comes to the important job of providing good tasting and nutritious food for his crewmembers. Today, more than ever, with the automated galleys on such ships as the Golden Dolphin, Sugar Islander, Notre Dame Victory and Ultramar, to name a few, upgrading in the steward department is essential. To help Seafarers in the steward department continue their career educa­ tion, as well as increase their earning power, the SIU has set up a compre­ hensive training and upgrading program at the Lundeherg School. For messmen and other Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings of the steward department, the Lundeherg School offers an Assistant Cook Course. This program includes classroom and on-the-job training in the handling and preparation of all types of vegetables, portion control, dietary values, serv­ ing procedures and all the skills needed to perform the important duties of an assistant cook aboard ship. For Seafarers who sail as third or assistant cook there is a Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. By taking this course. Seafarers will learn how to hake breads, pies, cakes and cookies, as well as to prepare desserts and breakfast foods, through classroom and on-the-job training. The next step in the Lundeherg School's steward department upgrading program is the Chief Cook Course which provides all the basic training necessary for Seafarers wishing to sail in this rating. Through classroom and on-the-job training, the chief cook upgrader learns how to prepare soups. >• ? HLS Steward Instructor Frank Russell holds up a tray of rolls baked by the upgraders in the Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. Trainee Ismaei vvala stacks the shelves of Piney Point's well-stocked com­ missary with pickled tomatoes. Trainees at the Lundeberg School are given basic instruction in the duties of all entry rated rnen in the steward department. Seafarer William O'Conner prepares a pan of jambalaya in the HLS galley as part of the on-the--job training included in the Assistant Cook Upgrading Program. Chief Steward Ji.mmy Bartlett prepares a sandwich in the ultramodern galley of the SlU-contracted TT Brooklyn. The steward department programs at the •; Lundeberg School are constantly being reworked to include instructippjin.-; the use of all new equipment found in these new galleys. ,, i f: i ' i ' I f Page 22 Seafarers Log �Steward Department Education Is Always Essential sauces and gravies, as well as the principles and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. For the ei^rienced chief cook, there is an upgrading program to help him learn how to perform the essential dnties of a chief steward. This Chief Steward Upgrading Course includes classroom and on-the-job instmction in the complex and important jobs of selecting food and stores for lengthy voyages and planning nutritionally balanced daily menus. The chief steward must carry the responsibility of feeding the entire crew of his ship. To prepare the upgrader for this difficult task, he participates in all phases of operation in the Lundeberg School's commissary bake shop and galley as part of his training program. To help ke^all members of the steward department abreast of the latest developments in food preparation and to train them in the use of the modem equipment found in the galleys of the new ships, all the steward training and upgrading programs are constantly being reevaluated and changed by the HLSS staff to include instractio/i in the latest techniques and newest equip­ ment Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings should consider a career in the steward department. Sailing in this department, you vrill be performing a job that is vital to the well-being of your crewmembers, a job that, performed well, offers many rewards. And Seabirers already sailing in the steward department should take ad­ vantage of the upgrading programs. These programs are your chance to incrmse your job responsibilities, wages and job security within the field you have chosen for your career. The members of the steward department are extremely important aboard shi^. They play a b^ role in making the trip a smooth and succ^ful voyage. ^ Trainee Claude Beavers learns how to handle a steam jacket. ' '' S Chief Cook Upgrader Grey prepares sides of bacon, for curing in the HLS smoke house. The sides came from hogs raised at Piney Point and butchered by steward upgraders and trainees. As part of a special third cook program, Trainee Armando Vidal prepares celery. This program lets trainees begin sailing as fully trained third cooks aftera few weeks of specialized instruction. { This modern stainless-steel galley aboard the Sugar Islander (Pyramid) has a combination microwave-conventional oven, a push- button potato peeler, slic­ ing machines, steam trays and cookers, grinders, various types of shredders, an orange juice squeezer, as well as automatic dishwasher and a garbage disposal. - —- December, 1974 Assistant Cook Upgrader Mario Bruschini puts the finishing touches on a pan of vegetarian lasagne in the HLS galley. ^ Page 23 I ' if A J3^ ) J i-.. . �<»»»».*> -DISPATCHERS REPORT. NOVEMBER 1-30, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • ^ .M i , A; " '• ' \• \. ^f •L i K I ;i r i H '• I <••. I • -/ i': ^ Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 19 3 5 3 2 4 16 6 11 3 10 1 12 0 3 1 2 3 5 3 1 0 116 1........ .* Port Boston 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 10 0 75 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1. 3 31 5 12 12 4 27 63 17 56 9 28 8 48 0 4 1 2 2 6 4 -4 2 425 1 6 6 1 6 26 9 16 5 10 4 22 Q 5 Q 0 1 3 4 Q 1 160 0 29 7 14 7 1 0 5 1 2 2 0 42 10 26 12 4 0 6 2 28 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 237 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 §'• 0 1 1 0 14 Port . Mobile 23 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 19 10 • • 0 0 1 6 48 4 7 8 2 10 31 16 28 18 27 1 37 0 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 254 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 28 0 63 1 25 13 10 32 61 14 32 3 15 10 83 0 4 3 1 1 14 2 2 2 391 3 21 2 9 8 3 7 11 5 8 0 3 5 38 8 3 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 142 3 157 13 45 26 6 43 127 37 96 27 45 15 97 0 2 2 0 4 18 7 " 5 1 776 6 106 5 17 14 2 16 52 35 45 19 24 6 52 0 3 1 0 1 3 6 1 2 416 2 9 0 4 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 1 3 39 2 73 11 22 17 4 43 78 35 62 22 39 29 71 0 4 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 559 1 22 1 2 2 1 1 5 7 17 4 9 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 46 1 0 O' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 1 2 •3 231 25 47 35 3 30 115 64 131 42 48 36 94 1 1 2 3 4 3 6 3 3 930 1,646 14 59 1 11 8 1 0 23 5 15 0 7 4 55 0 4 55 8 29 38 17 14 27 395 468 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 1 1 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 29 7 23 14 5 18 62 13 29 5 11 6 61 0 1 1 2 1 6 1 4 2 303 1 23 1 12 .5 1 15 21 2 12 3 17 1 37 50 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 208 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port ; 0 42 7 18 9 4 1 86 15 24 10 2 29 3 26 10 57 2443 20 9 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. 14 202 18 50 34 12 54 152 73 128 64 72 19 144 0 3 8 3 9 12 4 2 7 1,085 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston . V New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 13 0 75 12 2 0 0 12 47 9 0 15 3 1 7 37 16 0 66 19 0 10 0 16 3 0 37 0 6 0 2 0 25 0 10 7 0 39 120 0 0 14 3 9 2 8 6 3 1 3 2 6 6 10 18 12 17 2 6 7 18 6 4 1 0 4 536 51 197 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 16 ;. 4 24 0 1 5 2 4 18 1 10 1 243 1,431 i 70 1 11 i 24 1 14 1 3 1 19 1 57 14 1 9 1 37 1 13 1 25 31 13 43 69 3 3 0 2 13 4 5 2 487 796 i 15 i 36 1 1 i i 0 1 4 5-/ 1 3 1 14 i 3 1 13 i 1,230 547 70 3 383 2,803 10 "**.rrA-r.»l Lakes & iniimd Wstefii InMlloaiiiicii*! UiOoB PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Avc.,Bklyii.ll232 (212) HY 9-46M ALPENA, Midi. 8M N. 2 Ave. 49707 (Si7) EL 4-3610 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FVankila St 14202 SIU (716)1X3-9259 IBU (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OU River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) ¥13-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 MainSt 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tos. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CTFY, NJ. 353-5011 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 -TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japv P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdorl Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has picked up considerahly over the past month especially in the port of Houston. A total of 362 more jobs were shipped in the month of.November than in October. The above figures show that of the 1,847 jobs shipped from SIU halls, more than 600 were taken by class and 'C men, proving that our 'A' book men are enjoying good shipping. 010* members will continue to enjoy this good shipping because more and more new ships built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 are being launched and put into service. Many of these new ships are under contract to the SIU. Page 24 pni x'iSiRh. Seafarers Log �Jmal IDepartureg Joseph R. Clowes, 29, died of natural causes in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, III. on Oct. 24. Brother Clowes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 safling as an AB.. He was a 1969 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Mili­ tary Police Corps. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he was a resident of Carbondale at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry arid Roth Clowes of Glenshaw, Pa.; a brother, Harry; two sisters, Mary Lou and Ruth and an uncle, Richard Albrecht, all of Pennsylvania. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Milligan, 61, died of can­ cer in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at the time of his death. Burial waS in Glen Haven Mem­ orial Park, Glen Bumie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a daugh­ ter, Margaret. David H. Keith, 65, passed away on Nov. 1. Brother Keith joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing as a QMED. He had sailed in World War 11. Born in Dur­ ham, N.C., he was a resident of Sparks, Md., at the time of his death. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Dulcea) Leaman of Sparks. SIU pensioner Aubrey H. Thurman, 56, succumbed to a heart attack in the Ben Taub Gen­ eral Hospital, Hous­ ton on Oct. 17. Brother Thurman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Born in Marion, Ky., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Burial was in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Eva, his mother, Gertrude and a sister, Mrs. Mary S. Parker, both of Murray. Dennis H. Olsen, 34, died in Houston on Nov. 8. Brother Olsen joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Des Moines, USS Providence and the USS Topeka. A native of Michigan, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alieen Stagland of Ishpeming, Mich, and his father, Edwin of Negaunee, Mich. Tony M. Nerosa, 54, died aboard the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) on Nov. 4. Brother Nerosa joined the Union in the'port of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 28 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dottie and three sons, Michael, Robert and Antonio. SIU pensioner Edward N. Jacobsen, 85, expired in Sandefjord, Norway on July 8. Brother Jacobsen joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a wiper. He was born in Norway and was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are two sons, Einar and Alfred of Norway and two daughters, Helene of Norway and Mrs. Lilly T. Kirdvold of Lanclifford, Norway. Ralph R. Mahiich, 48, expired on Nov. 9. Brother Mahiich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing asafireman-v/atertender. He was a Lundeberg School QMED upgrader this year and had sailed on the Great Lakes. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Claire O'Dell of Elyria and three brothers, George of Vermillion, Ohio and Glenn and Alvin, both of Elyria. SIU pensioner Charles Hipp, 73, died of a ruptured artery in Little Tra­ verse Hospital, Petoskey, Mich, on Oct. 23. Brother Hipp joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 27 years. A native of Charlevoix, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Sur­ viving are his widow, Madelyn of Honor, Mich.; a son, Robert of Frank­ fort and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Guernsey of Wayne, Mich, and Brenda. SIU pensioner John Abraham, 60, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Nov. 1. Brother Abraham joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Partimah; three sons, Abdul, Mohammad and Abdullah; a daughter, Rostzeta, all of New York City and his mother, Mrs. Lonblidan of Telokayson, Malaysia. Seafarers Log Servi J. Bial, 60, died on Oct. 18. Brother Bial joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a lineman for the Chicago Ves­ sel Fueling Co. from 1955 to 1974. He had sailed since 1932 and was a cap­ tain aboard a commercial fishing boat from 1949 to 1955. Born in Two Rivers, Wise., he was a resident of Chicago when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Joan; a son, Jon and two daughters, Janis and Joan. SIU pensioner William F. Peevers, 68, died of heart dis­ ease on Oct. 29. Brother Peevers joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a first deck man for N.Y. Central RR Marine Division from 1943 to 1971. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Pali­ sades Park, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are three sons, William, Thomas and Robert and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John and Esther F. Conroy of Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. Javier Esquihel, 40, was apparently washed overboard and lost off the barge, Judson K. Stickle (A «fe S Transporta­ tion) which found­ ered leaving Atecibo, P.R. on Oct. 24. Brother Esquibel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Busturia, Vizcaya, Spain and was a resident of Newark, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are his father, Hilario of Busturia and a brother, Alberto of Newark. James E. Foster, 21, died on the way to University Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on Nov. 1. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1971. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. John's Ceme­ tery, Pensacola. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Foster of Pensacola. SIU pensioner Angelo M. "Tony" I Montemarano, 52, 1 died of natural causes j in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, |N. Y. on NoVi 3. Brother Montema­ rano joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was twice the recipient of a Personal S^ety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain Louisiana in 1960 and 1961. A native of Italy, he was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island. Surviving are his widow, Helga and three sons, Angelo, Michael and Anthony. SIU pensioner Amle C. Cobb, 70, f I succumbed to a heart ' — ^ attack on Oct. 22. Brother Cobb joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Arbor, Ala. and was a resident of Andalusia, Ala. when he died. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maudie. SIU pensioner Theodore C. Cepipano, 74, succumbed to diabetes in Manila, the Philippines in October. Brother Cepriano joined the Union in 1941 in Tampa sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 45 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Manila when he died. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Antonio and Manuel and a grandson, Ricardo, all of Pasay City, Manila. B. J. Hand, 47, died at his home in Sweetwater, Tex. on Mar. 27 after a long illness. Brother Hand sailed from the port of Houston during World War II. He .was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of the Korean War when he was stricken with multiple sclerosis in West Germany in 1952. Despite .his afflic­ tion, he was a magna cum laude grad­ uate of Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Tex. in 1962. He was born in White Flat, Tex. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Leah of Stephenville, Tex.; three brothers, Leroy of The Hague, The Netherlands; James of Grapevine, Tex. and E. F. "Buck" of Sweetwater and four sisters, Mrs. Carrie H. McElroy of Sweetwater, Mrs. Beadie Wallace of Bluff Dale, Tex., Mrs. Melba Roggenbuck of Seattle and Mrs. Essie Barnes of Garland, Tex. SIU pensioner John Durmo, 69, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Durmo joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as Philippines, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Norma and a son, Abes of the Bronx, N.Y. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowska, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowska joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti­ more when he died. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle of Essex, Md. Page 25 IV �T:a:u~'7r.r Advanced Elec. Program to Be testing equipment, motor controls and Given at HLS solid state systems. The Harry Limdebei^ School is offerii^ a special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures that will begin on Apr. 23, 1975. The course is designed to train QMEDs and electricians in the use and maintenance of the advanced electrical equipment found aboard the newer vessels and these Seafarers are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. The course will center on AC theory and will cover maintenance, construc­ tion and repair of generators, meteis. Using electrical trainers that can sim­ ulate electrical system defects and prob­ lems, Seafarers taking the course wiil also receive practical training in troubleshooting, repair and construc­ tion of these various electrical compo­ nents found aboard today's modem ships. This special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures, which vdll ran for four weeks, is open to all Seafarers holding a QMED or electrician en­ dorsement. SlU Brothers Nick Aguilera (right) and Glen Bumpas (center) spend some free time preparing for their GED examinations with Trainee Burt Fallon. ^•. HLSS Graduate Returns to Earn High School Diploma Advanced Electrical Procedure Instructor Charles Nalen displays the rotor and housing of a disassembled AC motor. Seafarers taking the Advanced Electrical Procedure course will reassemble this motor during the program. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—^the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SlU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science '•. M ^ •• . 'i ,.• .' j I I I I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both lec. 26 the test booklet and the answer ^Jan.6 sheet to the Lundeberg School. pan. 9 ' (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study 23 materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and Feb. 3 from the school. Feb. 6 Following are the requirements for f eligibility for the Lundeberg High Feb. 20 School Program: 1. One year's seatlme. :|Har.3 , Mfeir. 6 2. Initiation fees paid In fnlL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ It tions, such as dues and loans paid In fnlL I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name AddressLast grade completed. .Book No.. (Street) Ordinary Seaman Nick Aguilera, who is 17-years-old and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., recently became the 30th SIU member to earn his high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. Seafarer Aguilera, who attended HLSS as a trainee one year ago, dropped out of high school when he was 16. He learned about the Lunde­ berg School from an SIU official in the port of New York. As a trainee at HLSS, Seafarer Agui­ lera heard about the GED program. "I just didn't like the whole routine of a regular high school," he said. "Then, when I came to the Limdeberg School as a trainee and got a look at the GED program, I realized that it was a golden opportunity. I decided that Td come back one day and take advantage of it." When asked why he considered the program a golden opportunity, Brother Aguilera replied, "Well, in purely prac-~ tical terms, a high school diploma is a very useful thing to have. But I also wanted a variety of experiences, and (City or Town) .Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Hany Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (Zip) . .. . academic success is a terrific experience for anyone." Seafarer Aguilera went on to evaluate the GED program as, "Really great! The teachers at HLS are unlike any teachers I had ever seen— they're concerned for you, they work with you as an individud, and they'll do anything in terms of their time and efiFort to help you." Now that he has his high school di­ ploma, Brother Aguilera plans to keep on taking advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the SIU. "I'm a young man, and already I've been to Northen Europe, South and Central America, the (Caribbean, the East and West Coasts of the United States, and Ascension Island. The SIU has made it possible for me to build a great life for myself. When I'm old enough, I'm com­ ing back to the Lundeberg School for my full book and my AB rating. I'd like to tell all my SIU brothers that our Union is doing great work. I want to say to all of them, 'Stick together. Sup­ port the SIU. Support SPAD'." ~ —QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward ^ ^ —EOWT — QjVp^D^ Lifeboat, Quaiieiradst^,, tffi * <MM«W partiu^nt 1^ — QMED, Lifeboat. Wdatag, aTidalISffewafdDeoa»# Ratings ;; —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment •*" ^ Ratings • ' ::v: — FOWT . : -i- QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings ~QmD,LT iL W ldii^QnaB|^ ^ I �Deck Department Upgrading Qoarteimaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman-I—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaimm AMe-SeMum—12 Moatlig—any watcw 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatinan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^ Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Rnilgrmak^y— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refr^eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^neer, Machinist or Boflermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Wddhig 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time, as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Last) -Age- (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (City) (Sute) (Zip) -Telephone (Area Code) —Seniority. Book Number ^ Port and Date IssuecL -Ratings Now Held. Social Security # Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: ENGINE DECK STEWARD • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • AB Unlimited • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker • Quartermaster • Qiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Lifebcatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedxires RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck'and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading U'i. J)ATE. PORT. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I Assistant Cook I 1. '112 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Luiideberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum d[ three mouths seaidmie.' Page 27 �• -v f •^ ST.,/I', : I ^• '!%. • BSEAFARERS ^^XTAIB»>VV^ - SE;>- LOG oincial pnbUcatiaii •! tha SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla. OaU, Lakas aatf Inland Watars District* AFL-CIO . •«- S/U Expands Its Annual Scholarship Program " 'b; The SlU has expanded its annual coUege scholarship program to incinde two additional grants exclusively for SIU members. The new scholarships total $5,000 each and can be used at any accredited junior college, community college or post secondary trade or vocational training school. These grants will give SIU membem the opportunity to oblain an associate coDege degree or certification in a specialized field such as electronics, mechanics, photography, oceanography and many more. The new scholarships are in addition to the usual five $10,000 four-year college scholarships awarded ISKU members and l&eir de­ pendents each yemr. To qualify for the $5,000 grant, a Seafarer must be under 35 years of age, be a high school graduate ojUtove achieved a high school equiv­ alency diploma, and have two yea^|^itime on SlU-contiacted vessels with 90 days emplo; year and one day employment in the six the application A member must date. ttime, however, if he or his dependents are scholarsh^. Both the $5,000 awarded on the basis of high school WPier the CoUege Entrance Examina le American CoUege Tests (ACT). Since the SIU's Schol leets in AprU 1975 to determine the winners lents must act quickly in registering for an to qualify for the 1975 awards if they have not alrAy done so. tXe the SATs before the Scholarship The only date stiU available to tffe Committee meets is Feb. 1. Fhial registration for this exam ends Jan. 9. The only date left to take the ACTs is Feb. 22, and registration for this exam ends Jan. 27. Additional information can be obtained on the SATs by contaeting the CoUege Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, CaUf. 94701. For the ACT's the address is Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU scholarship appUcations can be obtained at any hiring hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Apply as soon as possible. Deadline is Apr. 1,1975. �SEAFARERS LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO United States Pension Legislation Is Analyzed How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act Applies to Your Individual Seafarer Plan The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law Sept. 2, 1974 by President Ford, represents a massive piece of legislation which covers and regulates by Federal law, pension and other beneficial plans. The U.S. Labor Department most recently esti­ mated that approximately 775,000 beneficial plans will be covered by the law, and applicable to about 40 million people. The complexity of the law is represented by its almost 250 pages of detailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regula­ tions to be drawn up by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. This article, discussing and analyzing the new law, has been prepared by and in conjunction with the Union's general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries and staff. Many commentators have characterized the new law as a pension reform act, leading to the conclusion that pensions constitute the law's sole object. As will be noted in the discussion which follows, the pension sub­ ject, although constituting a major portion ,of the law, is not however the sole category. Additionally covered, although not with the same broad scope and comprehen­ sive treatment, are other beneficial plans, such as welfare plans and others. It must be emphasized that the following analysis and discussion constitutes the opinion of our general counsel and others as described above, who have participated in the preparation of this article. As with all laws, particu­ larly this one, with its voluminous detail and technical statutory language, to be supplemented by Labor and Treasury Department regulations, it will probably be many years before the courts finally determine the mean­ ing, intent and purport of the law. llie analysis here Is with emphasis upon the new law's application to the Seafarers Pension Plan, although, as will be noted, discussion of the law's application to other Seafarers plans Is also commented upon. Furthermore, this article attempts to translate the law's technical lan­ guage and provisions Into a more ready and understand­ able form. Critical is the fact that the law establishes minimum standards, conduct and rules for all plans. However, nothing contained in the law regarding these minimum requirements, precludes any plan from providing or fur­ nishing more favorable terms and provisions for benefits. In other words, the law's terms constitute the floor, not the ceiling. The Seafarers plans being headquartered in New York, and constituting joint union-management plans, have been under the supervision of and regulated by the New York Insurance or Banking Departments. Again, as will be noted hereafter, many features and requirements of the new Federal law have for many years been part of the New York law. Seafarers plans have functioned under those New York requirements throughout the years. To the degree that there has been past New York regulations, but now Federal regulation as of Jan. 1, 1975, the new law for Seafarers plans constitute a continuation, not a new development. Bearing in mind, however, that the New York law only had application to joint unionmanagement plans, not sole union or sole company plans, with sole company plans constituting in excess of 93 percent of all plans, and further, recognizing that only two or three other states required supervision and regu­ lation and regulation of similar plans headquartered in other states, it becomes readily evident that most plans throughout the country will now for the first time have to adjust to supervision and regulation. REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE Congress in enacting the law utilized a scheme con­ stituting four separate titles. Its Title I in sum provides that all plans, including pension plans, are to register with Federal authorities, file appropriate information as provided by government regulation, report the plan's details and make financial reports; make reports to the plan's participants as to benefits available; when certain financial positions change—to so report; as to pension plans, more detailed information must be filed regularly with the government relative to assets and liabilities and changes, as well as details of significant transactions whiiCh' flijay^afffct a plan's assets. Further to be reported are transactions which the plan may have with a party in interest, and reports to be made as to all details of investment assets, as well as compensation paid by the plan and nature of services rendered. In effect a most broad structure is created for a plan's filing of multiple information with government authorities—^in substance, broad disclosures of a plan's activties, such as financial, operational, establishment, maintenance and implemen­ tation. In addition to the above reporting requirement con­ stituting disclosure, by filing with Federal authorities and to be available for examination by participants, a plan at pejiodic times must provide participants with a sum­ mary plan description setting forth the details of the plan, including benefits available, eligibility requirements and procedures for claim filing, as well as other significant and related matters. Such reporting and disclosure re­ quirements are to be implemented by the Department of Labor's regulations and in part by the Treasury Depart­ ment. Details concerning plans on file with government authority is to include information as to a participant's vested or deferred accrued pension benefit status, if any. Upon his written request, a participant will be furnished the same but not more frequently than once a year, and upon his termination of employment with the industry he will be furnished his then status relative to a deferred vested (pension) benefit, if any, in the plan. As will be seen later, detailed comment is made relative to the term "deferred or accrued vested (pension) benefit". It should be re-emphasized that the law's general pro­ visions,as to reporting and disclosure, applies to all plans, not pension plans alone. In addition, as you will note from the foregoing comments, special and additional require­ ments are made applicable to pension plans as a class. Many of the foregoing provisions regarding reporting and disclosure have been contained in the New'York law for many years and Seafarers have been receiving such reports for many years through their plan's filings made with New York authorities and publication of the same. Obviously there will be some change by virtue of Federal law regarding reporting and disclosure with the amount of change remaining to be seen, awaiting Federal gov­ ernment regulations implementing this new law. However, it is apparent, that with respect to pension plans, reporting and disclosure and furnishing of material will be more , than New York State law required. PARTICIPATION IN PENSION PLANS Before a person may come within the reach of the pension plan's aspect of the law, he must be a "partici­ pant" in the plan. The law generally defines a participant as anyone who has "one year of service" with the em­ ployer (for Seafarers it would be with an employer under contract with the union); and who is age 25. As stated before, this is the minimum requirement—the floor. Plans may utilize more liberal definitions to determine who is a participant. The law sets minimum standards for par­ ticipants only in pension plans. As to other plans, there is no minimum requirement for participation fixed bylaw —such depends solely on the terms of the plan agreed to by the parties. No person can be denied participation because he is "too old". However, a new employee who is then within five years of normal retirement age designated in the plan may not be considered a participant. For purposes of participation requirements, a year of service generally means that a person has worked for the employer (or employers in a multi-unit of employers), at least 1000 hours during a consecutive 12 month period. In the maritime industry the 1000 hours is replaced with 125 days. The Secretary of Labor is to write regulations defining and implementing the terms "year of service" and "hours of service". He is also to define by regulation what is meant by the term "maritime industry". Both the House and Senate through their Member Conferees Re­ port emphasized that the 1000 hour standard for year of service (and we add, concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time), generally is for determining whether a person qualifies to enter or remain in a plan or share in vesting discussed hereafter—or put in the negative, whether his time may be excluded. It does not mean, as discussed later under vesting, that for the minimum yearly service he has a full year credit finder the plan. To the contrary, as will be shown later, the law provides that generally he should not lose such portion of credit provided he has the floor of 1000 hours (and concurrently in maritime, 125 days or more). Instead it means he shall receive credit for such minimum service in a proportionate amount which such minimum service bears to the service required by the plan for a year's credit. A person has a one year break in service for the pur­ pose of participation, when he does not work more than 500 hours (concomitantly we add, 62Vi days in mari­ time), in a fixed year or consecutive 12 months. The general rule is that all service, both before and after a break, is to be taken into account to determine whether a participation requirement has been made. If a man has a one year break in service for the purpose of parti­ cipation, a pension plan may require him to work for a year before reentry. However, if that is the case, then upon his reentry, all his pre break time is restored and he is to receive full credit for the waiting period service. VESTING The word "vesting" is a technical term of extreme importance. Vesting within the law's framework means that for each year of service after a certain minimum amount of years, thereafter a man has a "vested interest", a "stake", in the monies contributed to the plan on behalf of his service, and if he thereafter leaves the industrial unit and takes a different job, such as ashore rather than sailing, he is nevertheless entitled to a proportion of a pension at normal retirement age for his service. One however should not confuse vesting with, for example, a bank account, where you can draw out the monies at any time. On the contrary, vesting is like a credit, which a worker can cash in only on normal retirement age and until then it accrues to his benefit. Similarly, he may not pledge it or use it as collateral for a loan except in the specific case discussed later, as it is not his monies, but solely the aforementioned credit payable in appropriate amounts upon his normal retirement age until his decease. There is a condition here. Under the law, unless the em­ ployee affirmatively notifies the plan for a change, there is an automatic joint survivorship benefit which means that upon an employee's death, one-half of the monthly benefit goes to the spouse. However, it results in the pensioners' benefit being substantially reduced during his or her lifetime. More about this later on. As we have discussed under the heading "Participa­ tion", a year of service is required to be a participant. So as to vesting. The test for a year of service required for a vesting year is the same definition as that for participation, to wit, 1000 hours but for the maritime industry, 125 days. As to the vesting, as we read the law, subject to promul­ gation of regulations by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments, if a man works 125 days in a calendar year in our industrial unit—our shipping unit, he will earn �- 'M ; IJ; a year towards the vesting requirement and when he meets such requirement, all those days will be banked (non-forfeitable) as described before, toward his total amount of days required for a normal pension payable at normal retirement age. If the man should leave our industrial unit and provided he has a certain minimum amount of service, again discussed hereafter, upon normal retirement age, he will get a proportion of the fixed pension. Such proportion is to be based upon a mathe­ matical formula which will be supplied to all members who have service entitling them to vesting. In this manner, a man who is entitled to vesting can calculate his benefit to be paid at his normal retirement age. Additionally such information will periodically be furnished as the law provides. As explained in our discussion of the term "participa­ tion", 1000 hours in shore-side industries or 125 days in maritime, does not furnish a person a ful^year of service credit. It is the floor from which credit accumula­ tion starts. As the Senate and House conferees reported, for such 1000 hours (concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time) in a year, a proportionate accrual benefit is credited. For example, assume a plan requires 2000 hours, 50 weeks of 40 hours each of service for a full benefit accrual, but if a man has only 1000 hours, he will then have accrued 50 percent of a full year benefit accrual. So as to the maritime industry and provided the man has the minimum days per year, to wit, 125, he will receive the mathematical proportion of benefit accrual which 125 days bears to the Plan's full year days requirement. In industries or occupations where the customary year is less than 1000 hours, as in the winter skiing industry in the Northeast, involving employees of a ski lodge, the Secretary of Labor is charged with responsibility to define what constitutes a customary year, against which a full or proportionate year accrual will be gauged. We shall now discuss when a person becomes eligible for vesting and how vesting works. Vesting Fonnulas I- J" \ Under the law there are three minimum formulas which a pension plan is required to select from to de­ termine the method and amoimt of vesting. The law further provides that all pension plans must determine by Jan. 1, 1976, which formula they will adopt. The purpose of this delay is to enable all pension plans to make in-depth reviews of their statistics, costs and impacts of the formulas and select the formula which each re­ spective pension plan believes is most fair, equitable and proper for its plan. We shall now set forth the three formulas and under the first, apply it to the Seafarers Pension Plan, explain the detiiils of such application and then consider under the other two formulas, the above explanation which can then be readily applied by the reader. A. The 5-to-15 Year Role—Gradual Vesting Under this rule after five years of service (at least 125 days in each of five calendar years), a man then enters the vesting (non-forfeitable) gate. At that time he is vested in his accrued benefit payable at normal retirement age to the amount of 25 percent. Thereafter he increases his vesting or accrual for each year of service (at least 125 days in each year). The law's schedule under this formula is as follows: Vested or Non-forfeiture Percentage Years of Service: •%. ( 'p n >/ i.' k' $ §• Pi-: ^ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or more : - 25 30 ^... 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 The fact that a man has five years of service, the minimuni 125 days each year, and thus entitled to the 25 percent vesting, does not mean that he has banked or earned 25 percent of the normal pension benefit payable at normal retirement age. The minimum 125 day year is solely to open the vesting gate. In computing the amount of the pension benefit vested and to be paid upon normal retirement age, you'must relate the total days of service to the required days of service for the normal pension, otherwise man A with five years 125 days service or a total 625 days, would get the same amount vested at 25 percent, as man B, who during his first five years has an average of 150 days or a total of 750 days. The following example demonstrates the formula and its application. If a man worked 200 days a year for five years he has 1000 days credit. To obtain a normal Seafarers pension, a man must have 5475 days credit and^ be age 65. You then divide 5475 into 1000, equals 18.3 percent. There­ fore this man has worked only 18.3 percent of the totaltime required. Under the law, he has five years of vesting and he is entitled for vesting or credit purposes to 25 percent of the pension he has earned. The pension which , he has earned is 18.3 percent times $250.00 (normal Speaal Supplement pension benefit amount), which equals $45.75. However he has earned vesting of 25 percent of such earned pen­ sion. You then divide $45.75 by 25 percent which equals $11.44 vested pension benefit payable at normal retire­ ment age, so that if the man then leaves the industrial unit, he will at normal retirement age 65 receive $11.44 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. As the formula provides, each year of service after the first five, the vesting increases pursuant to the schedule set forth above. Let's look at a man with 10 years service with total days worked of 2738 (every year at least 125 days). He will be 50 percent vested. The figures and results are as follows: 2738 days divided by 5475 days, equal 50% earned time toward a normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at normal retirement age 65 or $125.00. Since he vests for 50 percent he is vested for $62.50 payable at normal retirement age so that if he then leaves the in­ dustrial unit he will at normal retirement age 65, receive $62.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Assume the same man has 4100 days credit after 15 years (every year of which he must have worked at least 125 days). Under this formula he vests for 100 percent. He is ^en vested for 100 percent of his pension, which is 75 percent of the normal monthly pension of $250.00 (4100 days being 75 percent of the required 5475 days). Tlie pension benefit here is then $187.50 payable at his normal retirement age and if he then leaves the industrial unit he wUl, at his normal retirement age 65, receive $187.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Of coui^ when a man accumulaties the 5475 days after 15 years service he will then have earned his full pension of $250.00 payable at his normal retirement age 65, whether or not he remains or leaves the industrial unit Concerning the Seafarers Pension Plan's early normal retirement benefit of $250.00 per month at age 55, with 7300 days as credit service, the calculations above are to be applied, except instead of using the 5475 day figure, you substitute the required 7300 day figure, and instead of the normal retirement age being 65, you substitute age 55. Similar substitutions are made for increments in monthly benefits over age 55 for service in those years by adding on thereto each year's days required by the plan, and increasing the monthly pension benefit amount by $10.00 imits. B. The 10-Year Rule This is the second alternative formula. It provides that after 10 years service (at least 125 days a year), a person vests or accrues 100 percent. However, as noted under the caption A above—the Gradual Vesting, it is 100 per­ cent of the pension the person has earned by such service. Following the example from caption A ^ove, if after 10 years the man has 2738 days he will be 100 percent vested. However, he has only 2738 days toward the necessary 5475 days for a normal $250.00 monthly pension at age 65. Consequently he has 50 percent r2738di^l JJIJ required time toward the $250.00 >-5475 days-" monthly benefit, and since under this formula, he vests for 100 percent, he is vested for $125.00 (the full 50 percent of his service time) payable at normal retirement age 65. If he then leaves the industrial unit he will, at normal retirement age 65, receive $125.00 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. If he continues to sail after his 10 years or 100 percent vesting, each year thereafter he accrues additional time towards the require­ ments for a full pension, so for example, after 4100 days service, he would have earned 75 percent of $250.00 or a monthly benefit of $187.50 and would be 100 percent vested for that amount. Of course with 5475 days of sailing he would have earned and vested in a $250.00 monthly pension benefit, all payable at normal retirement age, 65. Once again, as described under Caption A above, for early normal retirement of $250.00 monthly benefit pay­ able at early norm^ retirement age 55, provided there is 7300 days service, you substitute the appropriate figures, and similarly with the increments thereafter. It should be emphasized that under this second al­ ternative formula, there is no vesting until a man has 10 years service and each year with a minimum of 125 days. In this respect it differs from the formula contained in caption A above, which provides for earlier vesting, as well as in the alternative next, set forth under caption C. C. Rule of 45 Under this formula, a man with five or more years service (again at least 125 days a year), is vested for 50 percent of the normal benefit payable at age 65, when the total of his age and years of service equals 45. For each year thereafter, the vesting percentage increases in accordance with the following schedule: and sum of age If years of service and service Y^ing equal or exceed equals or exceeds percentage is 45'•• 6 • • * • • 1.... 47 ....... ... 60 7 ..... .... 49 ..... ... 70 ; : 8 .... 51 80 9 >.... 53 ..... ... 90 .... 55 ..... ...100 10 To arrive at the amount vested Tor a person, payable as a monthly benefit at normal retirement age 65, the computations set forth under caption A are equally ap­ plied here. For example, if a man's years of service are 10 and when combined with his age equals or exceeds 55, he is 100 percent vested. However, the amount which such 100 percent represents is not the normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at age 65, b^t instead a per­ centage of $250.00 which his total service represents to the required 5475 days; so that if a man with 10, years service and age 45 for a total of 55, and having 2738 credited sailing days, his vested 100 percent amount, is equal to 50 percent T = 50 percent] of the $250.00 L5475 * . monthly benefit, or $125.00, payable at normal retire­ ment age 65. The foregoing constitutes.the three alternative form­ ulas, one of which is to be adopted by a plan on or before Jan. 1, 1976. In arriving at which formula is most appro­ priate for adoption, the Seafarers Pension Plan, in con­ junction with their professional and technical staff will, over the next year, conduct a study in depth, make appropriate comparisons and determine the appropriate formula. '••• •^5":.v:v BREAKS IN SERVICE A man sustains a one year break in service when he has no more than 500 hours of service and assumedly in maritime, 62Vi days, in a single year. A summary, of the law's rules with respect to breaks in service for vesting and benefit services are as follows: If a person has a one year break a plan may require a one year waiting period, during which time he must be employed with a contracted employer, before his pre break service is restored. However, once such period is completed he receives credit for that year. Once an employee has attained any percentage of vesting under a formula as set forth above, and adopted by a plan, then all of an employee's pre and past break service must be added for all purposes. Where an employee is not as yet vested, he will not lose credits for pre break �f service until his period of absence equals his years of ^ covered service—^this is known as the "rule of parity". ^ Finally, under the subject of breaks in service, for years beginning prior to the effective date of vesting provisions, a plan may apply its break rules in effect in prior years, but no plan change in 1974 or thereafter may be promul­ gated where it provides a less beneficial break rule pre­ viously in effect. PERMISSIBLE FORFEITURE OF VESTED RIGHTS An employee's vested rights may be forfeited—lost-— under the following conditions; 1. Upon the employee's death, unless a joint and sur­ vivor annuity is provided for. 2. Benefit payments will be suspended when the retiree is re-employed by the same employer or in a multi­ employer plan, when the retiree is employed in the same industry, trade or craft and same geographical juris­ diction. The Secretary of Labor will promulgate rules as to the suspension of benefits under these circumstances. 3. Where because of economic hardship, including serious danger of a plan being terminated therefore with notice to the Secretary of Labor and no finding made by the Secretary of Labor disapproving the action, a plan may reduce benefits for a period of time. ACCRUED BENEFIT APPLICATION An "accrued benefit" under the law refers solely to pension or retirement benefits. It does not refer to pay­ ments for medical, insurance or disability benefits. Equdly, an accrued benefit does not include the right to early retirement benefits without appropriate eligibility. Rela­ tive to a person being inform^ as to what is accrued for him in the "bank", for multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers, the Secretary of Labor is to promulgate rules so that once a year an employee may request in writing that his plan furnish him a statement regarding the status of his vesting and accrual benefit. A similar statement will be automatically furnished when a man tenninates his coverage under a Plan. JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITIES This term applies solely to pension plans. In brief, it means that for a married pensioner, his or her spouse will receive at least Vi of the normal pension until the spouse's death. However, because the pension may be spread over a period beyond the pensioner's life—^for the surviving spouse—the initial benefit to the pensioner is substantially reduced, with the spouse as the survivor receiving Vi of the normal benefit ' There are certain basic rules which, however, apply to joint and survivor benefits, as follows: 1. The retiree must be married for at least one year prior to the starting date for the pension in which event the joint and survivor benefit is mandatory, except as shown later. 2. The survivor pension benefit must be not less than Vi bf the benefit payable to the pensioner during the joint lives of the participant and spouse. 3. When a person retires at the normal retirement age, the joint and survivor benefit is automatic unless the participant elected otherwise. 4. Where a person is eligible to retire prior to a plan'^s hoimal retirement age but who does not retire, the joint and survivor provision need not be applicable unless the employee affirmatively makes the election. Additionally, the plan need not make this option available until the person is within ten years of normal retirement age. 5. Department of Labor regulations are to be promul­ gated so as to afford a person reasonable opportunity to determine tb elect out of a joint and survivor provision and which will set time limits for exercising the option to elect out. It is important to remember, that unless a person "elects out" the joint and survivor provision is automatic. 6. To help a married person make a decision whether to elect out, and pursuant to regulations to be promul­ gated by F^eral authorities, a plan is to furnish par­ ticipants with a written explanation of its joint and survivor provisions, with a dollar and cents effect on the person of either staying with the provision or electing out. To prevent an adverse selection a plan may provide that an election or its revocation is not to be effective if a participant dies within two years of the election or revocation, except however where death is accidental. The law's intent in this area is that it should not require a plan to subsidize the joint and survivor feature and therefore a plan may make adjustments in their actuary's calculations to take account of the possibility that total costs of the plan otherwise might be increased because of adverse selection. signment. A garnishment or levy is not a voluntary re­ vocable assignment. When a plan permits, vested benefits may be used as collateral for reasonable loans from a plan, subject however to the compliance with the fiduciary requirements of the law and-which generally exdude any such assignments to interested parties. FUNDING Briefly, funding means how much money and when due, employers are required to contribute to a plan so •as to provide the benefits set forth by the plan, pursuant to its appropriate rules and regulations. With plans other than pension, the computations and assumptions are easier to make. However, as to pensions, where factors such as age, number of employees, service length, leave, breaks in service, marital status, normal and early retire­ ment, etc., have to be considered, the undertaking with assumptions as to the future and computation made from such assumptions, is obviously most complex. Invariably a plan's assumptions and calculations are performed by actuaries—generally highly trained and experienced mathematicians and statisticians—who using various accepted schedules or tables and experiences as to age, life expectancy, breaks in service, turnover, vest­ ing, interest returns on monies invested, determining the value of assets, administration and operating costs, etc. and many other facts, determine through an estimate the result, the bottom line as to costs—the amount of con­ tributions and assets necessary to provide the benefits of the plan. The law and through Federjd government regulations to be promulgated, sets standards for actuaries and their qualifications. Most significant under the law and soon to come regulations, there is set forth minimum criteria or standards which actuaries must use in making their as­ sumptions and calculations and coming up with the re­ sults as to what monies are necessary for the plan's viability. Congress and the law recognized, that actuaries must make assumptions^ estimates—and no matter what the assumption, experience in a year or more may vary. Al­ though minimum assumptions are provided, the law al­ lows flexibility as long as they are reasonably related to a plan's experience and reasonable expectations. The Treasury Department, upon good cause shown for economic hardship, may with certain reservations waive the minimum funding. However, no such waivers may exceed five in any fifteen year period, with the obligation to make up the under-payments over not more than fifteen years. As to the Seafarers Pension Plan, the law's minimum standards have been generally followed over many years and in many instances higher standards are observed. Notwithstanding, all expert commentators believe that the new law's funding requirements will result in in­ creased costs to all plans, with some plans experiencing substantial cost impact. We do not believe such will be applicable to the l^afarers. However, as to total costs, unquestionably there will be increased costs as a result of the new law. It remains to be seen after experience, , the extent of such increased costs. FIDUCIARY RESPONSmiLrnES The word "fiduciary" has its origin in the law—de­ noting a specific relationship between parties. Funda-, mentally, it is someone who is delegated to act for or upon behalf of another. A fiduciary, generally possesses broad discretion to carry out the duties delegated to him and with that authority, he consequently has substantial responsibilities. The guidelines for fiduciary responsibilities—^the dis­ charge of the duties—^has developed over many years generally through legal decisions. Primarily, such devel­ opment has been through decisions from state courts, each building upon another, depending upon the factual situation present, distilling eventually into certain basic precepts or rules. A basic rule for fiduciaries is the "pru­ dent man" rule discussed later. As we have expressed throughout our discussion in this article, a sharp distinction must be made between all joint union-management plans as one group and which repre­ sent approximately 7 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law, and all those plans which are solely management funds as another group, but which however represent approximately 93 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law. Sole union plans, for practical purposes, because of their small number, are insignificant in the computation of plan numbers. However, since the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, joint union-management plans have had legal requirements and strictures, enforceable in Federal courts, which now are first being applied to all plans. Such are, the requirement that the monies and assets be held in trust, with trustee fiduciary responsibilities; that details for benefits be spelled out; for annual audits and their results available to the beneficiaries and comparable requirements..This new Federal law adds further obliga­ tions. However, as to sole management plans, which con­ stitute the overwhelming number of plans, the new law with its regulations and standards constitute a first. However, most-significant, as previously stated. Sea­ farers Plans for many years have been subject to regula­ tion and control of New York governmental authorities under New York law. Again, that law howevef applied only to joint union-management plans, not sole manage­ ment. Under New York law, trustees of plans such as the Seafarers, were specifically designated as fiduciaries and under such law's provisions, state audits were con­ ducted, investigations made and a code of conduct devel­ oped which followed the prudent man rule which has now been adopted by Feder^ authorities. In fact, many of the regulatory features of the new Federal law, such as dealing with transactions between fiduciaries and parties in interest, whether a union, company or other; reports as to assets and liabilities; processing and implementing a plan, all were generally conducted within the parameters of the "prudent man rule". No such equal application of law was ever applied to sole management plans, so that generally fiduciary rules and obligations are new to them. However, as to Seafarers and other comparable plans headquartered in New York, the new law is an extension of the present. Some of the subjects, requirements and their meaning under the concept of a plan's oWigations and fiduciary responsibilities, many of which as described above, have for quite some time been applicable to Seafarers plans, are as follows: 1. The prudent man rule. This concept means, bearing in mind the special nature and purpose of plans, that each fiduciary shall act with the care, skill, prudence and dili­ gence imder the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in conducting an enterprise of like character with like aims. Such skeleton rule will be fleshed out by Federal agencies and Federal courts' deci­ sional law, creating a body of Federal law building upon long standing State and in some instances. Federal judicial decisions. 2. The term "fiduciary" means any person who exer­ cises any discretionary authority or contrcd respecting the management or disposition of a plan's assets, or who has discretionary authority or responsibility in the administra­ tion of the plan. Apparently recognizing that fiduciaries may be exposed to claims against them notwithstanding their actions are not in bad faith, the new law provides that fiduciaries may secure insurance indemnity coverage for certain of their acts, protecting them financially against law suits and claims and with the premium for such coverage paid by the plan. 3. All plans, including their detailed provisions, must ASSIGNMENT OR FLEDGING BENEFITS Benefits may not be assigned or pledged except that if a benefit is in a pay status, up to 10 percent may be assigned through the use of a voluntary revocable as­ Special Supplement �•-2^5BS5a3:VAr:23--T-i' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO assets to pay the obligations, including outstanding pen­ sion payments to retirees or their survivors, and the vested' accrued pension benefits. be in writing, formed and operating under trust concepts. Plans are required to list their fiduciaries and parties in interest, the latter generally the sponsoring employers and unions, with their respective agents, servants and em­ ployees where applicable. 4. Certain transactions between a plan and a party in interest are prohibited, except upon application made to the Secretary of Labor and pursuant to regulations and subsequently approve'd. Others, constituting reasonable arrangements for a plan's services necessary for a plan's establishment or operation, if for reasonable compensa­ tion, are authorized and permitted. ENFORCEMENT Following Congressional schemes and patterns of com­ parable laws, enforcement in some areas is by Govern­ ment authorities through criminal and civil penalties. Additionally, monetary and injunctive relief in the courts are available to Federal authorities, participants, bene­ ficiaries and other parties, depending upon the nature of the complaint or grievance, and concerning an alleged breach of an obligation or duty imposed by the new law. The Secretary of Labor, through its own Solicitor's office, will generally process actions by the government. Also provided for, depending upon the nature of an alleged breach of the law's provisions, are various tax penalties, some of which are quite substantial, and enforced through the Treasury Department. Under the law's Title III, pro­ vision is made for joint and coordinated activities of the Labor and Treasury Departments concerning the law's implementation and enforcement. 5. The new law treats substantially with the subect of a plan's investment policies and the diversification of a plan's investments. As provided by the law, plans through their fiduciaries and investment managers and in the light of the plans' purposes, generally should have their invest­ ments and assets diversified, using criteria such as total amount of assets, type of investments, interest return, distribution as to geographical area, etc. The law sets forth the nature of diversification and investment rules to be observed within the prudent man rule concept. In substance, prudence in handling assets under all surround­ ing terms and conditions will prevail. Significantly, no plan's assets may be invested in foreign sources unless they first have the Secretary of Labor's approval. TAX CONSEQUENCES OTHER PROVISIONS 1. Bonding. All plan fiduciaries are to be bonded. Seafarer plans fiduciaries have been bonded for many years pursuant to laws in effect prior to the new law. It is anticipated that the method for determining the amount of fiduciary bonds will be the same as under the laws now in effect. 2. Effective dates. Most provisions of the new law are effective Jan. 1, 1975. Specifically postponed are the vesting provisions and for most plans, they become effective on Jan. 1,1976. Similarly in some aspects of the law, in order to allow orderly transition, other provisions are permitted to be phased in at different times. 3. Portability. Portability means that when an employee transfers from a pension plan in which he has vested benefits as described previously, he can transfer such vesting to a pension plan in his new employment. The new law does not require portability. Jta effect however, the basic rea­ soning underlying the purpose of portability—^no loss for substantial service and credit upon change of employ­ ment—is maintained through the vesting mechanisms described above. Instead of compelling portability. Con­ gress has directed a study to be made of the subject and also authorized that where all the parties agree (the old plan, new plan and employee), portability may volun­ tarily be undertaken. INSURANCE AND^ GUARANTY CORPORATION Under the new law, specifically its Title IV, insurance is to be provided to assure generally that if a plan ter­ minates or is insolvent, the "vested accrued pension bene­ fits" of plan participants are protected. It should be made clear, that what is insured is not the full amount of the pension which the plan promised (except those already out on pension), but only that which has been earned and which is the "vested accrued benefit". A further con­ dition is that the number of employees in a pension plan must exceed 25 before the insurance aspects of the law become applicable. Under the new law there is established a Federal gov­ ernment corporation known as Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is now in operation. Supplementing its insurance duties, this corporation is also to assist and advise parties who have agreed to voluntary portability and surface the most convenient method of implementing their voluntary agreement. The Federal corporation, with its pension benefit guar­ anty, is to be funded by premiums charged each pension plan. Eventually each plan's premiums will be based upon the amount of their liabilities for vested benefits which are not as yet funded. Presumably once a pension plan's assets equal or exceed its vested (accrued) benefit lia­ bility, there then will be only a minimum premium charge. The law provides that when » pension plan terminates without enough assets to take pare of the vested (accrued) benefits, the Federal corporation insurance plan* comes into play. It should be pointed out that under other pro­ visions of the law, when a pension plan terminates, the then unvested benefits nevertheless automatically vest. However the insurance will not cover those "unvested benefits". If at the time of the termination the pension plan's ncyta are insufficient to meet the basic vested benefit amounts, the corporation can turn to the employers' assets for payment up to 30 percent of the employers net worth, with any delinquency balance remaining, then paid for by the Federal corporation from its assets. It is as­ sumed that the Federal corporation will shortly be offer­ ing sponsoring pension plan employers, insurance without the 30 percent lien against their assets exposure and of course, premium charges for the same will depend upon the Federal corporation's experience. Another contingency is that for now, only the promised pension benefit levels that have bee in effect for five years, are covered by the insurance. As to new plans coverage, insurance for them will be phased in over five years—20 percent a year. A pension plan's full financial reports and status will also have to be filed with the Fed­ eral corporation so that they can evaluate a plan's ac­ crued vested benefit—the exposure for liability—and fix the proper premium charge. Any pension plan before terminating, must notify the Federal corporation. The Federal corporation additionally may seek a court order to terminate a pension plan if it determines that the minimum funding standards are not being met. In an area which may be adverse to pen­ sioners, the Federal corporation, tf it finds that during any year within three years of a plan's termination, a retiree has been improperly paid or overpaid in pension benefits, the Federal corporation may recover payments in excess of $10,000. The insurance guaranty carries a limit, depending upon what a person earned, but in no event will insur­ ance coverage exceed $750.00 per month. In any event, however, the guaranty is limited solely to the amount of the pensioner's vested accrued benefit. The law sets up reporting tests as to specific matters and when any such events occur, the plan is required to notify and keep the Federal corporation apprised as to all the facts. When an actual termination occurs and there is a deficiency, the Federal corporation personnel will take over and follow­ ing specific provisions of the law, will allocate the plan's Under the law's Title II extensive amendments are made to the Internal Revenue Code, primarily with respect to pension plans and covering the subjects of par­ ticipation, vesting and funding. These items have ^en discussed previously in this article. In substance. Title II parallels to a most substantial extent, the law's Title 1 which we have already discussed in great detail, with emphasis however in Title II upon tax consequences and continued qualification of pension plans as approved by the Treasury Department. For the purpose of this article we do not believe Title II requires any extensive or de­ tailed discussion. CONCLUSION This article, analyzing the law's four articles, has at­ tempted to highlight and emphasize those aspects which may be of concern and interest to Seafarers.. To such degree, this discussion has sought to point up the signifi­ cant aspects and their impact. Suffice it to state, consider­ ing the depths and magnitude of this law, in the making for almost ten years, any complete analysis and treatment of the entire law and all its sub-divisions would require a treatise treatment of probably volumes. Equally, it should be remembered, that in many topics and areas, new ground is to be plowed by Federal authori­ ties and parties. This will further fiesh out the meaning, thrust and effect of the law's language over the years, as developments in the courts occur, and probably we will see further amendments in the law to straighten out certain kinks which will certainly arise. We believe that this initial analysis will give Seafarers a basic concept of what the law intends to accomplish and its meaning. Obviously there will be many'questions f arising, some of which are at the present time unanswer­ able, awaiting the issuance of Federal regulations and their interpretation and in many instances, ohly after court decision. It is reasonable to conclude that perhaps within the next 12 months, with the law's maturing process, more answers and understandings will become available and perhaps then an additional up-dating article will be in order. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL SPEAKS TO REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ON ECONOMY FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL GIVEN OIL IMPORTS BILL COMMENTS FROM SENATORS ON OIL IMPORTS BILL MEMBERS HOLD MONTHLY MEETING IN WILMINGTON NMC HOSTS 200 SHIPPERS IN CAMPAIGN FOR CARGO MEANY ASKS UNION MEMBERS TO AID RUBBER LOCAL ON STRIKE 21 MONTHS VP SHEPARD ATTENDS IMCO MARITIME STANDARDS MEETING HALL GIVES MAJOR ENERGY REPORT TO AFL-CIO MARAD CITES BOSUN HILL FOR DOUSING SHIP BLAZE WAGES DUE 54 SEAFARERS WHO SAILED 4 FALCON TANKERS BEAR HUG THAT SAVES CHOKE VICTIMS HAILED BY CREW 6 MORE EARN FULL 'A' BOOK PENSIONER GIVES MANGERS AS 'GREETING CARDS' AWARD GIVEN TO SEAFARER FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM' SEAFARER WASHINGTON GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLS JACKSONVILLE HALL DEDICATED; GALA OPENING HELD PAYMENT OF MEDICAL, PENSION, VACATION BENEFITS, IS QUICK IF YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO GULF, DELTA NORTE'S RUN IS SMOOTH FROM THE MESSMAN TO THE CHIEF STEWARD, IN THE STEWARD DEPARTMENT EDUCATION IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL HLSS GRADUATE RETURNS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU EXPANDS ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT APPLIES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL SEAFARER PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 12 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35edaa0ebf7983641fe7e5076199763b.PDF 1f51a3723bff5981748403d08dcf9789 PDF Text Text Hi • -ii -T Vffjl •[ • • • •- *".-? •f f" 4^- •:?«. t •' . >1^ I H , ,v Hi'^i'-r.'- ' • '• ••. • ••,' -••• .« ^^-•- ' > 'b'bb • '". ._' ",. • . Sin ...'/J:/•• ... \ •. i!:.v. .H."'... ..'. V 4;,;':/ ;•-'; it' •)rr •#i'}' m4 And a Year Filled With Smooth Voyages See Special Supplement I ^ i: J .'•n •< �U.S. and Russia Seek New Shipping Pact The Soviet Union, negotiating a new bilateral shipping agreement with the U.S. to replace a three-year agreement which expires on Dec. 31, is insisting that the grain freight rate must be lowered from the $16 per ton level agreed to by both America and the Soviets earlier this year to the world charter market rate which is about $10 per ton. Last September, President Ford sent Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell to Moscow to negotiate a new grain rate because the world rate was too low to allow American shippers to profitably carry the one-third of the cargo for U.S.-flag vessels under a standing mari­ time agreement. It was at these meetings last Septem­ ber that the Soviets agreed to the $16 per ton rate, allowing many U.S.-flag tankers to break out of lay-up and load grain bound for Russia. However, when Blackwell returned to Moscow last month to negotiate a new, comprehensive, three-year mari­ time pact to govern the whole range of shipping relations between the two U.S. Pension BUI See Pages 9-10 countries, Soviet officials said they were unwilling to pay anything above world market rates for American vessels car­ rying grain after Dec. 31. Early this month, negotiations were suspended and were to have resumed after Christmas. However, as the Log was about to go to press, Blackwell was suddenly asked by the Soviets to return to Moscow, and negotiations have been stepped up. More details will be avail­ able in the next issue of the Log. Blackwell stated that the Soviet po­ sition "came as somewhat of a surprise" because, due to a poor domestic har­ vest, the Russians have contracted to buy 13-million tons of American grain. Only five-million tons of the grain have been shipped so far and lower, unprofit­ able grain rates which would* prevent U.S.-flag ships from carrying their share of the cargo might provoke renewed labor action against the sale similar to the longshoremen's refusal to load grain bound for Russia last September. ^ SIU President Paul Hall, one of the leaders of organized labor's attack against the grain sale last summer, said that if the current grain rate is not main­ tained a meeting of U.S. maritime unions would be called to decide upon a course of action. Terming the new Soviet rate proposal "totally unacceptable," Blackwell ex­ plained that the dispute centered around the Russians' "inCerpretation of the words 'mutually agreed-upon rates,' which they take to mean charter market rates and which we take to mean charter market rates plus whatever ad­ justments are necessary to insure that United States ships have an opportunity to carry one-third of the cargo." The Russian insistence on a lower grain rate is considered by U.S. officials to be a tough bargaining tactic and a typical game the Soviets play which brings negotiations right down to the wire. U.S. Employment Stagnant in Last 6 Months The nation's unemployment rate de­ clined slightly last month, after it had risen during October, but overall statis­ tics released by the U.S. Labor Depart­ ment this month indicate that the total job picture has remained virtually stag­ nant for the past six months. The number of jobless Americans dropped from 8 to 7.7 million in No­ vember, and the unemployment rate was listed as 8.3 percent, down from the October rate of 8.6 percent. However, the total number of Americans holding jobs was unchanged for the third straight month at 85.3 million. The total number of persons em­ ployed on regular business and Govern­ ment payrolls outside agriculture—the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Panl Hall Now^ It's Up to You in 1976 When the year 1975 began, nearly eight million American workers were out of jobs and on the unemployment lines. And tragically for this country, as the year 1975 draws to a close nothing has changed—nearly eight mil­ lion Americans are still out of work. Economists tell us why there is unemployment, politicians tell us why, and businessmen tell us why. But one very simple fact—a fact that business would rather hide under the rug and Government has chosen over the years largely to ignore—is that America's growing "runaway" industries are a major contributing factor to unemployment in this country. These "runaway" industries are American-owned concerns which have defected from the United States and are now based in foreign countries to take advantage of low-paid overseas labor. Yet, these industries still utilize the vast American consumer market to make their profits. Hardest hit by American "runaways" are the U.S. clothing and manu­ facturing industries and the U.S. maritime industry. Using the clothing industry as an example, an American "runaway" operates in jnost cases by exporting American raw materials, via foreignflagships, to Taiwan or South Korea, where the materials are processed into finished products. These goods, produced by workers paid anywhere from 19 to 44 cents an hour as compared to an average of $3.92 per hour for U.S. textile workers, are then transported back to the U.S., again by foreign-flagship, and dumped into the U.S. market. There might be some justification for these wholesale defections if the products were considerably^ lower priced or of higher quality. But this is not the case. Go into any clothing store and check the prices. A shirt made in South Korea or Taiwan is no cheaper than one made in the U.S. statistic most closely watched by econ­ omists—also remained unchanged at 77.5 million. This figure on "payroll employment" had risen quickly from July through September leading many economists to believe that the recession was easing and that recovery would be strong. As of last month, however, the upturn had virtually stopped. These sfatisfics have led Labor De­ partment officials to conclude that while the job market is not deteriorating, it is also not improving. The concern now by some Government officials is that what were originally thought to be signs of a positive recovery were just tempo­ rary shifts in the statistics, and signs now point to a rather sluggish recovery. What movement there was in the No­ vember job figures occurred in the area of employment of adult men, where the unemployment rate declined from 7.1 percent in October to 6.9 percent last month. The marked increase in unem­ ployment for the month of October had been for adult women, from 7.5 to 7.8 percent; however a Labor Department analyst did not attach any significance to the opposite movements in the unem­ ployment rates for men and women. The Labor Department's^ statistics also showed that there has been very little change in the job picture for blacks over the past few months. In November, the unemployment rate for blacks was 13.8 percent. Looking at the U.S. maritime industry, a "runaway" is created a little more simply. An American shipowner just registers his U.S. vessel to Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran-flag, hires a foreign crew and that's it. In effect then, what these "runaway" industries are doing are creating huge windfall profits for a few American exporters and importers while tens-of-thousands of American workers get shafted and the American con­ sumer continues to pay top dollar for foreign-produced products and serv­ ices, which in many cases, are of inferior quality. Tlie growing problems of the "runaway" industries has not gone totally unnoticed. Under provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, the U.S. Labor Department has set up the Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations. I represent the AFL-CIO and the interest of workers on this committee as chairman of the service sector. The main goal of this committee is to protect American industry here, as well as fighting discrimination against U.S. industry abroad. American labor's goal in the committee is to protect the interests and jobs of American workers by keeping U.S. industry here and bringing back others that have left. The Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations is not a cureall for the ills affecting the U.S. industrial system and job market: The committee is, though, one important and specific area in which the SIU and labor must participate to protect the jobs and job security of Seafarers and the American worker in general. The SIU participates on literally scores of committees like the Labor Ad­ visory Committee. Whenever the jobs of Seafarers and the health of the U.S. maritime industry, and for that matter, the jobs of any sector of the American labor force and its industries are threatened, it is the duty of the SIU and labor to become involved—and we do. . The SIU participates effectively in every area of the U.S. political scene not because politics is a pastime, but because to the American Seafarer, politics is a matter of survival. And without the Union's participation in the political arena, we could just about kiss our industry goodbye. In many of our own political fights, we receive the indispensable support of our brother unions in the AFL-CIO. Yet no matter how much help we might get on an issue affecting maritime, it is the SIU that has to spearhead the issue. This is where the individual Seafarer comes in. Without the con­ tinued support of our members, the SIU cannot carry on the vital political work of protecting the jobs of Seafarers. So what it really comes down to is that the Seafarer himself, by his support or non-support of the SIU's political programs, will ultimately decide whether the U.S. maritime industry will move ahead or founder and sink. It's some­ thing to think about as we move into the year 1976. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class nostage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 13, December 7.975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �3? - I •> ;i At House Hearings Blackwell Says Subsidy Hike 'May Be Necessary' Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told a congressional committee last month that "it is entirely possible" U.S. ship construction subsidies will have to be increased if the long range shipbuilding program is to be sustained. In testimony before the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, Blackwell noted that inflation, drops in foreign prices, and fluctuations in exchange rates, have all combined to widen the subsidizable gap between U.S. and for­ eign ship prices. He said "higher sub­ sidy rates may be necessary" to induce operators to build vessels in American shipyards. The Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee began holding oversight hearings earlier this year into all aspects of maritime promotional policies and programs. The subcom­ mittee has heard testimony from repre­ sentatives of all three segments of the maritime industry—government, man­ agement and labor. The present construction subsidy rate is approximately 35 percent of^the contract price, and has been gradually reduced over the past five years from a 1970 high of 55 percent. One of the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was to strengthen the U.S. mer­ chant marine, but at the same time reduce its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. Blackwell told the Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), that while the construction of liquified natural gas carriers (LNG) has gone well and the subsidy rate has consistently been under 25 percent, the subsidizable gap has widened where other type vessels are concerned. He estimated that a 43-45 percent rate would be required for an operator to build a bulk-carrier in the U.S., and 42-43 percent for a containership. Al­ though some tankers may be con­ structed for the Alaskan trade, due to the present over-abundance on the world market, no large-scale construc­ tion is forseen in the near future. The Commerce Department official, who also heads the Maritime Adminis­ tration (MARAD), also told Subcom­ mittee members that it was a shame that U.S. break-bulk vessels, able to carry outsized cargo, are fading out. "We're literally giving up this traffic to foreign flags," he stated. Blackwell reported that an industry government team is being formed "to develop a standard design for the next generation cargo liner." Eleven opera­ tors are joining in. MARAD already has eight basic standard types, includ­ ing LASH vessels and various sized transships and combination ore-bulkore (OBO) carriers. Hood Also Testifies Another witness providing testimony for the Subcommittee last month was Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America. Hood also told the Subcommittee that an in­ crease in the subsidy rate might be de­ sirable, with possibly different amounts for various types of vessels. This is simi­ lar to the view expressed by Blackwell. Hood had some other specific sug­ gestions for the Subcommittee to con­ sider, among them: • Establishment of a national cargo policy, with precise objectives, to as­ sure continuity in the availability of a U.S.-flag merchant shipping fleet to meet defense and commercial needs. • Creation of a long-range program for expanding the U.S.-flag merchant fleet in all categories of ships to imple­ ment the national cargo policy so estab­ lished. • Determination of shipping re­ quirements (how many and what types of ships) needed to import a reasonable share of critical materials aboard U.S.flag, U.S.-built vessels. • Restoration of ship repair costs as a subsidizable item under new long-term subsidy contracts, a policy MARAD recently stopped in an econ­ omy move. Sullivan Urges Ford to Reconsider Cargo Preference The chairwoman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Representative Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), has written a letter to Presi- INDEX Legislative News Subsidy should be hiked . .Page 3 Washington Activities Page 8 User charges ;.Page 5" Union News Alcohol canter ..... .Supplemeht Edhey on committees Page 7 Break-in-service Page 8 President's Report Page 2 SPAD Honor Roll Back Page Norfolk meeting Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Genera/ News Privacy act Page 5 Subsidy question Page 3 Unemployment Page 2 Shipping agreement .i..,Page2 Bentley leaves PMC post . .Page 8 U.S. pension bill Pages 9-10 Shipping Ml Explorer Page 11 Dispatchers' Reports ... .Page 23 Manhattan Page 24 Ships' Committees .......Page 19 Ships' Digests ... , ^Page25 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Upgrade for job security Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application ....... Page 31 Membership News New SlU pensioners .Pages 20-21 Final Departures .... Page 22 dent Ford urging him to reconsider his opposition to cargo preference laws for U.S.-flag tankers because without the assurance of cargoes, she warned, "we will be defaulting on a trust and ignor­ ing a situation with grave implications for our national security and com­ merce." Supreme Court to Rule on Government Cargo Subsidies A seven-year court battle between subsidized and non-subsidized U.S.flag shipping companies over Govern­ ment-generated cargo has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The suit, brought by the Americaji Maritime Assn., seeks to block operat­ ing and construction subsidies when a subsidized liner operator hauls Gov­ ernment-generated cargo. The AMA charges that the "employment of the differential subsidies, intended to meet foreign-flag competition, [is being used] instead, as a fighting tool against Amer­ ican operators." The AMA bases its argument against the subsidy on the proposition that op­ erating subsidies were designed to help U.S.-flag carriers meet foreign-flag competition, and that laws requiring portions of Government-generated car­ goes—including foreign aid and mili­ tary freight—to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels were essentially designed to help non-subsidized carriers. "For the Government to pay both the cost differential subsidy and the compensatory freight rate" for its own cargo "is to pay a double subsidy," the trade association charges. The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board has already refused the AMA's petition to have subsidized operators refund their .subsidy when hauling Govern­ ment cargo, but it did rule that a full operating subsidy could only be paid if at least 50 percent of gross freight receipts came from commercial cargo. Although the AMA has lost its pre­ vious lower court challenges, it expects a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court, noting that their petition raises questions which the highest U.S. court has never been asked to consider. Overseas Alice Is Cited . Cast Your Vote For SIU Officers . k: ^ ' The SlU-contracted Overseas Aiioe (Maritime Overseas) has been com­ mended by the Military Sealift Command for the "responsiveness ahd ex­ peditious manner" in which the vessel completed a transfer at sea operation with the USS Sacramento. A letter from the company to the captain of the Overseas Alice conveyed an "appreciative well done" from the MSG, and the letter stated that the maneuver "contributed significantly to ongoing Indian Ocean operations." December, 1975 Rep. Sullivan initiated an oil cargo preference bill last year which was passed by both the House and Senate but was eventually vetoed by President Ford because he felt the measure was "inflationary." (It was SIU support, through volun­ tary contributions to SPAD), that helped get the legislation passed in both Houses of Congress.) In her letter to the President, Rep. Sullivan pointed to the change in the U.S. employment situation and interna­ tional attitudes towards cargo prefer­ ence since Ford's pocket veto of the U.S. measure as reasons for drafting new legislation. Among the changes cited by Rep. Sullivan were: • The tightening control on petro­ leum transportation by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries through the institution of cargo preference policies for Saudi Arabian tankers. • The reduction in U.S.-tanker building and depletion of the fleet through aging. • The layup of nearly a million tons of U.S.-flag tankers which has resulted in the layoffs of thousands of American seamen. Continued on Page 29 Voting is presently being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD officers for the term 1976-1979. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31,1975. For a detailed report on the election procedures, including ad­ dresses of the 26 ports, see the special supplement in the October Seafarers Log. All full hook members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. Pages '••I .f • H �Norfolk Seafarers Turn Ouf for Meeting SIU ships earmarked for carriage of grain to Russia, and new construction of deep-sea vessels by SIU companies were the main topics of discussion at last month's membership meeting in the port of Norfolk. More than 60 Sea­ farers turned out for the Norfolk meet­ ing which is held regularly on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Unlike most deep-sea ports which hold their meetings at 2:30 p.m., the Norfolk meeting is at 9:30 a.m. SIU representatives Steve Papuchis and Marvin Hauf, who conducted the meeting, reported that shipping in Nor­ folk had picked up considerably in October due to the crewing up of three ships—the ISathaniel Green, the Van­ After meeting adjourned, Recertified Bosun Alfred Sawyer was one of the Norfolk Sea­ farers who took the opportunity to vote for Union officers. Sawyer is shown entering voting booth. tage Defender and the Overseas Vivian. The Nathaniel Green, a mariner type vessel, was acquired recently by Waterman ifrom Pacific Far East Lines and is slated for a run to the Persian Gulf and the Far East. The Vantage Defender is running to the Persian Gidf to load oil, and the Overseas Seafarer Hooker G. Price signs attendance roster book before Norfolk meeting is con­ vened. The 41-year old Seafarer has three brothers who also sail with the SIU—Bill Price, 48; Linwood Price, 40, and William H. Price, 49. Vivian will provide jobs for Norfolk Seafarers in the carriage of American grain to Russia. After last month's Norfolk meeting, many of the Seafarers who attended participated in the democratic process of the Union by voting for their choice for Union officers. The SIU's elections will continue through Dec. 31, 1975. SIU Representatives Marvin Hauf, left, serving as reading clerk, and Steve Papuchis, chairman, conduct meeting at the SIU hiring hall in Norfolk. Some of the more than 60 Seafarers who turned out for the Norfolk meeting listen to updated reports on new construction and SIU ships carrying grain to Russia. Some Norfolk Seafarers take part in monthly membership meeting. Norfolk holds its meetings on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Page 4 Old shipmates and friends from the steward department get together for a chat before meeting is called to order. They are, from the left; William Grimes, chief cook; George Taylor, chief cook, and Sovandus Sessomes, third cook. Seafarers Log �+SlU Hits Coast Guard Action on Privacy The SIU has voiced its opposition to a recent attempt by the U.S. Coast Guard to Have all American seamen sign a "Privacy Act Statement" prior to signing articles, and as a prerequisite to being issued U.S. Merchant Marine Documents, Duplicate' Seamen's Pa­ pers or Continuous Discharge Books. The signed "Privacy Act Statement" gives the Coast Guard the right to re­ lease the identification and location of a U.S. seaman to the following groups or individuals: Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for criminal or civil law enforcement purposes, steamship companies, labor uijions, seamen's authorized representatives, and seamen's next of kin. The Coast Guard can also release the information "whenever the disclosure of such infor­ mation would be in the best interests of the seaman or his family." In the past, the Coast Guard did not need the individual's permission to give out this kind of information, but under the "Right of Privacy Act of 1974," written agreement must be obtained from the individual before such per­ sonal information can legally be re­ leased. In the text of the "Privacy Act State­ ment" itself, the Coast Guard notes that signing is on a "voluntary" basis, "but non-disclosure will result in the nonissuance" of the needed seamen's docu­ ments. In other words, if you don't sign the "Privacy Act Statement," you can't get a job aboard an American flag ship. The SIU strongly opposes the Coast Guard's "voluntary on a compulsory basis" attitude in complying with the 1974 Right of Privacy Act. It is the SIU's position that the Coast Guard's actions on this Privacy Act issue are a threat to the job security of Seafarers. SIU Headquarters has wired its port agents to instruct SIU members not to sign these "statements" until further notification from Headquarters. The SIU is arranging a meeting with the Coast Guard to resolve this issue. West Coast Dispute Settled on PFEL Ship Sales A dispute over the sale of four Pacific Far East Line ships and a trade route to Farrell Lines, Inc. was resolved last month with PFEL agreeing to provide the Pension Fund of three SIUNAaffiliated West Coast Unions with pay­ ments and also compensate them for the loss of 120 jobs. Two of the West Coast Unions— the Marine Firemen's Union and the Sailors Union of the Pacific—had op­ posed the sale by PFEL to Farrell Lines as it would result in the loss of the jobs for their members. The Marine Cooks and Stewards Union had not opposed the sale. Both the Maritime Administration and the Maritime Subsidy Board sub­ sequently approved the sale however, and an agreement among all concerned parties was eventually reached. SIU President Paul Hall, in his ca­ pacity as International President, met last month with representatives from the three Pacific District Unions, of­ ficials of PFEL and representatives from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) in an effort to resolve the dis­ pute. After lengthy meetings, a settlement was reached. It provides for a two-mil­ lion dollar payment to be made by PFEL to the Pension Fund of the three Pacific District Unions. It also calls for an additional payment by PFEL of two-million dollars more into escrow with a bank designated by the Pacific District Unions. The monies shall be disbursed as each union determines for its share of the amount. As part of the settlement, the MFU and SUP withdrew their opposition to the sale while it was pending before the Maritime Subsidy Board, and agreed not to appeal any determination of ap­ proval by the board. In turn, PFEL dropped a lawsuit it had begun against the sup, MFU and the Pacific District. Ford Asked Not to Impose User Charges Forty-two congressmen from the eight states bordering the Great Lakes have joined together to voice their bipartisan opposition to "user charges" on this na­ tion's 25,000-mile long network of in­ land waterways. Suggesting either tolls or higher fuel taxes, proposals to charge inland water carriers for the use of public waterways have been made by U.S. Transportation Secretary William Coleman and are be­ ing actively considered by the Ford Administration. Forming the Conference of Great Lakes Congressmen, the 42 representa­ tives drafted a letter to President Ford opposing the imposition of these user charges which they say could double the cost of waterbome transportation. The congressmens' letter warned that the charges would have "a jarring effect on the economy" because the canals, rivers and lakes which make up this "vital artery in our national transporta­ tion system" now comprise "the most cost-efficient link in our total transporta- SS Yellowstone Bock Pay Checks At Headquorters ^ Back pay checks for flie followihg ex-crewmeinbers of the SS Yellowstone (Rid Grande) are being held at Union Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. Please write or call the Contract Department at Headquarters ahd^ give your hook number and Sociali Security number when inquiring about your check. The members are: Brewer, James Brown, Kenneth IP: Cowart, Evancelous Davis, Mark Henke, Albert Hubhel, Brian Minick, Herbert ' Osoilo, Frank Smith, George December, 1975 tion system—four mills per ton mile for water freight as compared to 18 mills per ton for freight moved on the next closest competitor." [A mill is a unit of monetary value equal to 1/1,000 U.S. dollar.] And, they pointed out, waterbome cargo uses one-third less energy per tonmile, helping to conserve our scarce energy supplies. Higher fuel taxes or user tolls would, the letter argued, "inevitably push up Safety Meeting on Mary mar costs" for all who utilize this transporta­ tion system and in the end "saddle the American family with the bill—the same American family which has al­ ready paid for the development of the nation's waterways with their ttixes." Asking that the Ford Administration not propose or support user charges, the Great Lakes representatives offered to work with the President in develop­ ing a comprehensive transportation pol­ icy which would not "heap any new burdens on the American family." Hall on National Committee Holding a safety meeting at sea on Nov. 21 aboard the C4 SS Marymar (Waterman) are (standing I. to r.): Oiler J. Dunn; Recertified Bosun Robert D. Schwarz; Deck Engineer E. H. Nordstrom: Chief Engineer G. W. Jenkins, and 1st Asst. Engineer R. J. Kremler. Kneeling (I. to r.) are: Messman J. A. Denais: Chief Steward E. Vieira: AB'T. Pennebaker: unidentified seaman in sun glasses, and Capt. Henry J. Maas. The master thanked the entire crew for their cooperation in having a year free of lost-time accidents by everyone pitching in and being safety-minded. The vessel laid-up in the port of Balti­ more on Nov. 26 following a coastwise run. TT Y!Uliamsburgh in Hotter dam In another matter related to the in­ land waterways, SIU President Paul Hall will serve on the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, a group composed of representatives from labor unions, the towing industry, grain co-ops, coal producers and farm groups which will fight for the modernization of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mis­ sissippi River. Locks and Dam No. 26, located in Alton, 111., controls all water access to the upper Mississippi and the Great Lakes. Because of its age and small size, barge traffic must now wait from 24 to 36 hours to get through the outmoded locks, causing a bottleneck that is ham­ pering the movement of all goods in that area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed replacing the old facility which was built in 1938, but construc­ tion has been blocked by a joint suit filed by railroads and environmental groups. As a member of the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, which was specifically formed to fight the lawsuit blocking reconstruction. Hall will be able to help protect the inland towing industry in that area and the jobs of members of the SIU's af­ filiated Inland Boatmen's Union who man many of the boats. Some of the SIU crew of the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) wait at dockside with their gear after alighting from the ship in the background in the port of Rotterdam recently. They're on the oil shuttle from the Persian Gulf. He will be joined on the National Committee by Herb Brand, the presi­ dent of the Washington-based Trans­ portation Institute, and high level exec­ utives from the towing industry and shippers' groups. Page 5 'i<] • j'l r �Maritime Unity Aids Progress Ad Hoc Committee Promotes industry Growth The coordinated efforts of maritime labor during the nearly two years since the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems was estab­ lished has resulted in a number of tangible accomplishments, and has demonstrated that a unity of purpose among seafaring unions can promote growth and stability in the industry, and jobs and job security for all. This was the intention when AFLCIO President George Meany activated the Committee in April 1974 and, as we approach 1976, it would be useful to review the progress that has been made and to look ahead to some of the challenges that face our industry. The importance of this Committee was emphasized at the outset when President Meany appointed John Dunlop—one of the most respected and knowledgable mediators in American The SlU-contracted Montpelier Victory is shown at the dock in Houston, Tex. labor, and now the U.S. Secretary of where she was preparing to load grain bound for Russia. The vessel was one Labor—to coordinate the activities of of six SIU ships that came out of lay-up as a result of the recent grain deal. the Committee with direct communica­ tion to Meany and AFL-CIO Secretary members of all seafaring unions, the resentation on various subcommittees Treasurer Lane Kirkland. of Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ combined effort of maritime unions to How actively it has functioned is evi­ secure cargos for U.S.-flag ships under sultative Organization (IMCO). Im­ denced by the 12 formal meetings the the U.S.-Soviet Union grain deal ranks portant areas of concern which are Committee has had and the more than as one of the most significant accom­ being dealt with in these meetings are 25 special subcommittee meetings that plishments of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc manning requirements, ship design, have been called to deal with specific Committee on Maritime Industry Prob­ safety, standards of training, communi­ problem areas. How effectively the lems. The agreement to insure a fair cations and navigation. Committee has functioned is evidenced share of cargo for American-flag ships The importance of the participation both by the visible achievements which and the adjustment of freight rates to of American maritime labor in this in­ have been recprded and the spirit of permit NMU and SIU contracted opera­ ternational arena is to insure that the cooperation which is bringing a new tors to carry this cargo were the direct high standards of the American mari­ unity of purpose to maritime labor and result of the unified efforts of all mari­ time industry do not place it at an eco­ a stability to the industry. time unions. nomic disadvanatge in the world mar­ Since the Ad Hoc Committee was While the trade agreement was being ket. Again, all maritime unions are established, four permanent subcom­ negotiated at State Department level, participating in this area through the mittees have been actively working to­ the Ad Hoc Committee—with all mem­ unity of the Committee. ward solutions of problems in specific ber unions attending—met in Chicago Jones Act Protection areas of concern to maritime labor— July 29 and again in Washington on One of the major challenges which Coast Guard regulations; maritime Aug. 18 to develop a unified position has faced the maritime industry in re­ training; Federal maritime policy, and demanding that American ships and cent years is the battle to preserve intact legislation. Six meetings between the American seamen be employed to move the Jones Act, which has protected NMU and the SIU have been held to the grain. These efforts led directly to American coastwise shipping for more explore a merger of the two unlicensed meetings at the White House level— unions. Other meetings have been held again with all maritime unions partici­ than 50 years. Repeated attempts to se­ cure waivers of the Jones Act under to coordinate activities with interna­ pating—which resulted in a favorable the 1950 emergency wartime measure tional organizations. agreement on grain sales and shipment. have been made. Maritime unions— Tangible Goals Achieved Education & Training through the Ad Hoc Committee—were In all of these areas, tangible goals The Maritime Training subcommit­ successful in defeating a large-scale ef­ have been achieved. In the area of tee is developing programs and recom­ fort by major oil interests to secure a merger, the SIU voluntarily withdrew mendations to coordinate training re­ waiver from the Treasury Department sanctions it had against the NMU to quirements of the Coast Guard and the which would have permitted Phillipsallow the NMU to have full rights to programs of the various unions. The Marathon to use foreign-flag LNG's to bring jurisdictional grievances to the efforts of this subcommittee have pro­ carry liquefied gas from its Kenai, AFL-CIO under Article XX. This act duced a comprehensive firefighting Alaska facility to the East Coast. by the SIU cleared the decks for further manual and training proposal which is Continuing efforts of the Ad Hoc merger talks and cooperation toward now being prepared as a Congressional Committee are aimed at ending the ex­ achieving common objectives. bill. clusion of the Virgin Islands from the In three important instances, a unity provisions of the Jones Act, and ex­ International ASain of purpose between the NMU and the tending coverage to include offshore Working with the AFL-CIO Inter­ mining sites. SIU achieved tangible benefits for the national Affairs Department, the Ad unions and industry. A series of meet­ Mutual Aid Hoc Committee has participated in ings between the two unions early this Again, on a broadjer scale, the Ad meetings of the International Labor Or­ year resulted in defining collective bar­ ganization (ILO), and has secured rep­ Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry gaining issues which resulted in success­ ful negotiations by both unions in their 1975 contracts, and fostered a new stability in the maritime industry. Composed of chief executives of and importers of the reliability and high Other cooperative efforts between U.S.-flag carriers, maritime union rep­ quality of the U.S. maritime industry the NMU and the SIU resulted in re­ resentatives, shipbuilders and govern­ by successfully serving as a vehicle for versing an order by the Military Seament officials, the National Maritime encouraging stable labor-management lift Command which had suspended Council was founded in 1971 to foster relations and by sponsoring a program dues checkoff for both unions, and cooperation between labor, manage­ of advertising and public relations to killed an effort by the Bureau of Fish­ ment and government in a effort to de­ convince shippers of the advantages of eries which would bave taken commer­ velop and promote a strong, competi­ using U.S. vessels. cial fishermen out from under the pro­ tive merchant marine which would In just the last year alone, 41 ship­ tection of the Jones Act. attract American shippers back to U.S.- pers notified the NMC that, because of Grain Agreement Means flag ships. the Council's shipping programs, they Jobs and Job Security In the past four years, the NMC has have increased their use of U.S,-flag In terms of jobsi and job security for been able to assure many U.S. exporters vessels, resulting in $38,073,314 in Problems has assisted other AFL-CIO afliliates to further trade union objec­ tives. The Committee member unions worked together to assist the Steelworkers and help them win their strike against DOW Chemical in Midland, Mich., by tying up barges bringing chemical supplies to the plant. The sixmonth old strike ended within a month after the rAaritime unions gave their support. In another instance, legal counsel from all Ad Hoc Committee member unions coordinated efforts with the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Work­ ers in an important "Right To Work" case in which the OCAW was involved in Texas. Legislative Unity The Legislative subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee meets on a con­ tinuing basis to coordinate activities in monitoring legislation affecting the in­ dustry. The successful legislative cam­ paign which resulted in Congressional approval of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 was a result of the united efforts of maritime unions through the Committee. Continued co­ operation in this area is essential to promoting the growth of the maritime industry. * * * The scope of the concerns and ac­ tivities of the Ad Hoe Committee on Maritime industry problems cover the broad range of interests which are com­ mon to all participating organizations— from the bread-and-butter issue of se­ curing cargo for American ships to the larger issue of establishing stability in maritime in order to promote the growth and health of the industry. - There is a commitment to unity and there is tangible evidence that unity exists in many important areas. What has been accomplished within the framework of the Maritime Committee in the 20 months it has functioned is real. The foundation that is being laid for further progress is solid. In an introductory report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in April, 1974, SIU President Paul Hall said: "We face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger scale-—in our joint efforts to revitalize our indus­ try." Much has been accomplished through the efforts of the Committee in the past 20 months toward meeting these chal­ lenges. There is much yet to be done. The important thing is that the Ad Hoc Committee is functioning—and that maritime labor is working together toward common goals. The challenge before us is to continue to work toward common objectives in a spirit of mutual: trust and understanding. NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Fleet Page 6 ocean freight going to U.S. operators that would have been paid to foreign interests. And the NMC, pointing to the 5,000 shippers reached through its programs during 1975, says that this only repre­ sents a small portion of the cargo shifted to U.S.-flag vessels as most ship­ pers are reluctant to provide specific data. According to the NMC's annual reContiniied on Page 29 Seafarers Log �+ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak As the new year approaches, we in the maritime industry, and indeed the entire labor movement, must prepare for a very politically active year. Next year, this country elects a president; also the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up for re-election. Today, perhaps at more than any other time in our history, the political events occurring in Washington have a profound effect on all aspects of our industry. This is why all of us must participate in the political arena; the en­ actment of legislation favorable to maritime will determine whether this country has a viable merchant marine in the years ahead. Over the next few years the politicians wc elect will decide many important issues affecting maritime. Upcoming sessions of Congress will be considering legislation such as a bill to curb third-flag rate cutting; a bill to include the Virgin Islands in the provisions of the Jones Act; a bill to establish a cargo preference policy for U.S.-flag ships, and many others. Some of these bills are already pending before the Congress. Senator Daniel Inouye's (D-Hawaii) Non-National Carrier Bill, designed to make third-flag rates competitive, and a bill introduced by Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act, are two examples of legislation which we in the maritime industry must fight to get enacted. Other bills, such as cargo preference, have come before the Congress in the past, but despite strong victories in both the House and Senate, that particular bill was vetoed by the President. But, because we have met some resistance in our fight to obtain passage of favorable maritime laws, this does not mean we should relax our efforts or give up the fight entirely. On the contrary, we must strengthen our efforts because our opposition is constantly increasing theirs. Many U.S. corporations, particularly the giant multinational oil companies, have fought these different bills because if they become law many of the enormous profits these companies now enjoy, often at the expense of the American consumers and taxpayers, would be severely curtailed. So, it is clear that the future of the American merchant marine to a large extent, is in the hands of the men who work in our nation's capital. And, next year we may be electing a whole new group of legislators who will be in office in some cases until the next decade. We already have many friends in the Congress, men and women who have been very instrumental in helping those of us in maritime in any way they can. We in turn have helped them in their campaigns through our SPAD fund. But, in order for us to continue helping those who are our friends, and also to elect more legislators who are favorable to our interests, we must continue to receive the strong support of the membership through contributions to SPAD. By voluntarily donating to SPAD each and every one of us helps insure our future in this industry. This is the only way; it is the only ballgame in town. Next year's elections could be very crucial, for those men who are elected will decide our fate over the next few years. It is imperative, through continued support of SPAD, that we do our best to elect men who realize the importance of a strong, viable U.S. merchant marine. FIREFIGHTING Once again I would like to remind all Seafarers who do not already hold a firefighting certificate how vital it is to obtain one as soon as possible. I can­ not stress too strongly the importance of the two-day course which is offered at Piney Point and at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N. J. There will come a time when a seaman who does not have a firefighting certificate will not be able to ship out; and with the construction of new, technologically-advanced vessels that time is not in the too distant future. Upcoming dates for the course are Jan. 9, 16, 20 and 23. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers completed the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program this month and have joined the ranks of the Union's full 'A' book members. I would like to congratulate all of them. As a result of participating in this program, these men rejoin their ships as more knowledgeable, better trained, more responsible union members. The continuation of this important program insures the job security of us all in the years ahead. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Eleven more Seafarers completed the Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram this month, and are now ready to resume shipping, fully qualified to lead our crews aboard SlU-contracted vessels. I wish to congratulate these men, too. This two-month program, one of the most successful the SIU has ever undertaken, is preparing our membership for the future. The bosuns who have participated in this program have learned much about their Union and the state of the entire maritime industry. With the knowledge they have obtained they have been able to assume leadership on our contracted vessels, settling beefs, answering questions and in general making for smoother voyages. In order for our Union to be success­ ful, our membership must be kept abreast of the constant changes and prob­ lems we face. Thanks to the recertified bosuns that job is being accomplished. Edney Named to Los Angeles Economic^ Beach Advisory Units Steve Edney, president of the 9,000member SIUNA-affiliated United Can­ nery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity Dis­ trict, was appointed last month to two important committees in the City of Los Angeles, and he represents the only voice of organized labor on both of them. Los Angeles Mayor Thomas Bradley named Edney to the newly created City Economic Advisory Board, where he was elected vice chairman at its first meeting. This committee, set up at the request of the Los Angeles City Coun­ cil, is mads up of a large number of business and banking representatives. Its job is to work to retain businesses in the city as well as to attract new concerns to provide more jobs for Los Angeles residents. The City Council recognized the need for such a committee during the unsuccessful fight earlier this year to keep the Van Camp Cannery, which employed 1,100 people, from moving out of the city to avoid paying union wages and benefits to its members. Quarterly Financial Committee However through the work of the City Council, the Federal Government may extend subsidies to the city's two re­ maining canneries for meaningful ex­ pansion. If this comes about, which at this time seems likely, the 1,100 work­ ers laid off by the defection of Van Camp will get their jobs back at the expanded facilities. Also at this time. Bumble Bee is reported to be seriously looking at the possibility of opening a plant in Los Angeles which will provide even more jobs for cannery workers there. Edney said that his main concern on the Advisory Board will be to "keep jobs in Los Angeles." In addition to the Economic Advi­ sory Board, Edney was named to the County of Los Angeles Beach Advisory Committee, which was set up in 1971 to advise the city and county on all matters concerning surrounding beaches and coastal areas. Edney said the committee's jurisdic­ tion will cover beach access, marine biology and engineering, pollution, tideland law, landscape design, sport fish­ ing, surfing, swimming, scuba diving, small craft, transportation, parking and sanitary facilities. Edney has been an official of the United Cannery Workers since 1954 as health and welfare administrator; 1955 as business agent; 1957 as vice presi­ dent and president since 1965. The Cannery Workers Union, which has more than doubled its membership in the last 10 years, has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Monterey and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The union will soon be expanding its membership again due to a certification election victory at a cannery in Ameri­ can Samoa covering 650 workers. The union is expecting final certification from the National Labor Relations Board this month. Opfieal Benefit Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (center rear) SIU Financial Committee chairman, goes over the computations of committee member Harold D. Strauss (standing left rear) as Seafarer John Sweeney (rear right) looks on. The other three members of the committee checking the Union's financial transactions are (1. to r.): Seafarers Carroll Patrick Dwyer; George Harrison, and Tom Maley. December, 1975 The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibility require­ ments and their dependents need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years Change for an eye examination and a pair of glasses. Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and must submit the pa'd bill, along with the SIU claim form to the Plan office. The Plan will then directly reimburse each man up to $30 for each eligible claim. Page 7 �Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization On Nov. 13, President Ford signed S. 1542, to authorize funds for mari­ time programs for fiscal year 1976. New authorizations must be passed each year for construction and operat­ ing subsidies, as well as Title XI guarantees. Seafreeze Atlantic H. R. 5197, to authorize temporary employment of foreign fishermen on the vessel Seafreeze A tlantic, was favorably reported out of the Senate Com­ merce Committee Oct. 30 and passed the full Senate by voice vote on Dec. 1. The bill had passed the House on June 16. H. R. 5197 will allow this large, modern U.S. fishing trawler to re-enter fishing service off the U.S. East Coast and will initially employ 20 U.S. seamen. It will eventually employ at least that number of fishermen. The bill awaits the President's signature. Merchant Marine Academies Hearings were held in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Oct. 30 on three bills which would increase subsistence payments from $500 to $1200 per year for students at state maritime academies. Testifying for the Maritime Administration, and therefore for the Admin­ istration position, MarAd's General Counsel, Reading Van Doren, opposed the increase because it is not in keeping with current Federal budget restraint. Bentley Leaves FMC Post After Six Years as Chairman Helen Delich Bentley formally com­ pleted her term as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission last • month after serving six years—longer than any other woman who has ever headed a government agency. Earlier this year Mrs. Bentley had asked Presi­ dent Ford not to reappoint her to another six-year term, but agreed to stay on until her replacement took office. Mrs. Bentley's successor is Karl E. Bakke, who is a former general counsel of the Commerce Department. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last month. During her tenure on the Commis­ sion, Mrs. Bentley was a very active chairman. She simplified and hastened procedures and proceedings covering the regulations of carriers and forward­ ers, and Nonvessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC's) in the foreign and domestic offshore trades. In addition, she dealt aggressively with shipping problems, both foreign and domestic, in very direct fashion. Although she was known to have per- .sonal views very favorable to U.S.-tlag shipping prior to her appointment, her chairmanship was marked by a stringent desire to be reasonable and fair to for­ eign shipping concerns while at the same time upholding U.S. maritime interests. Upon leaving her post last month, Mrs. Bentley sent a letter to SlU Presi­ dent Paul Hall expressing some of her thoughts after six years in office. The letter read: "As I prepare to depart from the Chairmanship of the Federal Maritime Commission, 1 want to take this oppor­ tunity to thank you for your assistance in making mine a successful six years. It has been an interesting and reward­ ing experience. "I am thankful to have had this op­ portunity to serve my country and the maritime industry, and to have been associated with so many fine people. A large part of my reward has been the chance to work with individuals such as yourself, and I hope we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future." California Visitors at Hdqs. Alaska Gas Pipeline Two routes are being considered for the Alaska Gas Pipeline: one is an overland Canadian route; the second is an all-Alaska route and would use LNG tankers to haul the gas from Alaska to California. Senator Gravel has introduced a bill, S. 2510, to require the Federal Power Commission, Department of Interior, and other agencies involved to render a decision by June 30, 1976. The Gravel bill would substitute Congressional review for judicial review, and would provide that a decision becomes effective 60 days after it is sent to Congress, unless both houses enact a disapproval resolution. Judicial re­ view could cause considerable delay. The all-Alaska route will provide more jobs for seamen and more U.S. control over energy supplies. Outer Continental Shelf The House Ad Hoc Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf continued hearings on H.R. 6218 on Nov. 20 to establish policy for management of the outer continental shelf. Rep. Murphy-(D-N.Y.) is the chairman of the Com­ mittee. One of the issues which the Committee investigated was offshore safety regulations, particularly diving operations at offshore platforms. OU Spills Two bills have been introduced in the House to impose heavy penalties against oil spillers. H. R. 9294 limits liability to $150 per ton or $20 million, whichever is less. The second, H. R. 10363, sets no limit, but would require a spiller to pay full clean-up costs. The bills have been referred to the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 8 After the September membership meeting at Headquarters, Carl Church, secretary-treasurer of the International Union of Petroleum and Industrial' Workers of Bakersfield, Calif., and spouse (center) visit with SlU President Paul Hall (left) and the Union's Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Church visited the N.Y. Union Hall to observe the SlU's Headquarters' operations. HowBreak-ln-Service AHecfs Pensions The "Break-in-Service" Rule under eligibility in the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan stipulates that "Effective Jan. 1, 1968, any person who does not have at least 90 days of covered employment with contributing em­ ployers in one of three consecutive calendar years shall receive no credit for covered employment days cred­ ited to him for the period prior to such break-in-service, and shall earn and he credited with service com­ puted only from the period immedi­ ately subsequent to such break-inservice. "Exceptions to the foregoing rule shall be made only with respect to periods of absence from covered em­ ployment due to the following rea­ sons: • Military service of the United States in time of war or emergency or pursuant to a na­ tional conscription law, pro­ vided the employe makes him­ self available for covered em­ ployment within 120 days after discharge or separation, or 120 days after recovery from a dis­ ability continuing after his dis­ charge or separation from mili­ tary service, but excluding periods of voluntary reenlistment not affected during, na­ tional emergency or time of war. i ^ Disability for the period \ for which disability or hospital ! benefits were paid under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, to the extent of one-half of an appli­ cant's actual seatime, but not in excess of one-third of the total requirement, or in cases of dis­ ability occurring prior to crea­ tion of the Sickness and Acci­ dent Benefit hereunder, such disability as the Trustees find rendered the employe 'unfit for duty*. • Available for employment with signatory employers, to be determined solely by the Trust­ ees, with a proviso that con- ; tinned membership in the Union to be prima facie evidence and ' 8 presumption of such eligi­ bility. "These exceptions shall apply only if the employe has or had credit for service prior to the period of absence. "The foregoing is applicable only to break-in-service on and after Jan. 1, 1968 without retroactive applica-: tion." Seafarers Log (5^01 ,19Clm9.:)fV(v a �+ Analysis of United States Pension Legislation How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Affects Seafarers m The following report on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, sometimes referred to as the Pension Reform Bill, highlights certain points of the law in which the individual Seafarer may be most interested. Prepared for the SIU by its legal department, the report deals with areas such as "participation" and "vesting", and explains terms such as "break in service" and "accrual". We urge each Seafarer to read this article carefully and to cut this page out of the Log and keep it for future reference. There are four concepts under ERISA which are important to understand in order to determine your right to benefits under the Seafarers Pension Plan. These four concepts are: 1) Participation, 2) Vesting, 3) Accrual, and 4) Joint and Survivor (Husband-Wife) Bene­ fits. All of these concepts will be explained in the fol­ lowing pages, and this explanation will hopefully settle many unanswered questions. It is important to remember that the provisions of ERISA which contain the new requirements on participation, vesting, accrual and joint and survivor (husband-wife) benefits will not be effective in the Seafarers Pension Plan until May 1, 1976. In ad­ dition, since the Seafarers Pension Plan, except on the question of vesting, has not been amended to meet the requirement of ERISA, much of the follow­ ing discussion will explain only the basic require­ ments of ERISA. As the Trustees adopt regulations in the coming months, additional articles similar to this one will be published. It is important to remeniber that what follows is basically a description of general concepts and not adopted rules. Before discussing any of these four specific concepts, it will be helpful to understand what is defined under the law as a "year of service", and a "break in service". 'YEAR OF SERVICE' In the maritime industry a "year of service" for the purpose of determining Participant status and for the purpose of determining whether an employee has vested rights is 125 days in a 12 consecutive month period. While a Plan may give credit for a "year of service" for less than 125 days, it may not require more. If an employee is paid on an hourly basis rather than on a daily basis, a year of service will be measured by 1,000 hours in a 12 consecutive month period rather than 125 days. December, 1975 Whether the 125 day, or 1,000 hour rule is ap­ plied, only actual employment must be credited. Time during which an employee receives any form of disability benefits need not be counted in deter­ mining whether an employee has a year of service. However, a Plan is free to count such time if its rules so provide. 'BREAK IN SERVICE' A "break in service" occurs if an employee ac­ cumulates less than 62V^ days of service (or 500 hours if he is paid on an hourly basis) in any year. These figures are maximums. That is, a Plan may establish a rule that some amount less than 62V2 days or 500 hours will be sufficient to avoid a break, but it may not establish a rule which requires more than 62V2 days or 500 hours to avoid a break in service. However, in determining whether an employee has 62Vi days or 500 hours, time during which an employee receives disability benefits must be credited in addition to actual time worked. Thus, time (such as disability) must be counted to deter­ mine whether an employee has enough service to avoid a "break in service", but such time need not be counted to determine if he has enough service for a "year of service" for participation and vesting purposes. PARTICIPATION Participation, and an employee's status as a Par­ ticipant, is important primarily because it entitles the employee to receive certain information about the Plan and about his own right to benefits. Speci­ fically, Participants have the right to receive. 1) A booklet describing the rules and regula­ tions of the Plan; 2) An annual report of the financial status of the Plan; and 3) An annual statement of his current right to benefits, including information on vesting and accrual. Under the law, a Plan need not automatically grant Participant status to an employee of a company making contributions to the Plan. A Plan may re­ quire that an employee meet certain eligibility re­ quirements prior to becoming a Participant, and it may also establish rules by which an employee will lose his status as a Participant if he does not have enough employment in any year. Establishing Participant Status As a maximum, the Plan may establish a rule under which an employee is not eligible to become a Participant until the later of: 1) The date on which he reaches age 25, or 2) The anniversary of the date he began em­ ployment with a contributing employer pro­ vided he completes a year of service; that is, 125 days or 1,000 hours, in that one-year period. If he fails to complete 125 days or 1,000 hours, he may be denied Participant status until the end of the first Plan year following his date of hire during which he completes a year of service. Once an employee meets the eligibility require­ ments for participation, the law requires that he be­ come a Participant within 6 months. However, if an employee leaves employment in the industry within the 6-month waiting period, he can be required to satisfy the eligibility requirements all over again. In addition to the permissible rules described above, a Plan may exclude from participation al­ together anyone who first becomes employed by a signatory employer when he is within five years of normal retirement age. Once an employee has become a Participant, he will not necessarily remain a Participant. ERISA allows a Plan to take away an employee's status as a Participant if he has a "break in service" in any year. (As explained above, a break in service may occur if an employee has less than 62days or 500 (continued on next page) Page 9 �(continued from preceding page) hours in any year.) If an employee has a break in service and loses his Participant status, the Plan may require that the employee complete a "year of serv­ ice", (125 days or 1,000 hours) in order to requalify as a Participant. However, under no circumstances, can an employee with any vested rights lose his Par­ ticipant status. BENEFIT ACCRUAL benefit of $50.00, $125.00, or $250.00 necessarily mean that he has a legal right to receive that money? No. Even if a worker has accrued pension benefits, he is not legally entitled to receive those benefits un­ less they are Vested. When we speak of vested rights we mean a worker's legal right to receive his accrued pension benefit. ERISA provides several alternate vesting rules which a pension plan can adopt, and the Seafarers' Pension Plan Trustees have adopted the 10 year/100% rule, which will go into effect May 1, 1976. Under this rule a worker is 100% vested after 10 years of service, which means that he is legally en­ titled to 100%, or all of his accrued benefit. Ten years of service means 10 years with 125 or more days (or 1,000 or more hours). Thus, an employee who has completed 10 years of service and has accrued 50% of his normal Sea­ farers' Pension of $350.00, has an accrued pension benefit of $175.00, and he has a legal right to receive his accrued benefit even if he stops working in the industry, upon reaching normal retirement age. There are several rules concerning vesting which are important to understand in order to determine whether you have vested rights. One of these rules is the "break in service" rule. As explained above, a Plan may provide that if a worker has less than 62Vi days or 500 hours in any year, he has a break in service. We saw above in the section on Participa­ tion, that a one year break in service can result in a worker's losing his status as a Participant. For the purpose of determining whether you have vested rights, the rule is somewhat different. A break in service will result in a loss of credit for vesting pur­ poses only if the number of breaks in service equals the prior number of years of service. The term accrue means to earn or to accumulate. When we speak of accruing a pension benefit we mean earning or accumulating credit towards a pen­ sion. Under ERISA, every pension plan is required to establish rules which determine the rate of benefit accrual. The law provides several alternate ways to calculate a worker's accrued benefit and each is basically similar in requiring that the pension benefit accrual rate be roughly equal to the rate at which an employee accumulates the time necessary for his pension. For example, when a worker has completed one-half of the total time required for his pension, the law requires that he will have accrued approxi­ mately one-half of his pension. So, a worker's ac­ crued benefit is the dollar amount which he has accumulated based on the days or years of work he has actually performed. ERISA does not require that time for which a worker is paid but does not work, such as disability, must be counted to determine his accrued benefit. Also, ERISA does not require that a pension plan count the time worked during any year in which the worker does not complete a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 hours). Therefore, if a worker com­ For example, suppose John Doe has the following pletes less than 125 days or 1,000 hours in any year, work history: all of his time in that year may. be disregarded in 1976 200 days of service " calculating his accrued benefit. Of course, a pension 1977 200 days of service plan is free to include such in determining his 1978 200 days of service accrued benefit if its rules so provide. 1979 100 days of service Finally, in determining a worker's accrued benefit, 1980 50 days of service completion of a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 1981 50 days of service hours) does not necessarily mean that the worker 1982 50 days of service will have a full year for accrual purposes. A Plan 1983 200 days of service may provide that to be eligible for a pension a worker 1984 100 days of service must work 16 years, or 5,840 days. Under such a 1985 . 200 days of service Plan, a year for accrued purposes would equal 365 1986 50 days of service days, and not 125 days. Although, as noted above, 1987 200 days of service if a worker completes a "year of service" he must John has a year of service in 1976,1977 and 1978 receive some credit for accrual purposes. because he has more than 125 dSys in each of those years. So, at the beginning of 1979 he has 3 years of VESTING service. Let us assume that a pension plan requires 5,000 1979: With only 100 days of work, John gets no days of work to be eligible for a pension of $250.00 credit for a year of service because he has less than per month, and the rules state that the pension bene­ 125 days, but he does not incur a break in service fit will accrue on a daily basis. That is, each day as he has more than 62Vi days. So, 1979 does not worked equals 1/5,000th of the pension benefit. count for or against him in determining whether he After 1,000 days of work, Vs or 20% of the pension has accumulated 10 years of service for vesting benefit will have accrued, equalling $50.00; after purposes. 2,500 days, Vz ,or 50% of the pension benefit will 1980,1981 and 1982: In each of these years there have accrued, equalling $125.00; and after 5,000 is a break in service .because John has fewer than days, 100% of the pension benefit, equalling OlVz days of service. Because John has a number $250.00 will have accrued. of breaks, 3, equal to his prior years of service, also Does the fact that a worker has accrued a pension 3, he loses all credit for his prior service and so, at Page 10 . the beginning of 1983, he has no years of service for vesting purposes, nor does he have any accrued bene­ fit as his prior service was lost for all purposes. 1983: With 200 days, John has one year of service. 1984: With only 100 days, John does not have a year of service, but he does not have a break either. 1985: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his second. 1986: With 50 days of service, John has a break, but because he has two prior years, in 1983 and 1985, he does not lose any credit. , 1987: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his third. At this point, he has 3 years of service, and 750 days. Notice that although John does not get a year of service credit in 1984, and although he had a break in service in 1986, the Plan is free to count his days during those years for ac­ crual purposes, although under ERISA the Plan is not required to count the time. It should be emphasized that once you have vested rights, which you get by accumulating 10 years of service, you have ^ legally enforceable right to re­ ceive your accrued pension benefit, and breaks in service can never result in your losing those vested rights. Finally, having vested rights, however, does not mean that you can receive your accrued pension whenever you wish. Rather, you will receive your accrued pension benefit when you reach normal re­ tirement age, which under the present rules of the Seafarers' Pension Plan is 65. So, regardless of when you complete your 10 years of service, or when you leave the industry, you will not receive benefit pay­ ments until you reach age 65. JOINT AND SURVIVOR (HUSBAND-WIFE) ANNUITIES When a worker becomes eligible to receive a pen­ sion, ERISA requires that he be offered the option of receiving a regular pension payable monthly from his retirement until his death, or a Joint and Sur­ vivor Annuity. A Joint and Survivor Annuity or Husband-Wife Annuity, is a benefit which provides for benefit payments to the worker from the time of retirement until death, and then, if his wife is still alive at the time of his death, benefit payments to her until her death. Obviously, this type of Husband-Wife benefit is more expensive to pension plans than a regular pen­ sion which ends upon the death of the employee. To compensate for this, the law allows a Plan to reduce an employee's pension if he chooses a husband-wife benefit, and to further reduce the wife's benefit after the worker's death to one-half of what the worker received. These reductions must be based on reason­ able calculations estimating the life expectancy of the employee's spouse. These reductions must be cal­ culated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the facts of each case. Therefore, it is impossible to put a general dollar value on the amount of a hus­ band-wife benefit. The law requires that when a worker becomes eligible for a pension (even if he plans to continue working), he must be notified of his right to elect between a regular or husband-wife benefit. This notice will contain exact dollar amounts of what each benefit will be, and each worker will have a reasonable amount of time to make his decision. If a worker is going to retire at normal retirement age or later, he will receive the husband-wife benefit automatically unless he specifically chooses a regular pension. But when a worker is eligible for an Early Normal Pension, he will automatically receive a reg­ ular pension upon retirement unless he specifically chooses the husband-wife benefit. In addition, a worker will have the right to change his mind and revoke an earlier decision if he does so before he actually begins receiving benefits. The law also allows a Plan to impose the following restrictions on the husband-wife benefit. First, the Plan does not have to pay the wife her benefit if she was not married to the worker throughout the oneyear period before his death. Also, a Plan need not pay the wife her benefit if the employee dies within two years after he elects a husband-wife benefit, and his death was not the result of an accident ocurring after he made the election. If a Plan wishes to adopt any of these restrictions, participants in the Plan will receive notice of these limitations not only in their summary description of the rules and regulations, but also at the time they must make their individual decision as to whether they want a regular or hus-, band-wife benefit. Seafarers Log �Mt. Explorer: 2000th Ship Thru Suez Canal Coming back from the Persian Gulf after calling on ports in India, Kuwait, Syria, Jidda in Saudia Arabia and Suez, the Mount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was boarded by Egyptian government officials as it entered the Suez Canal and was honored as the 2,000th ship to pass through the newly reopened waterway. Closed to shipping since the Six Day Arab-Israeli War in 1967, the canal was only cleared of wrecked ships and reopened last June. The Mount Explorer, a jumhoized T-5 tanker, then called on Port Said and Augusta, Sicily before headjng for the Gatex terminal in Carteret, N.J. with its cargo of naptha. With its naptha safely in the Gatex tanks, the Mount Explorer and its crew headed for Houston where they were scheduled to pick up a load of wheat and join 16 other SlU-contracted ships headed for Russia with the American grain. • ^ /! • r r -.r ^ ^ -I e> Jf" «< 1E> tti, /w «, ^ I .. ^ J.™. ;• J!,-., Mi , ^m p:j ' A-;'^ a rX' 4"e? „ ;:f f'iii, pj , ^m ^ r 3?' AB J. McLaren readies a cargo net to take on ship's stores at the Gatex Terminal in Carteret, N.J. Shown here cleaning up the Mount Explorer's engine room is Wiper Bill Lyons. Seafarer Stanley .Rowe (left) discusses his vacation benefit claim with SlU Representative Leo Bonser. December, 1975 . v Messman Raymond Ounce sets a table as he gets the crew's mess ready for lunch. Chief Steward Alfred Salem, who has sailed with the SlU for over 22 years, buys a SPAD ticket from Chief Cook Robert Forshee carves a roast he cooked for the lucky crew's lunch. SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski. Page 11 �SS A/lounf Explorer The T5 SS ivlount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was the 2,000th vessel to transit the newly-opened Suez Canal recently as the Egyptian Navy marked the occa­ sion with celebrations at Port Said and the Egyptian Government presented the ship's skipper, Capt. F. P. Liberty and Seafarers with medallions in the central canal city of Ismailia in a second ceremony. On Oct. 25, the Mount Explorer left the Gulf to carry 23,000-tons of grain to a Russian Black Sea port of call. SS Yellowstone SS Transindiana The bulk carrier SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) sailed for the port of Haifa, For the next 10 months, the containership SS Transindiana (Hudson Water­ Israel late last month carrying 15,000-tons of soybeans. ways) will supply the U.S. Navy Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba under a $4-milOn her previous voyage, the ship's master, Capt. Jack Gordon commended lion Military Sealift Command contract. On Oct. 13 she was in the port of San AB Jose Sosa for saving the life of OS Frank M. Osorio by keeping him from Juan before returning to her home port of Norfolk. going overboard in a shipboard mishap which sent Osorio, Recertified Bosun Luis E. Guadamud and Chief Mate Robert Gray to the hospital in Durban, SS Delta Sud South Africa. The captain also praised the Seafarer crew for the way they han­ dled the situation. Delta Line added a new port of call to her South American run when the LASH AB William C. Steele was left in the hospital at Laurenco Marques. Radio SS Delta Sud called at the port of Puerto Cortes, Honduras recently. The ship Officer Richard D. Carter was buried at sea there with most of the crew present unloaded cargo from eight barges including 60,000 bags of flour from U.S. citizens on Oct. 1. to the hurricane-ravaged people of Honduras. SS Robert Toombs On Nov. 24 the C4 SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) sailed from the port of SS Sugar Islander New Orleans for Karachi, India carrying 5,000-tons of phosphate. The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried 24,000-tons of soybeans On her last voyage there Wiper James Aiken and .AB Howard Yaekel were to the port of Haifa, Israel recently. hospitalized in Calcutta. Brother H. Scheard of the steward department was hos­ pitalized in Colombo. SS Arecibo SS Alex Stephens Seafarers and officers of the containership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) spread the tarpaulin recently to collect money for OS Jose R. Martino, whose baby daughter passed away while the vessel was in port in Puerto Rico. The crew also sent their sympathy to Mrs. Martino. SS Del Oro Seafarers sailing aboard the C3 SS Del Oro (Delta Line) recently to West Africa collected $122 for the family of 3rd Mate Patrick H. Southern who died on the ship in the port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Early next month the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) will haul 5,000-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. SS Del Rio At a safety meeting on the C3 SS Del Rio (Delta Line) last month while at sea, members of the deck department reviewed the operation of ground tackle and procedures for dropping the anchor. Also, Bosun Arthur Campbell pointed out the fiuei points of the windlass to the Seafarer crew. SS Transcolumbia Oiler Ole E. Poulsen of the C4 SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) was hospitalized recently when the vessel dropped the hook in the port of Bangkok, Thailand. SS Delta Norte Recertified Bosun Jean Latapie of the LASH SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) led firefighting and lifeboat drill last month while the ship was on the South American run. Capt. J. W. Gunn demonstrated the use of the Line Throwing Rocket Gun to the crew as the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus was shown. Taking part in the safety demonstrations were AB's A. Ezell Jr., M. Reed and W, Pittmann; OS M. Evans; Electrician C. Hemby; QMED's F. Kraemer and A. Novak; Chief Steward. P. Lightell, and Messmen J. Zimmer and L. Sigler. SS Robert E. Lee Late next month the LASH vessel SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) will carry 7,300-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. ; ;;t,n uY • ui'jr'i,; • fJOTr!,! iTr' " -'I'-V ^AR\T\^^ / Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Out of Lay up^ the SIT Manhattan Sails on Grain Run to Russia SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (left) holds shipboard meeting on the supertankers/7 Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) on Nov. 20 as the vessel came out of a near two-year layup at the Seatrain Shipyard facility in Brooklyn, N.Y. At right, are the Ship's Committee of (2nd right) Recertified Bosun James S. Gorman, ship's chairman, who was the ship's bosun before layup, and (I. to r.) Deck Delegate John Japper; Engine Delegate Edward Mastrianni, and Steward Dele­ gate Edward Collins. The next day the vessel sailed from the old Navy Yard to the Gulf to load 65,000-dwt of grain for delivery to Russia. Page 12 Seafarers Log �New Bedford, Mass. ASHORE Washington, D.C. Former head of the Federal Maritime Commission, Helen Delich Bentley, declared in a speech here recently that West Europe fears that Russia's expansion of its merchant marine and super landbridge across Siberia to carry cargo to Japan "could cripple free world transportation." She said they are also using barges on the Rhine and Rhone Rivers "carrying cargo from West Europe to Iran, moving it from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea via a short canal to the Volga River, then on to the Caspian Sea. "What's more, they are using the Trans-Siberian Railroad which traverses Siberia and Manchuria from ChelyaTjinsk in the Ural Mountains to Vladivostock, and which is over 4,000-miles long, as an important segment of their total transportation concept." • MARAD now has an up-to-date record of where every one of the 517 privatelyowned U.S. ships in the merchant fleet over 1,000 gross tons is located in the world's oceans. All ships—except those owned or chartered by the U.S. Military Sealift Com­ mand—will have to report through U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard commu­ nication facilities their arrivals and departures at all ports. Failure to comply brings a fine of $50 a day. The new system is called the "U.S. Flag Merchant Vessel Locator Filing System" and has been tested for 10 months. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has completed successful testing of an aerial pollution surveillance system of multisensors capable of detecting oil spills in all types of weather, day or night. The prototype Airborne Oil Surveillance System (AOSS) is able to detect map and document oil spills on the high seas despite darkness or cloud cover. The sunken whaleship; the SS Ansel Gibbs was to be recovered from her watery grave in Hudson Bay, Canada and sailed to her home port here next year in time for the U.S. bicentennial celebrations. The expedition, led by 46-year-old Alexander Byron for a fourth time hoped to wrest the three-masted whaling bark from her century-old resting place 'neath the Arctic ice. They intend to refit the ship. The Ansel Gibbs sank in 40-feet of the bay off aptly-named Marble Is. in 1872. In 1970, a team of Canadian skindivers came upon the vessel by chance. Byron's wife in Marion, Mass. read about the discovery in the local newspaper and told her husband. On the first expedition in the spring of 1973, Byron and his companions chiseled through 8-feet of ice to make their initial dive in wet suits to the hulk of the wreck. Surface temperature was minus 50 degrees and wind-chill factor was close to 100 below. Divers have found that the 19th Century bark is structurally sound since at construction she was saturated in whale oil and pickled in brine to preserve her wooden timbers. The waters off the windy, barren island, an eroded quartz site, also preserved the wreck because of a high silicone content. Byron said the full search would cost nearly $2-million provided by local, state and Canadian Government support. The Ansel Gibbs was named for a New Bedford youth who was killed serving in the militia in the War of 1812. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ex-MARAD chief, Andrew E. Gibson, in a speech recently here told dele­ gates to the U.S. Propeller Club Convention that the Soviet. Union had gone ahead of the U.S. in shipping because of its "carefully orchestrated planning of maritime policy." Gibson said the Administration's handling of maritime is "pluralistic" and lacks direction resulting in the failure to use our shipping correctly. He added that the Government should coordinate "our scattered maritime assets" under one roof establishing an executive level "office of maritime policy" to oversee the Navy, MARAD, Coast Guard and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. He urged the Federal Government "to gel out of tlie shipping business" saying the Military Sealift Command cargoes should be carried in commercial bottoms. Furthermore, he urged Federal support for cargo preference for American flagships. Deposit in the SlU Manaus on the Amazon This port almost 1,000 miles up the Amazon River in the heart of the Brazilian jungle was visited recently by the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line). It took her three days to traverse the distance from the Atlantic port of Belem at the river's mouth to the former rubber capital of the world which now boasts a population of 300,000. Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." Blood Bank— It's Your Life New Seafarer Pays Bank Back Port Date Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. . .. Jan. 5 .... Jan. 6 ..,,.... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ... Jan. 7 .... 9:30 a.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jan. 8 — 2:30p.m. ... Jan.12 .... ... 2:30 p.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ...... Houston 2:30 p.m. .. ,,.. 5:00 p.m. ...> • • New Orleans .'. .. Jan. 13 .... .. .5:00 p.m. . • • .. Jan. 14 .... Mobile — ... 2:30 p.m. ... .. Jan. 15 San Francisco . — ... Wilmington .. .. Jan. 19 .... — ... 2:30 p.m. ... Seattle Piney Point .. .. Jan. 10 .... ... 10:30 a.m. ... .. 10:30 a.m. ... .. — ... ...Jan. 8 ....... 2:30 p.m. ... San Juan 11 fYi ni16 Jan 17 ... .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. Jan. 13 .... Chicago .. 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .. .. Jan. 13 .... Jan 14 •• T niiiQ Jan. 15 Cleveland .\.. .. Jan. 15 .... Jersey City ... .. Jan. 12 .... New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Detroit December, 1975 UIW IBU 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. — ' — Blood don-:. Alan R. Gardner, 21, grips pint bottle of his blood he gave to the SlU Blood Bank at the Headquarters Medical Clinic recently. He said the donation was in appreciation for the blood -transfusion his mother received from the Union. Alan is the son of Seafarer Hobert Lee "Duke" Gardner and brother of Seafarers Duke Patrick and Kelly Carson Gardner. The new Seaarer graduated from Piney Point last March. His first voyage was to Ceylon. Page 13 �Oil Cargo Preference Bill Must Be Enacted It has been just one year since President Ford vetoed the oil cargo preference bill, temporarily spiking the U.S. maritime industry's bid for a fair share of our nation's cargo and a stable U.S.-flag tanker fleet. That single veto, coming on the heels of overwhelming approval of the measure by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and coupled with a worldwide tanker slump had an immediate, devastating effect on our tanker fleet. Com­ pounded by a world-wide slump in the tanker market, U.S. shipyards had many orders for tankers can­ celled and work on tankers already under construction stopped as po­ tential buyers disappeared and a sub­ stantial portion of the U.S. fleet went into lay-up. President Ford's veto of the oil bill was viewed as a victory by many misled by the oil companies' wellfinanced campaign against the meas­ ure. However, the rapid decline of the U.S. maritime industry which followed and the proliferation of new cargo preference policies enacted by other countries seems to have con­ vinced many of our opponents of the necessity of cargo preference and strengthened the determination of our friends to insure that a portion of U.S. cargo is reserved for U.S.flag ships. As a result, new oil cargo prefer­ ence measures will be introduced in the next session of the House and Senate, and the entire concept of re­ served cargo for the U.S. merchant fleet has been receiving new support. In just the last few months cargo preference has received strong public support from such influential mem­ bers of Congress as Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) who, speaking at the Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion, called cargo preference the "realistic solution" to the problems of the U.S. merchant marine and vowed to lead the drive for new legis­ lation. And Rep. Leonor Sullivan CDMo.), chairwoman of the powerful House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, has sent President Ford a letter asking him to reconsider his opposition to oil cargo preference in an effort to smooth the way for a new bill. Industry leaders have also been heard in the last few months calling for a reconsideration of our national maritime cargo policies. Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuild.ers Council of America has testified in Congressional hearings that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 must be backed by a national cargo preference program if it is to succeed in building a strong, viable U.S. fleet. As we ready ourselves for the next round in our fight to win a share of this country's oil cargo, it is reassur­ ing to know that our friends have not abandoned us and that many former opponents have reconsidered their opposition to the plan. But we cannot relax our efforts to Page 14 .V -,. l«rr.irr Launching a New Era make certain that this nation has a merchant fleet capable of meeting its energy needs. The enemies of the U.S. merchant marine have not dis­ appeared—the oil companies and their supporters are still vehemently opposed to any measure which might force them to submit to any type of public accountability—and the battle to keep U.S. tankers sailing will surely be an uphill one. We have many supporters and allies, both old and new, but it is the SIU, through your voluntary dona­ tions to SPAD, which will again have to provide the incentive and organ­ ization if we are to succeed in this important endeavor. The Staff of the Seafarers Log Wishes Its Readers Much Joy and Happiness for the Season's Holidays and All Good Things in the Coming Year MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR Editor - in - Chief Voiuma XXXVII. Ng. 13 Dacambar 1975, SEAFABBBSI^tOO JAMES GANNON Managing Editor Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO RAY BOURDIUS Assistant Editor Paul Hall, President JIM MELE Assistant Editor TONY NAPOLI Assistant Editor Executive Board Cal Tanner. Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DIQIorglo. Secretary-Treasurer ' Lindsay Williams, Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Paul Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675'Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. •• BILL LUDDY Chief Photographer' FRANK CIANCIOTTI Associate Photographer 3- MARIE KOSCIUSKO Administrative Assistant i CHARLES SVENSON Washington Correspondent t', GEORGE J. VANA Production!Art Director 389 •-»V • I Seafarers Lo| ri'.i - �••SEAFA December, 1975 CHficial pabUcatlMi mi th« SKAPARKIIS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • Atlaatle, OoU, L«kM aad Inlaad Watan DIstriet* AFL-CIO One in Ten... Alcoholism Affects Millions Between 80 and 90 million Amer­ icans drink—and among these are 9 million alcoholics. That's the fact. One out of every ten Americans who drinks is an alcoholic. Another fact. About half of all alcoholics are presently working in business and industry. These facts are verified by surveys taken by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the U.S. Department of Health, Edu­ cation & Welfare. Alcoholism causes workers to show up late for work or not at all^— or, worse, to show up and drink on the job. The alcoholic is six times more likely to get involved in an ac­ cident—he is a danger to himself and everyone around him. He causes pain and suffering, not only to himself, but to those who are closest to him—his family and friends. And he loses jobs. There Is a Way Out The disease of alcoholism is treat­ able. The alcoholic can recover and lead a useful and productive life. The problem is that alcoholism is a disease of denial and concealment. The alcoholic usually cannot admit to himself that he has a serious prob­ lem until he has lost all hope. ! Another problem is the lack of un­ derstanding of alcoholism on the part of supervisors and union officials. The tendency is to minimize the seriousness of the problem. We call them "performers" when in fact they are deeply troubled alcoholics. We cover for them, not realizing that we An understanding of the problems of alcoholism, and a helping hand, are provided by Seafarer counselors who are, themselves, recovered alcoholics. Recertified Bosun Jack Bowman—a member of the SlU for 27 years—offers special encouragement to Seafarers in his capacity as a staff counselor. He will be working at the Center for six months. Other Seafarers also serve as counselors at the SlU Rehabilitation Center to help chart the course to recovery. are only making their problem worse. Still another problem is the re­ luctance by some segments of the medical profession to recognize al­ coholism for what it is. Public Health Service Hospitals are notorious for their denial of the problem, and their lack of facilities and programs for re­ covery. Too many doctors still treat acute alcoholism as a case of hyper­ tension or "nerves"—and prescribe tranquilizers. But, there is a way out. More and more, industry and labor are'coming to recognize and understand the problem for what it is—a treatable disease that affects millions of Amer* ican workers. Programs are being in­ stituted to help the alcoholic worker help himself on the road to recovery. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program has been developed to meet the needs of Seafarers who have seri­ ous drinking problems. It has been established because the SIU under­ stands that—like workers in every other industry—some Seafarers are alcoholics, and that unless treatment is made available to them, their dis­ ease could be fatal. The program is working. Seafarers are recovering. IWhLO Is the Alcoholic? Of die 9 million active alcoholics in the United States, less than 5 percent are the so-called ^skid row" alcoholics. Hie vast majority are men and women who are working and have fomilies. The alcoholic American comes from all walks of life. He is a doctor and a lawyer, a business executive and a housewife, an airline pilot and a merchant seaman. He is all colors, all races and he comes from all age groups. They all have this in common. Their drinking is seriously affecting flieir work, their relationship with their families and their lives. They have one other thing in common. Their disease—^alcoholism— is treatable. It can be arrested. They can recover and go on to lead pro­ ductive and happy lives. The SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center offers this hope to the Sea­ farer who has a serious drinking problem—your problem can be treated and you can recover. 66 We have a national commitment to a coordinated attack on problems related to the use of alcohol. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM There are some 80 million drinkers in the U.S., and of this num­ ber there are 5 million alcoholics, give or take a million. RUTGERS CENTER OF ALCOHOL STUDIES Individual counseling is provided to help the Seafarer better understand him­ self and to aid him in his recovery. Professional counselors have both ex­ perience and understanding in dealing with the problems of alcoholism. SIU Sponsors Seminar on Alcohol Problems Supplement Back Page SIU Opens Facilities for Alcohol Recovery Centerfold Alcoholism is a disease that is treatable through programs that are available today. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Alcoholism costs American business at least $8 billion annually. The cost is huge, whatever it is. The human costs are even more im­ portant, of course, and even more tremendous. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM The social problems which seem to be the most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. PAUL HALL, PRESIDENT—SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION �^ '"j| .•.\i A 100-year-old farmhouse—comfortably nrfodernized and located on the rolling greens of the HLS Valley Lee Farm—houses the facilities of the SlU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. • Coffee breaks provide an opportunity for Seafarers and counselors to relax and talk informally. Here, a Seafarer chats with Counselor Bill Hibbert (right), Seafarer Counseior Jack Bowman and Counselor Juanita Kirkwood. Comfortable living quarters are provided in the "bunkhouse" located next to the main farmhouse. SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Mrovides Opportunity for Recovery opportunity to talk vrith others who die SHJ Center provides an ideal miIf the statistics are right—one out have the same problem—alcoholism vlronment for beginning the road to of every ten Seafarers who drink has — and they can Iram how others recovery. a serious problem. He is an alcoholic. have learned to recover from their There is'a professional staff ^ His drinking affects his job, his rela­ disease. They can see for themselves /trained and experienced in dealing tionship with his family, and his daily diat it is possible to live happy and with the problems of alcoholism living. productive lives without alcohol. who are on diity around-the<l(«ck to There is hope—a way out. The The SIU Center is available to all provide guidance and counselling. disease of. alcoholism is treatable, SIU members. All information con­ There are Seafarers who are, and the alcoholic can recover to lead themselvesj recovered ^coholics/ cerning any member at the Center is a useful and productive life. i kept strictly eohfldential. The wholeThe way put for Seafarers J$i:jprpr > pli..^l-time;Juty'to puipose of the proginm'is tolielp the' 'i" ment and understandingJLu vided at the iSIU Alcohol Rehabilitar Seafarer recover so that he can get There are other Seafarers who tion Center. hack to work and be a credit to himare at the Center beginning -their- rdi- ' Located on the 1000-acre farm "self, his family, his Union and his cQveiy—^to help each cither recover. across the river from the Harry Luncoiftmunity.: There is tiine for relaxation^iand deberg School in Southern Maryland, recr«ition TV, bo^, gtimes, swimming, and walking-^o rebuild / the mind. There are comfortable rooms and plenty of nourishing food to rebuild the body. Most npportant, Seafarers have aqf-^i t •ffl V 'K 1-^' t •ii • '• -. - f Si*. ; -V..- f,' V'V.V W-r- sr icy"': tion, and demonstrate that the problem directly affects as many as 10 million Americans. . , A - -r . Living quarters at the Center are comfortable and quiet. Ail of the facilities are designed to help Seafarers on the road to recovery—physically as well as emotionally. I 'M There's time for recreation and relaxation with other Seafarers and counselors. « Special Supplement I .L*- I ' Dining with other Seafarers and staff members is relaxed and informal—and provides a time for talking-out problems. Meals are prepared at the Lundeberg School galley. Administrative Assistant Juanita Kirkwood takes care of the records and also serves as a counselor. All records are strictly confidential, and are seen only by the staff at the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at the Center once each week in the main dining room, and attract AA members from the surrounding community. ' The meetings provide alcoholics with the opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may all recover from alcoholism. December, 1975 r �"The Problem Drinker in Industry" SlU fo Host Seminar on Alcoholism For Union Officials and Members SIU officials and rank-and-file members elected from each port will take part in a weekend seminar on alcoholism Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Prominent leaders in the development of alcohol rehabilitation programs will discuss the medical, psychological and social problems of alcoholism. The problems of the alcoholic worker will be examined by industry and labor representatives. SIU officiah and members attending the seminar will make recommendations for expanding and improving the present rehabilitation program, and will seek ways to encourage more Seafarers who have alcohol problems to begin their recovery through the SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. SIU President Paul Hall will wrap up the conference with a full commitment that the SIU will continue to support and encourage an inditstry-wide program to help all members with alcohol problems to recover and become productive workers and useful members of their communities. Following is the agenda: THE PROBLEM DRINKER IN INDUSTRY January 30,31, and February 1,1976 Program January 30^— 8:00 P.M. 8:30 F.M. 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 11:30- 1:00 1:00- 2:00 2:002:303:306:00- Mike Sacco, Vice Presi­ dent, Harry Lundeberg School "The Other Guy" Welcome Film January 31— 8:30 A.M. 9:00-10:00 2:30 3:30 4:30 7:30 I. Kick Off The Who, What, and Why of Alcoholism— Medical Perspective Frank Drozak LeClaire Bissell, M.D, Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center, Roose­ velt Hosp., N.Y. Coffee Break Small Group Discussion Lunch Frank Huddleston, Industrial Perspective Program Director Hughes Aircraft Co. Coffee Break Small Group Tour Center Dinner Group meetings encourage Seafarers to help each other to better understand their problems. A strong feeling of unity is built as Seafarers talk about .their problems and offer each other hope and encouragement. 8:00- 9:00 Union Perspective 9:30-10:00 Small Group Discussion February 1— 8:30- 9:30 A.M. "Why Treatments?"— Psychological Aspects 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 Getting physically stronger is an important part of the recovery from alcohol addiction. Nourishing meals, p.^niy of exercise and relaxation, and regular medical checkups by RN Sue Shinkle help Seafarers along the road to recovery. j I n SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU AlcoI holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly } confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I ! Name Book No. Address ' (Street or RED) (City) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 (State) (Zip) Coffee Break Small Group Why Occupational Programs? 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 Small Group Summarization 12:30- 1:30 Lunch Departing Challenge John McManus, AFL-CIO Community Services '• G. Shulman, Ph.D. " Vice President, Chit Chat Farms, Pa. . Riley Regan, Director, Montgomery Co. Alcohol­ ism Education, Consultant to NIAAA Maxwell Weisman, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Division of Alcoholism Control State of Maryland Paul Hall Small Group Sessions will be led by the guest speakers and the HLS Center Staff. All guest speakers will stay during the entire seminar. Membership Support Needed Elections For Alcohol Seminar Special elections in all constitu­ tional ports will be held at 10:00 a.ni. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to select two rankand-file members from each port to attend the SIU seminar of alcohol­ ism. The seminar will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Piney Point, Md. It is strongly recommended that members seeking nomination for this conference have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, either through educational studies, church or social work, or AA. In announcing the seminar, SIU President Panl Hall said fiiat the suc­ cess of the Union's program will de­ pend upon haying knowledgable members and officials in all ports who can recognize a member with a serious alcohol problem, and who have the understanding to encourage that member to seek help. 'The program must have the full and complete support of all of us— members and officers—if it is to sue-' ceed," Hall said. "We've got to help each other. This has always been the SIU way." �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Iberville Committee 1 Recertified Bosun Felix Aponte (left), ship's chairman of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine), takes a photo with the Ship's Committee on Nov. 11 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee consists of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jose Ross, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja; Deck Delegate Francisco Cornier; Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso, and Engine Delegate W. Gonzalez. The ship is on the coastwise run to San Juan. Recertified Bosun Eugene W. Nicholson (rear right), ship's chairman of the C4 SS Iberville (Waterman), poses in the vessel's messroom, as the ship docked in the port of Baltimore, with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Edward Haber, steward delegate; Chief Steward F. E. Smith, secretary-reporter; Edward Armstrong, educational director, and Morty Kerngood. deck delegate. The Iberville is on the run to Yokohama and other ports in the Far East. American Explorer Committee Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Thomas J. Hilburn (standing left) ship's chairman of the SS American Explorer (Hudson Waterways) at a five-and-a-half month payoff on Dec. 4 in Newport, R.I. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. stand­ ing): departing Steward Delegate Scotty McCausland; Chief Steward Antonio Alfonso, secretary-reporter; new Steward Delegate J. Sullivan, and AB Al Lesschrager, deck delegate. At bottom, QMED Walter Sedez (left) signs his dues checkoff increase for Boston Port Agent Ed Riley. On Dec. 10, Recertified Bosun Vagn "Teddy" Nielsen (seated center) ship's chairman of the containership SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land), goes over a beef with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski (seated left) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Jack Singletarg; Steward Delegate J. White; Chief Steward G. W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter, and (seated) Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. The ship is on the run to the Med. Samuel Chase Committee Allegiance Committee \ fi#-fit-:'»/•/: ' ^ .'i 5. ' Six The Ship's Committee of the SS Allegiance (Inter Ocean) gathered at a payoff on Dec. 8 in Stapleton Anchorage, S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Joe Ebbole; Bosun S. Grooms, ship's chairman; Chief Steward C. Hurlburt, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate James J. Reeves, and Engine Delegate J. Hall. The vessel is on the coastwise run. December, 1975 Members of the crew and Ship's Committee of the SS Samuel Chase meet with SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski when vessel docked in New York earlier this month while in transit. They are from left to right (sitting); Chief Electrician Robert Johnson, educational director; Wiper Louis Greaux; Babkowski, and AB Arthur Segueira (with back to camera). Standing are Deck Delegate Leggett Jones (left) and Recertified Bosun Lancelot Rodrigues, ship's chair­ man. The Samuel Chase had returned from the Far East and was on her way to Baltimore. Page 19 �Bll^ New SIU Pensioners Howard C. Kramer, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroi* in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman. Brother Kramer sailed for 40 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resi­ dent of Toledo, 'Ohio. David Sumulong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Sumulong sailed 36 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. John L. Berger, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Berger sailed for 36 years. He was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Henry G. Cracknell, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Cracknell sailed 21 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a steward delegate. Bom in London, England, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Seafarer Cracknell is a resident of Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. Maximo L. Bugawan, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Bugawan sailed 31 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Bugawan is a resident of Uppeico, Md. Oliver H. Headley, 74, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Headley was born in Maryland and is a resident of Crisfield, Md. Thomas H. Fleming, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Fleming sailed 37 years and served often as a ship's delegate. He was bom in Boston, Mass. and is a resi­ dent of Assonet, Mass. Eugene R. Hall, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Hall sailed 32 years, attended Piney Point, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1975. Bom in Ohio, he is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Bernard Feely, 58, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Feely sailed 36 years. He was born in Ireland and is a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. Seafarer Feely is a resi­ dent of Miami, Fla. , > YJ i• Emanuel D. Jones, 73, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jones sailed 54 years. He was bom in Jacksonville, Fla., and is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Juan Hernandez, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hemandez was born in San Juan, P.R. and is a resident there. Ehle N. Cartwright, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an AB. Brother Cartwright sailed 20 years. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, he is a resident of Baytown, Tex. William Hemandez, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hernandez sailed 31 years, was a crew delegate and is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. Vemer M. Frederiksen, 57, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Frederikseri sailed 36 years and attended the HLSS "A" Seniority Upgrading Program at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Denmark, he is a naturalized American citizen. He is a resident of Kenosha, Wise. Newton A. Paine Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Provi­ dence, R.I. sailing as a bosun and in the steward department. Brother Paine sailed 39 years and is a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born in Provi­ dence and is a resident of Pascoag, R.I. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wiU revoke yonr seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be sble to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pietty tough rap, but that's exactly how It Is and you can't do anytiling about It. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural r^t to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 20 Seafarers Log �New SlU Pensioners William P. Connerfy, 58, joined the S'U in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Connerty was born in Cambridge, Mass. and is a resident of Somervilic, Ma.ss. - Philip J. Gajcwski, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Gajewski sailed 32 years. He was born in Cheboygan, Mich, and is a resident there. Woodrow Johnson, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnson sailed 22 years, as a bosun since 1951, and was oh the picket line in many Union beefs. Born in Wesc Virginia, he is a resident of Los Angeles. Stephano G. Girolomo, 52, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Girolomo sailed 30 years and walked the picket line in the RMR beef and the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was also given an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Elizabeth. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. i'k:^ Personals Joseph Spak Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Sail S. Ahmed Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Joseph Michael Novofny Basil C. Wyatt, Brigadier Secretary of the Salvation Army asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 5236, Atlanta, Ga. 30307. Bill Thompson Your sister Betty asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 3691 62 St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla., or call her at 345-0802. Minuard Freeland Fields Mrs. Elizabeth Frey requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 7559 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio 44105, or call her at (216) 883-6806. Norman Decatur Gilliken, Jr. Mrs. Connie Slade asks that you con­ tact her at 6711 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33604, Politics James L. Ward, 61, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Ward sailed 33 years and received two SIU Personal Safety Awards for sailing aboard the accident-free ships, the 55 Seatrain Louisiana and the 55 Seatmin New Jersey in 1960 and 1961. He is a U.S., Navy veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ward was born in Calvert County, Md. and is a resident of Houston. Donate to SPAD December, 1975 f'^ Nils H. Richardson, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson sailed 60 years and dur­ ing four wars. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General strike, 1947 Isthmian strike and the Eastern and Gulf Sailors Assn. strike in Balti­ more. Seafarer Richardson was also a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Eiremens Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Born in Fredrikstad, Norway, he became a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen after he came here in 1920. He writes poetry and col­ lects photos and newspaper clippings for his scrapbook. He's a resident of Riviera Beach, Md. with his wife, Ida. David A. Wright, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Wright was born in Hellin, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. George C. Gierczic, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Gierczic sailed for 34 years. He was born in Wisconsin and is a resident of Wash­ burn, Wise. f Harry A. E. Jurgenson, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Jurgenson sailed 48 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. A native of Estonia, USSR, he is a resident of New York City. .s , - •\ • J—' Jan M. Kolodziej, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Kolodziej walked the picket line in both the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. In 1972, he upgraded to quarter­ master at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. He was born in Adams, Mass. and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Oct. 23-Nov. 26, 1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums • DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Amount MONTH TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 415 158 20 7 6,969 1 208 65 139 5,470 1,839 164 37 70,088 24 1,990 353 548 11 163 36 1 136 4,218 608 1,238 182 17 1,443 124,992.70 3,544.42 22,998.91 11,473.85 24.50 3,585.09 929,593.45 25,852.15 171,105.78 54,508.10 1,700.50 36,981.82 16 212 125 20 95 1 3 — 2,023 129 1,810 1,209 140 742 5 25 6 19,860 60,000.00 25,196.60 4,355.89 3,394.75 2,008.88 90.00 726.94 — 14,201.70 410,000.00 262,684.63 46,777.87 22,369.66 18,345.30 278.00 5,564.30 2,006.00 140,267.90 12 111 5,491.04 42,375.85 11,260 2,954 873 26,693 111,847 24,124 9,245 145,216 398,231.26 596,098.70 571,006.40 $1 ,565,336.36 3,248,218.41 5,803,494.00 5,256,197.70 $14,307,910.11 . $ 48,491.50 415.00 474.00 2,538.25 620.50 55,752.00 327.00 5,450.04 2,077.70 YEAR TO DATE $ 412,841.80 5,470.00 5,517.00 16,716.67 2,613.42 560,704.00 3,554.04 53,863.97 16,526.20 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM s Porkchops Francis D. Potter, 65, joined the SIU in the port of St. Ignance, Mich, in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Potter sailed 39 years. He was born in Antrim, Mich, and is a resident of Cheboygan, Mich. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 21 \ �jTinal Bepartiire« Frank G. Ortiz, 61, expired on Oct, 20. Brother Ortiz joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1962 sail­ ing as deck mamtenance. He sailed 42 years. A native of Tampa, he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Ce­ celia of Manila; two sons, Michael and Dominic; three daughters, Anna Marie, Hariel and Laura; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ortiz; two sisters, Mrs. Lolita Bone of Baltimore and Mrs. George Williamson of Hialeah, Fla. and an uncle, Oscar Baez of New York City. r I (J!-I u ii -,4 .! •' r.r i i{ ', f I .• .fV \ ! I • Clarence A. Christ, 49, died on Oct. 31, 1974. Brother Christ joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for Nebel Towing Co. in 1961, Dixie Carriers in 1964, Crescent Towing in 1965, Inland Tugs in 1966 and Coyle Lines from 1961 to 1974. He was born in Plaquemine, La., and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a sister, Mrs, P. E. Gauthreaux Sr. of Plaquemine. Miguel A. Rodri­ guez, 52, died in the Hospital de la Cap­ ital, Rio Piedros, P.R. on Aug. 25. Brother Rodriguez joined the SIU in the port of San Juan in 1970 sailing as a crane maintenance electrician. Seafarer Rodriguez was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Santurce, P.R. and was a resident of Rio Piedras. Surviving are his widow, Aida; three sons, Edward, Felix and Francis; two daughters, Denise and Di­ ana and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rodriguez of Adjuntas, P.R. Mason J. Holder, 44, died-on Nov. 3. Brother Holder joined the SIU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1964 sail­ ing as a bosun. He attended an Educa­ tional Crews Con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1971. Seafarer Holder was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Surviving are his father. Mason, of New Orleans and his brother, Bryan, of Gretna. SIU pensioner Richard S. Asmont, 40, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Oct. 11. Brother Asmont joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a 3rd cook. He walked the picket line in the 1963 Rotobroil strike. A native of Nanticoke, Pa., he was a resident of Johnson City, N.Y. Surviving are his father, John of Binghamton, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Alfreda A. Johnston of Johnson City. Charles W. Wag­ ner, 46, died at home in Ocean Gate, N.J. on Sept. 22. Brother Wagner joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician and QMED. He attended the MEBA Upgrading School of Marine Engineering in New York City in 1970 and took the LNG course at Piney Point in 1974. Seafarer Wagner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He was bom in Elizabeth, N.J. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River, N.J. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner and a broth­ er, John, all of Southampton, Pa. Boyd E. Thomp­ son, 53, succumbed to a heart attack at home in Puyallup, Wash, on Oct. 10. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Thompson was born in North Dakota. Cremation took place in the Tacoma (Wash.) Mausoleum. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle of Sumner, Wash, and his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Sabin Thomp­ son. Aquiline Loren Gonzales, 63, died in Manila in May 1974. Brother Gon­ zales joined the SIU in the port of New -i York in 1956 sail- • ing as an oUer. He sailed 29 years. Bom in Manila, he was a resident there. Seafarer Gonzales was a naturalized American citizen. Interment was in Ma­ nila. Surviving are his widow, Juliana; three sons, Aquilino, Roberto and Jose and a daughter, Emerita. Herbert E. Ja­ cobs, 58, died on Oct. 4. Brother Ja­ cobs joined the SlUaffiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a deckhand for the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Eastern District Terminal from 1966 to 1975 and for Socony Paint Products from 1942 to 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Brooklyn, he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are three offspring and a sister, Mrs. Edna Gancary of Brooklyn. Larkin C. Smhh, 68, died on Oct. 29. Brother Smith join­ ed the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a 2nd cook. He sailed 37 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Tupelo, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Lila; a stepdaughter, Robey Jean Blevins; his mother, Ottie and a sister, Dorothy, both of Tupelo. SIU pensioner James T. Balmy, 79, passed away from natural causes in Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City on Oct. 11. Brother Balmy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 40 years, was on the picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line strike in 1962 and the District Council 37 beef in 1965 and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accidentfree ship,' the SS Antinous. Born in Rus­ sia, he was a resident of Middle Village, Queens, N.Y. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. Marion L. V. As­ kew, 52, died on Oct. 10. Brother Askew joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1970 sail­ ing as an AB and chief mate for the Mariner Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975, He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, he was a resi­ dent of Hopewell, Va. Surviving are three sons, Ronald of Petersburg, Va.; Thomas and John, both of Hopewell. Robert F. Stew­ art, 69, passed away from natural causes in French Hospital, New York City on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 26 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of East Meadow, L.I., N.Y. Burial was in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are two sons, Robert of East Meadow, and Jo­ seph, and a daughter, Joan, of New City, N.Y. Sen Y. Peon, 56, died of a heart at­ tack on Oct. 31. Brother Poon joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1970 sailing as a cook. He was an HLSS upgrader. A native of China, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow. Rose Sue Bon; three sons, Gilbert, Paul and David, and a daughter, Judy. SIU pensioner Lloyd Short, 70, died of a stroke in Beaufort County Hospital, Washing­ ton, N.C. on Sept. 23. Brother Short [ joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 29 years. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of Bath, N.C. Interment was in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Surviving is his widow, Madge. Edward C. Mishanski, 52, died of head injuries in Weehawken, N.J. on Sept. 27. Brother Mishanski joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was a resident there. Burial was in Wilkes-Barre. Sur­ viving are a brother and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mishanski of Phil­ adelphia and his mother, Helen, of Wilkes-Barre. IBU pensioner Mildred D. Durante, 72, passed away in Chicago on Sept. 26. Sister Durante joined the Union as a ship housekeeper sailing on the Great Lakes. She was born in Chicago and was a resident there. Surviving are a brother. Carmen of New Hyde Park, L.I., N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Coticchio and a sister-in-law, Marie, both of Chicago. Jesse R. Rowe, 77, passed away on June 16, 1965. Brother Rowe joined the SlU-afhliated IBU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a mate for the Harbor Towing Co. there in 1961. He was born in Newbern, N.C. and was a resident of Washington, N.C. Surviving is his widow, Cora. Thomas Gilhride died in Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J. on July 28. Brother Gilbride joined the SIU in 1967. He was a resident of New Yojrk ' City. Surviving is a brother of Brook- i lyn, N.Y. ^ ' Cecil E. Dodd, 40, succumbed to pneumonia in the Norfolk USPHS Hos- i pital on Mar. 25, 1971 attributable to head injuries sustained in a fall into an open asphalt hatch aboard a docking barge on Oct. 2, 1970. Brother Dodd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1954 to 1960, Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1960 to 1968 and aboard the barge, R. K. Davis of the Tidewater Towing Co, of Savann^, Ga, from 1968 to 1970. He was a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran in Korea. Bom in Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. Surviving are his widow, Lula of Portsmouth; , a daughter, Violet Lee; his parents, Nfr. and Mrs. Albert G. Dodd and a brother, Curtis, of Duval County, Fla. Kenneth B. Curtis, 42, died of a heart attack on Oct. 1. Brother Curtis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1970 sailing as a deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1970 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of postWorld War 11. Born in Tennessee, he was a resident of Savannah, Tenn. Sur­ viving are his widow, Robbie Jo, and two daughters, Pamela and Rachel. Edmond J. Doherty, 65, died in Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, Mich, on Aug. 2. Brother Doherty joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing for the Huron Cement Co. He was a Union official in the port of Detroit from 1958 to 1960 and in the port of Toledo in 1960. Seaifarer Doherty was also a Democratic candi­ date for state representative in Michi­ gan's 20th District. A native of Cleve­ land, he was a resident of Westland, Mich. Surviving is his widow. f- f i- .!r Seafarers Log �NOV. 1-30, 1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk • Tampa ^ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle . . ; Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakesj,. ......... Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^ Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C December, 1975 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Uikftedl ledttsfrial Worker 4 62 18 19 8 10 23 41 29 28 10 35 8 68 0 3 366 2 5 2 2 1 1 5 8 1 2 2 0 1 5 0 1 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 11 50 9 11 5 0 22 57 8 35 1 34 5 61 0 1 310 2 11 3 3 0 1 3 26 7 3 0 10 2 12 3 0 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 148 32 58 22 12 43 136 52 75 27 73 19 146 0 5 863 5 0 2 4 4 3 18 384 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 2 4 18 2 10 1 50 360 9 1 8 7 2 4 0 31 127 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 4 11 3 2 9 36 899 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 53 9 16 11 8 24 40 19 22 9 20 9 60 0 1 302 2 21 2 7 1 2 4 8 3 5 4 7 0 10 0 0 76 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 6 0 42 10 0 0 6 1 9 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 1 50 0 14 0 13 4 0 45 8 3 0 0 35 0 5 6 0 1 0 40 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 270 66 0 7 131 13 45 28 10 47 110 35 59 20 41 17 118 0 1 682 7 66 3 13 4 2 12 23 4 17 9 14 2 26 0 2 204 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 1 4 1 0 0 9 311 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 77 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 12 4 0 3 28 710 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 208 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 8 0 19 7 12 3 6 4 18 10 8 4 16 5 30 0 0 142 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 3 0 25 15 0 9 0 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 2 23 34 0 6 11 6 0 26 7 3 0 1 18 12 0 0 4 2 0 24 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 169 102 4 70 9 24 11 8 26 57 17 54 10 26 10 73 0 0 399 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 5 0 1 39 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 5 404 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0• 5 1 2 10 4 0 4 26 296 3 1 4 4 0 3 2 17 186 13 1 0 0 2 1 1 18 84 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 8 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 4 7 6 2 9 13 1 5 5 6 1 14 0 • 1 96 12 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco •• • • Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 18 8 4 '5 5 8 21 11 19 5 12 4 21 0 0 141 3 54 8 16 7 5 5 35 14 23 10 31 6 41 3 0 261 8 17 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 3 1 1 13 0 0 51 0 0 0 5 1 5 4 15 156 951 43 994 4 0 2 4 0 2 0 12 273 407 16 423 5 3 1 12 3 1 4 29 80 61 33 94 f PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT,. Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 " (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE. Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio..... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. ... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Skipping at A & G ports dn^ped ightly last month after a itirry is limping month before tihat- As re^ported by New York Fort Agent Leon at the December membership fsng is again experted to pick sip con­ siderably this month and in Janoaiy. However^a high percentage of llm|obs tdiipped are still beutg taken by men which demonstrates that there are rtdl good job opportunities for 'A* \men* Page 23 �m Manhattan Out of Layup; On Grain Run Coming out of almost two years of layup at the Seatraiu Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, on Nov. 20, the 114,668 dwt supertanker S/T Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) sailed the next day at 13.5 knots for the Gulf to load 65,000-tons of grain destined for delivery to the Russian Black Sea port of Odessa. MARAD had announced early this year that 1.2-million tons of U.S. tankers were laid up—27 percent of the independent U.S. tanker fleet—but this has changed. The Manhattan and other SIU-con(racted tankers were able to get out of layup and get charters to carry grain to Russia due to the participation by the SIU membership in the SIU's Washington activities. Last month 17 SIU tankers—six out of layup—were chartered to carry grain to the Soviets. The 1962-built Manhattan was laid up on Jan. 15, 1974. In 1969, her bow was modified to cut through ice on an experimental voyage to Alaska's North Slope oil fields via the ice-choked Northwest Passage testing the feasibility of carrying the black gold on this shorter route. Following the India-Pakistan War in 1972, at the behest of the U.N., she hauled grain for the Agency for International Development to famine-plagued Bangladesh where she remained as a floating warehouse 50 miles off the port of Chittagong. Later the Manhattan delivered much-needed grain to Italy and Singapore. Bf > r' tf- if 11: r.. ^ ^ ! I Chief Cook Emilio Barrito (left), Third Cook Edward Collins (center) and Cook and Baker William Karpiak Note the unusual ice bow of the S/T Manhattan when she was moored at the old Navy Yard, now the prepare grub for the Manhattan crew. Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. Deck Engineer Bob Verlis (left) of the Manhattan checks pressure on acetylene pump, while in the ship's messroom Utility Messman William Morales (left center) clears off a table. At (right center) Utility Messman Gerald Barber dishes up the pie and in the engine room (right) Fireman-watertender Edward Morales inspects console before the supertanker sailed on the grain run to Russia. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual injhe Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the memtership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you 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 you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Page 24 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 tor same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this.should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSI ITUTIONAL 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 you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which'he is entitled, he should notify 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 Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen 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 condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Faui Haii at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 1—Chairman,'Recerti­ fied Bosun Luis Guadamud; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Joseph Burkette. $12 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Richard Carter, radio operator, was buried at sea off Laurenco Marques on October 1, 1975 at 15:30 hours. Letter of sympathy was for­ warded to Mrs. Carter. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Burnside, La. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Braunstein; Secretary R. R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle D. Clevenger; Deck Delegate C. B. Dickey; Steward Delegate Clifton Aaron. $283 in movie fund and $6 in ship's fund. Sent a $50 wreath for the saloon messman's father who passed away on October 8, 1975. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers support SPAD and also advised all crewmem­ bers to fill out their beneficiary cards. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for good food and service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Sec­ retary J. G. Guilles; Deck Delegate H. B. Jerring; Engine Delegate G. Salazar; Steward Delegate P. Sanchez. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Officers and crewmembers donated to O. S. Martirio whose baTjy daughter passed away while we were in Puerto Rico. We , sent our sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Martino. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 19 — Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Stew­ ard Delegate Cesar Guerra; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $122 from crew and sent it to the family of Patrick Henry Southern who was 3rd mate and died aboard ship in Abidjan. We received all of the monthly issues of the Seafarers Log and a fact sheet which was a good one for news. Report to the Seafarets Log: "We have been in Lobito, Angola for 162 days and-this trip will last 222 days. The payoff is to be in New Orleans. This trip has been longer than the average Delta Line West Africa run which usually lasts only 75 days or less. Ship's secretary thanked all for the cooperation they gave on this 222 day trip." Next port New Orleans. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines Inc.), October 26— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur J. McGinnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Edu­ cational Director Union H. Sanders Jr.; Engine Delegate G. E. Connelly; Stew­ ard Delegate J. Bell. No disputed OT. Twenty movies were received this trip for the benefit of the crew and officers. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. Telegram dated No­ vember 7, 1975 concerning the grain deal and the crewing up of several SIU ships to carry the cargo was read to the crew apd then posted. Next port Takoradi. December, 1975 y i SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Parker; Sec­ retary C. L. Shirah; Educational Direc­ tor R. Tyler; Deck Delegate C. M. Marion; Engine Delegate E. Remiz; Steward Delegate J. Samuels. No dis­ puted OT. Message received from Paul Hall about eleven ships getting grain charters was posted. Captain stated that this ship was starting a safety program again and that anyone seeing an unsafe condition please report it at once. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secre­ tary C. E. Bell; Educational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Carl E. Hargroves; Engine Delegate Dorwin Coy; Steward Delegate Andrew Reasko. $12.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported message from Pres­ ident Paul Hall on SIU ships getting grain charters. Report to Seafarers Log: "This is voyage #33 West with no problems and no beefs. A smooth trip." Next port Yokohama. JAMES (Ogden Marine Inc.), Octo­ ber 12 Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Altstatt; Secretary L. Coperiano; Deck Delegate John E. Mattingly; En­ gine Delegate Alexander Goga; Steward Delegate Curtis Veazio. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a radio­ gram was received from Headquarters concerning the activities of our Union officers with regard to the ships to carry grain to Russia. Eleven of these ships were contracted by the SIU. A vote of thanks to our Union ollicers for a job well done to provide more jobs for us including the officers of the ship. MT. NAVIGATOR (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun B. Swearingen; Secre­ tary B. Burnette; Educational Director J. Dryden. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the ship will payoff in Port Manetee and called attention to the wire received from President Paul Hall re­ garding grain shipments to Russia. Sec­ retary reported that the Piney Point graduates are doing a very good job aboard ship and gave a vote of thanks to the baker and the third cook. POTOMAC (Empire Transport Inc.), October 31—Chairman P. Burnette; Secretary S. Brown; Educational Direc­ tor Torres. Some disputed OT in deck department. The.Seafarers Log was re­ ceived in Chile. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log.-"Departing Bosun Perry Burnette would like to thank all of the crew for their coopera­ tion on last voyage. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Pt. Neches. COMMERCE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Edu­ cational Director Herbert Martin. No disputed OT. Received a wire on the grain deal with Russia which was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. A safety meeting was held and all at­ tended. Chairman suggested that crew­ members keep supporting SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Ships' illieetings JOHN PENN (Waterman Steamship Corp.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun John S. Davies; Secre­ tary W. G. Williams; Educational Di­ rector Allen W. George; Deck Delegate Joseph B. Dunnan; Engine Delegate Jose A. Molina; Steward Delegate Jerry W. Watkins. No disputed OT. Radio­ gram concerning wheat to Russia was posted on the bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), October 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose L. Gomez; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director Robert C. Miller; Engine Dele­ gate R. Metcalf; Steward Delegate F. A. Stephens. $12 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should support SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Algeciras, Spain. SEAlT'LE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C. Scott. $5.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Radiogram and telegram from Headquarters were received, read and posted on the bulletin board. Chairman suggested that members support SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary Jack Mar; Educational Director E. Ford. $18.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported a telegram was, re­ ceived from President Paul Hall, con­ cerning eleven SIU contracted ships to haul grain to Russia. Suggested that the membership donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good" food and service. Next port Long Beach. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary An­ gel Maldonado; Educational Director A. H. Okrogly. $68.05 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Captain submitted to crew ship movie fund of $185 which was left after spending $350 for new movies. Chairman held a discussion on the new ships coming out for a grain run. A radiogram was posted on the bulletin board about grain ships. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. C. Cooper; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate J. Cameron; Steward Delegate S. Morris. No disputed OT. Chairman introduced a booklet that is put out by the USPHS relating to all hospitals, contracts and doctors and ad­ vised everyone to pick up one of these booklets at USPHS in case of emer­ gency. Next port Rotterdam. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. Chairman suggested that all members should read the Sea­ farers Log to know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. Chairman reported that a radiogram was received from Union President Paul Hall that the SIU and the AFL-CIO has won an agreement in Washington to get ships char­ tered to carry grain to Russia of which eleven of these were SIU contracted ships. In response to the message: "Mr. President, Paul Hall, we the crewmem­ bers of the SS Aguadilla want to con­ gratulate you and everyone working with you in Washington for our job se­ curity and for the future of our fam­ ilies." $6 in ship's fund. Brother Olaf M. Lefsaker found $10 which no one said they had lost so he donated the $10 to ship's fund. Total ship's fund $16. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: OVERSEAS NATALIE ROBERT TOOMBS ULTRASEA ELIZABETHPORT LYMAN HALL PONCE DELEON DELTA BRASIL ARTHUR MIDDLETON TRANSINDIANA DELTA MAR JEFF DAVIS BRADFORD ISLAND CARTER BRAXTON VANTAGE HORIZON SAN PEDRO PUERTO RICO HOUSTON ROBERT E. LEE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE ERNA ELIZABETH PORTLAND MOBILE MOUNT WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES BALTIMORE COLUMBIA GOLDEN DOLPHIN TRANSEASTERN CONNECTICUT SEA-LAND PRODUCER FORT HOSKINS CANTIGNY COLUMBIA GOLDEN ENDEAVOR SEA-LAND CONSUMER OAKLAND GALLOWAY DELTA PARAGUAY DEL SOL SEA-LAND FINANCE OVERSEAS TRAVELER ALEX STEPHENS ERIC K. HOLZER AMERICAN EXPLORER HUMACAO ST. LOUIS EAGLE TRAVELER OGDEN WABASH MASSACHUSETTS SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN BOSTON DELTA SUD TRANSCOLUMBIA TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND McLEAN TAMPA Page 25 �29th Bosuns' Class Eleven Seafarers graduated from the 29th class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program this month and they now resume shipping with a much bet­ ter knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their re­ sponsibility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role all Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. Robert O'Rourke Seafarer Bob t O'Rourke, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1949, and began shipping out as bosun in 1952. A native of Los AnI geles, he now makes his home in New­ port, Oregon with his wife Laurie. Brother O'Rourke ships from the port of Houston. Herbert Libby Seafarer Herbert Libby, 47, has been a member of the SIU since I948j and started shipping out as bosun 15 years ago. A native of Amesburg, Mass., he now makes his home in Lincolnville. Me. Brother Libby ships from the port of New York. Glen Stanford Seafarer Glen Stanford, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and started sailing as bosun in 1963. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Slidell, La. Brother Stan­ ford ships from the port of New Or­ leans. • James Moore Seafarer lames Moore graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School and began sailing with the SIU in 1973. He re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. Shipping from the port of Wil­ mington, Brother Moore is a native and resident of West Covina, Calif. Duane Ostrander Seafarer Duane Ostrander has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from" the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping as an AB, Brother Ostrander obtained his ticket at Piney Point before beginning the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resi­ dent of Seattle, Brother Ostrander ships from that port. Paga26 As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified hosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish J.J.McHale Seafarer 1. 1. "Whitey" McHale, 49, has been shipoing with the SIU since 1945, and he began sailing as a bosun during the 1960's. A native of New York, Brother McHale ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Theresa. Chester Anderson Seafarer Chester "Andy" Anderson, 49, has been an SIU member since 1953, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1961. A na­ tive of Newfound­ land, Canada, Brother Anderson now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all percent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. Frank McGarry Seafarer Frank McGarry, 49, has been an SIU mem­ ber for 30 years, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Philadelphia he now ships from that port. Brother Mc­ Garry makes his home in Charleston, S.C. with his wife Adele. Luther Fate Seafarer Luther Pate, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and be­ gan shipping out as a bosun in 1949. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mt. Vern­ on, N.Y. with his wife Gail. Brother Pate ships from the port of New York. 'A Seniority Upgrading Program t 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Lucien Shaw, Nathaniel Harris, Nelson Cory Jones, Mitchell Maurstad, Duane Ostrander and James Moore. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have com­ pleted the program to 197. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro­ Mitchell Maurstad Seafarer Mitchell Maurstad has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Maurstad, sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook, returned to Piney Point to up­ grade twice before attending the A' Seniority Program. A native of Long Island, N.Y., Brother Maurstad now lives in Minnesota and ships from the port of Philadelphia. viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to give our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Lucien Shaw Seafarer Lucien Shaw has been ship­ ping out with the SIU since his grad­ uation from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber of 1972. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Shaw returned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket before attending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Waverly, Miss., Seafarer Shaw ships out of the port of New Orleans. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD And, with full membership cooperation, we will be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Leonard Olbrantz Seafarer Leonard Olbrantz, 42, has been shipping with the SIU since 1955, and began sailing as a bosun in 1969. A native of Stevens Point, Wise., he now makes his home in Titusville, Fla. with his wife Margie. Brother Ol­ brantz ships from the port of Jackson­ ville. William Robinson Seafarer Bill I Robinson, 46, has been a member of I theSIUfor25years, and he began shipI ping out as bosun 12 years ago. A ! native of Alabama, Brother Robinson I now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife Amy. Peter Loik Seafanef Peter Loik, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping as bosun in 1949. A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Brother Loik now ships from the port of Balti­ more where he makes his home with his wife Gloria. John McDonald Seafarer John McDonald, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and has been ship­ ping out as' bOsun since 1973. A na­ tive of Detroit, Mich., Brother Mc­ Donald now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Nelson Cory Jones Seafarer Nelson I Cory Jones has been shipping out with the SIU for I seven years. Sailing as a third c6qk, I Brother Jones stu^j ied for that endorye1 ment at the Lunde' berg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother Jones ships frani that port. Nathaniel Harris Seafarer Nathanj iel Harris, sailing in I the engine depart\ment, is a 1972 \graduate of the \ trainee program at Ithe Harry Lunde\berg School. Before \attending the 'A' 'Seniority Program, Brother Harris returned to Piney Point to obtain his FOWT endorsement. Brother Harris is a native and resident of Mobile. He ships from the po^t pf Houston. " • Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 319 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Pbiladalphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antoniou, Angela, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Ciaude, New Orleans Barnhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Boeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wfilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimoit Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butte'rton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan ' Carey, John; New'York CaSaniieva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chiasson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christehsen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cislecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Bosuns Honor Roll at 319 Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinsop, David, Mobiie Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New YoHc Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Magan, Kenneth, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donate, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James. New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred. New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadeiphia Hunt, H. C., Houston ' Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York . Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baftimore 'LeClair, Walter W.. New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans LIbby. Herbert, New York linoberry, Carl, Mobiie Logan, John, Mobile Loik, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robdt, Baltimore Maidonado, Baidfd, laitimorp Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gactano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans AJcCollom, John, Boston' McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Milier, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Syivester, New Orieans Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Muliis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco K^rex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vap, New Yoik Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olbrantz, Leonard Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco DIson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Aibert, San Francisco O'Rourfce, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehter, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadeiphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Biliie, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile ' Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains.Horace, Houston Raiio, Salvador, New Orieans Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette. Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigjes, Lancelot, San Juan Rodripez, Frank, New York Rodripez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobiie Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonviilo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, fed, San Francisco Troche, Grepry, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston ' Wallace. Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Woikman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans 'A Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 197 Seafarers who have completed the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, malcing them good, informed Union Members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 197 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'Seniority Upgrading Program. JbUins, Francis, Deck Alien, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J„ Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter; Alait, Engine Bean, P.L, Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulis, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasiiuez, Gregory, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Dock Garhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Coiangelo, Jpseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farrapt, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marcp, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Haie, Earnest, Deck Haiier, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keliey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine ^ Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittle$cn,La.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward ,, Lamphere, Thomas, Engine laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, En^ne Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McMuilin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Milici, Robert, Deck Minix, R. 6., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrande^ Duane, Deck ^ Paiitter. Philip, Engine Paloumbis. Nikoiaos, Engine Pap^orgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, t.. Engine Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Barry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lucien, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Sllfast, George, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward SmIBi, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, ieroy. Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazguez, Jose, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Aibert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woedhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine •ci Page 27 December, 1975 / ^01 �; ! »i \ OMED Grad Gets Diploma QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (left) of the HLSS congratulates course graduate Victor G. Rodriguez with a handshake as he presents him with his QMED diploma recently at the school. Five Complete Lifeboat Class The U.S. maritime industry has seen more radical change and tech> nological advancement in the last 20 years than just ahout any other Amer­ ican industry. And for the American Seafarer who must safely and effi­ ciently handle the advanced equip­ ment on the new ships of today, this technological revolution is more drastic than the tum-of-the-centuiy switchover from sail to steam. All these changes and advance­ ments present the Seafarer, no matter what department he sails in, whh a challenge as well as an important op­ portunity. The seaman is first faced with the challenge of keeping his pro­ fessional seafaring skills on par vdth the changes that have already oc­ curred and those that will occur in the future. At the same time, the modern day seaman has the unique opportunity to advance to new, higher ratings and deep-sea jobs cre­ ated by shipboard advancement. The answer to both challenge and opportunity for today's Seafarer is upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Thousands of Seafarers have already taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's vocational and Six Welders Get Diplomas .J '-.^'• ife. h)' . ^''' Instructor Tom Doyle (extreme right) of the Lifeboat course at Piney Point stands by as his latest class exhibits their diplomas. They are, (I. to r.): Awad Abdulla; Ramon Collazo; Chief Steward Scotty McCausland; Gerald McEwen, and J. 0. Mahaffey. HLSS Lifeboat Class Graduates Lifeboat Instructor Abe Easter (center) with five of his latest graduates at Piney Point. From left are: Smead Williams; Edward Perry, Jr.; Amos Jaramillo; Arturo Lopez, and Gerald Barber. Page 28 Welding Course Instructor Pete Schuffels (extreme left) presents class gradu­ ates of (I. to r.): Steven Williamson; Bill Ball; Marvin Lambeth; Randolph Tannis; Rusty Stewart, and Bill King. Chief Cook Graduates HLSS Assistant Director of Vocational Education Joseph Wall (left) gives Chief Cook George Taylor his graduation diploma and congratulations for com­ pleting the Chief Cook Course at Piney Point. Seafarers Log �for Your JdB'Security X. -' y!fMjKt academic courses. As a result, these seamen have new ratings along ^tvlth an increased earning power. The Lundeberg courses are by no means limited to any one working group or age group of Seafarers. The School has a full line of courses for the black gang, the deck and steward departments. A wiper can upgrade through the School all the way to QMED-any rating; a messman can move up to chief steward, and an ordinary seaman can upgrade to ableseaman unlimited any waters, and quartermaster. From the top unli­ censed ratings aboard ship, it is only another few steps to becoming li­ censed if a Seafarer so choose. Upgrading at the Lundeberg School and job security for Seafarers go hand in hand. The industry is changing and we as the professionals who work in it must change right alongside. Complete listings, descriptions and eligibility requirements of all the SILPs upgrading coOrses at the School are carried in each issue of the Sea­ farers Log- Refer to them, see what you are eligible for and apply when you can. Upgrading Is an investment in your QMED instructor Jack Parcel (2d left) with six graduates of his QMED class. From left are: future as a merchant seaman. Spanraft; Walter KImbrough; Philip Huss; John Rlsbeck, and Eugene Hubert. S. Williams; Alben NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Merchant Fleet Continued from Page 6 port for 1975, Maritime Administra­ tion statistics for the first half of 1975 show U.S.-fllag ships have carried a larger percentage of this country's oceanborne general import and export cargo than in 1974, as well as a larger percentage of the tonnage moved in the liner trade. In fostering this growth, the NMC concentrated on two major programs in 1975: conducting shipper forums throughout the country where shippers could question a panel of high-level Sullivan Continued from Page 3 • The rapid growth of Soviet and other state-owned fleets which "repre­ sent a competitive threat with which our present maritime policy is incapable of coping" because these fleets are "guar­ anteed the overwhelming share of their own cargoes and (are) unfettered by traditional market restraints or profit considerations." • The adoption of cargo preference laws and policies by other nations, in­ cluding Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Japan, Morocco, Pakis­ tan, Peru and Spain. Informing the President that new cargo preference legislation similar to the vetoed measure would be intro­ duced in both the House and Senate in ihe next session of Congress. Rep. Sul­ livan said In her letter "I hope that the continually changing circumstances in the maritime world will cause you to reconsider your opposition." "If such action is not taken sOon,*^ her letter warned, "the U.S.-flag tankers necessary to supplement our fleet will become hopelessly inadequate." - December, 1975 representatives from maritime labor, management and government on U.S.flag maritime service, and expanding their Shipper Advisory Program which consists of 129 international traffic and distribution executives of major U.S. export/import firms who act as ad­ visors to the NMC. 14 Shipper Forums The Council held a total of 14 shipper forums in 1975, as well as at­ tempting to reach U.S. shippers by cosponsoring six forum/trade meetings, participating in two trade fairs, honor­ ing exporters and importers who ex­ celled in supporting U.S.-flag shipping at 10 award dinners and setting up a task force of labor, government and management officials to help resolve problems within the industry. In addition, they held 15 national and regional meetings of the Shipper Advisor Board in 1975 where advisors could meet with MARAD officials to discuss mutual problems facing the shippers and the maritime industry. In 1975 the NMC also made an im­ portant addition to its internal struc­ ture, setting up a Washington Program Committee to develop Council activity in the Capital, the center of most U.S. maritime regulatory action. In its first year, this Committee has called on over 20 government agencies to promote U.S.-flag shipping interests and NMC policies. Dedicated to the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine and to promoting working cooperation between maritime labor, management and government since its inception, the NMC did much to advance these goals in 1975 and has laid the ground work for even greater advances in the future. 10 Graduate in LNC Course Charlie Nalen (3rd right) head of the HLSS Engine Department, and LNG Instructor BIN Egllnton (extreme left) pose In front of the school with the latest LNG graduating class of (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Mott Arnold; Joe Valle; George Tobin; Mike Ramage; Recertified Bosun Luther Myrex; Richard PlaskowskI; Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey; William Arlund, and Art Baredlan. Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 29 �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ( ABLE SEAMAN I. •f: ;1 , "' i ' ?. i'l- iU I l;'f i/l. ti ? The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid, Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary" Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing arid marieuveririg a lifeboat iti / seas, recovery of man overboard, firefighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13. 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic, Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic, Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8: February 5; March 4; April 1. QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED —Any Rating, (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and ' Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sysr.^*:: tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, ^ Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; MiPQhine Tool Operation; Com-^, pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles -of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty . Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- IT'"-"' V "'•y ^ - rv » • iS SiSSB SS ,:J;? Seafarer Bill Goff, who earned his high school diploma through the General Educational Development Program at the Lundeberg School, speaks with the School's Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. , iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines, Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must ^e able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS Fireman-watertender Instructor Jack Parcel (4th left) poses for photo recently with his graduating class of (I. to r.): Paul Ferkl; Steve Williamson: Sean West; David Mull; Choyce Jackson; Jeffrey Murray; Earl Million, and Nelson Bumpas. SIU Scholarship Program These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- •SS3 SSSS « iWf m Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8, February 19, April 1. One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers, Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- Ul The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RQF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters), The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT . ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000, 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000, The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship, as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1, Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university, 2, Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3, Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4, Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers, These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log • • ..M �High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March 18. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—^Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: March 8. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) (First) Mo./Day/Year (Middle) Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Book Number District Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. , Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From .to. Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsement(s) Received. . to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No, Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures. • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked'above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 •- Name Book No. Address (.Street) I-ast grade completed (City or Town) Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or' As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December 11, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ December, 1975 The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth. Name. • • • • Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, conned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April 1. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 31.3.) i �343 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 343 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by volutarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Ten who have realized how important it is to let the SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the past seven months the LOG has been running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role t,:ust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. ' Sorel, J. Poulsen, V. Michael, J. Hall,M. Leeper, B. Eddins, J. Bryant, B. Abrams, R. A. Spencer, G. MiUer,G.E. Powers, J. N. Lennon, J. Hall, Jr., L. Edwards, K. Buckley, T. Adams, W. Spiegel, H. Mitchell, R. Leo, A. J. Pow, J. Hall, Sr., W. Ehlers, T. G. Bumette, P. A. Air,R.N. Staples, F. J. MitcheU,W.L. Pretare, G. E. Lewis, J. Hanks, F. Elberson, N. Butts, W. Algina, J. Itephens, G. 'Libby^-Hf Algina, J. F. Itevens, W. W. ^LObedahl, H. ^'Swft^lna, F, Reck, L. G. Fagan, W. C^diz,S. AOen, J. urrick, R. H. Reinosa, J. J & ]|l^ard, C. • Fanning, R. D. Gaffey, J. Ammam, W. ^cLightfootjd P MongellijF. Rettenbacber,W. Swiderski, J. B. Famen, F. Cain, F. N. Almasco, B. • -I h h '' N^ Rhodes, O. Ries,G. pTanner, G. Riley, E. Rivera,' R. Telegados, G. Therman, E. W. iinhsuca, A. Roberts, L. A." Thomas, J. Castle, V. pneiraj J. Tirelli, E. Arle, J. Girignano, L. Aronica, A. Troxclair, H. Amdte,L. Clark, J. W. Clausen, G. dcheivi^ Fischer, H. Morten^pii, 6. J. Robertson, L. igaii^M. P.P tpobertson, T. |! >f Arthofer, P. £ isl. f'i 1 Liiidsey, H.S. ^|l^TOdy, a W. Famer,D. Anderson, D. Gampbdl, A. Campbell, D. Fay, J. Honeycutt, R. Anderson, E. Gapella, F. Hoover, G. L. Anderson, J. E. Garbone, V. Fayad, A. fei^son, M.^ Andicoechea, J. I. Garlip, P. Annis, G. Alpedo, S. J. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. 'MooneyVETX Morris, E. • 1 Taylor, G. Troy, S. Florous, G. D. Manafa, D. I^Mad, M. A, Rondo, G.P. Meyers, J. Royal, F. Gompton, W. Foster, J. Mann, G. Napier, D. E. Ruhl,M. Aubusson, E. Gonklin, K. Frey,G. Mansfield, L. R. Napoli, F. Russo, M. Tyler, E. Uriola, J. Avers, A. Avery, R. H. Gonklin, R. J. Furukawa, H. S. Nash,W. Sacco, J. Vaughan, W. P. Connolly, M. W. Garay, F. Neira, L. Sacco, M. Viles,L. Babkowski, T. Gorletta, P. Garber, D. M. Nelson, J. Saeed, F. WaUace, W. Bartlett, N. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Goutant, W. E. Cox, E. Grocco, G. Garcia, R. Salazar, H. Walsh, J. Saleh, F. Saleh, H. Weeks,!. White, G. Bellinger, W. Gross, M. Northcutt, J. blivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Paladino, F. Salamons, I. White, W. Bentz, H. McFarland, D. R. Pallas, P. Sanchez, M. Wilhum, R. McGarry, F. J. Sawin, M. WUisch, E. P. Schroyer, D. J. Williams, L. Gard, G.L. Gasldll,H. Gaskins, T. '1]|ffortian,'XA.r j^rtin, J. inez, 0. A^ jUdcGartney, G. Kanoa, M. Kastina, A. Kelly, C. KeUy,E. Kemgood, M. ridcGray,J. McGree, J. Mc Elroy, E. Turner, P. Berger, D. u. iii Cunningham, J. M. Gentile, G. Cunningham, W. GUI, P. D. Bernstein, A. Davis, T. Gizzo, W. Kin^ Paradise, L. Papuchis, S. J. \ ^ Bishop, F. A. Deagro, A. Glaze, R. W. King, Parkin, G. G. Scott, G. Wilson, B. Blanton, M. Debarros, M. GUdewell, T. Kle Parrish, J. M. Seabron, S. Bluitt,J. Decbamp, A. Goethe, F. Parsons, L. R. Seager, T. Bonefont, J. D. Demetrias, J. Golder, J. Payne, O. Selzer, R. Wilson, G. Wilson, J. Wingfield,P.G. Bonser, L. Didomenico, J. Goncalves, A. Pecquex, F. Selzer, S. Winquist, G. Bondreau, R. Di Giorgio, J. Gonzalez, G. L. Pelfrey, M. Shappo, M. Boyle, C. Doak, W. J. Gould, R. Peralta, R. Shepard, E. Wolf, P. Worley, M. Boyne, F. Dolgen, D. Gould, T. Perez, J. Sigler, J. Yahia,S. Brady, J. Dotterer, J. Grima, V. Mesford, H. Peth, G. Silver, M. Yarmola, J. Brand, H. Drozak, F. Grissom, F. Messer, G. Porter," J. Smith, H. G. Zeagler, S. Brannan, G. Drozak, P. Guarino, L. Brooks, S. T. Dryden, J. L. Ducote, G. Guertin, L. iI I ir;. (t SI . •> i •? f i Brown, G. A. • :< Browne, G. ''i $7 dm 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 Gutierrez, A. S. Bryan, E. R. I '^• iii- Hall, E. Date. Hall,K.M. Contributor's Name Address. $600 Honor Roll I >' I i > fi'.- Pomerlase, R. in*' (•"; $300 Honor Roll / IfnbakSjH. -4 '>• ;•- iW irf " PulveivE. S.S. No. . i-0 \- V •• y, \rMJl . City . State . Zip Code 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 Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial 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 condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invoiuctary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Sealarer seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Richardson, N. Befgeria,S. Davl^J.jR. Riddle, D, |Btirke,T. , Fita^tsi^d, J, Teipe, lli:< Gatewdbd,X. . JifXiTU 1^1V,., HMI^P. $200 Honor Roll !S6f, r*'i i !!' ^ ,/, ' Guillen, A. Dulling, L. Dwyer, J. Brown, I. ^ Merson, D. 1 J-!. ~r 'h ' ./• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S. AND RUSSIA SEEK NEW SHIPPING PACT U.S. EMPLOYMENT STAGNANT IN LAST 6 MONTHS BLACKWELL SAYS SUBSIDY HIKE ‘MAY BE NECESSARY’ SULLIVAN URGES FORD TO RECONSIDER CARO PREFERENCE SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON GOVERNMENT CARGO SUBSIDIES NORFOLK SEAFARERS TURN OUT FOR MEETING SIU HITS COAST GUARD ACTION ON PRIVACY WEST COAST DISPUTE SETTLED ON PFEL SHIP SALES FORD ASKED NOT TO IMPOSE USER CHARGES AD HOC COMMITTEE PROMOTS INDUSTRY GROWTH NMC FOSTERS UNITY AND STRONG FLEET EDNEY NAMED TO LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC, BEACH ADVISORY UNITS BENTLEY LEAVES FMC POST AFTER SIX YEARS AS CHAIRMAN HOW BREAK-IN-SERVICE AFFECTS PENSIONS HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AFFECTS SEAFARERS MT. EXPLORER: 2000TH SHIP THRU SUEZ CANAL OUT OF LAYUP, THE S/T MANHATTAN SAILS ON GRAIN RUN TO RUSSIA OIL CARGO PREFERENCE BILL MUST BE ENACTED LAUNCHING A NEW ERA ONE IN TEN… ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS MILLIONS SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR RECOVERY SIU TO HOST SEMINAR ON ALCOHOLISM FOR UNION OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS MANHATTAN OUT OF LAYUP; ON GRAIN RUN UPGRADE AT THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP FOR YOUR JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 12 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3e96e3fe843e5eb5d07b36229f058dc9.PDF 6b28a7fd6490f476e17c02f8d4e72a7d PDF Text Text ^ 1 '- •.t:>, i -: I'lliJl 'r'% I, -.'• ft i • •; 'j:. ' w' ft '-ft: il. W.. •«, »' •. ft •••• -> r k. A-, r '• i m •I ri ^ c. ftfvi 1^1 •"'*.'• 'Ij. y^ •••. • • -;!:/Ste' ^••y ^yyyy y:'c-;yy'y^y^y • ^y';-:;;^ ^^^y �T V! I On 16-Day Tow, Jwy Crew Fought High Seas That Parted 5 Lines Fire-Ravaged 55 5eattle Makes It Back to Port Twenty-three days after an engine room fire disabled her in the mid At­ lantic off Canada, the SS Seattle (SeaLand) was finally towed into Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Nov. 30 by the Canadian salvage tug Irving Birch. Because of heavy seas, it took over a week before even the first tow line could be strung between the Seattle and the salvage tug. While most of the crewmembers were transferred to the SS Sea-Land Con­ sumer after the fire and taken to Rotter­ dam, five Seafarers—Recertified Bosun Jose L. Gonzalez, AB Antonio Reyes, AB Harold Spillane, Chief Electrican Arlen Quinn and Chief Steward Stephen Piatak—stayed aboard the Seattle for the long, cold tow back to Sea-Land's facilities in New York Harbor. Five tow lines, including a new 1Cl­ inch manila line, parted as the Sea­ farers who remained aboard the deadin-the-water Seattle fought storms and extremely high seas that crushed con­ tainers and threatened the rolling ship with foundering during the 16-day tow back. Not only dangerous, the long trip back was also uncomfortable, the SIU members noted, as the ship was with- The Seattle lies tied at her dock in Port Elizabeth, N.J., 23 days after a fire left her helpless in the mid Atlantic off Canada. out any heat, hot water, or cooking facilities, and only limited electricity supplied by an emergency generator. Background on Fire The ship was three days out of New York and bound for Rotterdam when the fire started in a generator around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 (For a m PwliMI 5 oxb: American Labor Has Played Powerful Role :.i I i •i < • If- • i There are only a few short days left in the year 1976—^America's Bi­ centennial—a year that started out with such a big bang but is now winding down very quietly as the nation waits and hopes for meaningful change in 1977 and beyond. But before we move ahead to the futureand file away 1976 into the musty chronicles of history, I think it is important that we realize the indispensable role the American labor movement has played in the shaping of our history and what it can mean to us in the years to come. I single out labor's role because it is my firm belief that the labor move­ ment has initiated more beneficial change in the lives of millions of ordinary, hard working Americans than any other one factor in the nation's history. Considering the overwhelming opposition from the all-powerful com­ panies, and an unresponsive Government to the early labor movement, the fact that it ever got off the ground was a tremendous accomplishment in itself. But it did get off the ground because the roots of American labor can be traced to the deep-set human need for change—change that can bring an end to the burdens of unliveable wages, unbearable working conditions and the troubled helpless feelings on the part of workers of not being able to provide a decent life for themselves and their families. Railroad workers wanted more than a life in the disgrace of George Pullman's slums; coal. miners wanted more than a life-long debt to the company store; sailors wanted more th^ a few dollars a month and a bucket of salt water a day to wash in. Workers in general wanted more, not only because they physically and economically.needed more, but because they wanted the dignity of being full account of the fire and the crew's quick, calm reaction, see the November issue of the Log). Discovered by Seafarer A1 O'Krogly, the 8-to-12 oiler on watch, the fire was contained in the generator by O'Krogly and Seafarers Ray Gould and Walter Stevens of the engine room until they emptied all the available COo extin­ guishers and were forced to abandon the engine room. Meanwhile, crewmembers asleep in their foc'sles were awakened by thick smoke which filled the house. Many in foc'sles on the main deck climbed out their portholes and some on the lower deck were trapped by choking smoke in the passageways. According to Bosun Gonzalez, the chief mate tried to reach these trapped men using breathing apparatus but, be­ cause he was unfamiliar with the equip­ ment, was unable to get it working properly. Seafarer Gonzalez, who learned how to use breathing apparatus when he at­ tended firefighting training during the Bosuns' Recertification Program, said he offered to take over but the mate re­ fused to let him touch the equipment. Crediting the firefighting course with preparing him for shipboard emergen­ cies like the Seattle's fire. Bosun Gon­ zalez -said, ^That Firefighting Coarse is beautiful. They teach you everything there." Eventually Bosun Gonzalez put a ladder over the side for one trapped man, the BR, and climbed down an­ other to pull out one man overcome by the smoke. After everyone was evacuated, the mates tried to set off the engine room Continued on Page 33 able to control their own lives and destinies. So, workers from all industries banded together in unions to fight for what they believed was rightfully theirs. There were numerous strikes filled with violence in which scores of workers were killed on the picket line. Often times, the companies, aided by a business-oriented Government, succeeded in breaking the strikes and sometimes breaking the union. But the companies couldn't wipe out the need for change nor could they break the desire of the -.vorkers for real freedom. As a result, the labor movement took deep root, and watered by each success, grew stronger and stronger. Unions slowly won higher pay scales and better working conditions for their members. But most importantly, these unions were providing their members with new hope that the future could be better and better. Eventually, the voice of labor reached Congress and such national dis­ graces as child labor, sweatshops, 6-day, 80-hour weeks were outlawed. In later years, labor pushed for and won such programs as unemployment insurance, minimum wage standards. Social Security, pension reform and occupational health and safety laws. There is no question that American labor has made tremendous gains in aU areas—^political, economic and otherwise—affecting the lives and liveli­ hoods of the nation's workers. And I believe the reason for this widespread success lies in the fact that labor strived not to compromise its goals, nor to allow itself to stagnate in its own success and fall down in the fight for a better life for all workers. As we move into 1977—the beginning of the nation's third century of independence—believe labor's role must and will become more prominent in shaping the nation's future than ever before because the need for change is still with us. Our first priority will be full employment legislation to get America's nine million unemployed workers back on the job. From there, we can work jlor such important goals as national health insurance; raises in Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled; raises in the minimum wage scales; meanin^ul tax reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Within our own ranks, the labor movement must continue to work to bring the benefits of unionization to the still unprotected millions in Amer­ ica's labor force. These will not be easy goals to achieve, nor will they be achieved overnight. However, I believe that the intangible bond—unity of people, unity of purpose and unity of action—that has fostered the growth and strength of the labor movement from its very inception will again prove successful in labor's goals for tomorrow. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Guif Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVill, No. 12, December 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �li SlU Breaks Ground for Algonac Hall A modern, up-to-date Union Hall will rise on the banks of the St. Clair River, in the resort city of Algonac, Mich, almost the midpoint for shipping on the Great Lakes, to serve as SIU Headquarters for the entire Lakes area. Groundbreaking began with a cere­ mony attended by Mayor Karen Cole, City Manager Fern Nichols and Town Engineer, Jack Daniels, representing the citizens of Algonac. Representing the SIU were Joseph DiGiorgio, Secre­ tary-Treasurer of SIU, Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt and Byron Kelly, Great Lakes area director for the in- GREAT LAKES land waters. Don McKay, who will supervise the construction also attended as did SIU pensioner John Rottaris and other SIU members. The new structure will replace the Tug Eileen C An SIU oldtlmer, Great Lakes Pensioner John Rottaris, right, shovels up first patch of ground \A/hich in four to six months will be the home of the new SIU Headquarters building for the Great Lakes in Algonac, Mich. Also shown in photo are, from the left: Jack Daniels, a city official; Fern Nichols, Algonac city manager; Joe Digiorgio, SIU secretary-treasurer; Algonac Mayor Karen Cole, and Don McKay, project supervisor for the Union. Cost-of-Liying Adjustment The SIU and its contracted deepsea operators have reached agree­ ment on the formula for a cost-ofliving raise as provided for in the deep-sea Tanker and Freightship Agreements. The cost-of-living adjustment, which is effective retroactively to Dec. 16,1976, will increase earnings for members sailing under the janker and Freightship Agreements as fol­ lows; Overtime rates of pay for work per­ formed in excess of eight hours Mon­ day through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21(b)). • Two percent increase in the Penalty rate of pay for work per­ formed off watch Monday through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (c)). • A two percent increase will also be applied to the annual Vaca­ tion benefits of $2200, $1800 and $1400. TANKER AGREEMENT • Two percent increase in the base monthly rate of pay. • Two percent increase in the Premium rate of pay, (Art. II, Sect. 21(a)). • Two percent increase in the FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT • Two percent increase in. the base monthly rate of pay. • Two percent increase in the Premium rate of pay, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (a)). • Two percent increase in the Dispatchers' reports: Great Lakes Deep Sea Inland Waters INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Crew Saved Themselves It was a narrow escape for the crewmembers who survived the sinking of the tug Eileen C (Marine Towing) in Buzzards Bay, Mass., Nov. 7. The tug DEEP SEA Overtime rates of pay for work per­ formed in excess of eight hours Mon­ day through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21(b)). • Two percent increase in the Penalty rate of pay for work per­ formed off watch Monday through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (c)). • And a two percent increase will also be applied to the annual basic Vacation benefits of $2200, $1800 and $1400. A full text of the cost-of-living agreement, including the new pay rates for all shipboard ratings, as well as clarifications, will be pub­ lished in the January 1977 issue of the Seafarers Log. sank at about 6 a.m. and one SIU brother. Cook James Aument, drowned. "If the accident had happened 30 min­ utes earlier or later, we would have lost more men," Eileen C Deckhand Rabe Walton said. "We were lucky to have been changing watches at the time." According to Walton and Mate James Lupton, two of the SIU brothers on board, the fuel barge they were haul­ ing rammed the tug and pulled it over on its side. The steering gear went out SBHI and they couldn't get out of the way, they said. From the time they saw the barge coming, to the time the tug sank, it was less than one m.inute. Six of the crewmembers saved themselves by jumping onto the barge. The two tankermen were already on the barge at the time. (See story in November 1976 Log.) "I had just come off watch," Walton recalled. "We were sitting in the galley eating breakfast when the mate, LupContinued on Page 33 First Inleind Vacation Check Page 9 Union News Algonac hall Page 3 President's Report Page 2 . Cost of living Page 3 Cab drivers strike Page 5 Claims Dept. head ...".. .Page 15 Headquarters Notes Page 7 SPAD honor roll Pages 38-39 Steward program Pages 30-32 Houston Meeting ..Page 10 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 15 Great Lakes halls Page 4 General News National unemployment .. .Page 8 Alaskan oil ..Page 25 AFL-CIO organizers Page 5 Food and Beverage Dept. .Page-? Shipping Grain barges ;...Page12 Sea«/e follow-up Page 2 Ship's Committees Page 16 Pollow-up on Eileen C Page 3. Ship's Digests !.. .Page 14 PRMSA case Page 5 4 more LASH vessels Page 5 Widening Lakes activities . Page 9 December, 1976 . .Page 28 ..Page 26 ..Page 29 SIU Hall now located in River Rouge, Mich. With the letting of contracts to area builders, it is expected that the new Union Hall will be open for member­ ship use within four to six months. &cretary-Treasurer DiGiorgio said at the ground-breaking ceremonies that the SIU is making the move to Algonac "to bring the Union closer to the mem­ bership." He underlined the point by stating: "Our ships are constantly pass­ ing through the St. Clair and the Union wants to be in a location which will better enable it to provide first-class, immediate service to our membership." Port Agent Jack Bluitt said, "the new building is a port agent's dream." With the Algonac Hall, he added, "the, SIU will continue to be in close touch with Continued on Page 33 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 36-37 GED program Back page Upgrading courses and application .. .Pages 34-35 Membership News Nils Richardson Father, son team First inland waters vacation John Ziereis dies New pensioners Final departures Former scholarship winner Backpage Page 9 Page 3 Page 6 .Page 27 Page 29 Page 11 Speciai Features Alcoholism seminar .Pages 17-24 What is AFL-CIO? Page 13 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep sea; 2, 3, 5, 15, 16 Inland Waters: 3, 6, 8, 12 Great Lakes: 3, 4, 8, 9 With vacation check in hand, SIU Boatman Arthur E. Lawson (r.) can get ready for a winter rest. In November, Jacksonville SIU Representative Tony Aronica (I.) presented Lawson with the first vacation check issued under the break­ through Union vacation plan for Inland Boatmen negotiated with Stcuart Petroleum. Lawson currently ships as a deckhand on the Esther S. He joined the Union in 1972. The negotiation with Steuart was the SlU's firsi step in its plan to establish an industry-wide vacation benefit for all Inland Boatmen. (See story on Page 3 of November 1976 Log). Page 3 ) > m • • '.I.I 'i. • I ' '\ -•'X' V -• r • i, r.\ i u �In the control room of the Detroil Hall, Port Agent Jack Bluitt keeps track of the SlU-contracted ships and the crewmembers on board. Pensioner Mike Pesenak of Detroit talks about the dangers and romance of shipping out on the long, narrow Lakes freighters. From Duluth to Buffalo, Industry Relies on Lakers rom Doluth to Buffalo on the shores of the Great Lakes, industry depends upon shipping and upon skilled and capable SIU crews. SlU-contracted freighters loaded with gypsum, sand-suckers and bulk cement carriers serve the construction trade. Self-unloading vessels bring coal to fire the DetroitEdison electric plants and carry iron ore, processed as taconite pellets, to supply steel mills and auto factories. In the summer. Seafarers man passenger boats that run from Detroit to the Boh-Lo Island Amusement Park. They also fit out and crew boats that bring vacationers from St. Ignace, Mich, to the Mackinac Island resort. But duriug the winter, as the Lakes and linking waterways freeze over, most of the ships lay up. The regular shipping season ends Dec. 20. On that date, flie extended winter season starts and a man can leave his vessel once the Union Hall finds him a replacement. Under the Great Lakes shipping rules, he keeps his seniority and can rejoin the same vessel in the spring. If the vessel doesn't fit-out after the thaw, he gets reassigned in the fleet according to his seniority. When a new permanent Job opens, it is fifled through the Union Hall, provided there is no seniority man from that fleet available. SIU representatives are available 24 hours a day to provide relief men or women for the vessels from the list of Seafarers registered at the hall. F ;'1 The Detroit Hall in River Rouge, which is now the main hall for the Great Lakes, occupies a converted . auto showroom. Ground was broken for the newGreat Lakes headquarters in Algonac, Mich., Nov. 23. (See story in this issue of Log on Page 3). The Detroit Hall bulletin board lists the SlU-con­ tracted Great Lakes vessels and the ratings em­ ployed on each one. Mahy of these, vessels are 50 years old. ^^ T/ ^DC AT I A l/'CO^ k( OMtMI LMIVCO LLJa2_ Retired Cook and Steward John White of Detroit remembers almost every vessel that sailed on the Great Lakes since the 1920's. I- In the Cleveland Hall on the bank of the Cuyahoga River, Lakes Seafarers wait for their ships and listen to B. J. Canty, OS (far left) tell amusing stories about his trips to New York. The others are (I. to r.): Jim Breard, deckhand; Henry Jung, QMED; Richard Palmer,.deckhand, and Terry Desnoyers, porter. Page 4 Seafarers Log �2 to 1 Vote Denies Jurisdiction to NMU NLRB Upholds SlU's Manning of 3 PRMMI Ships The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C, has voted 2 to 1 to uphold an earlier ruling by an NLRB administrative law judge that the SIU has legal jurisdiction to man the three Ro-Ro ships SS Eric Holzer, SS Ponce de Leon and SS Puerto Rico, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. The ships had been manned by NMU crews until Oct. 1, 1975 when the Puerto Rico Merchant Shipping Au­ thority, which Jiad chartered the ships from the NMU-contracted company, Transamerican Trailer Transport, transferred operation to PRMMI. In turn, PRMMI, who held a fleet-wide contract with the SIU, recrewed the three ships with SIU members. At the time, Seafarers were already manning the PRMSA's eight other vessels, which had been purchased from Sea-Land Service and Seatrain Lines. The NMU retained jurisdiction on a fourth Ro-Ro, the SS Fortaleza, which was not transferred to PRMMI for op­ eration. The removal of the NMU crews from the three Ro-Ro's prompted the NMU to set up picket lines at PRMMI termi­ nals in Puerto Rico' and the United States. The U.S. District Court in San Juan issued a temporary restraining order later that month which ended the NMU's picketing. However, on Oct. 24,1975 the same court ruled that NMU crews be put back on the ships until the NLRB made its ruling. The SIU appealed this de­ cision, and the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Boston ruled in favor of the SIU, and SIU members remained aboard the three Ro-Ro's. The issue was then handed over to the NLRB, and in May 1976 an NLRB administrative law judge upheld the SIU's jurisdiction on the vessels, ruling the SIU had a valid contract with PRMMI to man all vessels under the company's operation and that the NLRB had jurisdiction over the dis­ pute. The NMU then brought the case to the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. but was again dis­ appointed when the board ruled in fa­ vor of its jurisdiction and the SIU. The NMU will probably make one last effort to get the ships back by ap­ pealing the NLRB's final decision be­ fore the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Boston where the case will be heard. May Sell Fleet The SIU's success in this long legal battle, however, may be in contest again because Puerto Rico Governor-elect Carlos Romero Barcelo has indicated he is considering selling the PRMSA fleet of 12 ships, 11 of which are oper­ ated by PRMMI and manned by SIU members. Therefore, the SIU in accordance with its contract has demanded com­ pensation of $2-million per ship if sell­ ing the fleet results in the loss of jobs for Seafarers on any or all of the vessels. According to a spokesman for PRMSA, a sale would create many problems, the most serious of which is that Puerto Rico would "almost cer­ tainly" lose the service of the Ro-Ro vessels for the island because these ships "are in great demand in other parts of the world, especially in the Per­ sian Gulf." The spokesman said the Ro-Ro's "are an absolute necessity for Puerto Rico," because they are suited to carry "cars, odd sized cargo, heavy lift equip­ ment used in construction, and trailer tanks for the pharmaceutical and rum industry." The spokesman said that many local officials are convinced that the new governor "will eventually decide against going ahead with the sale." %1 li If I'll I. •A f'' iI " • 1; . AFL-CIO Organizers Discuss Fight to Unionize Workers Regional directors and staff repre­ sentatives of tlie AFL-CIO Department of Organization and Field Services met for three days last month to discuss the immediate and long-term goals for bringing the benefits of unionization to unorganized workers in this coimtry. SIU President Paul Hall, chairman of the Standing Committee on Organiz­ ing, conducted the heavily-attended conference along with AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany; Alan Kistler, di­ rector of Organizing and Field Services, and Donald Slaiman, deputy director of the department. The participants suggested ways to halt the flight of organized union fac­ tories and other unionized businesses to right-to-work states to break union contracts. They also talked about ways of coping with anti-union sentiment in these traditionally non-union areas. However, it was the general consen­ sus among committee members that ag­ gressive organizing activity is the key to keeping the trade union movement alert and strong. A number of freshmen field organiz­ ers also participated at the meetings. Afterwards, they were provided with additional training and orientation ses­ sions at the AFL-CIO's George Meany Center for Labor Studies. One of the most notable achieve­ ments of the Organization ^nd Field Services Department was the aid it gave to the United Farm Workers in that union's efforts to bring union represen­ tation to thousands of deprived farm­ workers in California. A special committee, headed by Paul Hall, visited the farm areas for five days and succeeded in pressuring the State 5IUNA Cab Strike Report: of California to enforce its Agriculture Labor Relations law against union bust•ing. Prior to that time, UFW organizers had been intimidated and threatened at gunpoint while trying to do their jobs. y . fi nf I SIU President Paul Hall, far right, chairs session of three-day conference of the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing and Field Services. Hall Is chairman of the Standing Committee onOrganlzlng. Beside Hall (r. tol.)ls AFL-CIO'Pres. George Meany, and Alan Kistler, director of Organizing and Field Services, and Donald Slaiman, deputy director of the department. Large AFL-CIO Rally Pledges Labor Support SAN DIEGO, Calif Pledges of allout support for the striking workers at the Yellow Cab Company here came from AFL-CIO President George Meany, SIUNA President Paul Hall and other labor leaders at a huge rally MAR AD CivesWaterman Green Light to Build 4 LASH Ships As the year ends the Union's deep sea contracted fleet continues to expand since the U.S. Maritime Administration has given the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. final okay to build four more LASH-container vessels under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. MARAD set the construction subsidy rate at a formal ceremony last month. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak was on hand to repre­ sent the Union. Ed Walsh, president of Waterman, said that the company will send out its specifications on the jiew ships to vari­ ous yards and then await bids. He said construction on the first ship should get under way in about six months. The four new LASH ships will re­ place eight old Waterman Mariners now servicing the U.S.-Atlantic and Gulf to Far East run. These old vessels were scheduled to be taken out of service in the near future. / December, 1976 •* waierman s rieet presently includes" three recently built LASH vessels, the SS Robert E. Lee, the SS Stonewall Jackson and the SS Sam Houston. In another plus for the SlU-con­ tracted company, the Maritime Admin­ istration awarded Waterman a 20-year operating subsidy contract for Trade Routes 12 and 22—the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf to Far East. The four new LASH ships will operate exclusively on this run. Waterman still Uas applications pend­ ing for 20-year subsidy contracts cover­ ing its Gulf-United Kingdom and Con­ tinent, Atlantic-United Kingdom and Continent, North Atlantic-Scandina­ vian, Baltic and South Atlantic-United Kingdom and Continent north of Por­ tugal services. The company already has secured a long-term contract for its Atlantic and Gulf-India, Pakistan, Red Sea, Persian Gulf service. held Dec. 4 marking the 100th day of the strike. The strikers are members of the Transportation and Allied Workers of California, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. In a telegram to the members of the Striking cab drivers union, AFL-CIC President Meany praised them for their "dedicated resistance to the anti-union tactics of the Yellow Cab Company." The telegram, which was read at the rally by R. R. Richardson, executive secretary of the San Diego-Imperial Continued on Page 33 ptllOW W: ji^liNFAiR IfefrfrfirfS " l^touTt- i -, pthilW , •.. Striking cab drivers me: nh In a "Union Is Alive—^Yellow Cab Is Dead" parade In San Diego marking the 100th day of their strike. They carried a makeshift coffin signifying the death of Yellow Cab and later led a motorcade through the streets of the city. ,1•lA r J �last month. The riverboat sustained only slight damage in the incident, whUe the 565-foot Liberian bulk carrier Star Nadine sustained no visible damage. The accident occurred as the Star Nadine was being tended by two tugs before docking at a grain elevator. The wind apparently caught the ship and turned her sideways in the river jusi as the Delta Queen was headed upriver during a weekend plantation river cruise. No crewmembers were hurt, but a few passengers suffered minor injuries. The Delta Queens cruise schedule was not interrupted, and she will still be running between New Orleans and Natchez, Miss, and Vicksburg, Miss, until Jan. 2, when the steamboat will lay up for one month before beginning her 1977 season. St. Louis Negotiations are under way for a new contract with Eagle Marine Service, a St. Louis-based harbor and fleeting service. The present contract expires on Jan. 31 of next year. A negotiations committee was elected by the 30 SIU members who work for Eagle Marine. Several meetings have already been held. Detroit Most dredging projects of SlU-contracted companies in the Great ^akes have already shut d9wn for the winter, but Great Lakes Towing Co. boats in all Great Lakes ports are still busy docking ships and bringing domestic ships into harbor for lay up. By Jan. 1, however, all SlU-contracted inland operations on the Great Lake's will have ceased, except for six tugs which Hannah Inland Waterways operates year-round in the cross-Lakes towing of petroleum products. Paducah, Ky. * • * • Ice has been appearing in the Mississippi River here about a month earlier than normal, both because of the early and severe winter the region has been experiencing and the drought this summer and fall which left the river danger­ ously low. The Coast Guard says it foresees no immediate problems with river navigation in the St. Louis port, but warmer temperatures and some rain would certainly be welcome. The M/V Southland, a fleeting towboat operated by American Commercial Barge Line, sank at the company's dock in Cairo, 111. on the Ohio River, about 40 miles from Paducah. The cause of the sinking is as yet unknown. No one aboard was injured, and the crew was rescued by the ACBL boat D. Ray Miller which was nearby making up a tow. The Southland was eventually raised, but the company plans to sell her and replace her with another boat. Meanwhile another ACBL boat, the W.A. Kernan, is taking up the Southland's fleeting dutif 3 at Cairo temporarily. Jacksonville Shipping is good here, as Caribe Towing Co. is now operating four boats^— the Defender, the Bulwark, the Monitor, and the Pioneer—on the container barge run from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. New Orleans The 1800 hp. towboat Lenward Stevens, owned and operated by American Commercial Barge Line Company of Jeffersonville, Ind., has just crewed up here for operation on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River System. The Stevens will be joined by an identical boat, the Delmar Jaeger in coming months. The SlU-contracted riverboat Delta Queen had a minor scraping collision with a ship in the Mississippi River near Westwego in New Orleans Harbpr You win, Fenwick, there is a Santa Clans. Old Salt Saw the Steamboat, Sailing Days John 'Bananas' Z/ere/s^ 71, Passes Away Retired Seafarer John "Bananas" Ziereis, 71, died in his sleep of a heart attack last month in St. Louis, Mo. He was a man of many nicknames, many experiences, and many talents. His family called him Jack. Among his shipmates he acquired the name "Bananas" because of his fondness for the fruit. His sea stories and "old salt" appearance, complete with white beard and tattoos, won him the nickname "Captain John" among his friends and neighbors around the SIU Hall in St. Louis, where he spent the last five years of his life. He was born in Dubuque, la. on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1905. The excitement of the passing steam­ boats and of the ever-flowing river filled young Jack Ziereis with an adventurous spirit and a love of boats and water which were never to leave him. In his early teen years, he managed to get odds jobs on excursion steamers working, in the Dubuque Harbor. At 18, the desire for further adventure overtook him and he signed as an ordi­ nary seaman on the cargo ship Archer, headed for the Philippines. During the next 16 years Brother Ziereis sailed both non-union and with the old International Seaman's Union. He worked on all kinds of ships—on the Great Lakes, from both coasts, and on South American and Indian runs. t' ''•.'<*«' L A recent photo shows the late Captain John "Bananas" Ziereis at his desk in the St. Louis Union Hall. Loved by all who knew him, Brother Ziereis passed away in his sleep in his apartment above the hall, surrounded by his beloved maritimememorabilia from 50 years of seafaring. Seafarer Ziereis had an abiding de­ for 25 days" work as quartermaster back light in sailing ships. The job of which in 1928. he spoke most fondly was in 1926 sailJoined SIU in 19>39 ing on the yacht Cythera which he In January of 1939, just a few called "one of the finest sailing vessels months after the SIU was formed, John I've ever been aboard." Ziereis joined the Union in the port of He was always keenly aware of the Baltimore. Brother Ziereis sailed with SIU's contribution to the welfare of the the SIU as AB and bosun for 32 years. merchant seaman, since he could re­ During that time he became rather member such things as being paid $50 famous in seafaring circles. Author Richard Bissell, who grew up in Dubuque with Ziereis and has writ­ ten several books about the river, men­ tions Ziereis in his book My Life on the Mississippi, Or Why I Am Not Mark Twain. Bissell tells of being interviewed for a job with a barge line in Chicago by a man who had worked "on the deep water and the Seven Seas as a deck officer and he was a pistol." Bissell, when asked by his cocksure interviewer whom he had sailed with on the Exochorda, replied, "The only officers I knew were Mr. Kelly and Mr. Faye. Frank Pickard was bosun. And Jack Ziereis was on there, they called him 'Bananas.' He was sort of famous." "So you shipped with 'Bananas,' did you?," the interviewer asked. "He was on the Grace Line with me." Bissell got the job. The telling of sea stories would have to rank first on a list of Brother Ziereis' talents. In his nearly 50 years of sea­ faring, "Captain John" experienced his share of excitement and near disaster. He could tell quite a tale of adventure aboard ship and in the many exotic ports which he visited. John "Bananas" Ziereis had an artis­ tic streak which showed up in the poetry which he wrote and the photographs which he took. Predictably enough, his Continued on Page 28 Seafarers Log Page 6 •••if I.:'. �IT Headquarters ^^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drbzak The brotherhood of the sea and the community of Seafarers, Lakers and Boatmen in the SIU is a good one. For many of us, it is the only community we know. Through our Union, young people who otherwise might not have had a chance in life get to learn a trade. They can upgrade their skills at the Harry Lundeberg School and qualify for high paying, responsible positions on ships and tugs. Or they can get a high school equivalency diploma. We have friend­ ship, freedom and self respect. However, our community is threatened on many fronts. The Coast Guard is seeking to eliminate unlicensed ratings aboard ships. Government support for the shipping industry is unpredictable. But perhaps the most deadly threat comes from alcohol. Alcohol eats away at the inside of a person leading to an early death. It is a killer disease. Although some of the brothers who suffer from this disease are able to perform their job on board ship, many cannot. Some alcoholic brothers are too drunk to even appreciate the fine community we live in and their be­ havior separates them from the other members. It is not dilficult to see why drinking might become a problem for a sailor. Many of our members come from broken homes. In addition, our work takes us away from the homes we do set up. Loneliness and maintaining a good family life becomes a problem. Modem ships with their long voyages and short stays in port add to the strain. Many of our problems were overlooked in the past and one of our most im­ portant ones was a drinking problem. But now, we are confronting alcoholism the same way we confront our other problems—we seek a constructive solution. We have decided that we must give an alcoholic a chance in life and that we. as a Union, must deal with psychological as well as economic problems. Through the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, we offer a sick brother real help. During the one year the Center has been around, more than 80 members have been through the program and the success rate for treatment is high. Re­ cently we had a seminar on "Rehabilitation: One Union's Approach to Alco­ holism" and we had a chance to hear these brothers speak for themselves. They told the audience how much they were enjoying their new lives as sober produc­ tive members of our community. And they had only the highest praise for the Center and the staff. (See special supplement in this Log). Port agents, management representatives and two elected delegates from each port attended the conference which was held on the weekend of Nov. 12, 13 and 14. The object was to show everyone just how our program works and why it is important to deal with the alcoholism problem head-on. At the last seminar, held in January 1976, we were asking what the Union could do about the problem. Now we know. At this conference, we learned step by step how to identify an alcoholic brother, how to confront him, and how to get him into treatment. Needless to say, laughing at an alcoholic brother, or blaming him for his disease is no solution. Nobody knows why some people can drink every day and never become addicted, while others start to develop a problem from the very first shot. The only solution is to get the sick brother into the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center or into a program in his home port, if he can­ not go to Piney Point. To save our alcoholic brothers, to show real brotherhood, we are going to have to make some changes in our own attitudes. Shipping out an alcoholic or covering for him will not help. The idea that you are ratting on a friend if you confront him with his drinking problem is no longer acceptable. We want to save the lives of members who are alcoholics and everyone in this Union is going to have to participate. Given the spirit of the SIU brother­ hood, I'm sure we can make the program work. Already since the seminar, attendance at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center has increased. The Center and the staff can take care of 14 residents at a time, yet last year, which was our first year, we averaged eight members in treatment. Now the Center is filled to capacity and more members are asking about the program. This means that delegates and port agents who attended the seminar carried the word back home. / h /P, I Vf \ri -I- Drozak Sees Congress Widening Use of Lakes Fleet A determined effort "to broaden U.S.-flag service on the Great Lakes" will be initiated in the next Congress, according to Frank Drozak, executive vice president of the SIU. Making these remarks last month on behalf of Paul Hall, SIU and AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department presi­ dent, at the 17th Annual Dinner-Dance of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity MTD Port Council, Drozak summed up the problem in one word, "cargo." He said that "over the years, the major­ ity of the cargo moving out of the Lakes to ports throughout the world has moved on foreign-flag vessels. Our job is to reverse that trend." Drozak affirmed that the only sure answer to U.S. maritime expansion for the Great Lakes as well as for the en­ tire nation is passage in Congress of a national cargo policy. Such a policy would reserve a percentage of Amer­ ica's foreign commerce for U.S. ships through cargo preference and bilateral sharing agreements. Vice President Drozak predicted that a national cargo policy would be of special significance to the Great Lakes because "the Lakes maritime industry is based on a wide variety of cargoes and on a geographical balance in the shipment of goods." He also stressed that "putting more Lakes cargo on U.S. ships would mean additional vessels under the U.S. flag, with the new jobs they would produce." He forecasted "it is likely that these vessels would be built in the Great Lakes area, thus expanding the employ­ ment generating benefits." Drozak then called for the "grass­ roots support" of the Chicago and other Port Councils throughout the nation in the legislative fight for a national cargo policy. The Chicago Port Council itself, under the 17-year leadership of Coun­ cil President Benny Pachalski, has December, 1976 grown to 52 member afliliates and is very active in local union and political activities. Pachalski is also president of the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago. Some Headway Made Even without a cargo preference law. Vice President Drozak asserted that the U.S. merchant marine has made signifi­ cant advancement on the Lakes in the past year. He said the breakthrough came last year when Congress passed legislation reserving a portion of Title XI (Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970) construc­ tion and operating subsidy money for the Lakes. He said, "this landmark achievement meant that new U.S. ships built to operate to foreign ports from the Lakes could be assured adequate subsidy support." Drozak also pointed out that there has been a "gradual modernization of the Great Lakes fleet, once the oldest in the world. He said the Lakes fleet has seen an influx of new and efficient vessels, employing technology such as self-unloading ore carriers, tug-barge vessels and other modern ships. The SIU vice president noted another SIU Joins Group recent plus for Great Lakes shipping— the establishment this year of Maritime Administration branch office in Cleve­ land "to better facilitate Great Lakes companies using various MARAD pro­ grams." In closing. Vice President Drozak af­ firmed that the positive steps already taken by the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment to revive U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes is "only the beginning of a major new program to assure U.S. vessels a major share of cargo from every U.S. port." SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, second right, presents ships wheel to Frank Bryant of the Painters District Council at the annual Chicago MTD Port Council Dinner-Dance last month. Bryant was given the Council's Man of the Year award. Far left in photo is Bernard Sniegowski, vice president of the Painters International Union, and far right is Bernard Pachalski, presi­ dent of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity MTD Port Council. Pachalski is also president of the Iron Workers District Council. AFL-CIO Reactivates Food Trades Department WASHINGTON—The SIU joined with 11 other national unions in reac­ tivating the AFL-CIO Food and Bev­ erage Trades Department. The new labor group immediately agreed to co­ operate on common legislative goals and organizing efforts, and to work to­ gether to resolve jurisdictional prob­ lems. James T. Housewright, president of the Retail Clerks, was elected president. Daniel B. Conway, president of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers, was named secretary-treasurer. In addition to the SIU, Retail Clerks and the Bakery and Confectionery Workers, the member unions of the new AFL-CIO department include the Meat Cutters, Hotel and Restaurant Employees, Distillery Workers, Grain Millers, Laundry Workers, Service Em­ ployees, Operating Engineers, Plumb­ ers, and the Retail, Wholesale and De­ partment Store Union. The Department will hold its first regular convention in December 1977 in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a major legislative goal for the Department will be to strengthen the Fair Labor Stand­ ards Act in order to raise the minimum wage and do away with exemptions on coverage of the wage law. AFL-CIO President George Meany pledged the full support of the federa­ tion to the programs of the department. Page? i �The Lakes Picture Detroit Ice is forming very early this year in the Detroit area with temperatures in early December dipping below zero. The intense cold, coupled with predictions of a very difficult winter, threaten this port's "extended shipping" season which is scheduled to run from Dec. 20 to Feb. 15. SIU operators originally slated 15 deep draft vessels to run during the "ex­ tended" season, employing about 300 Great Lakes Seafarers. However, if the present weather trend holds true, the number of ships sailing could be cut to as few as three. Bad weather in the Saginaw Bay area may force the SlU-manned sandsucker Niagra to come south early this year. Presently, she is delivering sand to car factories, which use the product for molds. Ice has already formed over much of the bay. Despite the weather, the 1,000-foot long tug-barge marriage known as the Presque Isle is expected to operate throughout the "extended" season. Erie Navigation has informed the Detroit Union Hall that its two vessels were laid up for the winter this month. The Day Peckinpaugh, a cement carrier, will call Utica, N.Y. home for the winter, and the sandboat M/V St. John will weather the winter in Lorain, Ohio. Buffalo An early winter blizzard buried the city of Buffalo this month under snow and drifts four feet high. The snow, making many roads impassable, forced a number of establishments and offices including the SIU Hall here to shut down for awhile. The weather has also put four SlU-manned ships of the Kinsman fleet into suspended animation here. The vessels, fully loaded with grain, are waiting to unload at Buffalo's grain terminals, presently inoperative due to the weather. When they do unload, however, the four ships will join six sisterships in winter layup in either Cleveland, Lorain or Toledo, Ohio. Transit have gone into winter layup. The ships take passengers from Mich­ igan's Upper Peninsula to scenic Mackinac Island, a favorite summer tourist spot for Michiganites. x. • y A u- u • A , The ships provide the only transportation to the island which is dotted with old French forts and other areas of historic interest. No cars are allowed on the island and transportation is restricted to feet, bicycles and horse buggies. One of the Arnold Transit ships will remain in operation the entire winter. Cleveland The Coast Guard has scheduled a seminar here for February to discuss the problems of winter navigation on the Lakes, as well as to conduct a new round of safety hearings. This is the second group of safety hearings to be conducted by the Coast Guard since the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald late last year, in which 29 men including one SIU member lost their lives. The SIU will be represented at the February seminar. Alpena Gale force winds on Thunder Bay have forced many of the ships in the area onto the hook. The Coast Guard released gale warnings every day for four weeks here in late November and early December. ^When They Lay Up' When the winter winds and ice force scores of huge Lakers into hibernation in some sheltered port, the crew doesn't just disappear. In fact, when a ship lays up for the winter, the work for some of the crew can last for as long as three to six weeks. Deck department men have several days work stowing all the deck gear as well as closing down the pilot house and boarding up the windows. The blackgang works on general maintenance, and depending on the amount of work needed, they could be at it up to six weeks. As long as some of the crew is aboard working, several steward department members, usually a chief steward, a cook and a porter, remain aboard to keep the crew well fed. Eventually, though, the entire crew is gone and these giant silenced Lakers stand tall side-by-side waiting for another Great Lakes winter to subside. Diiliith Temperatures nosedived in this Lake Superior port this month reaching as low as 22 degrees below zero, with a stiff wind chill factor making it feel like 59 below. On Nov. 28 there was no ice in Duluth's Harbor, but just four days later the Siberian-like temperatures quickly formed 9 inches of ice. As a result, the Coast Guard ordered all low horsepower vessels into layup, and navigation for the bigger ore carriers is slow and difficult. Early this month, it took the new SlU-manned self unloader Sam Laud four hours to make a usual one hour run across the ice-bound Duluth Harbor to an unloading site. Frankfort i The weather is bad here, too, but come hell or high water, the SlU-manned carferry Viking will operate throughout the long winter on its route across Lake Michigan from Frankfort, Mich, to Kewaunee, Wise. The trip usually takes three-and-a-half to four hours. Six of the seven SlU-manned small excursion ships, operated by Arnold November Jobless Rate of 8.1 Percent Hits '76 Peak Last month the nation's unemploy­ ment rate climbed to 8.1 percent, a high for the year, from October's 7.9 percent. The U.S. recession peak of 8.9 percent jobless was reached in May 1975. A key factor in the jump of the monthly unemployment rate was the layoffs of adult men whose jobless rate rose from 6.3 percent to 6.5 percent (a 1976 high) and for married men whose unemployment rate increased from 4.4 percent to 4.6 percent. For fulltime workers, the rate went from 7.6 percent to 7.7 percent. Houston IBEW Beef Backed Also apparently related to the higher jobless rate for adult males was the fact that during last month 147,000 more workers lost their last job bringing to a total of 3,925,000 those who had suffered the same fate. This figure is the top for this year and is 460,000 above the May low. In November, 200,000 more jobless workers in the country were added to the 7,769,000 in the ranks of the un­ employed. Only 357,000 persons found jobs last month and almost 560,000 more workers entered the 95.9-million labor force. ^Qa5on6' (ftQQtin^5 Pages Me? You were supposed to relieve Queuten! Houston SIU picketers show their support for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 66 strikers against the Houston Lighting and Povyer Co. recently with placards and music in a protest demonstration there. Seafarers Log �Washington Activities A. R By B. Rocker The study maintains that "the United States can no longer maintain parallel military transportation capabilities when the private sector can do the job." NACOA WILL ADDRESS PROBLEMS OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION The National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (NACOA), an arm of Congress, this month adopted a motion to begin a study of the entire field of marine transportation, including the problem of conflict between com­ mercial and national security goals, and the failure of present merchant marine policy. Committee director. Dr. Donald McKeman pointed out the steady decline of the U.S. merchant marine, particularly in comparison to fleets of other nations. McKernan said that despite direct subsidies to merchant shipping, the U.S. merchant marine has failed to prosper in the way it was intended under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The study will require 18 months to complete, and former Congressman Larry Hogan (R-Md.) suggested that along with the executive and legislative branches, trade associations and unions ought to be petitioned for help. r .•fie, . - •; '1 •i- President-elect Carter's meetings with members of the Ford Cabinet and appointments for his own Administration have been highly visible and the sub­ ject of much speculation. Congress, with considerably less visibility, is preparing for the First Session of the 95th Congress, opening Jan. 4. The Senate will swear in 18 new senators, the largest group since 1958, which may have an influence in changing that very traditional body. In addi­ tion, a proposal to reorganize the committee system in the Senate is pending and Sen. Stevenson, chairman of the Select Committee, expects the Senate to act on the plan early in the session. The House was reorganized in 1974. Majority Leader Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill (D-Mass.) will replace retiring Carl Albert as speaker of the House. Rep. Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and Rep. Thomas Downing, chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, both retired this year. Rep. Thomas Ashley (D-Ohio) who is the senior Democrat on the committee and thus in line for chairmanship is also second in seniority on the Banking and Currency Committee, and has not decided which option to pursue. TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMISSION CONVENES The National Transportation Policy Study Commission, established under the Federal Aid Highway Act, met last month to set up the ground rules for its assessment of the nation's present and future transportation needs. The com­ mission is charged with defining the proper mix of highway, rail, air, pipeline and marine transport. The maritime industry will be monitoring the activities of the commission very closely. Deep concern has already been voiced over the makeup of the 19-member body, which is conspicuously without a single member from the maritime industry, either labor or management. CARGO PREFERENCE AND THE 95TH CONGRESS With President-elect Jimmy Carter on record in favor of a strong, viable U.S.-flag fleet, the maritime industry looks forward to steps toward a compre­ hensive national cargo policy after the inauguration and the opening of the 95th Congress. The industry feels that in addition to a cargo preference law there will be a reaffirmation of the Jones Act, which protects the nation's coastwise shipping, and the establishment of a Cabinet-level office for the coordination of all mari­ time activities. STUDY URGES GREATER DEFENSE ROLE FOR MERCHANT FLEET A Washington, D.C., research organization, the American Enterprise Insti­ tute for Public Policy Research, has just published an in-depth study of the nation's defense transportation system, concluding that the private transporta­ tion sector can meet most, if not all, of the needs of the Department of Defense at a significant saving, and without impairing overall defense readiness. SPAD is die union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution withont fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. A Father and Son Combination: In the Harbor and on the Sea Someday deepsea member Raul Guerra just might find himself on a ship that is being docked by his son, Raul Jr. The senior Brother Guerra, a mem­ ber of the engine department, ships out of the SIU port of Houston. He is currently sailing as electrician and re­ frigeration maintenanceman on the 55 Sea-Land Consumer. The younger Raul Guerra works as a tug deckhand for an SlU-contracted shipdocking company, G & H Towing Co. of Houston. Brother Guerra Sr. has sailed on SIU ships for 25 years, so it was only nat­ ural that his name'sake become inter­ ested in working on the water, too. In­ stead of following exactly in his father's footsteps, however, Raul Jr. decided to work on tugs instead of ships. The 23-year-old Boatman chose an excellent route to his present career. As soon as he graduated from high school he enrolled in the Harry Lundeberg School's entry Deckhand Program. Truly a veteran Piney Point Boatman, Brother Guerra was a member of IBU Class No. 3, back in 1973. He went stiaight from Piney Point to his job December, 1976 with G & H, where he has been ever since. "I like working four days on and four days off," says the younger Brother Guerra, explaining his preference for working on boats. "This schedule gives me pienty of time to follow my outside interests. And besides," he adds with a chuckle, "on a harbor tug you're al­ ways in sight of land." Brother Guerra Jr. has a most re­ warding outside interest to pursue when he is not working on his regular boat, the tug Ling. He is starting his own real The SIU father and son team of Boatman Raul Guerra, Jr. (left) and Sea­ farer Raul Guerra, Sr. get together on the deck of the Sea-Land Consumer in the port of Houston, last month. In the background is the son's company, G & H Towing. estate business, in which he purchases and refurbishes houses and mobile homes for resale. Although father and son do not work together on the water, their interests blend nicely on land—Raul Sr. enjoys helping his son with the electrical work on his income property. Dad spends his sparetime on other mechanical pursuits as well, such as repairing autos and building go-carts for his children. Raul Guerra Sr. and his wife Betty have five other offsprings in addition to Raul Jr., the oldest. The Guerra family lives near Houston in Texas City, just a few blocks from the waterfront, where they all enjoy fishing and other water sports. And at least one more Guerra son is considering a career with the SIU. Raul Guerra Sr. has a comfortable SIU retirement to look forward to in a few years. And what of his son's future? "I want to go back to Piney Point to upgrade," Raul Jr. says wisely. So, if the son's tug ever does dock the father's ship. Brother Raul Guerra Jr. will probably be in the Ling's wheelhouse, running the whole show. ^ INLAND [Hi Pages J �Houston Meetmg:New Hall, Carter and the USPHS I Second Pumpman Charlie C. Connor (left) and OS Pete Dolan who later took jobs on the SS Eagle Voyager (Sea Transport), await the start of the Houston membership meeting. SlU Vice President Paul Drozak dis­ cusses the opening of a new Houston hall in the spring. • './• / • :.' . ' 'i' '7 ' i.';';'-'' Registering on the beach with Patrolman Joe Perez (right) during the meeting was Brother Bob Fulk. In a group shot, Houston members listen attentively to Union business being discussed. , Page 10 ^^ At the monthly meeting last month were Seafarers Robert Bunch (left) of the engine department and Albert Coles of the deck department. T "Can President Carter help to keep the USPHS Hospitals open?" asks QMED Perry Ellis of the chairman. OS Johnny Hagen (left) talks some matter over with Wiper Russell Haynes. V Seafarers Log �I McCartaey Stirs SlU Support for U.S. Cargo Policy At a conference held in New York City Nov. 23 to debate the role of third-flag ocean carriers in American foreign trade, George McCartney, SIU N.Y. port agent, emphasized the Un­ ion's support for a national cargo-pol­ icy. "The elements of this cargo policy would include cargo preference and bi­ lateral shipping arrangements between the United States and its trading part­ ners," he said. As an example of cargo preference, he mentioned the SIU support for legis­ lation requiring that a percentage of America's crude oil imports be carried on U.S^ilag tankers. Although this leg­ islation was pocket vetoed by President Ford, Brother McCartney noted that "we will be pursuing that goal again in the coming months in the new Con­ gress." The ctmference was called by the Friends of the Seaman's Church Insti­ tute and held in the institute's New York City headquarters. Other speakers at the conference in­ cluded representatives x)f third-flag car­ riers—^Danish and Soviet lines, freight forwarders, American steamship lines, shippers . and Government maritime agencies. Because each of the speakers represented a different point of view, debate was heated and centered around whether to protect the American mer­ chant marine against the often cheaper third-flag carriers. Here the state-supported Soviet steamship lines was singed out for cri­ ticism by Donald Aldridge, executive vice president of the United States Lines as well as by freight forwarders and shippers who themselves take ad­ vantage erf the cheaper Russian rates. It was pointed out that rate cutting by the Russians, who do not need to make a profit from their operations, could put the American merchant fleet out of business. Afterwards, the Russians could raise their rates whenever they wanted. McCartney noted that the SIU was "especially concerned about the inva­ sion of American foreign commerce by Soviet ships, through rate-cutting which cannot be matched." A good solution to the overall prob­ lem of third-flag shipping would be cargo preference legislation and bi­ lateral shipping agreements, McCartney suggested. "We subscribe to something like the 40-40-20 percentage arrange­ ment, which the United Nations Con­ ference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) appears tp favor over­ whelmingly. That is, 40 percent of the commerce between two nations to be carried out by each of the trading part­ ners, with 20 percent to be carried by third-flag vessels." If the trading part­ ners don't have the cargo carrying capability, then the third-flag ships can play a greater role, he explained. Flag-of-convenience vessels "which is a nice way of referring to tax-dodg­ ing, runaway flag ships" also contribute to Ae problems of American shipping, McCartney pointed out. "We feel that the operators of the vessels contribute nothing to our economy but rather are a drain on our balance of payments. We are constantly battling this deviceof reg­ istering American-owned ships under registries of countries such as Liberia and Panama, a practice which eventu­ ally must be eliminated in the national interest." The fact that foreign-flag carriers dominate U.S. ocean-going foreign trade was behind the concern about third-flag ships. Lajst year, U.S.-flag carriers transported 31 million tons, or 5.1 percent of the 612 million tons of waterbome cargo that moved in our foreign trade, according to Howard F. Casey, deputy assistant secretary for maritime affairs of the U.S. Maritime Administration. He blamed the situa­ tion partially on- the lack of a modem bulk carrier fleet. Cannery Yforkers Ink 1st Contract in U.S. Samoa Culminating a bitterly fought threeyear organizing campaign, the SIUNAafiiliated United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific has suc­ ceeded in negotiating the first contract ever for workers in American Samoa. The Union won the right to bargain for the workers at Van Camp Sea Food Co. after receiving a 2 to 1 mandate from the company's 600 employees in an NLRB-conducted election last year. The Union actually had lost a. pre­ vious NLRB election there, but filed unfair labor charges against the com­ pany, and the Labor Board subse­ quently overturned the election and ordered a new one. The new contract, which provides for hourly increases of 12 to 19 cents an hour in each of the two years of the agreement, was unanimously approved by the workers. Steve Edney, president of the Can­ nery Workers, said that when the Union first began organizing in Samoa- "the people were afraid because they didn't know what unions stood for, and the company threatened them with the lie that the carmery would move out of Samoa if the union was accepted." Edney also remarked that the new contract "may appear modest by U.S. mainland standards, but you have to start somewhere and I believe it will go a long way toward bringing better working conditions for all Samoans." Anoflm Drive Presently, the Union is involved in another bitter organizing drive in Samoa at the Star Kist cannery, which employs 700 people. There has already been one NLRB election that the Union lost. However, the Union filed unfair labor charges against the company, and again, the NLRB overturned the election. At first, the Labor Board simply ordered a new election. But the Union appealed this decision on the grounds that the com­ pany's extreme unfair labor practices "had destroyed conditions for effective organizing." The NLRB General Counsel agreed and subsequently issued a bargaining order for the Union, contingent on concurrance from an NLRB administra­ tive law judge. In other words, the Union may be awarded bargaining status for the workers without another election. Public hearings on the issue begin next February. Steve Edney said "such rulings are rare, but with the backing of the NLRB General Counsul, we feel we have a good case and" will come out on top." During the Star KIst Drive, Union or­ ganizers were threatened and coerced. whfle a company hired front organiza­ tion, the National Liberation Move­ ment, led a widespread anti-union rampaigii. Congratulate Moynihan New Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) on the _ right gets congratulatory handshake from N.Y. Port Agent George McCartney (left) and the good wishes of Seafarer Louis N. Cirighano, who is a member of the Passaic (N.J.) Board of Education, at an election rally held in New York City on Nov. 2. Quarterly Financial Unit Meets For Soyiet-American Relations The seven members of the Union's Quarterly Financial Committee met early this month to check the books at Headquarters. On the committee, elected at the December membership meeting in New York, are, clockwise from far left: Chief Cook Raymond Perez; Chief Steward Ivan Buckley; AB Nick D'Amante; Chairman Warren Cassidy of the steward department; William Koflowitch of the engine department; Chief Steward Aingel Seda, and Chief Steward Bob L. Scarborough. December, 1976 Seafarers of the SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) add to Soviet-American relations by joining with part of the Russian crew of the M/V General Leseldze -on board the U.S.S.R. vessel in the Russian port of Poti. Page II •W "Si - \ •1 �'V-- ?•... Boatmen Moved Bumper '76 Grain Crop SlU Boatmen who handle grain barges a vital role in oar nation's economic well-being. Dei^ite low water conditions on the Mississippi and delays at Locks 26, the towing industry transported 40 percent of diis year's hamper crop of midwestem grain. Much of this grain moved throi^h the St. Louis area, where the Boatmen on this page can be seen doing their usual eflBcient job. Some SIU Boatmen work on large linebbats such as the Jack Wofford of American Commercial Baige Une Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. These boats operate up and down tiie Missi^ippi and Illinois Rivers, dropping off empty baiges npbonnd and picking up loads downbonnd. Barge fleeting services, such as the INUWID ,„,™e LJOtfATERS SlU-contracted Ea^e Marine Service of St. Louis, hdp assemUe grain barges into larger tows for their southward journey. Their job includes shuttling empty and loaded barges m and out of the several local grain terminals. The efficient flow of grain on the in­ land waterways is cracial to our na­ tion's economy. Without low-cost grain transportation, we would all be paying more for scores of grain related prod­ ucts. The towing industry also enables our country to export some of its grain, contributing significantly in the nation's balance of trade with foreign countries. I Boatman Bud Prine, sailing lead deckhand, works aboard grain barge tow of his boat, the Jack Woffard, op­ erated by American Commercial Barge Line. The boat was locking through Lock 26 at Altoh,.lll. on the Mississippi River. MAfhile moving her tow of grain and soybean products through Lock 26, the M/V Jack Woffard seems to have disturbed a hungry flock of birds. Alas! Grain, grain everywhere but not a morsel to eat. SIU Deckhands Melvin Hand and John Johns of the boat Nancy Allen drop off empty grain barge at St. Louis grain terminal. .Page 12 ti Deckhand Frank Floyd of the Jack Woffard unwinds ratchet as boat locks through at Alton, III. Boatman David Ricketts works on tow of the Jack Woffard at Lock 26. Seafarers Log i •• /. r .-v' . A. : • �Hepresenfafion and Goals Cited How the AFL-CIO Serves the Labor Movement This is the seventh in a seriesS of articles which the Seafarer^ I Log is publishing to explain how 1^, various organisations affect the I Jobs and job security of Seafarers, The American Federation of La­ bor and Congress of Industrial Or­ ganizations—known more familiarly as the AFL-CIO—is a voluntary federation of 109 national and inter­ national unions in the United States. It was established on Dec. 5, 1955 when the two separate labor federa­ tions merged into a single trade union center. At its base, the AFL-CIO is peo­ ple, more than 14-million men and women in occupations as diverse as America itself—steelworkers. Sea­ farers, machinists, actors, television cameramen, waiters, cannery work­ ers, sales clerks, fishermen, engi­ neers, garment workers, college professors, printers, letter carriers, nurses, tugboat captains, school­ teachers, cab drivers, zoo keepers, etc., etc. In nearly every field of human endeavor, workers have formed unions to bargain collectively with their employers, striving to improve their way of life by achieving just wages and working conditions. The AFL-CIO itself does no bar­ gaining. It is a union of unions which was formed to represent the Amer­ ican labor movement and to serve its affiliated unions by: • Speaking for the whole labor movement before Congress and other branches of government. • Representing American labor in world affairs through its participa­ tion in the International Labor Or­ AMERICAN FEDERATION STAFF Accounting Civil Rights Community Services Data Processing Education International Affairs Legislation Library Organization and Field Services Political Education Publications Public Relations Purchasing Research Social Security Urban Affairs TRADI AND INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS Building Trades Induslrio! Union Label Trades Maritime Employees Metal Trades Public Employee Railway Employees [ 749 Loi .'' Department Councils December, 1976 ganization (ILO), a United Nations agency, and through direct contact with the central labor organizations of free nations throughout the world. • Helping to organize the unor­ ganized in the United States. • Coordinating such activities as commuriity services, political educa­ tion and voter registration for greater effectiveness. The organizational structure of the AFL-CIO insures the preserva­ tion of the democratic process within the federation. Broad, general policies are estab­ lished at conventions which are held every two years, and which are par­ ticipated in by every affiliated na­ tional union. The convention elects the AFL-CIO president, secretarytreasurer and 33 vice presidents. These officers make up the AFL-CIO ployees, and the Food and Beverage Executive Council which governs Trades. These departments have federation affairs between conven­ their own executive boards, hold tions, supplements convention poli­ their own conventions, and manage cies and keeps them up-to-date. and finance their own programs. SIU President Paul Hall is a vice The aims and aspirations of the president of the AFL-CIO and is a AFL-CIO are clearly spelled out in member of the Executive Council. its constitution. In summary, these There is also a General Board, objectives are: made up of the Executive Council • To improve wages, hours and plus an officer of each affiliated union working conditions for workers. and each constitutional department. • To bring the benefits of free collective bargaining to all workers. The AFL-CIO also has eight con­ • To achieve equality of oppor­ stitutional departments which are trade and industrial groupings for tunity for all workers, regardless of unions with strong common interests. race, creed, color or national origin. • To support legislation which They are the Maritime Trades De­ will aid workers and to oppose harm­ partment, Building and Construction Trades, Metal Trades, Railway Em­ ful legislation. • To protect and strengthen dem­ ployees, Industrial Union, Union La­ bel and Service Trades, Public Em- ocratic institutions and to preserve America's democratic traditions. • To aid in promoting the cause of peace and freedom in the world. • To protect the labor movement against corruption and racketeers. • To safeguard the labor move­ ment from communists, fascjsts and other totalitarians. • To encourage workers to regis­ ter and vote, and to exercise fully their responsibilities as citizens. • To encourage the sale of unionmade goods through the use of the union label. Specific programs to achieve the AFL-CIO's goals are developed at conventions and by the Executive Council. These are carried out by standing committees established by the AFL-CIO, and are implemented on a day-to-day basic by the field and headquarters staff under the direc­ tion of the AFL-CIO president. The standing committees were set up to deal with legislation, civil rights, political education, ethical practices, international affairs, or­ STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION ganization, education, Social Secur­ of the ity, economic policy, community OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS services, housing, research, public relations, safety and occupational NATIONAL CONVENTION GENERAL BOARD health, and veterans affairs. Executive Council and (Every 2 Years) one principal officer of The SIU takes an active part in each national and in­ T ternational union and the affairs of the AFL-CIO, partici­ affiliated Department EXECUTIVE COUNCIL pating in organizing drives, educa­ President, Secretary-Treosorer, 33 Vice Presidents tion programs, legislation and politi­ STANDING COMMITTEES cal action. In addition to his activities Civil Rights as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Community Services OFFICERS Economic Policy and member of the Executive Coun­ President and Secretary-Treasurer Education Ethical Practices cil, SIU President Paul Hall is also Headquarters, Washington, D. C. Housing International Affairs the chairman of the federation's Or­ Legislotive ganizing Committee. Organization Political Educotion The AFL-CIO, for its part, has Public Relations 109 Research stood side by side with the SIU in Safety and Occu­ NATIONAL AND many of our Union's struggles. Dur­ pational Health INTERNATIONAL UNIONS Social Security ing the long legislative battle for en­ Veterans Affairs actment of a cargo preference law— the Eneigy Transportation Security 60,000 Lacal Unions of Act of 1974—the AFL-CIO lent its National and International Unions influence in Congress to help win STATE CENTRAL BODIES in 50 States ond passage of the act. The Federation 142 Local Unions Directly 1 Commonwealth Affiliated with AFL-CIO was also instrumental in helping to win passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. And, the AFL-CIO will Membership of the AFL-CIO, January 1, 1976 stand with ns in this next session of LOCAL CENTRAL BODIES in 745 Communities Congress when we again seek to 14.200.000 achieve a cargo preference law which will promote the jobs and job secur­ ity of SIU members. 1 V 1 ] Page 13 r i''i-: :U �w 91 B83SSy*^^fyaser<-#^i INGER (Reynolds Metals), October MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Wil­ Mgt.), October 3—Chairman, Recert­ liam Bushong; Secretary Duke Hall; ified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary S. Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Gamer. No disputed OT. Chairman Deck Delegate Jose Salinas; Engine discussed and read a letter on the Alco­ Delegate Barney Hireen; Steward Del­ holic Rehabilitation Program. The im­ egate Walter Cutter. $69.11 in ship's portance of donating to SPAD was also fund. No disputed OT. The last issue of discussed. A vote of thanks to the stew­ the Seafarers Log was read and dis­ ard department for a job well done. cussed and the chairman advised all Next port, Baltimore. crewmembers to read the Log from PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ front to back to get all the news. Also tober 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosim discussed the importance of donating C. Mize; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Edu­ to SPAD. Next port, Corpus Christi. cational Director N. Bathia. $10.20 in OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck Marine Transport), October 17— department. The Alcoholic Rehabilita­ Chaiman, Recertified Bosun R. D. tion Program poster was received and OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ posted. Observed one minute of silence tober 17—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ rine), October 24—Chairman, Recert­ tional Director H. Meredith; Deck Del­ in memory of our departed brothers. sun K. Hellman; Secretary L. J. Crane; ified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary H. egate C. H. Spina; Engine Delegate C. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Educational Director Roger P. Cole­ Huston; Educational Director M. Wil­ Killeen; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No. October 10—Chairman, Recertified man; Deck Delegate G. Hayes; Engine liams; Deck Delegate J. Spell; Engine disputed OT. A discussion was held on Bosun A. E. Weaver; Secretary B. Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate Delegate T. Rodriguz; Steward Dele­ the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center at Fletcher; Educational Director T. G. A. Lazorisak. Some disputed OT in gate O. Rios. No disputed OT. Letter Piney Point and the good job it is doing. Clark; Deck Delegate R. Rogers. No deck department. Chairman informed was received from Executive Vice Pres­ Also, a discussion on President Paul disputed OT. Chairman noted that the the members of the articles that are ident, Frank Drozak, explaining the Hall's Report. A vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log is being received regu­ contained in the Seafarers Log and that Ogden Marine 12-month articles in steward department for a job well done. larly. Discussed item Nos. 3 and 7 in they should read them so as to be better regard to days off and transportation, SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land the highlight notices of the August Log. informed on what is going on in the and was read and posted. A vote of Service), October 24—Chairman, Re­ Also advised crewmembers to read the Union and around them. Secretary ex­ thanks to the steward department. Re­ certified Bosun W. Byrne; Secretary R. Know Your Rights column in the Log. tended a vote of thanks to all depart­ port to the Seafarers Log: "This is a Hutchins. Chairman reported that the Next port. Corpus Christi. 30-hour ship. We pump out in 30 ments for making everything run Piney Point Alcoholic Rehabilitation hours, have 30 hours at sea and re­ MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount smooth on the ship and for keeping the Program is now in operation and any­ Shipping), October 6—Chairman, Re­ messrooms and pantry clean. Next port, turn. From Guayama, Puerto Rico to one who knows of a shipmate who either Aruba, Puenta, Cadone, Vene­ certified Bosun Billy G. Edelmon; Sec­ Seattle. needs help can take him to the SIU hall SEA-LAND COMMERCE (Sea- zuela or Puerto La Cruz. We sometimes retary A. Salem; Deck Delegate Marvin to register. The agent will take it from Zimbro; Engine Delegate Paul C. John­ Land Service), October 10—Chair­ lose track of what day it is. The weather there and see that he is enrolled. No son; Steward Delegate Young Mc­ man, Recertified Bosim L. G. G. Reck; is good, we have no snow." disputed OT. The entire crew gave the Millan. No disputed OT. Chairman will Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational FORT HOSKINS (Interocean Mgt.), steward department a vote of thanks for hold a discussion on the Alcoholic Re­ Director John B. Kirk; Steward Dele­ October 24—Chairman John Floyd; a job well done and for making the trip habilitation Program. A vote of thanks gate Walter R. Stewart. No disputed Secretary G. Rosholt; Educational Di­ pleasant. Observed one minute of sil­ was given to the steward department , OT. $339.20 in movie fund. Chairman rector C. Landa. No disputed OT. ence in memory of our departed for exceptionally good food and good advised crewmembers to read, the Sea­ $11.68 in ship's fund. Chairman has brothers. farers Log more closely to be up-to- folder about the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ service. Next port, Texas City. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ tion Program which will be posted on SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ date on what our Union is doing. A ber 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun vote of thanks to James Fuller, QM, the billboard for all those who are in­ ice), October 16—Chairman, Recerti­ L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Edu­ for playing tapes on the public address terested. Observed one minute of sil­ fied Bosun Anthony Palino; Secretary cational Director Glen; Deck Delegate system; the crew really, appreciated it. A. Seda. Some disputed OT in deck and A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ence in memory of our departed A. Mouiglio; Engine Delegate J, Diaz; brothers. engine departments. Chairman noted ment Steward Delegate S. Bell. No disputed for a job well done. Next port that the ship will go to Northern Europe SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land OT. A poster was received on the Alco­ Long Beach. on the next voyage. Also discussed the Service), October 31—Chairman, Re­ holic Rehabilitation Center and posted BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine importance of donating to SPAD. A certified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secre­ in the messroom. At this meeting the vote of thanks to the steward depart­ Mgt.), October 3—Chairman, Recertitary L. Nicholas; Educational Director program was discussed and the general ment for a job well done. Observed one ified Bosun Calixto L. Gonzales; Secre­ H. DuHadaway; Deck Delegate C. feeling is that it is another benefit along minute of silence in memory of our de­ tary J. Prats; Engine Delegate Juan Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Clious; with the many wonderful benefits which Guaris. $34 in ship's fund. No disputed parted brothers. Steward Delegate H. Jones. $35 in our Union affords it's membership. BR AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson OT. A discussion was held by ship's ship's fund. No disputed OT. The SIU Louis Moreno was returning to the ship Waterways), October 3—Chairman, chairman on the SIU and IBU merger educational pamphlet was received and when he tripped somehow on the gang­ Recertified Bosun D. D. Fleming; Sec­ and if we continue like this we are going p(5sted. Chairman" discussed the Alco­ way and fell through the ropes. He retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Direc­ to be one strong Union governed by one holic Rehabilitation Program and made landed on the dock and was badly hurt tor S. J. Browning. No disputed OT. unified Constitution. Also a discussion reference to the poster in the messhall and rushed to the hospital. The crew Chairman gave a report on the Seafarers was held on the President's Report and which contains all the information made inquiries this trip as to the condi­ Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program and why we cannot afford to sit still. Com­ needed for this service. It was suggested tion of Brother Moreno and was very the poster on the program was re­ paring our Union-^s il was 30 years that it be brought up at the next safety happy to hear he was doing very well. ceived and put on the bulletin board in ago, the American maritime labor meeting for the mates to be more speci­ We wish him a speedy recovery. The the crew messroom. Also asked all movement after years of struggling for fic on instructions of duties of each per­ crew was asked to pay special attention crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log recognition and dignity has achieved son at fire and boat drill. This has been when going on and off the ship in since it contains a lot of good informa­ many A^ictories. We should, keep the brought to the attention of the safety Texas, to do so with all precaution as tion. A vote of thanks to the steward SIU- strong and break new ground in ^meeting before. Next port, Rotterdam. this is still a very dangerous dock; developing a base of security for all department for a job well'done. Seafarers,* both the young men just starting out and the old-timers who are Official ship's minutes were also received frbm the following vessels: ready to retire. A vote of thanks to GALVESTON AMERICAN EXPLORER President, Paul Hall for all of his efforts ZAPATA PATRIOT TRANSINMANA MOHAWK to make the SIU today the strongest OGDEN CHALLENGER John Ashley CHARLESTON maritime Union in America. Also noted :^MOBILE. DELTA MAR Oliver N. Myers asks that you con­ was the importance of donating to PORTLAND LONG BEACH YELLOWSTONE tact him at Apt. 2F, 536 9th St., Brook­ SPAD. MARYLAND OAKLAND MAUMEE lyn, N.Y. 11215. LYMAN HALL EAGLE TRAVELER SEATTLE ; DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), Oc­ DELTA MEXICO IBERVILLE Clarence 'Tee Wee" Prior AGUADBLLA tober 24—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ DELTA PARAGUAY NECHES TAMARA GUILDEN • Vern Poulson asks that you contact sun Donald E, Pool; Secretary Teddy TEX JEFF DAVIS BALTIMORE him at 6039 South Tacoma, Wash. Kross; Educational Director Benjamin SEA-LAND MC LEAN JOSEPH HEWES OVERSEAS TRAVELER® Cooley; Deck Delegate George L. EsPuget Sound 98409. SEA-LAND VENTURE PONCE DE LEON | SEA-LAND RESOURCE teve; Engine Delegate Orlando Gon­ MERRIMAC Bernard Lee Gay CAROLINA ANCHORAGE I zales; Steward Delegate Cesar Guerra. GALLOWAY SAN JUAN TRANSCOLUMBIA f Ruby Gay-Cloutier requests that you $120 in movie fund. $70 in ship's fund. ALLEGIANCE- V - . DiELTA URUGUAY SEA-LAND EXCHANGE! contact her as soon as possible c/o Don Some disputed OT in deck department. COLUMBIA THOMAS LYNCH SEA-LAND PRODUC^^I Whitman at Box 488, Coats, N.C. Chairman explained the . work of the THOMAS JEFFERSON PENN I BANNER ships' committees and also discussed 27521. IZABETHPORT PUERTO RICO JACKSONVILLE f Piney Point. Report to Seafarers Log: Charlie Gard 5EA-LAND CONSUM«» JOHN TYLER GALVESTON "Ship just left Belem, Brazil. Will ar­ lEAVER STATE HUMACAO SEA-LAND FINANCE; Chris Killeen asks that you contact rive in Monrovia, Liberia on the 27th WRIH POTOMAC VAI^GE DEFENDEll, him as soon as possible at 926 Monroe of October. Then to Lagos-Apapa, lASlto CAOFORNIAlnr BROOi^^ Ave., Scranton, Pa. Nigeria." Personals Page 14 Seafarers Log �; , I V SS Manhattan Montreal^ Canada The 115,000-ton tanker, the 55 Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) has been charted by the Exxon Corp. for 18 months to carry oil from the North Slope's Alaskan Pipeline to the lower 48 states when the pipeline is completed by around the middle of next year. Exxon chartered the 55 Manhattan in 1969 converting her hull to an ice­ breaker when she made a successful test run from the port of Philadelphia plowing up through 15-foot thick ice-clogged Canada's Northwest Passage to Point Barrow, Alaska. The run was to test the economic feasibility of carrying oil over the northern route to East Coast ports. Last June she was on the grain run to Russia. Roman Gralewicz, 46, president of the SIU of Canada, in Geneva, Switzer­ land was named to the governing executive board of the Joint Maritime Com­ mission of the International Labor Organizationr. The 36-member commission nominated by the International Labor Con­ ference oversees international maritime affairs and sets worldwide standards for the wages and working conditions for seamen. Gralewicz was appointed by the Canadian Government as a "workers dele­ gate" to the 62nd International Maritime Conference in Geneva. SS Sea-Land Producer Last month, U.S. Attorney General Edward H. Levi gave the conditional green light to Federal construction licensing by waiving objections to proposed deepwater Gulf super oil ports off Freeport, Tex. and Grande Isle, New Orleans. Levi said he was okaying the ventures because of the nation's need for large oil import facilities. He urged requirements that would let all shippers use both ports. An onshore superport for Galveston faces a referendum vote next Jan. 15. Chief Steward Lambert Waldrop of the S-L 7 containership 55 Sea-Land Producer (Sea-Land) last month got a letter of commendation from the U.S. Public Health Service for attaining a perfect 100 score on sanitary inspection of the ship's steward department. She is the fourth Sea-Land vessel based in the port of New Orleans to be so cited, according to the company's port steward there, Art Lesh. The others are the Sea-Land Consumer, Sea-Land Venture and the Sea-Land Economy. SS Transindiana Seafarers and officers aboard the 55 Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) en­ joyed quite a delicious Thanksgiving Day Bicentennial dinner hosted by Capt. O. Sewell and prepared by maitre (T Chief Steward Walter J. Fitch, Chef James P. Barclay, Vegetable Cook Jose Cubano and Baker German Rios. Maitre d' Fitch served the crew such appetizing canapes as real caviar, anchovies stuffed, deviled eggs and smoked salmon and oysters to begin the feast. Or they could have had a shrimp cocktail, or egg nogg or a fruit salad with sour cream to start. Or crab soup imperial or Oriental-broiled fresh hali­ but steak. Chef Barclay then offered Seafarers a grilled, marinated shell steak smothered in mushroom sauce. Next came a sherry-basted roast young Tom turkey with oyster dressing, hen gravy and cranberry, spiced apple rings. If you were still hungry, you could have had a serving of baked, glazed Virginia ham in wine sauce. All of this gourmet food with a Portuguese red wine. Cook Cubano featured wild rice, candied sweet potatoes, asparagus and fresh corn on the cob. Baker RioS pro­ vided rolls, hot mince and pumpkin pie and fruit cake. An after dinner treat was Edam cheese. SS Delta Norte The 55 Delta Norte (Delta Line) has inaugurated a first port of call of one of the company's LASH vessels to Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala. SS Golden Endeavor On Christmas Day, the 55 Golden Endeavor (Aeron) hauled 76,000 tons of crude oil from a West African port to the Caribbean. J Freeporf, Tex., New Orleans^ Galveston Washington, D.C. The Washington-based Transportation Institute (TI) has urged President Ford to reject proposals to boost Panama Canal tolls for the second time in two years. In a letter to the President, the institute said the proposed 19 percent hike —on top of 1974's 20 percent increase—"would seriously jeopardize the abil­ ity of a large segment of American-flag shipping to continue a portion of their intercoastal operations." While a further increase "would place an additional burden on Panama Canal users" it would "do nothing to alleviate the basic financial problem of the Panama Canal Co." Rapidly rising operating costs are plaguing the com­ pany. Herb Brand, president of TI, mentioned the company's 1974 accounting decision whereby it began to write off treaty rights, excavation and other items thus raising measurable costs which must be covered. Congressional legislation to require the company to revert to its old accounting system failed to garner the necessary votes to pass. Brand added ffiat in view of the "large question surrounding this matter, we believe a cautious approach is called for. Consequently, we respectfully urge that you (Ford) do not approve the Panama Canal Co. petition for a rate in­ crease until an in depth examination can be made of all factors involved." Some South American nations and the nonsubsidized American Maritime Assn. have also objected to a jump in canal rates. Ii The U.S. has signed treaties with the Soviet Union and Mexico on America extending its 12-mile fishing zone to a 200-mile limit off her coasts on Mar. 1 and allowing Yankee fisherman to fish in a 200-mile area off the Mexican coasts. All vessels will have to register, obtain fishing permits and respect fish catch quotas. Japan and the U.S. are set to sign a fishing pact. Tom Cranford Heads Unit That Processes 2.5,000 Claims a Year It takes a lot of people to keep the SIU's Headquarters operations running smoothly. And one of the "smoothest operators" of all these people is Tom Cranford, head of the Claims Depart­ ment of the SIU Welfare Plan. Cranford's department annually pro­ cesses upwards of 25,000 welfare claims from SIU and UIW members and their dependents, translating into nearly $6 million in cash payments. His department, made up of 28 people, also handles all pension claims as well as applications for the,SIU's Annual Col­ lege Scholarship Program. Yet despite the workload, if a welfare claim is received by Cranford's depart­ ment on a Monday, and if all pertinent informatioff accompanies the claim, a check is in the mail to the member or his dependent by Friday. He explains, however, that claims are often delayed due to a lack of im­ portant information on the claim form or the failure to include other necessary documents such as doctor or hospital bills. As a part of the operation, the Claims Department maintains a tele- type office to get in quick touch with men)bers on ships or the ports, as well as a microfilm library which stores thousands of members' records. The Claims Department also works closely with the Union's computer data center Tom Cranford, standing, head of the Claims Department of the SIU Welfare Plan, goes over some work with Lou Delma at the Plan's offices in Brooklyn. to establish such items as a member's eligibility. Working for Union 16 Years Cranford, now 36 years of age, has been working for the Union for 16 years. He started out in June 1960 as a multilith operator printing forms for the Welfare Plan. He got the job with the Union just three days after coming to New York from his hometown of Lynch, Ky. When he first started the job, Cran­ ford actually planned to work only for the summer, and then continue his col­ lege studies at a school in New York. He had gone to Kentucky State College for four years but was 27 credits short of a degree in Business Administration. He originally wanted to be a teacher, but instead he decided to stay with the SIU. As the years went by, he became more and more involved in the Union and its operations. Cranford joined the Claims Depart­ ment in 1962 as a processor, working his way up to supervisor by 1967. In Continued on Page 33 Page 15 December, 1976 • • r-t';' J i. I �• It'k' '•• •"• Warrior Committee At a John F. Kennedy Airport payoff In the port of New York last month was the Ship's Committee of the SS Warrior (Sea-Land) of (I. to r.): Deck Delegate 0. Ensala; Chief Steward Oscar Smith, secretary-reporter; Educational Di­ rector Mikal Overgeaard; Engine Delegate Dennis Whalen, and Recertified Bosun John Japper, ship's chairman. The Warrior had experienced engine trouble north of Lisbon, Portugal and the crew was flown home. •\ Joseph Hewes Committee Recertified Bosun Raymond Ferrera (standing far left) ship's chairman of the SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) stands by at a payoff with (seated I. to r.): N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll, the ship's Deck Delegate William Moody and N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski. Standing (center to r.) are: Educational Director William Egan; Chief Steward Robert Outlaw, secfetary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Harry Foster. The ship paid off at Brooklyn's Pier 7. ; -J 4'• T'.fC;'. • > >'-1 ' ' 4* • • 1,..- .V. Vantage Horizon Committee Iberyilie Committee Waiting for the loading of grain for Russia to be completed in1he port of Gal­ veston is the Ship's Committee of the SS Vantage Horizon (Vancor) of (seated I. to r.): Engine Delegate Peter Mikos; Houston Patrolman Gene Taylor, and ship's chairman, Lonnie Cole, recertified bosun. The rest of the committee at the payoff are (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Cieo Jones, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Tony Maben, and Steward Delegate R. E. Crawford. The Ship's Committee of the SS Iberville (Waterman) pose for a payoff photo last month in Port Newark, N.J. They are (standing i. to r.): Chief Electrician Edgar Armstrong, educational director; Steward Delegate Don Hewson, and Engine Delegate Bob Spencer. Seated (I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Tom Price, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Desal Barry. 4. Robert E. Lee Committee Boston Committee Part of the Ship's Committee of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) are (I. to r.): Chjef Cook S. Bell, steward delegate; Engine Delegate J. Diaz; Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, ship's chairman, and Educational Director James Glenn. The ship paid off on Nov. 14 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. ) Page 16 I ii:>-. SlU Headquarters Representative Leon Hail (seated center) is with the Ship's Committee of the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) last month of (I. to r.): Deck Delegate E. Clarke, Jr.; Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate S. Hawkins, and Steward Delegate Vincent Herbert. The ship paid off in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. .. - Seafarers Log -r'- I'' rs r • �H SEAFARERS Special Supplement Ofnetal pabUcatlM •! tha SBAPAHBIIS INTBRNATIONAI. UNION• AtUatle, GaU, Lalus muA lalMid Waten District- AFL-CIO r -I Seminar Rallies Help for Alcoholics "Telling it like it is" might have been the theme of the seminar on alcoholism held at the Harry Lundeberg School, Nov. 12, 13, and 14. If anyone thought they would leave the weekend of lectures, films and meetings the same way they came in, they were clearly mistaken. From all over the country, port agents, management representatives and invited guest speakers gathered. Each SIU port elected two dele­ gates from the rank and file to attend. Other unions also sent rep­ resentatives to see how the Al­ cohol Rehabilitation Center works. From the time we arrived till the time we left the seminar, "Rehabili­ tation: One Union's Approach to Alcoholism," our attitudes and ac­ tions toward alcoholics were chal­ lenged. We learned that alcoholism is a killer disease but one that can be treated if the Union members face up to this fact, pull together, and encourage the alcoholic broth­ ers to seek help. "Help is available right in the fam­ ily—at the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center," one of the speakers, Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford Bill Hibbert, director of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, greeted the audience and introduced the guest speakers. • C- I .5 SIU members and guests gather in the auditorium of the Charles S. Zimmerman. told the participants. In addition, the delegates were given a list of rehabilitation facilities in each port. The key to treatment we learned is to stop covering for alcoholic broth­ ers, laughing at them, blaming them, or hoping their problem will disappear by itself. "Save a life," was the message. On Friday night, all day Satur­ day, and Sunday morning, the speakers explained how to tell who is an alcoholic, what the medical and psychological symptoms are and how the disease can be brought under control. We leamed how the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Cen­ ter works and were given specific instructions on how to convince Union brothers to attend. Visitors were able to tour the Center Satur­ day afternoon and attend an open Alcoholic Anonymous meeting Sat­ urday night. The most inspiring moment came on Sunday morning when nine of the brothers who have completed the program spoke about their ex­ periences. They thanked the Union and offered living proof of the mir­ acle of recovery. I It was a long trip from San Francisco, but well worth it according to, from the left: Jack Kingsley, bosun; Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, and Steve Mooney, QMED. The last seminar, held in late January 1976, brought the sailors' drinking problem out of the closet. At that time, the SIU was forming its policy on ways to help alcoholic members and the Rehabilitation Center was just getting under way. Since then, over 80 Seafarers, Boat­ men and Lakers have been through tiie program and the success rate for treatment has been high. The benefits of this second semi­ nar are already visible. During its first year the Center had an average of eight residents at a time, although the staff and spacious facility were able to accommodate 14 men. Since the mid-November seminar, the Center has been filled to capacity and many more brothers are show­ ing an interest in signing up for the six-week program. •m St. Louis Port Agent Scotty Aubusson (I.) and SIU Boatman Jim Bernachi from St. Louis were enthusiastic about the seminar. After the lectures, the deep-draft Great Lakes delegation got together for a photo. They are, (I. to r.): Jack Allen, SIU Duluth representative; George Telegadas, SIU Cleveland representative; Fred Farnen, Headquarters representa­ tive; Jack Bluitt, Detroit port agent, and Leo Godley, a Detroit delegate. �Drozak Declares the ARP Proved Successful Both Aboard Ship and on Shore On Saturday morning, SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak opened the session with: "I believe the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program has proved successful on board ship and on shore," he declared. "Already we can see a difference in the Ship's Com­ mittees and the functioning of the Union on board the ships. "We were shy about admitting that the bottle can get the best of you, but this program has improved the rela­ tionship with the membership 100 per­ cent," he said. "Shipping today is completely differ­ ent from what it used to be. These large automated high speed ships and the fast turn around ships have an effect on the Seafarer. The short stay in port espe­ cially creates problems and pressures. We need to discuss our problems with each other and that is what we are doing. "In particular, if we talk about the problems of alcohol and about the Re­ habilitation Center, we can save a life. Many of our brothers who seemed like hopeless cases went through the Center and became competent, useful Seafarers again," Brother Drozak pointed out. "The Alcoholic Rehabilitation Pro­ gram is one of the greatest things the Union could have done. Many of the people who come into our industry come from broken homes and many of these homes were broken by alcohol. Some of the Seafarers come from or­ phanages and some have their kids in orphan homes. But this program can help the situation. "We have a brotherhood and a com­ munity here. But a guy who Is drunk all the time cannot even appreciate the community he has. That is why we have the program, to make our com­ munity even stronger. "I suggest we help our brothers," Vice Presdent Drozak concluded. "If a brother asks you about the Center or asks you for help, don't brush him off." '\..We Are Concentrating on What We Can Do for the Alcoholic—Brown "We are grateful for your support," Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, told the audience as she followed SIU Executive Vice Pres­ ident Frank Drozak on the podium. Noting that there has been a growing awareness about the problems of al­ coholism on the part of Union members, she posed a challenge. "The first con­ ference in January 1976 was one of awareness. Now we are concentrating on what we can do." The problem is pressing. Ms. Brown cited the October collision between a ferry and tanker on the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Newspaper reports indicated that the captain of the ferry may have been drinking. "A combina­ tion of alcohol and fatigue distorts per­ ceptions of time, space and distance and impairs the motor facilities," she noted. Jobs in the shipping industry are dan­ gerous and alcoholism must be con­ trolled, she said. Deal With the Alcoholic "People who get rid of a drunk in the hall by shipping him out are causing a problem," she said. "We want the port agents who are on the firing line in dealing with the members to take note of this and deal with alcoholics." She called attention to the booklet of material given to each participant at the seminar. It included a list of al­ coholic rehabilitation resources avail­ able in each port which could be used if members with a drinking problem were not willing or not able to go to the Piney Point Center. Increased use of all facilities for dealing with alcoholism would help the members and the Union, she said. ..Result of Too Much Drinking Is Harm to the Body "The most direct result of too much drinking is physical harm to the body," Dr. LeClair Bissell explained in her speech about the medical aspects of alcohol. Alcohol is involved in certain types of cancer and liver disease. But other results are less direct and people don't always realize alcohol is the cause. "For example, alcohol hurts sexual potency," she said. "People think, they drink because they have problems in the bedroom, but the problem is often caused by alcohol to begin with. Al­ cohol can even make you feel insane, although once you stop drinking you may find out you are perfectly normal. "Many people who are hospitalized with severe burns or broken legs are alcoholic," she continued. "Most pa­ tients who are in the hospital cold unit recovering from overexposure after lying out in freezing weather are alco­ holic, unless they are diabetic or had a stroke. Alcoholics are likely to get knife or gunshot wounds, or convul­ sions." Dr. Bissell, who is the chief of the Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center of the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and had been an ac­ tive alcoholic herself, got her M.D. de­ gree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons—also in New York. Her specialty is internal medi­ cine and treatment of alcoholism. She estimated that 30 to 60 percent of hospital beds were occupied by al­ coholics and declared it was about time the alcoholism itself was treated, rather than the results. But the medical estab­ lishment has been slow in coming around to this point of view. Alcoholism Is a Disease "Alcoholism is a disease and like all diseases, nobody wants to get it," she declared. "A kid doesn't say when he is 5-years-old, 'Daddy I want to be an alcoholic when* I grow up.' You should not hold an alcoholic responsible for becoming one, because in fact he is not Page 18 responsible," she stressed. "However, once a person knows he is an alcoholic, he is responsible to work on his cure, just as you would expect a diabetic to be careful about eating sugar." • Alcohol can be a deadly drug. "You can die of an overdose of alcohol if you happen to chug-a-lug a bottle of vodka and don't vomit it back," she pointed out. "However, it is more common to die when withdrawing from alcohol be­ cause the withdrawal can be very severe. That is why an alcoholic has to be detoxed in a hospital. You cannot try to detox while on a ship, because you can die of convulsions or delirium tremors." Withdrawal is severe because of the way alcohol affects the nerves, she ex­ plained. Alcohol is part of a family of drugs called "sedative-hypnotics" which includes wood alcohol ("gets you high before you die"), laughing gas, chlorohydrate (Mickey Fins), quaalude, Milltown, Valium and librium. They are sold for fun, for anesthesia, as sleeping rem­ edies and as minor tranquilizers. All affect the nervous system in the same way. When you first take the drug, you relax and your nervous tension drops, but later, you become more tense than you would have been normally. In the case of alcohol, the calm state lasts 20 minutes to an hour, while the tension remains for six to eight hours. After an evening of heavy drinking, the resulting tension results in a hangover or sleep­ less night. Often, a habitual heavy drinker cannot sleep late the "morning after" as he plans, because the tension wakes him up and he must take another drink to sedate himself. The more you drink, the faster the cycle goes and the longer the tension lasts. An alcoholic has to drink again and again to sleep through a night, or to keep himself calm. As his tolerance increases, he gets less high and must drink more for the same effect. At the same time, the tension—which is the after effect of drinking—gets worse.The five senses become irritable. The skin prickles, so the alcoholic thinks there are ants and roaches crawling on hiiu. He sees and hears things and finally may have convulsions. Convulsions and "D.T's" are medically the same as a hangover, only convulsions are more severe. Many doctors prescribe valium and other drugs from the "sedative-hyp­ notic" family as an alternative to drink­ ing and to calm the alcoholic's nerves. However these drugs cause the same problems as alcohol only the results are not as extreme because they act slower. Dr. Bissell explained. She is opposed to the use of these sedatives except to counteract severe withdrawal symp­ toms. "If you switch your addiction from one drug in the family ,to another, you may feel better and think you are cured," she said. "But in fact, you are still drunk, only on another drug." The only cure is to kick the habit altogether, she stressed, and commended the SIU for meeting the problem head on. During the question and answer pe­ riod, Dr. Bissell explained what to do if someone has an alcoholic convulsion. "Ease them down," she said, "so they don't hit their head. And turn them over on their side or their stomach with their head to one side so that if they vomit, they won't breathe it in and choke. Do not try to put anything in their mouth." Byron Kelley (r.), iSreat Lakes area director for the inland waters, attended the seminar with Dave LeBarron (I.), assistant area director, and Dick Gimpel. Brother Gimpel is the Detroit area job steward for the inland waters. Seafarers Log �-N^ot Easy to Discern Social Drinker and Alcoholic Even with years of experience in the field of rehabilitation, it is not easy to tell the difference between a heavy so­ cial drinker and an alcoholic, according to Jim Bryan. Identifying who is an al­ coholic is important however, because the sooner you catch the disease and begin treatment, the easier it is to cure. On Saturday afternoon, Bryan gave the audience a list of clues that he uses when interviewing people at the Beach­ comber, a rehabilitation center in Delray Beach, Fla., where he works as clinical director. Before joining the Beachcomber, Bryan worked at the Chit Chat Foundation, an alcoholic rehabili­ tation center in Pennsylvania. He warned that anybody could show a few of the symptoms and not be an alcoholic, but a combination of the symptoms is a sign, that a person has a serious drinking problem. It's not necessary to show all the symptoms either. If you even wonder about a friend, that is a good indicator that he or she should seek help, Bryan said. An alcoholic will deny that his prob­ lems are caused by drinking, Bryan told the audience. "He will mention having nervous breakdowns, but you know he has never been hospitalized for one. At the same time he will be reassuring you that everything in his life—his family life, for example—^is going well. "Alcoholics often live in the past, bragging about past achievements, or blaming problems in the past for the present situation, while minimizing the problems they have now." When they are denying their prob­ lem, alcoholics do not want to hear about Alcoholics Anonymous, Bryan said. An alcoholic will give you many reasons for drinking and you know he is trying to convince himself. He claims to know what type of drinker he is, "only beer, only wine, only after 5 o'clock, to show he doesn't have a prob­ lem. He can't accept that alcohol is a drug because he doesn't want to think of himself as an addict," Bryan ex­ plained. As the drinking problem gets worse, you will see an alcoholic become less responsible, Bryan pointed out. He will change doctors or go to several doctors. A regular churchgoer, he will stop go­ ing to church altogether. His eating habits will get worse and his weight will change. After a few beers, an alcoholic will get quite bloated, then later shrink down to almost nothing. He will get shaky and need two hands to light a cigarette. He will be hospitalized re­ peatedly. According to Bryan, all these personality changes are clues to the al­ coholism problem. Unfortunately, the people who are closest to the alcoholic are the most likely to cover up the problem, Bryan pointed out. They don't want to "ex­ pose" their loved ones or friends. The attitude that "it's a crime to stop drink­ ing" in a society that places a high value on social drinking makes it worse. But the real crime is to avoid the situation. Once a person is in treatment he can learn what a beautiful life he can lead without alcohol. Industrial rehabilitation programs like the SlU facility are the best, Jim Bryan noted, because they keep people on the job and don't isolate them from their co-workers. Using employment as a threat isn't necessarily bad because often you need to confront the alcoholic to get him into treatment. Having other recovering alcoholics around who have successfully completed a rehabilitation program also helps. "Taking the first step and admitting you have lost control of yourself begins the cure," Bryan concluded. "Hope is the basis of the recovery." Expert Says Alcoholic Rehahilitation Protects Job Security The AFL-CIO's cooperation with the National Council on Alcoholism is part of the labor movement's wider partici­ pation, in community affairs, W. G. "Chief" Brant told the audience Satur­ day afternoon. As labor program direc­ tor of the National Council on Alcohol­ ism, Brant serves as liaison between the AFL-CIO and the council's rehabilita­ tion programs. He also helps labor unions around the country with their own treatment programs. "The AFL-CIO believes that what is good for the community is good for labor. We believe our members should be active in community affairs," he emphasized. The AFL-CIO, through its Commu­ nity Services Division runs a variety of programs including strike assistance, family counseling, children's clubs and senior ctizens centers, blood collections, disaster service and alcoholism rehabil­ itation programs. In 10 cities, the AFLCIO has staff members working on al­ coholism control. Because many grievances and prob­ lems on the job are alcohol-related, labor unions are beginning to set up treatment programs and are more will­ ing to talk about the problem. "We took up grievances for workers who came in late or were absent frequently. Now we know when alcohol is the cause of the problem," he explained. "Instead of pleading to get the worker another chance, there is something we can do about it. We can save the worker's job as well as his life." In the past, management didn't rec­ ognize the problem either. Now they realize that alcoholism is costly and that it affects the bottom line. But manage­ ment is still lagging behind unions in dealing with alcoholism. Brant commended the SIU for taking the lead in alcoholism control. "Hope­ fully what you have done will be a project for other unions to follow," he said. Brant summed it up when he said, "Since the business of the union is to protect job security, alcoholism rehabil­ itation is the best way to do it, because you save a life at the same time." Mesford Tells How to Deal With Your Alcoholic Shipmates Wrapping up Saturday's session Har­ vey Me.sford, SIU Seattle port agent, electrified the audience with his specific instructions for dealing with alcoholic brothers. Mesford is a "recovering" al­ coholic himself with 15 years sobriety. During the past year he has sent 14 SIU men to the Rehabilitation Center so he was well able to answer the ques­ tion, "What can we do?" First he advised port agents and members to distinguish between the drinker—who spends time between job calls in gin mills looking for companion­ ship, even getting good and high—and the habitual drunk. "We should look for the individual with the poor work record such as missing ships, unable to stand watches, drinking while at sea and going on watch drunk. They are well known, each port has them," he said. Convincing the person that he needs help is the hardest job for the port agent but Brother Mesford has worked out a strategy. "On my first contact with a person, I get him alone and explain to him that I realize he has a problem caused by drinking and that my only concern is to try to help him with this problem. I then explain that alcoholism is a dis­ ease and that it is a treatable disease and that we have an excellent treatment program right here in our own family. Then 1 usually sit back and prepare my­ self to field the denials." Here Mesford feels he has an edge December, 1976 then explaining the urgency of treat­ ment and the importance of getting off the merry-go-round syndrome. "By this time, I am in control," he said. "I immediately set up the first nonstop flight to Piney Point and tell him exactly where and when I'll pick him up, preferably, at his place of resi­ dence. I then pick up the plane ticket, then him, and proceed to the airport. I usually plan my trip so that 1 have about an hour with him at the airport to help strengthen his resolve. After he over the officials who never had a seri­ boards the plane, I wait until the plane ous drinking problem. "The alcoholic is actually airborne for obvious rea­ learns to deny reality so that he can sons. Then I call the Treatment Center blame other factors for the problems he and give them the exact plane flight and has, which were actually produced by of course they pick him up personally at Dulles." drinking. I think, my God, he is repeat­ Although port agents are on the ing the same things I made up years frontline of the recruitment campaign, ago. "This is when you are going to win Mesford had some words for Union or lose the person, and believe me, it is members and instructors and employes a game of selling," he explained. "Los­ at Piney Point. "One of the most important things ing could mean losing his life. If you have documentation of his performance,' an alcoholic's shipmates can do is to it helps a lot because he will usually stop covering for him. We cannot lose give you some of the most beautiful sight of the fact that alcoholism is an excuses and alibis you have ever heard. illness. We should say Tf this guy is I usually knock these down by smiling going to recover, maybe I better help and repeating after each one, 'Wasn't it him realize he's got a problem'. We must spread the word and here our re­ really the bottle?'" Most guys don't come around at covering alcoholics are the best people once, but usually they will call back to do it." Mesford used the word "recovering" and ask for more information. Although in place of the more typical "recovered" the individual is interested, he may want to make one more trip before going to stress the chronic nature of the ill­ for treatment. Mesford recommends ness and its eternal susceptibility to re­ lapse. That is why followup after a brother graduates from the Center is so important. When a graduate arrives back home, Mesford recommends picking him up or having another "fecovering gradu­ ate" pick him up and get him into a local AA group right away. He has returned as a different person. Therefore, Mes­ ford tries to get the wife to meet with a professional counselor trained in al­ coholism. "She finds out from the coun­ selors how to handle the recovering alcoholic and how to learn to live with his sobriety because she has been living for five to 30 years with a drunk," he said. AFL-CIO community service groups, state and county agencies, and of course AA, Alanon and Alateen (which are for wives, husbands, and children of alcoholics) provide important help. Relapses Problem Relapses are another problem in fol­ lowup. A high percentage of alcoholics experience one or more relapses during the recovery process, especially during the first two years. "Most relapses follow a similar pat­ tern—first they become overconfident and second they stop going to AA meet­ ings." But a relapse is not the end of the world. "The best way to handle the relapser is to get him back into the AA program as soon as humanly possible," Brother Harvey Mesford concluded. Pjige 19 �" V:f We Kicked the Alcohol Hohilat the Center and Saved Our Lives Oskar Kirs Brother Oskar Kirs ships out of New York as a bosun and A.B. Since he left the program a few months ago, he hasn't had a drink and attends A.A. meetings. "The main thing is just to do it," he declared. "i had a problem with my drinking," Brother Kirs explained. "I lost a lot of good jobs. I would get fired aboard ship or quit." He heard about the program through the Log and the port agents. "The Cen­ ter gives you good ideas," he said. "I was very comfortable here. The staff is good and it's a good program." •,i "I love this program," Brother Sulli­ van added. "We should talk it up all the time, even in bars. I've argued with many of the Union's programs, but not with this one. If there is any more brotherhood than this program, I can't see it." Staying away from that first drink isn't easy however, but support, from other people helps. "A couple of months ago I had the urge to get a drink," Sullivan said. "I got dressed up and went downtown. I know I could have called Harvey, but I didn't. I was on my way to the Frontier when my car blanked out right across from the Sea­ man's Club. I went in to call my old drinking buddy to pick me up and I walked right into an A.A. meeting. So I was saved." John Sullivan 1 V:." •ft • "I didn't know you could have such a good time sober," Brother John Sulli­ van from Seattle told the audience at the Sunday morning meeting. "I went to an A.A. picnic this summer, and be­ ing a nosey Irishman I had to look around. I didn't see any booze any­ where, but everyone was having a good time. "Since I left the rehabilitation pro­ gram, I have been working on the SeaLand shoregang in Seattle. I'm in school for my stationary engineer's li­ cense and I will graduate next month. But for awhile, I never thought I would make it to retirement. "While I was going for treatment, my wife was drunk also, but she was going to A1 Anon, which is for the family of alcoholics. I told her that she needed A.A. too, so she went. Now we are both sober and I can sit and watch T.V. in the evening with my wife at my side. 'Harvey Mesford conned me and sweet talked me into going to the treat­ ment Center. He thought I could still be a credit to this Union. And Tm glad he did. When Harvey said you have to get tough with guys who have a drinkii^ problem, I disagreed. But now 1 know you must get tough because some guys are stubborn and are not going to come here. - ^y^sidentshorh the surrounding communifj^ and speakers at the seminaltold the.story of their struaale with alcohol .By sharing stories, people with a drinking problem learn they are not alone. They suji port each other in an effort tQ remain sober and learn rnor^ about what a drinking prohr iem really means.The purpose is not to compare who is worse off, but to identify with the speaker's effort to remain d free and serene person. The Center's dining room , comfortable and warm, the at­ mosphere at the meeting wak A1 Pelton Charles Wysozki -i: TTart process ol • ering from a drinking probielf I involves giving testimony. At I the open Alcoholics AnonyI mOus 'meeting Saturday night, 1 Sea/arers who have been I through the Alcoholic Rehabil­ itation Center, men trom the When Charlie Wysozki told the Log why he came to the treatment Center, he said he didn't mind if the story was printed. "I'm not ashamed to admit I'm an alcoholic," he explained. "I've been a drunk for 35 years. People might as well know I'm sober." At the time of the seminar. Brother Wysozki, who sails as an AB from New York, was just finishing the six-week rehabilita­ tion program. "I don't know how I managed be­ fore," he said. "I even came up before the Coast Guard twice as a result of my drinking. I kept getting sick till I got tired of being sick. Once I even tried to sober up on rubbing alcohol. It should have killed me but it didn't because I'm a fighter. Now I'm fighting alcoholism and diabetes too. "Some friends of mine, former drink­ ing partners, went through the program. I saw it worked for them and I thought it would work for me. "What scared me most were my blackouts. I stood watch on a LASH ship for two months, but it seemed like two weeks. I remember going into ports, but I don't remember coming out. There could have been an accident, but God was with me." In a letter about his six-week stay at the Center, Brother Wysozki said, "I needed help and I have been getting help for the past six weeks. It's the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned a lot about myself. I also learned to surrender and turn my will and life over to a higher power and through Him I believe that it works. By taking and following the steps "easy does it', 24 hours-a-day, one day at a time, even minute by minute," he said he would make it and not take the first drink again. Brother Charles Wysozki intends to continue attending A.A, meetings whenever he can. Brother A1 Pelton, who ships from New York as an AB, went through the program last January. "I wasn't bad on ship, I took it easy with the drinking while I worked," he said, "but I was having problems and got in a lot of arguments. I decided I needed some help." "This program helped me a lot. It changed my life and I'm feeling better all the time. I only wish they had it sooner," Brother Pelton said. nar, he found time to bake his usual spread of cakes and cookies for the Al­ coholics Anonymous meeting on Satur­ day night. His nutritious meals are praised by all the visitors and residents at the Center. At the Sunday morning meeting, Brother Buchan told the' representa­ tives, "I'd like to thank the brother­ hood for the Center and for saving my life. It's a beautiful program. The best Christmas present we can give ourselves is to help one brother." Lee Buchan Page 20 When Bill Hibbert introduc^ Broth­ er Frank Conway he said, "Here is a guy who came to the Center in sad shape. Now he looks like an ad for Esquire Magazine." "I reached the bottom in San Fran­ cisco," Frank Conway told the brothers at the seminar. "I had nowhere to go. The hospitals didn't want me and the Union was angry too. I was stealing money out of the welfare fund by tak­ ing my in-hospital benefit payments and drinking them up. I spent it all on booze. "Finally I went to Steve Troy in San Francisco and he was very gentle with me. In a few hours I was on a plane headed for the Center. I was scared. But they welcomed me here with open arms. I received such loving care. I didn't know things like that happened any­ more. "Now I'm back in the human race. I have my life and my dignity. And I want to thank the Union for saving my life." Brother Conway now ships out as a QMED from New Orleans. He at­ tended the program in March. rr^ti^W^Mmei _ Zimmermcm, nine of the broth­ ers thanked, the Union for sending them to the rehabilita­ tion center and told how kick­ ing the drinking habit had changed their lives. Here are their stories. Oliver Myers Asa Moore Frank Conway At the time Brother Lee "Buck" Buchan enrolled in the program, he was living nearby the Center in Maryland. However, most of his shipping had been done on the Great Lakes (R. M. Kyes, J.T. Hutchinson, J. p. Schelkopf). He and his wife read about the program in the Log and contacted Bill Hibbert. Then Buck's wife drove him over to the Center. "Over the years my drinking got worse," he explained. "I could admit I was an alcoholic, but I didn't accept it deep down inside. Many people don't accept it deep down inside." Before shipping out with the SIU, Brother Buchan had re-enrolled in the Air Force where he served as a flight engineer during the Vietnam War. "The Air Force couldn't accept that I was an alcoholic either," he noted. "They gave me tranquilizers." But tranquilizers didn't solve the problem. After going through the program earlier this year. Brother Buchan stayed on as the cook. He's a good cook tooi During the busy weekend of the semi- friendly and loving. People who spoke called themselves "'recovering" alcoholics. Al­ though many had been sober for months or even years, they continue to attend A.A. meet­ ings and work at staying away from that first drink. Their stor­ ies of recovery were dramaf/c, and inspiring, Of course at an A.A.meeting you cannot take notes or pictures. It is 'just that—ariony- v| mous. But before and af ter the meeting, several of the brotlv-h ' ers who have been through fhe SIU rehabilitation prograrri^ and two who were residente,told the Log their story. And I Sunday morning, at a seminani Asa "Al" Moore ships as a bosun and A.B. out of New York, although he originally comes from Georgia. He had just arrived at the treatment Center a few days before the seminar began, Nov. 12. He agreed to tell why he came there. "I drank my way out of pro football, out of a home and out of the love of a daughter. On my last good drunk in August, I took $400 and threw it out of a car window. I knew then I needed help," Brother Moore began. "I called Bill Hibbert and told him I was coming, but I changed my mind before the Union could come and pick me up. Instead I shipped out again. I was telling myself I could do it on my own." Brother Moore performed his duties fine aboard ship. "But then, I went through a $2,500 payoff in two days," he said."I borrowed money from Union brothers to get to Macon and then tried to borrow money from my mother. But she said if I didn't come up to the treatmoiit Center, she would cut me out of her will. My daughter, who is in college, started crying because I had brpken so many promises to her. "My mother and nephew drove me to Jacksonville and turned me over to the Union. They gave the brothers money for booze to knock me out andget me on the plane, and that's how I got here. They had to help me into this place. "Seamen live a lonely life; they don't have a real chance to practice A.A. Tm scared, but I'm going to give it a try, that's all I can do. "The personnel here go out of their way to make you feel welcome. This is another SIU first. I've been sailing with the SIU since 1948." "I was 6 feet above the bottom and close to the grave, a hard drinker all my life," Oliver Myers said. "I had been having blackouts. After the last one, my head was busted open and I failed to join a vessel. When I came to the hall trying to lie my way out of it, George McCartney talked me into com­ ing down to the, rehab Center. I agreed, but I went feeling belligerent." Brother Myers, who ships as an oiler, maintenance-utility, or electrician from New York, continued his story. "I'm a big guy and nobody can knock me down. But Sue Shinkle (the nursecounselor), that little bit of dynamite, got to me. It's like selling a bill of goods—you have to know what you want. If you want sobriety, you can stay sober. And they convinced me of it. "I don't feel physically better, but I feel mentally better. I can cope with my problems and see an end to problems that seemed insurmountable before. I have gotten in touch with some of my family and I am paying off debts that are long overdue. I have many people to make amends to and I want to do it before I die." Brodier Myers condnded his testi­ mony to the audience by saying, "Thank yon for not letting me go down into the grave." Brother Eugene Repsch, who sails as a cook on the tugs in Philadelphia, ad­ mits to battling a drinking problem for years. "Back in 1939," he said, "I was drui^ once for seven weeks in a row. When I was hauled into court the judge said, 'you're here more than me.' I even Carried a bottle of Four Roses when I met my wife, instead of the usual bouquet." Since 1950, Brother Repsch has at­ tended Alcoholics Anonymous meet­ ings, "but I have had a few relapses," he explained. "Anyway, I would go right back to A.A. It's my salvation." Before his last drinking bout in Feb­ ruary 1976, he had been dry for seven years. That drinking episode, which lasted eight days, really upset his wife. "When I came home my wife called Agnes Keifer, who works in the Phila­ delphia Hall. Agnes arranged with John Fay to have me sent down to the Center. My wife, Audrey, then got another fel­ low to get me drunk enough to pass out. They threw me in the back seat of the car and drove me down to Piney Point. I haven't had a drink since then." Mrs. Repsch accompanied her husband on his trip to the November seminar. Although Brother Repsch wanted to stay the full six weeks, something came up and he had to leave. But he still found it helpful. "I've been in a couple of rehab places and the Center down here is the best," he declared. "It's the way they discuss things, the way they read the A.A. book, and the counsel­ ing." That February drinking bout had an­ other positive effect. His drinking part­ ner was Brother John Lynch, who then learned about the program through Repsch and later attended himself. Patrick Donovan "A lot of guys think the Union will use it against you, if you come to the alcoholic rehabilitation center," Brother Patrick Donovan said. "But if they wanted to throw you out, they could have done it better when you were drunk. It says right in the con­ tract that the Union will provide a sober crew. "Now I've been shipping from Seattle as a QMED since I left the Cen­ ter..And I'll tell you, the company, the Union and the crew trust you more when you are sober. "Before I came here I was fighting captains and chief en]gineers. I was in everybody's fight inclnding my own. Everyone on board used to turn away when I came around because they thought it would he another beef," Donovan explained. "When I came to the Center, Harvey Mesford put me on the plane from Seattle and told me I could have two drinks. So I got those two little bottles and put them in my socks, just in case. I drank them on the ride to Piney Point, and the counselor who met me didn't say anything. But when I got here, 1 knew I would live up to the program. "Everything is better now. My wife was drinking too and we both quit. Our friends, who were truly our friends, are coming back. The others, who wanted to booze and burn holes in our rugs, don't come around anymore. "I've been out of the Center for seven-and-a-half months. I no longer have a lot of debts. I have money in the bank and money in my pocket. I have a good family life. This program is one of the best things that ever happened." John Lpch I "I had been drinking since 1958," John Lynch explained. Brother Lynch works as a captain on the McAllister tugs in Philadelphia Harbor." I would drink on the boat. After docking a ship, the captain would say 'How about a drink?' so I got in the habit. Soon I was drinking for the sake of drinking. "I would go home and drink and just sit at the kitchen table like a zombie. I didn't talk to my wife or children. Soon I didn't trust anyone either. I didn't get along with the port agent or the crew. "I was able to do my work, but I dreaded it. I dreaded coming home too. One night I told my wife, 'Rosemarie, I need some help.' "We had seen and heard a little about the Center from Gene Repsch, and I decided to attend. I had no idea what it would be like. When I first came, I didn't look my counselor, Frank McCutcheon, in the eye. But they are the kindest people I know. My family came down on weekends, and the staff even counseled my family. "These people have a way of getting to the root of things. I am really very grateful for what they have done. I am also grateful to the Union and to the company. Without the program I might have gone down the drain in a year or two. "It is easy to go to work now, and I feel friendlier toward everyone. Since I've sobered up, it's hard to find any­ one I dislike. My family life is better too. I still go to Alcoholics Anonymous whenever I have the opportunity." I . Hi; sms Page 21 ... ir.-i -"m Sf n �^'The Quality of Care Must Be Preceded by the Quality of Caring "The quality of care must be pre­ ceded by the quality of caring," Uwe Gunnersen told participants in the Alcohol Rehabilitation Seminar. The director of the Alcoholism Division of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Gunnersen was responsi­ ble for drawing up the guidelines for evaluating alcoholism treatment cen­ ters. During his speech, the first one on Sunday morning, he outlined the re­ quirements for accreditation. Caring was high on the list and in this regard he complimented the labormanagement alcoholism treatment pro­ grams. "There is a great deal of caring for the members in the unions that have these programs," he said. He explained that accreditation is necessary to guarantee high quality of care in hospitals and other medical and psychiatric treatment centers. The med­ ical industry and hospital industry were themselves responsible for setting up accreditation machinery. Part of the reason is that insurers such as Blue Cross didn't want to pay for inferior care and needed some standards to go by. Alcoholic treatment centers came to be accredited in 1970 when the Na­ tional Council on Alcoholism decided these centers should be part of the main stream of medical care and asked the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals to do the job. But it was dif­ ficult to decide what standards to use. Gunnersen said, because there are as many approaches to rehabilitation as there are people in the field. "We look at the environment, the quality of per­ sonnel, the clinical treatment, and the care after the patient leaves the treat­ ment center." he added. One problem is that insurers pay for the most expensive kind of care which is hospital treatment, while the small centers can often do the job better. That is why his committee is trying to get around to look over the alcoholism treatment centers. However, there are so many centers around the country that accreditation of all of them will take awhile, he explained. 'The Way to Prevent a Re-occurrence Is to Avoid the First Drink' After the SIU brothers testified about rehabilitation in action, Sunday morn­ ing, Dr. Maxwell Weisman summarized the major points made at the confer­ ence. The director of the Alcohol Con­ trol Administration for the State of Maryland, Dr. Weisman has spent much of his time as a psychiatrist and physi­ cian dealing with the problem of alco­ holism. "Many alcoholics feel they are re­ sponsible for their condition, but this is a destructive attitude," he emphasized. "If an alcoholic feels guilty for becom­ ing one, then he may feel there is no reason or hope for a cure. Nobody knows the cause of the disease." He added that an alcoholic, like ,a diabetic, must be held responsible in his own treatment. "The way to prevent a re­ it as a mental disease and prescribe sedatives for anxiety," he noted. He agreed with Dr. L^lair Bissell that substituting a solid pill for liquid al­ cohol is a poor solution. Dr. Weisman learned about Alco­ holics Anonymous when he was work­ ing in a hospital emergency room. After telling drunks to quit drinking and see­ ing them come back intoxicated over and over again, he decided to learn something about the problem. "In med­ ical school, we didn't learn anything about alcoholism," he explained. Soon he was referring patients to A.A. and experiencing a higher success rate in treatment. occurrence is to avoid the first drink." Alcoholics may also feel their con­ dition is hopeless if they tried to do something on their own and failed. But he pointed out that through A.A. and other programs, the miracle of recovery is everywhere. He expressed admira­ tion for the SIU brothers who went through the Center and are living proof of that fact. "When alcoholic patients recover, they discover some marvelous qualities in themselves they never knew they had," Weisman told the audience. That is why he is opposed to treating alcohol­ ism as a mental disease. "Unfortunately, some doctors treat Hall: "...We Have Only Scratched the Surface As the seminar came to a close and buses pulled up to bring the delegates and guests to the Washington, D.C. Airport, SIU President Paul Hall briefly summed up the progress of the alcohol­ ism program and put it in perspective for the Union. First thanking director of the pro­ gram, Bill Hibbert and his staff and HLSS President Hazel Brown and her staff for a stimulating session, he re­ minded the audience that in less than a year the Center had treated over 80 Seafarers. "While that's a good number, we have only scratched the surface. All officers should take an example from Harvey Mesford in Seattle," Hall said. "He works in a one-man port, but 14 out of the 80 residents came hom his port. George McCartney and John Fay are also trying to make a start in recruit­ ment, but we have to work hard to make this work." Here, the recovering al­ coholics are our best help. Hall added. "We should follow the Wobblie organ­ izing concept of every man taking a man." The image of the drunken sailor is not entirely false. Hall ad­ mitted, "but we are responsible because in the past we did not deal with the problems peculiar to our business. Now we have to compensate," Hall declared. Many Seafarers come from broken homes to begin with and the pressures of the job add to the difficulties. Once the problem of alcoholism among Seafarers is licked, Hall pre­ dicted the Union could turn to deading "What does a sailor do when he is on a ship and comes back to find his wife, who is an alcoholic, gone? What a mental strain it must be while he is on board a ship. What can he do with his children when seafaring is the only job he knows?" Hall asked. The answer he gave is to deal with mental hygiene. "We must put the proper emphasis on the total value of the human being." Calling on the membership and of­ ficials to pull together behind the chal­ lenge, Hall concluded, "If you try to make this program work, you repay a debt to our whole commuuity. We want to build a better life for ourselves. We want to release the pain in all of our people caused by all of our problems." with the problems of alcoholic wives and broken homes, both of which are a strain on the Seafarer or Boatman when he is away. OrSTER C-OCKTAIL TOSSED ENTREE • FRLEP -SHRTM-P- • FRIED- SCALLOPS FRIED FlUET OF-FLOUNDER STEAMSHIP . ROUND AU JUS I- - . r^ESH VEGETABLES FROM. OiJR VAttEY LEe FARM FRESH HOME MADE BREAD S ROLLS CUT KERNEL CORN BUTTERED BROCCDU BAKED POTATO W SOUR CREAM DESSERT i 1/11.,„.. • Norfolk delegates C. C. Williams (I.) and Floyd Payton enjoyed learning about the Rehabilitation Center. Both men ship as chief cook. *^^MOOE ^"~-WA - SANAA i,_ " This fabulous menu for the Saturday night buffet was prepared by Lundeberg School cook, Seafarer Bill Bellinger. Brother Bellinger went through the Re­ habilitation Program this past year. Seafarers Log •" Page 22 • -••v.,. *'::' . •' 11, • 'A', " :i �Visitors Admire Center's Old-Homey Atmosphere • -r rrr• V .° \ ''U': ' The staff of the ARC poses on the farmhouse porch. In the front row (I. to r.) are: Frank McCutcheon, counselor; Bud Garrlty, counselor; Sheila Eglinton, office manager; Sue Shinkle, nurse-counselor, and Bill Mitchell, Seafarer-coun­ selor. Behind them stand Bill Hibbert, director (I.) and Lee Buchan, cook. James Faust, QMED (I.) and Rowland Williams, Calmar shoregang bosun represented the members from the port of Baltimore. . From Houston came (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Bill Joyner; Port Agent Mickey Wilburn, and AB James L. R. Jackson. The leisurely setting of the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center impressed the visi­ tors ivho toured through the main building and bunkhouse on the HLS Valley Lee Farm. Several of the delegates took the opportu­ nity to try out the pool table and exercise machines on the porch of the main building, a 100-year old farmhouse, while others browsed through racks of maga­ zines by the fireplace in the liv­ ing room. In addition to meeting the staff, they were introduced to Blackie and Minnesota, two adopted dags who have made the Center their home. Blackie was found dying of starvation last Christmas. Although still sus­ picious, she manages to befriend the sickest resident, according to Counselor Frank McCutch­ eon. "// he tries to leave before he's better, she won't let him go," he said. Bill Mitchell, a skydiver, mo­ torcyclist and SW bosun who just joined the staff as the rotat­ ing six-month Seafarer coun­ selor was enthusiastic. "/ knoiv half these guys anyway," he pointed out. "/'re been sailing for 34 years." Brother Mitchell licked his own drinking problem nine years ago. As they went on the tour, the director of the Center, Bill Hib­ bert, told the guests that he was impressed by the turnout. "JFe want you to know we are not just a name of something you read and hear about. We are real and we can help. / hope you all spread the word and work to re­ move the stigma from alcohol­ ism. If the membership doesn't buy the program, it won't suc­ ceed." The Mobile, Ala. delegation got together before the tour. They are (I. to r.): J. L. Danzey, deck department; David Norris, QMED, and Harold Fischer, patrolman. December, 1976 Union and management representatives arrive at the ARC farmhouse for a tour. Looking over the dining room are (I. to r.): Boatman Jim Bernachi; St. Louis Port Agent Scotty Aubusson; New York Port Agent George McCartney, and Counselor Bud Garrity. The Philadelphia delegation gathered on the farmhouse porch. They are (I. to r.): A. Raio; John Lynch, tugboat captain; John Fay, port agent; Eugene Repsch, tugboat cook; and P. Huss. chief pumpman. Visitors admire the ARC kitchen. Page 23 �HSEAFARERS 4 MM- LOG.n Official pabUcatiMi mt thm SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatie, GaU, LakM aad lal«a4 Waters District. AFL-CIO Management Is impressed by Progress at ARC -.-Mi-- During lunch, SlU brother Lee Scott (second from left) tells management rep­ resentatives about his experiences at the ARC. Sitting around the table are (clockwise I. to r.): Pat Postiglione from Maritime Overseas Corp.; Art Steier from Zapata Bulk Transport: William Kambar from Ogden Marine, and Ted David from Interocean Management Corp. M anagement representatives from SW-contracted compa­ nies attended the weekend seminar to see for themselves the progress that has been made over the past year. In addition to attending the film and lectures in the auditorium of the Charles S. Zimmerman, they enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Harry Lundeberg School and meet with SW port agents and delegates from around the country. Several had attended the seminar on alcoholism last January and their comments were enthusiastic. Cap­ tain T. G. Dennen, from Waterman Steamship said, "Last year the Cen­ ter was just getting under way as a pilot project and people thought the rehabilitation program might work. Now we know that it does in fact work.'' Pat Postiglione, from Mari­ time Overseas added that the Center was a step in the right direction. "The kind of seminars you are having here are something new and long overdue," Ted David from In­ terocean Management Corp. com- Irv Saunders of Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. discusses the seminar with John Jaeger, an attorney from Cleveland, Ohio. I 1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center ""1 I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoj holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly 1 confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I I I Name- Book No I I j Address I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. . :. . Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 Iwurs-a-clay, (301) 904-0010 ......" (Zip) I I Sheiir^Egiim^, office manager at the ARC, talks about the program with (I. to r.): Thomas Cassidy from the Staten Island Public Health Service Hos­ pital; Michael Swayne from Transoceanic Cableships Co.. and Captain T. G. Dennen from Waterman Steamship Co. mented. "In fact, the industry will not have dealt with the problem un­ less rehabilitation reaches all strata, including officers." William Kam­ bar from Ogden Marine agreed that, "many a good officer has ruined his career through drinking." Dave Merrill from Sea-Land Serv­ ice stated, "I think it is a construc­ tive program that should lead to a better quality of man on our ships. We strongly support the program. With the type of ships we have to­ day, we can't take a chance with a The Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Center (ARC) has been in full operation for approximately a year. In that year, more than 80 SIU members who have alcohol­ ism have received treatment at the Center. This success is a big achievement for all of us. But if we are going to stay on this course and successfully eliminate alcoholism among our membership, there is still a lot of work to be done. This work requires individual effort from each of us. At one time or another, virtually every one of us has worked aboard a ship or boat where a fellow crewmember was an alcoholic. Fre­ quently, if the man was a friend, we stood his watches for him or did his work for him or covered for him in some way. Even more frequently, we despised him and worked hard to get him put ashore as soon as possible. Either way, though, we carried him. But did that help? Of course not. Because when he got back to port, he was troublesome to the other members and aggravating to have around the Union Hall. So the solu­ tion was simple—"Put him on a ship and get him out of here." guy being drunk on watch." Other industry representatives who participated in the seminar and felt it had been a worthwhile experi­ ence included Edward Liaw, Puerto Rican Marine Management; Mike Swayne, Transoceanic Cable Ship; C. J. Braco and Stanley Johnson, Hudson Waterways; Arthur Steier, Zapata Bulk Transport; Leo Eng­ lish, Delta Line; Guy Siciliano, Vic­ tory Carriers; Irv Saunders, Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging, and M. DiPrisco, American Maritime Associd- ' " lion. In behaving this way, we acted like the man's worst enemy. Whether we liked him or hated him, we were help­ ing him to kill himself. So we've got to work hard now to change our attitudes and behavior toward our alcoholic brother. No more covering up — confront him with the facts of his illness, don't "carry him" at Work. Urge him to ac­ cept treatment. Believe it or not, this course of action may be harder than actually doing the man's work for him. But as Seafarers, we have never taken the easy way out. Unionism in the SIU is Seafarer helping Seafarer. We don't stop to ask if helping is going to be hard or easy. Most of us know the alcoholics aboard-our ship or boat or in our Hall. We don't need to be doctors to know a man has alcoholism. We've probably been complaining or laugh­ ing or worrying about "that old drunk" for years. Let's not lose sight of who he is — a Seafarer, our Union brother. Through our Welfare Plan, we have the ARC, the way to help him get better. As Union members, we owe it to him and to ourselves to help and encourage him to get well. �m Alaskan Oil: Don't Detour It to Japan When the first gush of precious oil flows from the Alaska Pipeline about a year from now, it will undoubtedly be pumped into the belly of a big tanker for shipment somewhere south. Until recently, it was planned that the oil be moved by U.S. tankers to Long Beach, Calif., where the excess oil could be transhipped by pipeline to Midland, Tex. This plan would necessitate the construction of 300 miles of pipeline to hook up with an existing, but abandoned, natural gas pipeline. However, strong opposition to this plan by California's Air Resources Board has at the very least seriously delayed the project, and may halt it outright. This controversy has left a very big question to be answered, and that is, what do we do with the oil? Standard Oil of Ohio (SOHIO), which owns about half of the Alaska reserves, is seeking permission to ship the oil to Japan, which will in turn have a comparable amount of her oil imports from the Middle East rerouted for delivery to the U.S. East Coast. SOHIO says that this oil "swap" plan would last only until the Cali­ fornia controversy could be cleared up and the pipeline to Texas built. The SIU is vehemently opposed to this plan, even for a short while, for a number of reasons. First of all, supposed "temporary" plans and programs, like taxes and bridge tolls, have a strange way of becoming permanent establishments once allowed to go into effect. Why should it be any different for the SOHIO swap. The original intent of the all- Alaska oil pipeline project was to help decrease America's dependence on foreign energy sources, which has nearly doubled in the past seven years. The SOHIO plan, quite to the contrary, would increase the nation's dependence on foreign crude—an intolerable situation. Now is not the time to be exporting U.S. produced oil, when we can't even come close to fulfilling pur own energy needs. As the saying goes, there must be a better way! The SIU believes there is a better way, and that is simply to ship the 1'-)' • ..•!.• . ^ Really Appreciafes HLS5' Dacsmbar, 1576 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO •®' Vol. 38, No. 12 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Earl Shepard Joe DiGiorgio Secrelary-Treasurer Lindsey Williams Vice-President Vice-President Cal Tanner Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President 8KAFAanii»ifsr<oo mfflTTO luiMmssI Marietta Homayonpour 399 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor ' RayBourdius Jim Mele kJistant Editor Assistant Editor Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana A Administrative Assistant \ Published monthly by Seafarers District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. fel. 499 >600. Second class class nSrtage postage V paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 'i-S- a graduate Of the Cook and Baker I learned the lifeboat techniques cor­ ^iirse Of Nov. 11 at the Lundeberg rectly. I didn't realize before just how good School, I Want to thank all the teachers at the School who were so helpful, the School was. Now that I have been particularly the girls on the Simmons. there, I can really appreciate it. While at HLSS, 1also took the Life-^ Fraternally, boat arid Firefighting Course arid I esT Pedro Mena pecially want to thank Lifeboat lnstrucNew York City tor Chuck Dwyer for making sure that ; . HISTORIC PRESERVATiON Alaskan oil in U.S.-manned tankers through the Panama Canal to Hous­ ton, where it can be transhipped via existing pipeline relays to sites in the Midwest. Robert J. Blackwell, head of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion, has already assured the skeptics that there are plenty of available U.S. tankers to do the job. By utilizing this plan, the U.S. will first and foremost retain use of mil­ lions of barrels of domestic Alaskan oil for purely domestic purposes. Secondly, this plan will create hundreds of permanent jobs for American seamen on the involved U.S. oil tankers, as well as many jobs in pipeline construction when the en­ vironmental impasse in California is resolved. By no means does the SIU stand alone in support of the shipping-toHouston plan. This month the Fed­ eral Energy Administration came out strongly in opposition to shipping any Alaskan oil to Japan. Frank G. Zarb, head of the FEA, put it very simply: "It is not in the nation's best interest to let that oil go abroad." Zarb also expressed concern that exporting the Alaskan oil to Japan would pdstpone meaningful action to get the delayed pipeline projects out of litigation in California and into the construction stages. He said, "The time to face the question is now, jand not put it off until a later date." The SIU agrees wholeheartedly with Mr. Zarb. Too much time, ef­ fort and money has gone into con­ struction of the Alaska Pipeline in an effort to ease America's oil depend­ ence. We feel that it would be noth­ ing less than criminal to let this im­ portant accomplishment go down the_ drain even before it is remotely re­ alized. Mr. Zarb said that the FEA will conduct public hearings during the next 30 days, and then will publish its final recommendations. However, Zarb said that it will be the Carter Administration that will have the final word in this matter. We sincerely hope that the 'final word' will reflect the best interests of the nation, and sound something like, "let's keep our own, muchneeded oil resources in the U.S." :4:: an As a 76-year-old pensioner I wish to I would have been unable to live in and say how thankful I am to have been a enjoy our comfortable home. member of such a fine organization as Merry Christmas and Happy New the Seafarers International Union. Year to all my brothers at the SIU. Without all the benefits I have re­ Fraternally, I; ceived from the Welfare Plan over the AlexMcC^ou^A years since my disability, my wife and , New Jersey • • - ^ . I was happy to read a few issues back that the Seafarers Log was expanding its coverage of the Union's ac­ tivities on the Great Lakes. As a former Great Lakes member who worked for Reis Steamship, I'm always glad to read as much as possible about the ftegion arid my Union brothers. ActuI ally, I enjoy reading anything to do with the Union or the maritime industry, but the Great Lakes features are closer to home for me. Keep up the good work. Fraternally, Daniel McGinnes Page 2R December, 1976 - v<.- :A-<: • 'A'- • ' . . �m I u-^ > PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak t > .!; . jf"- VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS «754ATe^Bk|yii.ll232 (212)HY9*MM ALPENA, Mich. 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St Mary's Comty 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Axe. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. 1311 Mlirioa St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash.. 2505 1 Axe. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnixob Axe. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blxd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 SmnmitSt 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japai P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nibon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at most A&G deepsea ports picked up last month as 1,418 Seafarers found johs on SIUcontracted vessels. Tltot*s a pick­ up of 119 jobs for seniority men and 60 johs for hook men over the previous month. Shipping has been consistently good for deep-sea members and is expected to remain that way for the forseeable future. Port Boston 7 101 5 28 13 8 32 83 30 27 16 29 8 87 0 1 475 New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama .. Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ..; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals " 1 85 11 18 15 4 20 60 22 32 10 15 6 57 ' 0 2 358 15 10 J Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa ................... Mobile ..... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ?... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Finey Point Yokohama Totals 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B C^a^sC DECK DEPARTMENT 6 10 0 100 23 4 0 10 5 0 24 0 0 25 9 10 0 3 13 0 6 0 65 14 28 1 11 0 6 21 0 16 5 0 34 11 3 0 2 5 83 20 0 0 4 0 0 5 130 10 442 •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B aass C NOV. 1-30,1976 3 5 35 0 3 214 4 11 4 2 3 0 1 10 1 2 1 1 2 8 0 0 50 3 30 4 5 4 0 6 6 3 7 3 4 0 12 0 0 87 1 5 1 3 2 1 0. 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 18 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 150 18 52 17 8 45 141 48 57 32 64 19 106 0 3 770 4 16 5 8 3 1 1 17 0 2 2 0 2 5 0 0 66 1 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 .0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 0 65 36 7 0 2 0 13 2 0 21 9 0 2 4 3 0 12 37 0 18 0 16 7 30 10 0 0 1 4 18 0 29 3 5 0 59 15 2 0 0 4 0 3 1 308 134 2 2 131 15 40 20 5 35 109 34 58 23 28 17 81 0 2 600 6 35 7 9 5 0 8 20 7 14 7 7 1 9 0 0 135 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0' 0 1 57 0 28 3 0 7 19 3 0 2 4 7 6 0 0 0 1 7 33 19 0 18 8 1 22 3 7 7 3 1 20 0 8 1 0 8 9 16 41 0 0 12 0 2 0 258 118 16 1 58 11 20 16 3 27 66 18 36 8 15 12 52 0 2 345 1 5 1 4 3 1 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 131 31 49 20 6 27 89 21 28 17 19 17 51 0 2 509 732 5 43 0 14 1 1 0 2 2 2 2 0 3 •12 0 0 87 111 Ji 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT • •••**«• • ••••••• • •••••• 4' • •••«••• • ••••••• • ••••••• • ••••••• • ••••••• 0 " 3 35 94 20 6 20 17 11 15 2 4 13 22 38 49 20 8 21 21 5 12 10 25 9 7 36 24 0 17 2 1 204 363 2 20 0 3 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 18 0 0 53 518 1,251 Totals All Departments 69 1,008 382 28 2,015 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Seafarers Log �'5 George L. Domingo, 68, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1967 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Domingo sailed 39 years, part of that time for the U.S. Military Sealift Transport Service. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seattle. James E. HiU, 70, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Hill sailed 17 years. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. ^ y%,- Max P. Sarol, 72, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sarol sailed 54 years, organ­ ized at the Atlantic Refinery Co. where he worked 23 years, and at­ tended a Piney Point Educational Conference. He was born in Hawaii and is a resident of New Orleans. Julius W. Scheidel, 60, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Scheidel was on the Delta Line shoregang in New Orleans from 1974 to 1976. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps in World War II. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident of Metairie, La. r Charles Zubovich, 54, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1954 and sailed as a cook. Brother Zubovich sailed 24 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Leisenring. Pa., he is a resident of Masontown, Pa. Victor V. Sanabria, 47, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Sana­ bria walked the picket line in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Aguadilla, P. R. James Lear, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1959 sail­ ing as'an AB. Brother Lear sailed 32 years. He was born in Lake Provi­ dence, La. and is a resident of San Francisco. Frank J. O'Malley, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a pumpman and ship's dele­ gate. Brother O'Malley sailed 49 years. He was born in San Francisco and is a resident of Norfolk. Frederico P. Delos Reyes, 74, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1966 sailing in the stew­ ard department. Brother Delos Reyes sailed 51 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. Calvin McGahagin, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Mc­ Gahagin sailed 32 years. He was born in Ocala, Fla. and is a resident of /Tampa. Frank K. Robertson, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Robertson sailed 26 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Scotland, he is a resident of Union Beach, N.J. December, 1976 Hubert L. Lanier, 62, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Lanier sailed for the Isth­ mian Line and attended the 1970 SIU Crews Conference No. 5 at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. and another conference there. He was also on the picket line in the 1946 Isthmian strike. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Chinquapin, N.C. Harry C. Downey, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department for 46 years. Brother Downey was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Oakland, Calif. Thomas H. Forgrave, 62, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Daejon and Kiewit Co. from 1956 to 1960 and for the Great Lakes and Dock Co. from 1960 to 1976. Brother Forgrave is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie and is a resident of Brimley, Mich . Carl F. Davis, 68, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Buffalo, N.-Y. sailing as a deckhand. Brother Davis sailed 49 years. He was born in Buffalo and is a resident of Cleve­ land, Ohio. Hunter F. Grimes, 70, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N. Y. in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Peter Kiewit & Son Co. from 1962 to 1976. Brother Grimes was born in Newport News, Va. and is a resident of Marathon Bay, Fla. a UNION LABEL feature: AIM: We make it for you Meet the union label of the Allied In­ dustrial Workers of America (AFL-CIO)—a 100,000-member union, chartered in 1935, which today represents workers in a cross section of American industry. You'll find AIWmade products with familiar names used by you and millions of other Americans nearly every day. The electric coffee maker, electric frypan and other cookware you used In your kitchen this morning could have been made by AlW members at the West Bend Co., at Regal Ware, Inc., or the Aluminum Speciality Co., all represented by AlW locals in Wisconsin. Perhaps you cooked with products of the A. E. Staley Co. of Decatur, III., makers of food products processed by AlW members. If you've got a power mower in your garage, chances are good its engine was made by Briggs & Stratton Corp. of Mil­ waukee, the world's largest maker of small gasoline engines — and an AlW-organized company. If you'd rather play golf than mow lawns, take your Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the golf course, slip your Arnold Palmer clubs out of your locker and into your golf cart and enjoy, your 18 holes with the help of AlW. Your Harley-Davidson was made by union members in Milwaukee, your golf clubs at the Pro Group, Chattanooga, Tenn. and your golf cart at Outboard Marine Division's Lin­ coln, Neb. plant or by another division of the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Fishing? Put your tackle in a Kennedy Mfg. In 1976, the Allied Industry Workers International Union adopted this op­ tion ot the Universal Union Label. Co. tackle box from Van Wert, Ohio, or choose one from Atkinson Mfg. Co., Ludington, Mich. You'll need your AlW-made Chrysler Outboard Motor from Hartford, Wise. (Sorry, fishing luck is up to you.) The toys your kids ask for this Christmas may be put together by AlW members who make many popular items such as Play-Doh and "The Six Million Dollar Man" at Kenner Products' Cincinnati plant; Etch-a-Sketch from Ohio Art, Bryan, Ohio; Duncan Yo-Yos from Flambeau Products, Baraboo, Wise.; and HiFlier Kites from Decatur, III. The Allied Industrial Workers union has its roots in the automobile industry. Today, AlW members manufacture Checker cabs in Kala­ mazoo, Mich, and FWD trucks in Clintonville, Wise., as well as many key automotive parts. Union members at Globe-Union, Inc., in Milwaukee make Diehard batteries for Sears, and in Hartford, Wise, they make Midas Mufflers at International Stamping Co., Inc. At Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee, AlW workers assemble the locks used by the major auto manufacturers. Perhaps the many AlW-made products you used today were shipped to you in an AlWmade Fruehauf Corp. truck trailer, or in one from Highway Manufacturing Co. of Edgerton. Wise. Those truck trailers rolled over AlW-made axles from North American Rock­ well, Kenton, Ohio and on wheels and brake drums from Motor Wheel Corp., Lansing, Mich. You'll find the Union Label of the Allied Industrial Workers behind many fine products Americans use and enjoy every day. Page 27 �John 'Bananas' Ziereis, 71, Passes Away Continued from Page 6 subject matter was usually related to ships, boats, and water. Sense of Humor Seafarer Ziereis' sense of humor was a talent in itself. He had a witty way of talking and an arsenal of favorite quo­ tations, such as the one with which he started every morning as he sat down with his coffee and newspapers: "Ah, the nights that were, and the days that are yet to come!" For the last five years of his life, after his retirement from the SIU, Brother Ziereis worked as a jack-of-all-trades at the SIU Hall in St. Louis. He lived over the Union Hall in an apartment filled with mementos from his years as a Boatman and seaman. One of "Captain John's" duties in St. Louis was to drive people around town on Union business. As St. Louis Port Agent Scottie Aubusson puts it, "John was the unofficial tour guide for St. Louis. No one knows more routes to the airport than John knew." Brother Aubusson remembers with a chuckle the day that one of John's "scenic routes" made him miss his plane. Until this summer Brother Ziereis conducted his chauffeur-tour guide duties in his vintage, white 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible. He finally had to stop driving the auto which had become his trademark because it was wearing out and he wanted to preserve it. He bought a new car to drive, but the old one retained its number one spot in his heart and in his garage. • J: - f A Kind Man Brother Ziereis' most important quality had nothing to do with adven­ ture or talent. It was, simply, kindness. The millions of favors which he did for others, especially for the SIU Boatmen and the office staff at the St. Louis Hall, will never be forgotten. A very appropriate passage of Scrip­ ture was read at Brother Ziereis' fu­ neral. In Matthew, Christ speaks of what he will say to the righteous at the Second Coming: "I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me." He goes on to say, "Whenever you did this for one of the least important of my brothers, you did it for me." A more appropriate passage could hardly have been chosen, for Brother John Ziereis was known for his gen­ erosity and compassion. The whole world was like one big brotherhood of men to him. Seafarer Ziereis is buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis, only a few hundred miles south of his birth­ place and is survived by his wife Lela, his brothers Joe and Bill, and his sisters Harriet and Monica. He sailed around the world many times, but his life ended, as it began, on the banks of the Mississippi, Father of Waters. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes Buffalo ....: Cleveland . v Detroit puluth...... Frankfort -.; Chicago .... '•Totals . Alpena Buffalp stand Clevefand /Detroit •.Duluth •-Frankfort•••*••.••..•». .•...••.•••* •/• Ghlcss® •• •• '•• .•••.•••••••>-•* •••- • -• • • • • •••.I-.'-. .•.•*•• • .• • *• • • • ;• •.'• /•Totals •••..-. -. -.•.•». Tdtals All Departrnents *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port atthe end of last month. - , Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers t : I I w, • • •' -f^j: '* If you are conykted of possession of any Ulegiri drug—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the UJS. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, widiout i^p^, FOREVER. That means that y^a lose for the rest of your life die r^bt to make a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to bold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, qrcbitect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, butffiat's exactly how it is and you cant do anydiing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood. It can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious direat to bodi your physical and mental healdi, and the personal safety of those around you. This is eqieciaDy true aboard ship uhere clear mimb and quick reflexes are essmtial at aD times for the safe operation of the vesseL Dmit let drugs dc^roy your natural ri^ to a good, luqppy, producdve Kfe. Stay drug free and steer a dear course. Another Panama Ship Seized WithPot,15 CrewmembersHeld The U.S. Coast Guard netted another Panamanian freighter carrying an esti­ mated 21,700 pounds of -marijuana worth almost $6-million and arrested 15 crewmembers of the vessel. Seized was the 220-foot SS Rio Chagres by the cutter SS Point Estero off Gulfport, Miss, right after the ship crossed the U.S. 12-mile offshore limit. On Oct. 15 off Miami, the Coast Guard captured a Panamanian freighter the SS Don Emilio loaded with $134million in marijuana and cocaine found in rear cargo compartments. (Seafarers Log Nov. '76.) On Oct. 18, Coast Guard searchers discovered 80 more tons of pot aboard the ship in forward cargo areas bringing the total to a rec­ ord-breaking seizure of 160 tons worth $184-million! Later on Nov. 1 in a WesT Coast midnight marijuana raid off San Sim­ eon, Calif., sheriff's deputies grabbed 14 men attempting to smuggle in 5 tons of illegal concentrated pot valued at more than $30-million. Police said that four of the smug­ glers were arrested after a four-hour chase by a Coast Guard cutter during which, authorities say, they may have dumped some marijuana overboard from their 79-foot fishing boat. Seafarers Log Page 28 •t �Fred L. Miller, 64, died on Nov. 9. Brother Miller joined I the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed for 43 years. Seafarer Miller was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a resident of Molino, Fla, Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Beulah A. Enfinger of Pensacola, Fla. Pensioner Anders E. Strom, 78, died of a urinary infection in the Tampa General Hospital on Jan. 7. Brother Strom joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward; He sailed 26 years. Seafarer Strom was born in Finland and was a resident of Tampa. Cremation took place in the National Cremation So­ ciety Crematory, Tampa. Surviving is a daughter, Lillian of Tampa. Romeo J. Ringuette, 54, died of heart failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Ringuette joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton in 1968 sailing as an AB. He attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Maritime School, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1942 to 1943. Born in Green River, N.B., Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen and he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Cremation took place in the Skyview Crematory, Callejo, Calif. Surviv­ ing are a son, Frank of La Jolla, Calif., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Comee Ringuette of Canada. Pensioner John J. Knowles, 65, died of a liver ailment in the Mobile Medicenter on Aug. 28. Brother Knowles joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 37 years and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 5i Born in Flomaton, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Rock Cemetery, Flomaton. Surviving is a brother, Robert of Ceola, Ala. Norwood T. Steadham, 59, died on Nov. 3. Brother Steadham joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1963 sailing as an AB. He sailed 16 y^ars in the U.S. mer­ chant fleet, was a pre- and World War II veteran Of the U.S. Coast Guard and attended a 1970 Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. Born in Mcintosh, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Prichard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Audrey; a stepson, John E. Robinson; a stepdaughter, Darlene Scarborough, and a sister, Mrs. Agnes SwinduU of Chickasaw, Ala. December, 1976 Pensioner Nicho­ las J. Wuchina, 62, died of heart failure in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Baltimore on Sept. 13. Brother Wuchina joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a resi­ dent of Ligonier, Pa. Burial was in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Thea; a son. Seafarer Hans P. Wuchina, and a sister, Linda of Blairsville, Pa. Pensioner Henry J. Wintzel, 62, died of lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Sept. 11. Brother Wintzel joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New Orelans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 38 years. Born in Mississippi, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Paul Cemetery, Pass Christian, Miss. Surviving are a brother, Charles of New Orleans and two sisters, Mrs. Mar­ garet Fournier and Mrs. Mabel Kowalski of Pass Christian. James S. West, 39, died on the 55 Ogde/i •Champion (Ogden Marine) on Nov. 14. Brother West joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as an AB for 11 years. He was born in Pageland, S.C. and was a resident of Lincolnton, N.C. Surviving is his mother, Allie of Lincolnton. Robert L. Dwyer, 48, died on Sept. 12. Brother Dwyer joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the W. C. Ritchie Co. from 1943 to 1946 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1948 to 1976. Inland Boatman Dwyer was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force. He was borri in Chicago and was a resident of Homewood, 111. Surviving are his widow, Peggy, and a daughter, Maren Kay. James N. Barnes, 43, died of a heart ailment in Virginia on Oct. 31, Brother Barnes joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sail­ ing as an AB. He sailed 10 years and during the_ Korean conflict. Seafarer Barnes was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force and was a 1971 Piney Point upgrader. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Burial was in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Va. Surviving are his widow, Phyllis, and his parents^ Mr. and Mrs. Norfeet N. Barnes. Clifford P. "Slim" Thompson, 51, died of a heart attack in p New Orleans on Oct. 26. Brother Thomp­ son joined the Union in 1947 in the port of ^ New York sailing as " a bosun. He sailed 26 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Sea­ farer Thompson was born in Ohio and was a resident of New Orleans. Crema­ tion took place in the St. John Cemetery Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving are a son, Clifford P. Thompson III; his mother, Mrs. Helen McLenna, and his father, Clifford P. Thompson, Sr. Francis J. Staples, 29, died of head in­ juries suffered in a fall on Aug. 22 in Philadelphia. Brother Staples joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing during the Vietnam War as a QMED and engine delegate. He sailed as a third assistant engineer with MEBA's District 2 from 1968 to 1975 following his graduation from the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Staples was also a graduate of the An­ drew Furuseth Training School, Brook­ lyn, in 1963 and graduated from Piney Point in 1968. In 1963, he walked the picket line in a Union maritime beef. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Bar­ bara; two sons, and his mother, Eliza­ beth of Philadelphia. Ulyss W. Crider, 70, passed away on Nov. 2. Brother Crider joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1957 sail­ ing as a cook for the Bo-Lo Co. until this year. He was born in Marion, Ky. and was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Vera Barnes of Toledo, Ohio. James G. Aument, 56, drowned as the tug Eileen C. (Marine Towing) sank in Buzzards Bay, Mass. on Nov. 7. Brother Aument joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1973 sailing as a cook for the Allied Towing Co. for three years and for the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1973 to 1976. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy. Inland Boatman Aument was born in Wilmington, Del. and was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Estelle, and his daughter, Joan. Ronald P. Broussard, 34, died on Oct. 30. Brother Broussard joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a tankerman for Dixie Car­ riers from 1973 to 1976, Sabine Tow­ ing from 1972 to 1973 and for Slade Inc. from 1971 to 1972. Inland Boat­ man Broussard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Port Ar­ thur, Tex. and was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his widow, Faye and his mother, Mrs. Theresa L. La Maire of Port Arthur. Pensioner Steven W. Dul, 57, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Nov. 3. Brother Dul joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the Erie-Lacka­ wanna Railroad from 1943 to 1975. He was born in Windber, Pa. and was a resident of Garfield, N.J. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, South Hackensack, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Anne; a son, Peter; three daughters, Lois, Catherine and Adele, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dul. Pensioner John F. McCarthy, 72, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Mc­ Carthy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate for the Penn Central Railroad from 1926 to 1976. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Agnes and a daughter, Mrs. Claire Schiller. �Steword Pepqitment Recertification Progrgm CURRICULUM COMMITTEE'S REPORT From November 21, 1976 to De­ cember 6,1976 the membership elected Steward Department Recertification Curriculum Committee met at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Maryland and at Union Headquarters in New York. As a result of their meetings, the Commit­ tee issued its report on the Curriculum for the S.l.U.'s Steward Department Recertification Program. The following is the full text of the Committee's Report. e.. •r The meeting of the Steward Depart­ ment Recertification Program Committee was called to order on November 21,1976 at 9:00 a.m. by Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President. In attendance were the following Brothers: James Colder C-72 Nicholas Hatigimisios H-542 Bernard McNally M-1011 William Hand * H-556 Donald Collins C-336 H. W. Roberts R-428 Harry Hastings H-211 Walter Kilgore K-18 Thomas Ulisse U-20 Nominations for Chaiiman of the Com­ mittee were opened and Brother Don Col­ lins, C-336, nominated J, Colder, C-72. The nomination was seconded by H. Hast­ ings, H-211, and a motion was made to close nominations and elect J. Colder, C-72, by acclamation. After his election as Chairman, J. I (• ri Chef All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Eighteen months combined seatime as Cook and Baker or Second Chef or Second Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef (12 months must have been as Cook and Baker or Second Chef) and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Cook and Baker or Second Chef, and As­ sistant Cook or Third Chef Training Pro­ grams. (b) Eighteen months as Chief Cook. i-i ^ Colder, G-72, called the Committee into session. The report of this Committee and its recommendations relative to rules, regu­ lations, and eligibility requirements and a comprehensive curriculum for the Stew­ ards Department Recertification Program is as follows. INTRODUCTION This Committee met daily from No­ vember 21, 1976 to December 6, 1976. During this period we were given the fullest cooperation by Hazel Brown, Mike Sacco and the entire staff at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. At Union Headquarters, Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President and the Head­ quarters staff provided this Committee with any assistance required. Based upon these discussions, studies, and observations, this is our report. r.-". 1. Eligibility Requirements In order to qualify for the Steward De­ partment Recertification Program, the fol­ lowing are required. Chief Steward/Cost Accountant All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Twelve months as Chief Cook or Chef and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Chief Cook or Chef, Cook and Baker or Second Chef and Assistant Cook or Third Chef Training Programs. (b) 42 months as Steward or Steward/ Cook. I.(J • • I I) ^ • page 30 '-V, All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Twelve months seatime as Third Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Third Cook or Third Chef Training Programs. (b) Twelve months as Cook and Baker. Third Chef All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Nine months seatime as Steward Assistant and hold a certificate of com­ pletion from the HLSS Entry Rating Training Program. (b) Twelve months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook. One qualified chief steward was elected from each constitutional port on Nov. 19 to take part in the Curriculum Committee on the Steward Department Re­ certification Program. Here they get ready to begin their work at Piney Point, Md. with the help of some of the HLS staff and SlU officials. Clockwise aroundtable from far left are: William Hand, Detroit; Barney McNally, Baltimore; W. L. Kilgore, Houston; Henry W. Roberts, Mobile; Don Collins, New Orleans; Bob Kalmus, director of vocational education at HLS; Hazel Brown, HLS president; Frank Drozak, SlU executive vice president; Mike Sacco, HLS vice president; Thomas Ulisse, San Francisco; Nicholas Hatgimisios, Philadelphia; Harry" Hastings, St. Louis, and James Colder, New York. The report of the Curriculum Committee on the Steward De­ partment Recertification Pro­ gram, reprinted here, was read, voted upon and passed at the De­ cember membership meetings. An application for the Pro­ gram and the dates of the courses can be found on the following pages. Any new details on the Pro­ gram icill be carried in upcoming issues of the Log. ' vi Second Chef Stewhrd Assistant All Seafarers must have successfully completed the Entry Rating Course at the HLSS'and have been certified as Steward Assistant. Those Seafarers who hold certificates of completion from the HLSS for Third Cook or Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker or Chief Cook, dated April 11, 1975 or after, holds an appropriate firefighting certificate issued by the Maritime Admin­ istration, and possess the service require­ ments stated above will automatically qualify in the rating they have completed without returning to the school. Requirements and Policies for Steward Department Courses Certificates and Shipping - Getting assistance from SlU officials at Headquarters, the Curriculum Com­ mittee for the Steward Department Recertification Program completes its work. Clockwise around the table, starting from far left"are: Tom Ulisse: Don Collins; Bill Hand; Barney McNally; Nicholas Hatgimisios; George McCartney, New York port agent; Frank Drozak, SlU executive vice president; Leon Hall, Headquarters representative; Henry W. Roberts; Walter Kilgore; Harry Hast­ ings; Cliff Wilson, SlU representative, and Jimmy Colder. a CLASS SCHEDULE : for Chief Steward: (12 weeks) Start April 11 June 13 August 15 October 10 Decernber 12 February 13 Graduate July 5 Septembers ; November 7 January 3,1978 Marchb May 8 Classes for Chief Chef: (9 weeks) Start 11 • June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 rebruary 13 graduate June 10 August 12 October 14 December 9 February 10 April 14 ^ Graduate June 3 " Augusts October 7 December 2 February 3 April 7 Classes for Assistant Steward: (d weeks) Siart^\/ April 11 June 13 August is October lO December 12 February. 13, Disenrollment Candidates having poor scholastic rec­ ords whether written or practical, having poor attendance or not meeting the gen-eral rules and regulations as promulgated by the HLSS may be disenrolled at any time. Educational Grant Classes for 2hd Chef ah4llTil (8 weeks) ^ Start Apnl 11 June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 February 13 Candidates successfully completing the HLSS courses for Chief Steward, Chef, Second Chef, 3rd Chef or Steward As­ sistant will be issued an appropriate certificate and will receive preferential shipping in their seniority status. Since all courses include LNG safety training, can­ didates successfully completing the Stew­ ard Department Programs will also receive certification for sailing on LNC vessels. The LNC course is based on Inter-Coverninental Maritime Consultative Organ­ ization standards (IMCO) and will include a field trip to an LNC facility. CT-y^Graduate': May 20 July 22 Septemper 23 November 18 January 20 March 24,, Chief Stewards admitted into the pro­ gram will receive an educational grant of $110.00 per week since Chief Stewards constitute part of the permanent Ship's Committee. Housing and Meals The HLSS will provide at no cost ade­ quate living facilities and meals. Length of Course The course for the Chief Steward will be completed approximately 12 weeks after the date it begins. The final two weeks will be at Union Headquarters. The course for the Chef will be com­ plete approximately nine weeks after it begins. The final week will be at Union Headquarters. The course for the Second Chef or Third Chef will be completed approxi­ mately eight weeks after it begins. The Continued on Page 31 Seafarers Log �Contiimedfrom Page 30 final week will be at. Unioa Headqiuuten. The course for Steward AssittW will be completed approximately six weeks after it begins- The final week will be at Union Headquarters. The Seafarers Log will carry a schedule of the starting and termination dates for all classes, prior to the commencement of the first class, April, 1977. have held. He will perform the duties of Chef in order to become familiar with the responsibilities of that rating. Third Chef The course being offered to Third Chefs will prepare him through classroom 2. Stewards Committee to select appli­ cants for the Programs. Due to the length of the various courses involved, when necessary, a special meet­ ing will be held in New York, following the re^lar monthly meeting to elect a committee of three Stewards, who on the following day will select the necessary number of applicants to complete the spe­ cific classes. This committee will be paid one day's pay at the stand-by rate.^ The first committee will be elected fol­ lowing the March 1977 general member­ ship meeting in order to select applicants for the Program which will commence in April 1977. In making their selections, the Selec­ tions Committee shall consider the prior employment record of all applicants. I^ch class will consist of the following ratings: 5 Chief Stewards 5 Chefs 5 Second Chefs 5 Third Chefs 5 Steward Assistants The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have the authority to regulate the admission of applicants to this Program. Each selected applicant must acknowl­ edge his acceptance of the class he is assigned to by notifying the Seafarers Appeals Board in writing or by telegram as soon as possible. Requests from applicants for class reassignments must be directed to and ap­ proved by the Seafarers Appeals Board. Failure to comply could result in sub­ stituting another applicant in your place. 3. Vocational Chief Steward/Cost Accountant The Steward Department course is be­ ing offered to Chief Stewards in order to make the S.I.U.'s Steward Department the most progressive afloat. The course was designed with special emphasis on new management techniques and the latest changes in food service industry. This will be helpful in keeping pace with the ever changing hospitality field. Assignments will vary depending upon goals to be met for the period and the ability of the indi­ vidual member to accomplish these goals. Each Chief Steward will perform the duties of each job in the Steward Depart­ ment. He will supervise, inspect and eval­ uate the work of the other members in this training program. Chef The course being offered to Chefs will prepare them for their duties as efficient and effective galley managers in the newly constructed Steward Department. The goal will be the elimination of waste and mismanagement in the galley. The Chef will perform some of the duties of the Chief Steward to gain an understanding of that rating. He will supervise and co­ ordinate the galley personnel to insure proper preparation, cooking and serving meals. Instruction will also be given in identifying, correcting and cleaning un­ sanitary conditions in the galley and reefer spaces. The course covers many of the culinary skills employed in hotels and res­ taurants. Second Chef The course being offered to Second Chefs will provide instruction in their new responsibilities on board ship and to pre­ pare them for advancement. The purpose of the course is to qualify the Second Chef to perform the duties required in the bake shop and in the galley for breakfast cookery. He will also work the Third Chefs schedule and those of the entry ratings as a review of former Jobs he may Steivard Assistant presentations and (m^the-job training, the proper practices, procedures and methods that are being used successfully in the hospitality indu^. These include in­ struction in sanitation, cooking serving meals, baking, beverage and salad prepa­ ration, dining room and stateroom skills. The course being offered to Steward Assistant is designed to assist members in the entry rating in the responsibilities of the Assistant Steward aboard ^ip. He will perform some of the duties of the ratings Continued on Page 32 STEWARD DEPARTMENT WECERTIFICATION PROGRAM ATTACH APPLICATION (Please Print) PHOTO •• HOME PORT • ' y -'-' - DATE:__1 NAME: (In Full). Middle First list r ( ) Cfede Phone ADDRESS: Oty, State, Zip Street , - ,..c S(X3AI.$EG0RII^ DATCOFBlHTH:. PLACE OF BIRTH: ' " ROOK NUMBER: HEIGHT: PRESENT SENIORITY STATUSL WEIGHT: DEPARTMENT: EYES: RATING: HAIR: LAST SIU CLINIC CARD DATE:. No AMERICAN CITIZEN? Yes Place: Certificate No.:• - '; IF NATURALIZED, Date: _ Alien Registration No.: IF ALIEN, Type of Alien: CHECK ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING RATINGS YOU WISH TO UPGRADE TO IN THE RECERTTFICATION PROGRAM: (See reverse side for service requirements). . ' CHIEF STWD./COST ACCT. • CHEF'. . • SECOND CHEF THIRD CHEF STEWARD Assrc: : • Q • DO YOU HOLD A U S. COAST GUARD ENDORSEMENT AS A LIFEBOATMAN ESf IHE U.S. MEi^| CHANT MARINE? | • YES __ NO . • DATE :RECEIVED Ik) YW HOLD A MARI^^ FIRE-FIGHTING CERTIFICATE? " YES - . NO ^:DIAIE:,RE(:EIVED ' HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS? AFTS/HLSS ENTRY PROGRAM: YES_ NO FROM TO PORT HLSS/MEBA UPGRADING: YES__ NO FROM / * -^ ^. ^ - V' , ' ".-1 TO EDUCATION \ \^ Name BG^Ghide Ctwnplt^ Grammar, Junior High High School College or Univ.. Trade Schools ^ ' -'.v '' •;—r- :Gnidiiated Yes No ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Type of Course ^ L-L_ • -1 Page 31 December. 1976 •1- H'iyv.iiyyiVr.V �• ta ronstaution uaderstand^ietS be V « and laundty f'"J^juble P«l"'a taking opM»"°°Le inslinntio® ^any '^bee^'a oT'ibe joasinucb itjistoie^P^ on tbe .t»°'d ^^'^ion. «.'V:„S nnd «•' Snnn'^^^^crntMy^' SlSi« Bnr- contract, shtpP'"® . jp^oard t«eet «»= •'T^mmHlee in '!« »« "'"I wotVi rules, ^eeWy ''b P ^ oppo^ Si>\P'? f AgreeinenK »n^^ „eetinP. >° tmporlanneoy^Nhat P'o;"^", ,o P'"'"e»®E!„ auend skip*"'" ings »h''=''d «, cre« •""SationsWP- " metnoeis >°"« '°ljrImpl°y"'"S^tin<:tion " nam i" *' Jut-Snc«'a''',' d i„ doco- is 5Ki:Ts.Tis r~%-si - •" •^, rBlFs?-!™"' .ov nn^ 1 CA3Sro®^^ rhief Cools: mt'^% .m PC keid ^ In -- Baker or Sec Various ri» t ..•,r:v..:i^ai^^s«®^..:.i- -• „»dChe Assist^^^^d hoW ®,S^fcook ot Ihirf '.,: SecoiidCh ) . and Ass^ a v nt TIM^^ ^ draining -t.KS-""-:: , . -material tp"- . • course. indnsttV and d 4 of * p^icoin, anWn^wkS onr =0"""^* of onr gtains. (.^V; andBaket.• . ...Mant ^^d hold» Rta™®- . ..rookand®"'® andkol^ the Ha.^ <•> K r&isssSi B«'»«'»" ' _ M aeafateta-- ^ familianaad « »• \ ^ for ^"'V,„Msiration r>"-*'''Ze comthe pension, Emphasis v/J ^'^ufcookJo'^^^^iulUmems'''^'''' iiakie ,o wr ^^^55 «UkTEj«gS^ .^ged on p^ans and Unions purity. W«nh.' st:jorh%^rkt:;«^5^r. »»5f„ pardcipao^^ng ceni«a"^ia i„ to ofctain a »f B"^ ufekoat t!:„ the course posset opponnn^^ _.,«nrtur an '?"Sko'doOOtP'»^opporton>°LSn^"»hodoOOt •„ «> seoote one op programCood^SB. J a comprebenjff "wrM^ ;s™;;d«Bgnintion,>^^^^^^^ icyrAL' ®"rCn?ricolnn'C^"'"'^ iolastealendatyndi. SSSSMONST^ ^attamHond ,1 eotryintotk ,1976 pateiPe®®®^®* ' Seala" '•»"<'^T' '4- • i;.: Page 32 �SlU Breaks Ground for Algonac Hall 'ta/1 from 4mM Page T^nni9 3 ^ Continued our contracted vessels and our members who man them." Panoramic River View The Union Hall will bd located at the south end of Algonac's riverfront _park and will overlook the clear blue waters of the St. Clair River. The main build­ ing of the complex will house the Hiring Hall, offices and lounge areas. The face of the Hiring Hall, running the entire length of the 115-foot long building, will be enclosed in glass to provide a panoramic view of the river. Betwejen the hall and the river will be a professionally landscaped promenade, and parallel to the building will be a hundred foot dock for small craft. The main building will be used for ments for the ships will be transported monthly membership meetings as well from the Hall, via the launches, to the as the Hiring Hall for the area. The ships as they pass by. Also, the Union grounds will be complete with parking will be better able to provide the ships facilities. The Hall will further serve the with the latest periodicals and other local SIU~members and retirees as a important materials. place to gather and meet casually and About 95 percent of all SIU deepfor social affairs. draft Great Lakes vessels regularly pass Next to the main building will be a through the St. Clair River on their voy­ new boathouse to replace the structure ages between the upper lakes and the which has occupied the site since 1960. lower lakes. The St. Clair River and The boathouse will provide space for Lake are the connecting links between two launches at water level. The space Lake Erie on the south and Lake Huron above will be occupied by ship-to-shore on the north. radio equipment which will enable SIU The two buildings of the complex officials to maintain close contact with will be joined by an indoor walkway. the Union's contracted vessels. According to the architect's design, the SIU patrolmen, as well as replace- buildings will be constructed of brick with wide expanses of glass enclosing the space above the docking area of the boathouse on three sides, as well as the Two ships, a Greek and a Russian entire length of the main building facing freighters, reached the dead-in-the- the river. The roof will be edged with water Seattle that afternoon and, ac­ cording to SIU members, when the Seattle's captain refused to take a line from them, stood by until the Sea-Land Continued from Page 3 Consumer reached the scene around 4 ton, looked out the window and saw p.m. the barge was passing us. He said 'we've The salvage tug arrived later that got to do something and do it right night. now.'" According to Walton, Lupton Darkness and choppy water made it ran up to the wheelhouse while he and too dangerous to take the crew off the the two engineers went out the galley Seattle that night and the next morning door, out the starboard engine room those leaving were transferred to the door and ran to the bow. Sea-Land Consumer. By the time Walton and the engineers Taken to Rotterdam aboard the Seagot to the bow the tug had already Land Consumer, these Seafarers were started turning over on her side, he then flown back to New York. said, "so we jumped up on the rubber Fire-Ravaged SS Seattle Continued from Page 2 CO2 system using the main controls on the main deck. For reasons as yet undetermined, only part of the system could be acti­ vated by the main controls and the mates, again using breathing apparatus, had to go down to the lower deck to a second set of CO2 controls, according to SIU members. Finally flooded with CO.j, the main fire was put out but residual fires burnt for almost six hours and by late after­ noon the temperature in the engine room was still between 150 degrees and 185 degrees—hot enough to disinte­ grate the galley's floor tiles, Crew Saved Themselves Tom Cranford Heads Unit Continued from Page 15 1973, the entire department was turned over to him, and since then he has done an excellent job. Married, 2 Children In 1967, Cranford married the for­ mer Johanna Henrickson of Brooklyn. They now have two children, an eightyear-old-daughter, Telsa, and a fouryear-old son, Julyan. The couple live in a 50-year-old brownstone on a vintage tree-lined block in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Since moving in, Cranford has done a lot of work on his own to restore much of the home's hand carved woodwork. He has also restored the house's stained glass windows. Looking back at his decision to stay with the SIU instead of continuing school, Tom Cranford says in his sin­ cere, frank manner; "I don't regret it. I like the Union, I like the job, 1 like the people I work with and 1 have a good family. What else can a person ask for." Large AFL-CIO Rally Continued from Page 5 partment and the Maritime Port Coun­ Counties Labor Council, said: cil of San Diego also gave the striking "The national AFL-CIO and its of­ cab drivers pledges of support. O. Wil­ ficial state and local labor councils in liam Moody, MTD administrator, and California pledge their full and con­ Les Parker, president of the Port Coun­ tinuing support to the striking affiliated cil, said "We stand solidly behind the members of the Seafarers Interna­ courageous members of the Transpor­ tional Union of North America in this tation &. Allied Workers who have struggle." stood fast for 100 days against the SRINA President Paul Hall, in a slave labor tactics of the Yellow Cab telegram to Michael Spadacini, presi­ Company." dent of the striking union, said: 'Shoulder to Shoulder' "You can count on the SIUNA as Pledges of support also came from we intend to fight along with you with two other SIUNA affiliates in San all the vigor at our command to assist you in reaching a favorable agreement." Diego. Jack Tarantino, president, and Support also came from the Building Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the & Construction Trades Department, Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific AFL-CIO. President Robert A. Georg- and Caribbean, and Antoinette Garcia, San Diego business agent of the SIUNA ine told the strikers; "The Building Trades Department United Cannery Workers and Indus­ and its California Councils stand be­ trial Workers of the Pacific, told the hind you 100 percent in your efforts to strikers that they would stand "shoulder reach a fair and equitable agreement." to shoulder with you until you win your John Bennings, president of the Cali­ just cause." The strike against the Yellow Cab fornia Labor Federation, pledged that "One million AFL-CIO members in Company began Aug. 27 after the com­ California stand behind you 100 per­ pany refused to bargain in good faith when their contract with the union cent." came up for renewal. The AFL,CIO Maritime Trades De- December, 1976 copper facia and the building's facade will be trimmed with bronzed alum­ inum. The whole design will integrate the building complex with the surrounding park and riverfront area. The grounds will have shrubs and trees. Algonac is a favored resort com­ munity for Detroit residents and many SIU active members and pensioners make the scenic city their home. Algonac City Manager Fern Nichols stated at the ground breaking ceremon­ ies that "construction of the new Union Hall is especially important now, for the city," where rebuilding through the city's urban renewal program is begin­ ning under the direction of Town Engi­ neer Jack Daniels. Algonac's Mayor Karen Cole said that the SIU's move to her city "would he mutually beneficial for the SIU and the city of Algonac." fenders. If it hadn't been for the mate looking out the galley window, I wouldn't be telling this story today." Meanwhile, after asking Brother Aument to go with him up through the boat. Mate James Lupton said he headed for the wheelhouse to see what was going on. "There are two flights of stairs going up to the wheelhouse. I-got up the first alright," Lupton explained, "but on the second I had to pull myself up." The boat was already halfway tipped over, he said. Once in the wheelhouse, he helped an AB escape by pushing him out the window. Then he climbed out the win­ dow himself. The captain escaped from the wheelhouse by dropping from the lower win­ dow into the water, according to Walton. Next Lupton climbed down the side of the boat which by then was hitting the barge. "Each time it hit, a man would go onto the barge," he continued. "After we were on the barge, the boat sank completely. It all happened so fast." The cook, James Aument, did not make it to the barge. Two days later the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re- covered the body in the galley. He was not a regular on the Eileen C and had been sent out by the Norfolk Hall to replace the cook just a few days earlier. From the barge, Lupton radioed the U.S. Coast Guard, sending Mayday sig­ nals over Channel 6 and then Channel 13. The Coast Guard answered the sec­ ond call and a helicopter arrived first. Approximately 40 minutes later two Coast Guard 45-footers arrived from Woods Hole, Mass. Lupton said he let them know everyone on the barge was in good condition and the Guard started checking the water for the lost man. The SlU-contracted tug Mariner soon came by and took the men on board, giving them coffee and clothes. Just before the accident, the Eileen C had traveled up Buzzards Bay heading for the Cape Cod Canal with the barge on a hawser approximately 1,200 feet long. They had shortened the hawser to 300 feet in order to get behind the barge, but decided to continue towing since the water was rough. When the steering went out, according to the SIU members, the barge came up on the boat and the tug could not move out of the way. It sank in 45 feet of water, two-and-one-half miles west of West Falmouth, Mass. Other SIU members on board could not be reached for comment. They were: Sam Bonnette, deckhand, and John Cartos and Jerry Kleva, tankermen. Marine Engineer Beneficial Asso­ ciation members Walter Hazel, captain, Ed Ellison, chief engineer and T. McCormick, second engineer (relief) also survived the incident. The boat was salvaged last month and a full Coast Guard report will be ready by mid-January. Amount of Pensions The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Pension Plan has enacted a rule concerning the amount of pen­ sion benefits which specifies that in order to receive any pension benefit increase, including those negotiated in 1975 and 1976, an employee must receive credit for 90 days of employ­ ment between the effective date of the increase and the last day of the calendar year in which the effective date occurs, or in any subsequent calender year. If the effective date of an increase is within 90 days of the end of the calendar year, an em­ ployee must receive credit for 90 days of employment within the 12month period beginning on the ef­ fective date, or in any calendar year subsequent to the effective date. This rule will be waived if an em­ ployee b continuously disabled from his last day of employment until he becomes eligible and applies for a pension, provided he becomes eligi­ ble, and applies for the pension bene­ fit after the effective date of the rate increase. Page 33 �asiiw^ahu. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "/or a better job today, and job security tomorrow* y) 99 Refrigerated Container Mech., Welding, Antomation, Pnmproom Maint. Upcoming M 1 HLSS Gives New Look to Next Year V Courses The new year won't be the only thing new at the Lundeberg School this year because the HLSS Vocational Education Department has revamped many of the School's upgrading courses to better re­ flect projected cTianges in the industry and advances in technology on the newest ships of today's American merchant marine. Among the upcoming'new look' courses of special interest to our deep-sea mem­ bers are Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic, Welding, Automation and Pumproom Maintenance and Operation. Starting dates for these courses are as follows: • Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic—Jan. 10, and Sept. 5, 1977. • Welding—Jan. 10, April 4 and Sept. 19, 1977. • Automation—Feb. 21, and July 25, 1977. • Pumproom Maintenance and Operation—March 7 and Nov. 14, 1977. A complete outline of these courses along with course requirements is carried under course descriptions for the engine department. In addition to the new look in the courses, SlU members will be pleased to know that the Lundeberg School is open­ ing a new upgrading center on the School's grounds as of Jan. 1, 1977. This new facility, complete with modern class­ rooms and a shop building, will provide more comfortable surroundings for SIU upgraders as well as being a more condusive place to learn and study. Many of the courses themselves have been increased by two weeks to include important additional material for con­ sumption by Seafarers. QUARTERMASTER ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Sea­ man 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited — Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or 12 Months Able Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: Jan. 24, May 12, Aug. 4 and Oct. 27, 1977. V Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigatiorl instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold endorsement as Able Seaman (Un­ limited—^Any Waters). Starting dates: March 21, June 13, Sept. 5 and Nov. 28,1977. - UFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28, and May 12, 26, 1977. Note on Lifeboat: The requirements and course material for the endorsement of Lifeboatman is identical for all personnel. So the above outline and starting dates of the Lifeboat course applies to our deepsea and Lakes Seafarers as well as to boat­ men. WELDING The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. On compl(!lion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department persorinel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their dejiartment. Starting dates: Jan. 10, April 4 and Sept. 19, 1977. AUTOMATION The course of instruction leading to certification for automated vessels con­ sists of both classroom and. practical training which includes; operation and control of automated boiler equipment, automated marine engineering plant op­ erations including, turbines, main and auxiliary condensate systems, lubrication systems, generators, fire, sanitary and bilge_systems. Basic principles of instru­ mentation are covered in the course with the actual application of instruments used in automated systems control. The course is instructed primarily with SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Page 34 The $10,000 scholarships may he used to. pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. Eligibility requirements are as follows; • Have not less than two years of ac­ • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. Education and upgrading is the key to job advancement and job security in the modern -day U.S. merchant marine. New ratings mean more responsible jobs aboard ship, and most importantly, it means higher pay for you. The Lundeberg School, and the School's staff of professionals, are at your disposal. There is no reason that it shouldn't be utilized. So check the courses you might like to take and make application to the School. Do it soon; the sooner the better! the aid of a full scale engineering plant console. All students will leam and con­ trol main and auxiliary engine plant op­ erations directly from the engine room console. Engineering plant malfunctions will be covered in the class and each stu­ dent will gain experience in actual con­ sole emergency procedures and opera­ tions. This engine plant console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Requirement: Applicant must hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —Any Rating. The normal length of the course is four weeks. PUMPROOM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The course of instruction leading to certification in Pumproom Operation and Maintenance consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker devel­ opment and construction, operation and maintenance of valve loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measure­ ments, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. All students will learn the use of metal lathes and milling machines by completing prac­ tical ship board projects. Requirement: All applicants must have six (6) months seatime in a rating. The length of the course is six weeks. REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MECHANIC The course of instruction leading to certification as Refrigerated Container Mechanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuits. Requirements: Applicant must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED—Any Rating. The normal length of the course is six weeks. Seafarers Log �License for Western Rivers. Inland Waiters. Oceans Towhoat Operator Courses Coming Soon One of the most important courses of­ fered to SIU Boatmen at the Lundeberg School will be conducted several times during the coming year. The course, broken down into ^veral categories ac­ cording to area, is Original Towhoat Op­ erator for Western Rivers, Inland Waters or Oceans not more than 200 miles off­ shore. The course of instruction leads to Coast Guard licensing as either Ist or 2nd class operator of uninspected motor vessels. Upcoming dates for the course include; • Western Rivers—^Jan. 10, AprU 18 and Sept. 12,1977. • Inland Waters and Oceans not more than 200 miles—Feh. 14, May 23 and Oct. 19, 1977. Eligible boatmen should not hesitate to apply for the course because it gives you a chance to earn a license, which carries along with it higher pay and increased job security. Requirements for this course are as follows: * All candidates for 2nd class operator must be at least 19 years of age and have evidence of 18 months service on deck on a towing vessel. This service must have Steward Department Steward Courses Will Be Changed All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatim'e and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months, seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting dates: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 3, 1977. COOK AND BAKER I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- • 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting dates: Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; and March 3,17,1977. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and he a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, 1977. December, 1976 Along with the inception of the SlU's Steward Department Recertification Program in April, the Lunde­ berg School's Steward Department Program will change in both name and content. To find out what these programs will be like, as well as their starting dates, refer to the special section re­ served in this issue of the Log for the Steward Recertification Program. Date of Birth. (L..t) Mo./Day/Ye«r (Middle) (Fir.t) Address (Street) . Telephone #. (City) (State) Deepsea Member • (Zip Code) . Inland Waters Member • (Area Code) Lakes Member • . Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued Port Presently . Registered In- . Port Issued- Endorsement (s) Now Held. Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) .Endorsement(s) Received. to. Entry Program: From. (Dates Attended) The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates for 1st class operator must show evidence of three years service on deck of a towing vessel. One year of this service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. All candidates must have at least three months service in each particular geographical area for which application for licensing is made. • All candidates must pass a physical exam given by a medical officer of the USPHS or a certified, reputable physician. Upgrading Program: From. .to a (Datei Attended) .Endorsement(s) Received. Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Firefighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) 1 Am Interested in the Following Course(s) Directory of All Upgrading Courses i IMSEPSEA, LAKES COURSES Deck Department • Able-seaman, 12 Months Any Waters V , • Able-seaman, Unlimited Any :, Waters ' • Lifeboatman ^ • Quartermaster | ^ •, ? ; .J. -W Engine • Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) • QMED—^Any Rating ^; • Advanced Pumpman Procedures j ft * Automation • LNG-LPG . • Refrigerated Containers ^ Welder ft" • Diesel Engines • • • • Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward INLAND WATERS COURSES RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURtL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 • • • • Able-Seaman Pre-Towbo«it Operator . ft J >fi Original Towhoat Operator M Master/Mate Uninspected Ves-ftjj sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons ft| r Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot | ' • Radar Observer' • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines , ft • A^istant Engineer Uninspected fti| Motor Vessels • ^' • Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels ft* Tankerman ^ T* Towhoat Inland Cook• • Vessel Operator Management 'I : V. and Safety Co,.ra. •, , ;.i Page 35 �:r it . '•>' \! James Briordy Seafarer James Briordy finished the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School and be­ gan sailing with the SW in 1974. Broth­ er Briordy, shipping in the engine de­ partment, returned to Piney Point to upgrade to FOWT before starting the "A" Seniority Pro­ gram. A native and resident of New York City, Brother Briordy ships from that port. Thomas Goodin •,. J 1J jI Seafarer Thomas Goodin has been scaling with the SW since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1975. , Shipping in the deck _ department, Broth­ er Goodin returned to upgrade to AB at the Piney Point school before attend­ ing the"A" Seniority Program. A native and resident of Seattle, Brother Goodin ships from that port. William Robles Seafarer William f 4 Robles began sail­ ing with the SlU in 11 1970 after attend­ ing the A ndrew Furuseth Training School in New York. Brother Roif -i A ships in 1 the steward depart­ ment as a cook and baker. A native of New York, Brother Robles lives with his wife Ada and his five children in Florida. He ships out of the port of New York. •r 'i'•'•N Kamin Lambenson Seafarer Kamin Lambertson, who I seals with the SIU in the deck depart\ment, graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Lambertson also obtained his AB ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of Boston, Brother Lambertson now lives in New Mexico and ships from either Houston or New York. This month 12 more Seaforers joined the ranks of the SIU full book mem­ bers by participating in and gradnating from the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A' books through this program to 309. They are Gary Carter, Thomas Gioodin, Louis Almodovar, James Briordy, John Neff, Stephen Patton, Tom Tankerdey, William Robles, Jay Shuler, Mark Lmce, WUliam Sullivan and Kamin Lambertson. Before graduating from tihe program, these new *A* book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A* Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thorough woiking knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach uSed to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU wDl always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time indnslry and their Union's role in that industry. Marie Lance Stephen Patton Seafarer Mark Lance has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry -Lundeberg School in 1974. Shipping in the steward de­ partment as a third cook. Brother Lance is also a graduate of that Lundeberg School training program. Brother Lance ships from the Gulf and lives in Cali­ fornia. He is a native of St. Louis, Mo. Seafarer Stephen Patton has been sailing with the SIU in the engine de­ partment since grad­ uating from the Harry Lundeberg School three years ago. Brother Patton returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorsement be­ fore starting the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Raised in the Midwest, Brother Patton now lives in Houston and ships from that port. Gary Carter Seafarer Gary Carter first shipped out with the SIU in 1971 after graduat­ ing from-the Harry \ Ltfndeberg School. Sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Carter up­ graded to FOWT in 1972. Brother Carter ships from the port of Houston and continues to live in hfs hometown, Clarksburg, W. Va. Thomas Tankersley Seafarer Tom Tankersley went \ through the trainee program at the ' Harry Lundeberg I School in 1971. I Shipping in the deck I department, Broth-r \er Tankersley now I sails as AB. Brother Tankersley, a native of Baltimore, now lives in Tokoma Park, Md. He ships from the port of Baltimore. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on Amcrican-fis^ vessels remains in this country, making a very substan&l contribution to the national balance of payments aiid to the nption's economy. Use U.S.-dag ships. It's good for the American maritime IndnStry, the Ameri> can slih>per, and America. Page 36 •! New 'A' Book Members : •/, , si-1 ' - Program 'A' Seniority John Neff Seafdrer John Neff graduated from the trainee program • at the Harry Lunde\ berg School in 1970 and began sailing with the SIU in the deck department. \ Before attending the "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Neff returned to Piney Point and obtained his AB ticket. A native of Suitaland, Md., Brother Neff now lives in Marcos, Tex. and ships from the port of Houston. Port Date New York Jan. 4 Philadelphia Jan. 4 Baltimore ......... Jan. 5 Norfolk Jan. 6 Jacksonville Jan. 6 Detroit Jan. 7 Houston Jan. 10 New Orleans ........ Jan. 11 Mobile Jan. 12 San Francisco Jan. 13 Wilmington Jan. 17 Seattle —i.. Jan. 21 Piney Point Jan. 8 San Juan Jan. 6 Columbus Jan. 15 Chicago .VJan. 11 Port Arthur Jan. 11 Buffalo Jan. 12 St. Louis Jan. 14 Cleveland * • Jan. 13 Jersey City ........ t Jan. 10 JayShnler Seafarer Jay Shuler has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the Andrew Furuseth Training Program in New York in 1967. A member of the en­ gine department. Brother Shuler obtained his QMED en­ dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the"A" Senior­ ity-Upgrading Program. Brother Shuler is a native of New York City and now lives in Oneonta, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Louis Almodovar Seafarer Louis Almodovar gradu­ ated from the An•drew Furuseth Training School in I New York in 1970 I and began sailing in the engine departI ment on SIU ships. \NOW an FOWT, Brother Almodovar is planning to re­ turn to Piney Point to upgrade to QMED in the near future. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Almodovar now lives in New York with his wife Donna and ships from that po/t. iY.'-:.:' William Sullivan Seafarer William Sullivan graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School and began sailing in the engine depart­ ment with the SIU in 1974. Before starting the "A" Se­ niority Program, Brother Sullivan also upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, Brother Sullivan continues to live in that city with his wife, Margaret. He also ships from the port of Philadelphia. ' • . • - j'j - " • --Vi a Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters . . . , , . , , , , UIW 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 9:30a.m. ...; .... 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m .".... — 10:30 a.m — 2:30 p.m. .......... — — 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Seafarers Log �A' Seniority Honor Roll ^ow Niiiters lii 7 is Following are the names and departments of the 309 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Xfams, Francis, Deck ADSe, Luciano. Eiifine Mien, Lawrence, Enfine Aiiison, Murpiiy, Engine Abmaii, Bin, Deck Aimodovar, Louis, Engine Ames, Mian, Deck Andrepont, P. I., Engine Armitstead, Daniei, Engine Arnoid, Mott, Deck Aversano, Ciifford, Engine Badia, Mike, Engine Bamett, Jay, Engine Bartoi, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Aian, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Beiiinger. Wiiiiam, Steward Bermndez, Frank, Deck Berry, George, Ei«ine Bertei, Kevin, Engine Beruiis, Wiliian. Deck Biietz, John, Engine Bishop, Hoyd, Steward Biackiok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Biigen, Archie, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Boien, James, Deck Belen, Timothy. Dedi Boies, John, Ei«ine Boiiing, Randoiph, Deck Brackbiii, Russeii, Deck Briordy, James, Engine Brooke, George, Engine Bruschini, Mario, Steward Burge, Bernard, Engine Burke, Lee Rey, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney. Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Caio, Jose, Engine Cammnso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Carter, Gary, Engine Caruthers, Russeii, Deck Castie, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jadtson, Deck ;.CIark. Garrett, Deck . tdlahgelo, Joseph, Deck Conkiin, Kevin, Engine •*•' Corbett, Wiiiiem, Deck Correii, Pani, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Ceyie, Michaei, Engine Cunningham, Rohert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniei, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, Dan, Deck Davis, Wiiiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Denardo, Michaei, Engine Derke, Michaei, Engine Deskins, WiiiMm, Steward Diaz, Rohert, En^ne Disiug, Maximo, Engine Dobiong, James, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Dukehart, David, Engine Duron, Roberto, Engine Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Edgeii, Pat, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Eiiiott, Byron, Engine Escodero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, Wiiiiam, Deck Farragot, John, Deck Farreii, Gerald, Steward Fiia, Marion, Deck Fonviile, James, Engine Foxvog, Mark, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Freehurn, Michaei, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Fuentes, Luis, Steward Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Gannon, Kevin, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Rohert, Deck Gaston, Thomas, Deck Giilhtte, Ronald, Deck Giiiiam, Rohert, Steward Goethe, Freddie, Deck Gomes, Glenn, Deck Goodin, Thomas, Deck Gotay, Raul, Steward KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grey, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Grisham, Steve, Ded( Gunter, Mike, Engine Hagar, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Hail, Kenneth, Engine Mailer, Charles, Engine Mailer, John, Engine Marris, Nathaniel, Engine Manks, Fletcher, Engine Mart, Ray, Deck Mawker, Patrick, Deck Maynes, Biake, Engine Meick, Carroii, Deck Meiier, Douglas, Steward Memming, Rohert, Engine Moofcs, Bobby, Steward Mooper, Allen, Engine Mumason, Jon, Deck Mnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Munt, Mike, Engine Mussein, Mohammed, Steward Mtttchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine iiison, James, Engine ivey, D. E., Engine James, Daniei, Deck Jansson, Scott, Deck Joe, Wiiiiam, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, PanaMrtis, En^ne Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keiiey, John, Deck Keiiy, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charies, Engine Kittieson,LQ., Deck Knight, Donaid, Engine Knoles, Donaid, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lambeftson, Kamin, Deck Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Lance, Mark, Steward • Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Lasater, Thomas, Deck Laughiin, Douglas, Engine LeCiair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Lusk, George, Deck Mahaffey, J. C., Steward Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Maiioiy, Arthur, Deck Manning, Menty, Steward Maurstad, Mitcheii, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck Martin, Rohert, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McCants, Aivin, Deck McCauiey, Roy, Engine McLain, Warren, Engine McMuiiin, Clarence, Steward McPariand, Jmnes, Engine Mefferd, Michaei, Engine Merson, Don, Deck Miiici, Robert, Deck Millard, David, Engine Miller, Robert, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Moore, Thomas, Engine Moore, Wiiiiam, Deck Mortier, Wiiiiam, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Muii, David, Engine Neff, John, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrander, Duane, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikoiaos, Engine Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates.. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in December, 1976 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. the Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has" been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Parr, Steven, Deck Patten, Stephen, Engine Paulson, Glenn, Deck Peyton, Giibmt, Deck Pepe, Christopt^er, Steward Perez, Jose, Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck Petrick, L, Engine Pickford, Albert, Deck Piiisworth, Pat, Deck Poietti, Pierangeio, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Quirke, John, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, Wiiiiam, Deck Rivers, Sam. Engine Roback, James, Deck Robies, Wiiiiam, Steward Rodriguez, Charies, Engine Rodriguez, Mector, Engine Rodripez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, En^ne Sahb, Caidweii, Jr., Engine Sali^, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Scotten, Robert, Engine Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lucien, Deck ' Shaw, Ronald, Engine Shuier, Jay, Engine Siifast, George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Smith, Craig, Engine Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, George, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Sowatzka, Brian, Deck Speii, Gary, Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, M. D., Engine Springfieid, Marry, Steward Stanfieid, Pete, Deck Stark, Wiiiiam, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stein, Warren, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Grepry, Engine Sullivan, Wiiiiam, Engine Svoboda, Kvetosiav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tankersiey, Thomas,, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Taylor, Daniei, Steward Taylor, Dave, Deck Tell, Georp, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Townsend, Joe, Steward Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Lieweiiyn, Engine Turpin, Richard, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck : Vaiton, Sidney, Engine i Vanyi, Thomas, Steward ;; Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Waiden, Tim, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engira Wambach, Albert, Deck Washington, Eddie, Engine Wass, Klaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Weils, John, Deck Westerhoim, Gary, Engine Wiiheim, Mvfc, Engine Wiiisch, Edward, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukier, Mans, Engine •"'ii -/'j KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials,-etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen 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 vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and soci^ interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified nu^, return receipt requested. Page 37 �mm II " I'i SOGHave mum ROUUGXI Anmin DOMTION MOOKLVN, N.Y. 11232 B7S FOinTH AVEMiC ,7' Date. :BOOK NO.. Contributor's Name. r-1 Address. INiaatcil $IIHI or S.S. No.. IT- City .Zip Code . State . SPAD is a separate setregated fund, its prpcdeds at* used to further Its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the-^oliticai,, soclai and ecopomic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American MeroMnt iTsrine with MnnaiM employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepi- in coniieetldn with such objects, SPAO supports and contributes to Mliticial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicitea or received because of force, job .discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as.a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American, trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. |-;i •,1 More To Sil'AII Sioce (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission, and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) Signature of Solicitor No. » •h r t,*' t 1976 Port Beghiniiifi of '7G The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 566 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty-seven who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, nine have contributed $300, three $400, one $500, one $600, and one $1,100. The LOG is running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union on foUowing Availability of Plan Doeumenfs f'-'i . . i'i i.'l n -''i .• , it 1-'' As all Union members have been notified, all documents relating to the various Welfare and Pension Plans are available for inspection, for free, at the Union Halls. The documents are the trust docu­ ment, which describes the rules by which the particular Plan is admin­ istered; the Plan regulations, which contain the rules concerning eligibil­ ity for benefits and the amount of benefits under the Plan; and the Plan de^ription, which contains general Information about the type of Plan. K yon want a copy of die documents for your own records, you shmrid send a check for the proper amount to the Plan office (Seafarers' Pension Plan, Seafarers* Welfare Plan, etc.) at 275 20th St, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. By enclosing a check with your request, you wiU speed your order through. You can order each item sepa­ rately or you can pay $30.70 and receive the trust document. Plan reg­ ulations and Plan descriptions for each of the fidlowing: Seafarers* Pension Plan; Seafarers* Welfare Plan; Seafarers' Vacation Plan; Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pen­ sion Plan; Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; UIW Welfere Plan; and UIW Pension Plan. ' NOTE: As documents are amend­ ed, prices may change. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct.27-Nov.24,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 13 245 188 18 1 5,523 3 98 64 127 5,328 2,503 146 26 58,631 15 1,237 327 $ 36,956.94 245.00 564.00 2,317.38 162.00 44,184.00 822.95 2,952.81 2,431.10 $396,698.99 5,328.00 7,509.00 23,195.71 3,153.80 • 469,048.00 4,598.51 37,094.04 16,564.30 524 87 144 18 2 134 4,436 844 1,238 187 17 1,167 176,914.93 3,451.76 21,323.30 7,800.00 210.00 3,987.00 1,298,120.76 34,632.32 199,741.88 67,700.00 1,347.50 33,979.81 145 1,854 1,098 123 657 4 36 8 20,835 55,409.50 43,220.23 3,913.96 2,410.00 1,780.75 — 1,195.00 450.00 15,537.80 546,738.45 330, i98.70 48,007.03 23,935.00 18,652.69 756.79 6,451.32 2,266.00 153,062.40 8 97 2,682.09 37,214.86 9,612 2,597 1,556 13,765 101,086 25,299 15,844 142,229 15 230 108 13 63 —, 4 1 2,108 430,922.50 3,765,995.86 653,043.19 6,392,541.96 705,299.60 7,556,736.30 $1,789,265.29 $17,715,274.12 Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 38 Seafarers Log �*uKll'^tm, 'rt/pfT ''"""^ '"'' """' ''^ "^'"'"'"ed if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report IS filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) SPAD Honor Roll sAcevedo,V. .^Adnns/P.' A(fa»iisoii,R.R. Adlnm, M. AgnHirjA. Ak.RAtexander.C. Alexander, if. Algabri,A.K. Aigarin,M. AU,N.M. Alien,!. Alonso,!. Alvarez, P. ';Aniat,K. i Atnmann, W. 'Amper, P. Anderson, A. Anderson, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. C. Anderson, H. Anderson, R. Anderson, R. Anersono, C. Annis, G. Antki,M. Antonio,!. Aquino, G. Archibald, H. Aronka, A. Ames,!. Arroyo, S. Atkii^n, D. Aubnsson, E. Auger, E. Avanf,E. Babkovrski, T. Badgett,!. Barry, D. Bartlett,!. Bean,C. Beeching,M.E. Bennett,!. Bergeria,!. Bernstein, A. Bjomsson, A. IHanfon,M,!. Bldnstein,D. BInitt,!; Bobalek,W,!. Bonser,L. ^ Bortz,tC. , ,;BottdKm,R7ilt^' |lBoos$on,E. Boyle, D. Boyne,D.F. Bradley, E. Braggs,W. Brannan,G. Brown,G. A. Brown,!. Brown,!. Biyiini,B, •Bncci,P. |Bnrke,,P.;'^ |BuHie,T. I Borate, P, |Burton,R. ' |Bays«e,T. ' iByme,E. Byrne,W. Cabilda,S. Caffey,!. Cain,F. Can«^lo,F. CampbeB, A. CainpbeU,A.G. €ainplieii,H. CapeU^F.!. , CafabaBo,R. ' , Ctirljone,V. Cannetlo,!. December, 1976 ^'':Genfile,C. Gilford,D. Goins,S. Glidewell,T. Goff.W. Gomez, M. Gonzal^C. Gooding, H. Gorbea,R. Gos%, F. Greene,H. Grima,V. Grinnell,!. Gt6h,W. Guernsey, W. Guidry,F. Guillen, A. Gutierrez, C. Habef,E. Hagen, B. Ilan,E. Ha!I,M. IIaU,K.M. HaU,L. Hall,W. IIamblet,A. Harris, J. Hart,R. Hadiins, A.R. Hassan, H. . Ha^n,B. Hayes, K. Haynes,B. Hebert,T. Heimer,B. Heimila, E. Hendrick,R.G. Hernandez, E.. Heroux, A. Hidais,A.A. Hines,T. Hintze,C. Hoitt,E. Holman, E. Homayonpour, M. Homko,S. Hoover, G. Honchins, C. M. Hudson,S. Huffman, R. 1.. Hufford, R. Hussein, M. Huttdn,G, iovino^ !.> ; ; !acol», R. !anniSon,S. !apper,!. !ohnson,Ar !ohnson,C^ !ohnson,R^^ !ones,!. . !ones,!. R. !ones,T. !oseph,E. Karlak,W. Kastina, A. Kelly,!. Kcndrkk,D. ' j Keomwe,S. . Keragood,M. , -< ) Kerr, R. A. Kinf^ky,!. Kirk,!. ,Kitebens,B.'^^"^ Kizzire,C. Klein, A. Koflowitrfli, W. Galliam,R. Kool,l.. Gi|llien,M. r •%( Konbek,T. " ci Gatuion,lv. Kouvardas,!. iGaray,F. Ipkainer, M. . ^, Garcia,P. ICusimoto,Y. ^ Garcia, R.F;''^''':'^'^' ';!.amb«rt,H. t ht, Gan1|i^n,M. iAngford,C.R, 1 Gaskill,H. •Ijiwreiice,lVI. Gauiw,!. :0^wreB^, W.: ^ Clark, Cliffotd,R. Cofone,W. Compton,W. Conklin,K. Conklin, K. Conner,S. Cooknuins, R. Cooper, N. Cooper, W.D. Costanga,F. Costello, M. Courtney,!, c Cra%,!.L. Crawford, W. Crocco, G. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Dauocol, F.G. Davis,!. Davis,!. Davis,!. DeBarrios, M. DeChaiqp, A. Deguzman, F. Demetrios,!. Diaz, R. Dkkey.W. Dilling, L. Doak,W. Dobson,T. Doigen, D. Douglas, V. Dowd,V. Dragazis, A. Drake, W. brozak, P. DuBois, N. Dunn, P. DoPaola, R. Dwyer,!. Dyer, A. Edan, A. Eddins,!. EUis,P. Emidy,!. < E$caiona,D. Espinosa, R. Fagan,W. Fanning, R. Famier,D. Famen,F. Faust,!. Fay,!. Fayad, A. Fetis,B. Fengosdn,M. Fgrshee, R. Fleteher, B. Fiorous, C. Fdrgeron, 1.. , Foster,!. Foii,S. Fox, P. Franco, P. Frank Jr., Freeman, B. Froonfelter, D. Fuenteis, H. Fugitt,W. Fnlfond,S. • Funk,W. F^rukawa,!!. Galkki,b. Leader, Lebda,F. 1 Lee,H. f Lee,K. 1 Le^,!. i Lelomk,L. Is Leo, A. |v-LescovhA,W. 1 Lessard,A. ^ Libby,H. L%^oot, R. Lindsey, A. Lindsey,H. I.obodat,T. I.ogStaff Logue,!. Loiea8,P. Lopez,R. Mi^rodcr,W. Malensky, G. Maldonado, O. IVfanafe, D. Mancini,R. Mandene,S. Marcus,M. A. MarinelU,P. Martin,!. Martin,!. Martin, T.!. Mask,W. Matson, J. Matthes,B. Matthey,N. Mansfield, L. Mavdone, S. McCartney, G. McClinton,!.!. Mcl)ellas,C. M. McElroy,E.L. McGinnis, A. McMillion,W. McVay.H. Mears,F.!. • Melindez,A. Mercer, !.Me$fnrd,H. Middleton,!!. , Mignano,B. Mize,C. Mollard,C Mmw,!. Bdoneyniaker, E. C. Mongelli,F. Moody,O. Mooney,E.X. Mooney,S. ' Mome, W. Morris, E. Morris, Rms .. - Morris, W. - Mdrrkon,!. ||.Mortensen,0. \ Munsie,!. ; Mnnay,R. is Myerchak,!. . Myei^,H.:•. s ' '\Myi«x,Li: P Napoli,F. • Nadt,W. , Nelson,!, Newbony,!. • Nielsen, R. ; • ; NieIsen,V. Northcutt,!. ;-D'Bnen,E.S V ' ' OettekF. <Birogly,H.A. Ollvera,W. o6on,Fl Paladino,F. Palanp,L : Papimannou. D. , Paradise,!.. i^ Paradise. R. ParncRL ' $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry,R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $500 Honor Roll Richoux,!. $400 Honor Roll Dryden,!. Fansler, L. Liiiedahl,H. $300 Honor Roll Brooks, S. T. Conley, M., Msgr. Apostleship of the Sea Cunningham, W. Feirara, A. Hall, P. McFarland, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowski, S. Pullian, J. $200 Honor Roll Algina, J. Aipeda, J. Bamman, G. Bellinger, W. Bergeria, S. Brand, H. Browning, G. Bra, R. Coker, D. Curtis, T. DiGiorgio, J. Drozak, F. Dudley, K". Echevarria, R. Foster, W. I.esnansky, A. Lomas, A. I.ombardo.!. Maher.T. McCullogh.!.. McKay. 1). Morris, J. Oleseii. C." " Payne, O. Polk, E. Pulver, E. Quinfer,!. Reck. I.. Richburg,!. Sanaco, C. Sanchez, R. Saunders. I.. Seahron. S. Stewart, E. Terpe, K. Whitsitt, M. Ziolkowski. W. %tlra,S.M. S|psey;R.A.'-rs PecqBex,F. SauwupsldjE; i Peralta,R.L. Slaflsar,K. Perez,!. Slnssce,W. Petli,C.L. Sniiai,H.C. Phanenf,!!. Smith, R. Pias,T. Smith, W. Piatak,S. ^ydcr,!. Poll8rd,G. Soloraon,A. i' Pow,!. Somos,N. Pow^S. S(»esi,T. nraza,L. l^pence,B.R. Prentke,R. ^iqpaTd,E.S. Prevas,P. Spinel, H. Prevatt,C. Staples, F. PrnkBe,D. Steams, B. Pratt, T.L. Stephens,C. Psaldi,A. Stevens,R. Pnrgvee,A. %evais,W. Quanko,!. Stever, H. Qu3es,R. Strauss, H. Quhmonez, R. Siabbkfie!d,P. Ratcliff,C. Stubbkfield,W. Reed, A. Stubblefird,B. Reinosa,G.A. Sullivan, W.!. Reinosa,!. • Surmann,!. Relile,!. lAurkk, R. Reynolds, H. T. SwideiskI,!. Rhoades, O. Tanner, C. Riddk,D.W. Taylor, F.E. Rles,C. Taylor, G. Riley, E. Taylor, L. RlpoU,G.M. Taylor, S. Rivera, A. Telegadas, C. Roades,O.W. Teti,F. RobertSjH. Thomas,!. Roberts,!. Thompson, G. Robertson, T. TitelIi,E. Robinson,!. Towns,R. Rodriguez, F. Trayer,!. Rodriguez,!. •ftoyjS. Rodriguez, R. Tomer, G. Roe,!.T. Ulisse,T. Rogers,G. Underwood, G. W. Rondc,C. yaBeio,A. Rosario,P. Vanderiende,D. Roy, B. Vdazquez,W. Royal,F. Velez,A. Rnf,G. Venzon,R. Riissc,M. Voano,!. Ru3!9«ki,S. yogd,A. Ryan,!. Vogel,C. Ryan^N. ynkmlr,G. Sacco,M. Wagner, M. Iteccd,!. Walker,F. SaecdS. . Walker, T. . V Salazar,H. Walker, W. Saleh,F.N. Vi^is,L Salley,R. Walters, H. Stenche;i^A. Ward,C. Sanchez, M.Ei WariungtoOjE. Sanger, A, WasSfKi . Santos, F. Weaver, A. Sapp,C, Welbcr.H. SchawMand,!. - White,F. Schuffds,?. White, W. Schwarz,R. WQbum,R^ Scott, C. Williams,!.. Scully,!, Waiiams,S, Seagord,E. Wilsoh,B, v Selix,F. Wilson, C.W. Sdz«r,R. Winder, R. Selzor,S. Wingiield,P.G. Sef«eiwb,B.!. Winn,!$epnlveda,R. Winquisf,G, Seriis,M. Wolf, P. Sgaffandich, A. ; Woriey,M. Siucketloid,W. Worstcr,R. Shalbi,N. . Wright, A. Stetp, G.' • ^. : Yafai,K. \:M Sfcwp.T. Yakei,R. ShaWjL. Yamuda,!. Sherinan,lL Youi^,!. St»olar,E.W. 1 : ;Zeloy,!. ^ 't.t Slfder,M. • ^ r 7Jeiwinski,S. Siiva,M. Page 39 �•; hB,' iiuX: r;-. -: . -a/ •r0 %-• 'X' c 3 A* •, f.lb v., •'•••'' ' . -'' ;.,i '^vC- • |Mte' ?rl5^- ll I*' ''W • !'\*'..»•• - ^. Its -':• . .-^"<'• Bjeftfaivr Ji»lun If^ioy owili»^ E:»sgpriei1^ **I t0 l^etier af«rso» and one sitt^e way to do tilta^ w toiMltcf JOIK» said, IMted wifbool it '• iny eilncaficm.'' B^Mlber /• lb- fl;- In addifiOtt to iieipiiig^^l^^ perscnal canear goals, f&e GE0 bas openNsd d^ hi^er ediu^tlon lor niany SIU m^ifoers. Several gradnates liaye enrolled In college or trade vocaffonai i^hoolN, and SealarensBill Lopez and fl^ngelo FoUeii, bodi eained tlueir li^ iddplonsi^ at i|Q^ i«»»^dscbOlB^blp awai^db dM tO;lfe;Sd£C^; €d:.tbe L^ teachers at HLSS are dedicated to fielping each Sea:;aire: iiti^piwtd^ ;'|liy|^|(^tii;^*'Eyf»ydiji^^^ ^ii;'teai^.; and want to learn more... the teachm work witdi yon as mi individoal and giye yon all the help yon need." Brofher John Barber adde^ care aboot yon. They're very ea^ to ran:the:tiiiBeym v|riid lei^ 'Pri^^m l^ciho^^idd to hint in adb^ing fahii goaBi shoidd write to: Acadeoik Ilarry Lmj^eb^ SchooL ^674, and rt^ooestan inlo^ kit It^ worth faking the time to R'liIrS:.!;-.-. - ••^asr Science teacher Cindy McCalf helps a GEO student with an experiment. 1|n the study lounge, students can discussJheir homework and receive inIdividual attention from the teachers. ^ -y ' . V. write becaese, as C®0 iNrogram pneyPoint is the best aroond^ Dipiwha Ftm m^umm ist Seafarer (76) Graduates p • The High Sdiool Equivalency Pfovgram at tlie Harry Lundeberg School has graduated mai^I^afaj^ ybung and old from biparte of Ret^ndy HLSS celebrated the gradu­ ation of its "Bicentennial studenf, 7jS^ar-old J^chardscm timore, Md., the oldest Seafarer to _ ^ Brother Richardson, who is a retired Seafarer receiving an SIU pen-;. , sion, began shipping in 1915 in his ' ; native Norway. He first learned to fit4%"'... -'i 'i •. ' ,q)eak English in 1917 when working| vM - ' ^aboard vr^ls mdnt^ lish Seametf s llni ingabd^Affl^^ and sei^ throu^out World War II. Nils Richardson, the oldest Seafarer to get a high sGhbol equivalohcy diploma,^ Richardson learned of the GED proudly holds his speclatsraduation certificate. With hint are Margaret Nafen Jh-ogrmn at the Lunddfcmig School Od^Hl^director of aoadernic ed^^ thiougbs^ ^Siftip^flrewr Log. He^ M b^r aataW^ cellentand inteit^^ thn»ui^ tfac^^ nouns and He added that, "tlte time Mm^housc taught me Ingram. A^e^ the Pir^y Point was so totally satirfac- about graphs and poetic feet Miss School, Ik suiioUi^%s and Ik toiy- The teachers were superb and Fiffab cf matltematics, helped me M ional crfferings^Brothm-JUpharjl: ^,,^ ™ ' -vX. if had added labor to bring mO on the right track. Our science llfeac^r led Us dirou]^ tl^ ^|bf the human body, and now wtel ikhow moite about ourselves and lp| World abotit us. : ^ also enjoj ::''#hen-: j; ,^;;tead;; ^ut"^ :tfttr;:piibi[lt; schools in Baltimore and the:disrui tibns i^used^ b^ the studeofei-i^ said, "... I wish d»|it you could Iport some of tb^ d Poittt." I At hk graduatioii ceremony, whic' v^ attend^ h^ wife and so% i^afarer : w^ oertifichl^ Irom the academic staff members; at certificate "a P'V/L. "I wasoveiWhelmed, as wms n^wd^ and Son,^^^^t V concern and affection was lavishtdf ' >" -' cm me. This graduation rates as oneib^i sympathetic. My grammar^ jirh^jppetim^ljai^^^^Mlhe gregtpccn^ .,••••, .'••••.- .,v -•- t .\r rjur.. .. .. ••,.••. .rr , ^ :'.u • ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRE-RAVAGED SS SEATTLE MAKES IT BACK TO PORT AMERICAN LABOR HAS PLAYED POWERFUL ROLE SIU BREAKS GROUND FOR ALGONAC HALL CREW SAVED THEMSELVES FROM DULUTH TO BUFFALO, INDUSTRY RELIES ON LAKERS NLRB UPHOLDS SIU'S MANNING OF 3 PRMMI SHIPS AFL-CIO ORGANIZERS DISCUSS FIGHT TO UNIONIZE WORKERS LARGE AFL-CIO RALLY PLEDGES LABOR SUPPORT MARAD GIVES WATERMAN GREEN LIGHT TO BUILD 4 LASH SHIPS JOHN 'BANANAS' ZIEREIS, 71, PASSES AWAY DROZAK SEES CONGRESS WIDENING USE OF LAKES FLEET AFL-CIO REACTIVATES FOOD TRADES DEPARTMENT NOVEMBER JOBLESS RATE OF 8.1 PERCENT HITS '76 PEAK A FATHER AND SON COMBINATION: IN THE HARBOR AND ON THE SEA HOUSTON MEETING: NEW HALL, CARTER, AND THE USPHS MCCARTNEY STIRS SIU SUPPORT FOR U.S. CARGO POLICY CANNERY WORKERS INK 1ST CONTRACT IN U.S. SAMOA BOATMEN MOVED BUMPER '76 GRAIN CROP HOW THE AFL-CIO SERVES THE LABOR MOVEMENT TOM CRANFORD HEADS UNIT THAT PROCESSES 25,000 CLAIMS A YEAR ALASKAN OIL: DON'T DETOUR IT TO JAPAN AIW: WE MAKE IT FOR YOU ANOTHER PANAMA SHIP SEIZED WITH POT, 15 CREWMEMBERS HELD TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSES COMING SOON HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPENS DOOR TO ADVANCEMENT OLDEST SEAFARER (76) GRADUATES FROM GED PROGRAM AT HLSS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 12 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/553fd10bacb63cfbb02d1232b4c1c53f.PDF 89dd5cc3c231128509571d73571a78ee PDF Text Text (^neeCuc^to- Oufi 4 cutcC ^AeOv 'panulce^ ; A. t 1 ^ k? i I U'U* I V- w* U U 1. LS^ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO No!"i? DECEMBER 1977 Newly Acquired Dixie Boats See Page 10 New Deep Sea COLA Rates, r See Page 31 DIXtE-QJEEN Interim Report on SlU-NMU Merger See Page 17 Seafarers Man the Capricorn Seafarers Vacation Plan Summary Annual RepbW^ See Page 10 See Page 32 L •r t| •'.> *}§ ; J •.'II Seafarers Pension Plan Summary Annual Report •4- " See Page 33 First InlancF Atlahtic Coast See Pages 14-16 .Vir .yN;-r ^1 . -«i /-. "I -.f f' •• •• I y " "? ' • -•.I ' *=, •' I 'I'l |N:: >" • ' W' 'I -'I' J 'im'<1 '1 --5:1 •VH >,:r> T ' »• fc ^> �Non-Use by Bigger Ships, Less Trtiffic Could Cloud Fufure 1st Higher St. Lawrence Seaway Tolls Menace System (Increased tolls on the St. Law­ rence Seaway have been opposed by the Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. At their 1977 mid-winter meeting, the Board had noted that increased tolls would cripple American and Cana­ dian shipping via the Seaway. Their cargo would ultimately find its way to overseas third-fit g ships, "all at the expense of American and Cana­ dian maritime workers, . taxpayers and consumers." The story below will give you some background on the Seaway as well as bring you up-to-date on the latest arguments concerning the in­ creases.) When construction on the St. Law­ rence Seaway was finished in 1959, the Great Lakes system to the Atlantic Ocean became a hub of shipping for the country. So much was in favor of the Seaway's great success: a connecting waterway system that could handle most deepdraft vessels; a reduction in Midwestoverseas shipping costs by as much as $22.50 a ton; replacement of 22 small locks with seven big ones, and minimal charges for using the complex. Today, some of the advantages of using the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence cr-zi Seaway system are fading. As more and more 60,000 to 100,000-ton bulk car­ riers and tankers are used to replace the more modest 20,000 to 30,000 tonners, fewer ships will be able to use the Sea­ way. Ships of 60,000 to 100,000 tons The greatest controversy of the hear­ are just too large for the system. ings centered on the proposed toll Last August the St. Lawrence Sea­ raises for iron and steel cargoes. The way Authority of Canada and the U.S. tolls are scheduled to climb from 90 St. Lawrence Seaway Development cents to $ 1.95 per net ton. The move­ Corp. (SLSDC), decided to impose ment of iron ore west was a primary rea­ major toll increases on the Seaway. son Congress authorized funds for joint These will amount to as such as $1.15 U.S./Canadian construction of the Sea­ per metric ton for certain cargoes. There way. is now a concern among Seaway users John E. Childe, general manager of that Great Lakes .shipping may wind up the International Great Lakes Shipping losing out. Co., said he spoke for the U.S. Great Lakes Shipping Association and the Great Lakes Terminal Association when First Toll Increase he warned the increases will "create a The user increases mark the first diversion of millions of tons of our pres­ time tolls have been hiked on the Sea­ ent Lakes overseas commerce." way since it opened to deep-draft traf­ Childe suggested that a separate com­ fic in 1959. modity classification for iron and steel The SLSDC said their analyses indi­ products be established. He noted that cated a toll increase would not have a the toll rate increase for this new cate­ major negative impact on most U.S. gory rise to no more than $1.25 from cargoes. But that was not the view in the present 90 cents. much of the public testimony given at two SLSDC-held hearings last October. New Cargo Categories It was emphasized then that the toll in­ creases would create hardships among The two Seaway authorities created Great Lakes shippers and carriers. This several new cargo categories, each of would result in the losses of cargoes, which have different rate scales. The revenues, and jobs. two previously existing categories, bulk n\ ^yi Paul Hall 0X0, Looking Back on 1977 An optimist would say that 1977 was a pretty good year for the U.S. maritime industry. A pessimist would say it was a year in which the industry stood still. The truth of the matter lies somewhere in between. Because it was a year in which we experienced some good things and some bad things. The industry actually took two major steps forward in 1977. The first, and most important, was the erewing by SIU members of the LNG Aquarius, the fir^t liquified natural gas carrier ever built in this country. It marked a brand new era in modern American merchant shipping that will carry over into the next century and J)eyond. It's not unrealistic to think that LNG vessels will provide a major base of future employment for American seamen. If projections hold up, the U.S. merchant fleet may be boasting as many as 10 LNG carriers by the end of next year alone. The extent of the development of America's LNG merchant fleet will depend in large part on our own ability as seamen to acquire the skills necessary to safely and completely man these vessels. The advent of LNG ships to the American fleet presents both a challenge as well as a great opportunity. It is up to us to take the utmost advantage of the situation. Another area of advancement for the U.S. merchant marine in 1977 was the opening of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. As with the LNG ships, the Alaska Pipeline will provide American sea­ men with a major source of employment on U.S.-flag vessels for years to come. Right now, there are 25 SlU-contracted tankers involved in the carriage of Alaskan oil from Valdez to Panama, and from Panama to the Gulf and East Coast areas. On the other side of the coin, the industry suffered really its only setback of the year with the defeat of the oil cargo equity bill. This legislation would and general cargo, remain. New cate­ gories are containers. Government aid cargoes, and grain. Noel Painchaud, executive director of the port of Cleveland, said the toll increases on iron and steel products would reduce metal tonnage at the port of Cleveland some 60 or 70 percent. This would cost the port 7,000 jobs. Robert Stack, speaking on behalf of the Great Lakes Association of Steve­ dores said the higher Seaway tolls would divert traffic, reducing the num­ ber of ships using the Seaway. "As fewer ships use the Seaway, the revenues of the Seaway will decline," he said. "Will the Seaway then increase the tolls, thus reducing the traffic even further?" Toll increases are being proposed, ac­ cording to the Seaway authority, to en­ able them to pay their debts and meet their operating expenses. The SLSDC, a Government-chartered, corporation run under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has to repay its financing debt to the U.S. Treasury. Other Options Other options have been proposed to put tlie SLSDC on its feet financially, without resorting to increasing tolls. Congress could enact legislation to sub­ sidize the SLSDC. Rep. James Oberstar Continued on Page 17 have reserved 9.5 percent'of America's oil imports for carriage in U.S.-flag vessels. A lot has been said about the bill and why it was defeated. But the fact remains that the loss of the bill is not as bad as our opposition would like us to think. It was not a make or break situation. The survival of the industry by no means depended on the passage or failure of tlie bill. We have survived without oil cargo preference for years. And believe me brothers, we will continue to survive without it until the day this legisla­ tion is inevitably passed and signed into law. It's only a matter of time. As far as 1978 is concerned, we have our work cut out for us. One of our top legislative priorities will be a bill to bring the U.S. Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act. Passage of such a bill would mean at least 25 sailings per week for American-flag ships between the States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In another area, we will be pushing for legislation to clear the way for development of energy resources in the U.S. outer continental shelf. A critical part of the bill, and the most difficult to enact, will be an amendment to require that all rigs, platforms and supply vessels needed for this explora­ tion be American-built and American-manned. We will accept nothing less. We will be pushing for a much greater roll for the U.S. merchant marine as a military auxiliary for the U.S. Navy. 1978 will see the continuance of our efforts to pressure the Coast Guard to perform the job they are supposed to do to protect the health and safety of American seamen. The ideal situation here would be a program of strict Congressional oversight of the Coast Guard's activities involving safety. In more of a long-range area, we will be working for legislation to en­ courage the growth of an American deep seabed mining industry. This will be an industry that must be both built and maintained by American workers. We will also be moving on a new program to go back into Congress with another oil cargo preference bill for U.S. ships. This time, however, I predict we'll win it. Essentially, what the maritime industry needs, deserves, and must have is a significant piece of the action in all American maritime activites. This should hold true whether it be oil carriage, offshore drilling, mining of the sea, or Naval maneuvers. No one, though, should be naive enough to think that any or all of these things will come easily. TheSIUand its officials must continue the day to day grass roots political work in Congress to have our viewpoint heard. And SIU members must continue their support of the Union's political fund. One cannot be successful without the other. Right now, it's anyone's guess as to how effective we will be in our pro­ grams this year. But I am confident that by the end of 1978 even a pessimist would say that the maritime industry had a pretty good year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Quif Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1977. , 2 / LOG / December 1977 . x ^' �MTD Convention Urges: Break Big Oil's Transportation Monopoly Ihe AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment has called on Congress to break big oil's monopoly on tanker and pipeline transportation of petroleum and natural gas products. The MTD also demanded that Congress force the multinationals to divest (rid) themselves of their widespread interests in alternate energy supplies. These would include coal and uranium. This appeal was voiced at the MTD's Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, Dec. 5-6. The MTD represents nearly eight million workers in 43 international unions. The Convention, chaired by MTD President Paul Hall, also vowed action in nearly 30 other areas affecting the health and welfare of American work­ ers. Among them were the demands for protection of U.S. industries against in­ creasing foreign imports. The MTD also called for Congressional adoption of a "Build American" policy for the devel­ opment of the U.S. outer continental shelf. Of direct interest to Seafarers, the MTD resolved to fight to close the Vir­ gin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act. It also asked that the battle for a fair oil cargo preference bill for U.S.-flag ships be renewed. The MTD further called for an over­ haul of America's policy toward the U.S. merchant marine. The Convention urged adoption of a national cargo s^ E TP : on the transportation of oil and natural gas. Through their transportation monoply, the MTD said, "the major oil companies are able to manipulate the amount of oil reaching the U.S. market, giving them leverage over the price of virtually all oil and petroleum prod­ ucts." The special MTD report also claimed that "this monopoly allows the oil com­ panies to hide their transportation costs and profits, eliminate competition, over-, charge the consumer and escape paying U.S. taxes." The MTD maintained that the second step Congress must take is to force the oil giants to sell their interests in Amer­ ica's coal and uranium industries. Runaway-Flag Ships — The MTD Convention urged Congressional legis­ lation that would curb the use of run­ away-flag ships in the carriage of U.S. oil imports. These vessels are owned by American oil companies and registered in small, underdeveloped nations like Liberia and Panama. The convention delegates said, "the runaways cost Americans thousands of jobs, cost the U.S. Treasury billions in taxes and are a menace to the environmental safety of our coastlines. Legislative News SlU' In Washington ,Page 9 ?! Paul Hall policy "that will assure a U.S.-built fleet a substantial share of all U.S. cargoes in all trade routes of the world." Breaking Big Oil Toughest However, breaking up the multina­ tional oil industry will be by far the most difficult program to enact. This is because of big oil's enormous clout in Congress. In a special report made public at the Convention, the MTD affirmed that Congress must take two major steps to bring the oil companies in line with the national interest. The MTD said the first step must be to force big oil to end their stranglehold MTD convention MTD Confab Acts on Runaways^ The delegates to the Biennial Con­ vention of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment took action on more than 30 issues concerning the welfare and safety of American workers. Below is a run­ down of some of those of direct interest to SlU members. . Presently, the oil companies control more than half of the nation's uranium reserves. They control 20 percent of the nation's coal production and 35 percent of America's coal reserves. Oddly enough, in areas where oil companies have purchased coal fields, the MTD said that production has ac­ tually gone down. This is in direct op­ position to the Carter Administration's proposed energy program. That pro­ gram calls for significant increases in coal production, The MTD said that big oil's owner­ ship of alternate energy supplies "en­ courages the withholding of production in order to create an artificially high deContinued on Page 24 Virgin Islands "Loophole" — The convention resolved to work in Con­ gress for a bill that would bring the U.S. Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act. Such a bill would require that all goods shipped between the mainland and the islands be carried in U.S.-flag vessels. Presently, a total of 25 sailings between the States and the U.S. Virgin Islands take place each week. Cargo Preference—The delegates to the MTD Convention renewed their pledge to continue to work for a fair oil cargo preference bill for Americanflag tankers. The convention delegates said the MTD would seek enactment of this bill in 1978. Shipbuilding Safety—The convention called on the U.S. Occupational Safety INDEX Union News President's Report Page 2 COLA rates '.. .Page 31 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Brotherhood In Action ...Page 29 At Sea-Ashore Page 19 Inland Lines Page 6 Lakes Picture .".Page 8 SlU-NMU merger Page 17 Atlantic conference Pages 14-16 Shipping Capricorn Page 10 3 Dixie boats Page 10 Richard Reiss Centerfold Atlantic shipdocking .Pages 12-13 Flags of convenience ... .Page 25 Ship's Digests .Page 22 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 37 Inland Waters Page 30 Deep Sea Page 26 General News National unemployment . Page 11 St. Lawrence Seaway ..... Page 2 MTD convention .... Pages 24-25 AFL-CIO convention Page 5 Offsh9re Presidents' Page 7 Dock strike ends Page 7 AFL-CIO boycotts Page 27 Training and Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading .. .Page 37 HLS courses and dates ... Page 34 Upgrading course Page 23 graduates' Membership News Upgraded to Inland engineer • • • • ^,^9^ Cargo Equity^ Safety convention delegates expressed opposi­ tion to a proposed bill that would put 147 million acres of Alaska wildern^iss into the wilderness preservation system. Maritime Policy — The MTD re­ This is an area larger than the state of solved to work for a national maritime Texas. This would mean no develop­ cargo policy. This policy should ulti­ ment could take place in this area. That would be the case even if the area were mately reserve "a substantial share of found to contain huge quantities of oil U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of and natural gas. The convention dele­ the world for a U.S. built, U.S.-manned gates said that a compromise bill should merchant fleet." be passed. This bill would allow for the environmental safety of Alaska wilder­ Ocean Mining Policy—The conven­ ness as well as the orderly development tion delegates urged immediate passage of Alaska's mineral resources. of legislation encouraging the growth of a U.S. deep seabed mining industry. Outer Continental Shelf—The MTD The MTD said that the legislation must urged Congress to pass legislation pav­ include amendments that "require the ing the way for oil and gas exploration employment of U.S.-built, U.S.-manned of the U.S. outer continental shelf. mining and ore-carrier vessels." However, the convention delegates said Alaska Land Development — The that Congress must include a "Build American" Program in the bill. The bill should call for the exclusive use of U.S. Former scholarship built and manned drilling rigs and plat­ winner Page 19 forms for the exploration of this area, Laker Mike Pesenak Page 30 according to the delegates. New pensioners Page 35 Final Departures Page 36 Coast Guard and Safety—The MTD Gets 500th Inland Convention delegates said that the U.S. vacation check Page 11 Coast Guard has fallen down on its job Inland Boatman killed ... .Page 17 of insuring the health and safety of "Santa Glaus" Blancq .. .Page 23 American seamen. The convention said that the Coast Guard "allows the threeSpeciai Features wafteh law to be ignored . . . and looks A unionist's Christmas the other way while our seamen work view Back Page as much as 200 percent overtime." The * * * * * convention delegates called on Congress to strictly oversee the activities of the Articles of particular Interest to Coast Guard. They asked that the members In each area—deep sea, Inland, Lakes — can be found on the Congress insure that the Coast Guard "properly executes its statutory respon­ following pages: sibility to protect life at sea, and that its Deep Sea: 10.19,22,26,31,37 jurisdiction be extended to protect the Inland waters: 6, 12-16,30 safety and health of seamen working Great Lakes: 2, 8, 20-21, 37 on the inland waters." and Health Administration (OSHA) to pay more attention to safety hazards in. shipyards and in longshore areas. t December 1977 / LOG / 3 •I v' ^1 �•iis Jacksonville members listen attentively to reports about new inland and deep sea equipment which will provide jobs for them in the future. Inland Brother Ruffino Garay is an AB on the Caribe tugboat Hunter. He attends informational meetings regularly whenever he is in port. s ^ ^ Monthly informational Meeting in Jacksonville ^ SIU brothers in the port of Jacksonville held their monthly informational meeting on Nov. 10 in the Union's spacious hiring hall on Liberty Street. This month's gathering was of particular interest to the Jacksonville brotherhood. They will benefit greatly from new equipment and jobs recently contracted by the SIU. Jacksonville Seafarers saw their union efforts blossom when Apex Marine began operating two reactivated T2 tankers and crewed them with SIU personnel. The two ships were refitted in the Jacksonville Shipyard and renamed the ST Aries and the ST Capricorn. They will provide Seafarers with fine jobs for years to come. Jacksonville's inland membership also has made job gains. Caribe Tugboat Inc. announced its new deep sea fug the Explorer would be going into service between Jacksonville and San Juan. Mark Peterson is busy counting up his seatime. He's pleased to find out that he has accumulated enough days to be eligible Making sure that the Jacksonville membership is abreast of all SIU activities is part of the job for upgrading at HLS. Brother Peterson wants to apply for the for SIU officials. Pictured above at the port's November informational meeting are (I. to r.): Jimmy Assistant Cook's Program. Davis, recording secretary: Leo Bonser, chairman, and William "Butch" Morris, reading clerk. Having a chat before the Union meeting are Art Mallory (I.) and K. Green. Both brothers ship out in the deck department as ABs. Seafarer Jackson Webb, who is the chief steward on the S^a-Land Producer flashes the victory sign as he points proudly to his name dn Jacksonville's SPAD Honor Roll. More than 100 Jacksonville brothers ha^^e donated $100 or more to SPAD so far this year. 4 / LOG / December 1977 .Jf-r ... -S, �i \' \ AFL'CIO Delegates Theme: Jobs tor Jobless Humphrey, on Phone, 'Labor Conscience of Politics' In the middle of the opening day session, President George Meany inter­ rupted the AFL-CIO's Convention pro­ ceedings. He told the delegates that someone was on the phone who wanted to "say a few words." The phone was hooked into the huge ballroom's speaker system as the dele­ gates debated on who the call was from. The debates ended quickly enough as an unmistakeable gravel-tone voice called out over the wire, "Hello there, this is an old card-carrying member of the American Federation of Teachers talking to you, that's all." It was the voice of the ailing Minne­ sota Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, one of the staunchest supporters of the work­ ing man among American politicians. Humphrey, the tireless politician that he is, said more than "a few words." In fact, he spoke for 15 minutes about some of the problems facing the U.S., in particular unemployment. In one of his remarks, though, Hum­ phrey summed up as well as anyone ever has what the labor movement is all about. He said, "the labor movement of America has been the conscience of American politics and has been the source of American social progress." Humphrey's remark did something else, too. It captured the thrust of the AFL-CIO's 12th Biennial Convention held this month in Los Angeles. 3 V• , /• J ; •4 , Jobs, Human Rights An overall view of AFL-CIO Convention AFL-CIO Con/ab Bids Congress Aid Maritime Despite their work in so many areas involving the welfare of American workers, the AFL-CIO Convention delegates did not ig­ nore the problems of America's maritime industry and its workers. In fact, the delegates passed more maritime related resolutions than on any other subject. The convention called on Con­ gress to bring the U.S. Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act. Such a move would add at least 25 sailings per week f American-flag ships between the mainland and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, the delegates re­ solved to work for legislation that would cut down on the use of run­ away-flag vessels in the carriage of America's imported oil. And they called for an overall national mari­ time policy. This policy would re­ serve a significant percentage of all U.S. cargoes for carriage in an American-built, Americanmanned merchant fleet. The convention delegates, 886 in all, represented every corner of American labor. Delegate after delegate took the floor to vow increased political action. They want to rid public olfices of politicians who do not hold the best interests of working Americans as their own in­ terests. The convention as a whole promised to carry on the fight for human rights for all people, both on and off the job. However, the overriding theme of this AFL-CIO Convention was jobs for America's huge ranks of unemployed workers. In his keynote speech to the conven­ tion, AFL-CIO President Meany said, "the greatest commitment this nation can make toward human rights at home is full employment. To us, unemploy­ ment is not only a waste—it is a denial of human rights." Meany was unanimously reelected federation president by the delegates. He said that, despite the drop in unem­ ployment from 7.9 percent to 6.9 in 1977, "there are still almost 10-million Americans who cannot find the fulltime employment they want and need." He added caustically, "the unemploy­ ment rate for them was 100 percent every day and every month." Meany affirmed that the only way unemployment can be reduced substan­ tially is for the Carter Administration Paul Hall and George Meany "to set a goal of 4-million new jobs a year—every year—for the next four years." He then called on Congress to quickly enact the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Em­ ployment Bill "as an important first step in getting America back on the road toward full employment and toward alleviating the misery caused by wide­ spread joblessness.' Meany continued that in terms of the gross national product, unemployment last year cost the nation "more than $220 billion in lost output of goods and services—about $1,000 for every man, woman and child in America." But, said the AFL-CIO president, for the unemployed and their families "the costs cannot even be estimated. There is no way to put a dollar value on human costs—like the mental anxi­ ety that comes with unemployment— the fear of harassment over unpaid bills, idle hours, loss of self-esteem, stresses and strains on family relationships and loss of physical health." Meany concluded bluntly, "Real job creating programs are what the econ­ omy needs. We have had enough ora­ tory and enough promises." I II Mondale to AFL-CIO: Labor-White House Cooperating He said that for the first time in eight years and two Presidents, the labor movement and the White House are working closely together again. This was not just a casual observa­ tion. Because the person who said it happens to be the vice president of the United States, Walter F. Mondale. And he said it at the 12th Biennial Conven­ tion of the AFL-CIO in Los Angeles this month. His speech was often witty but more often it was dead serious, iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Unclaimed Wages The following Seafarers have un­ claimed wages due them. They should contact W. A. Prindiville, as­ sistant manager of vessel operations at Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc., Fleet and Bombay Sts., P.O. Box 1910, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. T. W. Dodson R. Dwan R. Guerin L. Martinez R. Oriano 439-88-2764 438-56-1137 093-14-7902 263-40-4133 436-78-6104 $8.66 7.74 21.00 5.89 1.50 iiiniiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniNiiiiiiiii Mondale talked about the major goals of the Carter Administration. He made points about Social Security, welitue re­ form, labor law reform, consumer pro­ tection legislation, international trade reform, and more. But the vice president reaffirmed that the top priority of the Carter admin­ istration remains the unemployment problem in this country. Mondale said that as a Senator he worked for job creating public works programs. He then saw these programs vetoed by the Nixon-Ford Administra­ tion. The vice president claimed that the inability of President Ford to deal with the unemployment situation was his downfall. Mondale noted that Ford's defeat was one of the few times in recent history that Americans turned an incumbent President out of office. Mondale af­ firmed they did so "because the voters were not going to stand any longer for one more day of an Administration that accepted the philosophy that this nation could solve its problems without first putting every American who wanted a job back to work." The vice president then told the con- cent living. And if the average worker and his family are safe and secure and at work, then the rest of the country is going to do very, very well indeed." In closing, the vice president asked for the labor movement's continued support for the Carter Administration's programs, especially the ones dealing with jobs. He said, simply, "working together, we can accomplish anything we want to." ytiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini^ Vice President Mondale vention that the Carter Administration is committed to full employment, saying "there is no more important goal." Mondale also stated that the Carter Administration "rejects the so-called 'trickle-down' theory where if a few Americans of wealth had enough or more than they need, some will trickle down to the average American." Rather, said Mondale, the White House "believes in the percolate-up theory. Let people have jobs; let them be safe and secure; let them earn a de­ I SAB Rules on 'C | 1 Classified Men | In November the Seafarers Appeals Board ruled that effective Jan. 3, 1978, "C classification seamen may only reg­ ister and sail as entry ratings in only one department." The Board took the action to insure that the Union will be able to maintain sufficent manpower for each shipboard department. The ruling will also enable these seamen to get sufficient seatime in one department for the purpose of upgrading to a higher rating in that department. Deeember 1977 / LOG / 5 *1 �At 20 and in 3 Years, Pritehard Cot License St. Louis ; As much as 70 percent of towboat trallic in this port and the surrounding [ 9rea could be laid up if the coal miners strike continues for any length of time, I Port Agent Mike Worley predicted. That figure represents the percentage of ' boats involved-in coal transportation here. The strike is between the United Mine Workers and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. This Association represents the largest coal companies in the . jpalachian and Midwestern fields. About 160,000 miners walked off the job m early December when their contract e.xpired. Their depleted health and pension funds arc at stake, as well as their right to strike over local grievances. Padiicah^ Ky. An extended coal miner's strike would have a major effect in this coal trans­ portation port. But at this time, shipping is normal. In fact, two recent develop­ ments mean a brighter outlook for Boatmen here. The Paducah-McCracken County riverport, a $3.5 million project, was of­ ficially opened here recently. Port officials are also planning a $3 million addition to the new port on the Tennessee River. The expansion depends on funding from the state. It would include the pur­ chase of additional riverfront property, the purchase of a facility to handle liquid goods, and construction of a bulk handling plant. The new port, plus the planned expansion, mean tremendous growth opportunities for the towing in­ dustry in the region. Job opportunities on a smaller but significant scale for SIU Boatmen were also increased with the delivery of a new towboat for work in this port. The Roy Dupre was just crewed and is a brand new addition to the SlU-contracted fleet of Ozark Marine. She will work on the Tennessee River. Michael Pritchard is shown here in the engine room of the pilot boat Maryland.. He got the job of engineer on this boat right after he passed his licensing exam for Assistant Engineer. SIU dredgemen are wiiuling down a big project in Bay City, Mich, for the winter months. About 3<S dredgemen with the SlU-contracted Constructions Aggregates Company have been working on a dike disposal off of Bay City. It is a kind of hollow island to contain dredged material and prevent it from flow­ ing back into Saginaw Bay. These 38 men will go on seasonal lay-off and will be re-activated by Apr. 1, 1978. The project began in the fall of 1976 and is not expected to be completed until late fall next year. The towing industry has lots of room for career advancement. But not many Boatmen manage to move up as quickly as Michael Pritchard did. Just three years after he joined the SIU, Boatman Pritchard became a li­ censed engineer. And he did it even before he reached his 21st birthday. Brother Pritchard turned 21 just this month. He passed the Coast Guard exam for his assistant engineer's license on uninspected vessels last July. Right after, he got a steady job for top wages with the SlU-contracted Maryland Pilot Boat Co. in Norfolk, Va. He is engineer on the pilot boat Maryland. How did he do it? With the help of the Engineer's Course at the Harry Lundcbcrg School in Piney Point, Md. Brother Pritchard joined the SIU in 1974 when he was only 16-years-old. But tugboats were not new to him even at that young age. He had been on quite a few before then, tagging along with his father, Capt. James Pritchard. With such an early start in the indus­ try, young Pritchard was not able to finish high school. But that didn't stand in his way of passing the difficult li­ censing exam. Mobile Wasted No Time The representatives of 44 union locals sat down together for the first time here at the first annual dinner of the Port Council of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, AFl,-CIO. One of the organizers of the event was SIU Port Agent in Mobile, Gerry Brown. The featured speaker was Alabama State Attorney General, Bill Baxley, who stressed a greater role for labor in the development of Mobile's growing waterways industry. "I always wanted a license because I knew it meant a better paying job," he said. And once he joined the Union, he wasted no time getting what he wanted. As soon as Pritchard had his re­ quired years of service in the engine room, he signed up for the HLS course. It prepared him well. Even without a high school diploma, he passed the exam on the first try with a 98 percent score. In his present job on the Maryland, Pritchard earns almo.st double the pay he was making before he got his license. "And I wouldn't have gotten this job without the license," he pointed out. The Maryland is a Dutch-built, 4,500 hp. boat which brings pilots to their ships off the coast of Virginia. "She's really a floating motel for pilots," Pritchard quipped. Great Lakes Another major port development project has been proposed in this region by the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. This one is a massive $20 million iron ore dock at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. It would be built to accommodate the new I,()()() foot self-unloading ore carriers that arc now being used on the I.akes. Tug and barge activity would also increase to deliver the ore pellets from the ships to nearby blast furnaces. Even though Cleveland handles more iron ore than any other port on the Lakes, its docks are not now big enough to service these superships. The project depends on Government approval and funds. If it goes through, it would be the largest bulk handling facility on Lake f-.rie for the new superships. It would also protect the jobs of thousands of steelworkers in the area. • * * * ISetv Orleans The SlU-contracted Crescent Towing Company here has acquired another harbor tug. She is now being rebuilt and will eventually mean new jobs for eight SIU Boatmen. Alcoholism is a disease. I It can be treated. 6 / LOG / December 1977 He is very happy with his job there and feels that the HLS course gave him the practical training he needs for it. "We even learned about foreign-built engines at the School, so I felt at home right away in the engine room on the Maryland." "It's an excellent School all around," * Pritchard said. "The teachers there really give their all." He plans to go back to advance his career even more and to take additional courses for his own benefit. He wants to sit for his chief engi­ neer's license next year. Eventually he hopes to get his license for inspected vessels. In the meantime, he plans tcx • take refrigeration, air-conditioning and electrician classes—"just for my own knowledge." And he is also counting on getting his high school equivalency (GED) diploma at the School, too. "Whatever your needs," Pritchard concluded, "the School is well worth any man's while." 50 Years Wed Retired SIU Laker Guy P. Burke with his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently in Moose Lake and Cloquet, Minn. Brother Burke re­ tired in 1972 in the port of Duluth after sailing with the Boiand Steamship Co. for 26 years. His last vessel was the STR Diamond Alkalai. �}-\ 'i Headquarters !^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Conventions are a waste of time. Many p>eople hold this opinion and more probably believe that reading about conventions is worth even less. I'd like to change this kind of thinking on both counts. This issue of the Log carries several articles on two recent conventions. They are well worth your time as Seafarers and Boatmen because they deal with events that have a direct effect on your jobs. You do your job in the relatively isolated world of your ship or boat. That's where your pay and your job security are based. But your livelihood also depends on outside activities that require input from a larger number of people in the Union and the maritime industry. Conventions and conferences are not the last word in getting things done. But when groups of people come together—as they did recently at the Mari­ time Trades Department (MTD) convention and at the Atlantic Coast Inland Boatmen's conference—things start to happen. I urge all brothers to read the articles on these two important events. Stories on the MTD convention are on page 3 and a full spread on the Boatmen's con­ ference can be found on pages 14-16. The MTD convention preceded the biennial AFL-CIO convention and took place in Los Angeles, Calif, early this month. Chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, the MTD convention was attended by representatives of nearly eight mil­ lion workers in 43 international unions. Like the SIU, these unions have a major stake in a strong U.S. merchant marine. And their representatives passed a number of resolutions designed to keep it strong. These resolutions included a united stand for closing the Virgin Islands loophole, curbing America's use of runaway flag tankers, and continuing the fight for an oil cargo preference bill. Government action was also urged to break big oil's monopoly on transportation of energy supplies and to correct the Coast Guard's failure to insure the health and safety of American seamen. These are the very things the SIU has been fighting for. They are the pro­ grams that must be enacted to protect America's economy and your job security. With eight million workers behind them, the MTD carries a lot more weight than the Union can on its own. The MTD convention created national coverage for your needs as a maritime worker. Along with the AFL-CIO convention as a whole, it made your voice and the voices of millions of American workers loud enough for the nation and the Government to hear. That's not a waste of time. And it's not a waste of time either to bring brothers together within the same union. The Inland Boatmen's conference that was recently held at the Lundeberg School gave brothers from similar companies and similar areas a chance to meet and share their ideas with the Union leadership. Boatmen from shipdocking companies in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk attended. They discovered that their concerns were the same in some cases and different in others. But by the end of the week of meetings and open-ended discussions, they found the way to break down barriers of communication and work together. The SIU officials and representatives who attended the conference also learned a great deal about their brothers' needs. The conference made it clear to all involved that a strong Union means a constant two-way conversation between the rank and file membership and the leadership. We all have to work together, not just on boats or ships but within the Union and the industry. Whether our goals are a stronger contract or a new piece of legislation, we have a reserve of collective strength in our brothers and our fellow workers. Conventions and conferences put us in touch with each other so that we can draw on that strength. Read and learn about these events, and if you can, participate in them in the future. You'll find out that they can achieve more than you ever can on your own. - • k I LA Strikers Vote to End 60-Day Beef Against Containerships Members of the International Long­ shoremen's Association voted at the end of November to end their 60-day selective strike against automated con­ tainer vessels. It was reported that all Atlantic and Gulf ports are now active. However, it took a week or so following the ratification vote to resolve local con­ tract problems in the ports of New Or­ leans, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Mo­ bile. The selective strike, which began Oct. 1, was aimed only at container carriers, a major cause of reduced employment for longshoremen. The strike idled as many as 35 SlU-contracted ships. A master contract agreement, calling for a three-year, 30.5 percent increase in wages and fringe benefits was voted. It increased the longshoremen's pay from $8.00 to $10.40 an hour over the three-year term of the contract. It also raised employer contributions for fringe benefits. The agreement increased guaranteed annual income (GAI) benefits in most ports. However, the number of paid hours guaranteed per year varied from port to port. For example, in New York, the leading U.S. port in ocean cargo handled, the GAI is 2,080 hours of pay a year. New Orleans has a sliding scale which ranges up to 2,080 hours an­ nually and Baltimore's GAI is 1,900 hours. Local-to-Iocal contract differences on retroactive pay, vacation pay and various fringe benefits caused the union to delay voting on the agreement three times in one week. On Nov. 24, ILA President Thomas W. Gleason author­ ized total strikes at the ports of Balti­ more, Philadelphia and New Orleans. He said he did this in, W!V 'itT^peed negotiations on contract problems in those areas. As the Log goes to press all 34 ports covered by the agreement are working. Presidents' Offshore Group Meet on Contract Officials of nine international unions, including the SIUNA, met in Los An­ geles at the beginning of December to discuss unionizing and protecting the jobs of American workers on offshore oil rigs on the West and East coasts and in Alaska. The group is known as the General Presidents Offshore Construc­ tion Industry Committee. The Committee, which was formed a year-and-a-half ago, decided on meas­ ures aimed at strengthening the contract they have already devised. That contract is known as the General Presidents' Offshore Agreement (GPOA). The orig­ inal agreement called for efforts to pro­ tect union jobs for workers involved in the on-shore construction of oil rigs and the offshore placement of the rigs. The December meeting, at which the SIUNA was represented by Vice Presi­ dent Frank Drozak, led to inclusion of offshore rig maintenance workers in the contract. After the rig platforms are built and installed by union personnel, the rigs need only a crew and mainte­ nance workers to remain aboard and make sure everything runs smoothly. The maintenance workers are not cur­ rently under union contract. The union presidents' group is making an effort now to change that situation. Three Coordinators Another point settled by the union officials was adoption of a budget for three, full-time coordinators who will make sure that the terms of the GPOA are properly applied. They will also seek new contracts for unions and jobs for union workers in offshore industries. Finally, the union officials reaffirmed their commitment to HR 1614. This is a Congressional amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953. It would require that offshore drilling rigs operating on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) be manned en­ tirely by U.S. crews. The amendment says, in part: "...any vessel, rig, platform or other vehicle or structure used in the exploration, devel­ opment or production of OCS mineral resources be manned or crewed by U.S. citizens." It would also require all drill­ ing rigs being built or rebuilt to be reg­ istered in the U.S. SIU Endorsed Amendment The SIU endorsed this amendment during the 1977 session of Congress. Seven International AFL-CIO building trades unions joined in the effort to gain support for it. In a letter to Rep. John Murphy, chairman. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, SIUNA president Paul Hall said, "This amendment is es­ sential to ensure that employment op­ portunities created by development of OCS oil and gas resources are retained for Americans." Rep. Murphy also heads a Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf. The nine International unions com­ prising the General Presidents' Offshore group are: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; International Union of Op­ erating Engineers; International Broth­ erhood of Painters and Allied Trades; United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada; International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Work­ ers; International Brotherhood of Boil­ ermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Black­ smiths, Forgers and Helpers, and the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers. Do You Hove One of These? PASSPORT /o a "-V UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BICENTENNIAL 17?6-1976 The Seafarers Appeals Board ruled in November that effective Jan. 3, 1978 "a requirement for shipping is that all seamen must possess a valid up-to-date passport.** The action comes out of the fact that many foreign nations are crack­ ing down on immigration regulations requiring that all people coming into their countries must have passports. The SAB, then, took this action to insure that when there are flyout jobs, those who throw in for the jobs will be fully prepared to take them. This ruling will enable the Union to continue to meet our manpower commitments to our contracted com­ panies. December 1977 / LOG / 7 "'i\ �Lakes Picture All the Lakes With the end of the United Steclworkers ore miner's strike in Northern Michigan and Minnesota in sight, all ports are anticipating an extension of the I shipping season. Various reports indicate ore carriers will be running late— I perhaps as long as the end of January or beginning of February, depending on weather conditions. Frankf«krt The SlU-contracted Chief Wawatam, the railroad car ferry that had bean reduced to one run a week, is now running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is the possibility of restoration of five-day-a-week service in the future. The car ferry, which is state-subsidized, has been carrying much more freight in recent months than previously. St. Lawrenee Seawav Dates have been set for the closing of both the Montreal-Lake Ontario and Welland Canal sections of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. (SLSDC) which administers the waterway for the U.S., announced a Dec. 15 closing date for the Montreal-Lake Ontario arm of the Seaway. The closing date for the Welland Canal, which links Lakes Erie and Ontario, is set for Dec. 30. * * * * The SLSDC also announced the most active season on the Seaway ever, surpassing even the record traffic levels of 1973. The waterway opened in 1959.' Traffic on the Welland Canal has also been heavier than both 1976 and 1973, • * * * Hearings held by the SLSDC and the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Author­ ity on proposed toll increases yielded 15 witnesses, all of whom were opposed to ffie increases. Some of those who testified were: Rep. Ronald L. Mottl CDOhio) ; Noel C. Painchaud of the Cleveland Port Authority, and spokesmen 6y Decisions on toll increases will be announced rir® at the mouth of the Cuvahoiia River?^,more informaat the beginning ot next year, siuiy lu v.i... ^ ^ -in ,,011 tion on Seaway tolls). Buffalo The Sunday Magazine section of Nov. 20 Buffalo News featured a five page spread on the SlU-contracted Charles E. Wilson. The article was by a Buffalo News reporter who spent a week aboard the American Steamship Co.-owned Wilson as she traveled with loads of sand and coal on the week-long, BuffaloDuluth run. He talked to the crew on the four-year-old vessel and wrote about the "boredom and beauty" of life on the Lakes. He talked about the "mindnumbing" routine of loading and unloading and also of the crew's "special effort to be up and on deck for the chance of a Great Lakes sunrise." The article says the Wilson's galley turns out 2,800 meals a month. One crewman said, "If you see a skinny sailor around here, it's his own fault." Some of the photographs show various crewmen at work in the engine room, galley, and wheelhouse. The article, written by Mike Vogel, was titled, "Life Aboard a Lakes Boat—There's Rhythm to the Routine." » » » • A number of port users in Buffalo have gotten together and formed the Port of Buffalo Users Group. They have several objectives which they hope will help revitalize the port of Buffalo. The port of Buffalo handles small amounts of cargo compared to other Great Lakes ports. SIU ships carry its main commodity—grain—for Buffalo's six major flour mills. Ironically, the St. Lawrence Seaway, which was to have made Buffalo a major transportation hub when it opened in 1959, took traflSc away from the port. Deep sea ve^els could, for the first time, carry grain directly from Duluth overseas. They did not have to stop in Buffalo at all. Another problem at the port is that many shippers can't come up with enough cargo, they say, to make it worthwhile to ship by sea. They therefore send their cargo by truck or rail to New York or Montreal, where it is loaded onto ocean-going ships. The Port of Buffalo Users Group wants to consolidate enough cargo for a regularly scheduled Buffalo-to-Europe steamship run. They also want to make Buffalo a trans­ shipment center where western coal would be unloaded from Great Lakes ships and moved east and south. Detroit The SlU-contracted Kinsman fleet has begun its winter lay-up. The Kins­ man Enterprise, built in 1906 laid up in Toledo on Dec. 10. She was followed by the 70-year-old Henry Steinbrenner on Dec. 16. The C, L. Austin headed for Duluth on Dec. 17. The Frank R. Denton has already finished her season and laid up in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. With these layups. Kinsman will have four of its ore, coal, grain and stone carriers still in service. The line's other vessels are scheduled to run during the extended season and no lay-up dates are set. * • * * The SIU lost an old-timer last October who had been with the Union at its beginnings. Bill Adamck, a well-known sailor on the Great Lakes, died in Detroit on Oct. 28. The Detroit Free Press ran an article on Adamek. It talked about his life at sea, from his 10 years aboard the passenger boat Put-In-Bay to the time in 1948 when he went to work for the J. W. Westcott Co. as a captain aboard the mailboat. Adamek was a union ,man from way back,' joining the old ISU in 1926 and signing up with the SIU in 1938. Capt. Adamek took the 45-foot mailboat which had its own zip code on an estimated 157,000 trips to deliver mail, supplies and sometimes crewmembers. The Lakes won't be the same without Bill Adamek. Chleago Challenger (Cement Transit Co.) checked into American Shipbuilding's basiSiae dry dock here for her five-year lookover and repairs. The American Bureau of Shipping requires a "special survey" of ships every five years. The ship's machinery is disassembled, cleaned, repaired and reassembled. Any repairs necessary on the vessel's hull are also made at this time. In addition to the preventive medicine of a check-up, the Challenger received a new propeller and a new tail shaft and rudder. Repairs took about three weeks. At Confab, Brown Says Education Is Key to Suryivai of U.S. Fleet HLS President Hazel Brown was re­ cently a featured speaker at Oceans '77. This is an international conference to discuss and explore developing ocean technology and its impact on public policy and education. Oceans '77 was sponsored by the Marine Technology Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Erigiiieers Council on Oceanic Engi­ neering. It was held in Los Angeles, Calif. The Conference had several different objectives. These included the provision of forums for discussing ocean-oriented policy, eduGation issuesr~and the latest advances in ocean technology. The Conference attracted top-level participation by experts in law, aca­ demics, Government, commerce and science. Miss Brown's presentation to the Conference was made during a session •covering industry programs for marine education and manpower. In her remarks, she described edu­ cation as, "the key to the survival of the United States merchant marine." She noted that maritime transport has been the only industry to accept auto­ mation. She cited SIU President Paul Plall's leadership in this area. 8 / LOG / December 1977 She also noted that the president of Union Mechling Corp. had credited the improved technology and crew effi­ ciency of the towing industry to better equipment and crew training. In this industry productivity has risen by more than 1,000 percent and cargo-per-tonmile efficiency by 600 percent. all future U.S.-flag LNG ships. "This type of special intensive training is just the beginning of a trend to more qual­ ified manpower for specialty ships and cargoes," she sai^. The HLS president concluded her remarks about the importance of edu­ cation in maritime by saying, "mari­ time educators must become an integ­ ral part of the industry so that the edu­ cational programs continually respond to the needs of the seafarer," Seafarer's Tots Get Checkup Lundcbcrg Programs Miss Brown then described the wide variety of programs and institutions in the United States for training seafarers. She outlined the Academic and Vo­ cational Programs at the Lundeberg School. Also, she explained how they are completely integrated with one an­ other. Miss Brown told the audience that the seafarer has a right to the skills that improve his job performance and also the quality of his life as well. Education assists him in being a good citizen and a creative member of society, even though his work may periodically sepa­ rate him from society, she said. She also discussed special training programs in maritime designed to meet special manpower needs. An example of such training is the educational pro­ grams designed for every officer and crewmember of the LNG Aquarius and III v/ith colds are Maria, 6, and Georgia, 4, children of FOWT Mark Serlis (r.). They are getting checkups from pediatrician Dr. Andrew Kputras on Family Day at the Headquarters Clinic. Beside getting his yearly checkup at the clinic. Brother Seriis says he also brings his wife. Anna to the clinic for the free health care which is available to all Seafarers, Boatmen and their dependents under the Union Welfare Plan. �mm in tPnsJjington 4 Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO DECEMBER 1977 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Seniority Upgraders in Washington •< 4 ( Twelve more "A" Seniority Upgraders visited Washington this month for a first-hand experience of what the SIU is doing on the legislative front to promote the maritime industry, and protect the jobs and job security of its membership. During their visit they were briefed at the Transportation Institute and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, and they had lunch with Rep. Robert Leggett (D-Cal.) at the National Democratic Club. Later the Seafarers toured the U.S. Capitol where this photo was taken. In the group are: Seafarers Kelly Davis; Paul Klip pel; James McCormick; Keith O'Brien; John Penrose; Mark Stewart; James Wadsworth; James White; Douglas Wolcott; James Gavelek; Thomas Koubek, and Chrys Brown. They were accompanied by SIU Training Officials Jim McGee and Jim Rosner, Piney Point Port Agent George Costango, and SIU Legislative Representative Betty Rocker. Congress in Holiday Recess » The House and Senate are in Holiday recess. The Second Session of the 95th Congress will convene Jan. 197 A number of matters of importance to the maritime industry will be on the agenda for the conaing session. Among these items are bills concerning the following; closing the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act; deep sea mining; off shore-oil exploration and production; Public Health Service hospitals; Locks & Dam 26 and Inland Waterways User Charges, and ^ other legislation affecting our membership. The key item in the Seafarers' legislative program is the development of a national maritime policy. Further developments and an agenda of upcoming hearings on maritime matters will be reported in tlie January 1978 issue of , the - SIU Atlantic Coast Boatmen Visit Washington for Briefing Twenty-seven Boatmen from Baltimore, Norfolk and Philadelphia visited Washington this month during their week-long SIU Atlantic Coast Inland Education Conference. They were accompanied by SIU Headquarters officials, port agents and representatives of the Harry Lundeberg School. During their visit to Washington, the SIU Boatmen were briefed by representatives of the Transportation Institute and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. During lunch at the National Democratic Club, the group met with Congressmen Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.), G. William Whitehurst (R-Va.), Paul A. Trible (R-Va.), and legislative staff members from the offices of Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.). The group later toured the U.S. Capitol where this photo was taken, and were treated to a special tour of the House chambers by Congressmen Trible and Whitehurst. SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue tbeir fine record of support for SPAD. A member tan conti ibufe to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC in Washington, D.C. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. December 1977 / LOG / 9 �5IU Lakes Ships Were Affetied United Steelworkers Ore Miners' Strike Nears End The end of a strike by United Steel- rary closing of the St. Lawrence Sea­ workers of America ore miners seems way, an extended season may not be to be in sight in Minnesota and North­ possible. Strike's Background ern Michigan. Reports from various union locals voting on contract pro­ The immediate issues that caused the posals began coming in as of early De­ steelworker's strike are relatively cember. As the Log went to press those .straight forward. But the causes of the reports .seem to indicate an end to the generally unhealthy U.S. steel industry four month strike. are more controversial. The ore miner's walkout, which The walkout involved the miner's began last August, turned into the long­ demands for production incentives. est Steelworkers strike since the 116- These are bonuses the steel production day, industry-wide job action in 1959. workers already receive. The miners Great Lakes area shipping was af­ contend that, because they weren't paid fected by the miners walkout. [Further these bonuses, their wages were 60-65 disruption of the normal shipping sea­ cents per hour lower than other steel­ son lies ahead. On Dec. 6 coal miners workers. from the United Mine Workers went on The Steelworker's Union has nego­ strike.] tiated innovative benefits for its mem­ Several weeks before the Steelworkcr bership including three-month worker miners began voting on the contract sabbatical leaves every five years. It has proposal, SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack also made steps toward lifetime-income Bluitt reported that the flow of SIUguarantees for some union members. contracted ships was close to normal. But steelworkers are insecure about But in the early weeks of the strike their future because the entire steel in­ many Union-manned vessels were idled. dustry has been suffering. And it looks During the first week in August, the like more hard times to come. SlU-contractcd Paul Tieijen, Merle In the last several months, major lay­ McCurdy, Henry Steinbrenner and offs claimed 7,300 employees at the George Steinbrenner, all Kinsman Line Bethlehem Steel Corp., 5,000 at the ore carriers, were temporarily laid up Youngstown, Ohio, plant of the Lykes because of lack of cargo. American Corp., and about 1,200 at U.S. Steel's Steamship's Joseph Young, Consumers Chicago, Gary, Ind., Utah, and Cali­ Power and McKee Sons were 1aid-up fornia operations. for the period September to October Steelworkers President Lloyd Mcand the John T. Hutchinson (Amer­ Bride said 60,000 steelworkers had lost ican Steamship) and George Goble their jobs this year alone. "Our union (Kinsman) were added to the lay-up has been suffering the most dramatic roster in September. loss of jobs in the union's history," Several ports and shipping compa­ McBride said. He attributed the loss to nies report plans to extend the Great foreign steel being "dumped" on the Lakes shipping season. Thomas W. U.S. market. "Dumping" refers to for­ Burke, president of American Steam­ eign steel companies selling their steel ship Co., which operates 1 8 SlU-con- at prices lower than their costs. Amer­ tracted ore carriers, said pressure from ican steel producers are priced out of customers for "as much material as we the U.S. market as a result. can deliver" will cause the extension of Import competition is cited by the shipping, perhaps into January. But, American steel giants, such as U.S. since extremely cold weather has al­ Steel, Bethlehem Steel Corp., and Na­ ready caused freezing and the tempo- tional Steel Corp., as the fundamental cause of the steel industry's woes. Prices have gone up by 79 percent since 1972, according to a Council on Wage and Price Stability study. Price hikes and the industry's continued threats of more and more layoffs are blamed on im­ ports. These imports are mostly from Japan and the European Common Maiket steelmaker's group, EUROFER. A newly acquired SlU-conThe union's leadership and a Con­ gressional steel caucus of 120 repretracted ship is the T2 tanker Seafarers Man Capricorn Capricorn which is operated by Apex Marine Corp. The Capricorn, like the recently con­ tracted Aries, will be making coastal runs with oil. She will travel between St. Croix and the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. "^e tanker has a dwt of 24,404 and a draft of approxi­ mately 32 feet. She is close to 600 feet long and has a beam of 75 feet. Like the Aries, the Capricorn recently came out of the Jacksonville shipyard where she received minor re­ pairs and adjustments. The Capricorn has a threeyear charter for the St. Crohs coastal oil run and that charter means between 20 and 25 jobs for Seafarers. 10 / LOG / December 1977 LRK sentalives and 25 senators agree with the industry's assessment of its troubles. Measures have been proposed to re­ vitalize the steel industry. These include a suggestion by the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Charles Vanik (D-Ohio). He says that voluntary trade restraints should be negotiated with foreign steel producers. There are also proposals to negotiate "drderly Marketing Agreements." These are quotas on the amount of a particular commodity any foreign coun­ try would be allowed to export to the U.S. Such agreements would be similar to those negotiated by Robert Strauss, cur­ rently the President's special trade rep­ resentative, with the major foreign suppliers of shoes and color televisions. Under these agreements the foreign suppliers agreed to accept ceilings on exports to the U.S. for a limited time period. Such agreements, unlike the vol­ untary trade limitations, are enforce­ able. Task Force President Carter, under pressure from the steel industry and union alike, assembled a multidepartmental task force to study the problems of the in­ dustry. The group is headed by Treas­ ury Under Secretary for Monetary Affairs Anthony Solomon and includes Strauss, Chief Economic Adviser Charles L. Schultze, Labor Secretary Ray Marshall, and U.S. Commerce Sec­ retary Juanita Kreps. They presented the findings of their two-month long in­ quiry on Dec. 6. The package has as its key a "trigger price" on steel imports. This would penalize foreign steel companies if they offered their steel for sale on the U.S. market for less than the agreed upon amount. It seems that all major solutions have paralleled the industry's self-analysis. In other words, they have stressed the import problem. Some analysts and union representatives, however have said steel's problems arc due to other causes. For instance, they cite the in- Quarterly Finance Unit at Work SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe Di Giorgio (center) gives December's Quarterly Financial Committee their instructions at Headquarters as they prepare to go over the Union's books. The Seafarers, clockwise from left, are: William R. Jones; Robert Campbell; Nicholas D'Amante; Di Giorgio; Donate Giangiordano; Chairman Warren Cassidy; James Golden, and Jimmy Smith. dustry's failure to modernize plants after World War II when profits were high. Evaluations of the industry's prob­ lems come from many different sources. Figures quoted in a N.Y. Times edi­ torial last October pointed out that one ton in five of American steel is produced in obsolete, open-hearth furnaces, a process "now abandoned entirely in Japan." James Balanoff, steelworkers Chic­ ago-Gary district director told a con­ vention of union members from his area that "foreign imports might have some­ thing to do with it (shutdowns of steel plants) but the biggest problem is pric­ ing policies." But the steel industry continues to exercise its considerable leverage. It threatens more and more layoffs if its demands to limit steel imports are not met. David M. Roderick, president of U.S. Steel said, "The future of the com­ pany's Youngstown, Ohio steelmaking operations is 'quite dismal' unless the Government takes steps to halt trade abuse by foreign steelmakers and to loosen compliance with costly antipol­ lution requirements." Some Bargain More threats came from Bethlehem Steel Co. last August as the company bargained with the Environmental Pro­ tection Agency. The EPA wanted Beth­ lehem Steel to put in anti-pollution devices that would have cost $122 mil­ lion. The company contended it would have to fire 11,500 workers if the EPA remained firm. So the EPA agreed to lessen its demands. They lessened them so much that the company would only have to spend $7 millidn — a $115 million difference from the original price. So the company "generously" decided to lay off "only" 7,600 workers. Some bargain. The layoffs and plant closings that have come and those ahead have al­ ready cost the Government money in lost personal and corporate income taxes. The more layoffs that come, the more it will cost. The steel industry pulls a lot of weight in Washington. The number of jobs the industry controls and local communities that can be broken by a plant shutdown are major pressure tactics which the industry uses to its own advantage. I 3 Newly Acquired Boats I Dixie Carriers of New Orleans recently added a royal family to its SlU-contracted fleet. The new additions are three towhoats acquired, spruced up, and renamed the Dixie King, Dixie Queen and the Dixie Prince. Along with 11 barges formerly owned by a non-union company, these boats have in­ creased job opportunities for SIU Boatmen in the Gulf. The towhoats each carry a crew of four SIU Boatmen. They will work on the IntracdhisM Water­ way and the Ouachita River. �\ SIU IndusfryWide Plan Gives More Cash Sooner Each Year Boatman Evans Gets 500th Inland Vacation Check When Charles Evans collected his SIU Inland Vacation check this month, it meant more than just one more Boat­ man drawing benefits. Evans' check -is the 500th issued since the industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan started nearly a year-and-a-half ago. It means that the Union has come a long way in a short time toward bring­ ing bigger and better vacation benefits to Boatmen. The first Plan was negotiated with Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md. and took effect in August, 1976. More and more Boatmen are now receiving vacation checks because the SIU has been successful in getting more and more companies to contribute to the Plan. What this means is increasingly wide­ spread benefits that most Boatmen never even came close to. I |\j Brother Evans' check will give you an idea of what these benefits really mean. Evans has worked as a deckhand for Sabine Towing of Port Arthur, Tex. for 18 years and gets a vacation benefit from the company. |\| IQ —————— Then why does he need the SIU Plan? For several very good reasons. First of all, the SIU Plan gives him more money. Evans didn't lose the com­ pany benefit he had when the SIU Plan went into effect at Sabine. He now gets both benefits. This is how it works. The SIU Plan is set up as a trust fund. The money that goes into it is jointly administered by Union and company trustees who are legally responsible for its proper management. For every day Evans works, Sabine contributes a certain amount into the fund. After 180 days of employment in the first year of the Plan, for example. Jobless Rate Stuck at6.9% For the Eighth Month WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the eighth consecutive month, the U.S. un­ employment rate has been around 7 percent. Last month's figure dipped from October's 7 percent to 6.9 percent. Despite 955,000 more persons in this INLANp Tow Licensed in'Tm Towboat operators who received rtheir licenses in 1973 should be I aware that the licenses must be reInewed in 1978. Since this affects a large numb^er of operators, the Coast Guard asks that all involved avoid the prob­ lems of a last minute rush. Li­ censes can be renewed within 90 days of expiration. The license may be renewed at any Coast Guard Marine Inspec­ tion/Safety Office which conducts licensing transactions. Applicants for renewal should present a letter Or other evidence of service under their license within the last three years. They should also be prepared complete an "open book" exer­ cise on Rules of the Road, which apply to their licensed area, and an "open book" exercise on country finding jobs in November, the jobless rate went down only slightly be­ cause more people are now looking for work. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Julius Shiskin told a Joint Economic Committee of Congress that, "the (November employment) fig­ ures are very puzzling." One BLS aide said, "this (employment figure) may reflect an underestimate of earlier months' (employment) gains or some unexpectedly early Christmas hiring or a seasonal (employment) adjustment problem." Shiskin added that the economy will have to generate another 4-million new jobs in 1978 to lower the unemployment rate to 6 percent. But Sen. William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) saw the November figures from a differ­ ent angle. He said "the stagnating un­ employment problem" would probably receive little attention because of the marked gains in employment. "It does not appear as though con­ tinuing high unemployment is the bitter subject that it was 11 or 12 months ago," he pointed out. "We have lost our sense of outrage and complacency has set in. But the continuation of today's high unemployment is a tragedy for nearly 7-million Americans and is cost­ ing the Federal Government some $54 to $60 billion annually." Proxmire urged that the reduction of unemployment be given a top national priority. Incidentally, 312,000 of the new 955,000 jobs came from the service in­ dustries and manufacturing. New jobs in trade and government also showed sizable gains. Adult women got 450,000 of the new jobs; 380,000 went to adult men, and teenagers got 125,000. Blacks continued to trail white work­ ers in the job market by a large margin, more than twice as high. Blacks' jobless rate was 13,8 percent in November, 13.9 percent in October. White work­ ers' unemployment was 6 percent for the month. Unemployment among adult men fell to 4.9 percent in November from Octo­ ber's 5.3 percent. Adult women's rate rose to 7.1 percent last month from October's 6.8 percent. Teenagers' un­ employment dropped from October's 17.3 percent to November's 17.1 per­ cent. Pensioner Gets His 1st Check (l^pllation Prevention RegidatM liiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiuui His Thanks to All Boston SIU Port Agent Ed Riley wants to thank all the Union officials, members and other friends for the cards and get well wishes he received while ill. Brother Riley, who had a long stay in the hospital, is now out and back at work. imiuiiiimuuiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiii Evans has $450 to his credit in vacation benefits. But this is Just the minimum. The more you work, the more you collect. Boatmen who have higher ratings than deckhands get more money. And the amount increases accordingly for all Boatmen in the second and third years of the Plan. This money is a tremendous step up for the many Boatmen who never re­ ceived any vacation benefit at all before the Plan. But for Boatmen like Evans who already had a company benefit, it doesn't stop there. Sabine pays the company benefit into the trust fund, too. So when Evans gets his vacation check issued from the Plan trust fund, he is getting what he used to get from Sabine, plus the new Union benefit. The company benefit stays the same but the Union benefit grows in each year of the Plan. 90-Day Benefit Moreover, Evans can collect after ev­ ery 90 days of employment. Before the Plan, most Boatmen who had a com­ pany benefit had to work a full year before they could get the money. Now all Boatmen covered by the Plan can draw their benefits for every 90 days that they work. Evans' three month benefit comes at a very good time for him this month. "It will help to pay Santa," he ex­ plained. With three grandchildren, he certainly can use that help. Evans' check is a significant benefit for himself and a milestone for all SIU Boatmen. The Union's goal is to nego­ tiate vacation benefits like these for the entire inland membership. As the 500th check issued under the Plan, Evans' check is a mark of how far the SIU has come. Notice to Members On Shipping Procedure When throwing In for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when ui^signiiig a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in eveiy Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Boaid, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica (I.) congratulates new Pensioner Thomas S. Monaghan recently as he presents him with his first pension check. Sea­ farer Monaghan first shipped out during World War II. He now plans to do some gardening with his wife, Mirian. December 1977 / LOG / 11 m, "'hx-'J-- �The tug H. C. Jefferson (Curtis Bay) is pulling out of a Philadel- On the Jefferson, Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay (far left) and crewmembers discuss the phia dock on the way to a job. importance of the upcoming Inland Educational Conference at HLS. From left are: Angelo Principato, oiler; Bill Woyovitch, cook; and Dick Shaw, Jr., deckhand. Port AgentSf Patrolmen Sweep Shipdocking Over the past year, the SIU has been dispatching teams of Union rep­ resentatives to service Boatmen on the job. SIU patrolmen and port agents regularly visit tugs, towboats and dredges. But these larger servic­ ing drives allow Union representa­ tives to reach a great number of Boatmen in a short period of time. The latest drive was a week long sweep of SlU-contracted shipdocking companies on the 'East Coast. A dozen Union officials and represen­ tatives from various ports split into small groups to visit Boatmen in Philadelphia, Norfolk and Baltimore during the week of Nov. 14. Their goal was to make sure that Boatmen are fully aware of Union benefits and developments in the industry. They also urged members to attend one of the three Atlantic Coast shipdocking conferences at the Harry Lundeberg School in Finey Point, Md. The recent conference The steward department of the Norfolk pilot boat Ularyland (Assn. of Maryland Pilots) are about to serve lunch. Shown (I. to r.) are: Luis F. Sawi; George F. Ferrer; Frank Sermonia, and Abraham Pascasio. Aboard the l\Jaryland, Houston Port Agent Joe Sacco (far left) and Norfolk Patrolman Dick Avery (far right) assist Launchmen Raymond Austin (2nd I.) and Frank Rimmer with their dues checkoff. Brothers Austin and Rimrner had worked the required 30 days and were about to become Union members. 12 / LOG / December 1977 On the T & Atug Devon in Philadelphia harbor, a discussion on thf, purpose of the Inland Educational Conference at Piney Point ta"kes pi'ade among (I. to r.): Mobile Port Agent Gerry Brown; Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay; Cook John Terry, and Kurt Chamberlain, captain of the vessel. ' �W;fpSTromTeft'®^^^^ oirkh^nH" iS?f w " T Curtis Bay tug bewens fomt hrom left are. Deckhand John Hassell; Mate Phil Ayers; Cfaptain Elrisk Horsman, and Cook Don Henderson. The Sewe//s Point is shown coming into the Philadelphia harbor from a docking job. - Companies on the East Coast in Drive held there from Nov. 27-Dec. 4 (see following pages) and those planned for the near future offer Boatmen a closer touch with SlU operations and a chance to participate more directly in Union activities. Servicing goes on aboard the B^ker-Whiteley tug Af77e/-/ca (bottom). In photo at top are (seated clockwise I. to r.): Baltimore Patrolman Bob Pomerlane; New York Patrolman Jack Caffey; Baltirnore Port Agent Ben Wilson; Captain Ralph Kirchner, and Mate Charles Dougherty. Standing at rear are (I. to r.): Deckhand Ron Neibert; Chief Engineer Peter Messian; Deckhand Bob Henninger, and Headquarters Representative and HLS Vice President Mike Sacco. December 1977 / LOG / 13 �•WBam In his address to the Conference, SlU President Paul Hall stressed the responsibility of both the Union leadership and the rank and file to keep each other informed. Boatmen from Atlantic Coast shipdocking companies and SlU officials and representatives met at the Harry Lundeberg School for a week of give-and-take discussions. They are shown here in the auditorium of the School ship Zimmerman during President Hall's address. Atlantic Coast Boatmen Take Big Step "A giant step forward" was a comment made by one of the boatmen attending the recent educational conference for the Atlantic Coast inland membership. It was a step forward that the SIU started at the beginning of the year when it began a series of edu­ cational conferences for the newly merged inland membership. After completing five educational conferences for the Gulf inland membership, the SlU started a series of conferences for inland members on the Atlantic coast. The first such conference was held at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. during the week of Nov. 28fh. The purpose of these conferences is to provide more direct communication between the SIU leadership and the inland membership. This conference was the first in a series of three educational conferences planned for SIU Boatmen from shipdocking companies in Baltimore, Norfolk, and Philadelphia. Nine men from each port attended the conference. Their companies included Curtis Bay Towing, McAllister Brothers, Baker Whiteley Tow­ Tom Cranford, head of the Claims Department of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, was on hand throughout the Conference to explain the Plan and answer questions. V --n . 'rnl I'.-f SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard discussed hov^ politics and the legislative process affects Boatmen. ing, Taylor and Anderson, and Independent Towing. 'The next two shipdocking conferences will be held during the weeks of Jan. 9th and Jan. 30th. Additional educational conferences will be held at the Lunde­ berg School through the month of June and will in­ clude Boatmen from other parts of the towing indus­ try on the East coast. As in previous educational conferences, the weeklong agenda covered a full range of topics about the Union, the various benefit plans, and the towing industry. HLS Vice President Mike Sacco outlined the workings of the SIU Pension Plan. Bob Gordy, a mate with Curtis Bay in Baltimore made several contract suggestions. Charles Stowe, a captain with McAllister Bros, in Norfolk, made a new contract suggestion on vaca­ tion benefits. 14 / LOG / December 1977 / �><1I The chairman of the Conference was SlU Vice Pres­ ident Paul Drozak. George LeMaire, a deckhand with Baker Whiteley in Baltimore, is shown here giving his impressions of the Conference during the wrap-up session. The head of the SlU legal department, Carolyn, Gentile, explained the laws governing the Pension and Welfare Plans. She also answered many Boat­ men's questions throughout the Conference. Forward At Shipdocking Conference The discussions gave the members a chance to learn more about their rights and responsibilities as Union members. It also gave the leadership a chance to learn more about the Atlantic Coast Boatmen. There was active give and take toward that end in the daily meetings. Moreover, the meetings were ar­ ranged so that everyone had a chance to present their points of view. Full presentations of Union benefits, including pen­ sion, welfare and educational opportunities were made during the first few days of the conference. The need for the SlU to be active politically was discussed. This included political issues directly af­ fecting the boatmen. SIU officials and key staff mem­ bers were also on hand throughout the week to an­ swer questions in detail. The Boatmen also had a full day trip to Washing­ ton, D.C. where they saw legislative activities first hand. This included a talk from the staff of the Trans­ portation Institute, a research arm of the maritime in­ dustry, and a tour of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. A number of Congressmen from the Boatmen and SIU representatives from Norfolk posed with two congressmen from their local area during the trip to Washington, D.C. The Congressmen, Republican Representatives Raul Trible (3rd I.) and Bill Whitehurst (4th r), later took the full Conference group on a tour of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Boatmen's home port were on hand to talk with the members at a luncheon held in Washington, D.C. During the middle of the week, SIU President Paul Hall addressed the group. He discussed the SIU's ef­ forts throughout its history to keep the membership informed and provide effective leadership. He pointed to the year old merger of the Inland Boatman's Union as a part of the Union's efforts to provide better job security for the membership. He stressed that both the officials and the Rank and File members of the Union Continued on next page Bill Southard, a mate with Taylor and Anderson of Philadelphia, had some questions about pension benefits. i| sr Piney Point Port Agent George Costango discussed the SIU Constitution. The Boatmen had a chance to visit the Transportation Institute, a research group for the maritime industry, during their Washington trip. Tl Research Director Bob Vahey, at the head of the table, explained how the Institute gives both inland and deep sea operators a voice in Government. December 1977 / LOG / 15 �IfeMB r" r • 'r HLS President Hazel Brown explained how the Lundeberg School prepares Boatmen for the grow­ ing Job opportunities in the towing industry. "I want to give a vote of confidence for the Union leadership and staff," f\yiate John "Jake" Joyce of Philadelphia said in his wrap-up statement. Kevin Gugl.iotta, a deckhand with Curtis Bay of Baltimore, was an active participant in the Con­ ference. Communicafion is Conference Theme Conliniu'cl from prcccditiii page have the responsihilify to communicate in order to improve the job security and working conditions of the Itoatmen. Hall asked the delegates from each port to choose a representative to voice their impression of the con­ ference up to that point. Kach of the three delegates urged that better communication and understanding within the Union would be the best way to achieve their goals. Although each port area on the East Coast has its own shipdocking contract, they all expire on Oct. 31, 1978. As a result, the Boatmen at the first shipdock­ ing conference had a lot to discuss concerning their new contract. Therefore, the last day-and-a-half of the conference was devoted entirely to suggestions from the Boatmen for their new shipdocking contracts. These covered pension, welfare, vacation and work rules. An elected rank and file contract committee from each Company shall consider these suggestions in pre- paring recommended contract proposals to be pre­ sented to the membership for adoption. A shipdock­ ing conference is to be held in Piney Point during the week of Apr. 3rd. The conference concluded with a wrap-up of indi­ vidual comments from all participants. The general consensus was that the conference met its objective. It broke down barriers of communications between the leadership and the membership and brought the Union closer to building a solid working relationship to improve conditions for all Boatmen. Four Norfolk Boatmen listen attentively to the Transportation Institute discussion. They are (I to r): Engineer Larry White of Curtis Bay; and Deckhand George Bowden, Deckhand Lindsey West, and Captain Charles Stowe, all of McAllister. Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay. right, introduced a"longtime friend of the maritime industry," Rep. Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.). The Congressman spoke during the Boatmen's lunch at the National Democratic Club in Washington, D.C. 16 / LOG / December 1977 Deckhand Frank Pasaluk of McAllister Bros., Phila­ delphia, had a chance to see some of the livestock raised at the Lundeberg School farm. �3 Cited for 'Courageous' Rescue Aftempt Tankerman Killed as Barge Explodes; Two Saved Ronald Coyle, a 29-year-old SIU tankerman, was idlled on Nov. 6 in a barge explosion in Narragansett Bay off of Newport, R.I. The two other SIU tankermen on the barge, John Allman and Joseph Klineburger, were taken off unhurt after an unsuccessful attempt to rescue Coyle. They were cited for their courageous ef­ forts by the captain of the tug Mariner, which had the barge in tow. The 380-foot barge. Interstate 71, is owned by the Interstate and Ocean Transport Company (lOT) of Phila­ delphia. It was carrying 67,000 barrels of liquid asphalt from Point Breeze in Philadelphia to Providence, R.I. The explosion occurred in one of the cargo tanks in the barge's stern, accord­ ing to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Providence. The asphalt is kept at a high temperature by heating coils in the cargo tanks. But the Coast Guard has not yet determined exactly where the explosion originated. John Blank III, the captain of the Mariner, reported that the tug had begun to haul in the hawser when the crew saw flames suddenly erupt on the aft port side of the barge. He sent out a May Day call for the Coast Guard and INLAND U.S. Navy fire units. He also ordered the tug to return to the barge, which was still several hundred feet astern. Coyle had been standing on deck over the point of the initial blast and is believed to have been killed at once. The explosion split and raised that por­ tion of the deck about 6 feet. Blank said. Blank sent a detailed description of the rescue attempt in a letter to Phila­ delphia Port Agent John Fay. It clearly reveals the danger to the men involved. "Coyle's body was seen hanging up­ side down from the edge of a shattered plate from which a sheet of flame and dense smoke issued. John Allman, standing nearby but uninjured, grabbed a fire extinguisher and crept within sev­ eral feet of Coyle's body, now over an inferno, and tried to reach and extract it from the flames. "Joe Klineburger came as close as he could behind Allman, with Mate Peter Bishop, who had boarded the barge Ship's Minutes Reveal Delicious Feasts for Thanksgiving They say an army runs on its stomach. Around the SIU, though, the saying is a ship runs on its stomach. If that's true, and it probably is, there were a lot of smooth running ships out there this past Thanksgiv­ ing. Because as the tradition has always been, the SIU's steward de­ partments put out a feed for Turkey Day second to none. A good case in point was Thanks­ giving on lOT's Bradford Island as attested by the vessel's minutes. Culi­ nary specialties on this ship included deviled crab, shrimp cocktail, cream of asparagus and mushroom soups, and an assortment of fresh baked breads. And that was just for starters. The main course featured the bird, roast prime ribs, smoked ham, comish hens, barbecued pork loin, and roast leg of lamb, with a choice of five gravies and seven vegetables. . If the crew wasn't filled by then, they were treated to an assortment of desserts, including fruit 'cake, apple pie, mince meat pie, and fresh pumpkin pie. The architect of this Roman feast was Chief Steward Neville Johnson who was ably assisted by the rest of the Bradford Island'ss\.t\v?LTd depart­ ment. The crew would have given a vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done, but they couldn't move. Pensioner Lomas Buried at Sea from the Mariner. Brother Allman con­ tinued his efforts, which became futile almost at once and then retreated and went below deck to shut down all gen­ erators and other equipment as the flames increased." Once Blank was notified that Coyle was presumed dead, he ordered the men off the barge. "Moments later it blew a second time on the starboard side, completely demolishing the deck area where Allman had passed twice, and knocking a pump house forward 20 feet." Blank called Allman's effort to reach Coyle "unbelievably beyond the call of duty and in the finest tradition of the Brotherhood of the Sea." He also said that Klineburger and Bishop "acted most courageously in their back-up efforts." Brother Coyle only recently joined the SIU. He leaves a wife and two children. RIM OF THE JOINT NMU-SIU MERCER OMMITTEE DEC. 19,1977 T On June 20, 1977, President Shannon J. Wall of the National Maritime ' Union, AFL-CIO, and President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, signed a joint statement affirming that "NMU and SIU agree that it would be in the best interests of American seamen to have one union of seamen." That statement called for the establishment of a joint committee to "develop steps which can be taken by both organizations to work more closely together in the maritime industry and to outline steps that should lead to the eventual merger of the two organizations." The committee held its first meeting September 26, 1977. Shannon Wall headed the NMU group which included Mel Barisic, J. C. Hughes, Thomas Martinez, James McKinley and Edward Minocchi, while Paul Hall headed the SIU group which included Michael Sacco, Joseph Sacco, Steve Troy, Charles Mollard and Leo Bonser. Working with the committee are John Dunlop, Harvard University and Frank Pollara, AFL-CIO. Both sides are aware of the serious plight of the maritime industry and its workers and of the urgent need to create a structure to deal with the situation. Neither side under-estimates the nature of the difficulties facing the two unions. Neither side under-estimates the complexity of the problems. Both sides recognize that wishing will not make it happen and that some hard decisions will have to be made. The committee and a sub-committee have met on a number of occasions since its initial meeting. Efforts so far have been directed to analysis of the financial and structuralcomposition of the two unions; exchange of collective bargaining agreements;' and information on pension, welfare and vacation plans; and the compilation of data needed to fill out the general outlines of the task set forth in the June 20th statement. The first concern of the officials of both organizations has been that any actions taken on the basis of the joint statement must advance the job security and economic interests of their respective members; must serve the principles under which their unions were founded and must be duly approved in accord­ ance with the requirements of their respective constitutions. To assure this, full exchange of information and its analysis will be essential as a prerequisite for the development of an acceptable organizational structure to properly house and service all areas of the two organizations. A number of such formats are currently under active consideration. It would be premature to state at this time that the two organizations are close to merger. Yet, the willingness on both sides to recognize the seriousness of the situation and the need for give and take is an encouraging sign. The discussions are continuing and further reports will be made as the talks progress. St.Lawrence Seaway Tolls The ashes of Pensioner Arthur J. "Art" Lomas, 70, are covered with an Ameri­ can flag by Recertified Bosun Joseph A. Puglisi (center) of the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) at sea on Oct. 4. At his (right) Capt. John K. Coulson prepares to read service as other brother Seafarers express their condolences. Brother Lomas' widov/, Catherine, according to Chief Steward George W. Gibbons, "wanted his ashes to be scattered across the sea because that was his life." Seafarer Lomas passed away on Sept. 18. Besides his wife. Brother Lomas is survived by a daughter, Betty. Art Lomas corresponded regularly with the Union and the Log. He always kept in touch and he will be sorely missed. Continued from Page 2 (D-Minn.) has introduced a bill to elim­ inate the Seaway Corporation's debt, as the interest on the debt was eliminated several years ago. The debt is currently $115 million out of an original $133 million loan. Rep. Oberstar's legislative aide John O'Connor said if the debt is eliminated, some of the pressure to collect tolls for debt repayment will be eased. Most of the toll increases will go to the Canadian Seaway Authority as the Seaway is predominantly Canadian. Five of the seven locks are operated by Canada. O'Connor said the U.S. needs about $11 million annually for opera­ tion and maintenance costs and Canada needs "considerably more" than that. Another piece of legislation, intro­ duced by Rep. Ronald M. Mottl CDOhio) would, if passed, eliminate any toll increases for this year, putting them off to next year. But Congressional action is, by its nature, a slow process. The U.S. and Canadian Seaway Corps, seem unwill­ ing to wait for Congress to ease their financial burdens. They are therefore passing the increases along to the Sea­ way users. The shippers and carriers who have long used the Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence Seaway system claim they cannot absorb higher tolls. They are threatening to find another way to move their cargoes. December 1977 / LOG / 17 �Bring the Big Oil Companies Info tine A few years back, an interesting movie was released named "Soylent Green," The acting wasn't so hot, and at the time, the futuristic theme seemed a little far fetched. It was a movie in which the world was no longer run by governments. It was run by a few mammoth com­ panies—Energy Co., Food Co., etc. The movie didn't receive much critical acclaim. But the more you think about the theme of corporate control, you have to get a little wor­ ried about the increasing control the multinational oil industry has over the fortunes of the United States. Consider the following facts: • The multinationals, American companies in name only, hold almost total control over the production, re- BY THE NOSE Letters to the Editor SlU Helped Us for Years' Upon the death of my husband, SIU pensioner Art Lomas, I would just like to give a word of thanks to the SIU for what the Union has done for us over the years. I don't know what we would have done without the financial aid of the SIU during the years of my husband's long illness. 1 also received a very nice letter from Capt. J. K. Caulson of the SS Baltimore, describing the burial ceremony aboard ship at sea. It was what my husband wanted. fining, transportation (by tanker and pipeline), distribution, and sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products. • The oil companies control be­ tween 35 and 40 percent of total U.S. coal reserves, in comparison to 11 percent in 1967. Coal is supposed to be a competing energy source to oil. • The oil companies control be­ tween 50 and 55 percent of all U.S. uranium reserves as opposed to 30 percent in 1966. Uranium is another alternate energy source which is sup­ posed to be in competition with oil. In its simplest terms, the oil com­ panies are trying, .and succeeding very nicely, in reducing competition from alternate energy sources. And as profit motivated businesses, their ultimate goal is higher profits while tightening their grip on the nation's energy supplies. This is an unhealthy situation for the U.S. to allow itself to be in. And it is a situation that can only be de­ scribed as the most blatant violation of the anti-trust laws since the rail­ roads were the hanchos in the 19th century. The only logical answer is Con­ gressional legislation to break the monopoly the oil companies now hold on our energy supplies. At their Convention earlier this month, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department passed resolu­ tions to this effect. The MTD sug­ gested two moves that should be made as soon as possible to break up big oil. (See page 3 for story.) The MTD first of all maintained that big oil be forced to sell off their interests in the transportation of petroleum products via tanker and pipeline. Right now, the oil compa­ nies have complete control over the amount of oil reaching the market. This allows them to create false sup­ ply and demand situations, giving them leverage over the price of oil. The second step, as stated by the MTD, must be to force big oil to sell their interests in coal and uranium. These vast interests in competing Along with many readers, I enjoy each issue of the Log. It's newsy and informative with lots of good pictures. I would like to publicly thank Mr. Paul Hall for the good job he has done •for the Union and for me. If you look over your records you will see that back in the mid 30's I belonged to the Sailors Union of the Pacific, and suppose that I am among the charter members of the SIU. Three British ships introduced me into a way of life one never forgets. The sea seemed to be my gangway to success. I had been expelled from grammar school, dropped out of high school. So I went to sea. Newark, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey, Staten Island all probably whispered "good riddance" as I weighed anchor, struggling for success. I read nearly every book placed aboard and was greatly inspired by one called "Borden of Yale." Its foreword began, "It's not the gale but the set of the sail that determines the way we go." Mr. Paul Hall sent me to study at Saint Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada. I have been a priest for 30 years. t ' Fraternally, . Rev. Charles H. McTagTOu' Monfclair, N.J. 18 / LOG / December 1977 December, 1977 On the other side of the street. Rep. Morris Udall (D-Ariz.) intro­ duced a bill this year that would prohibit major oil companies from acquiring federal leases to mine min­ erals on public lands. The problem with all this talk about the oil companies, though, is that it has been just that—all talk. Nothing concrete has been done so far to force meaningful changes in the structure and activities of the oil companies. There is no question that the United States is in the midst of an energy crisis. To meet this crisis. Congress will have to take strong action to encourage the complete development of our own alternative energy resources. They must do this while at the same time cutting down on foreign imports. But before any such program can be enacted, Congress must first take away some of the absolute power the oil companies have over all as­ pects of America's energy supplies. It's time to align the interests of the oil companies with that of the national interest. Whether they like it or not. LOG Sincerely, Mrs. Catherine Lomas Fittsburgh, Pa. Inspired by the Sea energy sources enable the oil com­ panies to withhold production of coal and uranium at will. With this kind of power, big oil could easily create an artificially high demand for oil. And by experience, we know that when the demand for a product in­ creases so increases the price. The MTD, however, is nm the only group disturbed about the grow­ ing power of the multinational oil industry. A lot of people in Wash­ ington are alarmed as well. Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) has introduced legislation aimed at breaking up the oil bigs. His bill, known as the "Petroleum Industry Competition Act of 1977," would actually split the integrated oil companies into three areas—produc­ tion, transportation, and refiningmarketing. Official Publication of the grafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 39, No. 12 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak •^- Executive Vice President Earl Shcpard Vice President ^LABORPRE^fc Joe DiGlorgio Secretary-T reasurer Lindsey Williams Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief 389 James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti , Assistant Editor Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage. paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. �Was 1967 SlU Scholarship Winner Philip Shrimpton Is Veterinary Doctor in Kentucky Philip E. Shrimpton, 1967 SIU schol­ arship winner, takes care of "everything that walks or crawls; whatever comes through the door or calls up on the tele­ phone." Philip Shrimpton tends 'all creatures great and small' as a doctor of veterinary medicine in Wilmore, Ky. He is the son of recently deceased Sea­ farer Sydney P. "Aussie" Shrimpton. After graduating from, the University of Kentucky with a degree in zoology. Dr. Shrimpton spent another four years getting his doctor of veterinary medicine degree at Ohio State University. In 1975 he set up a "mixed animal practice," treating both large and small animals. He has some interesting stories to tell. There was the time he had to deliver a calf from a cow that was sit­ ting in four feet of mud. The cow had been left in an outdoor paddock and had dug itself four feet into the mud, trying to get more comfortable. Dr. Shrimpton had to dig down to reach the animal and deliver the calf. Winter is a hard time for a Kentucky veterinarian. Snow and cold weather cut down on the visits or calls people make about their animals. Shrimpton's in­ come at this time is based on emer­ gencies. In the spring, however, "every­ thing cuts loose," and business picks up again. The business side of having his own veterinary practice, Shrimpton said is "enough to drive you nuts." He dislikes keeping up with inventory taxes, red tape, and long waits to buy the medi­ cines he needs. But he likes being his own boss and working with animals. "Animals," he said "seem to be grateful when you help them, which sometimes can't be said for their owners." Dr. Shrimpton insists that he doesn't love animals, though he likes and works well with them. "You can't be head over heels in love with animals and be a good vet," he said. "If your emotions carry you away, you can't function under stress." - Shrimpton feels that maintaining a "professional.distance" allows him to make the kind of decision each situation calls for. "You have to be conservative sometimes and jump in with both feet at other times," the vet explained. He added that this is hard to do if you "really like" animals. But for the past 10 years, Philip Shrimpton has lived, breathed and slept animals—literally. While an undergrad­ uate he went to school during the day and worked for the animal pathology department from 5 P.M. to 8 A.M. His $2.75 per hour job was to check on the department's animals every hour and to do testing on disease with sheep and horses. He stayed in a shack outside the barn where he slept between rounds. When he got to vet school, Shrimp­ ton said he didn't have much time for research. He had eight hours of classes Philip £. Shrimpton a day during his first two years. Later on though, he got involved in research with horses, studying their stamina and physiology of running. He assisted one of his professors. Dr. Milne, who dis­ covered that a good racehorse could be told by the size of its heart. When he's not practicing veterinary medicine, Philip practices his hobby— mushroom collecting. Highbridge, not far from Wilmore and on the Kentucky River, is the "mushroom capital of the world," vShrimpton said. He can tell you about the 15,000 different species of fungi that produce mushrooms. He talks about different types of mushrooms that have nardes like "chicken of the woods" and "destroying angels." One type of mushroom, called "shaggy manes" be­ comes ink about 24 hours after it's picked. "Fairy ring" mushrooms grow in a circle that is sometimes hundreds of yards in diameter. Shrimpton's hobby is really not very far removed from his work because, as he pointed out, "fungi both cause and attack disease." Philip Shrimpton puts in a 10-hour work day and then climbs the stairs to his home, right above his clinic. Home also includes his wife of one year, Marion, who's a registered nurse. They have a dog, two cats and a parrot. Dr. Shrimpton said the SIU scholar­ ship "sure helped" him because "getting through school was an expensive prop­ osition." Also a help was the pride and encouragement of his father, Aussie Shrimpton, who sailed for a total of 53 years. An SIU pensioner when he died. Brother Shrimpton had joined the Union in 1942 and sailed for 34 years as a chief steward. When he graduated from veterinary school in 1975, Philip Shrimpton's father threw a party for him at Union Headquarters. At that time Dr. Shrimp­ ton thanked the SIU for enabling him "to complete my undergraduate work and continue my studies in veterinary medicine. This scholarship has made the difference in my being able to complete my education." TT Williamsburgb SS Philadelphia The SlU-contracted 225,000-dwt TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) has been contracted for four voyages by the Military Sealift Command. She will carry full cargoes of North Sea crude oil from the port of Hounds Point, Scotland to Freeport, Bahamas or another Caribbean port. The crude will be lightered to Freeport, Tex. and a port in Louisiana. The oil will be stored in the Bryan Mound Salt Domes near Freeport for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. At 1300 hours on Nov. 19 at sea, the engines of the SS Philadelphia (SeaLand) were stopped for a burial-at-sea service off the fantail for a Seattle pensioner. "We are gathered here today," intoned Capt. James C. Waters, "in remem­ brance of David F. M. Sykes, a deceased SIU brother seaman, who crossed his final bar at the age of 65 on Nov. 8. "He was an active member of the deck department for many years sailing in all ratings, including bosun. "He was well thought of as a person and sailor and remembered by several of the Philadelphia's crew," eulogized the master before reading the 23rd Psalm. "You may now commit (his ashes) to the deep. May God rest his soul." Washington, D.C. Russia, plagued by a poor 1977 grain harvest, has bought another 1-million metric tons of American corn for livestock, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported recently. The amount is equal to 39.4-million bushels. Moscow says their grain harvest this year of 194-million tons was down 13 percent from 1976. The Carter Administration expects the Soviet Union to buy 15-million tons of com and.wheat. Last year Russia purchased 6-million tons of grain from the U.S. So far this year, the Soviets have bought 3.4-million tons of U.S. grain, This includes 1.1-miliion tons or 40.4-million bushels of wheat and 2.3-million tons or 90.5-million bushels of corn. ST Golden Dolphin Many of the officers and crew of the ST Golden Dolphin (Westchester Marine) recently contributed $78 toward the purchase of a floral wreath for the departed sister of shipmate Juan B. Leon. She died on Nov. 4. Brother Leon is grateful to all those who expressed their condolences. SS Arizpa Many ships have had long lives, but one of the oldest still sailing on the high seas is the SS Arizpa (Sea-Land). After 34 years of service, this veteran of the ocean trade routes has finally been sold for scrapping. One of the huge World War II fleet of emergency ships, the Arizpa was originally named the SS Chickasaw, then renamed the SS Jean Lafitte and, finally, Arizpa. ' , . „ She was converted into a containership in 1965 but was basically the same ship which helped to carry war cargoes to the fighting fronts. East Coast of South America Sea-Land's plan to start container runs to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and other east coast South American ports has been delayed until June. The new operation will sail from Atlantic, Gulf and West Coast ports. The company told the Federal Maritime Commission that it has encountered obstacles with Brazilian law in getting the service under way. The 26 sailings a year on three Sea-Land, containerships would go through the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. New Orleans Delta Line has been granted permission by the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board to cut its overall subsidized service from the Gulf to West Africa and the east coast of South America. This will allow the company greater flexibility. Delta says flexibility in operations is needed on Trade Route 14 which runs from the Gulf to West African ports. It will permit calls at Brazilian ports not visited by other American-flag carriers. The board said that it granted the "flexibility of operation so that they (Delta) can compete effectively on the world trade routes with foreign-flag carriers." Delta Line vessels have been cited by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NCAA). The ships have been collecting data over seven years on seasonal and year-to-year variations in temperature and circulation of ocean currents in the South Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. With this data, the agency relays weather information and the state of fishing grounds to weather bureaus and fishermen. December 1977 / LOG / 19 i •. vv. vk - �J • 'i ' Messman Hamid Hizam serves dinner to Conrad Schmidt, conveyorman, who's been sailing on the SlU-contracted Reiss since 1952. The M/V Richard J. ReIss' conveyors unload the coal the ship brought into Detroit. ^rCoToanv'Lnp"^^ snip uompany-owned Reiss. American Steam- The M/ V Richard J. Reiss puts Into Zug Island, Mich, with the load of coal carried from Toledo. The vessel can carry stone, sand, and coke, in addition to coal. On Great Lakes Run from Toledo, MjV Richard J. Reiss Unloads Coal at Steel Plant It was just beginning to get dark as the SlU-contracted M/V Richard J. Reiss unloaded her cargo of coal at the National Steel Company plant on Zug Island, Mich, in early November. The steel company is a city unto it­ self. The noise and activity of clanking machinery and bells ringing, railroad cars crisscrossing with tractor lifts, con­ veyors loading and unlo.ading coal and ore—are ceaseless. Everything is a grease-coated, black-brown color. Coal spits off the unloading conveyors and covers the waterfront. The American Steamship Co.-owned Reiss has a 14,100-ton carrying capac­ ity. She carries 24 SIU members on her Great Lakes area runs. This trip had been to Toledo to pick up the load of coal. Though the 34-year-old ves.sel is also equipped to carry stone, sand, and coke, she most often transports coal. The demand for coal is high in the Great Lakes area. Many of the region's steel mills and power plants are coaloperated. Also, those facilities have been stockpiling coal against the coal strike. The self-unloading Reiss and other coal-carriers are kept bu.sy during the shipping season. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt reports there are plans to keep the Reiss running after most ships have already been laid-up. She could keep going as late as mid-January. Much depends, however, on the length of a United Mine Workers Union strike which began on Dec. 6. Contract negotiations fell through at that time. The 130,000 UMW coal miners cov­ ered by the "Eastern Agreement" with the Bituminous Coal Operators Assn. mine about 50 percent of the country's coal. Bluitt says the strike will have a "tremendous effect" on shipping on the Lakes, especially if it lasts into the spring. Coal miners have a "no contract, no work" policy written into their union's constitution. When no agreement was reached between the union and the B.C.O.A. by Thanksgiving weekend it was clear there would be a walkout. The UMW constitution also requires a membership vote on any proposed con­ tract. That process takes at least 10 days. UMW President Arnold Miller indi­ cated recently that a walkout could last as long as three months. But back in early November, strike talk was rumor, not reality, and the crew of the Reiss was getting ready for their next trip out. Seafarer Vernon Wallen, the second - seas^on carrvino vessel s unloading site on Zug Island. The ship was kept busy this season carrying coal to Great Lakes area steel mills and power plants trying to build coal stockpiles, cook, was preparing salads and desserts for dinner. Wallen, who's from Tennes­ see, said he ships exclusively out of the port of Detroit. The crew of the Reiss generally ship together for the entire season. They get to know each other pretty well. One in­ dication of the good feeling aboard the ship came from the galley where the chief cook, MEBA-member DuWayne Schoeneck, had baked a holiday fruit cake for each crewmemher. - SIU Brother Bill Cochenet who ships on the Lakes as QMED/oiler, checking the engine room's control board to prepare for the R. J. Reiss Bosun Robert Echley looks on as the self-unloading vessel empties its cargo via convevor vessel's departure from Zug Island. y y H K -at the National Steel Corp, Zug Island plant. pues its cargo via conveyor 20 / LOG / December 1977 December 1977 / LOG / 21 ••L �PORTLAND (Sea-Land), October 8 -Chairman, S. J. Alpedo; Secretary D. O. Coker; Educational Director Bert I. Reamey. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that six new men joined the ship at payoff in Seattle. Three of the new men had never been on a ship be­ fore but are doing an excellent job under the direction and supervision of Brother D. O. Coker, our new steward. Everyone is happy to have Brother Coker on board. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BEAVER STATE (Apex Marine), October 2 — Chairman, Tom Henry; Secretary W. Wallace; Steward Dele­ gate C. DeVaughan. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. All communications were posted as they were received. Captain Ken Thocns took the opportunity of expressing his personal gratitude to all unlicensed personnel for a job well done under trying circumstances. He was pri­ marily referring to the breakdown in Singapore and several oil spills during the trip, which required a concerted effort by all hands. Next port, Eagle's Point. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), October 8 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Puglisi; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan. $1.5.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. The steward depart­ ment thanked the watchstanders for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Report to the Log: "Captain John K. Coulson of the ship, held a burial service for a departed Seafarer. The name of the deceased was Arthur Lomas. His wife wanted his ashes to be scattered across the sea because that was his life. At the service, pictures were taken and the crew expressed their con­ dolences." COASTAL CALIFORNIA (T. M. McOuilling), October 16—Chairman, Ken McGregor; Secretary Jim Bartlett; Educational" Director Bobby J. Ed­ wards. No disputed OT. A suggestion was made by the chairman to send a telegram to Washington saying that this entire crew supported the Oil Cargo Bill unanimously. Secretary reported that a new bosun is on board by the name of Ole Ma-Moo. McGregor and everyone is happy to see him aboard. All communications were read and posted. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Wilmington. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land), October 24 — Chairman, Recertified Bosim E. D. Christiansen; Secretary R. P. Taylor; Educational Director R. Jong. $80 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of crewmembers upgrading themselves at Piney Point. All commun­ ications that were received were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well4one. A vote of thanks to the electrician for his movies. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), October 23 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey; Secretary J. Myers; Educational Director Hubert Martin; Deck Delegate Enos E. Ott. $140 in movie fund. No disputed OT. A fire and boat drill was held on Saturday and is to be taken up with the patrolman at the payoff. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. 22 / LOG / December 1977 WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), October 18 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Jefferson; Secretary W. Benish; Educational Director P. Ellis; Stew­ ard Delegate R. Crawford. $74.22 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman posted the schedule of classes at Piney Point and encouraged all members to attend the various classes. The impor­ tance of SPAD was discussed and the fight against the big oil companies ex­ plained. Educational director asked crew to keep the library books circulat­ ing. Several safety faetors were also discussed and will be taken care of. All open fans are to be covered and signs to be painted warning when OSPHO acid is in use on deck. Next port. New Orleans. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. J. Hillburn; Secretary G. Tolliver. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. The Logs were sent from Head­ quarters and passed out among the crew. Report to the Log: "This SIU has come a long, long way from Num­ ber Two Stone Street, New York. A vote of thanks to Paul Hall." JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 2—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Donald Pool; Secretary J. Moody; Engine Delegate W. Murphy. $14.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to go to Piney Point for a rating. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port, Houston. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand), October 2—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary E. Miller; Educational Director G. Renale; Deck Delegate J. McLaughlin. $22.10 in ship's fund. $130 in movie fund. Chairman suggested that all seamen and their families should write to their state congressmen about oil shipments on foreign tankers from Alaska to U.S.A. and to write as many letters as they can to Washington, D.C. Next port. Seattle. MOUNT EXPLORER (Cove Ship­ ping), October 30—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Pete Garza; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Fred Harris. No disputed OT. Chair­ man advised the membership to take advantage of the School in Piney Point to upgrade themselves. Educational di­ rector explained the importance of do­ nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NEWARK (Sea-Land), October 19 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Eckert; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director J. Broaddus; Engine Delegate W. West. $5.00 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised all mem­ bers that the new Log was out and everyone should read it. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Re­ port to the Log: "George McCartney is now in port and the brothers are very pleased with the prompt service. We want to wish Harvey Mesford a quick recovery." Next port, Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land), October 16 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary F. Fletcher; Engine Delegate S. Mooney; Deck Del­ egate J. Long; Steward Delegate D. Bradley, No disputed OT. Chairman asked all crewmembers to write to the legislators in Congress that we support the Oil Cargo Preference Bill, House Bill No. H.R. 1037, Senate Bill No. S. 61 and that we would like their sup­ port also. Copy of a list of the U.S. House of Representatives was posted. Educational director advised all mem­ bers to upgrade when you can. Crew was also urged to read the Log and keep up with what is going on in the Union. The power pac forward is still noisy and the fumes from it are bad. Next port. Hong Kong. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), October 16 —Chairman, Ubie Nolan; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director E. Walker. $60 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on several articles of interest that ap­ peared in the latest Log. All members were urged to donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Genoa. PONCE (Sea-Land), October 11— Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. San Filippo; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director H. Ulrich. $80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman suggested that all members should read the Log to keep up with what is going on in the Union and what the Union is doing for our job security. Also urged them to take ad­ vantage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point as it is for your own good. Report to the Log: "Should call this ship the SS Typhoon Ponce as we were in four in a period of three and a half weeks." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Hong Kong. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land), October 16 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Butts; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director Sam Hacker. No disputed OT. The chairman gave a talk on donating to SPAD and advised all crewmembers to read the Log. Everyone enjoyed this trip by go­ ing to Spain ra ther than Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Jacksonville. Official ship's mihutes were also received from the following vessels: u. §' IsV PISCES DELTA BRASIL MOHAWK THOMAS JEFFERSON FLOR DEL RIO COLUMBIA CANl'IGNY • COUNCIL GROVE OVERSEAS ALICE NEW YORK PENN MARYLAND DELOmL THOMAS LYNCH DELTA PARAGUAY OGDEN WABASH DELTAMAR AQUILA WESTWARD VENTURE OVERSEAS ARCTIC JOHNPENN CARTER BRAXTON GALVESTON PANAMA SEA-LAND COMMERCE ANCHORAGE ALLEGIANCE ARECIBO TAMPA MOUNT VERNON 'VICTORY GUAYAMA SEA-LAND CWiSUMER GOLDEN ENDEAVOR VTRGO TAMARAGUILDEN OAKLAND POINTJULIE WORTH NECHES DELTANORTE WASHINGTON OVERSEAS JOYCE DELTA MEXICO ULTRAMAR ELIZABETHPORT OVERSEAS VIVIAN DELSOL BOSTON OGDEN WABASH SUGAR ISLANDER ACHILLES ZAPATA ROVER BRADFORD ISLAND (Interocean Mgt.), October 2—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun C. D'Amico; .Secretary N. Johnson; Deck Delegate V. Roll; En­ gine Delegate Louis Pickhart; Steward Delegate Wayne Evans. Some disputed OT in deck department. Secretary re­ ported that we should start having a first aid safety meeting and movie shown once a week as it will make the crewmembers more aware, especially when it comes to smoking. Next port. Baton Rouge. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine),October 9-Chairman,Recer­ tified Bosun E. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director R. Staplin; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Dele­ gate R. Scaivens; Steward Delegate C. Kreiss. No disputed OT. Chairman ad­ vised all crewmembers to read the Log as it contains some very important ar­ ticles and you will find out what is going on in your Union. All communications received were posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. �Mai --SiEgincleer • ' - C/aifs'J?# es stm vvarram fh Wide P« clear 51,?: »W© KOitOg^ "P^exion baulin ^ ^ ruddv zen Nnrfi, toys .r^ of sailing carrv* from 47 v#> • -V * ^ :' ' / > • • -" ; ,, •-' . - Canf ni„_. -.•»!.> >/ . V"^- j. -H: A>r^;'r.-' • s„=^-.\. ^?f##S ;P^S5JSK --v'T' ^3pf. Marcel "o gm at the time For^the Commanche he toweZl P and down Vief \T ^^^''OUS cargo 'Coastline. His job was^"i^ ""marked ^angerous by the ^ ® more /^^:««es and by h^ " ts along the way. " ^"'Per f'i,^ ," .- «f^;'7K .V:•' :<;L " "-c ... "^^'''Vi^tkT''''"''''^ ooastZ""^ • -: ••-• '' ,. •- • -.. , •" • •". '• Men Lost s'-w>«> . Ij^"P&S^y'j'k r • -v..'' ;;q >4 .>•-.X'•w'- "".: ' • r"'^, I. i i,' n<: ', •:Ai. "Iv--.' •-r •.,•:•-; S 'ions depot suppfcd'i '°c "munianploded whenTfort "'®. 'hat 'I fean"?"!? "' a tug with o as in the wheeih S With a more famiUr. , Chouse of Camraaache, but T "'"d'an name -apo„. .p a,, - tary Sea Tran "amed U S hi \/i-f in 1 • ^"^Portation Mihf ""« ^uppWes tn 2 '"^ ('^STS) "y Alaska Barge anw ^ Port A ^ o^n< ^ -'a„Ve7;:S Agent »„ BuffaloPo„ a. n •*' T?'S:r|'XJ:""''''®"" «e«rea Buffalo port a^rif"""^-He , Crowley'waridm """' P®" of Far East tion of coastal mnv "° 'radi'"?a and barges to iTe f ''^'•«° by batb up rapt-diy to tt ' '°^ees neither manpowr „ "^"""'ly- But ""•"ted^^y/.Boudreau. watCT off Wet'htora Md jJ'PPme harbors. Born in Detroit h! • -i a hemis^Ze'r^^^^^^^ Boy Boudreau ^he€k . . ''iClHll^^: ' '»^. . . . t ''J^' • Sii hZl *1"' "•'•"00 flfcs ^Th^'"'•' hack >r»Krre".-X? ^Ifor Ufeboaf ESjaBSsS^saasseaa—-. Is- '.ft- e-; . ,1® f'Si about the time he ""^onSerUt Jsi'' : Pmked up 44^0JQ Bar East commander ff ^ ^^TS ^'bw things fn,„..s^„ft^^Wtoa™ a histoiy of the operation '^„^"o^ed in ^>oms to the Orienr: "TowNt%4Sm^ ' ' Because most of tu • • • we thought we wo ^ nothing but problems f ^^ve pen- realize then that t^ev'h'w "^^^'^n't Peop/e who had a can ri ^""ch of regardless of whether ih wontfi due fo n? 7 ''e rup ^as old or not, they stin% ^^n^Pment ning." still kept it runHoover, the series » 'he January yrfftf|^™ed -a^ ies«e Ji SI SS Shark Fin Soup " ''""P a aailor. But if t""" -Pay not be 2'\^>okhi^lZl<f><'o/toZ^e ®'°" end vacation^',^ "• 4^^ '-'re. ^ 'ake^H to'^mueh m"" °" Hnno,/ roundings. The vessel ? ^^^^^ant sur•^""n to islands in the o San carries general nCaribbean She ^^ep congested company haTp^ifn over-the-beach cargo L^P^"^^ce m ^me stations on ASI. / f>ew ^^ey proved to ^ "gam under even m do it ing m 1943°dur/^g",^^^™% '«8an sail'S"? to the I950's h! u ^" From P'ze the Browning and iu^5f '° °''easi-P companies H^^J^'"]'""' SeamFPC 'n the 1947 a,It T- "'' ">= P'cfcet "-•^eandintoeX&^'^H.V. Pensioner Boudreal ° ""'aO'-'reasurerto/L^SUtS Anofi, 7; d'Ps, of young v^etna"' 'rage'iws, some of whom bombing vicwaler himself from hismTi""' ""o memories of the War thl, bas •-••.des^nruar;Sdr''''--h™« «^94^Pl£'pojroUer'^ "" '^*"'>" '" deck depa° L; He aailed ^;'v from entmy tt.'rho" h"""^ '^^"^age Joss, only two men f ^ a great ' V'-( ' f-J ftft .rft <-4.* , . '^!i/ i;Mi . .> 4 • osrry-w,de vacation These five SIU m K "-•1. December 1977 /LOG / 23 �Break Big Oil's Transportation Monopoly Continued from Page 3 mand for oil, and with it the opportunity to charge higher prices for petroleum." Trade Reform, Continental Shelf In its stand on U.S. trade policies, the MTD Convention criticized the Trade Act of 1974. Among other things, the Act permits products manufactured in developing nations to enter the U.S. duty free. The MTD recognized that the orig­ inal intent of this provision was to assist developing countries in building their industrial base while at the same time raising their living standards through expanded imports. However, said the MTD, "what it actually does is encourage U.S. firms to locate in lesser developed nations where they can exploit the low paid workers." The MTD charged that this migration of U.S. industry to underdeveloped na­ tions "is causing an acceleration in job losses and plant closings at home." The MTD also charged that the American consumer does not pay less for imported goods. It contended that "the savings that result from the differ­ ence in labor costs between the U.S. and foreign competitors are not passed on to the consumer." The MTD warned that "if America wants to preserve its economic strength, Congress must insist on fair trade prac­ tices that give American industry and American workers the opportunity to compete on an equitable basis." In another major action involving jobs for Americans, the MTD urged a "Build American" program in the de­ velopment of oil and natural gas re­ serves on the U.S. outer continental shelf. The MTD said that such develop­ ment has a tremendous job-creating potential for American workers. How­ ever, the MTD noted that America's one-time dominance in the construction of offshore oil rigs is rapidly fading. It is giving way to foreign built rigs. The MTD, in the interest of employ­ ment for U.S. workers, called on Con­ gress to pass legislation providing for "the exclusive use of U.S.-buUt, U.S.- manned drilling rigs and platforms for the exploration of U.S. offshore oil and gas resources." As of Jan. 1, 1978, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department will have some new people working for the fortunes of the maritime industry. MTD President Paul Hall, left, offers a word of congratulaticns to (I. to r.): Jean Ingrao, who will take over as administrator from the retiring 0. William Moody; John Yarmola, who will serve as national field coordinator, and Dave Dolgen, polit­ ical and legislative director. Mrs. Ingrao has been with the MTD for 28 years. Sen. Inouye Warns About State of U.S. Merchant Marine Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Democrat from Hawaii, told the Biennial Con­ vention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department in Los Angeles this month that he is not an alarmist. He proved that by publicly announc­ ing his gratitude to maritime labor for its support in his election campaigns. This comes at a time when the national press is calling for the heads of politi­ cians who support maritime programs. In particular those who support oil cargo preference, which the papers termed a "political payoff" to the mari­ time unions. However, Sen. Inouye, who is chair­ man of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism, had a few alarming statistics for the MTD Convention delegates concerning the state of the American merchant marine. Inouye told the delegates: Senator Daniel Inouye • The U.S. requires 71 strategic raw materials for the national defense. We are self sufficient in only three, meaning the U.S must import, in varying degrees, 68 of these materials. For instance, the U.S. imports more than half of our oil and 90 percent of our bauxite. • The U.S. merchant fleet has dropped from first to tenth place among the world's merchant fleets since World War 11. • In the same time, the Russians have risen from "virtually nowhere" to sec­ ond place. In 1976 U.S. ships carried only 4.4 percent of the nation's foreign com­ merce as opposed to 42.3 percent in 1950. Inouye said, "we are supposed to be a world power, but no other world power has allowed their merchant fleet to decline to such a low state as we have allowed ours." The senator then reeled off some percentages of commerce carried by other major foreign national fleets. He said the Russians carry 50 percent of their foreign commerce; the Japanese 40 percent; the Greeks 45 percent; the Spanish and Norwegians 37 percent, and the West Germans and French 30 percent. He continued, "the British, who are supposed to be broke, carry 34 percent of their foreign commerce." He also pointed out that Soviet ships now carry more cargo between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East than do American ships. Inouye said bluntly, "if we expect to remain a world power we cannot con­ tinue to allow alien flag vessels to carry the vast majority of our foreign com­ merce." Inouye also stated, "I can foresee the day when foreign nations will call a shipping embargo on the United States for political leverage." He concluded, "if you think the oil embargo was black­ mail, you ain't seen nothing yet." At MTD Confab, Sen. Craxel Backs Lower Inland User Tolls The Mississippi doesn't flow through Alaska, and the humid clime of Panama rarely invades Alaskan air space. But Sen. Mike Gravel, Democrat from Alaska, is concerned about maritime issues involving both these areas. And he talked about them at the convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment this month in Los Angeles. Gravel first took up the controversial issue of the replacement of Locks and Dam 26 at Alton, 111. on the Mississippi. The towing industry has considered this the most important project for the in­ land waters. But it has been delayed for several years because of legal and political roadblocks. Earlier this year, the House passed I Editor, Change of Address Or New Subscriber LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the LOG—please put my name on your mailing list* (PrinI fn/ormation) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. SIU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk # TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY . 24 / LOG / December 1977 STATE. ZIP. legislation clearing the way for the project. But it attached a user charge, or toll, amendment to the bill. The tow­ ing industry companies initially op­ posed the user charge, but since have decided to go along with it. The SIU is still strongly opposed to any user charges. As noted by Gravel, the Senate ver­ sion of the Lock and Dam 26 bill calls for a much higher user fee than the House bill. Gravel said the higher fee would be a detriment to the towing industry and its workers. And he said he would support the lower fee in the House version when the bill comes up in the Senate next year. Gravel also talked about the possi­ bility of construction of a new sea level canal across Panama. He contended that by 1990 the present canal will be all but obsolete. He added that an engineering study done during the Johnson Administra­ tion found that a sea-level canal was feasible for construction 10 miles west of the present site. Gravel said that a sea-level canal "could provide a new thrust for the re-engineering of the U.S. merchant fleet as well as major American port facilities." Senator Mike Gravel He added that a new canal would be important for the economy of Alaska as well. He said that the project would encourage the further development of Alaska's energy resources. This is be­ cause the canal would provide a cheap, easy means for water transportation between the 49th State and the energyshort East Coast. Gravel said he wouldn't even be in office had it not been for the support of labor in his campaign. Fie asked that maritime labor support his proposals concerning Panama and the Mississippi River project. �Kirkland Pledges Labor's Support For U.S. Maritime Industry Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, renewed the labor move­ ment's pledge of "full and active sup­ port" in the fight for a fair oil cargo preference bill for American-flag ships. Kirkland spoke this month before the Biennial Convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department in Los Angeles. He noted that "the seafaring and shipbuilding trades have had a very rough year and a disappointing setback on the legislative front." He was refer­ ring to the defeat of the Carter-proposed 9.5 percent oil cargo bill for U.S. tankers. Kirkland said, "the only consolation we have in this case is the fact that the American maritime industry over the years has already been so starved, abused, brutalized, spurned, orphaned, molested, smeared and betrayed that one more kick in the stern just lands on calloused scar tissue." He affirmed that U.S. seamen, how­ ever, are not the only victims of the oil bill's defeat. He said "the whole trade union movement, which has always counted maritime labor as one of its most essential fighting forces in all of its struggles for human progress, suf­ fered as well." Kirkland cited the State Department as a major reason for the bill's defeat. He said that State "is now energetically engaged in international efforts to give the oceans back to the bowhead whale, but cannot summon from the depths of its little heart one small twinge of sym­ pathy or concern for that rare and dwindling species, the American sailor." The long-time AFL-CIO secretarytreasurer said that despite the oil bill's Lane Kirkland defeat, "the case of U.S. maritime is really getting stronger and more urgent all the time." He compared the plight of maritime to the growing job losses in the U.S. steel, clothing, textile, shoe, rubber, and electronics industries. He said, "what has happened to mari­ time over the years is now happening to more and more trades and industries. The country and the Congress are be­ ginning to wake up and realize that what is now happening is not just an isolated mugging down near the docks, but that the muggers are moving up­ town and taking over; even the rich aren't safe any more." In closing, Kirkland pointed to the AFL-CIO's fight for a fair shake for American industry and ail American workers. He pledged that "the problems of the maritime industry, which suf­ fered first, most and for the longest, will not be overlooked or lost in the shuffle." Murphy: Public Must Learn Maritime's Role in Economy, Defense America lost more ships in World War II, a total of 700, than presently make up the modern U.S. merchant fleet. public's lack of understanding of mari­ time. The New York Democrat sponsored the 9.5 percent bill in the House. He said "the public bought the press stories that the bill represented 'political pay­ offs' to maritime for its support of the Carter campaign. This put a lot of pressure on people to vote against the bill." Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), speak­ ing before the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Convention this month, pointed to this statistic. He wanted to demonstrate how far the American merchant fleet has declined in the last 30 years. But, he said, before anything mean­ ingful can be done to correct this situ­ ation "the American people must be educated as to the importance of a strong merchant marine to our economy and national security." Murphy chairs the House Merchant Marine and Fish- Rep. Jack Murphy eries Committee. He put part of the blame for the recent defeat of the 9.5 percent oil cargo bill on the general Murphy praised the Carter Adminis­ tration for its support of the oil bill. But, he said, "even though we have a new Administration, we have the same old bureaucrats in the State and Treas­ ury Departments, who continue to op­ pose maritime." He said, however, that "the defeat of the oil bill is not that serious a loss be­ cause it was not a make or break situ­ ation. I considered the legislation as just a start for a total cargo program for the U.S. merchant fleet." Murphy said that his overall goal for the merchant marine is to "reserve 50 percent of all cargoes, not just oil, for American-flag ships." He called on maritime labor to continue its work in the political area to assist him in getting the necessary programs through Con­ gress. In closing. Murphy said "the U.S. merchant marine is hurting and it won't be an easy job to correct the situation. But without the work that maritime labor has already done, we wouldn't even have a U.S. merchant marine." 'Flags of Convenience' Ships Take High Toll at Sea Ships flying the so-called "flags of convenience" are continuing to take a high toll in disastrous oil spills, loss of life, and heavy insurance losses. The latest incident—potentially the worst maritime disaster ever—occurred this month when two Liberian flag super­ tankers collided off South Africa. The ships were owned by Bethlehem Steel and under charter to Gulf Oil. The collision between the Venoil and the Venpet, both 325,728 deadweight tons, came Dec. 16. It occurred in clear weather and calm seas 20 miles off Cape St. Francis and about 80 miles south of Port Elizabeth. Fire broke out aboard both ships. But quick rescue efforts by a helicopter from Port Eliza­ beth and nearby ships saved 84 of the 86 crewmembers. Two men are missing. The unlicensed crewmembers of both ships are Chinese nationals. The fires aboard both ships have been extinguished, and both appear to be salvageable. Fortunately, the oil spill was limited to ruptures in the bunker tanks of the two vessels. The Venpet was eastbound under ballast when the collision occurred in the early morning hours. The Venoil was bound from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf to Novia Scotia with 300,009 tons of crude oil. She was later towed out to sea. Ar­ rangements were being made to have her cargo transferred to another tanker. The Venpet was towed to Port Eliza­ beth. The two vessels are sisterships. Both were built at the same time in 1973 at the Mitsubishi Heavy Indus­ tries yard in Nagasaki. This latest disaster involving "flags of convenience" ships came less than a month after the release of a report from the Tanker Advisory Center in New York. This report showed a drastic in­ crease in tanker losses during the past year. According to TAC, at least 20 tankers totalling more than 1.1 million deadweight tons were lost in 1976. This is an increase of 44 percent over 1975, and 600 percent more than the tonnage lost in 1974. Commenting on the report, Robert G. Lowry, vice president of the Marine Office of America Corporation, said: "These dismaying statistics demonstrate the critical need to tighten up maritime regulations for oil-carrying vessels— particularly those flying so-called 'flags of convenience'." According to a study by the National Academy of Sciences, human error is a major factor in more than 80 percent of all accidents at sea. Weather and mechanical failure account for less than 15 percent of total losses. "It is not surprising that a number of accidents involving Liberian flag ships have been found to involve an incom­ petent and unqualified crew," Lowry stated. Meanwhile, the International Union of Marine Insurers (lUMI), in its an­ nual report, again showed that "flags of convenience" ships had loss ratios well above the world average (See Chart). Leading the pack were the ships flying the flags of Panama and Liberia. By contrast, the report produced by the Liverpool-based marine insurance organization showed U.S.-flag ships to be among the safest fleets in the world. PRIIMCIPAL NATIONAL FLEETS WITH HIGH/LOW LOSS RATIOS (AVERAGE 1972/1976) HIGH PANAMA TANKERS BULK CARRIERS GENERAL LOW rr U.S.A. NORVt/AY JAPAN WEST GERMANY U.K. U.S.S.R. FRANCE 0.5 1.0 LOSS RATIO % SOURCE; International Union of Marine Insurers (lUMI). December 1977 / LOG / 25 �SIU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Woricers of North America PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C NOV. 1-30, 1977 Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH Alt Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 17 3 7 10 2 5 21 9 5 5 6 3 20 1 0 117 0 4 1 3 5 1 0 6 2 0 2 4 1 10 0 0 39 4 203 24 47 31 15 32 141 57 77 19 50 15 112 0 1 828 7 50 7 13 8 6 9 25 17 13 14 12 3 22 0 0 206 6 9 0 1 2 0 0 2 4 1 0 1 1 6 0 0 33 2 110 13 30 18 11 32 88 35 50 10 31 13 69 0 0 512 0 16 2 6 2 1 2 11 3 9 2 9 3 9 0 0 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 90 6 45 11 6 20 77 20 56 9 27 27 41 0 3 438 10 148 31 40 22 8 20 69 37 39 14 21 25 52 3 4 543 11 197 2 23 6 1 2 20 13 19 7 21 3 61 0 1 387 1,149 472 81 2,868 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *'*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 941 466 3 79 8 18 9 23 69 27 42 17 4 59 0 3 14 5 4 6 1 4 13 7 3 " 6 4 1 7 1 0 79 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 3 4 0 2 0 0 20 6 39 11 4 7 1 5 23 13 13 7 10 6 19 22 0 186 1 4 0 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 4 5 0 5 0 0 30 9 247 21 65 30 16 56 172 67 78 40 93 26 168 0 2 1,090 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 79 16 20 5 12 51 8 4 *.353 3 22 5 7 4 4 6 13 5 6 7 12 2 14 3 0 113 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 6 1 1 0 0 1 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 6 87 22 25 12 8 14 58 42 50 14 44 39 71 0 0 492 1 79 9 15 5 0 17 37 40 51 10 31 31 51 2 1 380 1 35 5 10 4 1 8 10 7 9 7 12 3 23 6 0 141 0 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT .. 0 43 7 10 7 5 4 32 12 27 6 20 2 25 2 0 202 i 8 2 5 4 0 40 Totals All Departments . . . . 26 / LOG / December 1977 1 24 9 3 4 0 4 15 5 18 1 9 7 16 29 0 145 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 3 2 3 11 0 12 0 1 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 2 50 6 14 6 2 6 34 26 35 8 25 22 37 2 2 277 1 28 6 10 6 4 7 28 9 29 7 21 2 24 1 4 187 1,168 4 62 23 14 9 4 7 28 21 34 9 17 4 36 48 3 323 5 48 0 6 2 0 1 9 10 13 5 26 1 23 0 1 150 555 185 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL.. 9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals BOSTON, Mass CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DE I ROIT, Mich. 10225 W. JelFerson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lavrrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jiinco.s, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Cravois Ave. 63116 (314) 7.52-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio .... 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at deep sea A&G ports picked up by 435 jobs last month over the previous month as a total of 1,702 Seafarers shipped on SlU-contracted vessels. The big jump can mostly be attributed to the crewing of some laidup containerships near the end of the month when the ILA strike came to a close. Shipping has been good and is expected to remain that way. �AFL-CIO Presses Don't Buy Boycotts Nationwide The AFL-CIO Executive Council is pressing hard for its nationwide boy­ cott campaign of meat products made by the Iowa Beef Processors Co. Inc. Located in Dakota City, Neb., it is the world's biggest meat packer. The don't buy boycott was imposed on Feb. 26. At that time 2,000 workers at the com­ pany's main Nebraska plant went on strike. They are members of the Amal­ gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union. The strike came after a complete breakdown of new contract negotia­ tions following months of bargaining. It was reported that the company had agreed then to most of the terms of the new contract. Iowa Beef then changed its mind and tried to force a wage set­ tlement of $1.05 an hour less than the pay scale in other major packing com­ panies. an NLRB certification election at the company in March. By a vote of 104 to 23 they won the right to negotiate for their first contract with the company. The UFWA went on strike on July 11. It said the company used stalling tactics in the weekly bargaining ses­ sions. Immediately, the union says. Fox hired 60 strikebreakers or scabs. On Nov. 1, Dothan police arrested two United Furniture strike leaders on the picketline. Another U.S. furniture boycott has been imposed by the AFL-CIO on the Mason-Tyler (Tex.) Manufacturing Co. The union here is also the UFWA which went out on strike on July 11 after 23 "fruitless" bargaining meetings. Six P9ck,..loo Much 9i Antj Price Supermarket chains carrying Iowa Beef products include: A & P; Grand Union;Waldbaum*s; Daitsch-Shopwell; Sloan's; Shop-Rite and Pathniark. Shoppers are urged to tell their super­ market managers not to stock the un­ marked Iowa Beef and meat products In their stores. Already the U.S. boy­ cott against Iowa Beef has succeeded in getting the supermarket chains to cut back on their purchases of the com­ pany's meat line. This consumer action will help to shorten the strike. i • Dal-Tex Optical Co., The Inter­ national Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers says don't buy pre­ scription eyeglass, lenses, frames, con­ tact lenses, sunglasses and safety glasses from them. • Croft Metals Inc., makers of alum­ inum and vinyl doors, windows^ bath­ tub enclosures, patio doors, ladders, camper products and building special­ ity products. The union is the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. • Kingsport Press, book printer. Its major customers are the Field Enter­ prises Education Corp., publishers of World Book, Childcraft, and the En­ cyclopedia Britannica Inc. which pub­ lishes Britannica Jr. and the Great Books of the Western World. The unions there arc the Graphic Arts In­ ternational, International Typographi­ cal, International Printing and Graphic Communications, and International A§^ sociation of Machinists. The AFL-CIO is also strongly push­ ing another major U.S. boycott, started in September. This is against furniture labeled Fox Manufacturing Co. The furniture is made by the Charles (Heyman) Manufacturing Co. of Dothan, Ala. Union members of the United Furni­ ture Workers of America (UFWA) won Delta Uruguay Committee MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan .. Columbus . Chicago Port Arthur Bulfalo St.^Loiiii Cleveland Jan. Jan, Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.Jan. Jan. 3 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters UIW 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 3 ,,,,,,,,,,,, 2;30p.m. 4 5 5 6 9 10 11 12 16 20 14 5 21 10 10 11 13 12 City, Calif., makers of riveting machin­ ery. International Association of Ma­ chinists and Aerospace Workers mem­ bers struck the company on Apr. 1. The company's contract proposals would have wiped out employee seniority pro­ tection. Rylock has hired 40 scabs and a guard firm which has assaulted the strikers. Companies remaining on the AFLCIO "Don't Buy List" are: • The J.P. Stevens & Co., giant tex­ tile maker of sheets, pillowcases, car­ pets, table linen, hosiery, towels^ blan­ kets, fabrics, etc. The union there is the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers. • The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., manufacturers of Real, Winston, Salem, Camels, Doral, More and Now cigarets, Winchester Little Cigars and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco. The union there is the Tobacco Workers Interna­ tional. • Coors Brewery, Golden, Colo. Makers of Coors beer. The union, AFLCIO Brewery Workers Local 366 is now on strike at the brewery. • I'he United Farmworkers of Amer­ ica Union says don't buy grapes or let­ tuce not bearing the union label on the carton or crate. Ex-Iowa Beef worker, and now strike coordinator, Louis Anderson says the company is back to the days of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. It has "sweatshop working conditions, safety violations and oppressive (anti) labor relations." In eight years, the union has only been able to organize 40 percent of Iowa Beefs workers, mostly in the main plant. The current contract will be the third negotiated. It will also be the third strike against the company which was founded in 1961. Date • The glassware manufacturing firm of Bartlett-Collins of Sapuipa, Okla. American Flint Glass Workers Union members there have been on strike against the company since Sept. 14, 1974. Contract negotiations, which started June 1974, broke down then. • The American Buildings Co. of Eufala, Ala., makers of metal buildings. United Steelworkers of America Local 7326 struck the company on Dec. 2, 1976 after 10 years of good relations. The union said the company resorted to "take-it-or-leave-it" contract propos­ als which would have cut wages, bene­ fits and working conditions. Since the strike, the company has hired scabs. • The Rylock Co. Ltd. of Union 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. . — — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — •— 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Way down yonder in the port of New Orleans at a payoff recently is the Ship's Committee of the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line). From left are: Chief Steward Wilbert J. Miles, secretary-reporter: Steward Delegate Joseph Gorofinkie, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Radich, ship's chai man, and Deck Delegate James Brooks. December 1977 / LOG / 27 �NMC Ads Promote U.S. Merchant Fleet In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.Y.—Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlesinger 350 Fifth Avenue New York.N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212)279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD.—Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301)539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs, Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas & Bennett 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33602 Tele. #(813) 223-3991 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.Henning &. Walsh Shell Building 100 Bush St. San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.- -Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, I.A.—Dodd, Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy & Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julbcr, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. #(213)937-6250 -V MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH.—victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, IV.ASS.- -PatricK H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLi:, WASH.—Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. -Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 28 / LOG / December 1977 Below is one of the many ads that the National Maritime Council is running in the national news media. To encour­ age support for a strong U.S. merchant marine, the NMC is running these ads in some of the major news publications, such as. Time and Newsweek. The Council wants to encourage American business to ship on U.S.-flagships. So the ads are also running in business oriented publications like the Wall St. Journal. The National Maritime Council is composed of government, company and union representatives who are interested in promoting a viable U.S. merchant marine. This message is to you by your Meaichant Marine. Actually, this "signal of dis­ tress," applied to our merchant marine, is an understatement. The position of our U.S. cargo ships in today's internationd marketplace is not merely dis­ tressing; it is potentially danger­ ous to our country politically, militarily, and economically. Do we sound like alarmists? Consider this. After World War II, we had over 4800 U.S. flag merchant ships; today we have 577. Connpare that 577 to Liberia's 2600, Russia's 2400, Japan's 2000. Today our com­ mercial merchant fleet is tenth in size and we're eighth in merchant ship construction. Today, while Russian flag ships carry 50% of Russia's foreign rade and Japa­ nese ships carry 39% of Japan's breign trade, U.S. lag ^ips carry less than 6% of ours. Jn dry bulk, less than M) If we do not 3uild up our mereet, it means osing a vital link in our intermodal ransportation sysem. t means more dependence on for­ eign shipowners and their standards of care for our envi­ ronment. It means ess protection from unfair freight rates and practices. It means a weakened defense arm and the OSS of our nation's shipbuilding capability in case of emergency, "t means economic losses affect­ ing our balance of payments, tax contribution and employment situation. From the vie\\point of national interest, these are all good reasons to ship on U.S. flag ships. But what of the individual shipp^? Does he get any direct benCTit? Yes. Today, despite the erosion of our fleet, unions, man­ agement and government have b^n working together through the National Maritime Council to help a new-generation industry achieve its highest level of labor stability and reliable service. Technological innovations have increased U.S. capability and efficiency, and U.S. crews are among the most highly trained and productive in the world. In addition, general cargo shippers know that U.S. flag ship rates are fully competitive with those of most foreign flag ships. You can see why it pays to ship American. What to do? Tell your Con­ gressmen how you feel about the American merchant marine. If you export or inport, specify that your cargo goes on Ameri­ can flag ships. If you'd like to learn more, send for our booklet on U.S. Flag Shipping. Write National Maritime Council, Box 7345, Washington, D.C. 20044. National Maritime Council In Emergenqr Notify USPHS by Telegram Any Seafarer or Boatman who bers have made it a practice to is taken to a hospital other than notify USPHS by phone. Unfortu­ a USPHS facility for emergency nately, when it comes time to pay treatment, must notify the nearest the bill, there have been cases USPHS hospital of bis situation when USPHS has refused to pick within 48 hours, and it is suggested up the tab claiming they have no lhat the notifi^tioii be made by; ^ record of die telephone caD. How­ ever, by using telegrams you will ^^legram^ 'J; have pennanent proof that you ac­ ;; In die past, many of our mem« •-i tually notified USPHS within the prescribed period and at the same dme you will eliminate any confu­ sion dealing with phone calls. If you have no recourse, though, but to use the phone, you should make it a point to; get die name, tide and department of the person who l^dl^ ypur cap» �The bunkhouse at the Center, where the residents live, Is brightly decorated for Christmas. brotherhood and the spirit of Christmas with decorations, lights, and a traditional Christmas tree. Brotherhood in Action 14' ...for SiU members with Alcohol problem Brotherhood is a strong tie which holds us together as a family. And Christmas is a family celebration. Some of our brothers at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center have captured our feelings of Sheila Elginton, office manager ai. the Center, and Brother Jack Bennett of Wilmington, Calif., hang up Christmas cards which were received from friends of the Center. Bill Hibbert, Director of the Center and Seafarer Justice Hughes set up the traditional Nativity Scene in the front area of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. These decorations represent the feelings of all of us—the Brothers of the Sea. We are always working for a better life for everyone. Dur­ ing this year, we have helped our alcoholic Seafarers to conquer al­ coholism and re-enter the maritime industry ivith a refreshed ontook on life. So this holiday season we can celebrate as a family their success in fighting alcoholism. The Center belongs to us. Dur­ ing its two years of operation, our brothers have been helped due to our efforts. We are giving the mem­ bers of our Union the chance to make their lives and those of their families better. As this holiday season arrives, leCs offer our fellow Seafarer a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Nativity Scene on the front porch of the Center which is located in Valley Lee, Md. 1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a si.\-\».eek program at the .-Meoholic j Rchtibilitation Center. I understand that all m} medical and eoim.seling j records will be kept striedy coiifirtcniial. and that they will not be kept | anywhere except at The Center. j I Name Book No. ..<.... Address (Street or RFD) (City: ; State) ' :zip: Telephone No. Mail to: THF CENTER Star Route Bo.\ 153-A :; Valley Lee. Md. 20692 or coil, 14 hours-o-day, (301)994-0010 Mantel decorations at the Center with a bright fire make a warm holiday feeling. December 1977 / LOG / 29 �SH « rrf . Retired Laker Pesenak Turns Tin Cans Info Miniature Furniture Retired Seafarer Mike Pesenak, a Great Lakes old-timer, is shown in the Detroit Union Hall with samples of the furniture he fashions from used beer and pepper cans. At right, a detail of a tin-can rocking chair and footstool. Retired Lakes Seafarer Mike Pesenak has found a unique way of recycling tin cans. He makes miniature rocking chairs, footstools and loveseats out of empty beer and pepper cans. Pesenak, who came to the U.S. from Czechoslovakia in 1914, shipped out on the Lakes as an FOWT for many years. He says he'd been "in and out" of the union for years, starting in 1932. The last time he joined the SlU was in 1952 and he remained a member until his retirement two years ago. The tin-can furniture Pesenak makes began as a hobby while he was still shipping. But Mike doesn't claim credit for the idea. The pastime was taught to him by another Seafarer who lives in Alpena, Mieh. and is still shipping on the Lakes. The small, delicate looking pieces Notke to Members On Job Call Proredure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND Pesenak makes he either sells or gives away to friends. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt has begun a collection of Pesenak's pieces which can be used as children's toys or, using the padded, velvet-colored seats, as pincushions. The process of taking an 8-ounce beer can and making it a rocker and footstool begins with a pair of tin snips which Pesenak uses to strip the can. Then, each quarter-inch strip of tin is twirled to create a fancy, scrollwork effect for the chair or loveseat backs. The chair's rockers are made of the can's rims, the seats are can tops or bottoms and the loveseats are made from the bottoms and sides of 1-pound pepper cans. Pesenak finishes the pieces by spraypainting them and gluing a piece of colored velvet over the seat. He leaves them in the Detroit Union Hall until they dry. Mike Pesenak, who lived in Pennsyl­ vania and Cleveland, Ohio before set­ tling in Detroit 10 years ago, may be faeed with a problem: soon he won't be able to get beer cans in Detroit. The state of Michigan recently passed a law requiring beverages to be sold in de­ posit, returnable bottles rather than disposable cans. But Pesenak doesn't intend to let his hobby become a dying art. He's willing to go to great lengths and get his tin cans in another state. Report for Inland Watiiri FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1977 •• • TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Permanent Jobs Relief Jobs ,• • V Class A BALTIMORE .... BOSTON ...... . . HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK MOBILE NORFOLK' NEW ORLEANS ...-. PADUOAH PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT PORT ARTHUR PUERTO RICO RIVER ROUGE 5T. LOUIS TAMPA .. .. TOTALALLPORTS . 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 1 0 5 0 25 TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A ' Class B'.Jf 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 " 0 0 0 8 3 2 0 0 0 0 • 8 2 / jg 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 s 0 0 77 0 0 5 0 0 6 ^ 0 ^ 42 • 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 30 3 1 15 " , 0 '0 -:.m 0 0 105 27 0 150 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 0 0 3. 0 ^ 11 0 0 0 1 •0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 3 r0 0 0 8 8 - 0 0 0 0 ; 0 0 20 59 189 30 23P i' .° m - re. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION TNE MO/^AL: dUNK /s eUHK AND you'He BSACHSD PGR ^/PP O o ^ACOr/CS/ ''oar OP Cl THOUGHT/ 30 / LOG / December 1977 ^ . .AND N£ WAS ALWAYS M/GH A Kire TNeOAV A'/NALLY CAME HP LOST MS PAPPHS /H SHAMS, ..AND EOUNO US/NO OOPP /S HOT vepy SHiGHT �Base Wages, Overtime, Premium Rate, Penalty Rate, Vacation Affected Cost-of-Living Adjustment Ups Scale 2 Percent Effective Dec. 16, 1977 there was a two percent cost of living adjustment for deep sea ratings covered under the SlU's Tanker and Freighlship contracts. The increase covers the base monthly wages, premium rate, overtime rate, and penalty rate for work performed off watch Monday through Friday. The adjustment was based on wages and rates which went into effect June 16,1977. In addition to wage related items. Seafarers are reminded that the vacation pay will also be increased by the cost of living adjustment. Below you will find a breakdown, by rating, of the two percent increase. It is suggested that you cut this page out and make it a permanent part of your Freightship and Tanker agreements. Standard Tanker Agreement Preniiiiiii Rate .Sat.-Siin. & liiilidu.vs 12/16/77 Hiise Mniitlilv Wages 12/16/77 Rating; 10.81 10.39 9.48 8.08 7.13 6.55 5.66 10.81 9.92 9.92 8.69 8.15 8.01 7.13 7.13 6.55 6.55 10.81 10.81 9.87 9.50 8.54 8.08 6.97 6.97 5.49 5.49 1.245.27 1,128.82 1,086.49 926.50 8I5..J7 748.64 646.56 1,245.27 1,1 39.15 1,139.15 1.008.47 917.20 928.47 815.37 815.37 748.64 748.64 1.245.27 1.245.27 1,133.32 1,091.00 979.30 956.21 848.16 848.16 625.03 625.03 Boatswain (On vessels constructed since 1971)) . .. Boatswain (25,500 DWT or over) Boatswain (Under 25,500 DWT) A.B. Deck Maintenance Able Seaman O.S. Deck Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Q.M.E.D Chief Pumpman Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance Ship's Welder Maintenance Engine Utility Oiler Maintenance Utility Oiler Fireman/Watertender General Utility Deck/ Engine Wiper Chief Steward (On vessels constructed since 1970) Steward/Cook Chief Steward (25,500 DWT or over) Chief Steward (Under 25,500 DWT) Chief Cook Cook & Baker Third Cook Assistant Cook Messman . Utilityman ' O/T Rate Excess of 8 Mrs. Mon.-Fri. 12/16/77 5.90 5.90 5.90 4.52 4.52 3.58 3.58 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 4.52 4.52 4.52 3.58 3.58 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 4.52 4.52 3.58 3.58 PENALIV RAIES OI F WATCH—MONDAY iHROLXiH FRIDAY FFFKCnVK 12/16/77 CI roup I Group II (i.5S 5.27 Ciroup III 4.69 Standard Freightship Agreement < Base .Monthly Wages 12 16 77 Rating Boatswain (SL 7's, SL IS's, Lash, Mariner) Boatswain *. Carpenter . A.B. Maintenance Quartermaster Able Setimtin O.S. Miiintenanee Ordinary Setiman . .' Chiel Electrician tSI. 7's, SI. 18 s. Ltish, Mariner) Chief E'lectrician Crtine Miiintentince l/lcctricitin Electrician Reefer Maintenance Second Electricitm Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Rclrigcrating l/nginecr (When one is ctirricd) Relrigeriiling Engineer (When three arc ctirricd) Chief 1st AssistiUU 2nil Assistant Q.M.E.D Plumber/ Machinist Unlicensed Jr. Engineer (Day) Unlicensed Jr. Engineer (Watch) Deck Engineer Engine Utility Evaporator Maintenance Oiler f Oiler (Diesel) Wiiterlender Fireman/Watertender Fireman • • • •, Wiper Ship's Welder Maintenance Oiler Miiintenanee Utility General Utility Deck/ Engine Chief Steward (SL 7's, SL IS's, Lash, Mariner) Steward Cook Chief Steward Chief Cook . . Cook & Baker Second Cook . Third Cook .. Assistant Cook Messman .... Utilityman . .. 1 196.81 10.58.53 973.89 8uv.ny •. S-IS.S5 805.90 673.43 629.94 1 280.42 1245.27 1245.27 1245.27 1 164.09 1 164.09 1 164.09 1 164.09 1 194.05 1061,04 989.8 1 1 196.81 1067.40 1018.49 917.07 987.67 930.24 853.23 805.90 867.26 805.90 805.90 805.90 748.60 999.76 930.24 748.60 1196.81 1 196.81 1058.53 940.85 917.06 805.90 795.01 795.01 625.04 625.04 Preniiniii Kate .Sal.-Siin. & Holidays 12/16/77 O/T Rale Exce.ss of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 12/16/77 10.30 9.22 8.49 7.84 7.40 7.03 5.51 . 5.51 1 1.23 10.81 10.81 10.81 10.14 10.14 lO.M 10.14 9.30 8.87 8.(11 10.30 9.30 8.87 8.00 8.61 8.12 7 46 7.03 7.57 7.03 7.03 7.03 6.55 8.61 7.57 6.55 10.30 10.30 9.22 8.21 8.00 6.97 6.97 6.97 5.49 5.49 5.90 5.90 5.90 , 4.52 4.52 4.52 3.58 3.58 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.91) 5.90 5.00 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 4.52 4.52 4.52 4.52 4.52 3.58 5.90 4 52 3.58 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.90 4..52 4.52 4.52 3.58 3.58 PFNAI/IY RAIFS Oi l- WAK ll—MONDAY IIIKOUGII FRIDAY ,EFFi;CTIYF. 12/16/77 Group Ciroup Group III 6.58 5.27 4.69 December 1977 / LOG / 31 �F fc. f * SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LiABILlTlES DECEMBER 31. 1976 BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR $4,348,935 2,298,887 231,549 18,581 9,151 $5,335,527 2,439,735 213,825 27,569 4,576 TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE $6,907,103 $8,021,232 Total Assets Book Value $6,909,953 $8,026,092 $ 559,756 3,586,305 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 552,635 3,951,346 $4,503,981 $4,146,061 NET ASSETS $2,403,122 $3,875,171 ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Buildings and Other Depreciable Properties Other Assets LIABILITIES Payables Other Liabilities $10,538,865 253,209 13,400 TOTAL INCOME 10,805,474 EXPENSES Benefit Payments Directly To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries .... Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Salaries and Allowances and Other Administrative Expenses Other Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Net Increase in Assets Net Assets At Beginning Of Year 1,472,049 2,403,122 Net Assets At End Of Year Establishment and Purpose of Fund The Seafarers Vacation Plan, which provides for the establishment of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, was established under the provisions of an Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated June 1, 1951, between the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the signatory employers. The Vacation Plan was to continue to September 30, 1956 and could be extended from that time. The Plan has since been extended to September 30, 1986. The purpose of the Plan is to provide certain vacation benefits to eligible employees. Funds to provide these benefits are contributed by the signatory employers under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and each employer. 9,569,262 34,725 757,215 667,954 NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS VACATION FUND Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial informa­ tion. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: 11,029,156 Administrator Seafarers Vacation Fund 27S 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. .Ml these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre.sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union ant! the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of the.se contracts are posted and available in all Unic'i halls. If you leel there has been any violation of your s'' ppiug or seniority rights as contained in the contracts oetueen the Union and the shipowners, notify the Scatarers .Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chaimian, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tli Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at ail times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in 32 / LOG / December 1977 $ 3,875,171 The statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and accordingly reflect all material assets and liabilities at December 31, 1976. Investments are stated at cost. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposition. INCOME Other Income (223,682) (2,010) 1.697,741 Significant Accounting Policies STATEMENT OF INCOME, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments . . .- NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of Assets Other Changes the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—^SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and*rn the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, .sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen 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 vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �j I SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN SUMAMiRY ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DECEMBER 31, 1976 I BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Party-In-Interest Investments Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE Total Assets Book Value $ 3,461,214 5,618,322 109,740,199 2,938,008 20,749 121,778,492 123,633,147 $ 1,971,804 3,962,665 124,596,129 4,347,285 696,820 135,574,703 134,200,214 I The Seafarers Pension Trust, which provides for the creation of the Seafarers Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, made as of July 1, 1950, between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the signatory employers. This Trust was adopted by the Board of Trustees on September 20, 1961 and commenced operations on October 1, 1961. Regulations formu­ lated under the Seafarers Pension Trust provide for the establishment of monthly pen­ sions a death benefit for employees for whom the Union is the collective bargaining representative and who retire from employment in the American Merchant Marine, if they meet specific requirements as to age and years of service. Change in Fiscal Year End LIABILITIES Payables Other Liabilities : TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Establishment and Purpose of Fund I I I 43,608 67,145 110,753 $121,667,739 117,796 62,029 179,825 $135,394,878 At their meeting of May 5, 1976, the Trustees agreed to change the reporting year of the Fund from a fiscal year ending March 31, to a calendar year ending December 31. This report, therefore, covers the short period from April 1, 1976 to December 31, 1976. Significant Accounting Policies The statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and accordingly reflect all material assets and liabilities at December 31,1976. Investments are stated at cost. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposition. Actuarial Report STATEMENT OF INCOME, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 The consulting actuaries, in their most recent report estimated the unfunded past service liability of the Pension Plan as of December 31, 1974 to total $100,817,000. The total accrued liability at that time amounted to $208,342,000 and the annual current normal cost was $7,990,000. INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments Net Realized Gain On Sale or Exchange of Assets TOTAL INCOME $ 10,968,615 5,844,973 213,520 17,027,108 EXPENSES Benefit Payments Directly To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries. . . Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding.. . Salaries and Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of Assets Net Increase In Assets Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net AsseLs At End of Year 5,778,067 133,222 8,892 608.932 6,529,113 10,497,995 3,229,144 13,727,139 121,667,739 $135,394,878 The actuary indicated that the annual contribution includes amortization of the un­ funded past service liability. In addition. Great Lakes District companies contributed $1.50 per man per day and Atlantic and Gulf companies contributed $1.67 per man per day for funding prior service costs. The actuary stated that the Fund's net income is the actural funding requirement. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report fur a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial informa­ tion. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Oftce during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Administrator Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Cove Communicator Committee Aleutian Developer Committee N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll (seated left) writes out a dues.receipt on Nov. 3 for Chief Steward C.M. Modellas, secretary-reporter (seated center) of the ST Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers). Also at the table is Engine Delegate B. Jackson. The rest of the Ship's Committee and part of the crew are (stand­ ing I. to r.): Deck Delegate H, Darrow; Recertified Bosun Ballard C. Browning, ship's phairman; Cook and Baker Louis Gracia, steward delegate; Crew Messman H. Miranda and Saloon Messman Billy Mitchell. The ship paid off at the Hess Oil Terminal, Perth Amboy, N. J. Way up in Kodiak, Alaska at a payoff recently is the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Aleutian Developer (Sea-Land). Standing left is Chief Stew­ ard-Cook Gene Sibley, secretary-reporter. Seated (I. to r.) are: Chief Electri­ cian Bobby Stearman, educational director; Deck Delegate Wilhelm Rettenbabacher; Recertified Bosun Charles "Chuck" Dawson, ship's chairman and Engine Delegate William Knight. December 1977 / LOG / 33 �Lundeberg Upgrading Schedule Thru 1978 Below is a complete list of all upgrading courses^ deep-sea, inland, and Great Lakes, offered at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md.Also included are the starting dates for these courses for the remainder ofl977and all of 1978.811} members should be aware that certain courses may be added or dropped from the schedule as the need arises. However, the Log will publish in advance any such changes. Deck Department Courses Course IVame Starting Dates Jan. 19, 1978 March 2, 1978 April 17, 1978 May 25, 1978 July 6, 1978 Aug. 17, 1978 ABLE SEAMAN QUARTERMASTER None Presently Scheduled TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Western Rivers) Feb. 20, 1978 March 10, 1978 May 29, 1978 June 16, 1978 TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Inland Waters) March 20, 1978 April 28, 1978 June 26, 1978 August 4, 1978 TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Not More than 200 Miles Offshore) March 20, 1978 May 5, 1978 June 26, 1978 August 11, 1978 MATE & MASTER Sept. 4, 1978 FIRST CLASS PILOT None Presently Scheduled LIFEBOATMAN Starting Sept. 1, 1977, Lif eboatman classes will begin every two weeks right through Dec. 21, 1978. Steward Department Courses Course Name Starting Dates CHIEF STEWARD Dec. 22, 1977 Feb. 7, 1978 March 23, 1978 May 4, 1978 June 15, 1978 July 27, 1978 Sept. 7, 1978 CHIEF COOK/TOWBOAT COOK Jan. 12, 1978 Feb. 23, 1978 April 6, 1978 May 18, 1978 June 29, 1978 Aug. 10, 1978 Sept. 21, 1978 COOK & BAKER Starting Sept. 15, 1977, Cook and Baker classes will begin every two weeks until Jan. 19, 1978. Then starting Jan. 26,1978, the classes will begin every two weeks running right through to Oct. 5, 1978 ASSISTANT COOK Jan. 26, 1978 March 9, 1978 April 20, 1978 June 1, 1978 July 13, 1978 Aug. 24, 1978 Starting Sept. 1, 1977, Tankernian classes will begin every two weeks right through Dec. 21, 1978. TANKERMAN Engine Department Courses Course Name Starting Dates FIREMAN, OILER, Jan. 5, 1978 WATERTENDER (FOWT) April 13, 1978 June 22, 1978 July 20, 1978 Oct. 2, 1978 LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) Feb. 6, 1978 May 15, 1978 Aug. 21, 1978 MARINE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE April 10, 1978 PUMPROOM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Aug. 28, 1978 AUTOMATION March 6, 1978 WELDING Dec. 27, 1977 Feb. 6, 1978 March 6, 1978 April 17, 1978 May 15, 1978 June 12, 1978 July 24, 1978 Ausg. 21, 1978 Sept. 18, 1978 Qualified Member of the Engine department (QM{1D) Jan. 2, 1978 May 22, 1978 DIESEL ENGINEER Jan. 16, 1978 July 24, 1978 MAINTENANCE OF SHIPBOARD REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS May 22, 1978 For further information regarding the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, members should contact their local SW rep­ resentative, or write to the Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department, Piney Point, Md. 20674. COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE— 34 / LOG / December 1977 �Verner P. Andersen, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Andersen sailed 33 years. He received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain. A native of Denmark, he is a resi­ dent of Bacliff, Tex. Recertified Bosun Angeles Antoniou, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Antoniou sailed 36 years. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in the May 1975 class. Seafarer Antoniou was also on the picketline in the 1965 Chicago beef. Born in Greece, he is a resident of Hyde Park, Mass. Lloyd J. Cormier, 64, joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1965 sailing as cook for the Hawkins Towing Co. from 1962 to 1964, Sabine Towing from 1965 to 1975. He also sailed with Dixie Carriers, Picton Towing, National Marine Service and Caribe Towing. Boatman Cormier is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Sunset, La. and is a resident of Port Arthur. John C. Bokus, 71, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB and ship's delegate. Brother Bokus sailed 27 years. He is a veteran of the post-World War I U.S. Navy. Seafarer Bokus was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of New York City, N.Y. 4 Samuel Case Jr., 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Case sailed 33 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Case is also a boilermaker. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Thomas J. Dallas, 55, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun mate. Brother Dallas sailed 40 years. He sailed for Delta Lines in 1953 and was on the Delta Shoregang from 1975 to 1977. He was born in South Carolina and is a resident of Pearl River, La. Marcus N. Evans, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as an OS. Brother Evans sailed 31 years. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Evans was also a shiplitter and salesman. A native of Ganer, Ala., he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Oscar E. Simi, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for Kinsman Marine in 1963 and for the Buckeye, Reiss and Pioneer Steam­ ship Cos., Brother Simi sailed 30 years. He was born in Brule, Wise. Laker Simi is a resident of Wentworth. Wise. miOHERS Herman Miller, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing in the steward department for 24 years. Brother Miller also sailed during the Vietnam War. He was born in Willisville, 111. and is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Seafarer Miller says he'll continue in retirement his diversions while at sea: cigars, pi­ nochle, hearts, pool and ping pong. He adds that during his voyages he liked Hawaii "the best," Bremerhaven's swimming pools and Pakis­ tan's new buildings. Clarence P Wilson, 55, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Wilson was born in Alabama and is a resident of Picayune, Miss. Steven Kocak, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman. Kocak sailed 49 years. He sailed for the American Steamship Co. from 1964 to 1969 and for the Diamond Alkali Co. from 1970 to 1974. Brother Kocak is also a machine operator. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Thomas S. Monaghan, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Monaghan sailed 16 years. He is also a crane operator. Born in Mississippi, he is a resident of Jacksonville. Morris Berlowitz, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department for 31 years. Brother Berlowitz was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Yokohama, Japan Gregorio Reyes, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a chief cook. Brother Reyes walked the picketline in the 1961 NY. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Hamacao, P.R. and is a resi­ dent of Walden, N.Y. Emery J. Abshire, 63, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a deckhand on the Tugs Hams, Mar and Ser from 1938 to 1941 and as mate, captain and pilot on the Tug Hercules (Sabine Tow­ ing) from 1941 to 1977. He was born in Gaydon, La. and is a resi­ dent of Port Arthur. Charles C. Swain, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a bosun. Brother Swain sailed 35 years. He was on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Rome, Ga. Herbert E. Valdson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1963 sailing as a lireman-watertender and engineer Brother Valdson sailed 31 years. He graduated from the Union-MEBA District 2 Marine Engineering School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966 graduating as a 3rd assistant engineer. Seafarer Valdson was born in Tartu, Estonia, USSR and is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. Peter B. Valentine, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as a bosun. Brother Valentine sailed 40 years. He was on the Delta I^ancs Shoregang from 1959 to 1977. Seafarer Valentine is also a rigger. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident of Metairie, La. Whitten L. "Dong" Hammock, 50, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and ship's delegate. Brother Ham­ mock sailed for 34 years and during the Vietnam War. He hit the bricks in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Hammock is a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Atlanta, Ga., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Frank G= Van Dusen, 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB and in the steward department. Brother Van Dusen was also a ship's reporter in 1969. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of Lowell, Mich. Edward P. Malue, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as a cable AB and as a watchman for the Kinsman Marine , Steamship Co. in 1971. Brother Malue sailed 35 years. He has been a union member since 1949. A na­ tive of Pittsburgh, Pa., he is a resi­ dent of Houston. Henry A. West Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother West sailed 27 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in St. Johns, New­ foundland, Canada, he is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer West is a resident of Lynwood, Wash. \ Benjamin E. Hayes Jr., 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a bosun. Brother Hayes sailed 35 years. He was born in Virginia and is a resident of Hope­ well, Va. William H. S. Beadles, 56, joined" the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB and firemanwatertender. Brother Beadles sailed 28 years. He was born in Mayfield, Ky. and is a resident of Seattle. Je.ssie B. Voliva, 54, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Voliva was born in Columbia, N.C. and is a resident of Edenton, N.C. Burford E. W. Rogers Sr., 65, joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1969 sailing as a tankerman, utilityman and higman for A. Schulman Inc. from 1960 to 1967, Sabine Towing from 1966 to 1968 and for the Slade and Southern Towing Co. from 1968 to 1977. Boatman Rogers attended a Texas Inland Crew Con­ ference at the Harry Lnndeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. in April 1977. He was born in Weldon, La. and is a resident of Orange, Tex. Decembb. 1977 / LOG / 35 �Warren E. IJIlie, 60, died of a heart attack in Lake Township, Mich, on Oct. 14. Brother Li Hie joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler for the Ann Arbor (Midi.) Car Ferries from 1950 to 1976. He also sailed as a wiper on the SS H.L. White (Reiss Steamship). Lillie sailed 26 years. Born in fJenzonia Township, Mich., he was a resident of Thompsonville, Mich. Burial was in the Home­ stead Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving is a brother, Roy of Honor, Mich. Ahmed AM Ma.shrah, 50, died in Yemen on May 25. Brother Mashrah joined the Union in the port of Detroit in I960 sailing as a firemanwatcrtender on the CS Robinson (Steinbrenncr Steamship) and aboard the SS Richard J. Reiss. He was born in Arabia and was a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Mashrah was a resident of Youngslown, Ohio. Sur­ viving arc his widow, Katebah; four sons, Yahya of Yemen, Athman, Maged and Saif; four daughters, Dola, Asia, Sayedah and Weliah and a brother, Nomean "Al" Mashrah of Bedford Heights, Ohio. Clarence C. Flowers, 68, died on Aug. 6. Brother Flowers joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 : sailing as a cook for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1965. He also worked as a roughneck for the Navillus Oil Co. from 1952 to 1956. Boatman Flowers was born in Texas and was a resident of Corpus Christi, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Ida and two daughters. Margaret and Alta. Pensioner Steve La/ovich, 83 suc­ cumbed to cancer in St. Mary's Hospital, Langhorne, Pa. on Oct. 6. Brother Lazovich joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook for Taylor and Anderson from 1948 to 1952 and for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1953 to 1962. He was born in Austria and was a resident of Fairless Heights, Pa. Interment was in the North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philatlelphia. Surviving is a cousin, Gus Lazarevich of Philadelphia. Leslie W. Spicer died in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 28. Brother Spicer sailed as a wiper aboard the SS Port mar (Calmar) from 1975 to 1976. He was a resi­ dent of Wilmington, Calif. 36 / LOG / December 1977 Recertified Bosun David H. "Red" Berger, 56, diet! on Nov. 21. Brother Berger joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertifieation Program in April 1974. Seafarer Berger sailed 34 years on Liberty ships to supertankers. He walked the picketline in the 1946-47 Isthmian beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Bosun Berger attended the HLS in 1971. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War H. Also, he was an electrician. Born in Norfolk, he was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Sur­ viving is a brother. Frerlerick of Chesa­ peake. Ivan A. Diiniiiig, 74, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Durning joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Fdora; a son, Ivan and a daughter. Flora Jane. Roy B. Evans, 54, died of a heart attack in the Uni­ versity of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile on Oct. 7. Brother Evans joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a bosun for 26 years. Seafarer Evans was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Alabama and was a resident of Theodore, Ala. Burial was in the Serenity Memorial Garden Ceme­ tery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Ruth of Harvey, La.; two sons, Michael of Mobile and Larry of Irvington, Ala. and a sister, Mrs. Catherine E. Roberts of Mobile. Pensioner and Recertified Bosun Leo .1. Ko/a, 57, died of lung failure in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Oct. I. Brother K o z a joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. He sailed 35 years and was a graduate of the January 1974 Recertified Bosuns Program. Seafarer Koza was a veteran of World War II. A native of Lowell, Mass., he was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in tile Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Michael of Baltimore and a daughter, Cynthia. Pensioner Daniel Webster flippy, 69, died of heart and lung failure in the South Baltimore (Md.) General Hos­ pital on Oct. 24. Brother Lippy joinA ed the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 36 years. Seafarer Lippy was born in Baltimore where he was a resident. Cremation took place in the Green Crematory, Baltimore. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Laura G. Nickel of Baltimore. Pensioner Arthur J. "Art" Lomas, 70, died of a heart at­ tack in the West­ chester County Medical Center's Grasslands Hospi­ tal, Valhalla. N. Y. on Sept. 18. Broth­ er Lomas had a few days previously sufTcred burns in an apartment house fire in Bronxville, N.Y. where he had lived for 25 years. He had been a regu­ lar monthly contributor to SPAD since 1953, continuing even after his retire­ ment in 1966. Seafarer l.omas joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 38 years and was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in England, he was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Cremation took place in the Washington Memorial Park Crematorium, Coram, N.Y. His ashes were committed to the deep North At­ lantic off the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) on Oct. 4. Surviving are his widow, Catherine and a daughter, Betty, both of Pittsburgh, Pa. Charles B. Lynch, 81, passed away in October. Brother Lynch joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fircman-watcrtender. He sailed for 46 years. Seafarer Lynch was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. Born in Indiana, he was a resident of Picayune, Miss. Surviving is his widow, Maybelle. Pensioner James J. Kelly, 66, suc­ cumbed to a cere­ bral stroke in the San Francisco Community Con­ valescence Hospital on Sept. 24. Brother Kelly joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender and en­ gine delegate. He sailed for 40 years. Seafarer Kelly was also an auto me­ chanic. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, N.J. Surviving is a brother, Edward of Lyndhurst, N.J. Clyde W. Carlton, 61, died on Nov. 15. Brother Carlton joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1969 sailing as a deckhand, chief cook and in the engine room 20 years for the Allied Towing Co.'s 77/g Cape Fear from 1967 to 1975, and for the Carolina Towing Co. and Southern Carriers, i^oth in 1969. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Wilmington, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Andra and Scotty and a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Carlton of Wilmington. William H. Padgett, 71, passed away on Oct. 5. Brother Padgett joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a Fireman-watertender. He sailed 28 years and was a former mem­ ber of the ISU in 1937. Seafarer Pad­ gett hit the bricks in the Lykes Brothers beef that year and helped to organize the Isthmian Line, Machinists, and Teamsters Union, - too. Ashore, he worked as a well driller. Born in Vicksburg. Miss., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Rosie. Pensioner Pierson V. W. Marsh, 68, died of lung failure in the Balti­ more USPHS Hos­ pital on Oct. 26. Brother Marsh joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing in the steward de­ partment for 20 years. He was also a machinist. Seafarer Marsh was born in Crisfield, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in the Sunnyridge Cemetery, Crisfield. Surviving are a son, Bernard of Baltimore and four daugh­ ters, Mrs. Geneva Y. Seitz of Baltimore, Diana, Juanita and Cecilia. Pensioner James "Blackie" Martin, 71, died of a rup­ tured blood vessel in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Aug. 4. Brother ^ Martin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He was born in Virginia and was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Interment was in the Meadowridge Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Howard County, Md. Surviving is his widow, Annie. Pensioner Theo­ dore Popa, 58, died on Oct. 24. Brother Popa joined the SIU in 1946 in the port. of Philadelphia sail­ ing as a bosun. He was a native and resident of Cleve-. land, Ohio. Surviving is his brother, John of Philadelphia. Pensioner Cyril A. B. Scott, 65, died on Oct. 6. Brother Scott joined the SIU in 1940 in the port • of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 49 years. Seafarer Scott walked the picketline in both the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin. Line strike. Born in Jamaica, B.W.I., he was a resident of Laurel ton, Oueens, N.Y.C. Surviving arc his widow, Violet and a daughter, Yvonne of Brooklyn N.Y. Joseph Fernandez, 75, passed away in October. Brother Fernandez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward department. He was born in Portugal and was a resi­ dent of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Olivia, and a niece, Wilda Knight. Beg Your Pardon Inadvertently we reported in­ correctly in the October Log that Brother Glen James had passed away. We were happy to learn last month that Seafarer James is very much alive and well. AB James now lives in the port of New Orleans with his wife, Gwendolyn. We are sincerely sorry for the mixup and truly apologize to Brother James and his family for any trouble or embarrassment we .. may have caused them. �John Widman WUbertHyder Romeo Dizon Seafarer John Widman, 2 4, started sailing with \the SIU in 1972 \ after graduating \from the Harry Lundeberg School. He sailed as a messman and then re­ turned to Piney Point earlier this year for his oiler en­ dorsement. He has earned his lifeboat, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary re­ suscitation cards. Brother Widman was born in Queens, N.Y. and lives in Cali­ fornia. He ships out of the port of Wil­ mington. Seafarer Wilbert Hyder, 50, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. A mem­ ber of the engine department, he ob­ tained his QMED and welding en­ dorsements at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. He Iws also earned his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmo­ nary resuscitation cards. Brother Hyder was born in Missouri and lives in California. He ships from the ports of Houston and San Francisco. Seafarer Romeo Dizon, 37, has sailed with the SIU as a pumpman since 1971. He went to the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1976 for his QMED en­ dorsement as well as his firefighting and lifeboat tickets. Then during the current "A" seniority program he earned his cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion card. Brother Dizon is a native of the Philippines and makes his home in San Francisco. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Richard Gibbons Timothy Teague Fridtjof Steelreath Seafarer Fridtjof Steelreath, 49, be­ gan shipping with the SlU in 1970 as an AB in the deck department. In 1976, he received his quartermaster endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in Finey Point. During the current "A" seniority course he earned his firefighting, lifeboat, and Basic Cardiac Life Support tickets. A retiree of the U.S. Air Force, Brother Steel­ reath was born in Charlottesville, Va. and now resides in Mobile, Ala. He ships out of the ports of Mobile and Houston. Javan Cuirie Seafarer Javan Currie, 26, first shipped out in 1972 as a messman after completing the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School. He later returned to Piney Point in June of this year to get his assistant cook endorsement. He has received his life­ boat, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary tickets. Brother Currie was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fla. where he still lives and from where he ships out. He plans to return to HLS for the LNG course very soon. Michael Moore Seafarer Michael Moore, 27, started sailing with the SIU in 1970 as a wiper after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. He received his life­ boat ticket then also. Earlier this year he returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorsement. A member of the steward department, he also has his firefighting and cardio-pulmonary tick­ ets which he obtained during the cur­ rent "A" seniority program. Brother Moore was born and raised in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. where he still resides. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Richard Gibbons, 33, sails as an AB, a rating he attained at the Harry Lundeberg School. He joined the Union in 1964. — ^ He is the son of • I retired Chief Cook • i John G."Big Train" Gibbons and the brother of Sea-Land cook, John, Jr. Brother Gibbons has his firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmo­ nary resuscitation cards. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. where he lives. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Timothy Teague, 22, began shipping with the SIU as a wiper upon his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1975. He re­ turned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorsement in 1977. To his credit he has his firefighting. lifeboat, and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation cards. Brother Teague is a native and resident of Dallas, Tex. and ships out from Texas ports. Samuel Witt Seafarer Samuel Witt, 27, has been a member of the SIU since 1969, the year he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program. In 1970, he upI graded to FOWT there. He also has his firefighting, life­ boat, and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion tickets. Brother Witt is a native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Dispiilcliiirs Rcmrl fopMlakes NOV. 1-30, 1977 Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Dulutfi Frankfort Chicago Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ... 1 1 30 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 6 14 0 1 6 7 26 14 10 6 6 1 5 4 59 47 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 2 3 0 0 2 9 4 2 2 8 8 2 5 31 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 8 0 1 I 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 2 2 2 14 1 0 3 24 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 4 1 2 0 0 3 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 3 1 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 6 22 4 0 0 36 15 3 11 19 5 3 1 57 14 13 0 16 12 1 1 57 100 71 70 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 8 0 1 14 4 1 2 30 15 0 2 4 3 3 2 29 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 2 17 5 0 2 43 0 2 2 6 0 0 2 12 2 0 0 6 1 2 2 13 4 0 0 1 2 1 1 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit uuluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 1 0 1 Totals All Departments 77 54 18 102 85 13 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Frank Castagna Your wife, Joanne, asks that you contact her at 3600 20th St., #301, San Francisco, Calif. 94110. Philip D'Amico Please call the editor of the Log col­ lect at (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Joe L. Johnson Your wife, Ruthie, asks that you con­ tact her at 9943 Danter Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94603. Personals Richard Janics Gloria Calderon asks that you con­ tact her at 24 Carolina, Yonkers, N.Y. "Little" John Dunn and John Furr Peter Earl Holman would like you to write him at 2721 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, Calif, or call him collect at (916) 533-1269. Important. Thomas F. Maher Your sister, Mrs. Florence Maher Sexton, would like you to contact her at 14 Zoranne Dr., East Northport, N.Y. 11731. Charles Scherhans Mrs. W. S. Smith would like you to contact her at 36 Kinloch Ave., Troy, N.Y. 12180. Tom Finch Frank Grisson asks that you contact him at 228 Loma, Garland, Tex. 75040, or call 271-9077. December 1977 / LOG / 37 �m I Have lloiiatcil iMINI or lUorc To SPAII Since Bejilmiliiji of '77 The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 696 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, nine have contributed $300, one has given $400, and two $600. The LOG is running the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. Abadi,H. Abobaker, F. Acord, F. Adams, P. Adams, R. Adams, W. Adamson, R. R. Adlum, M. Air, R. N. Alderson, S. Algina, J. All, A. Allen, J. Alhaj, Y. Almullichi, A. Alradi, M. Alvarez, P. Alvala, J. Anders, T. Andersen, R. Anderson, A. Anderson, A. Anderson, R Antici, M. Aquiar, J. Aquino, G. Arle, J. Aspseter, H. Aumiller, R. Avery, R. Babola, E. Babkowski, T. Badgett, J. Bakarich, P. Barboza, G. Barroga, A. Barry, J. Bartlett, J. Bartlett, J. Bartlinski, J. Bauer, C. Baum, A. Beeching, M. Bellinger, W. Bennett, J. Benoit, C. Bensman, D. Bentz,H. Bergeria, J. Bergloisd, B. Berlin, R. Bigelow, S. Bishop, S. Blair, B. Blanco, M. Bland, P. Bland, W. Bluitt, J. Bobalek, W. Boland, J. Bonser, L. Booker, M. Borucki, J. Botana, J. Boudreaux, C. Boiirgois, M. Bousson, D. Boyle, D. Boync, D. Bradley, E. Brongh, E. Brown, G. Brown, 1. Brown, S. Cofone, W. Colby, E. Colier, L., HI Conklin, K. Conklin, K. Conning, E. $600 Honor Roll Lilledahl, H. Pomerlane, R $400 Honor Roll Manuel, R. Ctinway, F. $300 Honor Roll Andersen, R. Frounfelter, D. Brooks, T. Curtis, T. Hall, P. Quinter, 3. Richburg, J. Romolo, V. Weaver, A. $200 Honor Roll Abas, I. Aronica, A. Bailey, J. Bernstein, A. Brand, H. Cafefiato, W. Castro, C. Combs, W. Drozak, F. Ellis, P. Faust, J. Filippitti,L. Gard, C. Haggagi, A. Jacobs, R. Browne, G. Browning, R. Bryan, E. Bryant, B. Bryant, T. Bucci, P. Buczynski, J. Buffa, A. Bullock, R. Burke, T. Burnette, P. Bursey, H. Butts, B. Kerngood, M. Kozicki,R. Kudults, K. McFarland,D. Moore, A. Musaid, A. Pow, J. Byrd, J. Byrne, W. Caccam, F. Caffey,J. Caga, L. Cahill,J. Callahan, J. Camaian, A. Camarillo, F. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Pulliam, J. Rosenthal, M. Sanchez, R. Seibel,E. Shields, J. Sholar, E. Stephens, C. Stewart, E. Campbell, J. Campbell, W. Carbone, V. Carr, J. Cataldo, J. Cavanaugh, J, Cclgina, J. Cheshire, J. Cinquemano, A. Cisiecki, J. Clark, R. Cleaver, V. Coamer, M. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, H.Y. 11232 Date. S.S. No. Contributor's Name. Book No. Address. City . .State. .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisai. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Signature of Solicitor Solicitor's No. 1977 Port <v Cookmans, R. Corfez, E. Cosfa, F. Costango, G. Costello, M. Cousins, W. Cowcn, T. Coyle, P. Cresci, M. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Cruz, F. Cunningham, W. Curry, M. Da Silva, M. Dalman, G. Dammeyer, C. Danzey, T. Daradise, R. Harden, J. Dauocol, F. Daves, C. Davidson, W. Davies, R. Davis, F. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, L. Davis, S. Davison, J. Debarrios, M. Dechamp, A. Delaney, D. Delgado, J. Delrio, J. Demetrios, J. Denmark, H. Dembach, J. Deymain, S. Diav^ R. Dickey, K. Diercks, J. DiGiorgio, 3„ Dillings, L. DiPreta, J. Dixon, J. Doak, W. Dolgen, D. Domenico, J. Domingo, G. Donovan, P. Downon, P. Drebin, L. Drozak,?. | Dmiy, C, Diyden, J. Ducote, A. Ducote, C. Dudley, K. Duffe, T. Dukcl, P. DuPaola, R. Durden, D. Dwyer, 3. Dyer, A. Edmon. F. Edmonds, F. Ellis, F. Eschukor, W. Escobar, C. Evans, M. Fagan, W. Fain, G. Falcon, A. Fanning, R. Famen, F. Farrell, C. Fay, J. Ferguen, M. Fergus, S. Fester, M. Fgrshee, R. Figueroa, P. Firshing,W. Fischer, H. Fiune, V. Fletcher, B. Fletcher, F. Florous, C. Foley, P. Forgeron, L. Forslono, L. Fosberg, W. Fox, P. Frances, H. Franco, P. Francum, C» Frank, S., Jr. Franklin, R. Frederickson, E. Fuller, G. Furr, J. Furukawa, H. Gallagher, C. Gallagher, L. Gallegos, P. Galliam, R. Gann,T. Ganthier, C. Garcia, R. Gardner, E. Gaston, T. Gavin, J. Gentile, C. Gimbert, R. Glidewell,T. Goff, W. Goldberg, J. Golder, J. Gonzalez, J. Gooding, H. Goodspeed, J. Gorbea, R. Gosse, F. Graham, E. Graham, R. Green, A. Greene, H. Grepo, P. Grima, V. Gross, G. Guarino, L. Guillen, A. Hackenberg, D. Hagerty, C. Hale, E. HaU,J. Hall,K. Hall, L. Hall,M. Hall,W. Hannibal, R. HarUdstad,V. Hart, R. Harris, E. Harris, W. Harris, W. Haskins, A. Hatton, M. Haof,M. Haynes, B. Heimal, W. Hendriclm, C. Heniken, E. Heroux, A. Hersey, G. Hess, R. Hidalgo, M. Hill, G. Hines, L. Hincs,T. Holmes, W. Homas, D. Homayonpour, M. Hooker, G. Horn, F. Howse, A. Hunter, W. Hurley, M. Hussain, A. Hutchins, E. lovino, L. Iverson, J. iTvaski, M. Jackson, J. Jansson, S. , ^ ^ Japper, J. Jaslin,L. Jimeny, C. 38 / LOG / December 1977 J �>' JcAnson, C. Johnson, D. Johnson, R. Johnson, R. Johnsted, R., Jr. Jones, C. Jones, R. Jones, T. Jones, W. Jorge, J. Joseph, E. Juhasz, S. Kahllo, R. KarIak,W. Kasfina, T. Kauffman, R. Keller, D. Kelley, E. Kelly, J. Kcndricks, D. Kenny, L. Keough,'J. Kerr, R. Ketchbad, D. Kimbrough, W. King, J. Kingsley, J. Kirsch, J. Kitchens, B. Kizzire, C. Klavand, S. Klein, A. Knufsen, E. Koflowitch, W. Kool, J. Kouvardas, J. Kramer, M. Kwiatek, G. Kydd,D. Lambert, H. Lang, R. Lankford, J. Larkin, J. Lasater, T. Lawrence, L. Lawrence, R. Lawrence, W. Lee, H. Lee, K. Legg, J. Lelonek, L. Lennon, J. Lent, D. Leo, E. Lesnansky, A. Lewis, L. Libby, H. Liles, T. Lindsay, G. Lindsey, H, Logue, J. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. Lombardo, J. Long, F. Lundberg, J. Lynch, C. Lyness, J. MacFadden, M. Maclnnes, K. Magruder, W. Maldonado, M. Malesskey, G. Mana, A. Manafe, D. Manen, J. Manry, L. Mansoob, A. Marchaj, R. Martin, T. Martinez, L. , Martinussen, C. Mattioli, G. Maxnell, B. •cc€;ccc McAvay, J. Silva, J. Underwood, G. McCarthy, L. Silva, M. Vanluyn, W. McCartney, G. Silverstein, H. Vasquez, J. McCartney, K. Simpson, S. Velandra, D. Pool, D. McCaskey, E. San Fillippo, J. Singleton, R. Velazsuel, W. Porter, B. Reading, T. McClinton, J. Robinson, W. Sanchez, M. Sirignano, F. Velez, R. Powe, P. Reck, L. McCorvey, D. Rodgers, J. Santana, E. Smith, L. Vick,J. Praza, L. Reed, A. Rodriguez, F. McCullough, L. Santos, M. Smith, T. Viles, J. Prentice, R. Reinosa, J. Rodriguez, R. McElroy, E. Schatz, G. Smith, W. Villanova, A. Pretare, G. Reiter, J. Rondo, C. McGeorghegan, F. Schneider, H. Snell, F. Volluz, D. Prevas, P. Reyes, M. McGunnigah, E. Roshid, M. Schov, T. Snellgrove, L. Vorchak, J. Price, R. Rhoades, G. Ross, J. Mcllearney, B. Schuffels, P. Snyder, J. Vukmir, G. Primero, F. Richoux, J. Roubek, J. McKay, D. Scott, C. Somerville, G. Walker, F. Prirette, W. Riddle, D. Roy, B. McMahon, T. Scully, J. Soresi, T. Walker, T. Prott, T. Ries, C. Royal, F. McMillion, W. Seabron, S. Sovich, C. Wallace, E. Pulver, E. Riley, E. McNabb, J. Rudnicki, A. Seagord, E. Spencer, G. Washington, E. Purgvee, A. Rios, R. Rii.sh, R. McNally, M. Selzcr, R. Spencer, H. Webb, J. Quinnonez, R. Ripoll, G. Rusheed, J. McNeely, J. Sclzcr, S. Stancaugr, R. Weber, J. Quinones, J. Rivera, H. Meaden, G. Ruzyski, S. Scpulveda, P. Stankiewicz, A. West, D. Quintella, J. Roades, O. Sacco, J. Melicrt, R. Serall, R. Stanton, W. Westbrook, A. L. Quirk, J. Roberts, C. Sacco, M. Meoder, H. Shabian, A. Stearns, B. Westerholm, G. Raineri, F. Roberts, H. Saeed, S. Mendez, A. Shelley, S. Stevens, W. White, J. Ramos, J. Roberts, J. Salanon, G. Mesford, H. Shellubrad, R. Strand, J. White, K. Rankin, J. Robertson, T. Salazar, 11. Mielsem, K. Shelton, J. Stubhlefield, P. White, R. Rattray, W. Robinson, J. Saleh, H. Miller, D. Sigler, M. Stubbleflrd, B. Whitnier, A. Mollard, C. Sulaiman, A. Whitsitt, M. Mongelli, F. Sullins, F. Widman, J. Monteton, H. Sumroll, N. Wilburn, R. Moody, O., Jr. Surrick, R. Wilisch, E. . Mooney, E. Swiderski, J. Williams, L. Moore, L. Tanner, C. Williams, R. Morgan, J. Taylor, F. Williams, S. Morris, W. Taylor, J. Wilms, T. Morrison, J, Telegadas, G. Wilson, C. Mortensen, O. Terpe, K. Wilson, D. Mosley, W. Theis.s, R. Wilson, J. Muniz, W. Thomas, J. Winder, R. Munsie, J. Thompson, F. Wingfield,P. Murray, G. Thompson, L. Wolf, P. Murray, J. Tillman, W. Wood, C. Murray, M. Tobin, G. Woodhouse, A. Murray, R. Tobio, J. Woody, J. Myers, H. Toluison, R. Wooten, H. Mynes, A. Towsigmarf, A. Worley, M. At a New York payoff recently are tfie Sfiip's Committee and a couple of Myrex, L. Troy, S. Worster, R. crewmembers of ttie ST Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk). The ship had just de­ Nagib, S. Truenski, C. Varmola, J. livered U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil to a salt dome near Baton Naji, A. Tsminrx, L. Yelland, B. Rouge, La. for the Military Sealift Command. Standing (I. to r.) are: Deck Napoli, F. Turay, C. Young, R. Delegate Salvadore Cordero; Steward Utility James Gladney; Steward Dele­ Nash, W. Turner, B. Zalusky, S. gate Mack Ward; Engine Delegate Paul Lattik; Educational Director Jerry Nauarre, T. Turner, L. Zalusky, T. Boyer, and Recertified Bosun Burt Hanback, ship's chairman. Seated (I. to r.) Neffe, J. Tuttle, M. Zeaglcr, S. are: Chief Steward-Cook D. E. Edwards, secretary-reporter, and EngineNielsen, R. Ulrich,H. Ziegadhagen, J. Deck Utility J. K. Oberson. Novak, A. Nuckols, B. O'Brien, E. O'Brien, T. O'Donnell, J. Olds, T. Olson, F. Omar, Y. Orsini, D. Pacheco, E. Paderes, P. Paladino, F. Papuchis, S. Paradise, L. Parnell, J. Paschal, R. Patterson, D. Patton, S. Paulovich, J. Payle, M. Pecquex, F. Penrose, K. Penry, R. Peralta, R. L. Perez, J. Perez, L. Periora, J. Peth, C. Phillips, D. 1; With the sea pictured in the background, the SLMR'S Committee of the SS Delta St/d (Delta Line) gather for a photo in the Picczonetti, M. ^ port of New Orleans recently. They are (I. to r.): "Steward Delegate Albert Blazio; Deck Delegate William King; Recerti­ Piper, K.' fied Bosun Claude Bankstpn, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate T. L Moss; Educational Director U.S. Weems, and Chief Pollard, G. Steward Edwin Vieria, secretary-reporter. SPAD Honor Roll Zapata Patriot Committee Delta Sud Committee December 1977 / LOG / 39 �Xr V. xxxx:x.x/xx r rr r r r xxx r r mmMmMMmmmKmmimmmmmmMmmmmmKm teetinas The Yuletide Spirit Everydoy for a Better, Happier Life for Everyone What Merry Christmas Day Meant to pressure a Unionist of mankind's great longing The Log has been telling the story of American maritime un­ ions as recounted in newspapers of the day and in other material gathered by the Seafarers Histori­ cal Research Department. At this holiday season it is es­ pecially appropriate to reprint an article on Christmas that was writ­ ten by Victor A. Olander. He was a famous Chicago labor leader, associate of Andrew Furuseth, and one of those who helped to write and enact the Seamens Act of 1915, the "Magna Carta" for American seamen. Olander was a Lakes seaman who became a vice president of the International Seamens Union in 1902; general secretary of the Lakes Seamens Union in 1909, and in 1925' secretary-treasurer of the International Seamens Union. He died in 1949. This article, which is updated, was probably written in the early 1920s. It is from the Victor Olander Collection at the Univer­ sity of Illinois, Chicago campus. in the universal greeting, "Merry Christmas?" Nineteen centuries ago, when the event took place which the day cele­ brates, the status of the laborer was mainly that of a slave. Religious liberty was practically unknown. Political freedom was merely a dream. Slavery was the pre­ vailing condition in industry and commerce. The society of the time was essen­ tially autocratic—autocratic in re­ ligion, autocratic in government, autocratic in industry. Into the world as it then was came the humble Carpenter of Nazareth preaching the equality of man— teaching that all men are the children of one loving Deity. It was the doc­ trine of the universal Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man! The effect was inevitable. If men are brothers—that is to say, equals —in the sight of the Creator, they surely have a right to equality before man! The parable of the leaven, which was placed in three measures of meal and leavened the whole, may be ap­ plied to the events which followed. I The new concept—the democratic ideal of equality—entered upon the religious field and slowly, painfully, transformed it until religious thought recognized mankind as brethren. Centuries passed in that struggle but the great truth could not be ob­ scured. It was the beginning of the abolition of slavery. II The concept of brotherhood— equality—as the right relationship between all men then entered the political field. Another struggle of centuries followed. Again, slowly, painfully, some­ times even with war and revolution, but steadily and surely the great ideal of human equality established itself, until the time has come when, in many centuries, the ballot—the vote —is of exactly equal value whether cast by the richest and most powerful of men or by the poorest and hum­ blest of women! The ideal of men as brothers still presses onward. The leaven con­ tinues to work. III Industry is feeling the irresistible MERRY CHRISTAMS! The Interpretation of a Trade Unionist By Victor A. Olander Christmas Day! The wonder-day of the year! A day when the thunder and swirl of the market place is silenced and the merciless round of buying and selling—of making and taking—ceases, and humanity finds its true nature as men discover the secret of happiness for themselves by giving happiness to others! For a day, at least, we have a foretaste of that time when all men shall be friends. The vision of the poet is prophetic: "I dreamed in a dream I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth; I dreamed that it was the new City of Friends; Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—^it led the rest; It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city, And in all their looks and words." What is the significance of Christ­ mas for the toiling masses? To what extent does it represent progress for the common people? Why should it be a day of rejoic­ ing, a day of happiness, a joyful day on which all the Western world joins Drawing by H.R. Robcrtaon-Chiutmas on the Wave for freedom and equality. The ideal of brotherhood has en­ tered into the market place, thus in­ vading factories, shops, mines, trans­ portation system and all the myriad places where men labor to Jove. The trade unions in which men combine for mutual aid and to secure improved conditions of life and labor, are the expression of the ideal which seeks to raise all mankind to a higher, a better and a finer life. Remember the words of the Nazarene: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Where and when? Why, here, right here, where we cele­ brate Christmas. Now! For we are taught to pray: "Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." The man who joins in union with his fellows in an effort to make life better and happier for himself, his comrades and Aeir wives and chil­ dren, is giving expression to the great prayer by his very acts. Human equality — the Brother­ hood of Man—will be obtainable only when poverty is abolished. He who fights against that great evil strikes at hell itself, and is surely living the right life, no matter what notions he may have concerning re­ ligious dogmas. The command "Love one an­ other," which we are told is the "Great Commandment," means "Help one another." That is what the trade unionist be­ lieves in doing—not merely in giving a basket of food to some povertystricken family at Christmas time, but in seeking to so change condi­ tions that every family will have enough every day. The trade unionist stands for real equality—for good life for everybody —for freedom for everybody—^for happiness for everybody—for a true brotherhood—every day in the year. That is the goal towards which our labor movement is striving. As a nation we shall attain that ideal when our people generally learn to apply the Christmas spirit—the impulse to make others happy— every day in every year, just as they now do one day each year. "He who joy would win must ^ share it. Happiness was born a twin." We work and hope and wait for the time when every day shall be like Christmas Day. Our great labor movement will, therefore, go onward: "Till ringing, singing on its way. The world revolves from night to day, A voice, a chime, A chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men!" Merry Christmas to all! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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LAWRENCE SEAWAY TOLLS MENACE SYSTEM MTD CONVENTION URGES: BREAK BIG OIL’S TRANSPORTATION MONOPOLY MTD CONFAB ACTS ON RUNAWAYS, V.I.’S, CARGO EQUITY, SAFETY HUMPHREY, ON PHONE, ‘LABOR CONSCIENCE OF POLITICS’ AFL-CIO CONFAB BIDS CONGRESS AID MARITIME MONDALE TO AFL-CIO: LABOR-WHITE HOUSE COOPERATING ILA STRIKERS VOTE TO END 60-DAY BEEF AGAINST CONTAINERSHIPS PRESIDENTS’ OFFSHORE GROUP MEET ON CONTRACT AT CONFAB, BROWN SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SURVIVAL OF U.S. FLEET UNITED STEELWORKERS ORE MINERS’ STRIKE NEARS END SEAFARERS MAN CAPRICORN 3 NEWLY ACQUIRED BOATS PORT AGENTS, PATROLMEN SWEEP SHIPDOCKING COMPANIES ON THE EAST COAST IN DRIVE ATLANTIC COAST BOATMEN TAKE BIG STEP FORWARD AT SHIPDOCKING CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS IS CONFERENCE THEME TANKERMAN KILLED AS BARGE EXPLODES; TWO SAVED BRING THE BIG OIL COMPANIES INTO LINE ON GREAT LAKES RUN FROM TOLEDO, M/V RICHARD J. REISS UNLOADS COAL AT STEEL PLANT ‘SANTA CLAUS’ BLANCQ CARRIED WIDE RANGE OF ITEMS SEN. INOUYE WARNS ABOUT STATE OF U.S. MERCHANT MARINE AT MTD CONFAB, SEN. GRAVEL BACKS LOWER INLAND USER TOLLS KIRKLAND PLEDGES LABOR’S SUPPORT FOR U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY MURPHY: PUBLIC MUST LEARN MARITIME’S ROLE IN ECONOMY, DEFENSE ‘FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE’ SHIPS TAKE HIGH TOLL AT SEA AFL-CIO PRESSES DON’T BUY BOYCOTTS NATIONWIDE RETIRED LAKER PESENAK TURNS TIN CANS INTO MINIATURE FURNITURE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT UPS SCALE 2 PERCENT WHAT MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY MEANT TO A UNIONIST MERRY CHRISTMAS! 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'')./• El Pasp /..SeevPage ,13 - v^i>;. ^ 7 f • ! ili' . . , ,:, . - . ,•.^ • n, •:! �Waterman Building 2 RO/RO's at Sun Ship/ard Construction on two new Roll-On/ Roll-Off container ships will soon begin for SlU-contracted Waterman Steam­ ship Corp. at the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Chester, Pa. The Maritime Administration announced in late November that a subsidized shipbuilding contract amounting to more than $137 million had been awarded to Sun for construc­ tion of "these new vessels. This is good news for Waterman Steamship which, less than a decade ago, appeared to be going down the drain as another victim of the sagging economy and the general neglect of the U.S. merchant marine. Fortunately, however, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 came along to effect some meaningful change not only for Waterman, but for many U.S.-flag shipping lines. Waterman, one of the oldest shipping companies in the U.S., has added three new LASH ships to its fleet since passage of the Act. And it looks like the company will continue to grow in the years to come. The two new RO/ RO ships that are going to be built at the Sun Shipbuilding Yard represent a milestone of sorts for the Yard itself. They11 be the first ships built there with Federal subsidy money provided under the terms of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. The Govern­ ment Differential Subsidy Program will pay almost half the cost of the new ships. The new Waterman ships will mean more jobs for SIU seamen in the years to come. And Robert J. Blackwell, Assis­ tant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs, has noted that the new RO/RO contract will also provide, "an economic lift for the hard-pressed American shipbuilding industry and will sustain thousands of jobs in the Philadelphia area and elsewhere." The new RO/ RO vessels will have an overall length of 692 feet, and a 105'/^foot beam. They will have a service speed of 20.9 knots and a 23,500 dwt. cargo capacity. The ships are scheduled for completion in April and July of 1981. After they are completed, the new Waterman RO/RO's will enter the cargo liner service between the U.S. Gulf ports and Northern Europe. Waterman has two LASH ships pre­ sently ip the worJcs at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. They are scheduled for completion, in 1980. As relations improve between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China, there is talk that these new ships may some day be on the run to mainland China. As Waterman Steamship Corp. continues to grow, and if indeed it pioneers in opening up China with some of its new ships, then SIU seamen may well be making excursions to the Great Wall and Peking's Tien An Men Square in the years to come. NMU Hit With $7.1 Million in Damages: Economies Ordered to Pay Debt A complicated eight-year court battle ended last month with an assessment of $1.1 million in damages against the National Maritime Union. The $1.1 million damage settlement has dropped the NMU into a financial crisis and has caused the NMU National Office to enforce stringent economies throughout the Union. In an article in the December issue of the NMU Pilot, the National Office said that the settlement will "cost more than half the Union's treasury." In addition, the NMU National Office has asked for early dues pay­ ments in 1979 as well as voluntary contributions amounting to $120 per member to pay off the debt. Pensioners were also asked to contribute what they can afford. The eight-year court case began in [nl Paul Hall You're as Good as the Fight You're In he. measure of a truly strong organization is its ability to remain strong and move forward both in good times and when the pressure is on. Right now, there are a lot of maritime organizations being tested for strength because in plain english the pressure is on our industry. This should not be a revelation to anyone. Our industry has been in trouble for many years. But it is getting to the point where entire segments of the industry are in extreme danger of disappearing from the corporate high seas. The very recent news that States Line, one of only three remaining companies in the Pacific Maritime Association, filed bankruptcy brings this point home very bluntly. The collapse of States Line represents a loss of nine ships and nearly 500 jobs to members of the International's affiliated Pacific District Unions. But it s not only States Line. In the period of just one year, two other PMA companies—Pacific Far East Lines and Prudential—companies that were fixtures on the West Coast also threw in the towel. The plight of the West Coast is by no means representative of the entire U.S. maritime industry. But it is most definitely representative both of the intensity of the problems confronting our industry and of what can happen right across-the-board if we do not work hard and fight hard every day to guard against it. As it stands today, the SIU-AGLIWD is in good condition. We are solid job wise and all of our benefit plans are in excellent financial condition. Our Union assets are at an all-time high. T Speaking about the significance of the new shipbuilding contract awarded to Sun Shipbuilding, MARAD's Blackwell noted that, "construction of two ships of this type fortifies U.S.-flag leadership in intermodal shipping and strengthens our national defense capa­ bility." RO/RO vessels are well suited for military operations, as well as commer­ cial, because of their self-contained stern loading ramps for vehicles. They are also equipped with their own 30-ton container cranes and cargo elevators. In addition to the two RO/RO's February 1971 over a job preservation clause which had been negotiated two years earlier for the NMU's 1969 deep sea contract. According to the NMU Pilot, the job preservation clause "provided that in any sale or transfer of vessels covered by the Agreement, the company would obtain commitments that the NMU contract would be fulfilled; specifically to preserve the jobs and job rights of the NMU seamen and to maintain the wages, pension rights and other eco­ nomic benefits and working conditions required by the Agreement." There was no problem with the clause until 1971 when NMU-contracted Commerce Tankers tried to sell the SS Barbara to Vantage Steamship, an SIUcontracted company. Commerce Tankers, said the Pilot, gave no assurances that the NMU job preservation clause would be complied with, so the Union blocked the sale of the ship through court action. The next eight years of court battles were marked by apparent victories for the NMU only to be reversed by higher court rulings. In the meantime, Commerce sold the SS Barbara to Plaza Shipping, which operated it under NMU contract until selling it for scrap. In the end, the NLRB ruled the NMU job preservation clause was illegal. Commerce and Vantage, in turn, sued the NMU for triple damages amounting to $11,340,000 under the Sherman AntiTrust Act. The U.S. Court of Appeals finally ruled in favor of the companies and the NMU settled out of court for the $1.1 million figure. The same thing cannot be said for a number of other unions that make up the seagoing labor force in this country. It's hot that we haven't been affected by the problems of our industry. In fact, we have felt the same kind of pressure as every other segment of our industry. The difference is that we have not allowed our problems to overwhelm us. Instead, we have taken the initiative to meet our problems head on and to do whatever must be done to overcome them. We have participated fully on the political front in the face of unprecedented opposition to labor oriented issues. We have intensified our educational programs at the Lundeberg School to prepare our membership for the challenges and responsibilities of a changing job in a changing industry. There is no question that our Union is moving forward despite the ever increasing obstacles in our way. In 1978 alone, we succeeded in increasing our job base by hundreds of deep sea and inland jobs. We accomplished this at a time when most other maritime unions were fighting simply to maintain what they already have. Again though, the advances we have made have not come about by luck. It has taken a collective effort from everyone involved in the SIU to get the job done. There's just one problem. In our industry the job is never done. It used to be that you were at least as good as your last fight. Now, you're only as good as the fight you're in. We must face the fact that the prospects for our industry are at best questionable. There are many directions in which the industry can go. But believe me, if we in the SIU do not continue to pool our collective resources for the good of all, there is only one direction our industry is heading and that is down. As we move into 1979—the 41st year of our existence—the SIU is ready to put into effect the most comprehensive political, educational and organizational programs in our history. It is a statement of fact that the success or failure of these programs will have a tremendous impact on what the future will be like for us; As it has always been, though, the success of our programs depends directly on the level of the support they receive from the SIU membership. It is not enough to say that you support the efforts of your Union. Each individual member must participate in the programs themselves to the utmost of his ability. With everyone working together and doing their fair share, the SIU will continue to move forward and continue to meet the problems and challenges facing us all. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 40, No. 12, December 1978. (ISSN #0160-2047) o'O rourtn /we., urooKiyn, N.T 2 / LOG / December 1978 �I r SlU to Launch Drive Fair SPAD Checkoffs in New Year •i i The SIU is launching a new and expanded political action program starting with the new year in order to lay 'ap- even more solid foundation for our members' job security. ^ > We have the brightest job picture in the maritime industry. But if you take a look at the state of the industry all around us, you'll realize why increased -political activity is an essential move for the future. Through constant efforts in all areas, the SIU has managed to stay on top of the industry, contracting new com­ panies that are still moving ahead with new technology and new vessels. But without legislation tp protect and promote the health of the entire maritime industry, even these com­ panies are not secure. No matter how good shipping is now, we can't ignore the political reality that can cut it back in the future. We have to keep working in Washington, working even harder for the kind of legislation that keeps your job security intact, next year and in the years to come. For these critical reasons, the SIU has developed a more effective way for the membership to support SPAD, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation fund. As of Jan. 1, 1979, Union representatives will no longer be asking you for the $20 or more contribution to SPAD. All contribu­ tions will be solicited in the form of the new 30 cents a day deduction program, started last summer. The Union's goal is to sign up all deep-sea members to the checkoff program. Once you sign an authorization form, 30 cents per day from your vacation benefit payment will be deducted and transferred from the Seafarers Vacation Plan to SPAD. If you have already signed one of these forms, sign another after Jan. I to start off the new program. Only one form will count no matter how many forms you sign. The automatic deduction program has replaced the previous methods of collecting for SPAD for several reasons. It is an easy way for you to support SPAD. It is a better way for the Union to reach our mobile membership. And it cuts down on our administrative costs of constantly soliciting and processing out-of-pocket donations. But above all, if we all sign the authorizations for the program, the SI U will be able to count on a regular, substantial flow of money to carry on our political activity. The need to work for positive maritime legislation makes it absolutely crucial that we get everyone's support for this program. Seafarers are advised that because of the SWs new SPAD checkoff program, as of Jan. I, 1979, S/U Patrolmen will not solicit or accept cash donations to SPAD. States Line, 1 of 3 Remaining PMA Companies, Files Bankruptcy The States Line filed for protection under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act in U.S. District Court this month and began winding down their opera­ tions. The demise of the San Franciscobased company translates to a loss of nine vessels for the members of SI UN Aaffiliated Pacific District Unions. States four Ro/Ro's and five breakbulk vessels, all operating in the Far East or Southeast Asia to U.S. West Coast trade routes, were the bread-andbutter of close to 500 American sea­ men, and more than 1,000 shoreside workers. When the last of the States' fleet docks in San Francisco after completing their Pacific runs, the West Coast operators association will be left with only two member companies, represent­ ing 31 ships between them. Earlier this year, two other West Coast companies halted operations. Prudential Lines sold their operation to SlU-contracted Delta Line. And Pacific Far East Lines went bankrupt. Matson and American President Lines are the last remaining companies in the Pacific Maritime Association, which is the main source of employment for members of the Sailor's Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union. Members of the former Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, which recently merged with the SIU A&G District, also crew PMA vessels. States had been having financial problems for some time. Heavily in debt, the company's $92 million in liabilities far outweigh their $16 million assets. States still owes the Maritime Administration $87 million in construc­ tion loans and mortgage guarantees on its nine Pacific trade ships as well as two INDEX Legislative News Alaska Oil Fight SIU in Washington Hess Decision Union News IMCO Manning Scholarships President's Report Headquarters Notes El Paso. Arzew Brotherhood in Action At Sea-Ashpre SPAD Checkoff USPHS Improvements Great Lakes Picture Inland Lines SPAD Honor Roll Waterman Ships. r States Goes Under Page 7 Pages 9-10 Page 11 Page 5 Page 31 Page 2 Page 7 Page 15 Page 28 Page 18 Back Page Page 25 Page 8 Page 6 Pages 38-39 Page 2 Page 3 breakbulk carriers which are on charter to Prudential Lines. While there is some talk that States may make a comeback once its fi­ nancial difficulties are straightened out, that prospect is, ^t best, a dim one. Under federal bankruptcy laws, the company will undergo a reorganization, which means they will stay in business, at least nominally, while their debts are stretched out and their creditors slowly paid off. Though reorganization leaves the door open for the company to resume operations, the fact that States has stopped accepting cargo bookings weighs heavily against that possibility. I here was a more concrete hope for revitalizing the States fleet as negotia­ tions for the sale of the company to Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. were underway. But those hopes were choked off as Lykes Bros., uneasy about re­ opening the antitrust controversy surrounding their recent merger with LTV Corp., suspended the purchase talks. l ykes' decision not to buy may have been clinched, however, by the fact that the operating subsidies States received from the Maritime Administration are due to expire at the end of the year. Without the operating subsidies, Lykes would have been buying only the States fleet, not the important trade routes that usually accompany the purchase of one shipping company by another. A spokesman for Lykes announced that the company had no plans to resume the States' sale talks. And that makes States another casualty statistic for the U.S. fleet. At'Sea Medical Care Due for a Booster Shot Emergency medical care on American merchant ships is simply inadequate. There are no doctors aboard. And normally, only one or two crewmembers aboard have any knowledge about emergency medical treatment. In addition, there is no standardized medicine chest for the American fleet. And the medical supplies that are carried on U.S. ships are often inadequate or outdated. However, thanks to the efforts of the SIU, other maritime unions, USPHS and the Coast Guard, this situation will soon change, hopefully within the next six months. USPHS officials in Washington announced last month that they are preparing to publish a 474 page medical guide for the U.S. merchant marine. This volume will contain an outline of what should be carried in a shipboard medicine chest, as well as complete illustrations of basic medical pro­ cedures. A Coast Guard spokesman said that the U.S.C.G. would then pass regu­ lations requiring that the USPHS General News National unemployment How to Treat Burns Ship's Digests Dipatcher's Reports; Great Lakes Inland Waters Deep Sea ' Dry Bulk Fleet Training Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading Piney Point Grads T.I. Scholarships # A SIU V.P. Earl Shepard Dies at 65 Earl "Bull" Shepard, SIU Atlantic Coast Area Vice President and one of the most highly respected leaders in America's maritime labor movement. Page 28 Page 33 Page 30 Page 5 Page 36 Page 35 Pages 12-13 Page 28 Page 32 Page 27 Page 2-' - Hopefully, the recent announcements by the Coast Guard and USPHS will begin to turn the situation around. The SIU is willing and ready to do its part in training our members in proper emergency care. The Union already conducts a program at Piney Point for cardio pulmonary resuscitation. But the Union needs the help of USPHS in setting up a more comprehensive program. The sooner this comes about, the better for American seamen. At Presstime: Page 26 Page 23 Page 34 Membership News New Pensioners Final Departures USNS Columbia New Towboat Special Features SIU and the . 95th Congress manual and all designated medical supplies he carried on all U.S. ships. In addition, the SIU, with the help of PHS, is hoping to run a medical training program for chief stewards so that each vessel would he guaranteed that at least one crewmember is properly trained in emergency medical care. At-sea medical care has been sorely lacking for a long time. The SIU has often registered complaints with the Coast Guard about the situation. Earl "Bull" Shepard died Dec. 19, 1978 after open heart surgery at the age of 65. A charter member of the SIU and an official since 1945, Brother Shepard was one of the hardest working and best liked officers in the Union. Brother Shepard was born in Gorham. 111. on Sept. 4, 1913. Before becoming a merchant seaman in 1936, he worked as a construction workerand farm worker. He sailed from 1936 to 1945 when he went to work for the Union as an organizer, which he did successfully for three years. From 1947 to 1960, he worked as agent in New Orleans, New York and Baltimore. He became SIU Vice President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast in I960, a post he held until his death. Brother Shepard was headquartered in the port of Baltimore at the time of his death. Brother Shepard is survived by his wife, Edith; son. Earl, Jr.; daughters, Nancy and Darla; five stepchildren, six grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. The Log will carry complete details about Brother Shepard and his long history as an SIU official in the January 1979 issue. Pages 19-22 ' '••ii December 1978 / LOG / 3 �I 4 / LOG / December 1978 �-'m?" S-#i U.S. to Submit Strong Labor Proposal to IMCO London Meeting Will Decide Worldwide Manning Standards for Merchant Vessels U.S. maritime labor has laid a solid foundation for the safe operation of merchant vessels in its final proposal for worldwide manning standards. Drafted by the SIU and other maritime unions, the proposal is expected to comprise the U.S. position on manning at the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization conference to be held in London in January. Earl Shepherd, head of the SIU delegation which prepared the proposal, said that it represents "an important step toward maritime labor's goal for overall safety on the seas." The other unions which contributed to it at a joint meeting Nov. 28 with representatives of the Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration are: the National Maritime Union, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. Labor's purpose in drawing up documents for the IMCO conference was not to set specific numbers of required crewmembers, but rather to clearly establish the principles for de­ termining minimum manning levels. These are based on an essential concept underlying minimum manning, which the proposal points out: "Mini­ mum manning does not mean the minimum number in the sense of the fewest tolerable, but the minimum number that will be adequate for the safety of ships, crews, passengers, cargo, property and the environment at all times." All of the points outlined in the proposal relate to this basic idea. All aspects of ship operation are covered so that the document serves as a compre­ hensive framework for safety. It includes the factors that must be considered in setting manning, from the type of vessel, voyage and cargo to the complete physical needs of the crew. It spells out definite requirements, such as the following, which are needed to eliminate existing hazards on merchant vessels: • The normal workday should be eight hours with a three-watch system to apply to the deck and engine departments in seagoing ships. Neither the master nor the chief engineer should be assigned to n watch. This should also apply to small ships, used on short international or near-coastal voyages. Vessels such as offshore oil and gas supply boats, for example, are not now covered by safe minimum crew levels. • There should be adequate manning to cover "peak workload conditions" and to cope with emergencies, including possible breakdowns of automated equipment and aiding other ships in distress. • Human endurance must be con­ sidered so that manning levels do not jeopardize the seafarer's health. More­ over, there is a need to provide a "significantly higher level of medical care on board ships, substantially beyond the first-aid concept." The contribution of the steward department should be recognized in terms of the overall health and hygiene of the crew. The proposal stresses the fact that "all shipboard activities are interlinked." Since the health of the crew and the safe operation of the vessel go hand in hand, manning levels must reflect all ship­ board responsibilities. For this reason, the SIU has prepared a detailed descrip­ tion of the duties performed by all departments, which will be submitted as part of the U.S. manning proposal at the IMCO conference next month. The U.S. position will be finalized at the last meeting of labor, management and government representatives for maritime to be held late this month. Destitute U.S. Dry Bulk Fleet Looking to Better Days The condition of the U.S. dry-bulk fleet was recently described by Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell as being, "sorely inade­ quate." Blackwell's remarks on the plight of the U.S. dry-bulk fleet were delivered last month at the International Cargo Conference in New York. Speaking of the need to build up the dry-bulk fleet, Blackwell said, "expan­ sion of U.S.-flag capability in bulk shipping has a high priority at the Maritime Administration." Considering that the U.S. dry-bulk fleet has been allowed to dwindle to a measly 19 ships—most of which are more than 30 years old—the MARAD commitment to spur a build-up in the bulk fleet is a welcome if belated one. Less Than 2% Goes U.S. The fact of the matter is, dry-bulk cargoes amount to more than 40 percent You Can't Afford Not To of the total foreign trade tonnage of the U.S. But less than two percent of our bulk cargoes are carried in U.S.-flag ships. So the attention being given to the dry-bulk fleet, as of late, is long overdue. The pathetic condition that the fleet is now in, is simply contrary to the best interests of our country. There are, however, some positive signs that the U.S. dry-bulk fleet is taking a turn for the better. Blackwell noted that five dry-bulk carriers are presently being built by the Levingston Shipbuilding Co. in Texas. When the first of these 616-foot, 36,414 dwt ships is delivered in late 1980, they will be crewed by SIU seamen, as will the remaining four ships. Blackwell said that the construction of these new U.S. dry-bulk carriers is, "an important first step in revitalizing the U.S.-flag dry-bulk fleet." He added that, "It is .. . only the first wave of what we hope will be a growing tide of activity in bulk shipping." The dry-bulk carrier is—or should be —an important part of the U.S. merchant marine. Certainly, the capabil­ ity of hauling bulk cargoes is a vital one, and one in which we are now sadly and dangerously lacking. Important bulk cargoes now being imported by the U.S. (mostly in foreign bottoms), and the percent of our total bulk consumption that they constitute, include: iron ore, 35 percent; lead, 62 percent; manganese ore, 99 percent; nickel, 90 percent; copper, 40 percent; and bauxite, 85 percent. (These figures are from 1975.) As well as the need for new dry-bulk ships, MARAD's Blackwell also stressed the need for new and improved bulk cargo handling facilities in the U.S. In his speech at the Bulk Cargo Handling Conference he called for, "greater port capacity and improved cargo handling methods." He also urged that, "new emphasis must be placed on the development of bulk terminals." In concluding his remarks before the Bulk Cargo Handling Conference, Blackwell defined MARAD's role in improving the U.S. dry-bulk fleet, saying that it, "can provide only the catalysts for such improvements. In the long run, the levels of interest and investment by private industry will determine the degree of meaningful new activity in this area." The U.S. dry-bulk fleet has been a victim of utter neglect for many years. Though things are looking up for it, it has a long way to go to reach a level that will satisfy the economic and security needs of our country. Cove Communicator Committee The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program pays you while you go to school at HLS. It gives you free room, board and books. It helps you earn wheelhouse time while you learn boathandling skills. And HLS graduates get day-for-day worktime credit. You can't afford not to apply for a Towboat Operator Scholarship See your SIU Representative or contact HLS for details Recertified Bosun Carl Thompson (seated r. rear) ship's chairman of the ST Cove Communicator (Cove Shipping) stands by for a payoff with some of the crew and the Ship's Committee on Nov. 15 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y, In the Ship's Committee are (seated I. rear) Chief Pumpman R. Breeden, educational director and (seated front 1. to r.) AB Tom Seager, Chief Steward/Cook James A. Hollen, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate Daniel Breaux and Deck Delegate R.D. Whaley. Standing (rear I. to r.) are H. Knuckles of the steward department, OS Y.S. Onar and Steward Delegate A. Johnson. December 1978 / LOG / 5 m �r AFL-CiO Legislative Head Biemilier to Retire, Mississippi River System "It is unthinkable that the waterways industry could end up with user charges and no new Lock and Dam 26." 1 his was the parting statement from the National Committee on Locks and Dam 26, which formally dissolved on Nov. 13 after achieving its goal for enactment of legislation authorizing the l.ock and Dam 26 project at Alton, 111. The legislation, H.R. 8533, which was signed into law by President Carter on Oct. 21, also imposes waterways user charges beginning Oct. 1, 1980. The National Committee warned that L D 26 construction could become "ensnarled in lengthy litigation." Rebuilding the lock can't begin until a court suit against it, brought by a coalition of railroads and environmental groups, is defeated. Right now, the court is still in the process of reviewing the environmental impact statement prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the project. If the statement is found insufficient, as the opposition has charged, another will have to be prepared which could take more than a year itself. in the meantime, the National Committee has turned over the responsibility of carrying on the fight in court to another waterways organization, the Association for the Improvement of the Mississippi River. The Committee urged continuing support for this crucial effort and for future fights against the "inevitable attempts to escalate the user charges." AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ drew J. Biemilier, 72, will retire from the Federation's department at the end of this month. He has been director since 1956. George Meany, president of the AFLCIO, said in accepting the resignation that Biemiller's "one goal" in his long career has been "to make this a better world for all of us and for our children and grandchildren. . . . Every piece of social welfare legislation enacted in the last two decades carries a union label and Andy Biemilier deserves a major share of the credit for each victory." Jacksonville, Fla. A brand-new boat wascrewed in this port last month. The Admiral, a 5,600 hp. ocean-going tug, is the first piece of equipment for the newly formed and newly contracted Admiral l owing and Barge Co. She carries a top to bottom SI U crew who are now operating the tug between U.S. Navy ba.ses in Norfolk, Va. and (iuantanamo Bay, Cuba. Andrew J. Biemilier Succeeding Biemilier will be Kenneth Young, 51, associate director of the department since 1971 and a member of its legislative staff since 196*7. He is a former reporter and longtime member of the American Newspaper Guild. Biemilier started out as a teacher at Cornell and the University of Pennsyl­ vania. In the 1930s in Milwaukee, Wise, he cut his first political teeth becoming a union organizer and editor of a labor newspaper. As an early Socialist there, he became the Progressive Party's floor leader in the state legislature. Later he served two terms in the U.S. Congress as a Democratic representative under the tutelage of House Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas. At the 1948 Democratic Convention, Rep. Biemilier and the late Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey made political history by being instrumental in the adoption of a strong minority report backing civil rights which led to the Dixiecrat walkout and helped to get President Harry S. Truman elected. He Joined the legislative staff of the former AFL in 1935 becoming chief lobbyist for the merged AFL-CIO three years later. Biemilier once told reporters that he has operated under the instructions he got from Meany when he took the legislative Job: "Don't beg, don't threaten and don't ever assume you are 100 percent right." New Orleans Cre.scent lowing is primarily a shipdocking operation in this port, but the company's latest tug has been doing some deep sea towing. The Jason Smiili, a remodeled boat, was crewed by SlU Boatmen on Nov. 3. Her first trip was to South America. Houston (j & H lowing is going to dominate the new boat news throughout most of the new year. I he company has shipyard orders for nine tugs and the first one is expected by the end of January. Two months later the second" will be delivered and after that, one new boat a month will be delivered until all nine are in service. Ihe total will add about 80 new Jobs for SlU Boatmen by the fall of 1979. The new boats will bring the fleet up to 40 vessels and will allow expansion in both shipdocking and deep sea towing operations. iOKl£M>rHINi(»CtjlC>l Mobile, Ah. SlU Boatmen with Mobile Towing have ratified a new three year contract and pension and welfare agreements along the lines of the recent gains made by SlU members in the inland industry. These include a $100 increase in the monthly pension payment, extended welfare coverage and higher vacation benefits under the SlU industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan. Mobile Towing, a shipdocking operation, employs 18 SlU deckhands and oilers. Banner Committee Iff you know liow to koop things cold, you'll always bo neodod aboard ships that carry roffrigorated containors. So tako tlio Maintenanco off Shipboard Reffrigoratod Systoms course at HLS. It starts March 5. Paying off on Nov. 18 at the Citco Dock, Linden. N.J. is the Ship's Committee of the SI Banner (lOT) of (1. to r.) Cook/Baker Joe Simpson, steward delegate; Deck Delegate 1. W. Thomson. Bosun Jack Higgins. ship's chairman and Engine Delegate William Beatty. 6 / LOG / December 1978 When you ffinish you get a certifficate off completion ffrom HIS—your ticket into the booming job market aboard U.S.-fflag ships ffor seaffarers with roeffer maintenance skills* To enroll, see your SHI Represen­ tative or contact HLS. �.. ^ . -ur- - > . 4i ''i Hradquarter^ by SIU Execulive Vice President Frank Drozak i Upgrade Your Skills in '79 I boking back over 1978, I can say without reservation, that it has been J a good year for the SIU membership. The real measure of any year, though, comes down to what really counts for the working man—jobs. In this respect, 1978 was a very good year for us. But 1979 looks even better. If you read the Log regularly this year, you know that every month at least one new deep sea ship and one new inland vessel were crewed by SIU members. And this good news is going to continue in next year's Log. It's good news because the constant flow of new vessels into the SIUcontracted fleet provides SIU members with a constant supply of new and expanding job opportunities. The flow of LNG ships started with two vessels in 1977 and increased by five more this year. Next year at least six new LNG ships are expected to be delivered to SlU-contracted companies, which means that Seafarers will be manning a total of 13 LNG carriers by the end of 1979, or early 1980. Our members will also crew the first of 14 new diesel powered vessels now being built by our contracted companies. And in the inland industry, one company alone has shipyard orders for nine new tugs—all due out next year. These new construction figures add up to a tremendous number of new jobs for Seafarers and Boatmen. And the Union is working on contracts for even more vessels, now just in the planning stage. fi This is why upgrading has been and will continue to be my message to the membership. It means that new and more challenging jobs are readily available if you are willing to take the time to learn the skills needed to fill these jobs. In this industry, which is prone to ups and downs, upgrading is your best bet to cash in on the good shipping of today and to bank on job security in the years to come. Now is the time to go for a deep sea rating or for an inland license; to gain your full book shipping rights through the "A" Seniority Program; or to get the specialized training required to sail on LNG carriers, dieselpowered ships or any of the new automated vessels coming out each month. If you do, you can enjoy the high paying jobs available now and have the extra advantage that a rating, full seniority rights and special skills will provide if shipping gets tough. The SIU has a full political program planned for the new year to keep the job picture bright for SIU members. You also have a full year ahead of you. Make it another good one by supporting your Union and moving ahead in your career through the educational opportunities available to you at the Lundeberg School. Donnybrook Brewing Over Alaskan Oil Export Plan Although the future of the U.S. tanker fleet appears secure for the moment, it's a short-term security which could run out as early as this summer. The tenuous hold the U.S. tanker fleet currently has in the Alaskan oil trade could snap this June when a statute' known as the McKinney Amendment expires. This amendment to the Alaskan Pipeline Bill, mandates that Alaskan oil cannot be exported without an Act of Congress. When that restriction lapses, however, the controversy over whether the U.S. should export Alaskan crude to Japan will begin to broil once again. On one side of the export battle are the oil companies, the U.S. Department of Energy and the State legislature of Alaska, which are all supporting plans to export Alaskan crude to Japan and bring in replacement oil supplies from the Middle East—all on foreign flag ships. On the other side are the SIU and many other maritime labor and industry groups who argue that plans to export Alaskan crude seriously threaten the jobs of American seamen and the security of the U.S. tanker fleet. Another point sgalnst the export plans is that when Congress first approved construction of the TransAlaska Pipeline, they made a promise to the American people that no oil produced here would be sold outside the U.S. If the Alaskan oil export scheme becomes a reality. Congress will not only have reneged on that promise, but will be forcing the U.S. to become increasingly dependent on the Middle East for oil. Oil From Mexico The oil companies, however, have found a way to ease the queasiness of some Congressmen and Senators over relying on imports from the unstable Middle Eastern countries. Backers of the export plans have suggested bring­ ing oil to the East Coast from Mex­ ico instead of the OPEC countries. While the Mexican connection may make the export scheme more palatable to certain members of Congress, who would otherwise oppose a move to make the U.S. more dependent on Middle Eastern oil, it is no change at all as far as the jobs of American seamen and the stability of the U.S. tanker fleet are concerned. The SIU has been among the most vocal critics of the Alaskan crude export plans since those plans were first introduced. Testifying before Congres­ sional hearings held during the last session of Congress, the Union scored the arguments of Big Oil that the U.S. merchant fleet doesn't have sufficient tanker tonnage to move the crude which has temporarily backed up on the West Coast. Not only are there already enough tankers in the U.S. fleet to move the Alaskan oil down to the lower 48 states, but there are oil carriers still being built in U.S. shipyards, ordered specifically for the Alaskan trade. "Alaskan crude oil exports," AFLClO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller told a House Subcommittee, "would force from two to three million tons of U.S. tankers into lay-up with the loss of thousands of jobs for U.S. seamen." The oil companies' claims that ex­ ports are the only way to ease the glut of Alaskan crude on the West Coast are also overplayed. If the oil companies would retrofit existing West Coast refineries to handle the crude and build West to East continental pipelines, the West Coast oil surplus would soon disappear. However, most of the oil companies haven't moved to either retrofit or construct alternative pipeline systems because they stand to make significantly higher profits by selling the oil to Japan than by channeling it down to the lower United-States. Sohio Project, The one bright spot in what has turned out to be the Alaskan oil debacle is that California voters have given Standard Oil of Ohio (Sohio) a green light to begin building a tanker terminal and pipeline from Long Beach, Calif. When it's built, the $1 billion distribution system will be able to handle 500,000 barrels of Alaskan oil a day, channeling the crude from Prudhoe Bay to markets in the Middle East via the Long Beach facility. But plans for the facility may backfire. Snarled by red tape surround­ ing issuance of a necessary construction permit by the South Coast Air Quality District Board and approval of that permit by the California Air Quality Management District, construction of the terminal and pipeline could be stalled for anywhere from one to three years. Such long-term delays may cause Sohio to scrap plans for the facility altogether. "As delays and costs accum­ ulate," said Sohio's chairman and chief executive officer Alton W. Whitehouse, "the time may come when the investment may no longer be attractive." "We are approaching limits beyond which the project cannot proceed," Whitehouse continued, adding, "if those limits are exceeded, we all lose." Seafarers, U.S. maritime and the country in general have a lot to lose if Sohio doesn't build its facility. And even more to lose if plans to export the Alaskan crude to Japan go through. Americans will be forced to pay higher prices for imported oil instead of using our own supplies, U.S. waters will be threatened by increased numbers of unsafe, improperly manned foreign flag ships. And American seamen and shippers will suffer a loss of jobs and revenues. The SIU, as well as other maritime labor and industry spokesmen, feel the overall price for the U.S. of the Alaskan oil scheme is too high to pay. SIU Pressure Gets MSG to Drop Panamanian Service Under pressure from the SIU, the Military Sealift Command has dropped its use of foreign-flag vessels in a domestic trade and awarded new contracts to American operators. The MSG accepted bids last month for the three U.S.-flag vessels, including two SlU-contracted fugs, to haul cargo from Port Canaveral, Fla. to ports on the U.S. Air Force Eastern Test Range in the Caribbean. Panamanian-registered vessels had been operating in this domestic trade since 1974 under Jones Act waivers. Since many of the Caribbean ports are U.S. possessions covered by the Jones Act, the waivers were needed to bypass this statutory protection for American vessels to carry cargo between American ports. Waivers are allowed when U.S.flag vessels are not available to carry trade. But after investigation into the matter, which began early this year, the Transportation Institute discovered that the military was not giving U.S. operators a chance to compete with the Panamanians. T.I., a research group for the U.S. maritime industry, found out that the MSG had not let out public bids for the trade since the last contract was signed with the foreign-flag operation in 1974. When confronted by T.I. and the SIU, the military claimed that no American vessels were available for the trade, or were available only at exorbi­ tant rates. Under increasing pressure from the SIU, and due to the f^act that the Panamanian vessels were becoming unsatisfactory, the MSG finally agreed to let out new reques*" for hid-. The result was an overwhelming response from U.S. operators. When the bids were opened, U.S. vessels came in low enough to take over the trade. On Nov. 9, MSG awarded contracts to three U.S. tugs to perform the work formerly done by the Panamanian vessels. Two are tug/barge combina­ tions owned by SlU-contracted Crow­ ley Maritime and the third is a vessel owned by Acadian Marine, a non­ union company. The Crowley vessels came in at a cost below the Acadian tug and will carry more cargo. They are the tug Noatak and the tug Arthur, which will begin operations out of Port Canaveral with SIU crews in January. December 1978 / LOG / 7 ,1 �The Lakes Picture ALGONAC Cold weather all across the country signals the beginning of the end of the Great Lakes shipping season. SIU contracted companies on the Great Lakes have begun laying up their vessels. The Consumers /*ower (American Steamship Co.) laid up in Toledo the last week in November along with the Kinsman Enterprise (Kinsman Lines). The Belle River, American Steamship's thousand footer, is scheduled to lay up in Duluth before Christmas. FRANKFORT The City of Milwaukee, the newest SlU-contracted car ferry, began its Kewaunee to Frankfort run this month with a 27 man SIU crew. The car ferry was leased by the Michigan Interstate Railway Co. from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad which terminated its car ferry operations last month. MIRC's car ferry Viking is in the shipyard for her five-year checkup and will join the City of Milwaukee as soon as necessary repairs are completed. In addition, the state of Wisconsin recently appropriated funds to refurbish the car ferry AK Atkinson which has been out of service for the last four years. When the Atkinson begins running it will restore MIRC to a three-boat operation and open up many employment opportunities for Great Lakes Seafarers. CHICAC^O The crew of the SlU-contracted Medusa Challenger (Cement Transit Co.) really care ahout each other. Conveyorman Robert Verboam (left) wanted to make sure that if Chief Steward Larry Geiger ever falls overboard, he'll have something to hold onto. So, on behalf of the whole crew, Verboam presented the chief steward with his own, personal life ring which fits Geiger's ample girth better than the standard sized rings. CLEVELAND The Federal Office of Management and Budget has okayed $300,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a year-long study of harbor dredging and improvement at the port of Cleveland. Though Congress has already authorized $30 million to deepen and develop the harbor, the construction can't be^ until the study is concluded. Part of the project includes deepening the east basin of the harbor from its present depth of 25 feet to 28 feet. Deepening the harbor will allow the new 1,000 foot ore carriers io call at the harbor which is a possible site for a new ore dock being planned by Republic Steel. ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY As the 1978 shipping season winds to its close it looks less and less likely that the St. Lawrence Seaway System will be cleared by the scheduled closing dates. Traffic in both the Welland Canal section (which was scheduled to close Dec. 6) and the Montreal-Lake Ontario section (with a closing date set for Dec. 15) is even heavier than at the end of the 1977 shipping season. And last year's Seaway closing on Dec. 26 was the latest in the System's history. Part of the reason for this year's backup is the recently settled strike by Canadian marine engineers and deck officers which idled most of Canada's Great Lakes fleet for eight days. Canadian shippers have stepped up activity in an effort to move stockpiled cargo before the winter freeze. In addition, only 12 ships a day can move through the Welland Canal. At last count there were 119 ocean vessels above the Canal and 10 more waiting to transit the Canal to Lake Erie. A spokeswoman for the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. pointed out that at this time last year there were only 87 ships above Welland. An extension of the Seaway's closing deadline will be expensive for the ships that don't make it through by the closing dates. Any ships still in the System after the deadline will be required to pay fines which range from $20,()00 to $80,000 a day per vessel. One way to solve the traffic problems on the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes is to extend the shipping season. The Army Corps of Engineers has been conducting a Winter Navigation Demonstration Program on the Upper Great Lakes for the past eight years to test the feasibility of opening up the waterway to year-round commerce. The season extension program will end next year unless Congress authorizes funds to keep it going. And, despite endorsement of the project by many labor, industry and government spokesmen, refunding of the program seems unlikely. Much of the opposition to a longer shipping season comes from New York's Governor Hugh Carey and the Michigan United Conservation Club. Both the governor and the environmental group say that the impact an extended shipping season will have on the environment has not been adequately studied. The Michigan conservation group charged that a season extension would: make spring flooding worse; endanger fish and wildlife; stir up river and lake sediments containing heavy metal and organic pollution and cut hydroelectric power by 15 percent because of ice jamming. Congressman Philip Ruppe (R-Mich.) disagrees with the Conservation Club's concerns. He pointed out that an environmental study which would be conducted during the first three years of a winter shipping season would determine any negative impact on the environment winter shipping might cause and would also recommend necessary corrective measures. Ruppe said he supported the season extension program as long as it would "materially contribute to the economic welfare of the Great Lakes region... and is consistent with national transportation policies . . ." In spite of any support or opposition to the program, the fate of an extended shipping season on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway System is now up to Congress to decide. A Cool LNG Crew A strike by 1500 workers against the American Ship Building Co. has idled the repair facility since Aug. 15. The strike has affected many SlU-contracted Great Lakes ships which are repaired at the company's Chicago and Toledo shipyards throughout the shipping season. The impact on SIU Lakers may be even greater if the dispute isn't settled by the time the shipping season ends. Several SlU-contracted companies lay up their vessels at the Chicago yard and as many as 20 Union ships winter at the Toledo facility. Since the strike has already lasted over three months. Great Lakes ship operators have begun making alternative arrangements to lay up their ships in either Sturgeon Bay or Duluth. I The feasibility of using Hovercraft, air cushion vehicles which skim over the surface of water, is being studied as an alternative form of transportation by several U.S. states. Hovercraft are used as passenger and supply ferries in Europe and are being tested in remote areas of Alaska. The city of Chicago is also taking a look at the vessels to detefmine whether they could be used to carry commuters along the city's rivers and canals. The city wants to link suburban areas with Chicago's downtown by running Hovercraft on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. 8 / LOG / December 1978 Assembling at Headquarters in the port of New York on Nov. 27 before heading north to Quincy, Mass, is the crew of the LNG Leo (Energy Transport). They are (rear I. to r.) Chief Steward/Cook A. De Champ; Cook/Baker Patrick Geary; ABs Tom Redes; Rich PiaskOwski and Edward Thompson; Wiper Jeff Yarmola; GSU Jon N. Anderson; OS Mark T blark and AB C. L HickenbotarTi. In front (I. to r.) are QMED Warren Shoun; OS Robert Tremblay; GSU Kevir^ Thatcher; OS Periy Cubeta; QMED Ramon Camacho and GSU Michael Manuel. iq i �ttt in tDnslpnaton Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CIO U.S. Shipyards May Deliver 32 LNG Carriers As many as 32 new liquified natural gas carriers could come out of U.S. shipyards if the various LNG projects now pending go through, according to assistant secretary of commerce Robert J. Blackwell. Speaking at the launching of Energy Trans­ port Corp.'s fifth LNG ship, the SlU-contracted Leo, Blackwell said projects to import LNG from Trinidad, Nigeria, Chile and Australia are currently in the works. The U.S. now imports LNG from Algeria, Indonesia and Iran. Blackwell praised the highly developed technology of U.S. shipbuilders which, he said, has made the U.S. a "formidable competitor" in the LNG transport industry. The U.S-flag fleet of LNG carriers is the largest in the world, the assistant commerce secretary continued, noting that 13 American flag carriers would be plying the LNG trade by next year. There are'now seven LNG ships in the U.S. fleet, all crewed by SIU members. DECEMBER 1978 Legislative. Aclministrative and Regiilatorv Happenings Deep Seabed Mining Proven Feasible The first results of tests and experiments being conducted by several deep seabed mining concerns indicate continuous mining of deep seabed minerals is feasible. The U.S.-based Ocean Mining Associates said their 20,000 ton converted ore carrier raised mineral nodules from a depth of three miles at a rate of 50 tons an hour, demonstrating that commercial production of deep sea minerals is ready to begin. Several mining companies have sent out experimental vessels in anticipation of passage by Congress of an Ocean Mining Bill which would green light their deep sea mineral retrieval operations. An SlU-backed ocean mining bill came through the House of Representatives, but not the Senate, in the 95th Congress and contained three amendments which would mean jobs for Seafarers and other American workers in the ocean mining industry. Because of the bill's job security clauses ocean mining legislation is one of the Union's top priorities for the 96th Congress. SIU Upgraders Get Political Briefings From Congress Aide, AFL-CIO Officials Report Cites Growth of Perishable Cargoes as Boon to U.S Shippers A potentially lucrative market for U.S. flag operators could open up with the growth of perishable cargoes in the U.S. foreign trade if capacity in both U.S. flag liner and non-liner service increases to meet the demand. These were the conclusions of a report titled "U.S.-Flag Transportation of Perishable Imports and Exports," prepared for the Maritime Administration. The report found that "by 1985 the perishables export market could almost double in liner service, increase over 60 percent in non-liner service and the import market could grow by 25 percent," if U.S.-flag refrigerated capacity increases an average of eight percent a year. In order to meet rising demands in this profitable trade, the report recommended that "U.S.-flag carriers with MarAd support undertake a multiyear, multifaceted cooperative effort to increase U.S.-flag carriage of re­ frigerated commodities," by: increasing the fraction of refrigerated capacity on existing and new ships; improving shipboard refrigeration technology; improving port and intermodal refrigerated services; and introducing U.S.-flag refrigerated non-liner operations. Beefing up overall U.S.-flag refrigerated capacity will be a boon to the maritime industry, the report concluded, by "creating seagoing and shoreside jobs and by promoting shipbuilding." In addition, the U.S. balance of trade picture will brighten since refrigerated export trade is outstripping imports, if U.S.-flag operators recognize the opportunities connected with the growth of perishable cargoes and undertake "the special efforts required for exploiting them." SPAD b tkc SlU's poWinl fiimi iM om pibMicainia WnhiaclM. D.C. TW SIU aslu lor nd •ccer<> coatribalioM only. Tlw Union IN« Ibc nKHMy donated lo SPAD lo sapforl Hw ekction canpnixnn of ItgWalon who have shown a pro-martthnc or pro-labor record. SPAD enablcf the SIU lo work effectively on the vital Bteritiae bsws ia the Coapess. The« are bam that have a dbect iaipact oa the jobs and fob Mcarily oi aff SIU awaihen, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU astes its asembets to coatlaoe their llae record ol sapport for SPAD. A nwaiber can coatribate lo the SPAD land as he or she sees St. or auke no contribation at aff withoat fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report b filed with the Federal Elec­ tion CoBHnbsioa. It b available for pnrchase froai the FEC Washii«toa.D.C. SIU "A" Seniority Upgraders attending their Union's December educational program at­ tended a day-long briefing earlier this month in Washington on the political and legislative activities of the SIU and the AFL-CIO. During their visit, they met and talked with Ray Denison, of the AFL-CIO's legislative department, and representatives of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department. During lunch, they met with Len Sutter, chief counsel to the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee. Earlier in the day, the SIU members met with some of the key staff members of the Transporta­ tion Institute, a highly-respected Washingtonbased maritime research and education organ­ ization. This Washington trip is part of the SIU's ongoing education program to provide the union's membership with first-hand information on the problems and programs of the maritime industry—and of the vital importance of the SIU's leadership in political and legislative activities. Also during their visit, the SIU upgraders toured the Capitol where they posed for a group photo. Pictured here are upgraders Sidney Shelley, Philip Booher, Robert Funk, Walter Davidson and Charles Nealis. With the upgraders on the steps of the Capitol is Piney Point Port Agent Pat Pillsworth. December 1978 / LOG / 9 �Maritime faidustfy 5Ul in ^^a5f)inc|tor News Senate Committee Holds Hearings On Liquified Energy Gases The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold hearings aimed at creating one overall set of safety regulations to govern liquified natural gas, liquified petroleum gas and other liquified energy gases. Right now, the jurisdiction of several federal agencies controlling the liquid energy gas industry overlap. The regulatory conflicts have left certain areas of safety in liquid energy gas storage, transfer and ship, rail, truck or pipeline transport uncovered. Commenting on the intention of the hearings, the committee chairman. Senator Wendell H. Ford (D-Ky.) said: "The transportation and safety issues associated with LNG and LPG touch all energy consumers. Both the public and the industry deserve sensible regulations in the area of liquified energy gases." U.S. Deep Sea Ship Tonnage Holding Steady The privately-owned, deep-draft fleet of the U.S. merchant marine was holding steady at 746 vessels—comprising 21.5 million deadweight tons—on October 1, according to the latest figures reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. Compared to one year ago, the number of ships in the U.S. fleet decreased by two, but the total capacity of the fleet increased by 2 million deadweight tons. The tonnage gain is because of the larger size of the newer ships in the fleet as compared with the smaller sizes of older ships sold or scrapped during the past year. The active U.S. merchant fleet on October 1 totaled 692 ships with an overall capacity of 20.2 million deadweight tons. The Maritime Administration report also revealed that 48 merchant ships, totaling nearly 3.5 million deadweight tons, were under construction or on order in American shipyards on October 1. These included II tankers, 13 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, 10 intermodal vessels, eight dry-bulk carriers, three break-bulk cargo vessels, and three special-type ships. U.S. Vessels Gain In Great Lakes Ore, Grain Trades Crowley VP Named to Head Propeller Club The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a marketing guide which shows increased opportunities to U.S.-flag ship operators in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway iron ore and grain trades. The study is entitled,"U.S. Bulk Vessel Marketing Guide—Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Iron Ore/Grain Trade." It was devel­ oped as a marketing tool by the Maritime Ad­ ministration's Great Lakes Region office, and includes a breakdown of port-to-port tonnage along with marketing contracts for both iron ore and grain cargoes. Copies of the study are available and may be obtained by writing to: Great Lakes Region Office, U.S. Maritime Administration, 666 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. . T-''"'i ^ •£ / William V. Figari, corporate vice president of Crowley Maritime Corp., was elected president of the Propeller Club of the United States at the organization's recent convention in Honolulu. The Propeller Club is a national professional organization dedicated to the promotion of a strong United States merchant marine. Figari will succeed Lloyd Strickland, vice president of Lykes Bros., who was vice president of the Propeller Club for the past two terms. William J. Wolter, president of Cairo Marine Services, was named first vice president, and Donald Schmidt, senior vice president at Farrell Lines, was elected national second vice president. . MarAd Turns Down Waterman's Re-application for ODS The Maritime Subsidy Board of the Maritime Administration has refused to reconsider Waterman Steamship Corp.'s application for operating differential subsidies in North Atlantic trade routes. Reaffirming their earlier decision, the Board turned down Waterman's petition for subsidies on Trade Routes 5-7-8-9 (U.S. North Atlantic/ United Kingdom and Continent) because they said an adequate number of U.S.-flag companies were already servicing those areas. In addition, the Board ruled that Waterman's proposed operations on TR 6 (U.S. North Atlantic/Scandanavia and Baltic) and TR II (U.S. South Atlantic/United Kingdom and Northern Europ would do nothing "to further the purposes and policy of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936," as they would not correct any inadequacies of U.S.-flag service in those trade routes. 10 / LOG ./ December 1978 —- V •".-W' Seventy-one cenils of every dollar spent 1^ sKipping on American-flag vessels temaiiis in this cdddtiy , making a Ver^^^ sub.stantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy* JUse lJ;S.-flag .ships. It's good fdr the American maritime industry, the Ameri< ^i^,shi|>|pei^ a^ ' hi mis �Hess Gets OK to Use Foreign Flags for Alaskan Oil StU to Seek Act of Congress to Override Appeals Court Decision The SIU is gearing up for a tough legislative battle when Congress con­ venes next month. The Union will be working to overturn, through an act of Congress, a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals allowing the Amerada Hess Corp. to use foreign flag ships in hauling Alaskan crude oil to the U.S. East Coast via its Virgin Islands refining plants. Despite a strongly documented suit filed jointly by the SIU, the American Maritime Association and the Ship­ builders' Council of America, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision which green lights Hess' use of foreign bottoms for transportation of the Alaskan crude. The ruling is the latest in a series of incidents which bolster the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act, permitting carriage of goods between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the main­ land on foreign flag ships. One of the Union's principal argu­ ments against Hess keyed on the oil company's violation of the spirit, if not the letter of the Jones Act. The Jones Act states: "No merchan­ dise shall be transported by water... between points in the United States ... in any other vessel than a vessel built in and documented under the laws of the U.S." The SIU contended that Hess was violating the Jones Act because the company was transporting one type of merchandise between points in the United States. Though Hess makes a stopover in St. Croix to refine the Alaskan crude, the voyage is essentially a Valdez-to-East Coast run. And though the crude leaves St. Croix in the form of refined petroleum products, it is still essentially a single element of merchandise. The Court, however, decided that each leg of the Valdez-to-St. Croix and St. Croix-to-East Coast run was a separate trip and that the Jones Act provision requiring use of American ships in the U.S. coastwise trade did not apply because each trip "is outside of the coastwise trade of the U.S." In addition, the Court of Appeals agreed with the lower court's finding that "crude oil is simply quite different from the ultimate products which come out of a refinery. "The products of the Hess refinery," the Court continued, "are new and different merchandise from the Alaska crude oil." Violates Environment The Union, along with the AM A and the Shipbuilders' Council, advanced another argument in the suit against Hess. Arguing that the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act and the Act's 'Magnuson Amendment' were intended to keep foreign bottoms out of the Alaskan oil trade for environmental reasons, the SIU's brief said: "Quite apart from the Jones Act, for environmentaU purposes, the carriage of Alaskan oil in the coastwise trade is confined to American vessels and ... the carriage of that oil by foreign tankers in the coastwise trade is illegal." Disagreeing with the Union's analysis of the TAPS Act, the Court stated that neither the TAPS Act nor the Magnuson Amendment "explicitly com­ mand that only U.S. flag vessels be used in the transport of Alaskan crude." The Court said that requiring the use of American flag ships for transporting Alaskan crude was never written into the TAPS Act. "The most that can be said," the Court concluded, "is that various Congressmen assumed that... only American vessels would be in­ volved in the transport of Alaskan crude to the United States." Tightening the wording of the TAPS Act to specify the use of American flag tankers in the Alaskan oil trade, as well as extending the Jones Act to include the Virgin Islands depends on what the Court called a "policy choice for Congress." Every time Congressional legislation NACOA Urges Carter to Consolidate Maritime Agencies Into One Department The National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (NACOA) early this month asked President Carter to consolidate "a myriad of agencies, departments and fieMoms" connected with ocean and atmospheric programs into a new Federal department. The committee said the reorganiza­ tion would correct many deficiencies in the helter skelter way the Government handles oceanic policy problems. They also suggested that the Presi­ dent consider putting the new depart­ ment in the also new Oceans Depart­ ment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. A/ot/ce to Members On Shipping Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • Clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the Slli Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall he given to all seamen who possess Lifehoatnian endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." is introduced which would make the Virgin Islands subject to U.S. coastwise trade laws, it is beaten back by heavily financed campaigns launched by the oil companies. Hess has been able to use the Liberian registered tanker Hercules in the Alaska-to-East Coast oil trade since 1977 because of the Virgin Islands loophole. And American seamen have had to pay a steep price in the loss of jobs and job security because many oil companies use the loophole as a way around employing U.S.-flag vessels. U.S. jobs will continue to be lost as long as the Virgin Islands are exempt from U.S. coastwise trade laws. The SIU views changing the Virgin Islands exemption from the Jones Act as a top legislative priority and the Union will double its efforts on Capitol Hill this year to get the loophole closed once and for all. The new department would include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, the Maritime Administration and various other ocean-oriented programs which are now in the Departments of Com­ merce, Interior, Agriculture and Trans­ portation and the Army Corps of Engineers. In a letter to Carter, the committee said the nation has not succeeded in developing the full economic potential of the oceans. And that a U.S. Depart­ ment of Natural Resources understudy by the White House would be unable to deal adequately with American interests in the oceans, the coastal areas, polar regions and the atmosphere and still manage land resources. The NACOA was created by Con­ gress in J 971. Its members are appointed by the President. They come from uni­ versities, industry, public interest groups and state and local governments. 67 Years Sailin' To Help You Get Ahead If you can do rapid plotting, operate radar and tiandle navigation, you can move up in the deck department. You can work aboard the most advanced ships in the U.S. Merchant Marine. You Can be a Quartermaster. Sign up today to take the Quartermaster Course at HLS Classes begin February 5 See your SIU Representative or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Mobilian ABs (left) Jack D. Brown (34 years at sea) and Hubert H. House (33 years sailing) have pix taken on deck of the SS Ogden Connecticut (Ogden Marine) re­ cently at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I,, N.Y. December 1978 / LOG / 11 �A Program That Makes A Difference to back up that license. This means that their employers can rely oft them ' to operate the equipment safely and efficiently. It -i^*- -.^,•means their fellow boatmen aboard the equipment can trust their safety to these graduates. On-the-job training in the wheelhouse with experi­ enced Captain/Instructors lets the Scholarship winners experience boathandling themselves. Mistakes may be made during a training session so the Boatman can learn from them-so that Schohrship recipients practice crew direction and maneuvering barges during their OJT mistakes won't be made on sessions. the job. As a result, there's a big The Transportation In­ stitute Towboat Operator difference between the Schol­ Scholarship Program is do­ arship winners and some guy ing great things for SIU who just passes an exam af­ Boatmen—and for their in­ ter going to some "quickie" dustry, too. Because the licensing school. That fel­ Program stresses both class­ low has a license that says room instruction and on- he's a Towboat Operator the-job training, Scholar­ —the Scholarship winners ship winners are qualified— really are towboat operators. they have more than a li­ They know the job and cense, They have the skills they can do it right. Mtke Caltendo and Jim ShifHet work together to solve a charting problem. Paul Dardano concentrates on chartwork as he prepares for the Towboat Operator exams Calvin Rudel practices steering the Susan Collins under the direction of Captain/Instructor Irvin Gros. 12 / LOG / December 1978 �Instructor Paul Allman explains navigation concepts to the Scholarship class. More Boatmen Move Into The Wheelhouse More SIU Boatmen have earned licenses as Towboat Operators. These men are now ready for good paying jobs and the great job se­ curity that come from being qualified for the wheelhouse. The Transportation In­ stitute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program made career advancement possible for these men. Through this program, the Boatmen got a weekly stipend of 125 dol­ lars. So, they could afford to take advantage of the other great benefits the program offers. Benefits like free room, board and books and lots of on-the-job training aboard the HLS boats-this OJT counts as wheelhouse time for licensing, too. For the 8 Boatmen who graduated from the Lundeberg School's deckhand/ tankerman program, there was an additional benefit. All the time they spent in the program counts as the equivalent of worktime. So, the Transportation Institute Towboat Opera­ tor Scholarship Program is doing great things for SIU Boatmen. It's opening the door to the wheelhouse and to the successful careers for the new Towboat Opera­ tors who just completed the program. The Scholarship Program can be the ticket to the wheelhouse for any SIU Boatman who's qualified and who wants to get ahead. Applications are being ac­ cepted now for the Scholar­ ship class that will begin this Spring. So see your SIU Representative. Apply to­ day. Winning a Transpor­ tation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship can be a big step up the career lad­ der for you! Insttuctor Chuck Dwyer helps Edward Strauss solve a navigation problem. Jesse Green directs HLS trainees from the wheelhouse as they make up a tow. The Third Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Class Gerald Mason James Widgeon Jim ShifRett Robert Mason Paul Dardano Keith Foil Mark Campbell Dan Liddic Jesse R. Green : i- December 1978 / LOG / 13 " aBgijm �... Accept the challenge!! The new American LNG tankers ... they're the aest. That's why they're manned by the SIU. We're the best—the best trained seafarers in the world. Accept the challenge of being the best, "^'rainnowto serve aboard the finest safest shipsj ouilt. LNG Courses are beginning at the Lundjeberg School on February 5 and March 5. Sign up today! Write or Gall: Hany Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 2067^: Phone: (301) 994-0010 You're one of the best.. .Accept the challenge! 14 / LOG / December 1978 •V..' iLYiit-r'rt . '< 1 i �SlU Crews 7th LNG Ship, El Paso Arz^w hen the newly-built El Paso Arzew heads for one of the world's largest natural gas fields in Algeria this month, shell be the seventh U.S. built LNG carrier afloat—and shell be the seventh LNG ship crewed by SIU members. The El Paso Arzew will join her sistership, the El Paso South­ ern, on regular runs between Algeria and regasification plants at Cove Point, Md. or Savannah, Ga. The two ships are the lead-off leg of El Paso's Algeria I project which will eventually have six SlU-crewed LNG carriers mov­ ing an average of one billion cubic feet of natural gas per day over a period of 25 years. Like the Southern, the Arzew was built by Newport News Shipbuilding. She measures 948'/2 feet in length with a 135 foot beam. She is equipped with spe­ cial features like double hulls, extensively monitored equip­ ment operations and two types of firefighting equipment to keep safety at "a maximum. She also has a special dual fuel system which allows the ship to run on either conventional fuel or LNG boil-off vapors. The Arzew has six specially designed cargo tanks which nest below deck, supported by the inner hull of the vessel. The tanks store a total of 125,000 cubic meters of natural gas which is kept in a liquid state at a temperature of minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit. The Arzew's round-trip travel time between Algeria and the regasification plants on the U.S. East Coast is about 20 days. When the cargo is discharged it will be moved via pipeline to the energy hungry mid-Atlantic and South-eastern states, helping to ease the nationwide crisis caused by diminishing energy supplies. Liquified natural gas will be used to fuel homes and businesses throughout the U.S. The El Paso Arzew and Southern, along with the five LNG ships in the Energy Transport Corp. fleet, are play­ ing an important role in the transportation of the precious natural gas. W These skills include knowledge ot how to run the sophisticated equipment aboard LNG carriers, tamihanty with the cargo properties which are unique to liquified natural gas and training in fire lighting and safety techniques. Because Seafarers have taken the time to get that crucial training at the Union's Harry Lundeberg School, the SIU has been a part of the U.S. LNG industry in its infancy. And, as more SIU members take advantage of the HLS training program, the Union will be part of the growth ot that industry. The El Paso Company pointed out that the LNG carriers "major safety precautions are to provide a well-equipped, well-maintained ship manned by a well-trained crew." That "well-trained crew" is made up of SIU members who have trained themselves for the future of maritime. SIU members, in crewing these LNG vessels and many of those still in the shipyard or on the drawing hoard, are making a valuable contribution to the energy needs of the country as well as to their own future job security. The SIU was able to get in on the ground floor of the LNG industry because the Union recognized years ago that this industry would soon be coming of age and began preparing Seafarers with the skills neces­ sary to man LNG vessels. December 1978 / LOG / 15 �"H • *= K-. LETTERS Feeling of Security My late husband, Robert M. Douglas, often spoke of the feeling of security which membership in the SIU gave him. Now that he is gone, 1 have come to understand and appreciate his feeling because the Union was so gracious and prompt in the payment of benefits. For this, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude. Some of the best years of Bob's life were spent in his work. He found satisfaction in it and much of this came from his association with his fellow Union members. All of this is part of a happy memory for me. Sincerely, Mrs. Diane Douglas TO THE EDITOR Belated Regrets Thanks Union for Education I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SIU for the $10,000 college scholarship awarded to me by the Union four years ago. On May 12, 1978, I graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Tex. My degree was in accounting, and I am now working for an accounting firm in Palestine, Tex. Once again, let me express my sincere gratitude to all members of the SI U and I hope that I can live up to the faith they had in me. Sincerely, William Scott McDonald Abilene, Tex. He Always Said 'SIU is a Good Union' I just received a check from the Seafarers Welfare Flan representing the Death Benefit for my late husband, John J. Miller. I wish to thank the Union for this benefit and for sending it so promptly. My husband always said that "the SIU is a good Union," and 1 surely agree with that. I miss my husband very much. But the Death Benefit money will be very helpful to me in clearing up the bills. Sincerely, Mrs. Eleanor Miller Brooklyn, N.Y. Keeping an Eye on Politics I live in Greece when I'm not shipping so I am way behind on news from the Union. It was just the other day that I picked up an old Logand read of the death of Paul Drozak. I am very sorry that we have lost such a good man. He will be sorely missed by us all for a long time to come. Fraternally, Athanasios Tom Staikopoulos Thessaloniki, Greece Still a Part of the Brotherhood 1 want to express my thanks to the Union for continuing to send me the Log each month even though I'm retired. Reading the Log makes me feel like I am still a part of the Brotherhood of the Sea. Fraternally, James L. Stover New York, N.Y. Dear Brother Stover: You, and so many of our retired members who worked so hard to build this Union to where it is today, will always be an important part of the Brotherhood of the Sea. Fraternally, The Editor the Same Otd Job Just a few linesto let you knowthat we haveagood Congressman here in Long Beach, Calif, backing the Jobs of U.S. seamen and the U.S. merchant marine as a whole. This Democratic Congressman, Glenn Anderson, has shown that he is ready and willing to sponsor laws to benefit the Aineiicaii inarititne industry. I recently read where Anderson, who is a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, co-sponsored the Controlled Carrier Bill which was passed into law before Congress adjourned in October. This bill will force the Russians to charge shipping rates that U.S. shipping lines can compete with on a more equitable basis. Before this bill was passed, the Russians were knocking the hell out of our ships with their cut rates. I was proud to read that my Congressman helped support this bill, and 1 was proud to see that the SIU supported Rep. Anderson in his successful reelection bid last month. Fraternally, John Paerels, Retired Long Beach, Calif. Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, LOG 675 Eourth Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive tin- LOG—please put niy name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME ADDRESS Cnv .STATE .ZIP sit; members please give: Soc. Sec. # /. Bk. # K) AVOID DLPl.iC.VnON; if you are an old sub.scriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS cn v STATE ZIP So the Same Old Skills Won't do Get the skills to get ahead in today's merchant marine. Get your AB Ticket at HLS. Contact HLS or your SIU representative to enroll. Course starts March I 16 / LOG / December 1978 �«j U*S«-Canaclci Bilateral Trade—Equity for Both Canada is our close neighbor, our close ally and one of our biggest trading partners. A multi-billion dollar trade passes between the U.S. and Canada, via the Great Lakes and the oceans which link our two countries from coast to coast. Yet less than 7 percent of this vital commerce is carried on U.S.-flag vessels. The reason for our weak role isn't hard to understand. Unlike the U.S., the Canadian government gives its merchant fleet a competitive advan­ tage in this lucrative trade through substantial financial subsidies. We can't fault the Canadians for providing the kind of strong support that U.S.-flag shipping should get from our own government. Here again, we see how the American fleet is left competitively helpless because ours is the only major maritime nation which fails to effectively promote its own merchant ships. But in this case, the answer to gaining a larger share of cargo isn't more subsidies. Rather than in­ crease competition between friendly neighbors, the U.S. and Canada should cooperate to ward off a growing threat to both nation's fleets. Although Canadian vessels now carry the bulk of our mutual trade, they may not always enjoy the advantage. Third-flag vessels, pri­ marily Soviet ships, are already a very real presence on the Lakes, carrying goods between Europe and North America. Soviet ships are in an excellent position to lure shippers away from the Canadians through the same predatory rate-cutting practices which have doubled the Russian fleet in the last decade. The idea of Russian ships carrying goods between nations as close as the U.S. and Canada may be hard to imagine. But it's not only a real possibility—it's an extremely dan­ gerous one for the future of the American and Canadian fleets and for the national economy and security of both countries. For these important reasons, the Seafarers International Union of North America, the federation which includes the SIU of Canada, adopted a resolution at the recent SIUNA Convention for a U.S.­ Canadian bilateral shipping agree­ ment. This agreement would exclude foreign vessels from the Lakes and coastwise trade between Canada and the U.S. In effect, it would guarantee cargo for the fleets of both nations and job security for both American and Canadian seamen. America needs to build up its fleet in the Canadian trade, but there's a better way to do it than at the expense of a close ally. A bilateral trade agreement would provide an equitable share of cargo for the U.S. and Canadian fleets. And the time to do it is now— while there is still enough cargo to count on for a fair share for both of us. We have seen the U.S. stand by for too long while third-flag vessels have taken a larger and larger slice of cargo from U.S. trade routes. That is why the SIU believes that a U.S.-Canadian bilateral trade agree­ ment should be a legislative priority for the next Congressional session. FLAG December, 1978 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 40, No. 12 Executive Board Paul Hall PresidenI Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Earl Shepard Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-T reasurer Vice President Lindsey Williams Vice President 389 James Gannon Editor Ray Bourdius Marcia Reiss Edra Ziesk Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianclotti Dennis Lundy Photography Photography Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Seventy-one cents of every dollar .spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of pay ments and to (he nation's economy. Use U..S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) December 1978 / LOG / 17 lit �Houston At Sea •if Ashore Gulf of Mexico Two men died when a 565-foot flag-of-convenience Liberian tank ship cut in two a 95-foot crewboat servicing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The collision was caused by the failure of both vessels to keep an adequate lookout, the National Transportation Board reported. The Liberian ship, the SS Stolt Viking hit the crewboat Candy Bar 110 miles south of Lake Charles, La. on Jan. 7. Two other crewmembers of the sunken crewboat were picked up after four hours in the water. The investigating safety board said neither vessel had kept a visual nor a radar lookout and they had failed to sound fog signals. The Candy Bar had no lifejackets in her wheelhouse. Beside not having a bow lookout, the Stolt Viking captain overestimated his visibility range ordering an increase in speed just five minutes before the crash. Also the surviving operator of the crewboat had no radar training and the drowned operator didn't have a license. The board recommended the Coast Guard: • Require vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire and engaged in the offshore oil industry to have electronic navigational equipment, including LORAN, radar and a depth finder. • Require persons applying for a license to operate this type of vessel to be tested in the use of these navigational aids. • Require that the operator of these vessels be a qualified "radar observer." • Require that these vessels be equipped with life preservers for personnel on watch in the engine room, the pilot house and at bow lookout stations. Straits of Florida A 160-foot runaway Panamanian freighter burned in the Straits of Florida after her crew abandoned ship when the engine room caught fire on Nov. 24. The 12-man crew of the SS Carl Trader left the stricken vessel, and then were tossed into the sea when their lifeboat capsized. Nine were saved that night by the banana boat Lord Trinite 30 miles north of Cuba. They were found clinging to a 12-foot aluminum dinghy and told rescuers that three of their missing shipmates were wearing lifejackets. The next day they were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence from Wilmington, Del. As aircraft and cutters searched the area another day, the missing crewmembers were found aboard a liferaft southwest of Key West. The Panamanian flag-of-convenicncc freighter was on her way to the port of Miami from Belize, Honduras. Okinawa In rough waters off Okinawa recently, nine crewmembers of the 6,121 dwt runaway Panamanian freighter SS Giant Navigator were reported lost at sea when their ship, loaded with lumber, nearly turned turtle. Her captain and 15 other crewmembers were picked up by a Japanese tanker. He said that the missing crewmembers jumped overboard after the freighter's cargo of Indonesian timber shifted violently in the path of an approaching typhoon. While the port of Houston won't have a deepwater oil facility of its own in the near future, it will benefit from planned supertanker shipping in two nearby projects. The two deepwater oil port projects are off Freeport, Tex. and at Galveston. Crude and refined oil products will be piped from these projects to facilities here. The Texas Deepwater Port Authority here is trying to get the project off the ground. The Freeport Project calls for the building of a monobuoy system 27 miles out into the Gulf where supertankers will pump their crude into a sea-to-shore pipeline. The project will cost $1.2-billion raised from a state bond issue which will be amortized, or paid for by the users. 1 he Galveston Project on Pelican Is. is awaiting a final permit to begin construction. The okay from the Army Corps of Engineers is expected early next year with completion set for 1980. The deepwater port will be able to handle two lightly-loaded VLCCs, and pump crude from a Texas City, Tex. tank farm to Houston. Cairo, Egypt Egypt has signed a P.L 480 Title I agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy $214-million worth of American wheat and wheat flour to be delivered during fiscal year 1979. Under the law, 50 percent of the Government cargo has to be moved on U.S.flag ships. The cargo will be about 1.5-million metric tons or 55.1-million bushels. Washington, D.C A four-year MARAD study has come up with plans to build and test operate a flexible merchant vessel which would be commercially profitable and usable in national defense emergencies. The basic $74-million multipurpose mobilization ship would be 16,550 dwt and capable of 20.7 knots. She would have a stern slewing ramp and access and internal ramps to other decks for R/O R/O cargo. Five heavy Gantry lift cranes could stow containers on deck and through hatches on all decks for storage below. A 110-foot midbody could be inserted at construction time to boost cargo capacity to 23,310 dwt. Propulsion could be steam, diesel or gas turbine. Entries for the 44th Annual Propeller Club of the U.S. Maritime Essay Contest for high school students and the 3rd National Maritime Essay Contest for college students are now being accepted. The essay theme for this year's high school contest is "The U.S. Merchant Marine—An Essential American Economic Factor." The many prizes include voyages aboard American ships to the Med, South Africa, Europe, the Orient, the Caribbean, South America, the Great Lakes, along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts and the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The college essay theme must be on the merchant marine. Prizes are between $200 and $500. Winners will be announced on Maritime Day, May 22, 1979. Deadline for both contests is Mar. 1, 1979. Details can be had at the 90 Local Propeller Clubs. The Club's 43-year-old Adopt-A-Ship Program will have 320 U.S. flag merchant ships this year in the fleet taking part in the educational program. American grade school students "adopt" one of the vessels. During the year, each class writes to the ship's captain, officers and crew and are often visited by them. Many classes visit their "adopted" ship when she is in port. San Juan Committee Port Chief Steward Francesco Vega (right) secretary-reporter of the SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) early last month is with' most'of the Ship s Committee of (I, to r.) Recertified Bosun Gaetaho Mattioti.- Ship's chairman; Deck Delegate Ed Bonefont and Steward Delegate Fernando Maldonadp.. Jhe ship paid off at Port.Elizabeth. N.J. ' "' 187 LOG / December 1978 New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Algonac .... Houston New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Piney Point . San Juan .... Columbus ... Chicago .... Port Arthur . Buffalo ..... St. Louis Cleveland ... Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Jan. 8 2:30p.m. Jan. 9 2:30p.m. Jan. 10 2:30p.m. Jan. 11 9:30a.m. Jan. II 2:00p.m. Jan. 12 2:30p.m. Jan. 15 2:30p.m. Jan. 16 2:30p.m. Jan. 17 2:30p.m. Jan. 18 2:30p.m. Jan. 22 2:30p.m. Jan. 26 2:30p.m. Jan. 13 10:30a.m. Jan. 11 2:30p.m. Jan.20 Jan. 16 — Jan. 16 2:30p.m. Jan. 17............... — Japjl^ 2:30p.m. Jan. 18 — UIW 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 1:00p.m. �THE SlU AND THE 95th CONGRESS, 1977-78 Fighting for Jobs and Job Security Through Political Action othing came easy in the 95th Congress. Re­ sistance to labor supported bills was unprece­ dented. And resistance to SIU backed maritime legislation from our traditional opponents was stiffer than ever before. However, the SIU took it all in stride and simply worked hard in Washington on a day to day basis. N As a result, the SIU turned the tables on antimaritime forces in Congress. And when the dust had cleared over the recently adjourned 95th Congress, a total of 15 SIU backed bills had been passed by both the House and Senate. Of these, 13 were signed into law by President Carter. Overall, the SIU's political action programs in the last two years have resulted in two very positive things for the U.S. maritime industry. They first have enabled the American merchant fleet to maintain, at the very least, a status quo level in the face of tremendous competition from foreign flag, flag-of-convenience fleets. And secondly, they have provided our industry with a new and more solid cornerstone to build on for the future. At the same time, the success of our legislative programs in the 95th Congress have once and for all shown our opponents that no matter what they throw at us the SIU is not about to give up or let up in the area of political action. The SIU pushed its political action programs into high gear in our successful drive for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The throttlehas been at full speed ever since. And the Union has no intention of stopping now. Simply put, political action means jobs and job security. It is important that SIU members realize this. And it is important that SIU members be aware of what the Union is doing politically to foster the growth of U.S. maritime. It is for these reasons that the Log is running this special supplement on the Union's political activities in the 95th Congress. The supplement outlines some of the more important political victories won by the SIU in the past two years and how these victories beneficially affect the jobs and job security of SIU members. There's an old saying around the SIU, "Politics Is Porkchops." It's never been more true or more meaningful than right now. December 1978 / LOG / 19 �Russian Cutrate Ships Due for FMC Overhaul i' I ^ rn^mmyp , ij Jobs for SIU member were the result of a Union-backed rider to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve funding bill which said half of the oil destined for the SPR program has to be moved on U.S.-flag bottoms. C/.S. Ships Get 50% of Cargoes in SPR Program F The Ocean Shipping Act of 1978 clamps down on the unfair, rate-slashing practices of the Soviet fleet, giving an even breakto American shipping companies and American seamen. I An altempl by Rep.Paul McCIoskey( R-Calif.) to scrap, among other things, the Maritime Authorization Bill's subsidy program tor construction of LNG ships was beaten back during the last session of Congress. Those subsidies make it possible for LNG carriers like the SlU-contractcd EIPasoArzew, above, to continue coming out of U.S. shipyards. The Fight for the Maritime Authorizations Bill, Fiscal 1979 C ongress annually must vote on all Federal budgetary items for the upcoming Fiscal "Vear. Authorizations, or government subsidies, for the maritime industry are no different. Year after year. Congress routinely checks over Maritime Authorizations, makes a few minor changes and passes it into law. In the opening session (1977) of the 95th Congress, the Authoriza­ tions met no unusual resistance. It underwent normal scrutiny and was passed in short order. However, in the second session (1978) of the 95th Congress, it was a different story. Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) levelled an unwarranted and unprece­ dented attack on the Authorizations Bill for Fiscal 1979. He offered six amendments to the bill, which if accepted, would have cut the heart out of America's entire subsidy program for her merchant fleet. One of the amendments would have halted operational subsidies to U.S. ships involved in the U.S. to Russia grain trade. This amendment would have effectively destroyed the U.S.USSR bilateral shipping agreement as well as destroying a lot of job opportuni­ ties for American seamen. A second amendment would have barred the use of construction subsidies for the building of LNG vessels. This amendment carried a death sentence for America's entire LNG ship program and would have knocked out an expanding LNG job market for SIU members. The SlU's Washington staff was aware beforehand that McCloskey would try to push these two and four other damaging amendments through. SIU people worked hard along with the AFL-CIO's legislative staff and other maritime unions in providing Congress 20 / LOG / December 1978 with facts on how McCloskey's amend­ ments would unfairly crush the competi­ tive stance of the U.S. maritime industry. As a result of the SIU's efforts, all six amendments went down to defeat. Four of them were decisively beaten in rollcall votes. The other two were withdrawn by McCloskey himself. Instead of what McCloskey thought would be a watered down bill, the House then went on to pass a strong version of the legislation by an overwhelming vote of 326-81. The bill provided the following: • $262.8 million in operational differential subsidies. This program enables certain U.S. operators to remain competitive with cut-rate foreign lines on designated trade routes. It is necessary to insure that the U.S. doesn't become totally dependent on foreign ships in our import-export trade. • $157 million in construction differ­ ential subsidies. This program is based on the cost difference between building a ship in an American yard and a foreign yard. It is essential if the U.S. expects to maintain any kind of shipbuilding and ship repair base in this country. • $17.5 million for research in advanced ship development, opera­ tions, and technology. • $24.5 million for the cost of operating the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. and other state run academies. • $34.8 million for upkeep and maintenance of the national defense re­ serve fleet. Overall, passage of the Maritime Authorizations Bill for Fiscal Year 1979 was a tremendous victory both for the SIU's political action programs and for the job security picture of SIU members. n 1971 when U.S. ports were re­ opened to Russian vessels, the Soviets managed to grab 160,000 tons of U.S. cargo that year valued at $38 million. In 1976, the Russians captured 1,434,000 tons of U.S. cargo valued at $1.7 billion. The Russians were able to do this by an anti-competitive method known as selective rate slashing. In other words, the Russian fleet—which does not operate on'a profit-loss basis—cut rates by as much as 40 percent for selected cargoes they preferred to carry. The less desirable trade was left to other operators. The net results of the Russian actions were an ailing U.S. liner fleet and a loss of jobs for American seamen. "To answer this threat, the SIU fought for and won enactment of a bill to halt the&e anticompetitive activities. On Oct. 18, 1978, the bill, known as the Ocean Shipping Act of 1978, was signed ^or the past year, the United States has been building up a Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a safeguard against future oil embargoes or a national emergency in which our oil imports are cut off from abroad. amendment to the bill requiring that 50 percent of the oil purchased overseas for this program must be shipped in U.S. flag tankers. This amendment has meant hundreds of jobs for SIU members. On July 26, 1977, President Carter signed a bill authorizing $2.8 billion for the purchase of oil to build up this petroleum reserve. The SIU fought for and won an into law by President Carter. This important bill empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to alter or suspend shipping rates in a given trade which fall too far below accepted conference levels. As a result, this bill has started to put fair competition back into the U.S. liner trades. Hopefully, the FMC will follow through in its duties to watchdog the cut rate Russians and protect American seagoing jobs in the process. Private Dredging Industry Gets Boost W U.S. Ships Get a Break in V.I. Oil Trade Thanks to efforts of the SIU, U.S.X flag ships may soon begin capturing some refined oil cargoes coming from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. East Coast. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) offered an SlU-backed amendment to the Fiscal Year 1979 Department of Interior Appropriations bill. The amendment, accepted by the Congress, provides an incentive for oil refineries in the Virgin Islands to use U.S.-flag tankers by reducing the entitlements benefit by 50 percent if foreign-flag tankers are used. An entitlement is a form of subsidy which equalizes the cost that U.S. refiners pay for crude oil. And under the Johnston Amendment, unless U.S. vessels are used to carry residual fuel oil from the Virgin Islands to the mainland, entitlement benefits will be reduced. Hopefully, this amendment will pay off in the form of more jobs for U.S. seamen on American flag tankers involved in the Virgin Islands trade. 5!^ /, (; iliW N i': h r ? w K Port and Tank Vessel Safety Bill Signed P resident Carter, on October 17, 1978, signed the SlU-backed Port Safety and Tank Vessel Safety Act of 1978. This legislation amends the Port and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 by providing the full authority to establish, operate and maintain vessel traffic services; to require proper safety, navigation and communication equip­ ment; and to control vessel traffic in hazardous areas or under hazardous cojiditions. This Act will provide for greater supervision and control over all vessels, stringent construction and operating requirements, realistic personnel quali­ fication and manning standards, and control over lightering operations. Hopefully, this bill will help to prevent marine disasters in U.S". waters like the Liberian flag Argo Merchant incident in Dec. 1976. The Argo Merchant dumped 7.6 million gallons of crude oil into the heavily fished waters off Nantucket Island. It was the worst oil spill ever in American waters. The SIU helped win protection for American waters with passage of the Port Safety and Tank Vessel Safety Act of 1978.The bill sets up a framework of controls to keep incidents like the 1976 Argo Merchant disaster, above, from happening. The SlU-contracted hopper dredge Manhattan Island, above, along with the rest of the private dredging industry will get a fair shot at Federal dredging jobs from now on. Congress passed a bill which says government jobs should be contracted out, whenever possible. ith support from the SIU, the 95th Congress passed a bill allowing the private dredging industry, which employs hundreds of SIU mem­ bers, to competitively bid for Federal dredging work that otherwise would be done by the Army Corps of Engineers. This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to have dredging work done by contract if he determines that private industry has the capability to do the work at reasonable prices and within a prescribed time period. This bill has the potential of creating new jobs for SIU dredgemen as well as helping to preserve dredging jobs already held by our people. For years, the SIU has maintained that government should allow noncombat support jobs to be handled by private industry whether it be dredging, tug work at Navy bases or at-sea support missions by fleet oilers. The dredging bill is hopefully an indication that government is prepared to loosen its grasp on merchant support work and leave it to the private sector. Locks & Dam 26 Gets OK, So Does a User Charge '"Tlie long tough fight for enactment X of a bill authorizing replacement of Locks & Dam 26 at Alton, 111. was finally settled in thsi: 95th Congress. The existing locks are woefully outmoded, in need of constant repair and have been 4 costly bottleneck for years for barg4 traffic on the Mississippi River System. Replacement of the facility will enhance the flow of barge movements on the River and will ensure that river transportation will maintain its eco­ nomic superiority over the railroads. A healthy towing industry also ensures that SI U Boatmen from New Orleans to St. Paul will continue to enjoy a high degree of job security. However, there was some bad news in the bill in the form of an amendment imposing a tax on diesel and other liquid fuels used by commercial cargo vessels on specified inland or intracoastal waterways in the U.S. The tax starts at 4 cents a gallon on Oct. I, 1980 and increases in steps to 10 cents a gallon in 1985. The SIU consistently opposed water­ ways taxes. However, the Administra­ tion put a great deal of pressure on Congress to enact them. Even though taxes will hurt towboat operators, the industry views it as a necessary evil that they can live with. The long-fought battle to get Locks & Dam 26 restored finally ended with some good news and some bad news. Though the facility will be replaced. Congress tacked on an amendment to the bill authorizing funds for the renovation which imposes a fuel tax on inland waterway users. December 1978 / LOG / 21 �Bill Pcissed to Spur Great Lakes Shipbuilding special Supplement LOG Oftkidl Puhlicjtioii of ihe Scjfjrer^ Ind'rnaiiunjl Union • AtUnlic. Gulf, Ljkcs and intend Waters District • AFL-CtO ' ^OEOEMBER 1978 v-v *• -i-s' II ' f| fr n ri UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITAL P esident Carter recently signed an SlU-backed bill aimed at boosting shipbuilding in the Great Lakes area. The bill, known as the Great Lakes Vessel Financing Act, amends the Title XI funding program of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The bill makes Great Lakes and inland vessel operators eligible for construction rebates and mortgage guarantees on the same basis as deep sea operators. Under Title XI, the government issues loans and mortgage guarantees for up to 87'/4 percent of construction costs on a new vessel, if the ship has a sustained speed of 14 knots. That speed specification kept most Great Lakes ship operators from receiving the maximum subsidies. Lakers have neither the opportunity nor the power to travel that fast. Reducing the Title XI speed require­ ment from 14 to 10 knots is a realistic move, reflecting the actual speeds at which Lakers travel. Narrow channels and rivers on the Great Lakes waterways are one reason why high speeds are impractical for Lakes vessels. But studies have found that maintaining speeds as high as 14 knots on the Lakes also causes wasteful, inefficient use of fuel. Raising the ceiling on subsidies for Great Lakes operators will also allow the U.S. flag Lakes fleet to compete more effectively with Canadian and Russian carriers that now dominate the Lakes trade. The more competitive the U.S. flag gets on the Lakes, the more jobs will be available for SIU Great Lakes members. it " *•' i The $343 million total Congress voted fortheU.S. Public Health Service Hospitals over 1978 and 1979 helped the new USPHS hospital at Nassau Bay, Tex. to open and will be used to upgrade the rest of the health care network that serves merchant seamen, A New USPHS Hospital Opens '' I 'he SIU has been fighting for two J. decades to preserve and upgrade the U.S. Public Health Service system, which has been serving American seamen for more than two centuries. The Union has consistently stymied attempts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to close the hospitals. And more recently, the Union has thwarted HEW's attempts to transfer the hospitals to community control. In addition, the SIU's legislative efforts brought about a Congressional okay to transfer the old deteriorating PHS hospital in Galveston to a brand new site in Nassau Bay, Tex. This new facility opened up last August and will be serving the needs of seamen in the Texas Gulf area for years to come. The key to preserving the USPHS system is to insure that the government comes up with sufficient funds each year to guarantee operation and mainte­ nance of the hospitals. During the 95th Congress, the SIU was especially successful in this area. In the opening session, the 95th Congress voted $170.5 million for the hospitals for Fiscal 1978 (an increase of $41 million over the previous year.) In the second session, the 95th voted $172.5 million for the hospitals for Fiscal 1979. The SIU's success in this area has enabled the USPHS system not only to survive, but to expand some of its programs and improve care in general for American merchant seamen and other USPHS beneficiaries. The Great Lakes Vessel Financing Act puts Title XI construction subsidies and mortgage guarantees for Great Lakes arid inland vessel operators on a par with the funding deep sea operators receive. Passage of the bill means more ships, like the newly-built, SlU-contracted M/V Buffalo (above), may soon be plying the Great Lakes trade. Jobs for Americans Preserved in Offshore Drilling O ne of maritime labor's most impor­ tant victories in the 95th Con­ gress was the final outcome of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which was signed into law on Sept. 18, 1978. The SIU, along with the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO worked tirelessly to prevent the growing U.S. offshore oil drilling business from becoming another runaway-flag in­ dustry. The legislative work paid off because when the final vote was taken, the DCS bill included a crucial amendment protecting American jobs. This amendment required that all equipment, including rigs and supply vessels, used on the Outer Continental Shelf be documented under laws of the United States and ere wed by American citizens. In addition, the amendment noted that rigs owned 50 percent or more by foreign nations must be manned by Americans to the extent that the foreign nation favors its own workers on its own Outer Continental Shelf. When drilling on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf gets into full swing, this important bill will provide Ameri­ can workers with thousands of new jobs. As many as 3,500 to 5,000 of these jobs will be for American seamen and boatmen. 22 / LOG / December 1978 .... $* Because of the Union's efforts, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which makes sure that oil drilling rigs like the one above will be documented under U.S. laws and manned by American citizens, was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. , .- �Burns Are Big Trouble: Know How to Treat Them It could happen almost anywhere on a ship: on deck, in the engine room, or in the galley. But if it happened to you—or to one of your shipmates—would you know how to deal with a burn? Whether it was caused by a scalding hot pipe, by spilled cooking oil, or by fire, the results could still be the samepainful and, possibly, disfiguring bum damage. It could all depend on you. How quickly you react, and how much you know about identifying and treating different types of burns, could minimize it or cause the effects of the burn to be more severe. The Marine Safety Council of the U.S. Coast Guard has outlined proper identification and treatment of burns in a recent edition of their publication "Proceedings". The title of the article—"Cool It!"—is also the first rule in the treatment of burns. In most cases, the rapid applica­ tion of cool water to a bum can actually stop further tissue damage. Different types of burns, determined by their degree of severity, are, however, treated differently. And the "cool it" principle does not apply in the severest burn case, the third-degree burn. Treatment of Burns Afirst-degree burn is the mildest type. It is accompanied by redness, mild swelling, and pain. The best treatment for it is to apply cold water as quickly as possible. A dry, sterile dressing or an additional commercial medication (such as a cooling antiseptic spray or lotion) may also be applied. Contrary to the old notion, it is not a good idea to apply butter or oleomargarine to a bum. A second-degree burn is deeper than a first-degree, and is accompanied by blisters. It is also best treated with cold water. But it is advisable to keep blotting the burn with a sterile cloth (infection is not uncommon in seconddegree burns). Victims of this type burn should be treated for shock and, ideally, should receive further professional medical attention. Third-degree burns _are the most severe type, penetrating the skin more deeply than other burns. Ironically, the pain of a third degree burn is sometimes less severe than in other burns because of damage caused to the nerves by the burn. Water or ice should not be applied to third-degree burns. Covering the burn with a sterile cloth and treating the victim for shock is the best course of action. The risk of infection in thirddegree burns is great, thus the urgency of applying sterile dressings. The Marine Safety Council's article on burns noted that an adult with third- degree burns on 15 percent of his body should receive hospitalization as soon as possible. Third-degree burns on 30 percent of a person's body is usually fatal. Prevention the Key In the case of a seaman, especially, prevention is always the best policy. Because in the middle of the ocean there are no hospitals. And the odds are that not even a doctor will be available to the seaman while he's at sea. "Forehandedness", or being ready for whatever might come, is—or should be— the trademark of the good seaman. If fate hands you something, in spite of your efforts to prevent it, you've got to know how to deal with it as best you can. The know-how for properly treating burns should be in every good seaman's kit. Btxmd: Gov't Neglect of Water TransportWill Stall Energy Movement Can the U.S. transportation system handle the nation's growing energy needs? Not without federal support for a part of the system which now carries a major portion of the load—water transporta­ tion. Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, took this stand for the U.S. maritime industry at a hearing before the Department of Transporta­ tion and the Department of Energy on Nov. 15. DOT and DOE are beginning a joint study on energy transportation in order to plan for future needs. Brand pointed out that a significant percentage of the nation's energy cargo already moves by water, both on the oceans and on the inland waterways. For example, 40 percent of the country's total waterborne tonnage is crude oil and petroleum products, he noted. The inland industry alone is an "indispensable link" in the distribution of the nation's fuels, he said. Coal and petroleum together make up over 40 percent of the total tonnage carried on the waterways and barge movements of these important energy sources are steadily rising. Recent studies predict a 50 percent increase in barge movements of coal by 1985, an increase of over 60 million tons a year. Inland Role Overlooked VUe All McUml and Hoatmen Our Chrisfmas Gift to You A better job, A brighter future in '79 These Courses Starting Soon: LNG—February 5, March 5 FOWT—March 1 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance anid Operations—March 5 Welding—February 5 AB—March 1 ' Quartermaster—February 5 Lifeboatman—February 1, 15, and March 1 Tankerman—February 1, 15, March 1 High School Equivalency (GEO)-Upon Request But the important role played by the inland industry in transporting energy is not generally recognized. Brand main­ tained. "Domestically, there is a genuine need for federal recognition of the benefits provided by water transporta­ tion to both the American consumer and the nation as a whole." Barge transport is vital to any future transportation network because "it is one of the most economical and energy efficient forms of cargo movements." The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has estimated that the inland system alone' saves the American consumer over $1 billion in annual transportation costs. "If the waterways are to remain a viable conduit in the movement of energy cargo," Brand stated, "it is imperative that there be a federal commitrhent to their consistent and timely maintenance." He called on the study team to first of all identify obstacles in the transporta- 1 Herbert Brand, President Transportation Institute tion system that "could impede the flow of the nation's critical energy needs." And he gave two important examples which now stand in the way of an effective U.S. merchant marine. "The fact that more than 95 percent of America's oil imports are transported aboard foreign-flag tankers represents a weakness in our energy transportation network of the most serious magnitude. The National Energy Transportation Study should recommend that steps be taken to insure that an adequate supply of our energy imports be transported aboard U.S.-flag vessels subject to U.S. laws and allegiance." The second obstacle he cited was environmental regulations which "need­ lessly hinder the efficient operation of the industry without effectively solving the problem." Noting the "excellent" safety record of U.S.-flag vessels on the oceans and the rivers, he criticized "fines so prohibitive that they would have the sole effect of putting the operator out of business." Ogden Connecticut Committee Towboat Operator Licensing Courses Western Rivers—March 5 Inland Waters—March 19 Oceans (less than 200 miles)—March 19 Oceans (more than 200 miles)—March 19 Celestial Navigation—April 30 Contact your SlU Representative or HIS to enroll Seated around the mess table aboard the 57 Ogc/enConnec/zcu/(Ogden Marine) is the Ship s Committee awaiting a payoff last month at Stapleton Anchorage. S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.) Chief Steward Stanley A, Freeman, secretary-reporter: Recertified Bosun Marion Beeching, ship's chairman: Deck Delegate John W Mullis and Engine Delegate Cleveland Taylor. December 1978 / LOG / 23 �AFL-CIO Backs Kennedy's National Health Care Bill Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) has called on the Administration and Congress to -enact into law a new comprehensive national health insur­ ance program. Kennedy's health plan, which has been endorsed by the AFLCIO, is aimed at "making health care a right for all our people now " The Senator, attending the Demo­ cratic Party's midterm miniconvention on Dec. 9 in Memphis, Tenn., attacked the Administration's implied theory that inflation and Federal budget limitations block early passage of health care insurance legislation. "There could be few more divisive issues for America and for our party than a Democratic policy of drastic slashes in the Federal budget at the expense of the elderly, the poor, the black, the sick, the cities and the unemployed," Kennedy told the confer­ ence delegates. The conference was to choose be­ tween a resolution President Carter favors which reaffirms the 1976 Na­ tional Democratic Platform's support for national health insurance and another resolution which says "this is the year" to pass such legislation. Kennedy will introduce his bill called the Health Care for All Americans Act into the 96th U.S. Congress in January when it convenes. At the convention, HEW Secretary Joseph A. Califano Jr. said his depart­ ment would have ready "early next year" tentative legislation based on the President's proposals. Then, he said, the White House will make a final recom­ mendation to Congress. The President's chief domestic adviser warned that passage of health care legislation "may take a little longer" than hoped. Senator Kennedy's bill has a specific timetable to put the program into effect as contrasted with the Carter Adminis­ tration's "piecemeal (phase-at-a-time) approach without a specific timetable." "It would be almost suicidal to have to come back to Congress every two years to seek enactment of some additional phase," declared an AFLCIO official. Today, health care costs are zooming up faster than, any other item in the Consumer Price Index. They consume nearly one tenth of the U.S. Gross National Product (GNP). Most of the cost of the health care plan would be outside of the Federal budget—from employment-related premiums. Most employers would be required to pay at least 75% of the cost for workers and their families. Man^ would pay the full cost as is common in negotiated health insurance programs. The Federal Government would pay the cost for the unemployed and would subsidize part of the premiums for lowpaid workers and marginal small businesses. U.S. Jobless Rote Stays at 5.8% In November WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 5.8 percent in November even though 543,000 more workers found jobs last month. The sharp employment gain brings the total workforce to 95.7 million. October had showed a job' gain of 324,000 new jobs and a total of 95.2 million employed then. In addition to the second month of strong employment gains, November saw a rise in average weekly hours and overtime. And over the last 12 months total employment has grown by 3.3 million. The reason why the jobless rate didn't Personals Phil Cogley Your sister, Rita Ramsey, asks that you call her at (503) 654-6105, Ephraim R. Muse Your mother would like you to write or call her at Rt. 1, Crantboro, N.C. 28529, Tel.: (919) 745-4556. Cody White Joseph J. Wood would like you to write him at: FSI-BMEWS, APO Box 1666, New York, N. Y. 09023. drop despite the surge in employment was because women have been pouriqg into the job market in record numbers. They account for more than half of the increase in employment. There are now 5,912,000 people unemployed in this country. One bright spot in the unemployment picture was that unemployment for married men living with their spouses fell to 2.5 percent last month, the lowest since the 2.5 percent mark set in June 1974. But the unemployment rate for black teenagers rose to 36.2 percent from 34.3 percent the previous month. The jobless rate for all black workers was still more David Velandra Deloris Schreck would like you to write her at: 6340 Rockrose Dr., Newark, Calif. 94560. Dennis Vernacchia Your mother would like you to write her at: 277 Mt. Prospect Ave., Newark, N. J. 07104. J. P. Fitzgerald Neftali Vargas, who sailed with you on the Rafel Simmens and the San Francisco, asks that you write him at: Pital de San Carlos, Costa Rica, C. Am. Seafarer Gets GED at HLS Seafarer John Funk recently attended the Welding Course at HLS. While he was at the school, he found out about the high school equivalency (GED) program and decided to participate. Brother Funk commented, "1 saw an opportunity that I was not going to pass Seafarer John Funk 24 / LOG / December 1978 up." This was his first visit to the Lundeberg School. Originally from New York, Brother Funk has been a Union member for 14 years. He quit school in the 11th grade but said that he never stopped learning. "Each day was a learning experience, whether I was working or at home," he said. The high school equivalency program prepares Seafarers to take the GED exam and acquire a high school diploma. Brother Funk said, "The program is great. 1 liked the idea of the small classes because everyone could get help when they needed it. 1 received a lot of individual help from the teachers." According to Seafarer Funk, a student not only learns to pass an exam but also acquires knowledge which can be used practically later on. The GED program is open to all Seafarers who do not have a high school diploma. Brother Funk recommends the program "to anyone who has the initiative to come to the Lundeberg School." For more information about the program, contact your SIU Represen­ tative or Academic Education Depart­ ment, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. than twice the 5.0 percent rate for all white workers. The blacks' rate rose to 11.8 percent from 11.4 percent in October. Teenagers unemployment fell to 16.2 percent from 16.3 percent the month before. Like the national average, female joblessness was 5.8 percent, an increase from October's 5.6 percent. Unemployment rates were little changed in November for adult men whose level of joblessness was at 4 percent, the same as in October and September. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that for every one point drop in the unemployment rate among "prime" male workers aged 35 to 44, the employment rate for young men aged 16 to 19 increases by 4.5 percentage points. For black youths, their employment rate goes up 6.3 percentage points when there is a one percentage point drop in the "prime" unemployment rate. An article in the AFL-CIO's Ameri­ can Federationist Magazine says that long periods of joblessness for black youths 16 to 19 of major urban areas leads them to economic hardship and crimes of robbery, larceny, burglary and auto theft. These city youths are arrested 10 to 20 more times for violent crimes than other young people, the article said. With an arrest record their employability drops another notch. For youths in the 16 to 24 age range, we find they have the highest unemploy­ ment and crime rates. Those between 16 and 19, we know, have a 16.2 percent jobless rate. Those 20 to 24 have a 9.9 percent unemployment rate. Although the 16 to 19 age group is only 17 percent of the U.S. population, their arrest records show that they account for almost 50 percent of all property crimes as we mentioned above—even though they made up only 43 percent of those charged with crimes. SIU Crews Towboat Bob Koch Just out of the shipyard, the towboat Bob Koch is now pushing barges on the Illinois River. Built for SlU-contracted Southern Ohio Towing Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind., the boat has special features which allow maximum year-round use. Like her sistership, the Thruston Morton, which was delivered last summer, the Bob Koch has unusually heavy hull plate, rudders and shafts to aid in icebreaking. Her double-bottomed engine room gives extra protection from grounding damage. The 4,200hp. boat is powered by two four-cycle diesel engines and can handle tows carrying 22,500 tons or more of cargo. Southern Ohio Towing is a subsidiary of American Commercial Barge Lines, the largest towing company on the rivers. She is named to honor Robwt O. Koch, executive vice president and general counsel of ACBL's parent company, Texas Gas Transmission Corp. Delta Bolivia Committee SIU Rep Darry Sanders (seated right) strikes a smile at a payoff on the SS Delta Bolivia (Delta Line) last month at Brooklyn, N.Y.'s 39th St. Pier. Joining in are part of the Ship's Committee and a couple of crewmembers. They are (I. to r. seated) Recertified Bosun Billy Edelmon, ship's chairman and Deck Delegate John Davis Standing (I. to r.) are Cook and Baker Hector De Jesus, Saloon Messman Michael Rolle, Chief Steward V. Douglas, secretary-reporter and Chief Cook James P. Barclay, steward delegate. �USPHS to Improve Care in Philadelphia Area The U.S. Public Health Service Hospital network of health care facili­ ties was set up to serve merchant marine seamen who serve the country. At last count, USPHS was providing health care to 200,000 beneficiaries. With any facility that services a large number of people, the special needs of a particular group of beneficiaries some­ times gets lost in the shuffle. So, in response to reports by SIU members of dissatisfaction with certain aspects of care at the PHS facilities in the Philadelphia area, administrators of the health care system joined SIU members, and officials at the Philadel­ phia hall recently to target problem areas and discuss solutions. The USPHS representatives, includ­ ing Richard Ashbaugh, deputy director of Divisions in charge of Hospitals and Clinics and Larry Eldredge, Director of the Philadelphia outpatient clinic, promised that steps would be taken to insure more efficient delivery of health services to Philadelphia seamen and their families. SIU Philadelphia port agent John Fay pointed out that the problem with the PHS facilities, "is not bad care, but rather not enough care," which is a result of the lack of familiarity by some PHS staffers with the special needs and limited time schedules of Seafarers and Boatmen. Richard Ashbaugh, the PHS official who came in from Washington, D.C. for the meeting, told Seafarers that PHS was making every effort to satisfy their problems and meet their needs for medical care. "We recognize that many seamen are on tight schedules," Ashbaugh said, "and we are endeavoring to make clinic visits convenient for those on leave and at sea." Ashbaugh and Philadelphia clinic director Larry Eldredge gave SIU members attending the meeting a comprehensive picture of the service the PHS system offers and the special programs in the works to improve and extend those sei-vices. Eldredge noted that the Philadelphia PHS Hospital had just set aside an open hours period for tugboatmen to come in and receive treatment from staff specialists. Shipboard Visits In addition, PHS is talking about a new program where health personnel would visit Seafarers aboard their ships which would allow PHS doctors to see first-hand the shipboard hazards that are part of a seaman's day-to-day life. PHS is hoping to kick-off the program in Philadelphia. Ashbaugh and Eldredge also made several important points about services currently provided at PHS facilities, including; • Clarification of when Seafarers should use PHS facilities and when to use outside doctors and hospitals. The officials pointed out that although outside doctors and hospitals under contract in most areas were available if necessary, Seafarers should use PHS facilities whenever possible. Since the funds to cover contract care come from the same operation pool as the money necessary to maintain PHS hospitals and clinics, the more spent on contract care means less money is available for the PHS facilities. • One of the most frequent com­ plaints by SIU members was that they sometimes have to travel long distances to get to a PHS hospital or outpatient clinic. "Traveling long distances should not be necessary," Ashbaugh said, adding, "where this is occuring, SIU members should bring it to the attention of the director of the PHS clinic where they are receiving care." • When a hospital stay is required seamen will be sent, as they have been in the past, to PHS hospitals in Baltimore or ,Statcn Island, where they can receive the best care possible. SIU members at the meeting were unani­ mous in their praise of these two facilities. • PHS is currently discussing the possibility of getting the Navy hospital and the VA hospital in the Philadelphia area to accept seamen on an inpatient basis, as an alternative to using out-oftown hospitals. The PHS representatives wrapped up their remarks by reminding Seafarers of the importance of notifying a PHS clinic or hospital within a 48-hour period if a seaman or dependent has to enter a contract hospital on an emergency basis. "Contacting any of the doctors, clinics or hospitals listed in the PHS booklet will .satisfy the 48-hour notice requirement," clinic director Eldredge said. "SIU members should carry these booklets with them as they will greatly simplify the notification procedure and speed up care to the seaman or his dependent." Richard Ashbaugh (standing), deputy director of USPHS, talks about improved services to Philadelphia area seamen at special meeting this month in SIU hall. Looking on is John Fay (left),SIU Philadelphia Agent and Larry Eldredge. director of the Philadelphia USPHS outpatient clinic. It's The Annual Super Big Only-Time -This-Year^ Pick Your License Towboat Operator Coarse! Check the Schedule: Western Rivers - March 5 Inland Waters - March 19 Oceans less than 200 Miles - March 19 Oceans over 200 Miles - March 19 Celestial Navigation - April 30 So Pick Your License and Enroll Now! Contact HLS or gour SIU Representative SIU Boatman, Capt. Louis Flade, hits the deck during question and answer session. Flade works for McAllister Bros. NMC Tells 8 Nations Xrack Down on Soviet Shipping' The National Maritime Council has urged maritime labor and industry leaders in eight countries to press their own governments to crack down on Soviet rate-slashing practices in their ocean trades. The NMC, a coalition of U.S. shipping lines and seafaring unions including the SIU, sent letters to its counterparts in England, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, France, Sweden, Norway and Holland. NMC Chairman James Barker told maritime leaders in these countries that "these unfair trading practices ... constitute a serious threat to the economies and security of the nations outside the Soviet sphere." Barker encouraged similar action to the important step taken by the U.S. against rate-cutting in recent passage of the Controlled Carrier Act of 1978. Signed by President Carter in October, the Act empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to demand assurance that state-controlled carriers are charging fair rates in U.S. trades. It was aimed principally at the Soviet Union, which. Barker said, "has op­ erated its vessels in our trades at rates so low as to make it impossible for freenation lines to compete."This practice is "common to the Soviet fleet and to most Eastern European fleets throughout the world," he added. The NMC's attempt to control Soviet rate cutting throughout the free world is part of the organization's expanded effort to develop a strong and competi­ tive, privately owned U.S. merchant marine. December 1978 / LOG / 25 �SlU Crews Lionheart, Taking Over Former Foreign Flag Run Little more than a month ago, the MV Lionheart was a Norwegian ship. Now she flies the U.S. flag and just completed her first voyage manned by SIU members. The Coast Guard recently approved the Lionheart for temporary U.S. registry by waiving the normal proce­ dures for foreign-built vessels. The special action not only opened up a foreign flag run to an American crew, but paved the way for additional U.S.flag operation on U.S.-built ships. The Coast Guard waiver was an emergency measure, dictated by sudden trade. But since construction delays have postponed delivery of the first vessel until March, 1979, the company applied for quick and temporary U.S. registry for the Lionheart in order to continue its service until that time. The Coast Guard determined that the Lionheart was the only available vessel of its type offering direct and regular service between Miami and Ecuador. In order to prevent further disruption of the trade, which had already caused hardships to U.S. shippers, they granted the vessel U.S. status for nine months. Although the action was opposed by developments which interrupted the Lionheart's service. The 5,940 ton, roll on—roll off vessel had been operating between Miami and Ecuador since 1964, under charter to Coordinated Carib­ bean Transport, Inc. The Ecuadorian government recently barred third-flag ships in its trade with the U.S. and refused to allow the Lionheart to discharge, stranding substantial amounts of cargo at CCTs terminal in Miami. CCT has had two U.S.-flag vessels on order in American shipyards since 1976 to take over and expand its Ecuadorian many groups in this country because the vessel was foreign-built, it was sup­ ported by several staunch supporters of the U.S. merchant fleet. Both the U.S. Maritime Administration and Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, urged the Coast Guard approval in order to prevent any threats to CCTs operation of its two new U.S.-flag ships. The new vessels are two ocean=going, articulated tug and barge systems. The five deck, 568 ft. barge sections are under construction at the Seatrain shipyard in Brooklyn, N. Y. Administration Modifies Wage-Price Plan Faced with mounting objections from labor to his proposed anti-inflation Voluntary Wage-Price Controls Pro­ gram, President Carter modified his guidelines by excluding from the controls the increased cost of keeping up existing fringe benefits, such as pen­ sion and health care plans. However, the AFL-CIO Executive Council- on which SIU President Paul Hall sits as senior vice president — termed the program devised by the President's economic advisers to be "inequitable and unfair" to the Ameri­ can working man and woman, while at the same time allowing Big Business an open season to further windfall profits. Only a few months ago, corporation profits soared to 16.4 percent, a $1.5 billion increase. On Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., Ceorge Meany, head of the AFL-CIO, demanded that the Government impose mandatory wage-price controls to combat inflation. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of Frontlash—a liberal citizens get-out-the-vote movement — Meany criticized the Administration's volun­ tary program for strictly controlling wages and not having controls on the prices of food, housing, energy and medical costs. He also called for controls on all forms of income: profits and dividends, interest rates, rents, executive compen­ sation and professional fees. Last month on CBS-TV Face the Nation Show, Meany said if wages are to be held down it should only be as part of a broad economic controls program enacted by Congre.ss and applying fairly to all segments of the economy. He added that price controls would be spotty, complex and largely unenforce­ able while profits, dividends and interest rates would rise unchecked. Meany explained that controls are "preferable" to the Administration's approach which he saw as "going down the road to mandatory controls." Gangway Vi/atch Duties Important Once in a while, certain duties aboard ship are taken lightly. One of these is the gangway watch. In addition to keeping unauthorized personnel off the ship, the gangway watch should see that the gangway is well lighted, all man ropes have proper tension, and if it is allowed to rest on the dock it should move freely. I hc gangway watch while the vessel is anchored should pay strict attention to those boarding and leaving the vessel. A life ring and life jacket should be accc.ssiblc in case any crew member falls into the water while boarding or leaving the launch. Any launches that do not have life jackets or life rings should be brought to the attention of the Master. At the first shipboard-meeting on any voyage these matters should be fully discussed by the ship's chairman. Seamen who cannot swim should make such fact known to the rest of the crew. Remember—The life you save may be your own. Ch. Steward Bill Hand Retires If that's the case, Meany suggested "the sooner we get there the better." If Congress enacts an equitable controls .system, he said, "I think we can lick this inflation. But 1 don't think you can lick it by jawboning, by scolding people and by making speeches." If "austerity" is needed, Meany con­ tinued, "it's got to be austerity for every­ one." And the ground rules should be set by Congress and not by two or three economic advisers to the President whose guidance has failed to keep prices from rising sharply, he said. The AFL-CIO Executive Council also called on the President to call a special session of Congress to develop a full wage-price controls program for the duration of the inflation emergency. It said the present price controls guideline is so flexible as to be non­ existent and is without effective enforce­ ment. The price guideline also allows those who raised prices the most in the past two years to profit further from that conduct. Summing up, the Council concluded that the President's wage controls policy is based on the false assumption that wages alone are the cause of inflation when the fact is that wages trail—not cause—inflation. Brotherhood m Actiof^ .for SIU members with an alcohol problem Seafarer Bill Barrineau is currently enrolled in the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course at the Harry Lundeberg School. He has plans to acquire his QMED endorsement soon and is looking forward to attending the LNG course. Brother Barrineau feels that "I am now able to come to the school because of the help I got from the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I could not have done this without being sober." Last year. Seafarer Barrineau realized that he had a problem with alcohol. He had been a member of AA for two years but started drinking again. He said, "My drinking was so bad last year that 1 had to be hospitalized. 1 decided that something had to change and 1 thought about our Center. 1 called Ed Morris (SIU rep in San Francisco) and he helped me get to the Center." Brother Barrineau was very im­ pressed with the programs at the ARC. I "It is a very good program for seamen," he commented. "The counselors are good and they really help you learn about yourself." He thinks that in order for the Center to help a person, "the guy has to want to get sober, learn how to cope with himself and his problem, be willing to change his attitudes about life and always try to listen with an open mind." Since he has been sober. Seafarer Barrineau has been living each day with a new outlook on life. "When I first went to the Center, 1 thought I knew all about alcohol and how it affects the body, but I really did not know anything," he commented. "If I could go back in time, 1 know that 1 would go to the Center for help. 1 actually should have gone before 1 did." Seafarer Barrineau encourages his brothers to come to the Center. He said, "If you even think that you may have a problem with alcohol, you should come to the Center. They can help." I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name I I Book No. Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No II was a day of mixed emotions for retiring chief steward Bill Hand when he picked up his first pension check at the December membership meeting in the port of New York.Brother Hand who has been an SIU member since 1954 told the New York membership: "This is a happy and sad day for me. I've been shipping for 25 years and have enjoyed it all. I've cooperated with the Union and I've always done my part as a Union .member. We have a good strong union today. Let's keep it that way." 26 / LOG / December 1978 Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 ^ (Zip) j j �LiSNS Columbia—A Good Crew Makes a Good Ship It's not very often that the skipper of a ship will take the time to write an article praising the crew members of that ship. But that's just what Capt. M. J. Sullivan has done in the November issue of the Military Sealift Command's publication, "Sealift". In it he praises the crew members of the SlU-contracted USNS Columbia. Even though the 672-foot, 37,276 dwt Columbia Class tanker was built in 1971, and has many modern and auto­ mated features in her design, Capt. Sullivan maintains that,"success of ship operations still depends on the ability and attitude of individuals aboard Columbia." Sullivan mentions most of the Columbia's 25 crew members in his article, from Chief Mate Bill Vose to, deckengine utililyman John Rogalski, 18, the youngest Seafarer on the crew who, at the time, was making his first sea voyage. Sullivan referred to Bosun Burton Owen, 67, as "by far the saltiest man aboard." Bosun Owen has been a seaman since 1930. He was busily overseeing some deck work on the Columbia when the Log visited the ship recently in Port Reading, N.J. Capt. Praises HLSS Capt. Sullivan's article time and again refers to the Columbia's crew as welltrained professionals. He specifieally mentioned the role of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School in the training process, saying that the school "is completely geared for training able At work is AB Pat Lavln who had a hand • in the rescue of the five people off a stricken yacht. merehant seamen." He also noted that Seafarer Fred Carter, Jr., QMED on the ship, had reeeived his upgrading at HLS. The SIU is proud of its record of training professional seamen. The more modern the ships beeome, the more the need for specialized training. The Harry Lundeberg School is one reason why SIU seamen are rated among the best in the world. Though there's no denying that formal training is the best foundation, many people will say that there's no substitute for experience. Capt. Sul­ livan's article noted that many of the Columbia's unlicensed crew members have experience to spare. Such as AB Charles Pafford, who first went to sea with the Royal Navy in the late 1930's; and Liston Lanier, also an AB, who sailed with the Navy in World War II and has a Purple Heart to prove it. There are others. AB James Walker who worked aboard Cayman Island trading schooners almost 40 years ago, and cook-baker James Juzang who has been sailing for 34 years. There's plenty of experience represented by the crew of the USNS Columbia. Experience came In handy last May when the crew of the Columbia went to the rescue of five persons whose 46-foot yacht broke down in the Caribbean. A boat was launched and the hapless yachtsmen were picked up. Later on they were transferred to a Coast Guard cutter. Of this incident Capt. Sullivan wrote that: "All appreciated the oppor­ tunity to help someone who needed assistance at sea. That's the tradition of the professional mariner, and the USNS Columbia h composed of profes­ sionals." Another tradition is the spirit of cooperation and teamwork that exists between the merehant marine and the navy; our country's security and strength depends upon it. Civiliancrewed naval support ships, such as the SlU-crewed Columbia, exemplify this tradition and spirit. In Capt. Sullivan's "Sealift" article he certainly speaks highly of the Colum­ bia's crfw. But his respect and praise for the professionalism of the crew is by no means one-sided. In a conversation with the Log, steward-cook Oliver Oakley, a two and a half-year veteran of the Columbia, had many words of praise to say about Capt. Sullivan. Oakley wasn't alone in his feelings about the skipper of the Columbia. In an official SIU ship's minutes, recently reeeived by the Log from the Columbia, there was this note about Capt. Sullivan: "We feel he should be commended as one of the great skippers. It's an honor to have served under Capt. Morris J. Sullivan." Here's the Columbia's Ship's Committee (I. to r.) of Engine Delegate Danny Dean, Chief Steward Oliver Oakley, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Lloyd Akin and Recertified Bosun Burton Owen, ship's chairman. "Well-trained pros," said the tanker's master of the deck gang of (I. to r.) ABs Pat Lavln, Lloyd Akin, Charlie Humason and Ken Smith plus Bosun Burton Owen who's overseeing their work. The bosun has been sailing since the 1930s. Chief Steward Oliver Oakley had high praise for his shipmates and the ship's skipper. December 1978 / LOG / 27 -qfiasaaasOTSffinoaacara i i �99^ Barney Speegle, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a fireman^watertender. Brother Speegle sailed 40 years. He was on thepicketlineinthe 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Speegle was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Baltimore. mSIONlRS 1 William M. Turpin, 68, Joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Turpin sailed 38 years. He is also a machinist and boilermaker. Seafarer Turpin was born in Horden, England and is a resident of Houston. John T. Hathcock, 67, Joined the Union in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for Dixie Carriers from 1966 to 1978. Brother Hathcock is a former member of the SIU Fisher­ men's District in 1944. He was born in Apalachicola, Fla. and is a resident there. Walter J. Zaieski, 60, Joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an AB. Brother' Zaieski sailed 33 years. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Willie Ray Holder, 63, Joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing as a lead deckhand and mate for ACBL. Brother Holder is a former member of the Teamsters Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Holder was born in Dyersburg, Ky. and is a resident of Paducah, Ky. Jose G. Lopez, 61, Joined the SIU in 1939 in Puerto Rico sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lopez won a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the AIco Polaris (Alcoa Steamship). He was born in Lares, P.R. and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Jose A. Sablan, 65, Joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing as a cook for Allied Towing from 1963 to 1969 and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1969 to 1978. Brother Sablan is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Guam and is a resident of Norfolk. Recertified Bosun Manuel Landron, 65, Joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Puerto Rico. Brother Landron sailed 17 years as a bosun with the Bull Line. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in April 1974. Seafarer Landron was born in Vega Alta, P.R. and is a resident of Catano, P.R. Wilson Bracy,67, Joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a chief engineer for the Steuart Transportation Co. from 1964 to 1978. Brother Bracy also sailed for the Fish Product Co. from 1955 to 1963. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. Boatman Bracy was born in Rich Square, N.C. and is a resident of Lewisetta, Va. Grady P. Lewis, 63, Joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB deck maintenance. Brother l ewis sailed 37 years. He was born iti Dale Coun»y, Ala. and is a resident of Atmore, Ala. k Christos 1. Polichronakis, 58, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Brother Polichronakis sailed 27 yegrs. He was born in Greece and is a resident of Piraeus, Greece. Paul Anderson,65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Anderson sailed 50 years. He was born in Mocn, Denmark and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Anderson is a resident of Spring Valley, N.Y. Arnold Purgvee, 59, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Purgvee sailed 22 years. He was born in Estonia, U.S.S.R. and is a resident of Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y.C. George Austin, 66, Joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Austin sailed 42 years and on the Isthmian Line. He worked as an AB on the Sea-Land Shoregang from 1969 to 1973. Seafarer Austin walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of New York City, N.Y. Ah You Soon, 65, Joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Soon sailed 46 years. He was born in Shanghai,China and is a naturalized U.S. eitizen. Seafarer Soon is a resident of San Francisco. DBPitdiiiPs Reoirt hir Great Likes NOVEMBER 1-30,1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 45 16 4 42 .55 3 31 9 8 1 20 10 6 Lawrence J. Geiger, 67, Joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1970 sailing as a cook for the Ann Arbor Ferry Railroad Co. Brother Geiger at one time own and operated his own butcher a grocery shop. He was born 1^ Manitowoc, Wise, and is a resident there. Arnold F. Johnson, 62, Joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1956 to 1978. Brother Johnson is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Stonington, Mich, and is a resident of Rapid River, Mich. John T. Rohinson, 57, Joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. and the Kinsman Marine Co. Brother Rob­ inson sailed 28 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Laker Robinson was born in Tenn­ essee and is a resident of Algood, Tenn. Jeremiah F. Donovan, 66, Joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Donovan was born in Cambridge, Mass. and is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Alvin L. Doud, 62, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Doud sailed 22 years and with the MSTS in 1956. Seafarer Doud is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Yakima, Wash, and is a resident of San Diego, Calif. Sigilfredo B. Ferrer, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Ferrer was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Willie Hinson Holladay,61,Joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a wiper. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Holladay was born in Alabama and is a resident of Loxley, Ala. John J. Breen, 56, Joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing in the steward department. Brother Breen sailed 27 years. He also sailed during the Vietnam War and on the Robin Line. Seafarer Breen is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Baltimore, he is a resident there. Henry Lanier, 61 Joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Lanier also sailed on the Robin Line. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Guyton, Ga. ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 25 10 4 31 26" STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 7 2 1 21 13 1 6 3 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) Totals All Departments...; 33 80 28 0 0 0 27 70 68 110 lOS 37 94 94 5 84 92 85 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. I 28 / LOG / December 1978 Vincente Cortes, 65, Joined the SIU in the port of Miami in 1950 sailing in the steward department. Brother Cortes sailed 25 years. He hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Corte's was born in Havana, Cuba and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of West Palm Beach, Fla. �NMC Ads Promote U.S. Merchant Fleet In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.Y.-Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tel. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD.—Kaplan. Heyman, Grccnbcrg, Engclman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301)539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas and Bennett, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fla. 33609 Tel. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush St., Suite 1403 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd. Barker. Boudreaux. Lamy 6 Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt, Rothschild & Feldman 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tel. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antv/crp Building Mobile. Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205)433-4904 OETROIT, MICH.—Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.—PatricK H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett Bldg. Fall River. Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance. Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 Below is one of the many ads that the National Maritime Council is running in the national news media. To encour­ age support for a strong U.S. merchant marine, the NMC is running these ads in some of the major news publications, such as. Time and Newsweek. The Council wants to encourage American business to ship on U.S.-flagships. So the ads are also running in business oriented publications like the Wall St. Journal. The National Maritime Council is composed of company and union representatives who are interested in promoting a viable U.S. merchant marine. We*ve had smooth sailing for six years. Not calm seas. Not water "smooth as glass." But smooth enough that the U.S. flag shipping indus­ try has achieved a level or service efficiency and maritime labor staoility unique in the history of our country. How? It really began with the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This piece of legislation sparked a common purpKDse amonq leaders of the shitDbuilding, ship­ ping, labor, and other actors involved in mari­ time affairs. A coopera­ tive spirit develop^ that culminated in the forma­ tion, in 1971, of the National Maritime Council...a unique combination or management and labor working toward one goal, a healthy and stable industry. Since that date, U.S. flag ships have pro­ vided uninterrupted service. With minor squalls, we've had smooth sailing as our merchant marine has built amity, stream­ lined its operation, and upgraded itself as a transportation system. Today, the U.S. flag ship­ ping industry is second to none in efficiency, hiqhly trained and tech­ nologically advanced, with freight rates comp>etitive with most foreign •'•V V • Jr shipping. It is stable ana—as we buifd our fleet toward the size of those of Russia, Japan, Greece, United Kingdom, etc.—it will become stronger in the world market. If you'd like to know more, send for our book­ let on U.S. Flag Ship­ ping. Write National Mar­ itime Council, Dept. F, Box 7345, Washington, D.C. 20044. National Maritime ^Council Management and labor working together for a strong, stable U.S. flag shipping industry. DONTGIVE UP THE SHIPS December 1978 / LOG / 29 •v.: �$IU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America • 1 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGicrgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30,1978 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 6 92 10 24 11 9 16 92 29 San Francisco 45 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 21 44 12 80 3 1 495 0 24 2 5 4 1 5 16 6 4 1 4 2 11 0 0 85 1 8 1 2 2 0 0 4 5 7 86 7 25 15 21 19 79 35 4 38 14 10 13 33 0 8 8 0 0 59 82 3 1 472 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Noftolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Sedllle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 0 8 0 14 8 6 24 59 25 34 13 35 8 62 12 0 386 5 b 1 5 13 12 12 3 6 3 21 5 0 132 2 1 1 2 1 1 5 2 4 0 5 0 0 38 21 12 6 14 59 21 14 5 23 11 59 7 1 328 15 10 -2 7 28 8 22 3 13 3 34 10 1 197 2 1 1 0 2 3 4 1 5 1 5 0 1 34 Jacksonville 19 3 Wilmin^on Seattle 9 18 1 4 223 0 9 8 3 36 22 8 31 3 0 0 3 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 2 5 36 * 12 . 1 34 0 19 3 0 4 8 0 2 52 26 15 5 23 3 3 1 0 1 2 0 0 48 50 0 39 8 13 4 3 7 15 12 9 4 4 1 17 0 0 136 1 12 0 3 3 0 0 7 7 5 15 5 1 4 0 0 63 4 111 15 36 12 8 24 82 35 56 23 47 12 81 0 0 546 5 57 6 3 4 3 8 23 16 11 5 7 3 23 0 0 174 1 15 0 3 1 2 2 1 5 3 4 1 0 9 0 0 47 1 66 5 14 13 2 25 39 39 33 17 22 9 53 0 0 338 3 20 0 6 3 0 4 6 5 5 4 4 3 7 0 0 70 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 13 4 5 3 3 0 0 38 9 1 4 4 3 4 3 64 13 40 2 0 2 6 7 18 25 0 7 10 263 150 126 4 2 0 1 5 149 20 . 31 15 6 21 47 49 20 31 35 24 56 2 1 512 12 189 13 42 10 0 10 30 15 52 81 36 7 69 0 1 567 892 715 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 21 1 102 5 99 Baltimore Norfolk 12 6 18 14 18 3 Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle 10 19 2 19 Totals All Departments 1 18 12 5 4 17 Boston New York Totals 1 48 4 0 Port Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama 9 133 19 45 14 6 28 138 58 69 31 70 19 117 0 2 758 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 Tampa Mobile New Orleans 4 18 0 0 76 2 37 2 15 Philadelphia 7 22 8 1 202 3 63 9 Mobile Totals 6 5 15 1 13 0 3 13 PuertoRico Houston Piney Point Yokohama 8 5 10 2 35 4 1 41 San Francisco 1 14 1 2 4 1 0 3 2 2 76 8 Boston New York New Orleans 2 52 4 18 8 8 3 32 14 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa '•REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 25 16 18 31 11 64 35 18 164 412 329 0 0 0 3 28 8 15 6 3 13 51 15 29 5 17 15 26 0 0 234 1268 677 476 1063 549 236 1876 3 3 5 35 9 18 2 0 9 6 9 50 20 43 48 2 0 2 5 25 6 35 -1 2 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HEADQL'ARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFURT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA. Japan . P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLl'lA'. Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PO ^TLAND, Or Shipping at deep-sea A&G ports was excellent last month as 1,848 Seafarers shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Shipping—as it has been for some time—is expected to remain excellent for the foreseeable future. The good shipping for SlU-members at a time when the U.S. maritime industry as a whole is in trouble—is a direct result of the SIlTs comprehensive programs for education and political action. These programs will continue with the support of SlU members and so will good shipping. 30 / LOG / December 1978 421 S.W. 5tb Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . .408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-8538 SAN FRANCISC O, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 �Apply Now For SiU College Scholarships The SIU is acutely aware of two very basic facts concerning education: 1.) Education is the key to career advancement. 2.) Education costs money, and lots of it. That's why the SIU—through the SIU Welfare Plan—offers $60,000 worth of college scholar­ ships to our members and their dependents each year. And that's why members and dependents eligible for these scholarships should begin sending their appli­ cations in now for the awards contest. employment time with SIUcontracted companies, as well as one day employment in the six month period immediately pre­ ceding date of application and 125 days employment in the previous calendar year. Dependents of deceased mem­ bers who had met these seatime requirements before death are also eligible for the scholar­ ships. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only) or the Ameri­ can College Tests (ACT). In all the SIU offers seven Upcoming test dates for the college scholarships, as follows: • Five full 4-year $10,000 SAT's are Dec. 2, 1978; Jan. 27, scholarship awards. One of these 1979 and March 31, 1979. For is reserved for an active member, more information on the SAPs, while four will go to dependents write the College Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, of members. or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. • Two 2-year $5,000 scholar­ 94701. ship awards. These are reserved Upcoming test dates for the exclusively for active members. For an active member to be ACT'S are Dec. 9, 1978; Feb. 10, eligible for a scholarship, he must 1979 and April 7, 1979. Informa­ have at least two years (730 days) tion and applications for these employment time with SIU con­ exams may be received by writing tracted companies. In addition, to ACT Registration Unit, P.O. he must have one day of employ­ Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. ment in the six month period SIU members can pick up immediately preceding date of scholarship award applications application, as well as 125 days for themselves or their depen­ employment in the previous dents at any SIU hall or by calendar year. writing the SIU Welfare Plan, Dependerlts of members ap­ 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. plying for the scholarships must 11232. be unmarried and under 19 years SIU scholarship winners will of age. In addition, he or she must be announced in May 1979. So be the dependent of a member try to have your applications in with three years (1095 days) no later than April 15, 1979. ^ ' -v 4 ^ \ i' \ ^ , t December 1978 / LOG / 31 �Pensioner Mat R. Abraham, 72, died of a heart attack on arrival at the Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct. 1, Brother Abraham joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a fireman- watertender. He sailed for 44 years. He was on the picketline in the 1961 Greater New York Harbor strike. Seafarer Abraham was born in Mexico and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving are his widow. Ana and a son-in-law, Louis Perez. u John T. Attaway Jr., 69, died on Oct. 24. Bro­ ther A 11 a w a y joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as a junior engineer and oiler. He sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Attaway was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. And he was also a railroad machinist. Born in Newberry, S.C., he was a resident of Richland, S.C. Surviving are a son, William of Colum­ bia, S.C.; a daughter, Martha Ann of Ninty-Six, S.C. and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn F.J. Bland of Richland. Ramon "Ray" Bracamonte, 50, died on Oct. 23. Brother Brac­ amonte joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 28 years and was a Union organizer at one time. Seafarer Bracamonte sailed during the Vietnam War and was a former member of both the SUP and the NMU. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Viola; a son, John; two daughters, Anna and Mars; a sister, Mrs. Dolores Brava of Vocaville, Calif.; a stepson, Mitchell Crawford and a stepdaughter, Cynthia Crawford. Roger C. Lucas, 42, died on Jan. 16. Brother Lucas joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He also worked as a shipfitter's helper. Seafarer Lucas was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of Savanah, Ga. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lucas of Savannah and a brother, James. Patrick N. Capps was lost at sea off the SS Zapata Courier near Puerto Rico on Sept. 16. Brother Capps sailed as a fireman-watertender from the port of Norfolk. He was a resident of Raleigh, N.C. Surviving are his father and a brother, Charles of Raleigh. Frank C. Griggs >^1 Jr., 47, died of pneumonia on Oct. 5. Brother Griggs joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as a mate for the Allied Towing Co. from 1968 to 1976 and for the Ocean Towing Co. from 1976 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Boatman Griggs was born in Lafayette, La. and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Interment was in the Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Griggs Sr. Rafael A. Espinosa, 45, died in New York City on Oct. 21. Bro­ ther Espinosa joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971. He sailed as a 3rd cook for Sea-Land Service from 1973 to 1978. He was born in the Dominican Republic and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Elena and eight sons, Rafael Esteban, Rafael A., Julio Cesar, Andres Leopoldo, Luis Amauri, Carlos A., Jose M. and Manuel A. Pensioner Louis J. Guzzi, 84, passed away on Nov. 11. Brqther Guzzi joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was born in Italy and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Guzzi was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Irma. Pensioner Oli­ ver F. Klein, 73, died on Nov. 5. Brother Klein joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed for 23 years. Seafarer Klein was born in Ohio and was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Katherine M. Jones of Bellfontaine, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Hank and a niece, Ruth Hank, both of Cleveland. Pensioner Cas­ ey Jones Lang, 66, died of heart fail­ ure in Methodist Hospital, Jack­ sonville, Fla. on Oct. 18. Brother Lang joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 16 years. Seafarer Lang was born in Florida and was a resident of Jackson­ ville. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. Edward Massey, 45, succumbed to lung cancer in the U.S.A.F. Regional Hospital, Maxwell Air Base, Mont­ gomery, Ala. on Mar. 31. Brother Massey sailed as a cook for the Ratcliff Materials Co. from 1975 to 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Selma, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Hattie and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Massey. 32 / LOG / December 1978 N. Pensioner Albcrt Heliobus Richards, 71, died of natural causes in the Bronx (N.Y.) Municipal Hospital on Oct. 27. Brother Rich­ ards joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 49 years, on the Bull Line and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Richards also attended Piney Point Conference No. 8 in 1970. Born in St. Thomas, V.L, he was a resident of Philadelphia. Inter­ ment was in Moravian Cemetery, St. Thomas. Surviving are his widow, Gertrude; three sons, Jerome, Gilbert and Erierette; two daughters, Elvira of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Adina and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Moolenaar of St. Thomas. Jorge Cotto,41, died on Oct. 2. BrI o t her C o 11 o [joined the SIU in the port of San i Juan, P.R. in 1967 ; sailing as a 3rd cook. He sailed with Sea-Land from 1968 to 1972. Seafarer Cotto was born in Bayamon, P.R. and was a res­ ident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Surviving is his widow, Julia. Pensioner Dusan J. De Duisin, 71, died in Christ Hospital, Jersey City, N.J. on Sept. 19. Brother De Duisin joined the SIU in 1938 in Puerto Rico sail­ Pensioner Ed­ ing as a deck engineer. He sailed for 35 win Marcellus years and rode the Bull Line. Seafarer Thomas, 71, died De Duisin was wounded on Apr. 6,1942 of a heart attack when a Japanese cruiser fired a shell at in De Paul Hos­ his ship in the Bay of Bengal, India. He pital, Norfolk on was born in Antopagasta, Chile and was Sept. 20. Brother a resident of Jersey City. Cremation Thomas joined the took place in the Garden State Crema­ SIU in 1942 in tory, North Bergen, N.J. with his ashes the port of Norfolk sailing as a fireman- being flown to Santiago, Chile. Survi­ watertender. He sailed 41 years. Sea­ ving are a brother Mario of Santiago farer Thomas was born in Litwalton, and a cousin, Neda Michieli of New Va. and was a resident of Norfolk. York City. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Ruth. Pensioner Re­ certified Bosun Adan C. VallaJean Latapie, 57, dares, 52, died of a died of a heart heart attack in the attack in the New New Orleans Orleans USPHS USPHS Hospital Hospital On Sept. on Nov. 9. Brother 28. Brother Lata­ Valladares joined pie joined the SIU ^ the SIU in the port in 1945 in the port of New Orleans. He of New Orleans in sailed for 32 years and rode the Delta 1970 sailing as a steward utility. Line. Seafarer Latapie was a July 1973 Seafarer Valladares was born in Hon­ graduate of the Union's Recertified duras and was a resident.of New Bosuns Program. He was a veteran of Orleans. Interment was in La Ceiba the U.S. Army in World War 11. Born in (Honduras) General Cemetery. Survi­ Pointe La Hache, La., he was a resident ving are two daughters, Evangelina of of New Orleans. Burial was in Westlawn San Pedro Sula, Honduras and RoxMemorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, La. ana; an aunt, Mrs. Concepcion Munoz Surviving are his widow, Lois; three of New Orleans and a nephew, Enrique sons, Jean, Joseph and Ronald and McDonald of New Orleans. three daughters, Lois Marie, Jacqueline and Cynthia. Pensioner Ter­ rell D. York, 61, James F. Brown, 49, died of heart died on Oct. 22. failure in the Louisville (Ky.) U.S. Brother York Veterans Administration Hospital on joined the SIU in Sept. 8. Brother Brown joined the 1948 in the port of Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in Mobile sailing as a 1975 sailing as a mate for the Orgulf chief steward. He Transport Co. He was born in Branden­ sailed 23 years. burg, Ky. and was a resident there. Seafarer York was a 1964 graduate of Burial was in the Salem Baptist Church the Union's Chief Stewards ReccrtificaCemetery, Brandenburg. Surviving are tion Program. He hit the bricks in the his widow, Marie and his father, 1963 beef and the 1965 District Council Emmett of Brandenburg. No. 37 stnke. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was Pensioner Lonnie L. Woods Sr., 67, born in Mobile and was a resident of died on Nov. 10. Brother Woods joined Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, the Union in the port of Norfolk in I960 Doris; a son, Robert and two daughters, sailing as a tug captain for the Gulf and Patricia of Baltimore and Bonnie. Atlantic Towing Co. from 1945 to 1972. He was a civil service worker from (931 Anthony S. to 1945. Boatman Woods was a former Michalski, 57, member of the United Mine Workers died of a heart Union from 1951 to 1960. Born in attack in British Louisiana, he was a resident of Buxton, Hospital, Buenos N.C. Surviving are his widow, Geneva Aires, Argentina and a son, Lonnie, Jr. on Nov. 15. He joined the SIU in Clifford B. Miller, 64, joined the the port of Phila­ Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in delphia. Brother Michalski had been 1961 sailing as a scowman, deckhand sailing on the SS Santa Mariana as a and oiler for the Great Lakes Dredge fireman-watertender. Seafarer Michal­ and Dock Co. 'from 1936 to 1978. ski was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Brother Miller sailed 42 years. He is a World War 11. He was born in Poland former member of the International and was a resident of Hayward, Calif. Dredge Workers Protective Assn. Laker Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jean Batie of Miller is a veteran of the U.S. Air Bromall, Pa. and a stepson, Robert A. Forces in World War II. Born in Slovick. Buffalo, he is a resident there. �Heayy^yote Buries 'Right-to-Work' in Missouri INLAND Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 1-30,1978 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltinnore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco, Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur— Algonac St. Louis PineyPoint ... Paducah TotaU 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 5 0 4 0 1 27 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 7 8 0 2 0 0 9 5 0 8 38 0 87 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 9 7 0 0 2 5 2 41 0 5 0 36 110 Totals All Departments. 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 0 12 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 8 0 5 39 1 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 1 3 1 11 0 8 0 36 68 0 0 0 7 0 3 13 9 0 0 1 0 0 11 10 0 5 0 2 61 0 0 0 11 0 2 0 11 4 0 5 0 0 9 6 0 13 7 0 68 2 0 0 7 0 2 0 21 7 0 7 1 12 9 108 0 9 0 60 245 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 18 25 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia ., Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur — Algonac St. Louis Piney Point ... Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur — Algonac St. Louis.. Piney Point ... Paducah Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 • STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 28 91 126 13 71 72 .68 76 274 In a major Nov. 7 electoral victory for America's workers, Missouri voters decisively defeated a union-busting socalled "Right-to-Work" (for-Less) amendment to their constitution which would have outlawed union shop contracts that require workers to join unions or pay dues as a condition of employment. TTie 10th biggest industrial State's record-breaking non-presidential year vote was 3 to 2 against or 929,705 votes against the proposal and 628,041 for it. In heavily industrialized St. Louis, the open shop amendment was crushed by a 4 to 1 margin. The unprecedented vote exceeded by more than 200,000 votes the previous state mark set in 1934. "We convinced the people of Missouri that workers have a right to belong to a labor organization and to protect those rights," said the head of the State Labor Council. AFL-CIO chief George Meany said the Election Day victory was not just for the labor movement but "for the free collective bargaining system which is so vital to the nation's economy." Presi­ dent Carter obseped that the vote "... is certainly a discouragement of similar attempts in other states." Though pre-election polls had given the "Right-to-Work" proposal a 50-50 chance of winning, a massive get-outthe-vote and voter registration cam­ paign by Missouri unions and support­ ers turned the tide so much that they beat the "right-to-work" forces in 69 of the state's 115 counties. Of the new voters registered before the election, state officials attributed 100,000 to union efforts. Eighteen states had "Right-to-Work" laws before 1955. Kansas voted for it in 1958 and Louisiana in 1976. Alcoholism i' disease. liiiftitiiiiHiiliriiiiiififUiiiilll It can be treated. •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NAK^'« THE/ yoa AND mo VOOR CARBEB AT December 1978 / LOG / 33 �LNG ARIES (Ener^ Transporta­ tion), October 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary G. De Barere. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman held a discussion on some of the articles that appeared in the Log; the President's Report, Ocean Mining and Offshore Drilling. Also the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), October 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Harrington; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director C. Merritt, Jr.; Deck Delegate Robert Beale; Engine Delegate Dan Brass; Steward Delegate Herbert T. Archer, Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary reported that the Log and .mail was received. Educational Director requested all members to read their new agreement as there were some important changes and also to read their constitution so they will be aware of their rights. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Curacao. DELTA ECUADOR (Delta Steam­ ship Lines), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Nielsen; Secretary S. Brown; Educational Director Oliveri; Steward Delegate Francisco Gonzalez. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Also about how crewmembers should man and take care of the 13 new Delta ships. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), October 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Osborne; Secretary N. Johnson Jr.; Deck Dele­ gate W. Johnson; Engine Delegate W. C. Weekley. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Educational Director related his experi­ ences on LNG vessels. The steward gave a vote of thanks to the deck department for helping keep the messhall and pantry clean at night. Noted that it was good to have a good, harmonious crew. Next port in the Gulf. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), October 29—Recertified Bosun George Burke; Secretary A. Seda; Steward Delegate William Jones. Chairman advised all members to read the Log so they will know what Is going on in the Union. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), October 1—Chairman, Eddie Cain; Secretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director J. P. Chancey; Deck Delegate Robert C. Munroe; Engine Delegate W. Walker; Steward Delegate John Lynch. $20.40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the Chief Steward R. De Boissiere for an excellent job and a vote of thanks to the engine department. Also to the new Bosun Eddie Cain and the deck depart­ ment. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SANTA MARIANA (Delta Steam­ ship), October 6—Chairman, John Kelly; Secretary Weidle; Educational Director Morin; Deck Delegate Clyde A. King; Engine Delegate Harold Welch; Steward Delegate William Wyatt. $19.55 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done from the ship's chairman and the membership. All available attended the meeting. A discussion was had about the lack of ice in the crew mess and the crew pantry. Report to Log: "I am really happily surprised at the cooperation wc MCS members have gotten from SIU mem­ bers, by far, more than from any previous union. I myself have served the U.S. Merchant Marine for over 21 years and I am proud of it. Weidle—Chief Steward." MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. S. Barnes; Secretary R. Maldonado; Educational Director Glen Dickens; Steward Delegate Earl W. Clark. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and also advised that applications for Piney Point upgrading school are available. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND FINANClf (Sea-Land Service), October 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary A. Reasko; Educational Director Hacker. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the LNG courses and other courses that are available to members for upgrading. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. All communica­ tions received were read and posted. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ^Official ship's minutes were also re­ BOSTON ceived from the following vessels: TRANSCOLORADO COVE SPIRIT BRADFORD ISLAND CANTIGNY OVERSEAS ULLA TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND RESOURCE MANHATTAN BROOKS RANGE OVERSEAS OHIO PHILADELPHIA SEA-LAND LEADER BANNER SEA-LAND COMMERCE OVERSEAS ALICE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND ECONOMY JOSEPH HEWES DELTA PARAGUAY COVE LEADER MARY OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN FLOR JEFF DAVIS 34 / LOG / December 1978 SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), October 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director L. A. Acosta. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the articles that appeared in the Log and the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New Orleans. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), October 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Maldonado; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director J. Quintelia. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks by deck department and crew to H. Serrano for the good job done as deck delegate for over one year. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MAYAGUEZ (Sea-Land Services), October 22—Chairman, John J. Meyerchak; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Director John Darby; Deck Delegate Melvin Fergusen; Engine Delegate Carl G. Madsen; Steward Delegate Alfred W. Flatts. No disputed OT. Report to Log: "On October 9, 1978 at 1458 enroute to Koahsiung from Manila the Mayaguez happened on the stricken vessel Lung Hsiang floundering in heavy seas with fifteen Taiwan seamen. Capt. Stanley Malewski skillfully maneuvered the Mayaguez into position and the deck gang led by Bosun John Meyerchak had all fifteen survivors aboard within minutes. Hot food, tea, blankets etc. were furnished by the Steward department. A great amount of professionalism was shown by the entire crew." Next port Koahsiung. COLUMBIA (Cove Shipping), Oc­ tober 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Owen; Secretary O.P. Oakley; Deck Delegate A. Maher; Engine Delegate Eugene Stone. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Report to the Log: "It may be interest­ ing to know that our Captain holds this very fine and capable crew in high esteem. In fact, so much so, that he has written an article about them in the September issue of MSC's Sealift magazine. But we also feel he too should be commended as one of the great skippers to have served under. Captain Morris J. Sullivan." A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Beaumont, Tex. ERNA ELIZABETH ZAPATA RANGER BEAVER STATE DELTA VENEZUELA SEA-LAND PRODUCER NEW YORK AMERICAN HERITAGE OGDEN CHALLENGER OVERSEAS NEW YORK SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN STUYVESANT TAMPA WALTER RICE MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victo^ Carriers), October 21—Chairman, Ubie E. Nolan; Secretary George William Luke; Educational Director Bernard Sachs; Deck Delegate Stanley WiUiams. $17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New York. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transporta­ tion), October 15—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Charles Boyle; Secretary F. Costango; Educational Director J. Fedesovich; Deck Delegate Garald Lopez; Engine Delegate Tom Curtis; Steward Delegate Larry Dockwiller. This is the first ship's meeting. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that the OK has been given to go ahead with the basketball net and punching bag and other recreational equipment in the forward space. No smoking must be observed at all times in forward spaces and on deck. A mailbox has been placed in "Ol" passageway and mail will be picked up at each port. Next port Singapore. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary L. Bennett; Educational Director George Randle. Chairman held a discussion on the new contract and the importance of donating to SPAD. Everything is running smoothly. Next port Kobe. ROBERT E.LEE (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 1—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Director Stanley E. Hawkins; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Engine Delegate Donald Leight; Steward Delegate William Gonzalaz. Chairman gave a report on the importance of donating to SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to Log: "We were very proud to receive 100 percent on the certificate of sanitation. There's an old saying 'an SlU ship is a clean ship.' We hope to keep it that way. It takes proud men to make this goal and 1 am proud to say we have those men." Next port New York. THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), October 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Hazel; Secre­ tary Floyd Mitchell; Educational Director Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Louis A. Arena; Engine Delegate Worcester J. Johnson; Stew­ ard Delegate Henry Mobley. No disputed OT. Secretary advised that if anyone has any problems that he can help them with' do not hesitate to come forward with them. Chief electrician says that if any man has questions on electronics to tell him right away so they can be answered. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Jeddah. DELTA MAR SEA-LAND-MC LEAN CONNECTICUT CAROLINA MASSACHUSETTS OGDEN WILLAMETTE ARTHUR MIDDLETON OVERSEAS HARRIETTE DELTA BOLIVIA MOHAWK HUMACAO PUERTO RICO CAPRICORN VIRGO GUAYAMA I ARECIBO j OVERSEAS WASHINGTON J BORINQUEN | POINT SUSAN I BAYAMON J OGDEN TRAVELER I DELTA URUGUAY A SUGAR ISLANDER J INGER f SEA-LAND SEATTLE | GOLDEN MONARCH ! SEA-LAND JACKSONVILLE! DELTA PERU �22 Qualified Men QMED grads this month are (standing I. to r.) Luis Saddy, Don D. White, Edward Whisenhant, Frederick Reyes, Danny Johnson, Erie Plaskin, Olie Webber, Ron Seanson, Vince Meehan, Michael McNally and Bill Atwell. Seated (I. to r.) are J. Salazar, Steve Fergus, Robert Kinchen, Chris W. Cunningham, Dick Glaze, Curtis Jackson, Major Smith Jr., Luis Nieves, A. Thomas, A. Rafael Atehortua and J. Camelo. 16 ABs Make the Grade Pasta Anyone? Assistant Cook Nicola Farinaccio shows his diploma. On Nov. 9 at Piney Point, the HLS gave AB diplomas to these 16 Seafarers. They are (seated I. to r.) John Waddell, Mike Pratt, Jerry Hundley, James Johnson, Jack Prescott, Pat Baker and Bob Dallas. In the back row (I. to r.) are Victor Beata, Van Dy Phan, Stephen Hayslip, Walter Gauthier, Adron Miller, Tom Redes, Gary Bach. Roman Williams and Lee Allen. The Hai*ry Lundeberg Welder for Hire Ready to weld is John W. Myers, a November grad of the Basic Welding Course. School of Seamanship "For a better job todoY, and Job spcurity tomorrow," Shipboard Electricians A Pair of Stewards Here's six more graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. They are (front I. to r.) Bill Barrineau, Frank Guidry, Lawrence Allen and Aokro Glay. Bringing up the rear (I. to r.) are Jessie Hall and Jonathan Fink. LNG Ail Ratings Are Here We now have 19 more LNG grads to man our ships. They are (frontT to r.) Steve Hoye, Griffith Hutton, Spurgeon Simpson Jr., Ross Hickenbotam, Bob O'Rourke, Don McKinney, Robert Wood and Roy Brock. Standing (I. to r.)_Don Bousson, Willie B. Butts, David LaFrance, John Graham, Charles Kirksey, Harrison Furukawa, Al Grimes, Carl L. Francum, Harvey McClung, Warren Shoun and John Byrd. New Chief Stewards Vincent Young (left) and James Higgins with their sheep­ skins in front of the HLS. December 1978 / LOG / 35 �m Alvin Burroughs Seafarer Al­ vin Burroughs, 29, graduated from the HLSS Trainee Pro­ gram in 1969. He upgraded there to firemanwatertender in 1970 and to QMED in 1978. Brother Burroughs holds firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Born in Mobile, he lives there and ships out of that port city. Sometimes you're ftued wmt V|.'^ ^iTorswim situatioo John Vincent Gallagher Nicholas J. Marrone Seafarer Nic­ holas .1. Mar­ rone, 21, gradu­ ated from the HIS in Febru­ ary 1976. Broth­ er Marrone up­ graded to AB there in June 1978. He had such "a good time there," he stayed for the LNG Course which he com­ pleted in August 1978. He holds his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio­ pulmonary resu.scitation tickets. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he resides in Long Island, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Dewey Olds Seafarer Dewey Olds, 23, graduated from the HLSS in P i n e y Point, Md. in April 1977. He up­ graded to 3rd cook there at the same t i m e . Brother Olds has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary re­ suscitation tickets. He was born in Houston, lives there and ships Irom that port. Keef Settino Seafarer Keef Settino, 24, graduated from the Hl.SS in 1974. He got his AB endorsement this year. Born in Harrisburg, Pa .. he lives there and ships out ol the port of New York. Seafarer John Vincent Gallag­ her, 22, gradu­ ated from the HLS Entry Pro­ gram in January 1973. He re­ ceived his AB endorsement in • I 975. Brother Gallagher has his firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets from Piney Point. A native of Turtle Creek, Pa., he resides in West Virginia and ships from East Coast ports. Paul Sbrigiio Seafarer Paul Sbrigiio, 28, joined the SlU in 1977 when he graduated from the Piney Point Entry Trainee Program. Broth­ er Sbrigiio up­ graded to AB there in 1978. He holds his fire­ fighting, lifeboat and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation tickets. Born in East Boston, Mass., he lives and ships out of the port of New York City. Leo Larsen larer Leo Larsen, 25,graduated from Pinev Point in 1975. Brother Larsen upgrad­ ed to AB in New York in 1978. He has his firefightJt ing, lifeboat and cardio-pu1 mona ry resuscilation liekets. A native of San Franeisco. he resides there and ships out from that port. Bernard Scott Michael Peck Seafarer Michael Peck, 26, graduated fI om Pi ney Point in 1974. He upgraded to fireman - watertender there in 1978. Brother Peck has his fire­ fighting, lifeboat and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation tickets. He was born in Fort Worth, Tex. and resides and ships from the port of Houston. 36 / LOG / December 1978 Seafarer Ber­ nard Scott, 25, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1972. Brother Scott upgraded to AB there this year. And he at­ tended the Quartermaster Course in Piney Point, too. He has his fire­ fighting, lifeboat and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation tickets. Born in Mobile, he lives and ships out of the port of New York. 1 O- '^(1 , l¥eV/ Help ¥eu Step Pfleat At HLS, we'll help you get the job security and the higher pay you need to keep your head above water. How? We'll help you get the skills you need for your FOWT endorsement. Better skills mean a better job and more security. Enroll in the FOWT Course now! Course starts March 1. To enroll, sec your SITJ Rejyrcsentative, or contact HLS. 54 Due Unclaimed Wages From Maritime Overseas SIU-contracted Maritime Overseas Corporation has notified the Union that 54 SlU members are due unclaimed wages from the company. To get the unclaimed monies, you should write to Maritime Overseas, Paymaster's Office, 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. You should include in your letter the name of the company's vessel or vessels you sailed on; the ratings you sailed; the dates employed and your social security number. Following are the names of those members who are due unclaimed wages from the company: J.S. Matthews R.F. Flournoy C.J. Cosner F.J. Howard J.W. Mullis A. Maben O. Catlin, Jr. J.L. Burk J.J. Crecn R.L. Oppel II. Cliainberlain B.W. Warren Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life H. Scott D.A. Clark J. Downey J. Lopez T.R. Bolger D.C. Showers F.J. Howard B.C. OToole H.E. Home N. Battle E.P. Savickas J.L. Burk D. Johnson E.E. Auger Wm. F. McKinnon G. Liakos W. Dickey J. Chesire A. Jaster J.P. Wimmer F. Reynolds D.A. Clark D.L. Smith D. Murray D. Gomez, Jr. S.H. Al-Maklani F.W. Jewell G. Matthews F. X. Wherrity J. Garrett, Jr. F'.L. Henry C.E. Hargrov?s J.D. Womack J.M. McCoy J.D. Kelley, Jr. S.G.Conner H. Chamberlin J. Hockman R. Oriano L.D. Nelson R.C. Mobley R.J. Orloff �Burial at Sea Service Held for Drowned Seafarer; Rescuers Cited A memorial burial at sea service was held Nov, 12 for Edward E, "Eddie" Arnold, 30, on the S'S Delta Brasil 50 miles from the northeast coast of Brazil enroute from Belem to Salvador. Seafarer Arnold of Mobile, Ala. drowned when he fell from a launch into the Para River, Belem on Nov. 10 while returning to his vessel. Brother Arnold was sailing steward utility on the Delta Brasil. In a moving eulogy to Brother Arnold, the vessels master, Capt. J. L. Cox, told what happened and singled out an AB and the ship's chief engineer with high praise for their valiant attempts to rescue their shipmate in the Para River's swift currents. He said: "We join together here this Sunday afternoon to honor the memory of and pay our last respects to our departed shipmate and lost brother who drowned just two day ago in Belem, Brazil. It was approximately 18:00 hours on this last Friday evening Nov. 10 that Edward Eugene Arnold fell into the waters of the Para River near Belem for a launch as he was attempting to return from shore to rejoin his ship, the SS Delta Brasil. "Eddie Arnold was a young man, having lived but 30 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was born in Mobile, Ala. on Dec. 23, 1947 and Mobile remained his home. His family still lives there. Eddie was on his second voyage here on the Delta Brasil and was known to be a good man who did his job, was well liked and highly regarded by his shipmates and friends aboard. No higher tribute can we pay to any seaman. "I want to thank all of you who helped in the attempt to save Eddie's life. To Arthur J. Heroux, able seaman, thank you for your quick thinking and action in throwing two life rings into the water immediately nearest him. Had Eddie Arnold known how to swim at all. your actions might well have saved him from drowning. "Our most special praise and thanks goes to our Chief Engineer Hilbert G. Desplas, who—at great personal risk to his own life—quickly jumped into the fast flowing Para River and swam for several minutes in the strong flood tidal current, being carried far beyond the reach of the ship, in his brave efforts to save a fellow shipmate's life. I know that I speak for everyone aboard in saying 'Thank you Mr. Desplas for your courageous rescue attempts to save the life of our lost Eddie Arnold.' Your action, without regard to your own personal safety, in the quick effort to save another seaman's life is in keeping with our highest and best seafaring tradition, which is admired and re­ spected by all who sail the seas. "We pray that the tragic loss of this good, young man shall not have been in vain. That from this sudden and untimely death we each take a new lease on life and cherish each day that we live. That we live life to the full in all respects; do our duty in our daily works; be kind to one another; to our families and our friends; to be helpful to all with whom we may associate and especially to our shipmates. "With his passing from our midst, let us be always mindful and take heed of the relentless seas and other dangers that surround us each day. That we never forget the constant need for eternal vigilance to preserve ourselves and our shipmates from harm and possible death. To always be on guard for our own safety and that of oui fellow seamen. Let us remember always how dependent we are on one another; how fragile and temporary our lives are on this earth. "Let us .strive to be at peace with ourselves, knowing that each day we KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Capt, J. L. Cox (center) of the SS Delta Brasil leads memorial burial service at sea with off-duty officers and Seafarers for their late SlU shipmate, Edward E. Arnold on the vessel's afterdeck on Nov. 12. He's "very much missed by all on board . . ." have done our best and tried somehow better prepare ourselves for that to make the world a better place because eventual end, which is sure and certain of our individual effort. How each of us to take each one of us away some day, as it did to young Eddie Arnold." think and what we do, does matter as it The captain finally asked all those affects all others around us, where ever present to join in saying the Lord's we may be. By striving to improve our Prayer. own lives through helping others, we Notice to Members On Job Call Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation ot your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of'cgntracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU INLAND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA'I'lONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so ;is to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel ;my member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutiomil right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters' District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. • clinic card • seaman's papers |j|!S^'!Hlllinill|[|llllljlllllllllllllH|||illlillll|||lfllll|j|lil|||||l^^ patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, ollicer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. 1 his established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official, receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. F.QUAL 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 negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITIC AL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to f urther its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 improper conduct, notif y the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. December 1978 I LOG / 37 �630Have Honateci $100 or More To SPAL) Since Beginning of 1978 irfl '. I. :• 1'' i; I. The following SIU members and other concerned individuals, 630 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or niorS^ to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund since the beginning of 1978. (The law prohibits the use of any union mon^^ such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SFAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contribution^. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make m contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty-one who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, eight have contributed $300, two have given $400, one has given $500, and one $600. The Log runs the SFAD Honor' Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of maritime workers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SFAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. ^ .» SPAD Honor Roll Abrams, R. Acevedo, M. Adams, E. Adams, P. Adams, P. Adams, W, Adamson, R. Adcock, J. Agugussa, A. Aguiar, J. Air, R. Alcarin, G. Alcorn, R. Aldgin, A. Alexikis, A. Algina, J. Ali, D. Allen, £. Allen, J. Alvarez, P. Amat, K. Ammann, W. Andersson, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. Anderson, R.' Antici, M. Antone, F. Appleby, D. Apuzzo, W. Aquino, G. Arampazis, T. Arias, F. Arland, W. Aronica, A. Aruz, A, Atkinson, D. Aumiller, R. Avery, R. Bahkowski, T. Balaga, C. Barnes, D. Barry, J. Batchelor, A. Bartlett, J. Bauer, C. Baum, N. Beeching, M, Beeman, D. Bellinger, W. Benedict, J. Berglond, B. Bjornsson, A. Blackhurd, R. Blackwell, J. Bluitt, J. Bluitt, T. Bohalek, W. Boehm, B. Bolin, R. Bonser, L. Bourgeois, J. L. Boyne, D. Bradley, E. Brady, J. Braggs, W. Bronnlee, R. Brooker, A. Brown, G. Brown, I. Brown, S. Bruce, C. Bryant, B. Bryant, N. Bucci, P. Buchanan, R. Bullock, R. Buffinton,. O. Burgo, C. Butch, R. Butler, H. Butts, B. Byrd, J. Cafefato, W. Gaffey, J. Cahill, C. Cain, R. Calogeros, D. Campbell, A. Campbell J. Carhone, V. Carey, W. Carr, J. Carter, R. Castagna, C. Castel, B. Caswell, J. Carroll, J. Cavalcanti, R. Cherup, N. Cheshire, J. Chick, E. Chilinski, T. Cinquemano, A. Cirignano, L. Clark, J. Cline, L. Cofone, W. Colier 111, J. Colon, E. Comstock, P. Conklin, K. Connolly, W. Conolly, R. Cook, H, Cooper, J. Corder, J. Cortez, J. Costa, F. Costango, F. Costango, G. Costango, J. Costello, A. Cotto, J. Cousins, W. Cox, E. Craig, J. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Curtis, T. Czerwinski, J. Dale, M. Dallas, C. Dalman, G. Darley, B. Davidson, W. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, S. Deharrios, M. DeChamp, A. Deldaeh, T. Delea, G. Dell, R. Del Moral, A. Demetrios, J. Dengate, H. Der, D. Di Domenico, J. Diaz, R. Diercks, J. DiGiorgio, J. Dillings, L. Doak, W. Dobbins, D. Doherty, W. Dolan, J. Dolgen, D. Donnelly, M. Donovan, P. Domes, R. Dorris, R. Driggers, T. Ducote, C. Dudan, M. Dudley, K. Duhon, E. Duffy, J. Duncan, J. Dunlon, M. Dupuis, M. Durden, W. Dwyer, J. Dyer, A. Eckert, B. Edwards, W. Elzahri, A. Ervin, B. Eschukor, W. Evans, J. Evans, M. Fagan, W. Faitz, F. Fanning, R. Fay, J. Ferehee, R. Fergus, S. Ferguson, M. Filer, W. Fitzgerald, W. Flade, L. Fletcher, B. Flores, J. Florous, C. Foley, P. Franco, P. Francum, C. Frank, S. Frazier, J. Frey, C. Fuller, E. Fuller, G. Furukawa, H. Gallagher, L. Gallier, M. Gann, T. Gard, C. Gavin, J. Gentile, C. George, J. Gilliam, R. Gimhert, R. Givens, D. Givens, J. Glenn, J. Glenn, J., Jr. Glidewell, T. Gohrukouich, S. Goeltz, W. Golder, J. Gooding, H. Goren, J. Gosse, F. Graham, E. Grant, W. Green, A. Greene, M. Grepo, P. Guevara, D. Guillen, A. Gutierrez, C. Hager, B. Hall, C. Hall, E. Hall, J. Hall, L. Hall, W. Hamhlet, A. Hamilton, G. Hampton, D. Haney, L. Hansen, H. Harris, N. Harris, W. Hart, K. Hauf, M. Haykes, F. Heacox, E. Heifer, J. Helfrich, G. Hemming, R. Heniken, E. Hernandez, J. Higgins, J. Horn, F. Home, H. Houlihan, M. Houston, H. Hunter, W. Hurley, M. Hush, C. Huss, P. Hussain, A. Hussain, T. Hutton, G. lovino, L. Ipsen, L. Irizarri, V. Jacobs, R. Japper, J. Jenkins, J. Continued on next page A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION BE HEAD^-UP, sricKOur^ CACJ^E LUMP^ PtAY IT ^AFE AT ALL TIA^E^ a o 38 / LOG / December 1978 �Continued from preceding page 4 Johnson, C. Johnson, R. Johnson, S. Johnston, C. Johnston, R. Joliey, R. Jones, C. Jones, R. Jordan, A. Joseph, E. Karlak, W. Kastina, T. KaufTman, R. Kelley, E. Kelly, W. Kenny, L. Kerr, R. Kilford Kirby, J. Klrby, M. Kirk, J. Kizzire, C. Knoff, J. Koflowich, W. Kool, L. Kowalski, A. Kramer, M. Krittiansen, J. Lamb, D. Lamb, J. Lambert, H. Lance, W. Lanczky, W. Lankford, J. Las, R. Lay, M. Lee, E. Lee, K. Lee, W. Legg, J. Lelonek, L. Leonard,W. Lescouich, W. Lesnansky, A. Lewin, A. Lewis, J. Liakos, G. Libby, H. Lindsey, H. Lively, H. Logue, J. Loleas, P. Long, L. Lorman, S. Loveland, C. Lusk, J. Macmberg, D. Madajewski, M. Magbanua, C. Mainers, T. Maldonado, B. Malesskey, G. Mallory, A. Manafe, D. Mandene, S. Mann, C. Mann, J. Marchaj, R. Martin, T. Martinez, Q. Mason, R. Mathil, M. Mattson, R. McBean, N. McCarthy, J. McCarthy, L. McCartney, G. McCorvey,D. McCoy, D. McDuffie, J. McElroy, E. McFarland, J. McGinnis, A. McGregor, K. Mcllearney, B. MeKay, M. McKay, R. McKay, R. McNeely, J. Meacham, H. Meeder, H. Meffert, R. Meglio, A. Merritt, R. Mesford, H. Miller, D. Miller, R. Mintz, L. Mize, C. Mobley, R. ' Mollard, C. Mongelli, F. Mooney, E. Moore, G. Moore, J. Moore, J. Moritz, J. Moroski, R. Morris, A. Morris, W. Morrison, J. Mull, C. Murray, C. Murray, R. Musciato, M. Myers, H. Myrex, L. Nash, W. Neff, J. Nelson, D. Nelson, J. Newberry, H. Nezaro, S. NIhem, W. Nobles, E. Novak, A. Nuckols, B. O'Brien, E. OUara, M. Oldakowski, E. Olds, T. Olivera, W. Olson, F. Orn, L. Orsini, D. Ortiz, F. Ortiz, F. Paczkowski, S. Pagano, J. Papuchis, S. Paradise, L. Parnell, J. Passapera, F. Patton, S. Paulovich, J. Payne, D. Pecquex, F. Pelfrey, M. Pence, F. Perez, J. Petak, P. Phillips, R. Pillsworth, P. Pivik, F. Poer, G. Pollack, A. Powell, B. Powell, S. Prentice, R. Pretare, G. Prevas, P. Priess, E. Prims, J. Pulliam, J. Quipter, J. Raines, R. Ramage, R. Randall, L. Randazza, L. Ratcliffe, C. Reardon, J. Reading, T. Regan, F. Reinosa, J. Reza, O. Richardson, J. Riddle, D. Ries, J. Rings, E. Ripoll, G. Rivera, L. Roades, O. Roberts, J. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Rosenthal, M, Rosete, R. Royal, F. Rung, J. Ruzyski, S. Ryan, T. Sacco, J. Sacco, M. Salazar, H. Saleh, M. Sails, R. Sanchez, M. Sanders, D. SanFillippo, J. Santiago, A. Sapp, C. Sapp, G. Schabland, J. Schatz, G. Scheard, H. Schwartz, A. Schwarz, R. Schwabland, J. Scott, C. Scott, J., II Scully, J, Seager, T. Seagord, E. Selzer, R. Selzer, S. Serrano, A. Shappo, M. Sharp, W. Shan, A. Shaw, L. Shelley, S. Shopatt, H. Sierra, M. Sickels, R. Sigler, M. Sigley, R. Silva, M. Sims, E. Skala, T. Smith, B. Smith, E. Smith, J. Smith, L. Smith, R. Smith, R. T. Smith, S. Smith, W. Snellgrove, L. Sorenson, W. Soresi, T. South, R. Spady, J. Speller, J. Spencer, G. Stalgy, R. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVIIY DONATION (SPAO) 675 FOURTH AVENUE Date. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 S.S. No. Contributor's Name, Address City. -State. -Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAO is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of ? . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAO's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. I 4— .4—. •4— Stankiewicz, A. Steams, B. Steinberg, J. Stephens, C. Stevens, W. Stockman, B. Stover, M. Stravers, L. Sulentic, S. Surrick, R. Swain, C. Swanson, R. Sweeney J. Szupp, B. Tanner, C. Tanner, R. Taylor, F. Taylor, G. Terpe, K. Terry, D. Thaxton, A. Thayer, D., Jr. Theiss, R. Thomas, F. Thomas, J. Thomas, T. Thorbjorsen, S. Tiley J. Tillman, W. Todd, R. Trotman, R. Troy, S. Turner, B. Ulrich, H. Uusciato, J. Vahey, R. Van Horn, D, Vanvoorhees, C. Velandra, D. Velasquez, W. <4— ^ Velez, R. Vukmir, G. Wagner, C. Walker, T. Wallace, R. Wallace, S. Ward, M. Weaver, A. Webb, J. Weidie, J. Welch, R. Whererlunce, C. Whitmer, A. Whitsitt, M. Wierschem, D. Wilhelmsen, B. Wilkinson, P. Williams, A. Williams L. Williams, R. Wilson, B. Wilson, C. Wingfield, P. Wipmer, R. Wolf, P. Wood, C. Worley, M. Wright, A. Wright, F. Wright, N. Wydra, R. Varmola, J. Yates, J. Velland, B. Yoichi, S. Young, E. Zai, C. Zeloy, J. Zimmerman, J. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $500 Honor Roll Antich, J. $400 Honor Roll Lilledahl, H. Curtis, T. $300 Honor Roll Andersen, R. Brooks, T. Chartier, W. Forshee, R. Hall, P. Harcrow, C. Larkin, J. Nasser, A. $200 Honor Roll Ahmed, F. Bernstein, A. Bowker, A. Brand, H. Cahill, J. Camacho, R. Cookmans, R. Crocco, G. Dock wilier, L. Drozak, F. ' Dryden, J. Ellis, P. Firth, R. Frounfelter, D. Gilbo, T. Grima, V. Hagerty, C. Kerngood, M. Kingsley, J. Kitchens, B. Lomhardo, J. Lunsford, J. McCullough, L. McFarland, D. Pow, J. Reck, L. Redgate, J. Richoux, J. Somerville, G. Turner, E. Turner, T. ! I December 1978 / LOG / 39 \' �•% • •7 i . 3 .-•f Ring Up Job Security: Sign 30 Cent SPAD Checkoff ''T^he best way for SIU members A to cash in on economic secur­ ity and job security is to make sure the Union's voice is heard in Washington when Congress de­ bates bills that impact on mari­ time and on labor as a whole. The best way for the Union to ring up support for the legislative battles fought on Capitol Hill is through contributions to SPAD. And now, through our new, voluntary program. Seafarers can increase the Union's role in political decision-making for the cutrate price of 30 cents a day. SIU members can sign a form like the one printed below au­ thorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents a day from their vacation benefits. The 30 cents check-off will be channeled into the Union's separate political fund where it will be used, like any other voluntary SPAD contribution, to finance the Union's work on behalf of the membership in Washington. Letting Congress know now and throughout the year mat the Officul Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CK) 1978 SIU is determined to fight for the survival of the maritime industry and the security of its member­ ship is critically important. And if every SIU member opts to donate that 30 cents a day to SPAD, the strength have to keep fighting for those goals could double. When you think about it, 30 cents today won't even get you a slice of pie in a restaurant. But 30 cents a day from SIU members can get the Union a piece of the political pie. There aren't many bargains like that around these days. V ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO: DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time pf such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified maii is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. 1/ . I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I may contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. Pt Member's name (Print) Member's Signature Social Security Number Members Home Address City i'-. State / Port Book Number OFFICE COPY Zip .ZM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1978 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES WATERMAN BUILDING 2 RO/RO’S AT SUN SHIPYARD NMU HIT WITH $1.1 MILLION IN DAMAGES: ECONOMIES ORDERED TO PAY DEBT SIU TO LAUNCH DRIVE FOR SPAD CHECKOFFS IN NEW YEAR STATES LINE, 1 OF 3 REMAINING PMA COMPANIES, FILES BANKRUPTCY AT-SEA MEDICAL CARE DUE FOR A BOOSTER SHOT SIU V.P. EARL SHEPARD DIES AT 65 U.S. TO SUBMIT STRONG LABOR PROPOSAL TO IMCO LONDON MEETING WILL DECIDE WORLDWIDE MANNING STANDARDS FOR MERCHANT VESSELS DESTITUTE U.S. DRY BULK FLEET LOOKING TO BETTER DAYS AFL-CIO LEGISLATIVE HEAD BIEMILLER TO RETIRE DONNYBROOK BREWING OVER ALASKAN OIL EXPORT PLAN SIU PRESSURE GETS MSC TO DROP PANAMANIAN SERVICE U.S. SHIPYARDS MAY DELIVER 32 LNG CARRIERS DEEP SEABED MINING PROVEN FEASIBLE REPORT CITES GROWTH PERISHABLE CARGOES AS BOON TO U.S. SHIPPERS SENATE COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARINGS ON LIQUIFIED ENERGY GASES U.S. DEEP SEA SHIP TONNAGE HOLDING STEADY U.S. VESSELS GAIN IN GREAT LAKES ORE, GRAIN TRADES CROWLEY VP NAMED TO HEAD PROPELLER CLUB MARAD TURNS DOWN WATERMAN’S RE-APPLICATION FOR ODS HESS GETS OK TO USE FOREIGN FLAGS FOR ALASKAN OIL SIU TO SEEK ACT OF CONGRESS TO OVERRIDE APPEALS COURT DECISION NACOA URGERS CARTER TO CONSOLIDATE MARITIME AGENCIES INTO ONE DEPARTMENT A PROGRAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE MORE BOATMEN MOVE INTO THE WHEELHOUSE SIU CREWS 7TH LNG SHIP, EL PASO ARZEW U.S.-CANADA BILATERAL TRADE- EQUITY FOR BOTH THE SIU AND THE 95TH CONGRESS, 1977-78 FIGHTING FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY THROUGH POLITICAL ACTION BILL PASSED TO SPUR GREAT LAKES SHIPBUILDING A NEW USPHS HOSPITAL OPENS JOBS FOR AMERICANS PRESERVED IN OFFHORE DRILLING BRAND: GOV’T NEGLECT OF WATER TRANSPORT WILL STALL ENERGY MOVEMENT AFL-CIO BACKS KENNEDY’S NATIONAL HEALTH CARE BILL SIU CREWS TOWBOAT BOB KOCH USPHS TO IMPROVE CARE IN PHILADELPHIA AREA NMC TELLS 8 NATIONS ‘CRACK DOWN ON SOVIET SHIPPING’ SIU CREWS LIONHEART, TAKING OVER FORMER FOREIGN FLAG RUN ADMINISTRATION MODIFIES WAGE-PRICE PLAN GANGWAY WATCH DUTIES IMPORTANT USNS COLUMBIA- A GOOD CREW MAKES A GREAT SHIP BURIAL AT SEA SERVICE HELD FOR DROWNED SEAFARER; RESCUERS CITED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 40, No. 12 1978 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/40a4be400ac61e4db1dbf55a22dd41f8.PDF 348397d62cb989a33270abdf0a341572 PDF Text Text A Special Wish for All the Best This Holiday Season I a Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO DECEMBER 1979 SIU Mans 3 More LNGs for El Paso As Company Replaces Norwegian Crews Page 3 A Tribute to George Meany Pages 11-13 4 Percent COLA Increase tor Deep Sea -7 ;V I wV ' i .r'Ar._ • i",', • . " •' .v''""- ' ^ - v.• 4-;^:;^:-:" A'. '• Membership Pages 15-16 HLS Upgrading Schedule for 1980 Pages 20-21 HLS Opens New Education Center in Memory of Paul Drozak Pages 6-7 �SfU Supports Carter on Handling of Iran Crisis With a sense of outrage and frustration, the American people continue to wait out the forced detention of their countrymen by the Iranian "students" and the man who spurs them on, the Ayatollah Khomeini. As the Log goes to press, the holding of the American hostages at the American Embassy in Teheran had entered its sixth week. They are pawns in a primitive game that totally ig­ nores the modern-day precepts of international law. And no one is particularly optimistic that they will be home for Christmas, either. The question on eve^rybody's mind is: what can we do about it? Are we doing enough to affect the release of the hostages while, at the Same time guaranteeing their safety? The SIU joins with other labor organizations across the country —and with the vast majorit3)f>df the American people—in sup­ porting President Carter's han­ dling of the Iranian situation. As much as we would like to have seen the hostages released long ago, like everyone else, we realize things just don't happen that way. We agree that restraint is the order of the day. This is not to say that steps aren't being taken to affect the release of the hostages—on the contrary. So far. President Car­ ter has attempted to resolve the crisis through recognized world diplomatic and judicial channels, while at the same time putting very real pressure on Iran through other means. In the process. Carter has won the P5. D J1 0X0. Paul Hall A Union of Believers T HE holidays have traditionally been a tough time for sea­ men. It's not much fun spending this time of year in the middle of the ocean or in some port thousands of miles away from home and family. No matter what anyone says, you never get used to separation. It's one of the drawbacks of this business. But brothers, no matter where you are this holiday season— whether it be on a ship or a tug or if you are lucky enough to be home—SIU members have something to celebrate. I say this because as we enter the new decade of the '80s, we as an organization and as a class of workers have a solid, secure future to look forward to. The same thing could not have been said when this decade began ten years ago. At that time, shipping was tough and getting tougher all the time. Our domestic shipbuilding base was at one of its all time lows. There were a lot of people in maritime back then who really believed there was no future for the American merchant marine. And you know something, for those people, there really was no future. Because in this business, when you stop believing—when you stop fighting the good fight—and when you start savoring the 'good old days' instead of planning for the future, it's time to close up shop. I am extremely proud to say that the SIU is an organization of believers, an organization of fighters. When times were tough, we never hid our faces hoping our problems would all go away. Instead, we took the offensive. We launched new programs. And we did our damndest to create something good and turn things around. We were faced with an extremely tough situation in 1970. respect and support of the world community. The SIU supports the eco­ nomic sanctions already being brought to bear against Iran, and those the President proposes for the future. And we join him in voicing our strong displeasure with some of our "allies" who continue to do business, as usual, with Iran. At home, longshoremen and others are doing what they can to impede the flow of goods to Iran. We support them 100 percent in their efforts. We are convinced the use of physical force is the wrong tactic under the present circumstances, and that our purposes can best be achieved by more subtle means. Certainly, the use of physical force to affect the release of the hostages would have to be a tactic of last resort since, in all proba­ bility, it would doom at least some of the hostages we seek to free. The screw is tightening on Khomeini. Their assets have been frozen, their diplomats have been booted out of the U.S., and world opinion is solidly against their illegal actions. There are definite signs that their determination- to hold the hostages is weakening. We are convinced our govern­ ment is handling the situation in.a clear-headed and effective man­ ner, and that we will ultimately win the freedom of all the hostages. jf any good could be said to have come from the Iranian crisis, it is the manner in which it has drawn the American people together. .i -HAV But in the ten years that have passed since then, we have truly turned things around. We started out the decade by devoting a total effort in Washington. Less than 11 months later, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was signed into law. The 1970 Act gave the industry hope. But it did more than that. It provided our industry with the tools to make a fresh start. At the same time,, we put our training and upgrading programs in Piney Point into high gear. This enabled us to keep on top of the technological cfi^ges that were and continue to sweep our industry. As importantly,' our educational programs gave us the inside track on nailing down contracts with new companies with dynamic new ideas—like the LNGs. In addition, we made two extremely important organiza­ tional moves involving mergers. In 1976, we in the SIU-AGLIWD and the former Inland Boatmen's Union completed a merger. Just about two years later, we and the former Marine Codks and Stewards Union merged. Both mergers have been extremely successful and beneficial for everyone ddncerned. But our Union is an organization of individuals—people with needs and goals. And as the decade of the '70s progressed, it is important to-^ememher that we as seamen made tremendous improvertients in our standard of living. Through hard work and careful planning, we have made monumental gains in our wages and vacation benefits as well as in our Welfare and Pension Plans. It's not enough to simply have employment. The jobs we fill must also provide all the things necessary to make our lives secure. I sincerely believe we have achieved this level of security in our Union. So as we close out what in many ways has been a trying decade in our history, we can all feel a great deal of satisfaction. Because the gains we have made and the truly important things we have accomplished were achieved through a collective effort. Our Union was built on the qualities of brotherhood, unity and cooperation. We have progressed through hard work and determination. We will survive by continuing to do the things that have made us what we are today—the best damn seamen's union in the world. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. Vol. 41, No. 12, December 1979. (ISSN #0160-2047) Mrcuiu, b/b hourth Ave., brooKiyn, IN.T. 2 / LOG / December 1979 �SlU Crews 3 More LNG's for El Paso Company Replaces Norwegian Crews With SIU O Members on Sonatrach,Consoiidated,Paul Kayser N Nov. 28, Seafarers crewed the El Paso LNG carrier Sonatrach in Savannah, Ga. Even though she's the 11th LNG carrier to sail under the SIU banner, her crewing was a first for the Union and for U.S. maritime. Until recently, the LNG carrier Sonatrach was op­ erated by a Norwegian crew. Two other El Paso LNG vessels, the Consolidated and the Paul Kayser were also crewed by Norwegian seamen. SIU crews are scheduled to fly out to Dunkirk, France, where the Consolidated Sind Paul Kay­ ser are undergoing repairs, to fill the unlicensed jobs on those two ships early next year. By opting for a top-tobottom crew of American seamen (MEBA-District 1 will fill the licensed jobs on the three vessels) El Paso has shot holes in the myth that Western European seamen are more capable than their American counterparts. That myth goes that Nor­ wegian mariners are the best INDEX Legislative News SIU Supports Carter Page 2 on Iran SIU in Wasfiington . . Pages 9-10 Page 3 3 More LNGs Union News Memorial to , Pages 6-7 Paul Drozak President's Report ... ....Page 2 Headquarters Notes . ... Page 5 Letters to Editor .... ...Page 18 Brottiertiood in Action ..Page 37 Page 17 At Sea-Astiore Back Page SPAD Ctieckoff State of LNG Industry ....Page 5 Great Lakes Picture . ...Page 24 Page 25 Inland Lines General News Stiip's Digest Dispatctier's Reports; ...Page 32 Great Lakes ...Page 26 Inland Waters ...Page 22 Deep Sea Training-Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading Page 38 Upgrading Sctiedule Pages 20-21 Membership News Page 32 New Pensioners Final Departures .... Page 36 Deep Sea COLA .... Pages 15-16 Special Features Tribute to George Meany — Pages 11-13 Some of the SIU crew and the ship's committee pose in the galley of the LNG carrier El Paso Sonatrach shortly after she was crewed last month. They are, l-r; Harry Huston, chief steward/secretary-reporter; Ed Kilford, chief cook; Tom Spangler, quartermaster; Ballard Browning, bosun/ship's chairman; Sam Beattie, electrician/educational director; Nick Marrone, Piney Point PorfAgent; Albert Campbell, cook & baker/Steward delegate; John Wells, AB; Robert Mahone, AB/deck delegate. in the world. But El Paso company, "the safety of (a Because an SIU member wanted the world's best to ship's) operation ultimately doesn't ship on an LNG carrier unless he's gone man their LNG ships and depends on the crew." they chose the crews of the Operation of the three through the Union's own SlU-manned El Paso LNG LNG training program at SIU. El Paso had a sound basis vessels, the El Paso South­ HLS. Seafarers have done their for the decision to go with ern, Arzew and Howard Continued on Page 23 SIU crews over Norwegian Boyd, has been top-notch. crews. They've employed both; they know the differ­ ence. , The company began their "Algeria I" LNG transporta­ tion project in 1978 with three Norwegian and three American-crewed vessels. All six ships were 948 feet in length and had a beam of 135 feet. And they all made essentially the same run between a liquiflcation facil­ ity in Arzew, Algeria and the U.S. East Coast. The El Paso Sonatrach, built in 1976, is the first of three El Paso LNG carriers to The difference was that turn-over from Norwegian to SIU crews. She'll be making a regular run between the three Norwegian-crewed Algeria and the U.S. East Coast. vessels spent a lot of time in the shipyard, undergoing More photos of El Paso Sonatrach page 13 repairs. The delays were frequent and costly. But the three ships crewed by Amer­ ican seamen ran sure and steady; they were on sched­ ule and accident free. El Paso felt the Norwe­ gian crews just couldn't handle the super technologi­ cal LNG vessels safely and ably. The vessels were designed and built with a maximum number of safety features such as double hulls and carriers have a maximum number of safety features. Mere, a^ collision avoidance systems. from the bridge of the Sonatrach shows the two tanks, (right) which contain the But, in the words of the liquid nitrogen used in void spaces on the vessel to prevent combustion. �Life Is Just Beginning for Pensioner Tony Gentile A T 58, life is just beginning for L Howard "Tony" Gentile. Within the next year or so, he plans to run in a marathon, go to school, paint some pictures, play the ponies at his favorite Balti­ more tracks and do as much traveling as possible with his wife, Anita. Tony is going to be able to do all these things and more because he recently earned something he "never dreamed of when he started working tugs in Baltimore harbor in 1942. What Tony earned is an SIU Early Normal Pension, one of the most important benefits avail­ able under the Seafarers Pension Plan. An eligible member can retire under the Early Normal Pension Program at the age of 55 with 20 years (7,300 days) employment time. Tony is one of the first few SIU Boatmen to achieve the Early Normal Pension. The SIU suc­ ceeded in establishing this benefit for East Coast Boatmen in the last contract negotiations with our East Coast towing and shipdocking companies. The Union is now in the process of trying to establish this important benefit for the entire inland membership. Deep sea members have been / covered under the Early Normal I Pension program since 1971. SIU Boatman Howard "Tony" Gentile, left, accepts his first Early Normal Pension To Tony Gentile, his Early check from SIU Baltimore Agent George Costango. Brother Gentile has been Normal Pension is a godsend. working in the port of Baltimore since 1942, and has been a captain and docking "I've been docking ships pretty master in the port since 1952. In addition to his pension, much all my life," says Tony, "and I want to enjoy life and do the things I want to do before it's Tony says he feels very secure in regard to medical coverage. He too late." Tony worked for Baker- points out that the Seafarers Whitely towing from 1945 to Welfare Plan continues to cover 1977 and for Curtis Bay until he pensioners and their dependents retired this month. He has been just as if they were still working. working as a tug captain and He says, "you can't buy insurance docking master since 1952. His like that." father, Anthony, was also a The port of Baltimore will miss docking master in Baltimore. a man of Tony Gentile's experi­ Cove Leader Committee On Nov. 23, the Ship's Committee of the ST Cove Leader (Cove Shipping) gathered for a payoff at the foot of Steinway St., Astoria, Oueens, N.Y. They were (I. to r.) Chief Steward/Baker Terry J. Smith, secretary-reporter; Asst. Cook Alfred W. Williams, steward delegate; Chief Pumpman Ted Jones, educational director and Bosun Bob Williams, ship's chairman. He'll be the first to tell you that working tugs is a good job, but a job "that dominates your life especially in the port of Balti­ more." Tony says, "it is really a shame when someone works all his life and is not able to enjoy retire­ ment. The SIU has given me the chance to enjoy mine and I'm going to take advantage of it." ence and abilities. And no doubt, Tony will miss his friends on the boats and the electricity of working in one of the busiest ports in the nation. But Tony Gentile is not the kind of person to look back. He's looking forward to an active, happy, secure retirement—with no strings attached. We wish him well. Sea-Land Christens 2nd of 12 Diesel Containerships Sea-Land has announced the christening of a new dieselpowered, D-9 class containership, the Sea-Land Defender. The new vessel is under construc­ tion at the Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. in Tamano, Japan. The christening of the SeaLand Defender is the second of 12 such ceremonies that will take place in various Japanese and Korean shipyards by the middle of next year. The first D-9 in the series, iht Sea-Land Patriot, was launched at the Mitsubishi Ship­ yard in Kobe, Japan last July. The D-9's measure 745 feet in length, and can haul as many as 839 35- and 40-foot containers. Their service speed is rated at 22 knots. Perhaps their most note­ worthy characteristic, however, is the fact that they are dieselpowered. Sea-Land Industries Chief 4 / LOG / December 1979 Executive Officer Charles I. Hiltzheimer, at christening cere­ monies last month, said the new D-9's "will provide an improved service capability for Asia and United States shippers that will be unmatched in the Pacific trade." The construction of the SeaLand D-9's is just one example of the major transition to diesel power, brought on by continually rising oil prices, that is now sweeping the maritime industry worldwide. «i 'Fuel economy will necessarily remain a high priority for ocean carriers in future years," said Hiltzheimer. All of the new Sea-Land D-9's will be in operation by the latter h^lf of 1980—meaning hundreds of additional jobs, and added job security, for Seafarers. Don't Get Trapped in the Electronics Jungle EVERY SIU ship has electronic gear that QMED's need to know how to handle Now you can learn howl Take the new 'Electronics for QMED's' course at HLS. In this 6-week course you'll get the skills you need to work on: • electronic systems in the Engine Room • winch controls • anchor windlass controls • cargo control boards Sign Up Now! Course Starts February 18. Contact the Harry Lundeberg School or use the application in this issue of the Log. �State of LNG Industry is Healthy, Growing, Safe Headq uar L ONG before any LNG ships this 6 TCP the U.S. imported /were under U.S. flag, the only .4 TCP, or seven percent. SIU began preparing for their Japan imported 3 TCP, or 50 arrival. The Union set up a course percent, and Europe imported at the Lundeberg School to train 2.6 TCP, or 43 percent. Seafarers to crew these high Looking to the future, the technology carriers. remaining proven world reserves The Union's foresight has paid of natural gas are estimated at off. Today SIU members man 2,250 TCP. This is equal to 450 over a quarter of the 40 LNG billion barrels of oil. It also vessels running on a regular basis represents one-and-a-half times worldwide. the tar and sand oil reserves and Seafarers have crewed ten three times the shale oil reserves. LNG ships since their launching. The remaining reserves break And recently, three LNG carriers down as follows: owned by El Paso Company, and OPEC Countries formerly crewed by Norwegians, (Algeria/Iran) 39% came under the SIU banner. (See Eastern Europe/Asia 38% story on page 3). U.S.A. 8% There are many little publi­ Western Europe 6% cized facts about liquid natural Others 9% The U.S. is the biggest user of gas. Some of this information was made available at a recent marketed natural gas. America international LNG conference uses 39 percent of the world market gas right now, or 20 TCP. held in Houston, Tex. For instance, the development This gas, unliquified, travels of the first large-scale LNG through pipelines. But, as shown export project occurred in 1964. above, the U.S. has only eight Since then, 6 TCP (trillion cubic percent of world proven reserves. This is one reason why the U.S. feet) of LNG has been moved in must look ahead and prepare to international trade. Significant for Seafarers is that import natural gas in liquified since 1964 over 4,000 cargoes of form. Right now most LNG LNG have been shipped interna­ import projects have been greatly tionally without a single serious delayed or totally destroyed by U.S. government agencies or incident recorded. Of the 6 TCP that has been unstable international circum­ exported, the percentage from stances. The SIU believes that America the producing countries breaks must strive to become more down as follows: energy independent. But, realis­ Algeria 62% tically, we should face the fact Brunei 30% that the U.S. will have to rely on Libya 18% foreign energy imports for years Alaska 10% to come. In that case, the U.S. Indonesia 8% should diversify its imports and Abu Dhabi 2% not rely totally on crude oil. LNG It's interesting to note that of is one of the best alternatives. Cove SpiriPs Crewmen On Dec. 5, after offloading crude at the Bayonne (N.J.) Industries Dock are crewmen of the ST Cove Spirit (Cove Tankers) waiting to see the Big Apple. They are (I. to r.) Chief Pumpman Robert Kirton, educational director; AB Jose Gomez, CS A. Mat. AB Pete Wilisch, deck delegate and AB Daniel von Derhaff. by SIU Execiilive Vice President Frank Drozak ^HE month of November saw Seafarers going aboard yet another liquified natural gas (LNG) ship—our 11th since 1976. But that particular event came about with a new and highly significant twist to it. The ship in question—the Sonatrach— though American-owned, is under foreign registry and, until recently, has been crewed by Norwegian seamen. This may sound like a strange turn of events, but I see it as a positive and important development that bodes well—and speaks well—for the American merchant marine, and especially for the SIU. If I had to tell you, in a word, how it all came about, I could do it without too much trouble: training. That's the truth of the matter, brothers. In the final analysis, training is what did it, along with the reputation that comes from being the best trained seamen in the world. This development with the Sonatrach is significant because, among other things, it tells the whole world what we've been saying for years: American seamen are the best, because they're the best trained. El Paso Marine operates three American-flag LNG carriers—all manned by members of the SIU. They also operate three LNG ships that fly a foreign flag. The Sonatrach is one of them. This splitregistry situation has, at least, given El Paso a solid framework for comparison—foreign flag versus American. And believe me, brothers. El Paso has been doing some comparing lately. The proof is in the pudding. They've decided that their foreign-flag operation doesn't measure up; that their foreignmanned LNG ships are not being maintained and operated on a par with the three manned by SIU crews. After concluding that all three of their foreign-flag gas ships— the Sonatrach, the Consolidated, and the Paul Kayser 'were accumulating too much "down time," El Paso made the decision to re-crew these ships, giving the nod to the group with the proven better record: the American seamen of the SIU. El Paso is convinced the cause of its foreign-flag problems lies in the lack of proper training among the Norwegian crews. This situation tends to dampen the myth that European seamen are as good as their American counterparts. I would have to agree with El Paso's conclusion that the fault lies in the training. Lack of proper training, something that shows up as a cause of major maritime accidents each year, is a common affliction among the "cutrate" foreign crews of the world. The SIU has led the U.S. maritime industry for years with its training facilities and programs. And we saw, years ago, that LNG was an up-and-coming thing that would require its own specialized training courses. When LNG carriers came along, we were ready. Our seamen were ready to go on the first LNG ships— to operate them safely and efficiently Being trained, being qualified—being ready—has put Seafarers on top of the LNG transportation surge. Most importantly, there are more LNG ships coming. Besides these three newly acquired El Paso ships I mentioned, (bringing the total number of SlU-crewed LNG to 13), Seafarers will also go aboard the new LNG Libra (Energy Transportation). El Paso also plans to launch three more U.S.-flag LNG ships in the coming year, which will make a total of 17 LNG ships crewed by Seafarers by year's end. El Paso Marine's decision to go all the way with the SIU is an affirmation of something we've always believed in, and invested in heavily: the principle that good training, especially given the technology of today, is essential. As long as the individual members of the SIU continue to take advantage of the Union's training facilities and programs, it looks good for the future, brothers; real good. T December 1979 / LOG / 5 �»*» n« (Left). The inscription on the front of the Paul Drozak Building. (Below). Students receive in­ dividual help from the reading teachers in the Learning Center. 111 n 11Uij''— J DED CAT£D N^HONOR OF A lN&Trsmi>N'D'.Vfl±Oi^^^ WranMfOTSIEKIl D _ LMOL !"ovsmrQr'EDLr(:/¥ioN iOOT New Vocational Education Building Opens (Above). The lobby of the Drozak Building provides a pleasant place for students to chat between classes. (Right). Conference style tables provide ample room for chartwork in the towboat operator classroom. (Below). The First Aid/CPR class is for trainees and upgraders. Closed circuit televisions are install­ ed in each classroom. The Paul Drozak Bullcling houses the Deck Department of­ fices and classrooms, the In­ dustrial Relations classrooms, the First Aid/CPR classroom, the Counseling Services Office, the Learning Center and the Public Relations Office. The Deck Department instruc­ tors have office areas where they can meet with students in between classes or plan lessons. All of the classrooms reflect their specific use and are furnished to meet the students' needs. The pilot and towboat operator classrooms have tables so that students can easily plot courses on large charts. Cloud charts and aids to navigation are on display around the rooms for easy reference. Publications con­ taining Coast Guard regulations for motor vessels are also available to the students. In the pilot class, a geochrome is used for determining time zones and for teaching celestial navigation. From this lighted board of the world, students can figure the times for sunrise and sunset. The Able Seaman and Quarter­ master classes are also specially equipped to meet the needs of SID members. Boom ship models, knot boards, wire splicing boards and aids to navigation are on display. All of the classrooms have closed circuit television and receive programs from the Audio Visual area on the Zimmerman. All of the students in the basic vocational program and several in upgrading courses take the First Aid/CPR course.The classroom is located in the Drozak Building. The course is 20 hours in length and is incorporated into the students' regular curriculum. The Industrial Relations Depart­ ment also has a classroom area in the newest vocational building. Trainees and upgraders attend class sessions to learn about their union benefits, contract and responsibilities. An annex to the Reading Lab, the Learning Center, is available to students who need help with their reading skills. Counseling services are available to all students and staff at HLS. Counselors Rick Reisman and Doug Elliott are in their offices daily. A large meeting room is available for group sessions. The Public Relations office is also located in the Paul Drozak Building. The staff prepares the Skipjack, publications for the school, and materials for the departments at HLS. The Paul Drozak Building houses a variety of activities, all of which are essential to the training of Boatmen and Seafarers. These activities reflect the efforts of Paul and of the Harry Lundeberg School to help all SIU members. Terry Bader tells HLS trainees about their union responsibiiities in the industriai Reiations oiassroom. 6 / LOG / December 1979 �A Tribute to a Life of Helping Others The Harry Lgndeberg School recently expanded Its facilities and opened a second vocational educa­ tion building. The facility is named after Paul Drozak, the late VicePresident of the SlU. It is dedicated to Paul in honor of his efforts to help the Boatmen of this nation. The necessity for a new building at MLS developed, in large part, from the growth of upgrading courses for the Boatmen Paul so ably represented. Most of the area in the building houses Deck De­ partment offices and classrooms. Paul was born in Coy, Alabama in 1927 and his family resides in Magnolia, Texas. Paul had been involved with the SlU since 1945. From 1945 to 1951, Paul worked aboard ships as an SlU member. At this time, Paul went to Seattle as an organizer for the SlU. Even though he shipped a few more times, Paul had found the work he loved—working to bet­ ter the lives of his fellow SlU brothers. In 1954, Paul served two years in the U. S. Army and then returned to work as an SlU patrolman in the port of New York. In 1961, he became the agent in the port of Houston. He held this position for 11 years. In 1972, Paul was elected SlU Vice President in charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. He held this post until his death. Paul held many posts and responsibilities in addition to Vice President of the SlU. He was Gulf Coast Area Direc­ tor of the SlU-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers Union, he served as Port Commissioner in Houston, The memory of the late Paul Drozak, Vice President of Lakes and iniand Waters, has been honored at the Harry Lundeberg School by the dedication of a new buiiding. The Paul Drozak Building Is the newest vocational education area at HLS. the second largest port in the na­ tion. Paul was Executive Vice President of the Harris County Central Labor Council and Secretary-Treasurer of the West Gulf Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He was also the Vice President of the AFL-CIO Texas State Labor Federa­ tion. Paul Drozak was a most capable leader of the SlU and a friend of every SlU member. He nurtured the old SlU-affiliated IBU from its birth in 1961 to a position years later when it became the largest trade union representing American Boatmen. He was also a firm believer in the goals and values of the Harry Lundeberg School and was in­ strumental in securing advice and input from industry as the school's programs developed. The inscription on the front of the Paul Drozak Building sum­ marizes the feelings of staff and students at HLS about Paul: "Dedicated in honor of a man who devoted his life to the welfare and progress of boatmen and their in­ dustry and whose efforts in foster­ ing cooperation between manage­ ment and labor contributed, greatly to the growth of education at HLS." -rC; • if. (Above). Each Deck Department Instructor has his own area In the Drozak Building for meeting with students and co-workers. (Right). Student Council members visit the Public Relations office to discuss Items for the weekly newspaper, the Lundeberg Log. (Far Right). Doug Elliott talks with a student In the Counseling Services office. December 1979 / LOG / 7 �> < » ^ ^ ^ 5-. V B National Defense Deftionds Beefed Up Merchant Fleet The ability of the U.S. mer­ chant marine to serve as a logistical defense backup in times of national emergency has been called into question by several prominent witnesses appearing before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tour­ ism. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, a non­ profit organization devoted to maritime research and education, expressed grave reservation about the state of military pre­ paredness of the American Mer­ chant Marine, as did Samuel B. Nemirow, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, and retired Rear .Admiral George Miller. According to Mr. Brand, part of the problem can be traced to the refusal of the Navy to consult with representatives of the mari­ time industry on matters of policy. "Until there are regular, substantive policy discussions," he asserted, "you will continue to see the disarray that presently prevails in the area of logistical support." Mr. Brand expressed his views during a hearing held to deter­ mine the strengths and weak­ nesses of three bills (S. 1460, S. 1462, S. 1463) pending before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism. Tlie Transportation Institute believes that all three bills would help alleviate the logistical back­ up problems besetting our na­ tional defense system. None of the bills specifically addresses itself to the problems of military preparedness. But each one does attempt to create a climate in this country more favorable to the building and operating of new ships. The inability of the private sector to replace aging U.S. flag vessels with newer ones has been an important factor behind the Marad Looking at Development of A//-Purpose Cargo Vessels While the rest of us are gearing ourselves for a new decade, the maritime industry is already prepar­ ing for the upcoming century. A report released by the Maritime Administration carefully projected the development of a standardized general cargo ship to help meet the needs of the U.S. merchant marine through the year 2000. It did so by forecasting general cargo move­ ments and service requirements on selected worldwide trade routes served by seven American flag operators. The seven American flag opera­ tors included the following: Parrel Lines, American Export Lines, Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Matson Navigation Co., Moore McCormack Lines, Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority, and United States Lines. According to the study it is "technically feasible to develop a standard liner design" adaptable enough to suit the needs of numer­ ous operators. Such a development could make the American shipbuild­ ing industry more competitive by lowering ship costs, providing for more rapid ship delivery, plus enhancing vessel safety and per­ formance. deterioration of the American merchant marine. S. 1462 would authorize car­ riers to enter into bilateral shipping agreements, and in the process increase the amount of cargo carried on U.S. flag vessels. S. 1463 would broaden and strengthen the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission to administer and enforce the 1916 Shipping Act. It would also enable ocean carriers to conduct their operations in a more effi­ cient manner. S. 1460 would provide more flexibility in the contract system and facilitate the implementation of agreements in international line shipping by clarifying the anti-trust immunity of such agreements. US. Jobless Rate Dips to 5.8% WASHINGTON, D. C.—The country's unemployment rate dip­ ped to 5.8 percent in November from October's 6 percent as employment rose slightly and despite layoffs in the auto and steel industries, the U.S. Labor Department reported. The employment rise was among service and construction industries workers, blacks, teenagers and adult females. Total employment rose by 353,000 workers to 97.6 million persons working, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The number of persons losingjobs last month was 143,000 for a total of 6-million jobless nationwide. Although, BLS Commissioner Dr. Janet L. Norwood declared "We are not in a recession," she added that the labor market data indicated that the economy had slowed but not yet entered the recession that many economists predicted. The unemployment rate for adult women fell to 5.5 percent from 5.8 percent in October. For black workers, it dropped to 10.8 percent from 11.7 percent. Teenagers had their rate decline to 15.9 percent from 16.6 percent. Black teenager workers had their rate go down to 33.1 percent from 35.7 percent! Adult males jobless rate held steady at 4.3 percent and the rate for all whites was unchanged at 5.2 per­ cent. Overall, the unemployment rate has hovered in the range of 5.5 percent to 6 percent since August 1978. But the rate of growth in employment has slowed substantial­ ly since last winter. More importantly, it would lead to the availability of vessels "wellsuited" to national defense pur­ poses. The Marad study is just one small example of the rapid technological advances which are changing the whole structure of the maritime industry. It is up to us seamen to keep up with those changes the best way we can. Golden ilAonarch Committee Recertified Bosun Theodores Gailas (left) ship's chairman of the ST Golden Mon­ arch (Westchester Marine) leads the Ship's Committee on Nov. 19 of (I. to r.) AB Rich Shellenbach, deck delegate; Chief Steward Edward Dale, secretary-re­ porter; QMED Charles A. Martinez, engine delegate and Steward Delegate Angel M. Velez. The tanker paid off in the port of New York. 8 / LOG / December 1979 If you know how to keep things cold, you'll always be need­ ed aboard ships that carry refrigerated containers. So take the Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigerated Systems course at HLS. It starts February 18. When you finish you get a certificate of completion from HLS •• your ticket into the booming job market aboard U. S.-flag ships for seafarers with reefer maintenance skills. To enroll, fill out the application in this issue of the Log or contact HLS. �Seafarers Intcrnacioiial Union of Nortli America. AFL-CIC) On the Agenda in Congress... Congress is expected to stay in session right up to Christmas week, with adjourn­ ment not expected until Dec. 23. A number of issues of national and international importance are keeping both the House and Senate in late sessions. Meanwhile, several legislative items of concern to the maritime industry are still in the legislative hopper awaiting action by Congress. Here is an up-date on what's happening to various maritime bills, which are in committee: •OMNIBUS MARITIME BILL On November 26, in testimony before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, W. J. Amoss Jr., chairman of the National Maritime Council, recom­ mended various legislative alternatives to Title III of the Omnibus Maritime bill. The Council's testimony dealt in detail with the issues of cost parity, operating flexibility and market initiatives for U.S.flag operators. According to Mr. Amoss, the cost parity concept "is the only viable way to sustain healthy vessel operating and shipbuilding industries at a level capable of meeting the needs of national defense and economic security." The NMC also proposed greater flexibil­ ity in fleet operations by allowing the operators, rather than the government, to make judgments as to the level of sailings on given routes as well as the types of vessels best suited to these routes. On the issue of market initiatives, the Council's testimony included proposals for bilateral agreements, government impelled cargoes and tax incentives to foster the bjjilding of stronger, more versatile liner and bulk U.S.-flag fleets. December 1979 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings (1) S. 1460 would facilitate the implemen­ tation of agreements in international liner shipping; (2) S. 1462 would authorize carriers to enter into bilateral shipping agree­ ments; and (3) S. 1463 would broaden and strengthen the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission to administer and en­ force the 1916 Shipping Act and would enable ocean carriers to con­ duct their operations in a more efficient manner. •DRY BULK SHIPPING On November 28, the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a hearing on various proposals designed to develop the U.S.-flag bulk fleet. Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (D-LA), sponsor of H.R. 5113, the Maritime Bulk Trade Act of 1979, said the bill would "encourage the carriage of U.S. bulk commodities in ships registered under the United States flag and flags of United States trading partners." Congresswoman Boggs explained, "Through the negotiation of cargo sharing agreements with U.S. bulk trading partners, at least 40 percent of the bilateral bulk trade would be reserved for the vessels of each nation." Congressman Paul Trible (R-VA), spon­ sor of H.R. 5145, the companion measure to the Boggs bill, said that his bill would "eliminate the either/or dilemma facing vessel operators forced to choose between unsubsidized construction and operation of a vessel for domestic trade, or the sub­ sidized construction and operation in foreign commerce." Samuel B. Nemirow, head of the Mari­ time Administration, testified in support of H.R. 4945, noting that the Administration's proposal would make the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 more responsive to the requirements of bulk operators. Mr. Nemirow addressed H.R. 5113, stating that "it has been United States policy to refrain from cargo sharing agreements as a general matter, but would be prepared...to protect where necessary the competitive rights of U.S. carriers." Meanwhile, hearings are continuing on a number of bills of interest to the maritime industry: •WATER PROJECT AUTHORIZATION —MARKUP The Water Resources Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will continue to markup S. 703, water policy and project proposals authori­ zation. Senator Mike Gravel (D-AK) will chair the markup. •WAR RISK INSURANCE The Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Trans­ portation Committee will hold a hearing this month on S. 1452, legislation to extend on a permanent basis, the war risk insurance program of Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. Senator Daniel Inouye (D' HI) will chair the hearing. •U.S. DEFENSE SEALIFT CAPABILITY The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings this month on the national defense implications of the Omnibus Maritime bill and issues associated with the "Nifty Nugget" military exercise. Congressman John Murphy (D-NY) will chair the hearings. Stewards Come To Washington To See Political Action •SHIPPING ACT AMENDMENTS On November 21, the Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on S. 1460, S. 1462 and S. 1463. This is the legislation sponsored by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-H I) to amend the Shipping Act of 1916. Herbert Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, noted thatthedebilitated state of the merchant marine and the lack of coordination between military and civilian sectors was illustrated by the devastating reports of last year's "N ifty Nugget" military exercise. Brand endorsed the three bills and emphasized that their passage "would begin to create a climate in which the private sector would begin to build new ships, and to have those ships ready for a national emergency and as a peacetime deterrant." According to Mr. Brand, Twelve SiU Stewards came to Washington last month for a first-hand look at their union's political and legislation programs—and they were impressed by what they saw. During their day-long visit, the Stewards—who are attending a recertification program at the SIU Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. MD—visited the Transportation Institute and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. At both places, the Seafarers heard from staff members about the many legislative fights that the SIU is presently involved in. Among the Senior representatives they met were T.I. President Herb Brand ana MTD Executive Secretary Jean Ingrao. The SIU Stewards also had an opportunity to meet and talk with two members of Congress: Rep. Glenn Anderson (D-CA) and Rep. Mike Lowry (D-WA). During the afternoon, they visited the Capitol where these photos were taken. Pictured in the photo at left are Charlie Shirah, Michael Haukland, Don Collins, Henry Jones, Sherman Jarman, and Theodore Goodman. With them is Harry Lundeberg School Instructor Mike Mannion, In the photo at right are Stewards Stig Ehrlund, Bobbie W. Stearns Jr., Howard F. Clark, Hernell E. Edwards. Marvin E. Garrison, ahd'F^pk S. Paylor. December 1979 / LOG / 9 �Industfy News (£1)0 91U in HLS PresidentPresents Views to Congress on Maritime Education, These committees should consist of mari­ A proposed bill which would expand Training Programs time educators, as well as union, manage­ maritime education and training programs to state academies throughout the nation was variously applauded and attacked in two days of hearings before a select subcom­ mittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The subcommittee is headed by Rep. Les AuCoin (D-Oregon). The proposed bill—the Maritime Educa­ tion and Training Act of 1979—is a complete remake of laws affecting maritime training and education, and brings together various laws which have been enacted over the years into one single act. The proposal was enthusiastically en­ dorsed by the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion and the Coast Guard. However, several industry spokesmen, as well as representa­ tives from the U.S. Maritime Academy at Kings Pojnt voiced reservations about the bill. The main objections centered on a lack of coordination among existing training programs, and the fear the proliferation of training facilities would only exacerbate the problem. One area of special concern to the Congressional committee was the high cost of education for maritime officers at the federal academy, and the "relatively low rate of retention" of seagoing officers from the academy. Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point was a witness during the Congressional hearings. She stressed that "maritime education institutions must be a part of the industry" if their training programs are to be relevant. Graduates of maritime schools should be prepared for "real Jobs with adequate skills to handle their assignments." She said: "Active advisory committees are essential. ment and government representatives." Ms. Brown said that the advisor ly committees should not only regularl1 examine curricula to determine its rele­ vancy, but should also "help to establish goals and objectives so that the manpower needs of the maritime industry are met." Court Lifts Restrictions on Rebuilding Lock #26 The United States District Court in Washington has given the green light for reconstruction of Lock and Dam #26 at Alton, 111. Rebuilding of this crucial waterways project had been delayed by several suits filed by environmentalists and railroad interests. As a result of the court decision, the U.S. TT Brooklyn Gets OK for Alaska Oil Trade The U.S. Maritime Administration this month approved an application to permit the TT Brooklyn to make at least two voyages in the Alaska oil trade. The applications were filed by American Petrofina Inc. The 225,280 deadweight ton tanker is expected to make two consecutive trips from Valdez to the U.S. Gulf by way of Cape Horn. In its application to the Maritime Administration, Petrofina said an excessive inventory problem at its Port Arthur, Texas terminal made it necessary to ship about 1.4 million barrels of crude oil from its storage facilities at Valdez before the end of 1979. The SlU-contracted Brooklyn was built in 1973 by Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. as the first in a series of 225,000 dwt tankers. The vessels were all built with construction differential subsidies. SPAD is (he Sill's political fund and our political arm in Washinfton, !>.('. The SUI asks (or and accepts roluntars contributions only. The I'nion uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the Sill to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIC mem­ bers. deep-sea, inland, and l.akes. The Sill urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. \ memher can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit. or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC in Washington, D.C. 10 / LOG / December 1979 Corps of Engineers has already begun bank stabilization work at the site in preparation for building a totally new lock and dam facility. It is now expected that a contract will be awarded early in 1980 for construction of the lock and dam. Construction will take several years. • tr sr* SIU Seniority Upgraders View Union's Political Activities Six more Seafarers in the SlU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program visited Washington last month to meet and tal(< with their union's legislative and political action representatives. The six—who were undergoing an intensive upgrading schedule at the Harry Lundeberg School at the time ot their visithad an opportunity to meet and talk with otticials ot the AFL-CIO IVIaritime Trades Department and the Transportation Institute. While they were in Washington, the Seafarers also visited Congress where they met with Congressional staff aides. They also toured the Capitol where they had their picture snapped. Seen here on the steps ot the Senate side ot the Capitol are Upgraders Charles Gallagher, Stanley Sporna, Joseph Gomez, Wenscslaw Calderon, John Rizzo and Charles Clausen. With them are Betty Rocker. SIU Legislative Representative: Darrell Sanders. SIU Representative and Joe Wall. Harry Lundeberg School Director ot Industrial Relations. Hazel Brown, President of the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point, MD, testified at a hearing of the Select House Subcommittee on Maritime Education and Training earlier this month, and urged that all maritime schools and academies upgrade their educational pro­ grams and teaching techniques to meet the demanding changes in the maritime industry. US Merchant Fleet Hits 23 Million Tons The privately owned ocean-going fleet of the U.S. Merchant Marine climbed to a new record tonnage last month, according to a report from the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion. The U.S. fleet has set or equalled new tonnage records in 16 of the past 17 months, according to MARAD. On Nov. 30, the deep-draft fleet totaled 737 merchant vessels of all types with a eombined tonnage of 22.9 million dead­ weight tons. Compared to one year ago, the number of ships in the U.S. merchant fleet dropped by nine vessels, but its overall capacity increased by 1.4 million tons. The large gain in capacity reflects the larger sizes of the new fleet additions during the past 12 months, and the comparatively smaller sizes of the older ships scrapped or sold foreign during that period. According to the MARAD report, the active U.S. merchant fleet stood at 686 vessels on Nov. 30, with an overall tonnage of 21.6 minion deadweight tons. Under Construction As of Nov. 30, 51 merchant ships totaling nearly 2.5 million deadweight tons were under construction or on order in privatelyowned U.S. shipyards. The ships under construction or on order consisted of ten tankers, eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, 12 intermodal vessels, 11 dry-bulk ships, three eargo breakbulk ships, and seven special-type vessels. �I N 1973, AFL-CIO President George Meany was the guest of honor at an awards dinner hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. They presented him with their annual "Patriots Award." In his acceptance speech, Meany's sentiments were clear. "... labor organizations," he said, "are the indispensable instrument for free workers to improve their standard of living." "Democracy," he continued, "is not the icing on our cake. It is our bread-and-butter. And a man can work up some pretty strong feelings over his bread and butter." George Meany's passionate commitment to freedom has been the driving pulse of his life and of the American labor movement he led for so many years. Meany fought against the abridgement of freedom in every form. He battled racketeering and corruption in labor's house, and facism, nazism, communism in the world beyond. He fought for the right of every man and woman to work at any job regardless of their race, religion or sex; the right of every worker to pm a decent living wage and the right of every American to join a union. High School Dropout George Meany's roots in the labor movement go deep. Born in the Bronx, in 1895, his father Michael was a union plumber and president of Local 2 of the United Association of Journey­ men & Apprentices of the Plumb­ ing & Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada. George Meany dropped out of high school to help support his family and at the age of 22 he'd completed the five years of training necessary to become a journeyman plumber, earning $7.50 per week. On Sundays he earned extra cash as a catcher for a semi-pro ball team. Due largely to his father's good name, George Meany started his climb in the "organ-eye-zation." At the age of 25, Meany was elected business representative for his plumber's local. And that was the last time he worked as a plumber. That same year, 1919, Meany married Eugenia McMahon who was a New York City garment worker and a member of the ILGWU. The Meany's had three daughters, 14 grandchildren and a marriage that lasted almost 60 years. Meany rose quickly through the ranks of organized labor. In 1923 he was elected secretary of the Building & Construction Trades Council. During that year he traveled to the capital of N.Y. in Albany. "The idea of just going to Albany was a big deal," he reminisced. "The world was a little place for me in those days; the West was Hoboken." By 1934, when he was elected president of the N.Y. State Federation of Labor the world (or at least Albany) was a little more familiar. As the Federation's chief lobbyist, Meany earned a repu­ tation as labor's most pble advocate. In 1935 alone, 62 pieces of labor-backed legislation were passed and became law, thanks largely to Meany. 1935 was a red-letter year for labor. Mine Workers President John L. Lewis, along with some other union presidents, expressed their feelings that the American Federation of Labor should shift focus and reorganize along in­ dustrial rather than craft lines. Eight industrial unions formed the Committee on Industrial Organizations within the AF of L. In 1938, the 3.7 million AF of L members who had joined the Committee were expelled from the AF of L and the Congress of Industrial Organizations was born. The two powerful federa­ tions warred for the next 17 years. But a lot of world history—and labor history—took place in the interim. In 1940, Meany became Secretary-Treasurer of the AF of L. Among his responsibilities was to sit as the AF of L's representa­ tive on the War Labor Board. Meany's now-familiar reputa­ tion as strong willed, sharptongued and sarcastic seems to have solidified during those Continued on Page 12 / December 1979 / LOG / 11 �• - > eorge Meany was a frequent speaker at SlU conventions over the years. At left IS SlU President Paul Hall. This photo was taken at the SlU's 1971 convention. Continued from Page 11 years. At least, there are plenty of stories about Meany and the War Labor Board. During one War Board meet­ ing, Meany reportedly had an argument with Robert Black, a management member of the Board. "Bob," Meany said, cigar clenched between his teeth, "you are talking through your hat." "Even if I am talking through my hat," Black replied, "I think I have a right to talk." "All right," Meany shot back, "continue to talk through your hat." Unions Need Freedom The 1940s was a time of national and international turm­ oil. But out of that turmoil, Meany's course crystalized. He had come to realize that the fight for labor and the fight for freedom were one and the same. Looking at Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy, Meany said: "The first thing a dictator does is destroy the unions. He can't have his dictatorship if labor is free. And the first thing a union needs is freedom; other­ wise it can't do its work as a union." Nazism and fascism weren't the only threats to world free­ dom. Meany fought equally hard against communism. In 1945 he spoke out against the newlyformed World Federation of Trade Unions, protesting Soviet domination within the interna­ tional labor organization. Meany proved to the unions of the free world, including the CIO, that the FTU was communistrun. And in 1949, he was a "<, founder of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. Knowing that freedom de­ pended on the ability of educated individuals to exercise it, Meany was one of the prime movers behind the creation in 1947 of Labor's League for Political Education. Meany "put real life and sinew," said his protege and successor as Federation Presi­ dent Lane Kirkland, "into Sam­ uel Gompers formula for partici­ pation in politics: to reward our friends and elect them, and to punish our enemies and defeat them." ^:C.;, S?v . >- _ --- This photo, nearly 30 years old, shows George Meany, left, then secretarytreasurer of the AF of L with William Green, Meany's predecessor as AF of L president and Senator Robert LaFollette, right. Meany was well-versed in Gompers' philosophy. He'd read every one of the thousands of speeches Gompers, founder of the AF of L ever made. And in 1952, when William Green died, Meany became AF of L, presi­ dent himself. One of the hallmarks of the AF of L under Meany (and later of the AFL-CIO) was, as Meany once said, "that the AF of L had Meany George Meany helped raise millions of dollars for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Distrophy Telethons. In this photo Lewis presents Meany with an award for his efforts. 12 / LOG / December 1979 .. .;- its own foreign policy. That policy, Meany freely admitted, "may or may not agree with the policy of the U.S. government." The AF of L for example, strongly opposed aid to Franco's Spain and was far more severe towards France's policies in North Africa than the U.S. government was. Meany conducted "foreign policy" the same way he ran everything else: bluntly and without mincing words. One story has it that during the height of French repression in North Africa, Meany attended a dinner at the French embassy. Meany is a great supporter of all humanitarian efforts and causes including the March of Dimes. Photo was taken in 1966. They served up a beautiful meal, poured vintage wines and at­ tempted to convince Meany that France's colonial policy was sound. After the meal, the diplomats asked Meany if he had any questions. "Only one," he ans­ wered. "When are you going to stop kicking the Algerians around?" When Meany became AF of L President one of the first things he did was reactivate a 9-man committee made up of AF of L and CIO representatives to talk about bringing the two organiza­ tions back under one roof. Merger talks were long and difficult. During one round, Meany bluntly spelled out the two options facing the merger committee "We can go after unity the long way or the short way," he said. "The short way is to merge into one trade union center which will protect the integrity of all affil­ iates.' The long way," Meany went on, "is to solve all of our problems before merging. Which will it be?" It was the short way. In 1955, AF of L President George Meany and CIO President Walter Reuther sealed the tough nego- Here's a classic photo of a younger George Meany taken-by the famous portrait photographer Fabian Bachrach. �. Meany was a confidant and critic of many a U.S. President including tfie incumbent, Jimmy Carter. tiations with a handshake and the AFL-CIO was bom. Meany was elected the Federation's first president by unanimous accla­ mation. But merger wasn't an end in itself. It was an important tool through which Meany, and the rest of organized labor, could more strongly pursue the goal of bettering the lives of American workers. In his keynote address at the first Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO held in New York on Dec. 5, 1955, Meany vowed to make the AFL-CIO a powerful voice for American , workers. "This is not going to be any milktoast movement," he said. Labor will make "our full contri­ bution to the welfare of our neighbors, to the communities in which we live and to the nation as a whole." During the 1960s the AFLCIO played an active role in working for key pieces of social legislation. Social Reforms The first hourly minimum wage law went into effect in 1961, Social Security benefits were extended, Medicare adopted and aid to cities, public education and jobs were pushed through with the backing of the Federation. In 1964, the long-awaited Civil Rights Act became law. Meany had worked tirelessly for it, believing that "the fight against discrimination goes to the very heart of the trade union philos- Former President Jotinson gives George fvleany ttie rundown on some piece of labor-backed legislation in this 1960's photo. struggle to translate the rights confirmed by Congress into living reality." Throughout the '70's the Fed­ eration's political impact broad­ ened. Through the Committee on Political Education, (COPE), the AFL-ClO's political arm which coordinates labor's manpower on local levels, the Federation's ability to reward political friends and punish enemies grew. And the Federation continued speak­ ing out against repression abroad. Meany ophy. You can't have a good trade union movement," Meany said, "unless you create the environment of freedom." But Meany knew that passage of the Civil Rights Act did not mean the job was done. A statement issued by the AFLCIO said the Act's passage "marked the beginning of a new But as far afield from Meany's Washington, D.C. office as the Federation's voice and influence reached there was never any question about who ran the show. Three years ago. Lane Kirkland and three Federation de­ partment heads had reportedly worked long and hard forging the AFL-CIO's position on a Con­ gressional bill. When the work was done, Kirkland and the others went to Meany for his okay. Meany decided to reverse the position they had arrived at. "Well fellows," Kirkland said to the department heads, "now we're unanimous." Leaves Healthy Movement One of George Meany's most important achievements for the labor movement is . the merger of the AF of L and the CIO in 1955. After the merger was endorsed by the 1955 Convention, George Meany, left, and the late Walter Reuther join hands and raise the gavel for the first time as the AFL-CIO's top officers. * After more than half a century dedicated to the trade union movement and the pursuit of freedom, George Meany has called it a day. At the 13th Biennial Conven­ tion of the AFL-CIO held last month in Washington, Meany assured the delegates that the labor movement would continue to move ahead without his hand on the wheel. "This federation is the house of labor," Meany said. "It is well-built—ready to stand and to shelter workers long beyond the lifetime of everyone in this hall." Though no one doubted the wisdom of his words, everyone found it hard to say goodbye. Speaker after speaker praised Meany's many accomplishments and his lifelong dedication to human rights. Time after time delegates rose in cheering ova­ tions. George Meany changed the lives of millions upon millions of working people. He helped to build a labor movement "whose only objective," said Sol Chaikin of the ILG WU, "is to bespeak the best aspiratipns of working men and women; whose only aspira­ tions are to maintain a polfticai democracy where we can worship as we please, speak as we please, without censorship or prior restraint; where we can change our form of government from time to time without force or violence, where we can hope not only for ourselves but for our children and grandchildren as well that better life, that freer life to which all human beings aspire." The stunning record of George Meany's life speaks for itself. "Words," Lane Kirkland said, "cannot match in eloquence the record of George Meany's achievements and contributions to the enhancement of human values. "The life work of this one valiant man," Kirkland con­ tinued, "would do honor to a dozen men, if divided among their histories. He is living proof of how much difference one person, armed with his qualities, can really make in the course of human events." When George Meany left the dais for the last time as AFL-CIO president the delegates stood and cheered for a long time. It was hard to say goodbye. December 1979 / LOG / 13 �Carter to MuN Northern Tier Pipeline for 60 Days WASHINGTON, D.C.—Presi­ dent Carter late last month an­ nounced that he is delaying his decision on construction of the Northern Tier Pipeline route. The President told Congress that he is postponing for 60 days his choice of a pipeline route to bring Alaska crude oil to inland states. The SIU, the Maritime Trades Departmen^^d - the AFX-CIO strongly support the Northern Tier route. This pipeline, which would begin at Port Angeles, Wash., would stretch across the states of Washing­ ton, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota to end at Clearwater, Minn. It would cover 1, 557 miles and would have a design capacity of up to 993,000 barrels per day. The line would connect with existing lines along the way to serve refineries in the Rocky Mountain and mid-central states. American-flag ships would carry the oil down from Alaska to Port Angeles. Former Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger had recom­ mended approval of the line. Also, the Secretary of the Interior Cecil D. Andrus has given his support to the project. However, he qualified that support. In a letter to the President, he advised Carter to "revoke ap­ proval" of the line within a year if enough private financial support isn't forthcoming by then. In that case, Andrus said, appro­ val should be shifted to the Cana­ dian Trans-Mountain Oil Pipeline. In its support of the Northern Tier Pipeline route, the MTD pointed out that this line would be located wholly within the U.S. This, the MTD noted, would provide Amer­ ica with complete control over the oil going through it. This line would also give maximum employment opportunities to American workers, the Department said. During the building of this pipeline, an average of 4,260 con­ struction personnel will be em­ ployed over an eight to twelve month period. Approximately $130million will be paid out in construcr tion wages, the MTD stated. The manufacture of the material and equipment for the system will generate additional employment opportunities. For the manufacture of the pipe and the steel for the tanks, it's estimated that about 4,250 jobs will be created for one year. During the actual operation of the pipeline, approximately 130 person­ nel will be employed with annual wages in excess of $2 million. Seatrain Head; Friend of Maritime Joseph Kahn Dies Seatrain. Line^ a^d Shipbuilding Corp. chairman of the board Joseph "Joe'' Kahn, 63, died after a brief illness at University Hospital, New York City on Dec. 3. Kahn—a leading advocate of a strongi and competitive U.S. mer­ chant marine -with his longtime partner Seatrain president Howard M. Pack, was a pioneer in introduc­ ing new ideas into the break bulk cargo shipping and supertanker shipbuilding industries. In 1930, he left his native Russia at 16 to join the family fur firm, Kahn Brothers & Pinto here. Twenty years later, with Pack, he went into shipping founding Transeastern Associates with a single World War II Liberty ship. By 1960, they had a fleet of 36 ocean bulk cargo carriers! Five years later they bought the SlU-manned six containership Seatrain Lines, a struggling coast­ wise run carrying cargo and railroad cars. In 1976, innovative Seatrain reactivated the old Brooklyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard building three 225,000 dwt supertankers and employing 2,000 SlU-affiliated UIW shipbuild­ ers until the Yard had to shut down in 1978. "No matter what the problem," said UIW East Coast Area Director Ralph Quinnonez, "Kahn sat down and listened. And we were always able lo work it out. Even at the end," he added, "when the Yard was closing." Kahn pioneered the construction of the 115,000 dwt supertanker icebreaker TT Manhattan for the U.S., "landbridge" shipping opera­ tions in 1972 and use of the high­ speed, gas turbine containership. Seatrain also developed new logistic support "unitization" techniques Joseph Kahn during the Vietnam War and op­ erated tankers for the MSC. As chairman of the board of trustees of the Transportation Institute; president of the American Maritime Assn. and a member of the Board of M&nagers of the American Bureau of Shipping, "Joe" Kahn was a sharp critic of the U.S. Government's neglect of maritime. "1 honestly believe," he said last year.. ."that the U.S. is too big, too strong, too powerful not to have her own capability both in the construc­ tion and manning of ships." "The public believes and perhaps the Navy mistakenly believes, that it has the world fleets to call on in case of emergency. I personally don't believe it, because I don't know, in the event of an emergency where the loyalty of an Americanowned Greek or French ship or so on is going to be..." Kahn in 1941 volunteered as a World War II U.S. Army private being mustered out in 1946 as a first lieutenant. Surviving are his widow, Susan of New York City; two brothers, Leonard also of New York City and Samuel of Lawrence, L.L, N.Y. and a sister, Tanya of Roslyn, L.L, N.Y. Bragg! Bill Would Overhaul ^Seamen's Documentation' Laws Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) has introduced legislation which would totally revamp the process of "seamen's documentation," which at one time was the only thing seamen had for protection from abuses by the shipowner. Essentially, Biaggi's bill would abolish ail the U.S. statutes govern­ ing the form of the shipping agree­ ment. Some of these statutes are over 100 years old. These statutes outline the formula for sign-ons, sign-offs, working conditions, length of voyage, etc. Biaggi introduced the bill, he said, because the present laws are out-ofdate in light of the collective bargaining gains made by the maritime unions in providing for the protection of their members. If Biaggi's bill is passed into law; the job of issuing regulations and setting forth the form of the shipping agreement would fall to the Coast Guard. Biaggi's bill would also perma­ nently do away with the shipping commissioner. The Coast Guard has already halted the use of shipping 14 / LOG / December 1979 commissioners because Congress struck appropriations from the Coast Guard's budget this year for this expenditure. The SIU believes that some of the statutes are archaic and need revising. But at the present time, we are studying Biaggi's legislation very thoroughly to make sure that the bill, if passed, will not hurt the individual seaman in any way. The Log will keep the member­ ship informed on the latest concern­ ing this important bill in upcoming issues. Coast Guard Abolishes Shipping Commissioners The United States Coast Guard, in response to legislation passed by Congress earlier this year, has officially abolished the position of Shipping Commissioner. According to a rule announced in the Federal Register, all duties performed by persons holding that title will be transferred to individual ship masters. The action taken by the Coast Guard was made inevitable after Congress passed the Transportation Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1980. The act prohibited the Coast Guard, or any federal agency, from using public funds to pay wages or administrative costs for duties nor­ mally performed by the Shipping Commissioner. The position of the Shipping Commissioner was established in the late nineteenth century to pro­ tect seamen from a host of abusive shipping practices, the most glaring being the tendency of certain shipmasters to involuntarily detain onboard ship the. seamen who worked for them. Under the terms of the Shipping Commissioner Act of 1872, shipping commissioners were required to check all vessels destined for foreign ports and were deemed responsible for the protection of seamen's rights. The change in the relationship be­ tween the shipmaster and crew, as well as the growth of strong and effective maritime unions, rendered the position of Shipping Commis­ sioner obsolete. It had become nothing more than an unnecessary federal expense. Crescent Expands to Mobile Crescent Towing and Salvaging Company, an SIU contracted busi­ ness based in New Orleans, has announced plans to expand its operations by establishing an Ala­ bama Division which would even­ tually provide complete harbor towing service for the Port of Mobile. Crescent will commence its Mo­ bile operations by assigning two of its newest tugs there. Officials at the company express confidence that the two tugs, the 2,400 h.p. Marion Smith and the 1,800 h.p. Elizabeth Smith, will be followed by many more. Crescent presently operates New Orleans' largest tugboat fleet—20 tugs which range in power and size from 1,500 h.p. to 4,000 h.p. and from 300 to 400 tons displacement. �'I Deep Sea Members Get 4% Cost-of-Living Hike The SlU is pleased to announce that under the terms of our Standard Frelghtship and Standard Tanker Agreements, SlU members will be receiving a 4% cost-of-living increase in all wage related areas. In other words, the 4% cost-of-living increase is applied to base wages, overtime, the premium rate and the penalty rate. SPECIAL NOTE: The 4% cost-of-living incroose olso applies to the Deep Sea Vacation benefit. The new wage rates become effective Dec. 16, 1979. STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM & OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1979 DECK DEPARTMENT Boatswain (on vessels constructed since 1970) Boatswain (25,500 DWT or over) Boatswain (under 25,500 DWT) A.B. Deck Maintenance Able Seaman O.S. Deck Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Base Wages Monthly Rate $1,496.63 1,356.67 1,305.80 1,113.52 979.95 899.76 777.07 Premium Rate Sat., Sun, & Holidays $12.99 12.49 11.39 9.71 8.56 7.87 6.80 Overtime Rate Excess of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri. $7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Q.M.E.D Chief Pumpman Second Pumpman/Engine Mtce. Ship's Welder Mtce Engine Utility Oiler Mtce. Utility Oiler Fireman/Watertender General Utility/Deck Engine Wiper 1,496.63 1,369.09 1,369.09 1,212.04 1,102.34 1,129.40 979.95 979.95 899.76 899.76 12.99 11.92 11.92 10.44 9.80 9.81 8.56 8.56 7.87 7.87 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (on vessels constructed since 1970) Steward/Cook Steward/Baker Chief Steward (25,000 DWT or over) Chief SteW'-id (under 25,500 DWT) Chief Cook Ccok and Baker Tiiird Cook Assistant Cook Messman ; Utilityman 1,496.63 1,496.63 1,493.63 1,362.08 1,311.22 1,176.98 1,149.22 1,019.36 1,019.36 751.19 751.19 12.99 12.99 12.99 11.87 11.42 10.26 9.71 8.37 8.37 6.59 6.59 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 PENALTY RATES Off Watch, Monday through Friday Group 1 $7.90 Group 11 6.34 Group 111 5.64 FREIGHTSHIP/PASSENGER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM AND OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1979 Overtime Rate DECK DEPARTIV^ENT Boatswain (SL7s, SLlS's Lash, Mariner & Passenger) ... Boatswain Carpenter Carpenter Maintenance A.B. Maintenance Quartermaster Able Seaman Fire Patrolman O.S. Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Base Wages Monthly Rate $1,438.38 1,272.19 1,170.47 1,170.47 1,081.65 1,020.19 968.57 968.57 809.37 757.10 Premium Rate Sat., Sun. & Holidays $12.38 11.08 10.20 10.20 9.42 8.90 8.46 8.46 6.61 6.61 Excess of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri. $7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 continued on following page December 1979 / LOG / 15 �continued from previous page FREIGHTSHIP/PASSENGER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM AND OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1979 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician (SL7's, SLiS's, Lash, Mariner & Passenger) Chief Electrician (Delta) Chief Electrician Crane Mtce./Electrician Electrician Reefer Mtce Second Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Mtce Refrigeration Engineer (when one is carried) Refrigeration Engineer (when three are carried) Chief First Assistant Second Assistant Q.M.E.D Plumber Machinist Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Day) Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Watch) Deck Engineer Engine Utility/FOWT (Delta) Engine Utility Evaporator/ Mtce Oiler Oiler (Diesel) Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Wiper Ship's Welder Mtce Oiler/Maintenance Utility General Utility/Deck Engine STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (SL7s, SL18's, Lash & Mariner) .., Steward Cook Steward/Baker Chief Steward Chief Cook Cook & Baker Second Cook Third Cook Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman Passenger Vessels Chief Steward Chef Chief Cook Head Waiter/Wine Steward Chief Baker 2nd Steward/Head Waiter 3rd Steward/Storekeeper Chief Pantryman Butcher 2nd Cook 2nd Cook/Larder Cook and Baker Asst. Head Waiter 2nd Baker 3rd Night Cook Bartender Bartender/Club Steward Messman Utility Utilityman Galley Utility Pantryman Passenger Waiter Officer Bedroom Steward Passenger Bedroom Steward Night Steward Stewardess Deck Steward Deck/Smoking Room Steward Janitor/Utilityman Day Porter/Utilityman Chief Utility Crew Messman Crew Pantryman Crew Bedroom Steward Beautician-Barber Base Wages Monthly Rate $7.90 16 / LOG / December 1979 Group 11 6.34 Group 111 Overtime Rate Excess of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 1,538.87 1,536.29 1,496.63 1,496.63 1,496.63 1,399.07 1,399.07 1,399.07 13.50 12.99 12.99 12.99 12.99 12.19 12.19 12.19 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 1,435.06 1,275.22 1,189.60 1,438.38 1,282.86 1,224.08 1,102.18 1,187.04 1,198.34 1,118.01 1,025.45 968.57 1,042.31 968.57 968.57 968.57 899.71 1,201.56 1,118.01 899.71 11.18 10.67 10.35 12.38 11.18 10.67 9.62 10.35 10.35 9.76 8.96 8.46 9.10 8.46 8.46 8.46 7.87 10.35 9.10 7.87 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 4.31 7.09 5.43 4.31 $1,438.38 1,438.38 1,438.38 1,272.19 1,130.76 1,102.17 968.57 955.49 955.49 751.20 751.20 $12.38 12.38 12.38 11.08 9.87 9.62 8.37 8.37 8.37 6.59 6.59 $7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 1,678.76 1,272.19 1,130.76 1,130.76 1,130.76 1,129.56 1,128.55 1,127.34 1,121.33 1,112.79 1,112.79 1,102.17 1,102.17 1,099.77 1,094.77 955.49 955.49 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 751.20 1,072.93 14.54 11.08 9.87 9.87 9.87 9.78 9.78 9.76 9.70 9.63 9.63 9.62 9.62 9.52 9.48 8.37 8.37 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 None 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 7.09 7.09 5.43 5.43 5.43 5.43 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 4.31 •4.31 4.31 None PENALTY RATES Off Watch, Monday through Friday Group 1 Premium Rate Sat., Sun. & Holidays 5.64 �At Sea 'if Ashore SS Alex Stephens From Dec. 26 to Jan. 31 from the port of Tampa, the SSAlex Stephens (Waterman) will carry a cargo of 10,000 metric tons of bulk phosphate to the port of Chittagong, Pakistan. Mafson Navigation Co. STU steward department members aboard the SS Maunalei, SS Californian. SS Lurline, SS Maunawili and the SS Hawaiian Citizen (all Matson Line) had sweet-smellin' fragrant, voyages early this month. Their ships carried a record number of 234,000 Pacific Northwest Douglas fir and spruce Christmas trees in 275 refrigerated containers to Honolulu, Hawaii from the port of Seattle. The largest shipment on a single vessel was 91 containers. SS Columbia From Jan. 10-20 from a Gulf port, the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) will haul a cargo of 22, 500 metric tons of bulk wheat to the ports of Port Said or Alexandria, Egypt. 77 Brooklyn Asst. Sec. of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Samuel B. Nemirow has given the green light to the 225,000 dwt supertanker TT Brooklyn (General Electric) to make two consecutive voyages to load on oil at Valdez, Alaska first on Dec. 25. The tanker will then sail around Cape Horn, South America to offload her 1.4 million barrels at the Gulf. Waterman Steamship Corp. Bombay-Calcutta, India U.S. Hag ships will carry 50 percent of the $179-million cargo of three Boeing 747 Jumbo jets plus spare parts sold to Air India. A MAR AD waiver allows India vessels to carry the other half of the cargo. Montreal, Quebec SIU Canadian Seafarers will man two Norwegian 14,000 dwt petro­ chemical tankers with 24-member crews, bought by the Hall Corp., here around July 1980. The first tanker will be delivered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She will be rechristened theSTCoastal Transport 'm an eastern Canadian port. In season, they will sail on the Great Lakes and on the St. Lawrence Seaway. In winter, they will sail around the world to Europe and South America. Sam Baugh "Six Pack" Sam Baugh—Need Infor­ mation for Chapter 2. Call Jake T. Karaczynski at home. Bruce Williamson Please contact your father, it is important. Call collect—Tel. Day — (716) 722-2020 — Night - (716) 5894868. You can write to P.O. Box 2797, Rochester, New York 14626. Anthony Denddo Please contact Walter H. Stovall, 4635 Oakley Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Charles R. Murphy Please contact your mother, 3864 Taliluna Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 37919. SIU steward department personnel sailing on the 22,208 dwt SS President Wilson (American President Lines) recently were on the first breakbulk ship to dock in Mainland China in 30 years. They also brought to the port of Seattle the first fully containerized cargo (93 boxes) shipped from Red China directly to the U.S.A. APL started the China run in 1965. The boxes held flannel shirts, textiles, baskets, craftwork and drums of honey. Offloaded in China were 10,000 bales of cotton. Washington, D.C. Six SIU companies' 86 ships have been "adopted" by U.S. elementary school classrooms in the Propeller Club of the U.S. 40-year-old Adopt-aShip Plan. APL and Delta Line had 23 ships each adopted. Maritime Overseas 16, American Steamship 14, Waterman six and Sea-Land four. Schoolkids write the vessels' masters over the year after they've asked their teachers questions about the ship, crew, cargoes and ports of call. Captains and officers supply data on ships, trade routes, climate, weather, geography, history and origins and use of cargoes carried to and fro. Captains visit the classes and the kids visit the ships. San Juan, P.R. Puerto Rico Marine has bought 400 new refrigerated trailers worth $8.5 million. It also rented 700 trailers for its R/O R/O ships on the East Coast-Florida runs. And has ordered 50 lift-on reefers for its New Orleans to San Juan run. Bangkok, Thailand Now Sea-Land is the only U.S. dry and refrigerated container carrier on regularly scheduled weekly runs from the West Coast to Bangkok via Hong Kong. Portsmouth, Va. MAR AD has also okayed Waterman's bid to buy 140 LASH reconditioned lighters worth $7,679,523. The five-year-old lighters measure 61'A feet by 31 feet by 13 feet and weigh 360 tons each. Personals Hsinkang Harbor, China In the "final planning stage" is a mammoth offshore from here floating oil tanker superport and pipeline (linked to a future refinery on shore) capable of supplying all East Coast refineries. The $1 billion project, 50 to75 miles east of the Virginia Capes could handle a third of the nation's crude imports—2-million tons daily. And would be the biggest in the country and first on the East Coast able to dock 150,000-ton tankers. Oil imports are now at 6.4 miUion barrels a day. On Dec. 10, the Secretary of the Army okayed construction of a $600 million 175,000 barrels daily refinery here. State planners are considering a new agency to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds to fund the plan. M/y Indiana Harbor The new 1,000-foot MjV Indiana Harbor (American Steamship) broke the Great Lakes cargo tonnage record last month carrying 70,171 net tons of iron ore pellets in two consecutive runs from Two Harbors, Minn, to Indiana Harbor, Ind. The old record was 68,912 tons. Don't Forget... ... That new LNG ships are under construction now and that you can he aboard one soon—IF you've got the skills and know-how. DON'T FORGET the LNG course begins at HLS on February 4. DON'T FORGET to enroll... To enroll contact HLS or fill out the application in this issue of the Log 17 �t^LETTEBS TO THE EDITOB A Faithful Log Reader I have been reading the Log since 1950 and always found it to be good reading and very interesting expecially following everything the membership did to make the SIU what it is today, the best in the world bar none. As I am in my senior years, most of the SI U members who I knew and passed the Log on to me after my husband died are no longer around. So I would like to thank the Union for putting me on the mailing list for the Log. My husband is a departed seaman. Most of our friends were also seamen. I hdve followed the stories of the sea and will never get tired of them and the good work the members and officials have done down through the years to make the SIU the great Union it is today. Sincerely, Florence Ryan West New York, N.J. Red Cross Appreciated Helping Hand It is with great pleasure that I write this note of thanks to such a fine Union, the SIU,for all the help and assistance given during the two floods that hit the Texas Gulf area in July and September. A special thanks to those who put together the crews to do the much needed survey of the damaged area. I had the pleasure of working with four fine SIU membt -^s during the survey in the Alvin area oh Sept. 22.'lrhey worked hard, long hours to get the survey completed so the flood victims could receive assistance. Again, thanks to the SIU for a job well done. Sincerely and Fraternally, Dwight E. Patrick National Field Office American National Red Cross SIU Member Romancing Thru Law School I've started my second year at Northwestern School of Law here in Portland. The first year was a bitch! So much work was assigned that some people in my class literally had nervous breakdowns. College studies seem like a vacation in retrospect. I think law schools have an unwritten policy of assigning more work than can be completed. But I haven't figured out why. Spent most of this summer aboard the SS Del Oro, running down the West Coast to South America and back. What a romance run! Unfortunately there was no overtime to earn back all the money spent romancing. I wish I could say it felt good to be back in school. But sitting down and reading all the time doesn't feel as good as manual labor. There is actually more work the second and third years than in the first. But its not as bad because the psychological impact is over. My studies include Constitutional Law, an advanced course in Criminal Law, Evidence, and Ethics (a required course since Watergate). My most interesting course is Admiralty (maritime) Law. Admiralty is the oldest branch of law in our legal system. Some of the court decisions cite as far back as the Phoenicians and to the Middle Ages for precedent. I've finally figured out why injured sailors always have lawyers hovering around them. Seamen have so much protection in law 18 / LOG / December 1979 that we are almost wards of the court! In addition, two days a week I teach a course called Street Law in one of Portland's rougher hi^ schools, for credit, not pay. Many of my classmates are forced to hold down jobs part-time to make ends meet. I feel sorry for them. Their studies suffer and they always look tired. Thanks to the SIU $10,000 Scholarship, which is enough to almost completely cover the exorbitant cost of tuition, I am able to use my summer savings to eat on. So far I have been able to avoid the time-pinch that a job would represent. I may yet have to jump on one of Sea-Land's Alaiska ships of the line over Christmas vacation, but I'll face that prospect when it comes. Given the high cost of college tuition these days, especially in private schools, I for one would not have been able to go to law school without the benefit of the Union scholarship. Yet, when I applied for the $10,000 scholarship for 1978, only five other sailors had sent in applications! In 1975 (1976?) not a single sailor applied for the scholarship! The scholarship benefit is there, the terms are liberal, and it doesn't cost a dime to apply. I urge every SIU sailor that can spare time off from making a living to apply for the scholarships offered by our union. To all my shipmates I extend a greeting. And to all my union brothers, whether past or future shipmates, I say thank you. The welfare benefits paid by the companies based day-for-day and jobfor-job on your work have made this scholarship possible. Fraternally, John Merriman M-2273 Portland, Ore. First Class Service May I take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the manner in which the Seafarers Welfare Plan handled the hospital and medical expenses of my wife's recent operation. The Welfare Plan's prompt attention to this matter indeed saved me much worry and anxiety. i We of the SIU membership can be justly proud of our Union and the people who help tnake it function so smoothly. Fraternally, George Rosholt, R-1130 Holly Hill, Fla. Came Thru in the Clutch I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for a fine union like the Seafarers International Union. Last Nov. 15 thru Dec. 15, 1978, I was confined to Gulf Coast Community Hospital due to a freak accident that occurred when I had my own car run over my left arm. My hospital bill was $8,000 and the Seafarers Welfare Plan paid the entire bill as well as 80 percent of my doctor bills. Without such wonderful coverage, I don't know what we would have done. My husband, Harvey Hood (Bk. H-406) and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation once again for everything the Union has done for us. Sincerely, Elizabeth Hood Waveland, Miss. Pensioner Offers Holiday Wishes I wish to send my best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season to our president, Paul Hall, and all the officials of the SIU, and of course, to all my fellow brother Seafarers on land or sea and in foreign ports around the world. My thoughts are all the time with them. Hoping that all my brothers enjoy themselves this Holiday Season, here's for a prosperous and happy 1980 as well. Fraternally, Paul Capo, Retired Metaire, La. �Name of the Game for the '80s Is—Energy T HERE is no one who is not affected by the energy crisis. Whether it's for heating and cooling our homes, cooking our food, driving our cars, or taking public transportation, energy plays an integral part in our daily lives. But for the Seafarer, the energy crunch has an even greater impact. Like everyone else, the Seafarer counts on different forms of energy to help him get through each day. But unlike many people, the Seafarer is also involved in the vital business of transporting energy. A large part of the SIUcontracted fleet consists of tank­ ers involved in the carriage of domestic and foreign oil. The Union also has under contract 13 ships that are carrying liquid natural gas (LNG). The results, then, of U.S. energy policy, affect the Seafarer both at home and at work. That's why the SIU has been pushing for a strong, sound energy policy that will make America more independent. For years the Union has fought to get a greater percentage of imported oil on U.S.-flag ships. Right now, American-flag vessels carry less than five percent of U.S. oil imports. It's true that America must strive to cut down on her oil imports. But, realistically, we must face the fact that for years to come, America will be importing oil. Therefore, if we have to rely on the instability of foreign imports, we at least do not have to compound the shaky situation by putting that oil on foreign-flag ships. There are a number of other measures that the U.S. govern- ment and the American people can start to implement right now to make us energy strong. At their recent conventions, the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department outlined some of these measures. The SIU supports these measures. First of all; Americans must learn to conserve energy and use it rationally. The MTD suggested LOG Official Publication of tfie Seoforers International Union of North Americo, Atlontic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Woters District, AFL-CIO December, 1979 Vol. 41, No. 12 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary- Treasurer 389 James Gannon Cal Tanner Vice President Editor Edra Ziesk Ray Bourdiu.s , Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Marietta Homayonpour Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hail Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Writer! Photographer Dennis Lundy Marie Kosciusko Adniinistrative Assistant George Vana Production! Art Director Photography Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. HSSN #0160-2047) such moves as gasoline rationing; controls on heating, lighting, and cooling; initiation of utility rates which promote savings, and the establishment of stricter fuel efficiency standards. Secondly, the U.S. must devel­ op alternate energy sources to oil. The MTD suggests that the government "make a strong commitment to advancing solar, gasohol and geothermal technol­ ogy." The Department also stated that greater use must be made of available energy sources, such as, coal, nuclear power, and LNG. Though much of the LNG would be imported, it would at least give us another alternative to the large imports of crude oil. Thirdly, in order to best utilize our domestic sources of energy, we must fully use and update the means of transporting that en­ ergy. As the MTD stated, "Both pipelines and ships play a vital role in the distribution of petro­ leum to all regions of the country and both the national oil pipeline network and domestic tanker fleet must be strengthened." Also, other sources of domes­ tic energy, such as coal, can be efficiently and inexpensively transported by ship and boat. Besides the measures outlined above, both the MTD and AFLCIO supported President Car­ ter's plans for an Energy Mobi­ lization Board, an Energy Secu­ rity Fund, and a windfall profits tax on oil companies. They also support the creation of a gov­ ernment agency to determine (1) how much oil should be im­ ported, (2) its price, and (3) its equitable allocation to all regions of the country. Most of these measures would have been unheard of ten years ago. Unfortunately, perhaps, we came to rely heavily on—what was then—cheap sources of foreign energy. Today the energy crisis presents a large challenge to all of us. How we meet it as Americans and as Seafarers will help determine the shape of our lives and our jobs for years to come. 979 / LOG / 19 �1980 Upgrading Course Schedule, Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Course Name Starting Dates January 7 February 4 March 31 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 15 November 10 QMED January 3 May 22 September 25 FOWT January 17 March 13 April 10 May 8 July 3 July 31 September 25 October 23 November 20 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 May 12 August 18 Marine Electronics February 18 June 23 September 29 Refrigeration Systems maintenance & Operations Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engineer (Regular) Diesel Engineer (License) Course Name Here Is the tentative schedule of upgrad­ ing courses to be held at the Lundeberg School in 1980. As you can see, the School is offering a wide range of programs for all ratings, both for deep sea and inland members. SlU members are reminded that this schedule is tentative. In other words, courses may be changed or cancelled de­ pending on response from the member­ ship. So think about upgrading this year. And get your applications in early to assure yourself a seat in the class of your choice. Course Name February 18 June 23 September 29 March 31 August 4 November 10 January 7 March 31 May 12 July 7 September 15 October 27 Starting Dates Towboat Operator Scholarship Program January 7 April 7 July 7 September 29 Celestial Navigation March 17 August 4 1st Class Pilot October 6 Quartermaster March 3 .May 26 October 13 Able Seaman January 3 January 31 March 27 April 24 May 22 June 19 July 17 August 14 September 11 November 6 Steward Recertification Program January 7 March 10 May 12 July 14 September 8 October 13 March 3 July 7 October 27 Welding Conveyor Engine Room Automation Towboat Operator starting Dates Bosun Recertification Program February 11 April 7 August 11 A Seniority Upgrading Program January 7 February 4 March 10 April 7 May 5 June 9 July 7 August 11 September 8 October 6 November 10 December 8 January 3 January 17 January 31 February 14 February 28 March 13 March 27 April 10 April 24 May 8 May 22 June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 These courses will be scheduled as needed to accomodate applicants. \<S' 'IK- December 1979 / LOG / 21 �SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner HEADQUARTFRS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 Dispatchers Report lor Deep Sea ALPENA, Mich ^ NOV. 1-29,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 9 31 7 9 22 97 41 46 21 36 21 74 6 2 556 3 30 8 5 7 6 6 18 10 7 8 11 0 17 1 1 138 2 16 0 0 10 4 0 12 5 5 7 13 2 11 0 0 87 2 98 13 , . ,, , 7 12 16 66 23 28 17 26 3 35 4 0 367 3 44 5 10 2 4 10 22 10 14 5 11 5 19 3 0 167 0 7 1 1 2 2 0 0 5 2 3 5 0 4 0 0 32 Port Totals All Departments 8 76 14 7 8 7 8 41 9 18 10 31 7 26 16 2 288 3 17 1 4 6 4 1 10 2 3 9 33 4 10 0 0 107 8 170 17 37 18 10 25 139 62 87 61 61 22 117 0 2 811 4 40 8 10 8 4 5 23 17 9 12 12 0 28 0 0 182 1 13 1 1 10 5 0 11 6 6 15 15 0 12 0 0 96 DULUTH, Minn. •. • _ 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. HOUS l ON, Tex 2 85 11 18 9 1 18 47 17 20 7 28 12 49 4 0 328 3 52 7 6 6 3 8 33 8 9 6 9 16 27 12 0 205 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 1 5 2 4 5 0 0 27 3 157 13 28 18 16 23 105 37 52 16 31 6 65 0 0 570 3 71 4 14 2 4 12 34 17 17 9 8 0 21 0 1 217 0 13 2 1 3 1 0 5 9 5 3 9 2 8 0 0 61 1 55 1 8 7 5 38 17 19 11 14 5 34 0 0 235 0 19 3 2 3 0 3 6 3 5 0 4 6 4 3 0 61 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 8 10 1 3 0 0 33 , 3 32 0 7 4 9 20 0 0 151 7 149 17 22 24 9 8 65 39 30 13 23 23 45 62 0 536 0 73 4 9 16 5 2 16 9 6 45 21 7 26 0 0 239 1,309 902 391 3 30 8 22 2 2 56 5 8 8 5 14 36 23 25 3 15 12 39 0 0 251 5 72 9 6 10 2 6 25 16 11 2 6 11 32 41 0 254 0 0 4 2 4 1 2 5 0 4 19 3 3 2 0 0 55 1 65 5 10 11 7 27 54 21 34 15 22 8 50 0 1 331 0 23 1 6 4 0 3 5 5 6 3 3 3 6 0 1 69 0 10 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 4 9 12 1 0 0 46 11 211 31 41 29 17 11 62 55 32 33 39 21 81 0 0 674 4 173 11 22 29 6 3 33 27 22 110 58 13 70 0 0 581 1,142 784 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 1,057^ 0 0 3 36 7 20 7 4 10 39 11 25 5 11 8 21 0 0 207 747 189 1,919 P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 7 105 5 23 14 12 21 60 29 36 9 43 18 90 6 0 478 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Yokohama Port P.O. (213) 549-4000 P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. (808) 537-5714 1 Shipping in the month of iNovemher was good to excellent in all A&G deep sea ports, as it has been for the last several years. Over 2,000 jobs were shipped last month to SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of these, only 1,057, or slightly more than half, were taken by '^A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*" and **€** seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good to excellent for the foreseeable future. 22 / LOG / December 1979 (503) 227-7993 VMI.MINGTON, Ca. .. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 ' (213) 549-4000 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont Si. 94105 ::(415) 543-5855 iJ.I �AB George Breuer is a member of the first SlU crew to tpoard the El Paso Sonatrach in Savannah, Ga., last month. Like her five El Paso sister ships, the Sonatrach measures 948 feet long, has a beam of 135 feet, a draft of 36 feet and weighs in at 58,800 gross tons when fully loaded. Jim Dernbach,sailingQMED,is an LNG veteran, like most of the Seafarers crewing the Sonatrach. SlU Crews Prove Best: 3 More LNGs the Reward El Paso's Move Proves Top Notch Quality of Seafarers on High Technology Ships of Today and Tomorrow Continued from Page 3 homework. They've taken the LNG courses at Piney Point. And they've come out the most highly trained, capable crewmen in the world. The payoff is obvious. With the crewing of the Sonatrach, the Consoli­ dated and the Paul Kayser, SIU members will be aboard six out of six El Paso LNG ships. Seafarers will also man three more LNG car­ riers currently under con­ struction for the company. And we're crewing all eight vessels in Energy Transport Co.'s LNG fleet. By 1981, SIU members will be crewing 17 ships, the largest LNG fleet in the world. But that's just the begin­ ning. LNG is still a largely untapped energy alternative for the U.S. In the years ahead, LNG will be playing an increasingly important role in filling the nation's fuel needs. And the SIU will continue playing a key role in LNG transportation. Ready for his first trip on an LNG vessel is Jim Fletcher, shipping ordinary on the El Paso Sonatrach. Cook & Baker Albert Campbell Is ready for 'em in the galley of the El Paso Sonatrach. The Sonatrach's complicated engine room control board is a familiar sight to wiper Nick Farinaccio. Brother Farinaccio has also sailed on the El Paso Southern and the LNG Aquarius. LNG veterans all are (l-r) Harry Huston, chief steward: R. Wood, quartermaster, and Dominick Orsini, Qf\/IFD. Nick Marrone, Piney Point port agent, looks on. Like all SIU members who ship on LNG vessels, AB Dave Drinan came through the LNG course at HLS. Drinan, relaxing in the Sonatrach crew's lounge, got first-hand LNG experience by shipping on the LNG carrier Aries. December 1979 / LOG / 23 �The Lakes Picture Aigoiiae Winter is well on her way in all Great Lakes ports with Erie, Pa., and Buffalo, N.Y. reporting record, 30-inch-plus, snowfalls by the first week in Dec. With the frost comes the end of the shipping season on the Great Lakes and the 73-year-old J.B. Ford (Huron Cement) was tlie first SIUcontracted laker to lay up. The cement carrier arrived at her winter berth in Sturgeon Bay, Wise., on Dec. 1. Following on the 7.5. Forr/5 heels will be the entire Erie Sand Steamship Co. fleet. About three-quarters of the SI U-contracted American Steamship Co. fleet is also scheduled for layup by mid-month. Eight of the company's ore carriers are tentatively set for winter runs, hauling coal from Duluth to power plants on the lower Lakes. The SlU-contracted fleet of Kinsman Line grain carriers are all on their final runs of the 1979 season. They will all lay up by mid-December, when the winter weather on Lake Superior will force these old-timers to call it a day. The Kinsman fleet usually lays-up by Thanksgiving but they're running later this year to help move a backlog of grain out of the port of Duluth. Negotiations for improved fringe benefits and a vacation plan on behalf of SIU members who crew Bob Lo Co's two passenger ferries have been wrapped up. The SlU-contracted John J. American Steamship) went into a shipyard at Ashtabula, Ohio for repair work on her port bow. The Boland hit the breakwater at Ashtabula in Oct., when she was bound for Green Bay, Wise, with a load of coal. There were no injuries reported but the bulk carrier was too badly damaged to continue the run and her cargo had to be off-loaded. When repairs were completed the Boland vQ-\osided and resumed her run. Frankfort Long-awaited renovation and repair work on the carferry Arthur K. Atkinson has finally gotten underway. The car ferry, operated by Michigan Interstate Railway Co., shou'cl be ship-shape in another 16 weeks. Right now, her eiigine is bein^ removed. It will be sent to a shipyard in Pennsylvania for rebuilding. After the engine is re-installed, the AKA will be sent to the shipyard for further repair work. The City of Milwaukee is now in the shipyard for her annual inspection. She's expected to be back in service by mid-month. When the City of Milwaukee is running again the carferry Viking will go into the shipyard for repairs on her bow-thruster. The newly redecorated Frankfort Union hall is meeting with enthusiastic approval from SIU members. Great Lakes Seafarers say the Frankfort hall is now a lot more comfortable and homey. Fhifago Chicago port officials finally reached agreement with two companies which will jointly operate the new Iroquois Landing Lakefront Terminus, a container-handling facility. The terminal is partially completed. Construction of a new warehouse facility is expected by June, 1980. for key pieces of Congressional legislation. At the MTD's convention, held in Washington, D.C., Nov. 12 and 13, delegates passed a series of resolutions which chart the MTD's course for the future. Among the many maritime and labor-related resolutions were three which impact directly on Great Lakes seamen. Following is a brief summary of those three resolutions: • The MTD called for construction of bigger icebreakers so that the navigation season on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway could be extended. • The Department urged the Coast Guard to beef up shipboard safety on Great Lakes vessels by rescinding their 1969, 1971 and 1973 load-line amendments for bulkers and requiring watertight bulkheads on all new vessels. • The MTD opposed any additional toll increases on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Duiuth-Superior The U.S. Corps of Engineers will be taking a new look at a harbordeepening project for the upper harbor in Duluth-Superior. The project was originally planned two years ago but the Corps shelved it when state and local agencies in M innesota and Wisconsin began battling over where the dredged material would be dumped. That issue has now been resolved and the project is expected to get underway shortly. Winter Navigation There will be no official winter navigation on the Great Lakes this year. Congress never acted on re-funding the experimental winter navigation program on the Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and the project died by default. Observers say it's too costly and risky to undertake winter shipping without federal money and protection. Some Great Lakes vessel operators had planned to run their ships late in any case but they've found they have to contend with problems other than the weather this year. There's less of a demand for ore shipments from Lakes vessel operators' regular customers than in years past. Ore users have stockpiled against the winter and don't need much more ore. In addition, automobile production in the area is way off, down by as much as 25 percent, according to some estimates. Several auto manufacturing plants have closed and more shut downs could follow. That means Lakes ore carriers can't get the cargoes necessary to justify late winter runs. GRm LAKBS SeRfARBRS! Advance Your Career Now Learn to be a CmMAN or CONVCyORMAN Sign up today for the Conveyor Deportment Course at HLS. This special course is just for Great Lakes Seafarers. It covers.- Welding ^ Belt Repair ^ Load Procedures ^ Electrical Troubleshooting ^ Conveyor Drives ^ Health and Environmental Protection Equipment Contact the Harry Lundeberg School or use the Conveyor Depart­ application in ment jobs are the Log. available NOW. You can look forward to a good career and great job security. Resolutions The Maritime Trades Dept. of the AFL-CIO is made up of 42 national and international unions with a combined membership of close to eight million workers. Led by SIU President Paul Hall, the MTD works towards improving the picture for the U.S. maritime industry by pushing 24 / LOG / December 1979 The Conveyor Department Course is your opportunity to get ahead. It starts February 11, and it's four weeks long. �Great Lakes New Orleans The sternwheelers Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen are going into winter layup for repairs and facelifting here in this port. The Delta Queen will be laid up on Jan. 25 for eight weeks and the Mississippi Queen will be laid up on Feb. 1 for four weeks. The Mississippi Queen's calliope's big sound was featured recently in an article headlined "Big Noise on the Mississippi" in Ford Times Magazine. Calliopes were first used on the Hudson River and came to the Upper Mississippi on the stemwheeler Excelsior. A 180 foot by 40 foot supply boat, the San Mateo, is being built for GATX. Next spring work on the new span, the Arrowhead Bridge, will be started to link the ports of Duluth, Minn, and Superior, Wise. This port's Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. got a $2-million contract from the U.S. Corps of Engineers for maintenance dredging of the 15foot, 125-foot wide Freshwater Bayou in Vermilion Parish, La. The 20-mile dredging will be from the bayou lock to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near the Vermilion River. Port Agent John Fay spent the middle part of this month in London, England attending meetings of the International Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO). Canal Barge is having built new Towboat Hull No. 138, 140 feet by 34 feet and II feet with delivery expected in April 1980. lOT Mariner's fleet will have the coastwise 135 foot by 38 foot tug Freedom delivered shortly and the tug, Hull No. 346, delivered next year from the Main Iron Works, Houma, La. Houston St. Louis G & H Towing crewed its new tug Deniaon Dec. 8 and she is now doing shipdocking operations in this port and in the port of Galveston. Contract negotiations at Ozark Marine and Orgulf are expected to begin soon. Moran Towing of Texas is having two 'tankbarges built in the Todd Shipyards here. The first, a 130,000 barrel 400 foot by 78 feet by 32 feet (Hull 626) will be delivered in April 1980. The second, of like dimensions and carrying capacity (Hull 627) will be delivered in September 1980. Port Sutton, Tampa V A $4-million dredging contract has been let to the Great Lakes Dredge arid Dock Co. here by the Army Corps of Erigineers to dredge the Cuyahoga arid Old Rivers in Cleveland Harbor. Restoration of channel depths began in the Cuyahoga River and will continue through the fall. The job will be completed in the spring. In August 1980, the abuilding split hull dredge, the Dodge Island (Great Lakes Dredge and Dock) will be delivered from the Southern Shipbuilding Corp., Slidell, La. The dredge will be 281 feet by 52 feet by 21 feet. The tug Vigilant (Dixie Carriers), according to cook Duncan "Pat" V. Patterson, had a great Thanksgiving dinner on their run. Beside Tom Turkey, they devoured stuffing, sweet and mashed potatoes, beans, blackeyed peas, cranberry sauce, mincemeat and pumpkin pies, Waldorf salad, cranapple juice, cider and "just about everything else." The cook says "one of our able-bodied deckhands" traveled up to "the cold country" British Columbia, Canada to visit his dad for Christmas. Another went with his girlfriend to Montana to hunt and fish. Another brought back several antelope and deer from Colorado. Carter Sends Xmas Greetings To America's Merchant Seamen TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE A S the Christmas spirit of fellowship and goodwill embraces our land, it is fitting that we who are at home remember those American seafarers who will be at sea during this festive holiday. Seafaring demands long separations from loved ones and friends—separations which are especially painful during Yuletide celebrations. Yet, the continuous flow of our Nation's waterborne commerce must be maintained at all times. Your dedicated service, which contributes so much to our economic vitality, is appreciated by all Americans. Rosalynn and I extend to each of you and your families our warmest greetings and best wishes for good health and happiness in the New Year. President Jimmy Carter Philadelphia * Renovation of the Union Hall here will be finished in the next few weeks, according to Port Agent Don Anderson. Early last month, the new 5,600hp towboat National Energy Marine) was launched at the Dravo Shipyard, Neville Is., Pa. She's 142 feet by 42 feet and she'll be manned by a crew of 11 for diesel sailing on the Lower Mississippi after trials and outfitting. Also last month. National Marine got the new towboat National Know-How from the Albert Ortis Boat Builders, Krotz Springs, La. She measures 65 by 26 feet and has l,200hp diesels. National Marine also has on order 22 tank barges from Nashville Bridge Co., Hillman Barge & Construction Co. and Jeffboat. Four will be 191Vi feet by 54 feet and the rest 195 by 35 feet. For the company, a new 3,200-ton capacity drydock, its fifth and biggest, was towed up the Mississippi by the towboat National Gateway to its vessel and engine repair facility at Hartford, 111. The drydock is 200 by 70 feet with 58 feet between the wingwalls. Delta Shipyard, Houma, La. built it. Monthly Membership Meetings Port ' Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters I'lW New York Jan. 7 2:30p.m 7:00 p.m. Philadeiphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston NewOrleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point SanJuan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. II Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 18 Jan. 12 Jan. 10 Jan. 19 Jan. 15 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 17 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2:00p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 10:30a.m 2:30p.m 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:(X)p.m. 7:00p.m. , 1:00p.m. 2:30p.m 2:30p.m December 1979 / LOG / 25 �Tug Ocean Service Visits Big Apple Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have leyal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is beitift published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.Y. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning and Wash 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Here's the crew of the Tug Ocean Service (lOT) recently on a work visit to the port of New York at Pt.Tremley, Linden, N.J. They are (I. to r.) Mate Charley Pugh, OS Bob fvlazzella, AB Robert Burns, Cook Ralph Wilson, Capt. Jeff Eldredge and AB Darcy Etheridge. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters NOV. 1-29,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 BOSTON, MASS. Joseph M. Orlando 95 Commercial Wharf Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Tele. #(617) 523-1000 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-6330 26 / LOG / December 1979 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 7 0 1 8 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 7 0 22 67 0 0 0 7 0 2 1 7 0 0 3 0 0 3 4 0 0 23 7 57 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 12 0 0 9 0 0 2 18 0 25 0 38 108 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 2 0 1 27 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 23 6 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 ^0 1 10 0 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 10 0 3 7 12 2 0 6 0 0 5 10 0 21 0 25 101 0 0 0 17 0 4 1 8 2 0 8 0 0 13 4 0 13 1 27 98 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 17 1 0 16 0 2 11 24 0 38 0 167 283 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 22 16 114 104 311 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON 8EACH All Groups aassA Class 8 Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bld^ San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 / 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 74 60 118 34 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 38 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �VERYTHING E is pretty IVs Quiet Now, But What an August for Delta Queen much back to normal on the [SlU-contracted paddlewheel [steamboat Delta Queen. But those who worked the boat last summer will always remember one week in August that was far from normal. It was the week President Carter came on board, along with his wife Rosalynn, his daughter Amy, plus dozens of aides. Secret Service men, and 50 members of the press. The LOG caught up with the Delta Queen in Louisville, Ky. last month. We caught the first heaving line when she came in, and cast off the last hauser when she departed southbound down the Ohio River. In between, we talked with one member of the crew who was on board "the week the President came to call." Purser Greg Abbott, 21, of Falmouth, Mass. has worked on English Channel car ferries, on The 53-year-old Delta Queen, as she looked coming into Louisville last month. the New York "Dayliner," and on the Block Island Ferry. But he visit. Abbott, explainingjust how pro and con. In the little towns it where the engines were built), readily admits they can't com­ tight the room situation was that was different; you didn't see any was quick to point out, however, pare to his experience on the week, said that "we even had signs. The people, no matter how that the President wasn't the only Delta Queen last summer. As a three Coast Guard commanders they might've felt politically, one the crowds turned out to see. "The people love this old purser, he had to work doubly sleeping on cots in the gift shop." were just glad to see the President boat," he said, "and I think it was The President's daughter. for the novelty of it." hard during that week in August. Greg Abbott, a devoted fan of important that the President rode "It was crazy," confided Ab­ Amy, being no more—or less— bott. "For one thing, we had to mischievous than most other the vintage paddlewheeler (he's on the Delta Queen. The boat has make arrangements for 50 new youngsters, also contributed to even been to the town in Scotland a real following too." press people each day." Finding altering the "normal" atmo­ room for everybody—the sphere on the Delta Queen: "She ^purser's job—was just one of liked to hang around the purser's many new challenges put on the office," said Abbott with a grin. entire crew by the President's "We have a bell in there that she rang all the time." Well, what can you do when it's the President's daughter! "And she ran that poor Secret Service guy ragged," chuckled Abbott. "She hid from him once in the ladies room, and another time in the life preserver box on the bow. All in all, she was just having some fun, like little girls will—it was fun for all of us." The atmosphere changed in other ways too. Explained Ab­ bott: "In the lounges you'd hear Delta Queen deckhand Jim Lewis throws the first heaving line (it was caught by nothing but the patter of type­ the Log photographer). writers going. That lasted all week long, until the press cleared out." With the President on board the Delta Queen, there was another drastic change from the norm. The crowds assembled along the shore were bigger than any the crewmembers had seen before. And they were gathered at all hours of the day and night at towns all the way from St. Paul to St. Louis. Abbott noted, however, a difference between the crowds assembled in the big cities and the small towns. "The only place you Purser Gregg Abbott was on the Delta saw any political signs were in the Queen the week the President was Deckhand Karl Preston hauls a Delta Queen hawser to the pin. bigger cities... and you saw both aboard. December 1979 / LOG / 27 �HOWARD BOYD (El Paso Marine), October 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. La France; Secretary R. Boyd; Educational Director O. Ses­ sions; Deck Delegate D. Bradley; Engine Delegate Emmet Neathery; Steward Delegate Vincent Chervez. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that all crewmembers must be properly relieved of duty before leaving the ship. The master thanks the crew for doing a good job and making this a good voyage. The crew would like to thank Head­ quarters for the fast replies we have been receiving on problems on the LNG ships. It is a great help. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well • done. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Services), October 18—Chairman P. M. Clarke; Secretary R. Clarke; Educational Director J. Owens; Deck Delegate T. Faulkner; Engine Delegate S. Orr; Steward Delegate L. Rinaldi. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that this has been a good trip. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transport), October 21—Chairman, Rt?certified Bosun T. Brooks; Secretaiy F. Costango; Educational Director G. Bernous; Deck Delegate Clarence Burgo; Engine Delegate Mark Freeman; Stew­ ard Delegate Pat Geary. No disputed OT. Secretary reported that Frank Boyne, Yokohama Port Agent, was pleased with the crew and enjoyed the meeting with all members when he visited the vessel in Nagoya last trip. Softball team is going to practice before next scheduled game with the Bontang All Stars. The recreational tournaments are progressing well. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Bontang, Indo­ nesia. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 7—Chairman, Recertifled Bosun C. E. Owens; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. G. Nickalaskey; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Ander­ sen; Steward Delegate James A. Wiight. No disputed OT. Chairman urgec' all members to act now in participating in the upgrading course that is held in Piney Point in order to have their job security. Discussed the advantage for those members who upgrade themselves and the disadvantages for those who do not. Also reminded the crew to always read the Log so they will know all the changes and news that is going on in our Union. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Advised members to report immediately all hazardous conditions while working aboard the ship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle, Wash. 28 / LOG / December 1979 SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), October 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun William R. Kleimola; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director T. Wiatrowski; Deck Delegate Bernard Saberon; Engine Delegate E. Liwag; Steward Delegate Thomas Maley. No disputed OT. Chairman complimented Saloon Mess, Diana Morges and noted that she was a nice addition to the Sea-Land Market crew and the SlU. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. The steward thanked his department for their fine cooperation. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), October 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial; Engine Delegate E, Welch. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that there were Logs brought on board by the patrolman while in New Orleans. Requested members to bring them back to the lounge after reading so that others can get a chance to look at them. Up until now everything has been going well with no real beefs or accidents. Let's hope it continues throughout the trip. Suggested that those members who plan on going to upgrading school should get their applications in as soon as possible. A vote of thanks to the steward department. MARYLAND (Interocean Mgt.), October 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Mijgnano; Secretary R. F. Frazier; Educational Director G. Dickens; Engine Delegate B. L. Harris; Deck Delegate Larry Thompson. $28.84 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary suggested that all who are eligible should register for upgrading at Piney Point for better jobs and security. Engine Delegate B. L. Harris asked if it would not be possible for all departments, especially the engine and steward departments, to know how to operate the monitors and other firefighting equipment on board. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port in Panama. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), October 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Engelund; Secre­ tary J. Keno; Educational Director B. Harris; Deck Delegate C. Nealis; Steward Delegate Richard Williams. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman reported that at the last safety meeting the Captain mentioned that you must wear your shoes at all times. No one is to wear clogs or sneakers and anyone caught without their shoes on except in their own room will be logged. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), October 28—Chairman William Eckles; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director Frank Rizzo; Deck Delegate James McLinden; Engine Delegate Victoria D'lndia; Steward Delegate Patrick Devine. No disputed OT. Chairman advised that all men who qualified should go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. There was a minute of silence in memory of John Hoggie who passed away at home and for Edward Wagner. Both men will be missed in the SlU. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND RESOURCE (SeaLand Service), October 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter Drewes; Secre­ tary J. Gibbons; Educational Director William Thomas; Engine Delegate John Duda; Steward Delegate Joseph Rob­ erts; Deck Delegate Peter Lypen. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Also requested that more members should attend the safety meeting as they are most important. Thanked the crew for their cooperation in running a good ship. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New York. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), October 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary C. A. Guerra; Educational Director Talmadge L. Moss; Deck Delegate Lawrence Duette; Engine Delegate Elkin Kent; Steward Delegate Prince Baker. $232 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Educational Director urged all those who qualify to go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next stop in Panama. . PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Kerngood; Secretary N. Evans; Deck Delegate David J. Kiernan; Engine Delegate E. Cuenca; Steward Delegate M. F. Bluitt. No disputed OT. Chairman held a safety meeting and the crew was told not to dog down the watertight doors leading to the main deck as this is a fire hazard. It was noted that the problem with the air condition­ ing would be taken care of in Rotter­ dam. Requested all men getting off the ship to clean their room for new men coming on. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Naples, Italy. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), October 21—Chairman J. L. Bass; Secretary H. W. Roberts; Educa­ tional Director C. Coelio; Deck Dele­ gate J. Westphal; Engine Delegate Dean Dobbins; Steward Delegate Walter Cutter. No disputed OT. Educa­ tional Director reported that Piney Point is still the best thing for anyone who wants to better themselves. You can upgrade yourselves and become better educated about the new systems of today. Everyone who qualifies should take advantage of this opportunity. A note of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. POINT MARGO (Point Shippirtg), October 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Rains; Secretary B. Fletcher; Educational Director C. Allen; Steward Delegate E. J. Mathews. $11.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman urged all entry rating such as wiper, messman, O.S. to go to Piney Point after six months to upgrade to A.B., FOWT and Cooks. More seamen are needed aboard these ships with key rating. Also discussed the importance of safety and to try to practice harmony and coopera­ tion with our fellow shipmates. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels SANTA MARIANA COUNCIL GROVE WESTWARD VENTURE MONTICELLO VICTORY OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE PISCES THOMPSON PASS MERRIMAC COVE RANGER GREAT LAND SEA-LAND COMMERCE DELTA PANAMA ULTRAMAR DELTA MAR OVERSEAS HARRIETTE DEL RIO SAN PEDRO OVERSEAS ARCTIC DELTA NORTE THOMAS LYNCH JOHN B. WATERMAN JOHN TYLER MARYLAND OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN POTOMAC COVE NAVIGATOR ZAPATA COURIER OGDEN CHALLENGER OVERSEAS ALASKA GOLDEN MONARCH JEFF DAVIS MAYAGUEZ BRADFORD ISLAND SEA-LAND VENTURE OGDEN CHARGER DELTA NORTE SEA-LAND MC LEAN OVERSEAS VALDEZ BROOKLYN DELTA CARIBE COVE LEADER ARIES DELTA MEXICO TAMPA AGUADILLA SANTA MERCEDES SEA-LAND CONSUMER SAM HOUSTON GOLDEN ENDEAVOR TRANSCOLORADO PORTLAND SEA-LAND EXCHANGE BANNER OVERSEAS WASHINGTON OGDEN CHAMPION SEA-LAND TRADE OVERSEAS JOYCE PHILADELPHIA MANHATTAN HOUSTON DELTA BRAZIL OGDEN LEADER DELTA COLUMBIA BAYAMON DELTA BOLIVIA SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND FINANCE CAGUAS OGDEN TRAVELER �^-4 Michael Rosenthal steers the towboat Susan Collins in the waterways around HLS. All of the students handle the workboats for practical training. Rene Mayer plots a course during his classroom sessions of the scholarship program. More Qualified Boatmen Compiete Scholarship Program The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program is con­ tinuing to be a success for SlU Boatmen. In December, fourteen more Boatmen completed the 12-week course and will be testing for their Towboat Operator Licenses soon. To date, over 120 peo­ ple have participated in this program. The Boatmen who have taken the scholarship program have been en­ thusiastic. They receive the instruction they need to take the licensing exam and the practical know-how to back up that license. The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship program is on­ ly offered at the Harry Lundeberg School. There is no other program iike it to be found. While enrolled in the program, students get their room, board, books, and tuition free. All of the students in the scholarship program also get a weekly stipend of 125 dollars. The course Is divided into classroom instruction and on-the-job training. The classsroom work prepares the students for the licensing examination. They learn aids to navigation, chart plotting, and navigation problems. The time the students spend in on-the-job training is Coast Guard approved as wheelhouse time. In these sessions, the students actually handle the towboat Susan Collins and the tugboat CL-2 in the waterways around the Piney Point area. They make up tows with the school's barges and In the process help HLS trainees learn basic skills. Thus, they gain practice in managing a crew while at the wheel of the HLS vessels. The Transportation Institute, the SlU, and the Harry Lundeberg School ex­ tend congratulations to the following Boatmen who completed the 12-week Towboat Operator Scholarship Program: Arthur Butterworth, Joe Bausch, Under the direction of Captain irvin Gros, Charles Marett, Larry Levinson, Carl Moor, Craig Doty, Rene Mayer, Norman Mark Naumann approaches the HLS dock Finger, Glenn Zientak, Curtis Hintze, Michael Rosenthal, Henry Fromal, Thomas with one of the school's workboats during on-the-job training. Casey, and Mark Naumann. It's your Industry And it needs you Move to the top. Apply now for a Transporta­ tion Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship. It's the best deal in the country for Boatmen who want to get ahead: special curriculum offered only at the Harry Lundeberg School -k room, board, and books free • tuition free k weekly stipend of $125 time spent in on-the-job training is Coast Guard approved as the equivalent of wheelhouse time Classroom instruction gives the students the theoretical knowledge they need. Here, Chuck Dwyer helps Carl Moor with aids to navigation. day-for-day work time credit for HLS entry graduates See your SIU Representative to apply December 1979 / LOG / 29 m m �4 SIU Bosun George Birch gets the heavy lift ready to unload giant piping into the waiting supply boat. On board the Delta Mexico (Delta Line) in Soyo, Angola, Seafarers in the deck department prepare jumbo boom for heavy lift operation. Off Delta Mexico Ifs Seafarin' and Longshore Work O N the ocean, the Seafarers of the SS Delta Mexico (Delta Line) are expected to be good at their jobs. And they are. But they've also proven their worth in a long and tough job while the ship was docked. Chief Steward Paul L. Hunt wrote to the Log about a recent voyage to .Soyo, Angola to deliver drilling machinery and pipe for an oil company. "The thing that made this an unusual voyage," wrote Hunt, "is that the crew had to do all of the long­ shore work under the most difficult conditions." Hunt described how the Delta Mexico anchored offshore in the mouth of the Congo River. The current, he said, runs at seven knots and the ship was rolling with the swells. A work boat was secured to the side of the ship. Local workers hooked up in the holds while the deck department handled the topside unloading. This work was carried on around the clock for five days. As The piping, which was approximately 85 feet long. Is loaded onto the supply boat. Hunt said, it "left some pretty tired men." He noted that this was the first time any of the ABs had ever unloaded heavy equipment and other types of cargo. "But under the able direction of our bosun George Birch," Hunt wrote, "it did not take the men long to get the hang of it. They operated like veteran long­ shoremen before they finished the first shift." He noted that some of the young ABs had just completed the able seaman course at the Lundeberg School. Hunt also praised the work done by the Seafarers in his steward department. Besides feeding the regular meals to the crew, they had to prepare three meals a day for the oil company, personnel as well as night meals for the crew and the oil workers. All around, it was a job well done. And as Brother Hunt put it, "This is positive proof that the SIU still turns out the best seamen in the world." Some of the members of the steward department stop working tor a minute to have their photo taken. From left are: Floyd Peavy, chief cook; Hubert O'Brien baker, and Ambroslo Fachlnl, third cook. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION / CM mvoic /ri ~\ NARCOTia ARE FOR LOWERS a IF CAU6Hr you I.OSE yOUHMPEFS FOP upe/ o THINK ABOUT/T/ 30 / LOG / December 1979 �A Seafaring Santa BYJOESCUTERI Twas The Night Before Christmas On The Converted T-2 The Crew Was All Sleeping There Was Nothing To Do * St. Nick Was A Strange One Not Like Pictures I'd Seen With Tattoos And An Earring Now What Could This Mean * Our Stockings Were Hung Round The Boiler With Care Not For No Special Reason Cept They Dry Better There * I'm The Seafaring Santa! He Said With A Grin Then Tossed Me A Gallon - Of Beefeaters Gin * I Was Lying Half Dozing All Snug In My Rack The Porthole Was Open A Breeze On My Back He Yelled "Call All Hands" We've Got Partying To Do I've Still Got One Ship Off The Coast Of Peru • When All Of A Sudden Much To My Surprise I Heard Sleigh Bells Ringing Somewhere In The Skys « • * •* * * * * And Up In The Heavens Just A Speck To My Eye The SailboatWas Sailing Off Into The Sky Christmas Morning Was Quiet . Aboard Our Lost Ship the Crew Wasn't Talking They Were All Very Sick * * I Jumped To The Porthole Not Believing My Eyes A 40 Foot Sailboat Was Filling The Sky * Well When I Came Too The Ship Was A Wreck, With Quart Jugs,And Seamen Sprawled Ail Over The Deck * On Cindy, On Lois On Gertrude, On Mae That Don't Sound Like No Reindeer I Thought With Dismay * * • "On Bonnie, On Rubbie On Suzy, On Jean On Roxie, On Trixie On Sweet Genevieve * So I Ran Down Below Calling All Who Could Hear, Someone Threw A Boot, Caught Me Right On The Ear * I'm Cracking, I Thought Or Dreaming, Or Both But As I Lay Thinking A Hearty Voice Spoke, -k * And No One But Me Could Remember That Night Except That They Partyed And Had A Big Fight * * * There Might Have Been Girls It Was Decked Real Fancy But Their Memory Was Hazy With Pine Trees And Bright ^ight And They Finally Decided And 11 Cute Ladies I Was Most Likely Crazy... Dressed In Red And In White W * And Out On The Bow Just As Fat As Could Be Stood St. Nick And An Elf They Were Checking Our Lee * * And Once They Decided With The Wink Of An Eye They Dropped To The Ocean Right Out Of The Sky * * I Ran Up The Stairwell And Right Out On Deck They Were Having Some Trouble Making Fast To Our Wreck * * * And Now I Will Leave You My Story Is Through But Before I Get Going Let Me Say This To You 4r * If You're Out On The Ocean On That Night Of The Year And Your Being Forgotten Is Your One Biggest Fear * * Just Remember Who's Coming And You Will See I Was Right Now Merry Christmas My Brother And To All A Good Night. * So I Dropped Them A Laddder And I Lowered A Line And Pulled Up 4 Seabags And 9 Cases Of Wine December 1979 / LOG / 31 �•n John Joseph Ciesielski, 63, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as an engineer and -deckhand for the Charles H. Harper Associates from 1968 to 1977. Brother Ciesielski was a former member of Engineer Local 25. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Talcott, W. Va. Clifton Earl Phillips, 52, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1959 sailing as a barge captain for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad from 1947 to 1979. Brother Phillips was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Boatman Phillips was born in Newport News, Va. and is a resident there. Frank Hansen, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain and pilotfor McAllister Brothers in 1955 and for the P.P. Martin Co. from 1956 to 1979. Brother Hansen was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union and the NMU. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Manahawkin, N.J. Jeffrey J. Dekerlegand, 62, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1977 sailing as a deckhand for Radcliff Materials from 1969 to 1979. Brother Dekerlegand was born in Arnaudville, La. and is a resident there. Carlos Maunel Luna, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief cook. Brother Luna sailed 39 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Kenner, La. Wilson Earl Dirlam, 66, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dirlam sailed 33 years. He was born in Newark, N.J. and is a resident of Jacksonville, Tex. Ange-Michel Theodore Panagopoulos, 48, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Panagopoulos at one time "sailed under seven flags in 26 years." He sailed 29 years. Seafarer Panagopoulos attended the Cooks and Stewards School, The Netherlands and the Ecole des Cuisinier and Hotelier, Lausanne, Switzerland. He also graduated from the Union's Chief Steward Recertification Program in 1963. In 1972, he attended a Piney Point Educational Conference and in 1971 he attended HLS Workshop No. 2. A native of Alexandria, Egypt, he is a natura­ lized U.S. citizen and a resident of East Marion, L.I., N.Y. Peter Sibayan Mencias, 67, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Mencias is a veteran of the U.S. Military Sealift Transport Service during World War II. He was born in Pangasina, P.I. and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Mencias is a resident of San Francisco. Toivo Elmer Hoffren, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hoffren was born in Wisconsin and is a resident of Maple, Wise. Dispitdm Renrl for Greit lakes NOV. 1-29,1979 Algonac (Hdqs.) 32 / LOG / December 1979 Thomas Albert Jackson, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jackson was born in Green­ ville, S.C. and is a resident of Baltimore. Hugh Avery Williamson, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as an AB for the M. Lee Hudgins Oil Co. from 1961 to 1972 and for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1972 to 1979. Brother Williamson was born in Hobucken, N.C. and is a resident of Portsmouth, Va. Anthony Howard Gentile, 58, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for Baker and Whiteley Co. from 1945 to 1977 and as a mate for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1977 to 1979. Brother Gentile is a former member of the ILA. He attended the 1978 SIU Atlantic Coast Educational Conference at the HLS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident there. Irving Beecher Brown, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender, AB and quartermaster. Brother Brown is also a cable splicer. He is a Piney Point upgrader and attended the 1970 HLS Educational Conference. Seafarer Brown is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born in Paia Maui, Hawaii, he is a resident of Seattle. Rene Hidalgo, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hidalgo sailed 25 years. He was bom in Youngsville, La. and is a resident of Oberlin, La. Henry Rosco Rice, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an AB, mate, 200-mile tugboat operator and 1st Class Pilot for the C. G. Willis Towing Co. from 1956 to 1961 and for lOT from 1961 to 1979. Brother Rice sailed 42 years. He was a former member of the ISU. Boatman Rice was born in Lowland, N.C. and is a resident there. Laurie G. "Red" Lewis, 64, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk sailing as an engineer for the Carteret Towing Co. from 1956 to 1979. Brother Lewis is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Newport, N.C. William Joseph Benish, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and bartender. Brother Benish was born in Spokane, Wash, and is a resident of Seattle. Jose Juan Antonio "Joe" Vigo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1954 sailing as an OS and steward utility. Brother Vigo was born in Tampa and is a resident of Gretna, La. > Anthony John Raymond, 56, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a deckhand for the Baker-Whiteley Towing Co. from 1954 to 1979. Brother Raymond was a former member of the NMU. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Charlie Freeman Haywood, Sr., 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as an engineer for the McAllister Brothers from 1952 to 1979. Brother Haywood was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union from 1953 to 1961. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. •'5^. Alex R. Vasquez, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1955 sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Vasquez sailed 32 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War H. A Texas native, he is a resident of Houston. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 34 9 3 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 49 80 **REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 22 12 7 0 24 20 12 0 10 2 4 0 2 18 74 69 103 46 69 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 10 14 0 23 37 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 1 5 3 12 29 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) Totals All Departmente 16 61 90 US 9 15 0 84 0 146 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month, ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mor^, * �He's No James Bond, But This AB is Still A Hero What seaman hasn't dreamed of , being a hero? To do brave deeds without getting your hair messed up, to save a beautiful woman from the clutches of the villain, to fly faster than a speeding bullet. It all seems so much larger than life. James Bond to the contrary, heroic deeds are often the result of ordinary, every-day behavior. Sometimes doing one's job prop­ erly can accomplish more than a thousand grand gestures. Just ask Anthony Aronica, value of doing one's job. So on able seaman. On Christmas Day that lonely Christmas Day he of 1978 he found himself standing forced himself to stand watch. watch on the SIU manned Ponce, And while on duty he spotted somewhere at sea off the Ba­ what appeared to be seaweed and hamas. Christmas: not exactly a floating timber a half mile from day that one relishes working. the ship. Some people would just as soon Closer inspection of the area skip watch and quietly toast revealed that the floating timber Santa Claus and his merry band was all that remained of a shrimp of elves. trawler which had been over­ Aronica, however, is what turned. The crew was adrift most oldtimers would call "good nearby in a small aluminum people." He understands the skiff which was filled with water and devoid of provisions. It is unlikely that the three men in the skiff could have lasted another day. A rescue operation was launched and it was successful. The entire crew was involved, from the deckhands who launched the lifeboat which picked the men up, to the steward department who fed the survivors once they came onboard. • AB Tony Aronica (center) now on the dredge Sugar Island shows his Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AGIOS) Mariner's Plaque for "outstanding seamanship in rescue operations at sea." Tony was lookout on the SS Ponce (PRM) on Christmas Day 1978 when he spotted marooned fishermen in a skiff from a sunken fishing boat off the coast of Florida. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 'V FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU AtVahtic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the menlbership by tlie Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. idir TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively 'uy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU But as Frank Drozak, Execu­ tive Vice-President of the SIU, noted in a letter of commenda­ tion, the "initial cause of the rescue" had been Aronica's keen eye. Had the A.B. not done his job properly, the three men would never have been rescued. Nearly a year has elapsed since KNOW YOUR RIGHTS iiiiiHiinuiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, oflicer or member, it has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any oflicial 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 anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. the incident. Recently, however, Aronica was given an award by the Admiral of the Ocean Seas Committee. The award fs given to those people whose heroism and outstanding seamanship exem­ plify the best the maritime industry has to offer. James Bond he's not. A hero, he is. Monies Due The following Seafarers have money due them from Sea Land for subsistence. The checks can be picked up at the Union hall in Brooklyn. Ask for John Dwyer at the counter. D. SANTANA—SS# 068-48-7992 R. STOKES—SS# 227-20-4523 W. RAMIREZ—SS# 581-56-9799 A. ORITZ—SS# 095-18-6193 R. SUY—SS# 120-54-1098 P. T. HANSEN—SS# 116-48-5715 R. KAPLAN—SS# 131-38-4181 A. DRAGAZIS—SS# 099-44-3145 J. S. OCOT—SS# 153-62-2137 H. DAHBALI—SS# 126-46-2467 R. BRIGHT—SS# 225-36-1606 R. BRiADFORD— SS# 212-40-7640 J. P. LASKY—SS# 094-20-3296 R. LYNCH—SS# 122-48-2213 L. PETRIK—SS# 556-84-4227 H. ALEIDAROOS SS# 119-40-7818 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUnONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 improper conduct, notify the Seaf arers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a ^er feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. December 1979 / LOG / 33 �'JV,:'/' 5 Pr^v/ The tug Howard H sits dockside In Long Beach awaiting a shipdocking call. SlU Wilmington Port Agent Luigi lovino (seated right) discusses events aboard the San Joaquin with the tug's Captain David Farris (left) and Engineer Tim Horger. Shipdocking, Bunkering, The Los Angeles Harbor area, long a mainstay for deep-sea SIU members, has recently become a A couple of happy barge hands are tankerman Marshall Oatman (left) and lead tankerman Jim Wilson.... This is Crowley's tug Catano which formerly saw service in San Juan Harbor. 34 / LOG / December 1979 land of opportunity for SIU Boatmen as well. The major reason for this is the activities of SlU-contracted Crowley Mari­ time in this sunny Southern Cali­ fornia port. Crowley also has a booming ....and here is where they work, Crowley Towing's Barge #203. The barge is loaded with 13,000 plus gallons of bunkers which will be used to fuel some thirsty L.A. bound ship. On board the Howard H w\lh SIU Port Agent Luigi lovino (left) are crewmembers (I. to r.) P.D. Bridgeforth cookBill Privette, A.B.; Henry P. Dobbs, engineer and Kenny Hunt, captain. �An uncommon sight to most SiU tugboatmen is a vessel such as the San Joaquin, which is not a tug at all but a pushboat. These vessels are everyday fare for SIU members who ply their trade on the inland waterways and western rivers. Joyd LaBeach, utilityman on the San Joaquin, has 3een with Crowley ever since graduating from the tLSS in October of 1978. Here he's seen brushing up )n politics. Lig/ifering in Sunny LA. I towing business between Flor­ ida's eastern coast and Puerto Rico. The company, has one of the fastest growing inland fleets I under the SIU banner. Overall, Crowley's activities have opened up 200 jobs for SIU Boatmen in the company's tug and barge fleet in Los Angeles. Crowley's boats do shindocking work, as well as bunkering ships and lightering tankers offshore. r f^ate Nick Domangue (left) and Captain Beau Kelly guide the Sea Wolf as she leaves port. In the galley of the tug Catano are (I. to r.) Cook Chester Sodowski, Captain Joe Tucker and Engineer Carl Voremkamp. 11 ' V • n Iu ;s I ] Piney Point grads Dan Schultz (left) and Ronnie Elmas, both tankermen, set the wheels in motion on Barge ff 76. .. Capt. Beau Kelly checks his clearance as the Sea Wolf gets ready to move away from Barge #76. December 1979 / LOG / 35 �Pensioner Carl­ os Casanova Mor­ ales, 74, suc­ cumbed in the Hospital Ravia, San Juan, P. R. on Aug. 1. Brother Morales joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 55 years. Seafarer Morales walked the picketlines in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. A native of Humacao. P.R., he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. and Bayamon, P.R. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Miriam Velarde of Walkersville, Md. and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Marta Bonefont of Bayamon, Pensioner Har­ ris Edwards Phil­ lips, Sr., 63, died of heart disease in the University of Southern Ala­ bama Medical Center, Mobile on Oct, 17. Brother Phillips joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department. He was born in Greens­ boro, Ala. and was a resident of Satsuma, Ala. Interment was in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Sarah; a son, Harris Jr. and a daughter. Donna Jean. Pensioner Thomas Snow, 61, died in Chula Vis­ ta, Calif. On Sept. 13. Brother Snow joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB and deck delegate. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Snow was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 11. Born in Boston, he was a resident of Chula Vista and Neponset, Mass. Cremation took place in the La Vista Crematory, National City, Calif, Surviving are his mother, Kalherine of Neponset; a sister, Eleanor of Dorchester, Mass, and a stepbrother, John F, Ryan of Chula Vista. Pensioner James Mayo Tay­ lor, 68, died of cancer in the Beaufort County (N.C.) Hospital on July 3. Brother Taylor joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for Southern Materials Co. from 1952 to 1956 and for GATCO from 1958 to 1971, He was a member of UMA from 1956 to 1960. Brother Taylor was born in Bath, B.C. and was a resident there. Burial was in Pamlico Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Surviving are his widow, Retha; two sons, Carl and James; a daughter, Dianna and three grandchildren. 36 / LOG / December 1979 Manuel Taitano Taguacta, 50, suc­ cumbed to bron­ chopneumonia in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Nov. 7, 1978. Brother Taguacta joined the SlU in the port of Yokohama, Japan in 1969 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 12 years. Seafarer Taguacta also worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang in Oakland, Calif. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. A native of Agana, Guam, he was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Rahia Crematory, Novato, Calif. Surviving are three daughters. Sun Lee, Jane Lee and June L.ee; his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jesus Taguacta of Guam and two brothers, Jose of Agana and Vincente of San Diego, Calif, Edward Alfred Wagner, 52, died of natural causes at sea aboard the SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) on July 12 enroute to the port of Phila­ delphia. Brother Wagner joined the SIU in that port in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He was a graduate of the Union's Maritime Advancement Program in 1965. Seafarer Wagner was a PFC veteran of the U.S. Army during World War H. A native of Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his mother, Margaret; a brother, William and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Lattanzio, all of Phildelphia. Emil C. Sivrldis, 43, died of heartlung failure in the San Francisco VA Medical Center on Sept. 10. Brother Sivridis joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a waiter for the Delta Steamship Co. He graduated from the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Training School, Pacific District, San Francisco in 1968. Sivridis was born in Varna, Bulgaria, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Olivet Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are a stepson, Terrance K, West of Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone; a sister, Mrs. Zafi Marinova and a niece, Violita Marinova, both of Varna, Leo Watts, 59, died on Apr. 10. Brother Watts joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1951, sailing on the Delta Line in 1965. He was a resident of Livingston, La. Surviving are his widow. Bertha; a daughter, Susan and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. and Gertrude Watts of Livingston. John Tulp Sr., 79, passed away on July 12. Brother Tulp worked as a miller for Galveston (Tex.) Wharves from 1950 to 1962. He was born in Chicago, 111. and was a resident of Texas City, Tex. Surviving are a son, Michael and a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Thomas, both of Texas City. Pensioner Wil­ liam Vasillios Kouzounas, 73, passed away from lung failure in Biddeford. Me. on Aug. 21. Brother ' Kouzounas joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed since 1952 and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Kouzounas was born in Greece, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Saco, Me. Burial was in St. Demetrios Cemetery, Saco. Surviving are his widow, Venetia and a daughter, Venus. Pensioner John P. Stewart, 83, succumbed to a stroke in the Kenmore Mercy Hos­ pital, Tonawanda, N.Y. on Aug. 19. Brother Stewart joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. sail­ ing as a wheelsman for the Erie Sand and Navigation Steamship Co. in 1959. He sailed 37 years. Born in Scotland, he was a resident of Kenmore, N.Y. Interment was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda. Surviving is a daughter, Mary Ann. Pensioner Hohert Brooks, 73, died of a liver ailment in San Francisco on June 24. Brother Brooks joined the Union in 1946 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a steward utility for the Pacific Far East Line. He was born in Kentucky and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bell of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Wridder (Rita) Lewis of Cincinnati, Ohio. Pensioner Charles Chinn Jeong, 64, died of heart failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Sept. 27. Brother Jeong joined the Union in 1935 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a storeroom porter for the Matson Line. He was born in Montana and was a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Cremation took place in the Mt. View Crematory, Oakland, Calif, and his ashes were scattered on the sea. Surviving are his widow, Jane and a sister, Mrs. May Lee of San Francisco. Pensioner Joseph Kreis Meyers, 67, succumbed to cancer in the Central Gardens Convalescent Hospital, San Francisco on June 30. Brother Meyers joined the Union in 1934 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a steward for the American President Line in 1937. He was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Reilly Mortuary, San Francisco and burial was in the Olivet Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Pensioner Michael Karl Burhart, 67, died on Oct. 2. Brother Burhart joined tlie Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from 1929 to 1974. He was a union member since 1941. Boatman Burhart was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Born in Adams, Mass., he was a resident of Staten Island, N. Y. Surviving are his widow, Gertrude and two sons, Michael Jr. of Staten Island and John. Pensioner Daw-, son Calvin Lyj nam, 65, died of a hemorrhage in Doctors Hospital, Mobile on Oct. I0.| Brother Lynan^ [ joined the SIU inj 1947 in the port o^ New York sailing as a chief cook. H^ sailed 40 years and attended the HLS in Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Lynam was a' veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. Born in Monroe County, Ala., he was a resident of Frisco City. Ala. Interment was in the Union Cemetery, Frisco City. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Maureen L. Baggett of Monroeville, Ala. Pensioner Charles Everett Richley, 73, died in the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospi­ tal, Frankfurt, Mich, on Aug. 7. Brother Richley joined the Union in the port of Frankfort in 1960 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 44 years. Laker Richley was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Arcadia, Mich., he was a resident of Lynn Haven, Fla. and Elberta, Mich. Interment was in the Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Delia of Pensacola, Fla. and a brother, Frank of Elberta. Pensioner Robert Bruce "Bob" Hunt, 67, died of heart-lung failure in the Woodruff Community Hospital, Lakewood, Calif, on May 25. Brother Hunt joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 39 years. Seafarer Hunt received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Young America. Born in Oklahoma, he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Cypress, Calif. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Mae Henry of Muskogee, Okla. and Mrs. Alta Newman of Cypress. Pensioner Michael Roche,69, suc­ cumbed to cancer on Aug. 1. Brother Roche joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a mate on the Tug Utica (Erie-Lackawanna Rail­ road) from 1928 to 1975. He was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 518. Boatman Roche was born in Ireland and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Union City, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Anna; a son, John and two daughters, Mary and Anna. William Harold Faison, 54, died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. on Apr. 20. Brother Faison Joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1972 sailing as an engineer for Radcliff Materials from 1971 to 1979. In 1971, he sailed on the company's Mj V Gobbler. Boatman Faison was born in Andalusia, Ala. and was a resident of Saraland, Ala. Interment was in Mobile. Surviving are two sons, Thomas of University, Miss, and Richard of Mobile; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Lula Faison of Mobile and a sister, Mildred of Pensacoloa. �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy-^and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept .strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone No. . . . , Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-00JO December 1979 / LOG / 37 �Charles Clausen Stanley Sporna Seafarer Stanley Sporna, 25, graduated from the HLS Entry Trainee Program in 1976. Brother Sporna upgrad­ ed to FOWT there in 1978. He has the CPR, firefighting and life­ boat tickets. He lives in Mobile and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Jose A. Gomez Seafarer Jose A. Gomez, 46, sails as an AB which he got in the port of New York. He has the firefighting, lifebqat (1974) and C^fPR tick­ ets. Brother Gomez was born in Puerto Rico, lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Wenscslaw Calderon Seafarer Wenscslaw Calderon, 26, is a graduate of the Piney Point 3rd Cook Program. He upgraded to FOWT there last year. Brother Calderon has the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR en­ dorsements. Born in New York City, he ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Charles Claus­ en, 33, started sailing with the SIU in 1974. He now sails on LNG tankers. Brother Clausen earned his QMED, LNG and welding endorsements at the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. He also has his cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and his lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Born in Rockville Center, L.I., N.Y., he lives in Suffolk, Va. and ships out of theport of New York. Charles J. Gallagher Seafarer Charles J. Gal­ lagher, 52, began sailing with the SIU in March 1967 as an elec­ trician from the port of New lYork. Brother I Gallagher served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1965. He upgraded to FOWT and reefer engineer in the port of New York. And got his LNG and Marine Elec­ trical Maintenance training at the HLS. He has his firefighting, life­ boat, first aid and CPR training. He lives in Dumont, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. John T. Rizzo Seafarer John Rizzo, 22, grad­ uated from the HLS in January 1978. He upgraded to FOWT there in April 1 978. Brother Rizzo I has the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR endor<!cments. A native of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N. Y., he lives in and ships out of the port of New York. Bill Livanos Didn't Fiddle, With His $10,000 Grant Like lots of people, Vassilios "Biir Livanos, son of Seafarer John V. Livanos, has always liked "fiddling around with machinery." "Since high school, I've always liked taking things apart," Bill says. "I liked tinkering around with record players and I was always fixing cars." Bill Livanos is still fiddling around with machinery. Only today, he's a well-paid mechan­ ical engineer. A winner of the SIU's fouryear, $10,000 college scholarship in 1973, Livanos attended Stev­ ens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. If it hadn't been for the Union's scholarship, Bill says his life might now be very different. "The scholarship came at a very good time for me. It kind of helped me make the decision to go to school out-of-state," said Livanos, who's from Brooklyn, New York. In addition, because of the $10,000 college grant, Bill was able to pick one of the country's top schools in his field. Bill graduated from Stevens in 1977 and began a well-engineered climb up the career ladder. His first job was as a plant engineer for Dupont Corp., in Newark, N.J. "Basically," Liv­ anos explains, "the job dealt with troubleshooting—checking out the design and insulation of equipment used in manufactur­ ing." A year and a half later. Bill took a plant engineer's job at Union Carbide. And job number three began just a few months ago when Bill became a divisional engineer with Matheson Gas Products. "I'm still doing basically the same work," he said, "but I'm Bill Livanos doing it on a company-wide instead of a plant-wide basis." In his free time Livanos plays tennis and racquet ball and he's an amateur photographer as well. "My photo interests are rather broad," he says. "I do a lot of scenery as well as portraits and other things." Livanos also does his own developing and printing in the darkroom he shares with a fellow shutterbug. Along with everything else, Bill is going to graduate school now, studying for a Masters degree in mechanical engineering at Stevens. Bill's father. Seafarer Johfi Livanos, joined the SIU in the; port of New York in 1947, shipping in the deck department Brother Livanos was born i^ Greece and he's been a seamati since 1930. Seafarer Livanos was "very pleased" when Bill won the Union's scholarship, according to his son. And Brother Livanos is surely proud of his son today; Bill took advantage of the oppor­ tunities that the SIU scholarship program offers. And he parlayed that opportunity into a top-notch career. (tot ^tautt Notice to Members On Shippii^ Proceihire ^'heii throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, nienibers must produce the following: • ineinbersbip certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman^s papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job tbe dispatcher will comply with tbe following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of tbe SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be 38 / LOG / December 1979 given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." Come to HLS. Upgrade to AB. Course starts January 31 To enroll contact HLS or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. �Why Not Apply for an HLS Upgrading Course Now HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING APPLICATION (Piease Print) Name. Date of Birth, (Last) (First) Mo./Day/Year (Middle) Address (Street) Telephone. (City) (State) Deepsea Member • Inland Waters Member • '' Book Number Upgrading Program: From Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued Endorsement(s) or License Now Held Social Security #. Entry Program: From. Lakes Member • Seniority. Date Book Was Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Area Code) (Zip Code) No • (if yes. fill in below) to (dates attended) Endorsement(s) or License Received . to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No Q Firefighting: • Yes No • Dates Available for Training 1 /nill MII.C;iC701.C7U III UIO rUIIK^WIII^ V^UUI9C7\a/_ l_J Tankerman • AB 12 Months 1_J AB Unlimited n A3 Tugs & Tows n AB Great Lakes i I Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Western Rivers • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboat Operator Not More than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Master • Mate U. Pilot * ENGINE DECK • • • • • • • • • • • STEWARD - Q Assistant Cook FWT • Oiler QMED - Any Rating Others Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) n Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS U LNG n • Q • LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting ... RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER. PINEY POINT. MD. 20674 December 1979 / LOG / 39 �LOG 9 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION Ilii<5 C!^ OffjcijI Publicition of Ihe Sejfarers Intcrrutional Union • Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO DECEMBER 1979 WE NEED A SPACE IN WASHINGTON 300 A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES Sign the SPAD check-off today. 'Il I II lull I I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CREWS 3 MORE LNG’S FOR EL PASO COMPANY REPLACES NORWEGIAN CREWS WITH SIU MEMBERS ON SONATRACH, CONSOLIDATED, PAUL KAYSER SIU CREWS 3 MORE LNG’S FOR EL PASO COMPANY REPLACES NORWEGIAN CREWS WITH SIU MEMBERS ON SONATRACH, CONSOLIDATED, PAUL KAYSER LIFE IS JUST BEGINNING FOR PENSIONER TONY GENTILE SEA-LAND CHRISTENS 2ND OF 12 DIESEL CONTAINERSHIPS STATE OF LNG INDUSTRY IS HEALTHY, GROWING, SAFE NEW VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BUILDING OPENS A TRIBUTE TO A LIFE OF HELPING OTHERS NATIONAL DEFENSE DEMANDS BEEFED UP MERCHANT FLEET MARAD LOOKING AT DEVELOPMENT OF ALL-PURPOSE CARGO VESSELS HLS PRESIDENT PRESENTS VIEWS TO CONGRESS ON MARITIME EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS COURT LIFTS RESTRICTIONS ON REBUILDING LOCK #26 TT BROOKLYN GETS OK FOR ALASKA OIL TRADE US MERCHANT FLEET HITS 23 MILLION TONS MEANY CARTER TO MULL NORTHERN TIER PIPELINE FOR 60 DAYS SEATRAIN HEAD; FRIEND OF MARITIME JOSEPH KAHN DIES BIAGGI BILL WOULD OVERHAUL ‘SEAMEN’S DOCUMENTATION’ LAWS COAST GUARD ABOLISHES SHIPPING COMMISSIONERS CRESCENT EXPANDS TO MOBILE NAME OF THE GAME FOR 80’S IS -ENERGY SIU CREWS PROVE BEST: 3 MORE LNGS THE REWARD IT’S QUIET NOW, BUT WHAT AN AUGUST FOR DELTA QUEEN ON DELTA MEXICO IT’S SEAFARIN’ AND LONGSHORE WORK HE’S NO JAMES BOND, BUT THIS AB IS STILL A HERO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 41, No. 12 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/106ac08aa50311ec5977cbbbd495ba53.PDF 867ff2cb5ca9d3b2740a032994c5a7b0 PDF Text Text '^SLL i :ih .-, V; I ' ' t.." �• «. • Ralph Quinnonez.One of the Best, Dies at 63 Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast and Gulf Director of the SIUNA affiliated United Indus­ trial Workers, whose career in the labor movement was as farreaching as it was productive, died suddenly, Dec. 4. He had been a mainstay of the New York political scene, as well as one of the highest ranking native born Puerto Ricans ip organized labor. He was 63 years old. As a young man, Quinnonez had worked on the docks, where he earned a reputation for being tough yet honest. When he joined the UIW in the early fifties', he played an instrumental role in the turbulent waterfront beefs. Before joining the UIW (then called the MA WD), he had been active in the Teamsters Union, where he made personal contacts that proved to be indispensable to the political growth of both the UIW and its parent organization, the SIUNA. He had a reputation for being a top-flight organizer. He brought that skill to many important . campaigns, from the bloody Roter-Broil organizing drive that helped establish the UIW as a potent force in the industrial worker field, to the Chicago Taxi Beef, where he served as the late Paul HalPs right hand man. He spent much of his time in recent years directing the UIW's organizing drive in the Virgin Islands. Since 1976, he helped to sign up nearly 4,000 workers there, half of them in the public sector. The UIW had represented the 3,000 workers at the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn until it was forced to close down last year because of the chronic economic problems facing the U.S. shipbuilding industry. At the time of his death, Quinnonez had been working with representa­ tives from the government and private sector to help devise a The late Ralph Quinnonez. One of Top Officers of SlU-Affiliated UIW The late Ralph Quinnonez (right) was a delegate to the 1980 National Democratic Convention last summer. With Brother. Quinnonez on the Convention floor when this photo was taken were, from the left: Bill Dobbins. UfW Columbus. Qhio: Frank Pecquex, SlU legislative representative, and Felix Francis, UIW Virgin Islands Area Director. plan that would enable the Brooklyn y^d to re-open. He was instrumental in protecting the welfare of those workers who lost their jobs when the yard closed. Largely through his efforts, the workers were granted Trade Adjustment Assistance from the Federal government, which ^ meant that tliey could receive 75% of their base wages for one year, as well as supplemental funds to learn new skills. Dem Convention Delegate Quinnonez was very active in both local and national politics. He was elected delegate to the National Democratic Conven­ tion in 1976, and again in 1980. He was a close personal and political friend of Governor Hugh Carey of New York and a key figure in the Labor for Carey Committees. His political acumen was legendary. Associates like to . recount the time he helped save a local Congressman from all but certain defeat by casually walking into his headquarters on the day of the election and telling him where to direct his last ditch campaign efforts. He had an amazing gift for personal intimacy. He was probably the best liked labor official in the state of New York. nasi. Published monthly. Second cLs Associates were stunned by the news of his unexpected death. He was one of the.more colorful members of a If ew York political scene, not known for its staidness. He had a compelling publfc^ image. Huge and irrepressibly funny, he was always the center of any public gathering. People naturally gravitated to wherever he was. His co-workers found him warm and concerned. They remember his almost tireless dedication to his union member­ ship. Every person associated with the UIW could recount countless examples of Ralph Quinnonez's good deeds. few, if any, black dock workers; a force in the. New York political scene when there was just a handful of black and Puerto Rican politicians. He possessed an amazing breadth of knowledge. He could recite the most obscure OS HA regulation as if it were one of the ten commandments. He was fluent in at least four languages: Spanish, English, Italian and Yiddish. He was perhaps the top labor negotiator in the industrial workers field. He was well known through­ out the labor movement. He cut across all sorts of lines: racial religious, linguistic. He was an active member of the Latin American Labor Council. Just before his death he was named as a Vice President of the New Jersey State Federation of the AFL-CIO. He became a minor celebrity of sorts during the 1976 Democratic Convention when Daily News Columnist Jimmy Breslin wrote a story about him that emphasized his weight. In typical Ralph Quinnonez fashion, he laughed He often said that he was from and said, "I don't remember "the Old School." His family Breslin as being a lightweight." came before anything else, and His good natured personality then his union. He was a devoted often obscured his fierce deter­ protege of the late Paul Hall, who mination and complexity. for many years was President of He achieved success at a time the Seafarers International when it was unfashionable to be Union. black, let alone Pu^Rican. He He is survived by his wife of 31 was a sergeant in the Army when years, the former Mary Harris; blacks were routinely denied sons Ralph, Jr. and Paul; advancement; a leader among daughters Cynthia and Linda; a dock workers when there were brother and three sisters. No^la"'DeceSl^r 1& OistricA. AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.V , 1I i , r ' ^-HI .f. I I tr 'iT|-|-'-r.'|-iTi"ri^|-|-ii|-i <iijp-ff >T.riirii-*yiiiii>ini >'i \T\, ' i t''" �Ground Is Broken for New SiU Hail in Mobile President Drozak on Hand for Occasion A new SIU union hall for the port of Mo­ bile, something which has been on the drawing boards for quite sometime, is about to become a reality. The site for the new Mobile facility was picked out a few months ago and work on the building is set to begin at anytime. The new Mobile Hall is an important part of the SlU's overall program of improving and expanding Union services and facilities for SIU mem­ bers. SIU President Frank Drozak got the ball rolling as he turned over the first shovel of soil at the groundbreaking ceremony held on November 12. Drozak told the crowd, With shovel in hand, SIU President Frank Drozak. left, does the honors of turning oyer the first ground at the site which will soon which included numerous SIU be the brand new SIU Union hall in the port of Mobile. Drozak is joined in thp groundbreaking ceremony by Mobile City. members and top city Commissioners Gary Guarino and Lambert Mims. After the groundbi^eaking tendance. The festivities were officials, on hand for the for many years to come." Work on the hall is expected ceremonies SIU Mobile Port replete with shrimp and ceremony that "the SIU and Mobile .have come a long way to be completed by midv1981. Agent Tom Glidewell hosted a oysters fresh from the together," and that "the bond The building will also house fine reception for union surrounding waters, not to this new union hall represents officers of the Greater Mobile members and Mobile County mention a little grog. A officials who were in at­ splendid time was had by all! will cement our relationship Area Maritime Port Council. It's lust some arass and a bunch of trees right now. but by the middle of 1981. the new SIU hall for Mobile will grandly fill this space. -;y- After the groundbreaking, the SIU held a reception for members and their families. A good time was had by all. Just ask. from the left: Mrs. Choysie Edmonds. Frank E Edmonds and Tom Clay., Here's a photo showing the crowd of SI U.members. SIU families and well wishers who turned out for the new Mobile hall groundbreaking ceremony . December 1980 / LOG / 3 y• . • -- AJ �Coast Guard Ends Search for Poet Ship and Crew of 34 Vanish in the Atlantic: Board of Investigation Underway • i PHILADELPHIA, PA.—The answer to why the 11,421 dwt SIU bulk-carrier SS Poet (Hawaiian Eugenia) disappeared without a trace, after last being heard from on Oct. 24, remains a puzzling riddle. On Nov. 17, the U.S. Coast Guard "regretfully" ended its futile air and sea search and rescue operations for the missing 522-foot bulker with her crew of 34 (24 Seafarers) after 10 fruitless days. A dozen Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Air Force and Canadian Argus jets flew more than 70 sorties scouring 300,000 square miles of the Atlantic with modern locater devices. Taking off from bases in the U.S., Bermuda and the Azores, the search planes spotted not a "coffee can nor oil slick nor life jacket" from the disappeared 36-year-old cargo vessel. Some planes, a week after • ' -I the search began, found 4 to 5 miles of visibility as they ranged 1,000 miles east of Delaware Bay. Other jets from the Azores scanned the 9,000 hp ship's 3,200 nautical mile-course to midocean crisscrossing the Atlantic and the Straits of Gibraltar. U.S. planes from Rota, Spain also scoured the sea lanes near the Straits. On Nov. 8, the Coast Guard started the massive search. On Nov. 3, the SS Poet's owners who had waited nine days, reported the steamship overdue to the Coast Guard! All together, the shiphad been incommunicado for 14 days before the search started. The Poet left Philadelphia early on a clear night on Oct. 24 last radioing the same day off Cap.e Henlopen, Del. She carried a cargo of 13,500 long tons of kernel bulk corn due in Port Said, Egypt on Nov. 9. Commanding was Capt. Leroy A. Warren, 57, of Bel Air, Md. who sailed the Poet for the last year on nine consecutive voyages, next to the last one to Egypt and back, with the same deck officers as on the final trip. The Coast Guard speculates that the Poet on Oct. 25 or 26 heading on a 36 degrees North latitude course ran into a big, freak storm with 70 mph winds and 20-foot waves plus heavy rain and maybe became disabled, drifted off course and perhaps foundered. The gale drove one Panamanian ship onto the beach and demolished homes on the New Jersey shore. The Poet carried two lifeboats for 40 persons each, a poppingfree, inflatable liferaft with lifejackets and 18 ring buoys. She also had LORAN (Long Range Aids to Navigation) and, if the ship went down, a float-free longrange radio transmitter activated by salt water which Inquest On Poet Disappearance Continues . A Philadelphia, Pa.—A Board of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the SS Poet began here on Nov. 19. The Board is headed by Capt. Herbert G. Lyons, chief of the Marine Safety Division, Seattle. For the first time, the U.S. Coast Guard (CG) let lawyers representing the Unions of the missing men examine and crossexamine witnesses. Previously, union counselors were allowed only to present Findings Expected in February questions to the examining officers who decided whether they should be asked and ans­ wered. The board's findings are due around the end of February, when the Poet's sistership, the SS Penny will be inspected about Jan. 25, 1981 when she returns to the U.S. The court feels that the Penny inspection "...will help ascertain what corrective mea­ sures are necessay to preclude the repetition of a similar tragedy should the ship be considered lost." Opening before a packed. Custom House hearing room filled with nearly 100 relatives of the missing seamen, the 4 / LOG / December 1980 inquiry focused on the sea worth­ iness of the Poet and possible negligence in the operation of the vessel. It also focused on the corn and the start of search and rescue efforts. On the board of inquiry are: Cmd. Warren D. Snider, chief inspector, Seattle; Lt. William J. Morani Jr.^ port operations. Providence, R.I. and the Na­ tional Transportation Safety Board's J. Johnson. Taking the witness stand on the first day, downriver Pilot Gary G. Harper, on the Delaware since 1962, exclaimed that the' Poet was "2 feet down at the head" from the stern when he took her to Delaware Bay. He added that the master said he "would correct it" presumably by moving fuel and water to ballast the stern. The next day, SIU Attorney Arthur A. Abarbanel, with N.Y. Port Agent Jack Caffey along­ side elicited from the president of the National Cargo Bureau (which supervised the loading of the corn on Oct. 20) that the cargo was properly and fully loaded with no "voids" in Nos. 1, 2 and 3 holds forward and amidships. Also that No. 4 hold in the stern remained empty because its hatch cover could not be opened. This caused the Poet to be down at the bow. Further crossexaminations by the board, ship owner's laywer, Raymond T, Letulle and ques­ tions posed by relatives to the cargo loader brought out that they thought a ship so fully packed would prevent cargo shifting to affect the vessel's stability. A 12 degree list is the maximum, one testified. They also discounted a spontaneous combustion fire, and water get­ ting into the hold. Following on Friday, Nov. 21, MEBA Attorney Marvin Barish quizzed Chief Surveyor Ronald J. Sullivan, who backed the testimony of his crew, on "hog­ ging" and "sagging"!This is when waves lift a ship amidship and at the bow and stern. Later, Tug Docking Capt. Virgil Quillen at the Tidewater Grain Elevator, South Philadel­ phia, testified that he noticed that the Poet's bow rode low. He said he told the captain and some of the crew. Reconvening on Saturday, Nov. 22, the board called the owner's Philadelphia agent, Joseph Serverson who said that "routine repairs were made to the Poet's boiler room and radio and a mobile crane taken off." The 32-year-od SS Flora of the Poet's fleet had boiler.trouble on Nov. 16 and had to be towed to Continued on Page 12 could broadcast distress signals for two to 10 days. The Poet was the first U.S. freighter to disappear since 1963 when the SS Marine Sulphur Queen sunk with a crew of 39 off Key West, Fla. In 1973, the U.S. SS Silver Dove sank in the Northern Pacific when a sugar cargo shifted. The crew survived. In December 1978, the West German 45,284 dwt SS Muenchen. a LASH ship, got off an SOS but vanished without a trace 500 miles off the Azores. The ship's owner says he suspected the Poet had radio trouble and would have called via telephone from the Azores. The Coast Guard said they get reports of many ships overdue or in distress, so when a ship is reported missing they "just don't jump into a helicopter and go look." They do a series of radio communications checks (like AMVER—American Vessel Emergency Rescue System) to see who heard from the ship last. This they did from Nov. 3 to 7 without luck. That's when they got worried. On Nov. 19, a Coast Guard Board of Inquiry in Philadelphia began a probe into what happened. It was still going strong in mid-December. Calvin Bethard Roland Courter Eddie Sylvester Claude Berry Edward Bradley Earl Whatley Abraham Murlllo Waller Mitchell �24 Seafarers Among the Crew of flte Lost Poet PHILADELPHIA, PA.—The fol­ lowing is a list of the Seafarers reported missing at sea aboard the disappeared SS Poet (Hawaiian Eugenia) which left this port on Oct. 24. 1980. Frank Holland Thaddeus Simmons Aired Schmidt Carl Jackson Edward Adams Mosel Myers George Ward Tracy Walker Noel McLaughlin Shawn Gooden Stephen Conners Jerry Batchler Hans Peter Zukier Otis Hunter The Log regrets that the pho­ tos of two of the Poet crew were unavailable. AB Goff, Carl L., 53, of Warren, R. I. BrotherGoff joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1973. He was born in the United States. Surviving is his wife, Hilda. Bosun Adams, Edward Dempsey, "Rocky", 43, of SlideM, La. Brother Adams joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing 24 years. He also sailed as a crewboat captain from 1956 to1961 and was a rigger in the Boilermakers Union. Seafarer Adams was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1954 to 1956. He was born in New Orleans. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Katherine Francis of Slidell. OS Schmidt, Alfred E. Jr., 23, of Elkins Park, Pa. Brother Schmidt joined the SIU after graduation from the HLS in 1979. He was a former mernber of the IBU and the Steelworkers Union. Seafarer Schmidt was a music fan. He was born in Philadelphia. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E., Sr. and Barbara Schmidt of Elkins Park and his brother. Seafarer John Egan. Deck / Engine Utility Holland, Frank Eugene, 58, of Baltimore. Brother Holland joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of San Francisco sailing 41 years. He was also a baker. Seafarer Holland was born in Balti­ more. Surviving are his wife, Eva; his mother, Mrs. Josephine F. Davis of Baltimore and a sister, Mrs. Cath­ erine Balcerowicz, also of Baltimore. OS Bradley, Edward Eugene, 24, of Norristown, Pa. Brother Bradley joined the SIU following graduation from the HLS in 1979. He sailed in 1978, too. Seafarer Bradley attended Slippery Rock (Pa.) State College for a year. He was born in Norris­ town. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Anne Bradley of Wyndmoor, J=>a.: a brother. Sea­ farer Robert Bradley and an uncle, Frank Bradley of Philadelphia. AB Courier, Roland Herbert"Sklpper" 39, of Fort Pierce, Fla. Brother Courter joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1979. He sailed inland on the Great Lakes from 1977 to 1978 for the Erie Sand Co. and the American Steamship Co. Seafarer Courter wias a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1966. He was born in Camden, N. J. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Courter of Port Charlotte, Fla. AB Zukier, Hans Peter, 32, of Philadelphia. Brother Zukier joined the SIU following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (HLSS) Piney Point, Md. in 1968. He was born in Nortorf, Holstein, West Germany and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his father, Wojciech and mother, Mrs. James Liselotte Fredette, both of Philadelphia. AB Myers, Mosel, 28, of Philadel­ phia. Brother Myers joined the SIU after his graduation from the HLSS in 1969. He attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1970. Seafarer Myers was born in Philadelphia. Surviving are his wife, Francine; a daughter, Terase and his mother, Martha of Philadelphia. AB Gooden, Shawn T., 26, of Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Brother Gooden joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1980. He sailed aboard the SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine) from 1979 to 1980. Seafarer Gooden was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1971 to 1976. He was born in Manhattan, New York City. Surviving are his wife, Carol and his father, the Rev. T. T. Gooden of West Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. W iper Simmons, Thadeus Marten, 22. of New Orleans. Brother Sim­ mons joined the SIU following his graduation from Piney Point in 1978. He was born in New Orleans. Surviving is his wife, Wanda. OS Connors, Stephen James, 23, of Somerdale, N. J. Brother Connors joined the SIU after his graduation from Piney Point in 1978. He shipped out of the port of New York. Seafarer Connors was a former member of the United Brotherhood of Carpen­ ters. He was born in Philadelphia and had lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia and a sister, Mrs. Bernice L. Guggino of Cherry Hill, N. J. Chief Steward Sylvester, Eddie, 53, of Whistler, Ala. Brother Sylves­ ter joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956. He graduated from the Union's Stewards Recertification Program in 1977. Seafarer Sylvester was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Marietta and seven offspring. Chief Cook Jackson. Carl, 53, of Philadelphia. Brother Jackson joined the SIU in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1966. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during and after World War II. Seafarer Jackson was born in Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth and his mother, Nancy of Philadelphia. Cook and Baker McLaughlin, Noel William, 55, of Coden, Ala. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile. He was born in Mobile. Seafarer McLaughlin is survived by his wife, Mary and his mother. Louise of Mobile. Oiler Hunter, Otis Raymond, 29, of Dallas, Tex. Brother Hunter joined the SIU after his graduation from the HLS Veterans Program in 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Hunter was born in Dallas. Surviving are his widow. Faye and his father, Eddie of Dallas. Steward Utility and 2nd Cook Whatley, Earl K., 48, of Crichton Station, Ala. Brother Whatley joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1952. He also rode the Delta Line and sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Whatley was born in Mobile. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell apd Mary Ella Whatley of Mobile. Messman and 3rd Cook Batchler, Jerry Jr., 19, of Philadelphia. Brother Batchler joined the SIU in 1980 after his graduation from the HLS. He was born in Philadelphia. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sr. and Uris Jill Batchler of Philadel­ phia: a brother Jeffrey; a sister, Kim and a grandmother, Mrs. Otis Austin of Philadelphia. Messman Walker, Tracy Reed, 23, of New Orleans. Brother Walker joined the SIU in 1980 following his graduation frorh Piney Point. He had sailed on the S/L Port in 1979 from the port of Philadelphia. Seafarer Walker was born in Louisiana. Surviving are his mother, Louise of New Orleans and an uncle, Joseph Walker of Harvey, La. FOWT Bethard, Calvin Elmo, 54. of Gretna, La. Brother Bethard joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II. Seafarer Bethard was also a boilermaker and mechanic. And he was born in Baca County, Colo. Surviv­ ing is a brother, Orville of Orange, Villa Park, Calif. FOWT Murlllo, Abratiam Gomez, 54, of Cortez, Honduras, Central America. Brother Murillo joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. And he was a carpenter.Sea-farer Murillo was born in Hon­ duras. Surviving is his wife, Elsa. FOWT Ward, George Evander Jr., 45, of Mobile. Brother Ward joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960. He was born in Mobile. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George and Etta Mae Ward Sr. of Mobile. Oiler Mitctiell, Walter Marten, 60, of Baltimore. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. He was born in Baltimore. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Tillie Leary of Baltimore and a brother, John of Parkville, Md. Oiler Berry, Claude Douglas, 53, of Citronelle, Ala. Brother Berry joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. He started sailing in 1943 in World War II and was an engine delegate on the SS Poet. Seafarer Berry was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Fruitdale, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Susie; a daughter, Mary and his mother, Mrs. Bonnie Bell.Weber of Lucedale, Miss. AB Sallee, Rickey Alan, 31. of Philadelphia. Brother Sallee joir)ed the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1980. Surviving is his wife, Dolores. December 1980 LOG 5 ^ j. • r i �U.S. Maritime Hindered By Too Much Gov't The ability of the maritime industry and other American businesses to compete in foreign and domestic markets is being endangered by the failure of the United States government to put its house in order. On the one hand, the maritime industry and other American businesses are being plagued by an overwhelming maze of gov­ ernmental red-tape. yetwhenthe United States government can make a positive contribution to the development of one of its domestic industries, it more often than not does nothing. Take the maritime industry. It is regulated by more than eighty different-federal agencies and other entities. With such loving attention, then surely things must be looking up. Recovery should be just around the corner. No dice! The American flag merchant marine continues its decline, even as the United States government fails to take advan­ tage of promising developments that could help bring about its revival. For example: it is not uncom­ mon for dredging projects to be delayed two years or more while several different governmental agencies review the same applica­ tion. The cost of these unneces­ sary delays have been known to top $20 million. Yet these dredging projects are vitally important. Few, if any, U.S. ports are deep enough to handle the larger and more economical "superbulkers" that have been built to carry coal. Without some stimulus to the dredging industry, the American coal export industry will remain a dream. Most experts agree that the modernization of existing port facilities is something that should be the primary responsibilities of the Federal government, like the creation of the highway trans­ portation system was more than 20 years ago. At the very least, however, these experts would like to see the federal government stop hindering the development of an important new industry by needless overregulation. Studies carried out by reputed authorities, such as the Trans­ portation Institute, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting maritime research and develop­ ment, stress the connection between the renewal of the coal export trade and the revitalization of the American flag. Yet there is little evidence that the United States government is thinking along these lines. It is even a chore to get the most rudimentary programs passed. Year after year, there is some serious challenge to the con­ tinuation the construction and operating subsidy programs. Yet these two programs are the two most effective maritime pro­ grams that exist. Without them, there would be no domestic shipbuilding industry, nor would there be any American flag merchant marine. EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES DEALING WITH MARITIME RELATED AFFAIRS Following Is a list of the government departments, agencies, offices and other bureaucratic entities which in some way have an effect on the maritime industry and the jobs and job sefcurity of America's maritime workers. As you can see by this iist, which numbers over 80 such entities, the U.S. maritime industry is the most reguiated industry by far in this country. The SiU's position is that the buik of reguiatory and other maritime business having to do with the government shouid be bandied by one department. it wouid cut down on the cost of government, it wouid hait unnecessary deiays in getting important maritime programs off the ground. And it wouid, in genera/ heip, rather than hinder, the growth of America's maritime industry. Executive Office of the President Domestic Affairs and Policy Office of Management and Budget National Security Council Council of Economic Advisors Council on Environmental Quality Council on Wage and Price Stability Office of the U.S. Trade Representative : '\ Interior Dept. Commodity Credit Corporation Commodity Program and International Affairs Farmers Home Administration Federal Grain Inspection Service Office of the General Sales Manager International Trade Policy Office of Transportation Commerce Dept. Economic Development Administration International Trade Administration : Maritime Administration National Bureau of Standards National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration Defense Dept. Logistics, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Law of the Sea (Joint Chiefs of Staff) Joint Transporation Board (Joint Chiefs of Staff) • • •' • , . I -' Energy Dept. Coal Technology Gas, Shale and Oil Technology Leasing Liaison Committee Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office of Energy Contingency Planning (Economic Regulatory Administration) Oil Pipeline Board (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Health and Human Services Public Health Service Agriculture Dept. LOG / December 1980 Navy Dept. Naval Operations Military Sealift Command > Cabinet-Levei Departments 6 Army Dept. Corps of Engineers Military Traffic Management Command • ' • • •' Land and Water Resources Energy and Minerals Offshore Minerals Regulation > ; Office of Marine Geology -Water Resources Division > Bureau of Mines ' U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Office of Outer Continental Shelf Program Coordination Geological Survey Office of Water Research and Technology Water and Power Resources Service Justice Dept. Anti-trust Division Torts Branch (admiralty and shipping) of Civil Division Land and Natural Resources Division Labor Dept. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Employment Standards Administration Continued on Page 27 �• •5fi Laud Crew for Saving Great Land From Fire ;iWi wi Y ov need C02 and water to put out any fire. But just as important, when a fire starts aboard ship you need quick decisive action from a crew trained in fireflghting. That's exactly the response which met the cry. "Fire in the hold" which was sounded on Oct. 30 aboard the SlU-contracted SS Great Land (Totem Ocean Trailer Express), enroute to Anchorage, Alaska. According to the company's. Marine Manager Richard Grif­ fith, fire began inside one of the KFF (Keep From Freezing) trailers aboard the Ro/Rp vessel.' The trailer contained alcohol, ether and other flamniable hospital supplies. Heaters are kept in the cargo holds, to keep the KFF trailers at the proper temperature. The fire began "when the substance in the trailer mixed with oxygen. A spark from a heater ignited it," Griffith said. Since the fire. Totem Ocean has decided to discontinue the use of plug-in heaters for KFF containers. Eye Witness Account But it was the "quick response and well-executed firefighting abilities" of the Great Land's crew and officers which "saved the vessel from experiencing greater damage and possible total loss," said Griffith and company President Robert B. McMillen in a message to Great Land Capt. Charles Walther. "The fact that all of this was accomplished without one injury to personnel," the message added, "is a credit to the seamanship of all involved. We take our hats off to you and the men for a job well done." The Log learned the details of the recent firefighting operation aboard the. Great Land from Seafarer John A. Sullivan, Jr., engine delegate. Following is Brother Sullivan's account: "The routine on the SS Great Land was shattered last trip by the dreaded cry all mariners fear most—"fire in the hold." As the cry of fire went through the sleeping quarters, the general alarm sounded and the crew knew this was no fire drill. "As the crew rushed On-deck, the first assistant engineer hurried to the engineroom to get the fire pumps going. The Chief Engineer rushed to the C02 room and got the sprinkler system going in the forward holds. "Bosun Perry Keliikoa and Chief Mate Ed Johnson directed the crew in gathering all fire hoses. Three and four lengths of hose had to be,connected to reach the fire. "As Chief Steward Alva McCullum and Salem Nasser opened the fire station valves, streams of water were directed onto the flames. Capt. Walther turned the ship so a cross ventilation could blow the smoke away. The flames leaped higher. The deck plating turned cherry red and streams of water had to be played on the plates to cool them down. The Export Council is an impor­ tant advisory committee formed to study export trends and to recom­ mend to the President changes in the export policies of the United States. Named along with Drozak to the Export Council are: Stephen P. Yokich, of Detroit, vice president of the United Auto Workers and a member of the UAW International Skilled Trades Advisory Commit­ tee; and Thomas F. Barnum, of Lake Forest, III., president and chief executive officer of Consolidated Foods—Frozen Foods Group, and senior vice president of Consoli­ dated Foods. • h'f- -J" -" -'V-T I V • If you can find out and fix it, you've got great job security and good pay. So take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. it starts March 2 and continues through April 23. Fill out the application in this issue of the Log or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to enroll. 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 38 14 2 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Algonac(Hdqs,). 18 9 0 69 61 0 54 0 37 1 21 11 21 4 8 4 2 0 34 98 33 Totals All Departments 89 114 13 133 119 1 *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the BeaCh" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 133 144 50 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 40 29 . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 '8 1 24 29 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 29 83 10 0 •/i-j .-i-" h • -r" • , DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) " •. What's Wrong? Algonac (Hdqs.), Algonac (Hdqs.). A v-.,v H. isNldK iHNri fir Ertii MB OCT. 1-31,1980 • t 1: "The Chief Electrician Steven Senteny and QMED Larry Hines started down the smokefilled ramp with the first hoses. OS Ahmed Baabad and Ms. Rosenda Arrendondo, also OS, along with C-hris Fields, messman, picked up the second hoses and followed the electrician and QMED down the ramp. Drozak Named to President's Export Council SIU President Frank Drozak and two other top level execs were named recently to the President's Export Council by Pres. Jimmy Carter. "The independent pilot, Andy burning and in danger of ex­ Warden, looked like something ploding at any second. Still the from outer space, with his bald crew of firefighters moved in head and walrus-type mustache closer to the burning trailer. and with the breathing apparatus "Finally, extinguishing the strapped on, ready to rescue any­ flames, the bosun and mate gave one overcome by smoke. the word to take a break. As the "Little did the crew at the crew climbed out of the smokebottom of the ramp know, but filled ramp, fire broke out again. the rest of the crew, led by The smoldering tires of the oldtimers ABs Ed Parsely, Virgil trailers had burst into flames. Dowd and Sam McKnight were Again the weary crew dashed fighting a fire, above their heads. down the ramp and took up the "The fire had gotten so hot that fight. After a couple of hours the the paint and tires on the vans fire wasjfinally put out for good. topside had started to burn. "The vesspl resumed its course Electric sparks from burntTOUt to Anchorage. A well-liked and overhead wiring were flashing all respected Captain Walther sent over the place. Broken bottles of down the greatest compliment a hospital supplies made footing mariner can hear: "Well done slippery and dangerous. And 55 men, well done.' The ship and its gallon drums of alcohol (two of cargo were safe." which had already exploded, John A. Sullivan, Jr.—S-392 blowing the trailer apart) were SS Great Land 0 '-r December 1980 / LOG / 7 �v-J SlU Crew Praised for Role in NATO Exercises But U.S. Flag Must Be Built Up as Military Auxiliary A n SlU-contracted ship won high praise from her cap­ tain and the U.S. Maritime Ad­ ministration (MARAD) for her recent role in NATO exercises. The ship, the SS Washington (Hudson Waterways), was re­ activated during the summer by MARAD. Formerly the Seatrain Washington, the converted Ro/Ro had been in the National Defense Reserve fleet. She was broken out in order to participate in military exercises in support of U.S. armed forces in northern Europe, including a NATO convoy operation called Reforger '80. (Reforger is short for Return of Forces to Ger­ many). As part of her work the Washington offloaded 330 vehicles in the Netherlands. In a telegram to SIU President Frank Drozak, MARAD Ad­ ministrator Samuel Nemirow complimented the performance of the crew. "The successful voyages of the SS Washington ..." said Nemirow, "demonstrates the readiness and the capability of the U.S. flag merchant marine to support Department of Defense requirements." In a letter to the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) Union, the captain of the ship said that the ""SS Washington was the only American ship • participating in the Teamwork 80 exercise. All other ships came from other NATO countries." Capt. E. J. Melis went on to say, "I am taking this oppor­ tunity to praise all my officers (all MM&P members), also MEBA District #2engineers and the SIU ^rew for a job well done." He also pointed out that Commodore A. L. Henry, USN (Ret.) "had much praise for SS Washington's fine performance," Military Role The job done by the officers and crew of the SS Washington supports a point that the SI U and other U.S. maritime unions have been making for years. Namely, that commercial ships operated by civilian personnel from the private sector can be used on a larger scale to support U.S. Naval and military operations. Even though the SIU is happy that the SS Washington was used in this military exercise, the Union believes that much more must be done. It's the SIU's held late last year and early this contention that the only real year by Rep. John Murphy (DN.Y.), then chairman of the reserve fleet is an active reserve. The inactive reserve fleet does House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. (Sealift is a not come close to showing what would happen in an emergency. term coined by the Defense What is needed is a large fleet of Department. It includes the ships that will be able to respond deployment of Navy and mer­ chant ships of the right type and quickly. NATO's former Supreme speed, manned by trained and Allied Commander in the dependable crews, capable of Atlantic, Admiral Isaac. C. Kidd, operating together at sea at the Jr. has hit at the problem. One outset of war.) Taken as a whole, the Con­ year ago he told the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant gressional testimony of Naval Marine and Tourism that the and defense experts painted a small number of vessels in ready consistently dark picture. Rep. reserve (20) was hardly adequate Murphy summed it up as follows: "On the basi^ of the evidence 1 when one considers that 6,000 shiploads a month would be have been citing in this statement and of the evidence elicited in 22 needed in a NATO war. He said, "When one thinks in days of hearings on the Omnibus Maritime Bill, I have come to the terms of 20 versus 6,000y that could, by a critic, be called inevitable conclusion that the United States is shockingly 'tokenism.' That is better than poking your eyes with a stick, but unprepared to meet the maritime demands of an overseas military not much." The point Kidd was making is confrontation. Our merchant that little exercises here and marine would be totally in­ there, however, useful, are an adequate to the task of reinforc­ evasion of the big problem—the ing and supplying our overseas strengthening and development forces and those of our allies." Murphy was unsuccessful in of the U.S. merchant marine as a trying to get monies put in the naval and military auxiliary. The sealift capability of the maritime budget for an actual U.S. was the subject of hearings sealift readiness exercise. Joe Goren Retires at 60; Long Time West Coast Official J OE Goren, a longtime official of the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) Union and then of the SIU, retired recently. His last post was as port agent for the Union in the Los Angeles, Calif, area. (The MC&S and the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, merged in 1978.) Goren, a 60-year old native of British Columbia, Canada, first went to sea when he was 17. At that time, his wages were $67.50 Joe Goren per month with "no overtime for Saturdays, Sundays or Holi­ organizing of the Queen Mary days." and getting a contract after a five A member of the steward year strike." There were department. Brother Goren numerous appeals by the sailed until the early I950's when company to the National Labor he came ashore to work for the Relations Board and the courts. MC&S. But Goren says the union won In the mid 1950's he helped every case and finally received affiliate the union with the AFL- $145,000 in back pay for the CIO. He was also instrumental in Queen ^Vfan's employees. establishing the first Maritime Goren has been active in many Trades Department (MTD) Port areas concerning the union and Council on the West Coast in the labor movement in general. 1958. He served as the Council's He was vice president of the Los first president, and for 22 years he Angeles County Federation of was vice president of the MTD's Labor, AFL-CIO; delegate to Southern Port Council. California State Federation In talking about his years with meetings; delegate to SI UNA the union, Goren said, "I guess con\entions where he seized as the highlight was the successful Resolutions Committee chair- man; administrator for ten years of the MC&S's Don Hotel for union pensioners; project director for 11 years of an MC&S youth training program, and a member of every negotiating committee for MC&S since 1956. Brother Goren is also a believer in the need for political activism on the part of labor. He served on the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education in Los Angeles County. As Goren says, "the maritime industry is a product of legislation and requires our unions to always be alert to laws and submit our recommendations to protect our jobs and members." Goren has also been very involved in community activities. He was on the California State Coastal Commission, and the Los Angeles County Energy Commission. Though retired from the Union, Brother Goren is still active in the labor movement. Presently he's working for the AFL-CIO Human Resources Development Institute as associate representative working out of Los Angeles. Niarad OK's Subsidy for 2 Ogden Ships SlU-contracted Ogden Marine has received approval for construc­ tion subsidies and loan guarantees to construct two diesel-powered product tankers from the U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad). It will cost SI20 million to build the two ships, which will be suited to carryJ chemical, petrochemical and \#viicriiiivai ailU petroleum products. The ships would also have the capacity to carry grain. The ships will be built at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, There is no projected delivery date y®*- The construction of the two vessels is made possible under provisions of the Title XI program of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, a bill spearheaded through Congress by the SIU. Without this program, American operators, for the most part, would not UC be auic able to build JIV" new ships llVi lU UUIIU competitively against foreigners, Title XI guarantees 87'/: percent ©f the vessels' estimated actual cost. Ogden is only,{>one of many SH contracted companies which have used the provisions of Title XI to expand and modernize their fleets. 8 / LOG / December 1980 \ •A.-j.'Cifr-ij.1 . �lingtoji Wi M Soatarers lincrnational Union of North America. AFL-CK) December 1980 • f Legislative." Administrative and Regulatory Happenings MARAD Chief Says U.S. Needs $5B in New Port Facilities make ah annual report to Congress on the While participating in a panel discussion state of this nation's port facilities. before the 69th Convention of the American Nemirow stressed that the purpose of the Association of Port Authorities in Norfolk, Sam Nemirow, head of the Maritime act was not to disturb the long tradition of local port autonomy that has existed in the Administration, predicted that 247 new port facilities would have to be constructed by 1990 at a cost of some $5 billion if this country is to maintain an adequate network The Maritime Administration lauded the . of deep sea and river ports. role that ocean commerce and marine Nemirow made repeated mention of the technology have played in helping to recent National Port Assessment Act, which "promote commerce and understanding directs the Maritime Administration! tb 1 Ijetween the United States and China." The recent thaw between the two coun­ tries can be traced to fears they both have concerning Soviet intentions. However, vast The National Institute for Historical political and social differences still exist Preservation has published the eligibility which hinder the development of a truly requirements for its fourth annual maritime preservation grants program. The program seeks to focus attention on this country's The General Accounting Office (GAO) proud maritime heritage by awarding has published the preliminary findings of a matching grants to carefully selected non­ study it is conducting on this nation's profit organizations and public agencies. transportation network. GAO estimates The NIHP has to date awarded more than that nearly a fifth of the total gross national $5,400,000 for 123 different projects carried product, or some $500 billion, is spent on out in 30 states and territories. Applications national transportation. for this year must be postmarked no later The preliminary findings seem to suggest than Feb. 6,1981 and sent to: National Trust that this country is confronted with some for Historic Preservation, 1785 Mass. Ave., serious transportation problems. Among N.W., Washington, D.C., 20036. the issues that the GAO study touches upon are the decline of the American flag merchant marine, and the desperate state of • i United States. Rather, it is to pinpoint important national trends so that the U.S. government and local authorities can work together in making sure that this nation's economic interests are well protected. Maritime Helped Forge New Bond Between U.S.—PRC Grants Given for Maritime Heritage Projects warm relationship. According to MarAd, ocean commerce and marine technology have helped to bridge those differences by providing the U.S. and China with common interests. Trade between the United States and China totalled $2.3 billion in 1979. That figure is expected to exceed $10 billion by "1985. A good portion of that projected trade 'is expected to relate to maritime commerce. GAO Study Shows Need to Help U.S. Shipbuilders rf^i Operators Look to Other Sources of Fuel for Ships the domestic shipbuilding industry. GAO estimates that more than half of the 26 U.S. shipyards presently in operation will fold by 1984 unless something is done to save them. It also notes that without some sort of reassessment of this nation's maritime policy, the American flag merchant marine will continue its decline. The GAO plans to conduct a series of audits to supplement the findings of its study. Speakers at the Propeller Club's 54th Annual Convention discussed the energy crisis and how it is affecting the maritime industry's ability to secure enough fuel for the operation of its American flag vessels. Professor Jose Femenia, of the State University of New York Maritime College, told the assembled audience that the dwindling of the world's oil reserves has made it imperative that industry planners look to other souYces of energy. "The use of coal as a marine fuel is a very definitely economically viable alternative for today and for the future." William G. Bullock, Assistant to Di­ rector, Office of Ship Construction, Maritime Administration, pointed to coal as ^'America's most abundant fossil fuel, (one that) is being rediscovered by everyone in the energy business." .STAD b Ihe SUJ*. fumiamiom poWinIi Wnbb«lMi. D.r. TW .SlU Mkt for • coMribofioo!! aiU>. TV Uoioo IV IIMHMT 4ontti to SPAD lo upfofi tV tkcfioa ««poi|pii of Itfblalen wlie luvc dMnto • pro ••ritli or rro-Ubar rmrd. SPAD roabin IV SIL' lo »orA tftclbd> oo IV »H»1 moriliair b«K< lo IV roi«rr». TVir m bsm M hart a dirtrf iiapact oa IV ioV aii4 job wcoriD of aH StU BwaH bm. dtcp-wa. laland. aad l.akrs. TV sin orfrt itr oMrabm lo cnalhiat Ibcfr Car record of rapport for SPAD. A awaiVr caa coabribalr lo IV SPAD faad a> V or rV MM Hi. w aulic ao rpalribalioa al all KHboal fear of rrprbaL A cop> of IV SPAD report b IM ailb IV Federal Fbclioa Commhrioo. It h araHabk for parrbaie fro« IV FF.C faiWaibiafloa.D.C. L A popular part of the SlU's "A" Seniority program is the Visit to Washington, D C. where SlU members have a chance to take a first­ hand look at the SlU's Washington workings as well as the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Dept., the Transportation Institute and Congress. Here, on the steps of the Capitot. is a recent "A" Seniority Class including (from bottom row): Tirriothy R. Van Pelt. Norman N. Bull, Jeffrey A. Peltz. Stanley Vane, Darryl White. Michael Woods. Gregory A. Poer. Pierce J. Porter. Michael Tewes, Jesse J. Thrasher. Jaime L. Quinones and John Picciolo. Accompanying the group was SlU Patrolman from the port of San Francisco Trevor Robertson (top. right). December 1980 ; LOG 9 �Grass Roots Politics Keyed GOP Victory ECENT gains by the Re­ publican Party in the 1980 Election took most observers by Surprise. Few people had ex­ pected the G.O.P. to capture control of the Senate, or to pick up 33 seats in the House of Representatives. liTretrospect, the Republican resurgence was caused by a number of short and long term factors: inflation, unemploy­ ment. and the Iranian hostage situation. None of these factors, however, were more important than the hard work that the G.O.P. had put into building an effective grass roots machine. After Watergate, the G.O.P. had found itself in pretty desperate straits. Less than a quarter of all Americans called themselves Republicans. The Democratic Party held what seemed to be an insurmountable lead in the Senate and the House R of Representatives. Moreover, the Republicans had a serious problem with their image. Americans seemed to associate them with Watergate, the Depression, and Big Busi­ ness. Rather than ignore their problems. Republican officials made some hard, and ultimately successful, decisions. Instead of spending all of their resources on the 1976 Presidential Election, they chose to concentrate on building an effective grass roots machine. Led by Bill Brock, a former Senator from Tennessee, they made slow but steady gains. They recruited promising young pro­ fessionals and trained them in the fine art of political campaigning. They poured money into captur­ ing control of state legislatures, which are responsible for deter­ mining the boundaries of the Congressional Districts. They •fashioned an extensive list of large and small political donators, and used the money to support Republican candidates in all 50 states. The Republican resurgence illustrates something that we at the SIU have always known: you have to work hard for everything you get. Like the Republican Party, the SIU has spent much time and effort in developing a strong grass roots machinery. We've never taken the jobs of our members for granted, and we're not about, to begin now. The New United States Senate An asterisk designates a Senator whose term did not expire this year. A dagger designates a re-elected in­ cumbent Senator. ALABAMA COLORADO HAWAII Howell Hetlln, O.* Jeremiah Denton, R. ALASKA Bill Armstrono, R.* Gary Hart, D.t CONNECTICUT TedStevens, R.* Lowell Welcker.R.* Frank H. Murkowskl, R. Christopher J. Oodd, D. ARIZONA Dennis DeCooclnl, D.* Barry Goldwater, R.t ARKANSAS \ David Pryor, D.* Dale Bumpers, D.t CAUFORNIA S. I.Hayakawa, R.* Alan Cranston, D.t DELAWARE Spark Matsunaga, D.* Daniel K. Inouye. D.t IDAHO JamesMcClure, R.* Steven D. Symms, R. ° ILLINOIS KANSAS Nancy Kassebaum, R.* Bob Dole, R.t KENTUCKY W. D. Huddleston, D.* Wendell H. Ford, D.t LOUISIANA J. B. Johnston, D.* Russell B. Long, D.t MAINE William Roth, R.* Joseph BIden, D.* Charles Percy, R.* Alan J. Dixon, D. George Mitchell, D.* William Cohen, R.* FLORIDA INDIANA MARYLAND Lawton Chiles, D.* Paula Hawkins,R. GEORGIA Sam Nunn, D.* /MackMattlnglv,R. Richard Lugar,R.* DanQuayle, R. IOWA Roger Jepsen, R.* Charles E.Grassley,R. Paul Sarbanes,D.* C.McC.MathlasJr.,R.t MASSACHUSETTS Edward Kennedy, D.* Paul Tsongas, D.* MICHIGAN Donald RIegle, D.* Carl Levin, D.* MINNESOTA D. F. Durenberger, R.' Rudy Boschwiti, R.* MISSISSIPPI John Stennls, D.* ThadCochran, R.* MISSOURI John Danforth, R.* Thorn. F. Eagleton, D.t MONTANA JohnMelcher, D.* MaxBaucus, D.* NEBRASKA Edward Zorlnsky, 0.* J. James Exon, D.* NEVADA Howard Cannon, D.' Paul Laxalt, R.t. N. HAMP. Gordon Humphrey, R.* Warren Rudman, R. NEW JERSEY H.A.Williams, D.* Bill Bradley, D.* NEW MEXICO PeteDomenlcl, R.* Harrison Schmitt, R.* NEW YORK Daniel Moynlhan, D.* AlfonseM. D'Amato, R. N. CAROLINA Jesse Helms, R.' John P. East, R. NORTH DAKOTA Quentin Burdick, D.* Mark Andrews, R. OHIO H. M. Metzenbaum, D.* JohnGlenn, D.t OKLAHOMA David Boren, D.* DonNlckles,R. OREGON Mark Hatfield, R:* BobPackvwxxl,R.t PENNSYLVANIA H.John Heinz, R.t Arlen Specter, R. RHODE ISLAND Claiborne Pell, D.* JohnChafee, R.* S.CAROLINA Strom Thurmond, R.* Ernest F. Holllngs, D.t SOUTH DAKOTA Larry Pressler,R.* James Abdnor, R. TENNESSEE Howard Baker, R.* James Sesser,D.* WASHINGTON Henry Jackson, 0.* Gorton Slade, R. WEST VIRGINIA Jennings Randolph, D." Robert Byrd, D.* TEXAS John Tower, R.* Lloyd Bentsen, D.* UTAH VIRGINIA Harry Byrd, I.* John Warner, R.* , Orrin Hatch, R.* JakeGarn, R.t VERMONT Robert Stafford, R.* Patrick J. Leahy, D.t WISCONSIN William Proxmlre,D.* Robert W. Kasten Jr., R. WYOMING Malcolm Wallop, R.* Alan Simpson, R.* The New House of Representatives KANSAS (5) . Following is a list of the newly elected members of the House of Representatives. Asterisk denotes incumbent. 8, Billy Evans, D.* ALABAMA (7) 32. Glenn Af«ie-"M o.* 1. Jack Edwards, R.* ?. W. Dickinson, R.* 3. Blli Nichols, D.* ». Tom Bevlll, D. " 5. Ronnie Flippo. D • 4. Albert Smith, R. 7. Ricnar-IShelOy, D." ALASKA (J) Al-Large Don Young, R.* 33. WaTouOrisham, R.* 34 Dan Lungren, R.* 35. Dave Dreler, R. 36. G. Brown Jr., D • 37. Jerry Lewis, R • 38 Jerry Patterson, D * 39. W. Dannemever, R.* 40. Robert Badham, R.* 41.BIIIL0wery, R. 42. Duncan Hunter, R. 43. Clair Burgener, R.« ARIZ0NA(4) COLORADO (5) - John Rhodes, R.* 2 .'/orris UdalLD.* 3. Bob Stump, D.* 4. EldorTRudd. R.* 1.P.Schroeder. D.* 2. Timothy WIrfh, D.* 3. Ray Kogovsek, D.* 4. Hank Brown, R. 5. Ken Kramer, R.' ARKANSAS (4) 1. John Alexander, D.* 2. Ed BethuneR* 3. J.H.schmdt,R» 4. Beryl Anthony, D* CALIFORNIA (43) 1. Eugene Chappie, R. 2, Don Clausen, R.' 3-Robert Matsul, D.* 4. vie Fazio, D.* 5. John Burton, D.' 6. Phillip Burton, D.* 7. George Miller, D.* 8. Ronald Dellums, D.* 9. Fortnev Stark, D.* to. Don Edwards, D,* 11 TomLantos,D. 12. PaulMcCloskey,R.* 13. Norman MIneta. D.* 14. N. Shumway, R.* 15.TonyCoelho,D.* 16. Leon Panetta, D.* 17.C. Pashayan, R.* IS. William Thomas, R.* 19. R. Lagomarslno, R.* 20. B. Goldwater Jr., R.* 21. Bobbi Fiedler, R, 22. C.Moorhead.R.* 23. A. Bellenson, D* 24. Henry Waxman, D.* 25 Edward Royt>al, D.* 26. John Rousselof, R.* 27. Robert Doman, R.* «. Julian Dixon, D.* . A. Hawkins, D • • -.C' G. Daniel son, D,* V '.^wn Dymally. O. CONN. (<) 1. William Cotter, D,* 2. Sam Geldenson, D, 3. L. DeNardls, R. 4. S. McKlnney, R.* 5. W. Ratchford, D.' 6. Anthony Moffett, D.* DELAWARE (1) AtLarge Tltom. Evans Jr„ R,* FLORIDA (15) 1.EarlHutto,D.* 2. DonFuqua, D." 3. Charles Bennett, D,4. BtllChappell Jr., D.* 5. Bill McCollum, R. 6.C.W. Bill Young. R.* 7. Sam Gibbons, D.* 8. Andy Ireland, D.* 9. Bill Nelson, D.* 10.L.A Bafails.R.11. Dan Mica. D.* 12. Clay Shaw, R. 13. William Lehman, D.* 14 Claude Pepoer.D • 15- Dante Fascell. D.* GEORGIA (10) 1. BoGInn, D.' 2. Charles Hatcher, D. 3 Jack Brinkley, 0.* 4. Elliot Levitas,D.* 5 WycheFdwier.D.* . 6. Newt Gingrich, R.* 7. Larr y McDonald, D.• 10 • LOG / December 1980 9, Ed Jenkins, D,' 10, Doug Barnard, D.* HAWAII (2) 1. Cecil HafteLD.2. Daniel Akaka, D,* IDAHO (2) 1. Larry Craig, R. 2. George Hansen, R.* ILLINOIS (24) 1 H. Washington. D. 2. Gus Savage, D. 3. Marty Russo.D.* 4. Ed. Derwinski, R.* 5. JohnFary, D.* 6. Henry Hyde, R.* 7 Cardiss Collins, D.* 8. D, Rostenkowskl, D.* 9. Sidney Yates, D.* 10. John Porter, R,* 11. Frank Artnunzio, D.* 12. Philip Crane, R.* 13. Robert McClory,R.* 14. John Erienborn, R.* 15. Tom Corcoran, R.« 16. Lynn Martin, R. 17.GeoroeO'Brien,R.' 18. Robert Michel, R * 19. TomRallsback, R.* 20. Paul FIndley, R." 21. Ed. Madloan,R.* 22. Daniel Crane, R.* 23. Melvln Price, D.* 24. Paul Simon, D.' INDIANA (II) 1. A. Benjamin Jr., D.* 2. Floyd Flthlan.D.* 3. JohnHller, R. 4. Dan Coats, R. 5.EIwoodHlllis.R." 6. DavidEvans, D.* 7. John Myers, R.« 8. H. Joel Oeckard, R.' 9. Lee Hamilton, 0.' 10. Philip Sharp, D • 11.A. j8CobsJr„0 • IOWA (•) 1. James'.eact' R * 2- Thomas Tauke.R • 3. Coooer Evans. R 4. NealSmith,D.* 5. TomHarxtn, D.* 6. Berkley Bedell 0.* 1. Pat Roberts. R, 2. Jim Jeffries, R,« 3. Larry Winn Jr.. R.« 4. DanGllckman, D.* 5. R. Whittaker. R.« . KENTUCKY (7) 1.Carroll Hubbard, b.' 2. W. Natcher Jr. D.* 3 Romano Mazzoli, D.' 4. Gene Snyder, R.* 5. Harold Rogers, R. 6. Larry Hopkins, R.* 7. Carl Perkins, D.* LOUISIANA (8) 1. Bob Livingston, R.* 2. LIndy Boggs, D.* 3 W.J.Tauzin, D.* 4. Charles Roerner. D. 5. Jerry Huckaby, D,* 4.W. H.Moore, R.* 7. John Breaux. D.* 8. GllllsLong.D.* MAINE (2) 1. David Emery, R.* 2.0lymola Snowe, R.' MARYLAND (8) 1. Royden Dyson, D. 2. Clarence Long, D.* 3. B.MIkulskI, D.* 4. Marlorle Holt, R.* 5. G. Spellman, D.* 6. Beverly Byron, D.* 7. Parren Mitchell, D.* 8. Michael Barnes, D.* MASS. (12) 1. Silvio Conte.R.' 2. Edward Boland, D.* 3. Joseph Early, D." 4. Barney Frank,D. 5. James Shannon, D.* 4 N. Mavroules, D.* 7. Edward AAarkey, D.* 8. T, O'Neill, Jr.,D.* 9. JoeMoakley, D.» 10.M. Heckler, R,> 11. Brian Donnelly, D ' 12. Gerry Studds, D.* MICHIGAN (II) 1 John Conyers, D.* 2. Carl Pursell. R.3 Howard Wolpe, D " 4 David Stockman. R * 5 Harold Sawyer. R • 6. Jim Dunn, R. 7.0aleKiidee.D.* 8. BobTraxier, D.' 9. Guy VanderJagt, R.* 10. Donald Albosta. D.* 11. Robert Davis, R.* 12. David Bonlor,D.* 13. George Crockett, D. 14. Dennis Hertel, D. 15. William Ford, D.* 16. JohnDlngell, D.* 17.W. Brodhead. D.* 18.J.BIanchard,D.* 19. W. Brcomfleld, R. 4. C. Smith, R. 5.M. Fenwick, R.« 6. Edwin Forsythe, R.* 7. Marge Roukema, R. 8. Robert Roe, D.* 9. H. Hollenbeck, R.« 10. Peter Rodino, D.* 11. JosephMlnish. D.* 12.M. Rinaldo, R.* 13. James Courter, R,* '4. Frank GuarinI, D." 15. Bernard Dwyer, 6. MINNESOTA (8) NEW MEXICO (2) 1. ArlenErdahl, R.« 2. Tom Hagedorn, R.« 3. BIIIFrenzel. R.* 4. Bruce Vento, D * 5. Martin Sabo.D • 6. Vin Weber, R. 7. A. Stangeland, R.* 8. JamesOberstar. D.' I Manuel Lulan, R.* 2. Joe Skcent NEW YORK (30) 1. WllllamCarnev, R.* 2. Thomas Downey, b." 3. GregoryCarman R 4. Norman Lent, R.* MISSISSIPPI (5) 5. R.McGrath. R. 6. John LcBoutllller, R". 1. Jamie Whitten. D.* 7. Joseph Addabbo, D.* 2. DavldBowen, D.* 8. B. Rosenthal, D.* 3.G.A/lontoomerv,D.' 9. G. Ferraro, D.* 4. Jon HInson, R.* 10. Mario Blaggi, D.* 5. Trent Lott, R.* 11. James Scheuer, D.* 12. S. Chisholm, D.' MISSOURI (10) 13. Stephen Solarz, D." 1. William Clay, D.* 14. F. Richmond, D.* 2. Robert Youna D.* 15. Leo ZeferettI, D.' 3. R. Gephardt, D.* 16. Charles Schumer, D. 4.lkeSkelton,D.* 17. GuyMollnarl, R. 5. Richard Boiling, D.* 18. William Green, R.' 6. E. T. Coleman, R.» 19. Charles Rangel. D.* 7. Gene Taylor. R.* 20. Ted Weiss, D.* 8. Wendell Bailey, R. 21. Robert Garcia. 0.* 9. Harold Volkmer. D.* 22. J. Bingham, D.* 10. Bill Emerson, R. 23. Peter Peyser, D.* 24. R. Ottlnger, D.* MONTANA (2) 25.H. FIshJr ,R.' 1.Pat Williams, D.* 26. 8. Gilrnan, R.» 2. RonMarlenee, R.* 27. M. McHugh, D.* NEBRASKA (3) 28. Samuel Strattoo, D.* 29. Gerald Solomon, R.* 1. D. Bereuter, R.« 30. David Martin, R. 2. Hal Daub, R. 31. Donald Mitchell, R.» •3. Virginia Smith. R.* 32. George Wortley,R NEVADA (I) 33. Gary Lee, R.' 34. Frank Horton, R." Al-Large 35. Barber Conable, R.* Jim Santlnl. 0.* 36. JohnLaFsice, D.r N. HAMP. (2) 37. Henry Nowak, D.' 1. N. D'Amours, D • 38. Jack Kemp, R,» 2. Judd Gregg. R 39. Stanley Lundlne, D* NEW JERSEY (15) N. CAROLINA (II) 1. James Fiorlo.D.* 2. William Huones, 0 * 3. James Ho'. .rd, D • 1 Walter Jones. D.* , 2 L H Fountain, D.* J Charles Whitley. D,* 4. Ike Andrews, D.* S.Stephen Neal, D.* 6. Eugene Johnston, R. 7. Charles Rose,D.* 8. W.G. Hefner, D.* 9. James Martin, R.* 10. James Broyhill.R.r 11.BillHendon, R. N. DAKOTA (1) At-Large Byron Dorgan, D OHIO (23) 1. Willis Gradlson.R.' 7. Thomar. Luken, 0.* 3. Tony Hall, D,* 4. Tennyson Guyer, R." 5. Delbert Latta, R.* 6- BobMcEwen, R. 7. Clarence Brown, R.* 8. rhom. Kindness. R.* 9. Ed Weber, R. 10. Clarence Miller, R.« 11. J. W.Stanton, R.* 12. Bob Shamansky. D. 13. Donald Pease, b.* 14. JohnSelberlIng, D.* 15. Chalmers Wiley, R.* 16. Ralph Regula, R.* 17. JohnAshbrook, R.* 18. D. Applegate, D.* 19. Lyie Williams, R.* 20. MR.Dakar, D* 21. Louis Stokes, D.* 22. Dennis Eckart, D. 23. RonaldMoHI.D.* OKLAHOMA (6) 1.James Jones, D.* 2. MlkeSynar, D.* 3.WesWatkin5,D.* 4. Dave McCurdy, D. 5. M. Edwards, R.* 6. Glenn English, D.* OREGON (4) 1. LesAuColn, D.* 2. Denny Smith, R, 3. Ron V/yden, D. 4. James Weaver, D.* PENN.<25) 2. William Gray, D • f R.Lederer. D.* ' 4. C I^ugherty, R.» 5. Richard Schuize, R.* 6. GusYatron 0.* 7. Bob Edgar, D • 8. James Coyne, R. 9. BudShuster, R.* 10. Joseph McDade, R.* n. James Nelltgan,R. 12. John Murtha,D.* 13. L. Coughtln. R.* 14. William Coyne, D. 15. DonRltter,R.* 16 Robert Walker, R.' 17. Allen Ertel, D.* 18. l3ouoWalgren, D.* 19. W. Goodling, R.* 20 Joseph Gaydos, D.* 21. Don Bailey, D.* 22. Austin Murphy, D.* 23. W.CilngerJr., R.' 24. Marc Marks, R • 25. E.Atkinson, D.* RHODE L (2) 1.F.St. Germain, D.* 2, C. Schneider, R. S. CAROLINA (6) 1. Thomas Hartnett, R. 2. FloydSpencc, R.* 3. Butler Derrick, D.' 4. C. Campbell, R.' 5. Kenneth Holland, b.* 6. John Napier, R. S. DAKOTA (2) 1. Thomas Daschle, b.* 2. Clint Roberts, R. TENNESSEE (8) 1. JimesQuiilen, R.* 2. John Duncan, R.* 3. M. BouQuard, D.* 4. Albert Gore Jr., D.5. William Boner, D.» 6. Robin Beard, R.* 7. Ed Jones, D.* 8. Harold Ford, 0.* TEXAS (24) I.Sam Hall, b.* 2. Charles Wilson, D.* 3. James Collins, R.* 4. Ralph Hall, D. 5. JlmMattox, D.* 6. PhllGramm, D • 7. BUI Archer, R.* 8. Jack Fields, R. 9 Jack Brooks, D.* 10 J. J. Pickle, D." 11. Marvin Le8th,D.* 12. JImVJrIght.D.' 13. Jack HIghtower. D." 14 William Pfltmar P 15. E. dele Garza, D.* 16. Richard White, D.* 17.C.Stenholm,D.' 18. Mickey Leiand, D* 19. KentHance, D.' 20. Henry Gonzalez, D.' 21.TomLoefller, R.* 22. Ron Paul.R,* 2.3, A KazenJr ,D • 24. Martin Frost, D.* UTAH (2) 1 james Hansen, p. i Dan .Marriott. R.* VERMONT (1) At-Large James Jeffords, R. VIRGINIA (10) 1. Paul Triple Jr, R." 2. G Whiteliurst, R.* 3. Thomas Blllev, R 4. Robert Denlel, R. 5. Dan banlel. D.* 6. M. C. Butler, R " 7. J. K. Robinson, R." 8. Stanford Parrls, R 9.W Wampler. R.' 10. Frank Wolf, R. WASHINGTON (7) 1.Joel Pritchard, R.' 2.AISwlft,D.' , 3. Don Booker, D.* 4. Sid Morrison, R. 5. Thomas Foley, D. 6. Norman Dicks, 0. 7. Michael Lowry, D. W.VIRGINIA (4) 1. Robert Mollohan, D.' 2. C. Benedict, R. 3.MlckStafon, R. 4. Nick joeRahall.D. WISCONSIN (9) 1. LesAspln.D • 2, R. Kastenmeler.D. 3 S. Gunderson. R. 4. C Zablocki.D/ 5. Henry Reu«s. D_ ^ 6. Tlwmas Petn. R. 7. DavldObey D ' 8. Toby Roth. R * 9 Ser.senbrenner R WYOMING (1) Af-Largt .. RlchardChenev R �IJ =•'?: h/ pf.- A Seafaring Santa -.fe :• j". BY JOE SCUTERI I i! '^' Twas The Night Before Christmas On The Converted T-2 The Crew Was All Sleeping There Was Nothing To Do « ' * * Our Stockings Were Hung Round The Boiler With Care Not For No Special Reason Cept They Dry Better There * St. Nick Was A Strange One Not Like Pictures I'd Seen With Tattoos And An Earring* Now What Could This Mean * I'm The Seafaring Santa! He Said With A Grin Then Tossed Me A Gallon Of Beefeaters Gin * I Was Lying Half Dozing All Snug In My Rack The Porthole Was Open - A Breeze On My Back - He Yelled "Call All Hands" We've Got Partying To Do I've Still Got One Ship Off The Coast Of Peru * when All Of A Sudden Much To My Surprise I Heard Sleigh Bells Ringing Somewhere In The Skys * So I Ran Down Below Calling All Who Could Hear, Someone Threw A Soot, Caught Me Right On The Ear ,» * I'm Cracking, I Thought Or Dreaming, Or Both But As I Lay Thinking A Hearty Voice Spoke, * * , "On Bonnie, On Rubble On Suzy, On Jean On Roxie, On Trixie ; On Sweet Genevieve On Cindy, On Lois On Gertrude, On Mae That Don't Sound Like No Reindeer I Thought With Dismay *\ WelfWhenlCarheToo The Ship Was A Wreck, With QuartJugs,And Seamen Sprawled AW Over The Deck * * * And Up In The Heavens Just A Speck To My Eye AvV *. The Sailboat Was Sailing V Off Into The Sky Christmas Morning Was Quiet ^ . Aboard Our Lost Ship " / The Crew Wasn't Talking They Were All Very Sick * I Jumped To The Porthole Not Believing My Eyes A 40 Foot Sailboat Was Filling The Sky 4 * '' ,• :-.v> • And No One But Me Could Remember That Night Except That They Partyed And Had A Big Fight as Decked uecKed Real Fancy There Might Have Been Girls It Was With Pine Trees And Bright Light Their Memory Was Hazy Finally Decided And 11 Cute Ladies Dressed In Red And In White ' '^ost Likely Crazy..; And Out On The Bow Just As Fat As Could Be Stood St. Nick And An Elf They Were Checking Our Lee * * And Once They Decided With The Wink Of An Eye They Dropped To The Ocean Right Out Of The Sky * * I Ran Up The Stairwell And Right Out On Deck They Were Having Some Trouble Making Fast To Our Wreck * And Now I Will Leave You My Story Is Through But Before I Get Going Let Me Say This To You • * If You're Out On The Ocean On That Night Of The Year And Your Being Forgotten Is Your One Biggest Fear -* I oA * Just Remember Who's Coming ' And You Will See I Was Right Now Merry Christmas My Brother And To All A Good Night. * So I Dropped Them A Laddder And I Lowered A Line And Pulled Up 4 Seabags And 9 Cases Of Wine r December 1980 / LOG / 11 • • ' -V.i •''2^ �/ ^Aleeria—El Paso Price Beef Goes On: Crews Stay on Ships The settlement—which a couple of months ago seemed so close between the U.S. and Algeria over the pricing of the latter's natural gas, is not so imminent today. The impasse, which has gone on for nearly nine months, has affected six SlU-contracted LNG ships owned by El Paso Co. However, there is some good news in all this for Seafarers. The company has extended for two months the crewing of three of the sfiips, They are the El Paso Southern: El Paso Arzew, and the El Paso Howard Boyd. The other three vessels are in the shipyard for repairs. El Paso still feels confident "9/ . . ; oo JntprmpHiaries that a settlement will be reached are acting as intermediaries between the U.S. and Iran on the in the near future. Actual negotiations with the hostage situation, may possibly Algerians are being handled by be playing a part in delaying a the U.S. Department of Energy settlement. The trouble between the (DOE). The Department took over the talks last Spring when North African country and El negotiations between El Paso Paso began when Algeria decided to radically hike the price of its and Algeria broke down. Two months ago a settlement natural gas early this year. El Paso's contract with the seemed near but negotiations seem to have hit a snag. The exact Algerians to carry natural gas reason is not known but perhaps was renegotiated last year. (The the delay is due, in part, to the company has been importing recent national elections. Algerian natural gas since 1978.) Changes are bound to take place It was agreed that the price would in DOE when the new Adminis­ be $1.94 per thousand cubic feet: This increase was approved by tration takes over, and this may be affecting the negotiations. the DOE which, under law, must Also, the fact that the Algerians rule on the price of any imported gas. Meanwhile, however, the Algerian government decided to press for an even greater price increase than what had been negotiated. Algeria would like gas prices to be comparable with crude oil prices of the Organiza­ tion of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Deposit in the SIU i^Blood BankIt's Your Life Coast Guard Ends Search for SS Poet Continued from Page 4 the Azores. On June 21, the Poet ran aground at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. No hull damage was listed. At the afternoon session, CG Petty Officer Joseph Pedrick told the hearing that on inspection of the Poet he found oil drums, a gallon can of kerosene and tanks of compressed gas and acetylene lashed to the ship's rails without proper dunnage to stop sparks. At the hearing at the beginning Now you can improve your math skills In Your Spare Time! HOW? The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has courses for you in fractions, decimals, algebra and geometry. These are self-study courses. We will send them to you and you can study them while you're aboard your ship or boat. You can use these courses: • in your job; • to improve your math skills for upgrading; • to review old math skills or learn new ones; and • • • to earn credits for your college degree. i '• Send for the course you want today! Just fill in and mail the coupon below. of the next week. Poet top owner, Henry J. Bannabel, 55, replying to why he waited so long to report the vessel missing explained, it was "not unusual for a ship on a foreign voyage to go three, four or five days and sometimes longer without communication." On Nov. 7, he continued, he asked the Coast Guard to "increase efforts." Later on when it looked like the Coast Guard would end its search, he said, he sent a message to President Carter asking that the search be continued. So did 300 friends and relatives of the missing send telegrams. Bonnabd was on the stand two days. At this juncture, lawyer Sidney Zwerling of the Brotherhood of Marine Officers interjected that he would give Bonnabel the five days, but by Oct. 31,he declared, the Poet's emergency radio could have called the Azores. >i' : •:^' u! -n.'-o*'.- •„ :ISf I am an SIU member. Yes • My Book Number is. I joined the SIU in 19. Please send me thq course(s) checked below. ( ( .( ( ( On the day of the last hearing before reconvening on Dec. 8, CG Capt. Milton Y. Suzich, chief of operations of the Atlantic Rescue Center Headquarters, Governor's Is., N.Y. said the air search was held up until they checked ships and foreign com­ munications centers for the No • ) Fractions ) Decimals JPercents )Algebra jCeometry HaU NOTE: Complete all five courses and earn four college credits. Send my course(s) to me at this address: Not one of fame or fortune Nor gathering place for pictures old Not a passage way thru misfortune Nor an empty-corridor cold Name : Street. City. _State_ Bpt a mighty force of human sympathy Tunneled thru a single hall An access to human dignity A corridor of dreams . . . called Paul A. Sailor S.S. Robert E. Lee _Zip Code Cut out this coupon and mail it to this address: Academic Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD. 20674 ATTN: Lois Knowles; Mathematics Department 12 / LOG / December 1980 ''^6 1 ' whereabouts of the Poet. This is SOP (Standard Operating Pro­ cedure) the Coast Guard says. Then the head of the Board of Inquiry, Capt. Lyons said ".... we will be investigating the search and information may lead us to reopen the search..." As the Log goes to press, a series of new witnesses were scheduled to be heard, including: CG Lt. Cmdr. D.G. Jones, who inspected the Poet in drydock at Port Arthur, Tex. in 1974. In 1977, she was inspected there for stability. She was last inspected there last March. Also testifying will be an expert from the Philadelphia Ship Repair Co. where the ship was fixed. The ex-radio officer of the vessel, Ashley P. Pearson; a Federal Communications Com­ mission rep, RCA radio techni­ cian William M. Barnes, and AMVER System expert Edward Bender will then be heard. They will be followed by a surveyor from the American Bureau of Shipping, the owner s port engineer, Robert Del Valle, the owner's representative, Ed­ ward Simon; an ex-master of the Poet, Capt. Lyle Clemes and an ex-chief engineer of the ship, John V. McManey. ; ...zjm �Kirkland: Labor Will Continue to Articulate Workers' Needs The 1980 Elections have American workers. altered the political landscape of Kirkland, a long time associate Washington, D.C The conse­ of the late George Meany, has quences go far beyond individual always been a staunch supporter changes in the composition of of the American worker. Before Congress. this election, however, his voice Already, the effects are being was part of a choir. With the felt. The role that organized defeat of a record number of labor plays in the political Democratic Senators, the choir process has undergone a subtle has far fewer members. change, though to what, only He has been singled out by time will tell. One thing is readily political commentators as being apparept: Lane Kirkland, one of the few public officials President of the AFL-CIO, has who has the potential to revitalize assumed a much more visible role the old Democratic coalition. in articulating the needs of People point to his formidable intellectual skills, which were ready to cooperate with the much in view last year when he Administration" in solving the helped formulate the historic many serious problems that "National Accord." challenge this country. A modest man, with a wry He has made it clear, however, sense of humor and a speaking that the price of that cooperation manner reminiscent of the late does not include forsaking the Adlai Stevenson, Kirkland needs of American workers. seems oddly miscast as a knight Speaking at the installation of in Shining Armor. new officers of the Postal But already he is making his Workers, he noted that "the presence felt. American labor movement Last month, he wrote an intends to vigorously pursue its eloquent letter of congratulations responsibility to serve as the to President Reagan which stated aggressive advocate of workers that organizgd labor "stands and their interests." ' l:{ • LS T,L Study: Coal Could Bring US Flag Resurgence ..? t- T HE Transportation Insti­ tute, one of the leading centers for maritime research in the United States, has published the results of a study it conducted on the ways that the expanding coal export trade can be expected to affect the maritime industry. The study breaks new ground by approaching a familiar subject through a slightly different perspective. America's coal reserves have been a hot topic of conversation fof several years now. But few experts have discussed the effect that these reserves can have on other sectors of the American APL, Los Angeles Launch Joint Bffort To Build Terminal SlU-contracted American Presi­ dent Lines has announced a big agreement to build jointly with the City of Los Angeles a 100 acre container Terminal on John S. Gibson Boulevard on the West Basin of L.A. Harbor. \^en completed, the terminal will be the biggest such facility on the West Coast. It will have two 960 ft. deep sea berthing docks and the facility will be capable of handling 6,000 containers. APL is planning to move to the new facility in 1983. That will work out just fine for the company which is also building three new diesel powered containerships at Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. Those ships will be completed in 1982. Penoaal* Lester Reeves Please contact, Mrs. Louella Arrlngton, 1010 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Urgent! Mack C. King Please contact, Thomas (Tommy) E. • Markham, P.O. iiox 971, Reno, Nevada 89504. Asa E. Moore Please write, Gayle, P.O. Box I1I36, Macon; Ga. 31212. James Lee Camp Please contact, Mrs. Judy Camp Bolton, GafTney, S.C. Tel. (803) 4891532. Urgent! James A. Nesler Please contact, the Log office, editor. Tel. (212) 499-6600 Ext. 242. Herbert R. Newell . Please contact, Mary Newell (c/o Parker) 330 W. Ocean Blvd., Apt. 511, Long Beach, Calif. 90802. Philadelphia JOT and Southern Natural Resources (SNR) of Birmingham, Ala. late last month signed an agreement for SNR to buy lOTs 51 coastal tank barges and 37-tugs. The $100-million plus purchase is expected to be completed by the end pf the year. ^ SNR has interests in interstate natural gas pipelines, offshore drilling, oil and gas production. Algonac, Mich. The tug Ohio (Great Lakes Towing) last month helped to tow the ST Peter A. Widenel. loaded with storage grain; down the Detroit River enroute to the port of Buffalo. economy. The study conducted by the Transportation Institute ex­ plicitly recognizes that the United States has a highly, developed economy. What happens in one industry will have repercussions that will go beyond that one industry. The study maintains that the United States government, through careful planning, can use the expected boom in coal exports to bolster other segments of the American econqmy, most notably the maritime industry. Careful management of the, coal export trade can lead to a renaissance of the American-flag merchant marine; That would mean the creation of thousands of additional jobs for American workers, new tax revenues more favorable balance of payments figures, and an improved defense posture. The TI study made the following recommendations: 1. There must be a commit­ ment from shippers and the government that an equitable share of exported coal will move on US flag vessels. Norfolk Contract negotiations began At the Carteret Towing Co. and the American Towing Co. of Wilmington, N.C. New Orleans Going into their yearly winter layups soon are the SS Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen (both Delta Steamship Co.). The Union is working with the Bay Houston Towing Go. here which recently bought the Whiteman Towing Co. The company will go into fullswing operations at the first of next year. St. Louis 2. Ports must be improved to Two new asphalt tank barges built and delivered for and to the handle the vastly increased ~ National Marine Service will really keep things cooking in this port. quantity of coal exports, and the Like a pizza delivery van, the barges keep the cargo hot while they are larger vessels needed to carry moving down and up the inland waterways in this neck of the woods. those exports. The 297-foot, double skinned barges will handle 2,436,000 gallons of asphalt hot enough to pump. The heat comes from a volcanic heater 3. Improvements must be which heats oil instead of water. The heated oil then is pumped through a made in the inland waterways, or system of pipes in the barges to keep the asphalt hot. else they may become overly Later the asphalt is pumped out of the barges at 2,800 gallons a minute. congested. It takes IV2 hours to offload each barge. Pachicahf Ky. 4. The United States should Tennessee River barge traffic, with average tow size going to 7.39 barges enter into bilateral trade last year from^ 1978's 6.83 barges, hit a record 4.7 billion ton miles in 1979. agreements with its major The record means a 300 million-ton-mile increase over the 1978 tally. partners in the coal trade to The total was 33 million tons in 1979 over 1978's 31 million tons. Mostly assure them a long time supply of in the Kentucky-Pickwick D^ areas. U.S. coal. In 1979, 81,518 barges locked through the dams, the highest figure since 1944. 5. The United States govern­ The hikes were due to the increased movement of coal and the greater ment should assure the U.S. flag use of the economical inland water transport. Transportation costs for Merchant Marine an equitable the water movement are the lowest for bulk coal, chemicals, some share of the cargoes generated by petroleum products, steel and others. the coal export boom. December 1980 . LOG V-,. f. pi'iTIiliiiliiui 13 • r. V- J �SILTs New England NE year ago this January the Atlantic Fishermen's Union merged with the SIU, establishing a relationship of which the Seafarers is espe­ cially proud. These are seamen in the true sense of the word, working each day in close contact with the sea as they set and haul their nets off the New England Coast. Many of them come from families who've engaged in commercial fishing for several generations. And many have experienced the tragedy of losing a close friend or relative to the sea. Yet, they continue their honorable profession year in and year out, supplying food for the tables of America. Though most of the 50 some odd fishing boats of the former Atlantic Fishermen's Union hail from the Port of Gloucester, on Massachusetts' picturesque Cape Ann, others set out each day from the ports of Boston and New Bedford. Hundreds of fishermen crew these boats, and all of them now enjoy increased security and improved benefits as members of the SIU. When weather conditions prohibit going out beyond the breakwater in search of cod, haddock and whiting (or other species of fish), there is always plenty of maintenance work to do in port, as these pictures taken recently in Gloucester show. O <'y... THEY THAT GO , * J,T DOWN TO THE SA IN SHIPS _ J623 - »?23 - • •Syp > - «• . • ^•--J -y The Fishermen's Memorial in Glouces­ ter. Mass. Sabastian Scola. a fisherman for almost 50 years, mends net on the St. Peter III. Looking on is 18-yearold fisherman Tom Favaszza Giousesterman engineer Serafina Pallazola. v| Benny Cianciola, engineer on the Serafina II, was awarded the Glouces­ ter Mariner's Medal in 1 967 for attempting to save another fisherman who was swept overboard. Fisherman Thomas Linquata of the Rosanne-Mana. ~ NPart of the Gloucester fishing fleet for many years, the SIU-contracted RosanneMaria and the Serafina II; Warming up in the foc sle of the S/. Peter III are. I. to r.. Tom Favazza. , Scola. Captain Tom Favazza. Anthony Gallo. Joe Piccatello (captain of the contracted American Eagle), and SIU Gloucester Port Agent Mike Orlando 14 / LOG / December 1980 .ili �>•*••*•« ''u4; '-^i'-;^~ ^ «i4i -«• Upholding Generation's Old Tradition r-i^.D » A • K. • ^ ^ ^— - Gloucester Port Agent Mike Orlando, left, and Union rep Leo Sabato, right, pose Gloucester Port Agent Mike Orlando, second from the left helps mend net on the with Massachusetts Governor Edward King at the recent dedication ceremony for Hosanne-Maria. the new freezer on the Glouscester State Fish Pier. Vinnie Ciancinino hoses down the deck of the Italia. boat's captain Stephen Biondo, left, and engineer Louis Biondo. ' . = Joe Misuraca, cook on the Sf. Pe/er///, was snapped bringing on stores for the galley. •j'- Crewmembers of the SlU-contracted stern-trawler /fa//a. Engineer Tony Gallo mans the winch on the St. Peter III. Gallo. a fisherman with 50 years' experience, has worked on the St. Peter III for the last 25. December 1980 / LOG / 15 .. �'Thank God for American Seamen' Helped Thru Tough Time My husband, Curtis Southwick, an SIU member since 1944 was hospitalized in April of this year to have surgery for a ruptured disc in his lower back. While he was unable to work, the Union helped us by sending S&A benefits and then by taking responsibility for the hospital bills and doctor bills when the PHS denied responsibility for them". I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to the SIU for helping us to get through a difficult time. The SIU is truly a great Union. • '-V y: 'i Sincerely, Deborah Southwick Jam^port, N.Y. ^ . New Daddy Will Help Union Grow I would like to thank the SIU personally for helping my family and myself obtain maternity benefits for my wife and new daughter. The Union's actions have shown that the SIU truly believes in the welfare of its members. I hope to be able to help the SIU grow in size and strength in the future years to come. They have certainly helped my family grow. Fraternally, Dan Hiltgen Santa Barbara, Calif. Holiday Wishes From Oldtimer I sincerely wish to send my best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Season to our President Fank Drozak, and all the staff at Headquarters, especially the Log. I also wish all my seafaring brothers—whether they be retired or active Seafarers on land or at sea—the very best in this Holiday Season and the best for the New Year. My thoughts are with them all the time at the approaching New Year. Fraternally, Paul Capo, Retired Metairie, La. i' ;!'• Many Acts of Kindness -'"'~jh"''' I am writing this letter to express my thanks to the Union and to George Costango, port agent in Baltimore, for the many acts of kindness rendered to me at the time of my husband's death. He passed away on July 18, 1980 and since that time I have learned what a great and caring Union my husband was associated with. Without the help of Mr. Costango I would have been lost. He is a -man with a very big heart. He really cares. 1 am glad I have him as a friend. May God bless him and all members of the SI U because this is a Union that really takes care of its men and also their survivors. I have two sons who are members of the SIU and we can't begin to express our thanks. Sincerely, Mrs. Leonard Roman Baltimore, Md. . ' I look forward each month for the Log. I read every article and I am so proud of all the SIU's fine wonderful people. I was a resident of Baltimore and the wife of a merchant seaman. I take cruises at different times and what I have learned has fitted me for seatime. I was so proud to know that one of our supertankers, the Williamsburgh, was instrumental in the rescue of nearly 500 passengers aboard the Primendam (foreign-flag passenger liner, Dutch officers, Indonesian crew) last month near Alaska. God bless each man on the Williamsburgh who stood by for the safety of those people. Sincerely, C. M. Alread Kenbridge, Va. , ' LNG Crew In 'Holding Pattern' As you are well aware the crews of the El Paso fleet have been in a holding pattern for quite some time waiting for the price agreement on Algerian gas to be officially announced so we can resume hauling LNG into the U.S. East Coast, I am taking the trouble to write to you to letyou know what a fine job the SIU crew has done on this vessel during this period of waiting we are experiencing in the Greek port of Scaramanga. This crew under the leadership of Bosun Frederick Walker, ship's chairman, has continued to cooperate and keep this vessel in readiness to start moving LNG into the States once we get the orders to move out and load up. Sincerely yours, Jerome G. Benyo Master EL PASO HOWARD BOYD $200 to SPAD—Gladly In reading the Log and talking with old shipmates, we all agree congratulations are in order for a job well done on the part of the SIU. With pleasure, I am sending SPAD $200 with more to come in the future. I hope some important building will be named after our great leader Paul Hall, who led us through some very trying times and put dignity and security in the lives of seamen for the first time in history. It is important to teach the young seamen the fight we had to get where we are today. I was sorry to see that President Carter lost out. But our fight seems to be eternal. But at least I got 11 votes out for him. Fraternally, Lawrence McCuilougb Miami, Fla. Del Viento Crew Save 7 Cubans This is written in response to the excellent display of seamanship and lifesaving procedures carried out by the crew and officers of the i SS Del Viento in the rescue of seven repatriated Cubans on their way from Miami to the Cuban port of Mariel. These seven men, which were on their way to retrieve their families in Cuba started, their trek in two boats. One broke down and the transmission on the other failed. Being out there for three days, they were sighted by the personnel on watch while the ship was enroute to Venezuela via Miami. The Chief Mate J. Rose quickly took charge with the 3rd Mate Montelone and Seafarers Dan Marcus, Charles Dallas, Georgel Burke, and Milton Alvarez to complete a flawless rescue. The! Steward provided food and shelter and the Purser providedl medical assistance. On behalf of the officers and crew we thank allj that participated for the excellence and precision. Sincerely, Delta Line .;'•- -y' 16 / LOG / December 1980 ... J i -A •>» ^-'yL . i.., r-—' �Commentary, In Verse A Few Thoughts at Christmas Time As the Log goes to press in the month of December, And Christmas is close on our heels once again. It's a time for reflection, a time to remember. The troubles and triumphs of seagoing men. In this space is usually found, Your Union's position on matters weighty. But just this once we're breaking new ground. To bid farewell to ninteen-eighty. • So fill the cups with Christmas spirits And deck the decks with fir and yew. We propose a toast—let's hear it For the men and the women of the SlU. Here's to Here's to Here's to Here's to the cooks, here's to the bakers. the FOWT's. the Boatmen, here's to the Lakers, the guys who ship deep sea. Here's to the crew of the Williamsburgh for the greatest sea rescue in history. And here's to the Virgo—she's number 14 In the Union-crewed fleet of LNGS. Raise a glass, a Yuletide wassail. Toast to the advent of an era. Marked by Sea-Land's D-9 vessels Built 'cause fuel is growing dearer. In 1980 we saw quite a few new tugs, new barges and new ships. Crewed up by the SlU, And launced upon their maiden trips. The UST Pacific came down the ways. And three more LASH's from Waterman. The American Mariner crewed in May, (She's a bulker on the Great Lakes run). I'llIMSI M.\.^ i»X THK "VVAVK," The Oceanic Independence, with her well-trained Union crew. Marked the passenger fleet's renaissance. May all U.S. cruise ships be SlU! Construction on new Dam & Locks At Alton, III., got underway. Trade with Russia, it was blocked. But a pact with China was okayed. As for politics, this year was jumbled. Some you win, and some you lose. That's the way the cookie crumbled— Here's a rundown of our views. This year was a time to mourn. For many who we loved and knew. The Poet, Egypt-bound with corn. Disappeared with her Union crew. The hard-fought Ocean Mining bill Was enacted into law. Jobs for U.S. seamen will Come with the mining of the deep sea's floor. A price war on Algerian gas Is holding up El Paso tankers. The U.S. DOE must pass a judgement before they can weigh anchor. Official Publicoflon of fhe Seoforerj bteTnotionol Union of North America, AtlonHc, Gulf, Lakes end inljsnd Waters District. AFl-CIO December, 1980 Vol. 42, No. t2 Executive Board President Leon Hall Vice President Joe Sacco Mike Sacco James Gannon Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor ' Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor Dennis Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Production!Art Director A din inistrat ive A ss istant 389 Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Director of Photography j Writer Here's to our departed brothers. Stop the engines! Toll the bell! Here's a toast, a last hurrah for Them, they served their Union well. Most of all, here's to the man Who's likes we'll never see again. We won't forget you soon, Paul Hall, Our leader. Union brother, friend. Here's to Frank Drozak, to Joe DiGiorgio, Here's to Jack Caffey, to Leon, to Red. Here's to John Dwyer and Joe and Mike Sacco To all Union officials—full speed ahead. Vice President Vice President Vice President A Coast Guard cutter, she collided With our tanker Capricorn. Twenty-three Coast Guardsmen died Aboard their vessel, the Blackthorn. Here's to the unsung heroes who. With courage and humanity. Have never gotten their just due. For rescues they performed at sea. Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Secretary- Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell lUiAWN* HV Uri{. UoirKIM.SuX. A salute to George Meany, here's luck to Lane Kirkland And to all at the AF of L-CIO. ? Our holiday greetings, our seasonal best to Schulman, Abarbanel and Jean Ingrao. Here's to our Union, it's strong and it's growing. Here's to the future! Here's to success! Here's to calm seas, to fair winds a'blowing. Merry Christmas and God Bless. Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, Tel, 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) December 1980 / LOG / 17 C".. ^ -T 'W'': • ' ' •^y irilill-iiifir" - nL'.'' ' ;f• �A History of the SIU, Part HI Bom of Strikes, Depression Era Violence by John Bunker HE Seafarers International Union was born in the hectic, strike-ridden days of the Great Depression, the world-wide eco­ nomic slump of the 1930s. The founders and many of the early members of the SIU came out of the International Seamen's Union, founded in 1892 as a federation of a number of seamen's unions on the four coasts of the United States. JThe great achievement of the ISU was its support of the long-time battle to improve the legal status of seamen and of safety and living conditions aboard ship. This fight culminated in passage of the Seamen's Act of 1915. But the union's history, unfortu­ nately, was plagued by frequent internal strife, a continually weak financial sitaation, and the notalways-successful effort to speak for its various autonomous parts, which could not always agree on common objectives. In I9I3, for instance, the ISU revoked the charter of the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union because it would not support a national legislative program. The Eastern and Gulf Sailors Association, headquartered in Boston, was chartered to replace it. There was a continual change­ over in the make-up and leadership of unions within the ISU. In the space of a few years, as an example, the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union became the Sailor's Union of the Atlantic, and then the Sailors and Fireman's Union of the Atlantic. ' Thanks to the shipping boom of World War I, the ISU enrolled more than 115,000 dues paying members and enjoyed a brief period of financial prosperity. One of its major successes was the strike of 1919, which resulted in a base wage of $65 for ABs and $90 for firemen, all all-time highs for deep sea sailors in peace time. But this war-generated shipping boom soon ended, there was a world-wide shipping depression, and by 1921 membership rolls of the ISU had shrunk to 50,000. Owners refused to renew contracts and decreed wage cuts of up to 25 percent, which the ISU refused to accept. An all-ports strike started on May 1, 1921. T t ! . .'. An overturned t'u'ck and mounted police bear witness to violent action rn San Francisco during 1934 maritime strike. favorable for the owners because of with Pier 38 as a start. Trucks were the big reservoir of jobless seamen. driven to the pier on the afternoon of After two months the strike the second of July, with the drivers collapsed and the wage cuts being evacuated from the water end in a launch. prevailed. On the morning of Thursday, July This defeat weakened the ISU. It was further crippled by the 3, more than 5,000 longshoremen, continuing disruption by such seamen, and curious onlookers had radical groups as the Industrial gathered on the Embarcadero near Pier 38. At about noon a convoy of of tne the World Workers oi worm (IWW) and the Marine Workers Industrial loaded trucks came off the pier under police escort and headed for a Union (MWIU). warehouse on King Street, passing For about ten years after the illfated 1921 strike, the ISU was unmolested through the picket lines. relatively dormant. But it was Pickets Killed projected head first into the violent This operation was repeated West Coast longshoremen's strike of several times to the growing 1934 despite the reluctance of its discontent of the pickets. Finally, leadership to get involved. The ILA West Coast dock- the strikers could stand it no longer workers had gone on strike May 9, and when the trucks again tried to run the gauntlet the longshoremen 1934 for more money, a 30 hour week, union-run hiring halls and a and the sailors bombarded truckers, coast-wide contract. West Coast and police with bricks and stones. Police counterattacked with clubs seamen walked off their ships in support of the dock workes and and tear gas. The battle had begun. When it was over one picket had presented demands of their own for higher wages, union recognition in been killed and many hurt. collective bargaining, and better There was no action on Indepen­ conditions aboard ship. East Coast dence Day, but by 8 a.m. on July 5 officials of the ISU then decided to some 3,000 pickets had gathered on support the strike in all areas, the Embarcadero and when a Belt asserting that 1933 demands for Line locomotive came along with better wages and conditions had cars for the pier, the battle began been ignored by shipowners. again. Pickets set, cars on fire, The owners rejected all demands. hundreds of policemen charged the Shipping in San Francisco and massed pickets, and a full-scale other West Coast ports was soon at a engagement began, with bricks and stand still. Within a few days more bullets, clubs and tear gas on near­ than 50 ships were idle at their docks Companies Finked Out Unions by Rincon Hill, a knoll along the or at anchor and piers were filled Shipowners set up their own with cargo that could not move to waterfront. When police charged up the hill to chase the pickets away, hiring halls and hired non-union its destination. men or those who had dropped out Shipowners and other business shots were fired and two pickets were killed. Scores were wounded. of the union, a situation made more interests then determined to open When the National Guard moved the port and plans were made John Bunker is director of the through the Industrial Association in that night and took over the Seafarers' Historical Research De- to run trucks through the gauntlet of waterfront, the Embarcadero partmeni. pickets and get cargo off the piers. became a no-man's land. 18 / LOG / December 1980 The unions retaliated by calling a general strike on July 16. This action paralyzed the city. Nothing moved. Stores closed. Only a few restaurants were permitted to open. Business life came to a standstill. The strike was called off on July 19 when the Joint Strike Committee representing 120 striking unions, agreed to put all demands to arbitration. The President had designated a National Longshoremens Board to arbitrate the dispute. The 1934 strike, which lasted 39 days, resulted in substantial gains for both longshoremen and seamen, with the latter obtaining wage increases, a three watch system on board ship and better living conditions. Although the strike seemed to end with satisfactory results for all concerned there were more strikes to come in those troubled days of the Great Depression, with labor unrest only one phase of the social fermentation and upheaval. Labor unrest included a new form of on-the-job protest called the sitdown strike, in which men literally sat down on the job. There were a number of sit down actions in the maritime industry, with seamen preventing ships from sailing as a means of getting immediate response from owners on demands for higher wages and union representation. Two new maritime unions. Seafarers International Union and the National Maritime Union were, born in these hectic times, ot sprang out of the old ISU, w ic faded away as an organizatio which had served its purpose an had outlived its time. �Seafarers , * ^ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP isssssssssssss;^ Piney Point Maryland Boatmen Earn Engineer Licenses Under U/SIU Scholarehip Plan T HE first group of SIU boatmen to participate in the new Engineer Scholarship Program are now undergoing training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. The new diesel engineer program—like the Towboat Operators program—was estab­ lished by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the Transpor­ tation Institute to meet the needs of the inland waterways industry. and to provide boatmen with a program to advance their careers. The intensive two-month course will prepare our boatmen students for Coast Guard examinations to become licensed Chief Engineer, and Assistant Engineer for uninspected motor vessels. During their two-month training program, boatmen will get classroom instruction ia-all aspects of diesel engine operation and maintenance under the guidance of experienced instruc- tors. They will also benefit from Engineer must be 21 years of age, actual experience and training and at least 19 years old for aboard the schools boats and in Assistant Engineer. In addition, the machine shop. all applicants must pass a The scholarships are available physical examination. to all qualified SIU boatmen. To All interested boatmen who meet be eligible, applicants must be, the basic requirements for the U.S. citizens with normal color licenses, are urged to write to the vision, corrected vision of 20/30 Scholarship Selection Commit­ in one eye and 20/ 50 in the other, tee, C/O The Seafarers Harry and at least 20/100 without Lundeberg School of Seamanglasses. Applicants for Chief ship, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Chuck Krumboltz (left) works for the G & H Towing out of Houston. Ernie Trotter works relief for Taylor & Anderson Towing and Lightering Co. out of Philadelphia. Al Smith works for Taylor & Anderson Towing and Lightering Co. out of Philadelphia. .• . .i ' Bob Hurst (left) works with the Virginia Pilots Association out of Norfolk. Here he works on a diesel ehgine under the guidance of SHLSS Instructor David Grieg. Walter Bickel works for G & H Towing out of Corpus Christi. • December 1980 / LOG / 19 r- �• - ^' .•': . z z'-.: College Level Courses Now Available: " _ _ ^ . 'T .'.ai- ^, hr -> : SHLSS Preparing Study Pregram For Associate of Arts Degrees W I k- •H • >• h' • m:- ITHIN the next few months. Seafarers will be able to complete requirements for an Associate of Arts degree at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. Academic staff members are now putting the final touches on a new General Studies Curriculum which will include English, math, sociology and thr humanities. In explaining the program, SHLSS Academic Director Jacqueline Knoetgen explained that trainees and upgraders earn college credits during their vocational training. Most trainee and all upgrading courses are accredited by Charles County (Md.) Community College. "With most of our guys, they have gone as far as they can with their vocational courses," Ms. Knoetgen said. "What they need now are the academic courses to complete their requirements for a degree, and this is what we will be able to provide for them." During their basic programs, trainees earn about 27 credits toward the degree requirements. Upgrading courses can supple­ ment all of the remaining "elective" courses toward the 6264 credits needed. The program being developed at SHLSS calls for individualized study which will include assign­ ment of planned study materials and frequent evaluation by the teachers. SHLSS Academic Department teachers Tracy Aumann and Lois Knowles review library study materials as the Seafarers School prepares to offer four mew college-level courses in the Spring of 1981. The new courses will enable Seafarers to earn Associate of Arts degrees from Charles County (Md.) Community College. The academic course will also be available to SlU members who may not be interested in an Associate of Arts degree, but want to learn more about math, science and the humanities to enhance their careers or broaden their own intellectual horizons. Guiding the Qeneral Studies Program through its formation are SHLSS teachers Tracy Aumann, Lois Knowles and Sandy Schroeder. Initial transscript evaluations made by the SHLSS Academic Department reveal that more than 150 upgraders who have recently completed courses at the school are very close to fulfilling the requirements for a degree, lacking only the required academic courses. Some courses are already available: sociology, psychology, biology, political science, art, and physical education (sailing). Four new courses—two in English and one each in math and sociology—and a humanities course (music) will be included in the curriculum in the Spring of 1981. From Oeki^ Seamansli/p to LORAN: HLSS Offers Quartermaster Course S TANDI> } wheel watch on today's sophisticated is not what it wheelsman is expected t than simple That's w specialty co master comes seafarers for The four-we( require a sp examination that graduate about the el( arger and more ocean-going ships ised to be. Today's r quartermasterknow a lot more leel commands, ere the SHLSS rse for Quarterin to qualify deck lis demanding job. course does not ial Coast Guard )ut it does require know a great deal ;ronic navigation Seafarer Allan Swanson gets instruction on radar scope plots from SHLSS Instructor Harry Coyle. Students learn the use of radar, LORAN, fathometers and REP during the four-week Quartermaster course. Pensioner Earns H. S. Diploma Y ES, Brother Seafarers, there is education after 65. Eugene Sieradski is a veteran Seafarer, a 67 year^old pensioner, and a brand-new high school graduate. You'd never guess he was 67. He still carries the ramrod straight posture of the Polish cavalry in which he once served. And he still very much displays ' Jhe European courtliness that is sadly gone out of style. Brother Sieradski came to b 'J h Piney Point from his home in Miami to go back to school. "It's been 50 years since I was in a classroom, and there's a lot of cobwebs that need to be cleared away," he said once during a brief moment of doubt. But, if he had any doubts about succeeding, his teachers had none. All of them were encour­ aged by his willingness to work and with the ease with which he grasped new ideas. Change and the acceptance of " •i I . High School Graduafe Eugene Sieradski expresses his gratitude to his teachers after he successfully completed the examinations. And that feeling of gratitude was mutual From left _ fhft SHLSS teachers are Tracy Aumann. Mary Coyle. Sandy Schroeder Lois Knowles and Cindv Meredith . ' new ways is not unfamiliar to Brother Sieradski. He had to find a new way of life after he fled his native Poland during the great purges of the Stalinist era. He had to find a new way of living, and so he went to sea. After a number of years sailing aboard vessels flying the flags of many different nations, he found himself in 1958 aboard the Liberian Wang Trader when that ship was sold and came under U.S. registry. It was in that year that he joined the SIU and began helping to organize other ships under the SIU banner. Learning the English language was not an easy thing for Eugene. In spite of this, he studied and earned ratings until today he holds every engine rating there is, including Qualified Member of the Engine Department. Eugene Sieradski has lived a full life, and what is good is that he lives the full life today. Getting his high school diploma was just the beginning, he says. He phoned his teachers a couple of weeks ago. He said: "I'll be coming back in the Spring." We'll be looking for him. equipment to be found in today's ships. Successful completion of the Quartermaster course leads to a certificate of competance. The course is open to all Seafarers who hold a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement of "Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters." Some of the areas covered in the course are use of the magnetic and gyro compasses; rules of the road; emergency procedures, including firefighting; interna­ tional codes and signals; aids to navigation; use of radar. Instructor Harry Coyle demonstrates the proper use of parallel rules to plot a course as Seafarer Albert Pickford watches Intently. The SHLSS Quartermaster course provides a wide range of wheelhouse skills. '••-Myyy Seafarer Charles Boles (left) who ships on the Great Lakes, goes over a course plotting in the Straits of Mackinac with Seafarer Angel Urti. Bolep hales from Detroit while Brother Urti's home is in New Qrleans. SIU Tow T HE latest towboat p SIU inland cor sections of the including the Coast and the duating class of ots represents anies from all United States, St Coast, West ilf. In the photo ere, the graduates are (l-r bJtom row) NedTeller, G&H 'wing, Corpus Christ!; John E ns, Curtis Bay, Baltimore; Cra Brown, Q&H Corpus Christ! eonard Fuller, G&H, Houstc ; David Domangue, CroW: Long Beach; and R- G. I rdett, G&H, Houston. In the back r# are (l-r) David Jordan, Cresce Towing, New Orleans; Steve Nelson, G&H, Corpus Chris Larry Nixon, G&H, Houston Arthur Grundmeyer, Crescer Towing, New Orleans; Mic Orillion, Crescent Towin -New Orleans; and Paul Allma •'nstructor and head of the ^HLSS deck department. The towboat pilot program, like other beginning and upgrad­ ing progranis at the Seafarers training center in Piney Point, is a statement of the SIU's commitment to provide the inland waterways industry with the best trained and most qualified boatmerr possible. To this end, the SIU's towboat pilot program includes both classroom and on-the-job in­ struction, with emphasis on practical problem-solving. The towboat pilot course is six weeks. Students are provided with all study materials, and are guided by experienced instructors. Special help is also available from the SHLSS academic department in the areas of math, and reading and study skills. The next towboat pilot class will begin on March 16 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. o i.;i#;--' "v . I' :• y y LORAN, fathometers and RDF; and weather, tides and currents. Successful completion of the Quartermaster course also entitles student to six college credits. The next Quartermaster course begins March 2. �Pumproom Maintenance Course Provides Special Engine Skills HE specialty courses offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship provide additional upgrad­ ing opportunities to Seafarers, and they are in good measure the reason why SIU deep sea sailors and inland boatmen are the best qualified maritime workers anywhere in the world. One of these courses is Pumproom Maintenance and Operation, a six-week course which is open to Seafarers who hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement, or an endorsement as Pumpman. The course includes classroom and practical instruction on the maintenance and operation of valves, emergency procedures, cargo pump operations and loading procedures, cargo measurement, discharging and ballasting procedures, tank cleaning and inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollu­ tion control, and cargo control Seafarer John Fink is learning-by-doing by adjusting the systems. valves on a pump. John ships out of the port of New York. The course also entitles those who successfully complete the course requirement to receive six college credits. The next class begins Feb. 16. T • I • . Don Bush (wearing safety goggles) does lathe work as part of the pumproom maintenance course. Seafarer Bush makes his home in Norfolk. e. 5a lis ag :w n. A. •ly ee IS, to id ee. 39 ns n, in g Seafarer Chris Devonish makes a linkage adjustment on a reciprocating pump. Chris ships out of the Port of New York. SHLSS Instructor Jim Sheaffer (left) works with Seafarer John Fink as they set up a job on a lathe. The six-week course covers all aspects of safe operations and maintenance of shipboard pumprooms. Railroad Industry Looks At SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation T HE nation's railroad indus­ try together with the various unions comprising the railroad brotherhoods are looking at the SIU's alcohol rehabilition program as a model for new rehabilition policy for their industry. In a recent visit to the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilition in Piney Point, Md., representatives of railroad industry and labor, and the U.S. Department of Trans­ portation met with the SIU's staff and toured the Center. In the photo at right, SIU Rehabilition Counselor Mary Lynn Rogers and SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli talk 22 / LOG / Dec^ber 1980 with Daniel M. Collins, labormanagement specialist with the Federal Railroad Administra­ tion, and Washington con­ sultants Philip C. Fedewa and Lawrence J. Fedewa. Also attending the orientation visit to the SIU's facilities were Daniel W. Collins, director of education for the United Trans­ portation Union, and J. A. Paddock, senior consultant on alcohol and drug abuse programs for a Washington consulting group. The Seafarers Alcoholic Rehibilitation Center was established in Valley Lee, Maryland in 1973 to provide for the needs of SIU members who are suffering from the disease of alcoholism. The SIU's program uses counseling and group discussions with a strong emphasis on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. A / ;J,-^1;I.-!, .'""•ppw d II o le ;t il �-Svl.vfe • r - • '7 4' Directory SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers bf North America Frank Drozak, president Joe DIGIorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCT. 1-31,1980 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 7 97 10 18 16 14 18 77 33 60 28 45 8 ft0 497 4 57 11 9 8 11 2 25 12 24 23 13 1 39 1 0 240 8 66 6 12 12 19 5 36 7 38 20 44 9 25 11 1 319 Port ' .'Vt ... t •// 14 7 147 84 14 13 37 15 25 9 25 8 32 6 135 43 61 23 92 25 43 34 51 14 14 0 129 \ 56 0 0 0 0 819 337 /• 2 / 89 7 23 15 7 18 45 20 33 14 31 4 61 3 0 372 2 46 0 6 7 6 7 17 5 21 7 18 1 15 1 1 160 0 6 0 0 2 2 0 4 1 4 2 6. 0 5 0 0 32 1 30 0 10 5 7 3 13 5 13 13 13 6 24 3 1 147 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 10 0 0 0 • 0 17 6 5 157 , 93 >U9 6 41 17 24 14 7 13 28 11 94 32 40 9 55 30 22 12 35 24 11 3 99 28 2 0 0 1 640 298 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia • Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilniington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals • ; f^ 1 35 2 9 5 4 5 19 16 26 13 17 3 27 0 0 182 Port Totals All Departments 3 1 1 2 0 1 .0 1 1 5 4 11 0 5 1 1 37 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •, Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals ^•REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk I Tampa Mobile ! New Orleans i Jacksonville / San Francisco Wilmington / Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile • New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco • Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4 28 2 2 5 1 2 6 0 22 0 4 4 7 7 0 94 1 4 46 6 7 8 4 2 10 4 26 9 6 6 11 1 0 150 0 0 31 0 10 0 2 1 • 1 0 2 1 21 6 8 0 0 0 01 52 ENTRY DEPARTMENT nV-' • I'M-' , 1 26 2 10 4 5 4 32 ' 9 12 4 9 7 19 0 0 144 ,1.195 5 133 19 35 21 23 21 47 19 69 26 32 17 55 45 0 567 1,061 2 32 412 6 4 3 6 12 42 34 21 1 17 1 0 197 314 3 40 3 20 6 6 5 45 21 25 8 1-4 11 22 0 1 230 1,105 709 85 2,041 14 265 42 65 41 25 45 88 63 98 48 39 32 83 4 0 952 1,737 8 133 7 29 21 13 5 27 21 82 107 43 4 49 0 0 549 772 '^®gistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the |::|ort at the end of last month. ^ ' ipping in the month of October was good in most A&O deepsea ports. A total of 1,899 jobs were shipped last i/h" S"J-contracted deep sea vessels. That's an increase of 237 jobs over the previous month. Of these 1,899 s oply 1,105 or slightly more than half, were taken, by "A"seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "f"" eniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good for the foreseeable future. HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 ,(212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. I2J6 E. Baltimore St. 21202 ' (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. .... 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 CHICAGO, ILL. 9402 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 CLEVELAND. Ohio ""2)SA.Ai733 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614) 870-6161 ' DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 , (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 63 Rogers St.01903 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 • HOUSTON, Tex.... 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424" MOBILE, Ala. ..IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PORTLAND, Or. 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos. Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) M A 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 . (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio ... 635 Summit St. 436()4 ' (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON. Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA. Japan ...... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 20l-793.> December 1980 LOG 23 ' ' • i ¥ •1 'iJ: iiJ .'iM' / �. At Sea If Ashore < ST Bay Ridge Seatrain Lines Inc., has gotten the okay from the Federal government to repay construction subsidy monies on the supertanker Bay Ridge. clearing the way for operation of the Bay Ridge in the Alaskan oil trade. Federal law prohibits vessels built with U.S. construction subsidies from operating in domestic intracoastal trade. But last February the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Seatrain could operate another supertanker, the Stuyvesant, on the Alaskan oil run pending repayment of $27J2 million in government construction subsidies. The Bav Ridge will enter the Alaskan oil trade as soon as she leaves a San Francisco shipyard where she's being repaired after a collision with a tug. !; • l! ' . Houston, Tx. x Sea-Land Service Inc. marked two milestones at the port of Houston last month. First, the company's multi-million dollar, 40-acre container terminal was dedicated by Sea-Land President R. K. Johns. The new terminal, located at Harbours Cut, ranks as one of the largest in the nation. During the dedication ceremony, the Sea-Land Express, one in the company's new line of D-9 vessels, arrived at the port. The second milestone was noted during the dedication ceremony: last year, Houston outranked all other U.S. ports in foreign commerce for the first time. s• 1Ji «:. :v \ New Orleans •:,, :p- The Maritime Administration dedicated their new Merchant Seaman Fire Training Center here on Nov. 19. Like the other Marad firefighting schools around the country, the New Orleans facility will offer both classroom and hands-on training in firefighting. Open to all personnel involved in waterborne commerce, the Center offers two courses: firefighting on barges and firefighting on ships. t ^4 "' . ."••-•SKI! Buried Treasure A marine historian who has determined that no fewer than 633 vessels have gone down off the Delmarva Peninsula, near Ocean City, Md.; is determined to salvage one of them. Donald Stewart, president of the Atlantic Ship Historical Society, s' ; f , it ^ Here's the second installment of a fiew Log column dealing with Social Security. We will try to keep you informed of rules and regulations, changes in the law. and of course your benefits under the Social Security Adtninistration. We hope you enjoy the column. If you have any suggestions concerning this column please drop us a line. Family Benefits After Yoiir Death If you are insured by Social Security when you die, no matter what your age, monthly survivor benefits are payable to: • Your widow, or widower, at age , 65 (or age 60 if reduced benefits are elected); • Your widow or widower at any • age who is caring for your child— under 18 or disabled—who is entitled to benefits. • Your disabled widow or wid­ ower 50 or older. • Your unmarried children under 18 (or 22 if full-time students), and those 18 or over who become disabled before reaching 22; • Your dependent parents 62 or older; • Your divorced wife if she is not married and is (1) caring for a child (under 18 or disabled) who is entitled to benefits on your Social Security record or (2) age 60 (50 if disabled) and was married to you for 10 years. (A divorced woman mar­ ried less than 20 years will have her benefits reduced by the amount of any pension she receives for public employment not covered by Social Security.) formed a corporation and raised over $100,000 to find and salvage a 60gun Spanish warship which went down in a hurricane more than 200 years ago. . . .u Stewart says the vessel held $40 million in gold, silver and gems and he believes the loot is still aboard. Using a specially equipped research vessel called the Bloodhound. Stewart believes he's detected the sunken Spanish ship. "I know within a mile radius of the site where the remmns of that ship are located," he said. The salvage operation is slated for this spring but Stewart isnt revealing either the location or the name of the Spanish wreck—he doesn't want anyone to "try and cash in" on the operation. • fefe.T Mofson Navigation Palm trees may be more common in Honolulu than their coldloving Evergreen cousins but therell soon be plenty of pine on Hawaii. Matson Navigatiorrwill ship a total of 175,000 Christmas trees in 275 refrigerated containers from Seattle to Honolulu during the month of November. ^ On Nov. 6, the first shipment of 25 containers left Seattle aboard the SS MaunawUi. arriving in Honolulu Nov. 13. The SS Maunaleileft Nov. 20 with 45 containers. The largest shipment, 180 containers, was loaded on the MaunawUi Nov. 22 for transshipment to the SS Manukai. The MaunawUi then back-tracked to Portland and Seattle for a final load of 25 containers, arriving Honolulu Dec. 11. » * • Matson's 55 Luriine is scheduled for conversion from a strictly Ro/ Ro vessel to lift-on/lift-off as well. She went into the shipyard in Chester, Pa., last month and the conversion is expected to be finished by the end of the year. Boston, Mass. Ground was broken last month on Boston's Massport Marine Terminal, an $80 million terminal that is expected to boost the port's container-handling capacity by 50 percent. The facility, which will be completed in 1993, will pump some $10 million into the region's economy. The container terminal will cover 47 acres and will include a fourberth, five-crane container port. It will also include a bulk and general cargo facility which could be ready for use by 1985. Adding to the port's fortunes is another containership terminal, now under construction at Castle Island. The $15 million facility, a singleberth, two-crane operation, will add 15,000 containers a year to the port's capacity. It will be finished next summer. In general, each surviving depen­ dent, other than an aged widow or an aged parent, receives three quarters of the monthly benefit amount you would have received if you had lived to retire at age 65 (or, if you had already retired at age 65 or later, the amount you were receiving as a monthly benefit). However, there is a "family maxi­ mum" which js the top amount that can be paid to your survivors taken together. As with retired workers. Social Security payments to a surviving dependent are reduced if the depen­ dent works and earns more than the earnings limit for the year (in 1980, $5,000 for those over 65, $3,720 for those under 65). However, work by a parent does not affect the benefits of surviving children under that par­ ent's care. Lump-sum death benefit—In addition to the monthly benefits survivors receive, the deceased Your widow or widower who worker's spouse living in the same starts getting checks at 65 is entitled household is entitled to a lump-sum to the amount you would have been death payment of $255. If there is no receiving had you lived (or were such spouse, this payment can be receiving when you died), although a made to the person who paid burial nondependent widower will have his' expenses, or directly to the funeral benefits reduced by the amount of home if the expenses have not been any pension he receives for public paid. employment not covered by Social Security. A sole surviving child is entitled to a benefit not less than the primary amount. A dependent parent will receive 82'/2% of your age-65 benefit amount. (If there are two dependent parents, each is potentially eligible for 75%.) 36 le in ;at nd in ad jht ihip The heir nen, rted n on dby a via vlate :orge Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—Its Your Life 24 LOG / Deqe^mber 1980 •.; �•TT"- .... - - - -.<;•= •.•:L:.».i:i-^-^^. •.-.- r^'.-rr.ri^-.^--r. -»:. • '^•- » Pix From the Ships At Sea... O •''ti • .i N every ship there's at munication is a two-way street. least one crewmember with And the more communication we a .camera snapping pix of his get from the ships at sea, from the shipmates and happenings on the Lakes and from our boats operating in the harbors and vessel. The Log is happy to receive inland waterway system, the any and all photos from our ships . better. and boats. We can't publish all of Send the photos to Log, them. But well do our best to Seafarers International Union, publish as many as we can 675-4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Here's a shot of the LNG Libra and LNG Leo side by side at sea. The Libra depending on availability of 11232. If you wish the photos to transferred her cargo to the Leo at sea after she had lost use of her propel­ be returned to you, please include ler. According to Tom Brooks, bosun on the/-/bra, the operation went smoothly space. So keep those cards and letters a forwarding address where they and professionally (phale-tyir OS John Edwardsnn) and photos coming in. Com­ may be sent. C: Y 1; i y. • •'i' The SlU steward department on the SSPresident Pierce (American President Lines) gather for a friendly photo. They are Sam Brown, 2nd cook; Jackson Garland, chief cook; Doyle Jorgenson, 3rd cook; Catherine Harris, saloon waitress and Carl Rosander, chief steward. PJglails in the Pantry (A S6m Chmtey tor our SlU sisters) Pigtails in the pantry, Mascarra on the deck. Panty hose and lipstick down below. Perfume in the passage Hairpins in the sink Dainty things hung where they will not show. So Why's the bos'n shouting? What's brought him to the brink? I've never knowri his nerve to fail. Did the crosstree topple? Blocks come crashing down? No! Mary Sue just broke another nail. Grease on pretty eyebrows Red lead sprinkled through the curls. Tallow mixed with talc Stand back. Chief, and make way for the girls. Recall the old days, sailors. The bitter and the hard, The heat, the dirt, the snarling mates galore. And bless our SlU sisters. They've brought us things we never had l)efore. Charles Bortz No*. 11, isao M'SMIIO NortMW Nonama This dramatic photo shtrws the at sea refueling of the Navy ship USNS Mispillion in the Pacific. The job was accomplished by the crew of the SIUmanned Ogden Charger (photo by Seafarer Wallace Stephens). Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur St. Louis Cleveland Honolulu Date Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 10 Jan. 8 Jan. 17 Jan. 13 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 15 Jan. 8 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 9:30a.m. 2:00p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30p.m. — — 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. •— —• UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — \ 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — .— ' — — 1:00 p.m. — — . — ' ,#• . ft'l- 2:30p.m. — December 1980 / LOG / 25 �mi»rajz>-.i-.. . - -•..-c,«=«L'«i3e?K-^-^*^''SSSr-3S5 '•'W LNG ARIES (Energy Transport), October 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Pehler; Secretary J. Kundrat; Educational Director John Ponti; Steward Delegate Martin E. Buck. No disputed OT. The Log was received. Chairman made a few remarks about the Union election of officers. Report to Log: "On September 30, 1980 SIU crewmembprs helped rescue 21 Vietnamese boat people. That same night one of the women gave birth to a baby girl as was reported in a letter from Singapore on October 5, 1980." SEA-LAND SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), October 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Robinson; Secretary Eddie Hernandez; Educa­ tional Director Don Pase; Deck Delegate W. Matthews; Engine Delegate Dominic Cavallo. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk to the members about the opportunities they have to better themselves in this Union through Piney Point and how important it is for us to donate to SPAD. Report to Log: "The only unusual thing that happened two trips ago was that coming from Puerto Rico a wj[iale got tangled SEA-LAND LEADER (Sea-Land up on the ship's screw and held us up for Service), October 11—Chairman, a few hours so we have to go to the Recertified Bosun A1 Whitmer; shipyard." Observed one minute of Secretary R. Macareeg; Educational silence in memory of our departed Director William R. Burgess. No brothers. disputed OT. Chairman read the Union ACHILLES (Newport Tanker oath of obligation to refresh memories Corp.), October 26—^Chairman, and to remind the younger members Recertified Bosun Michael Casanueva; what is to come when they upgrade and Secretary R. D. Bozeman; Educational become full members. Talk was given on Director C. R. Langford. No disputed duties to our Union and all were urged OT. A discussion was held on Piney to work for the Union's continued Point. Some of us older members think growth. Chief Mate, T. Moulton, sent it is a good thing and everyone who can down words of praise for the entire deck should take advantage of the opportu­ department and thanked them for a job nity to better themselves. The younger well done. The steward department was men who come from training at Piney commended for the little extras that go Point are needed. Report to Log: "We, into making a good ship better. the crew of the SS Achilles who have been on here a long time would like to SEA-LAND GALVESTON (Sea- say thanks to Captain R. Wolfe. He has Land Service), October 25—Chairman, done a great job on this ship. He has Recertified Bosun John Japper; Sec­ seen to it that most repairs were taken retary Norman Johnson. No disputed care of. You should have seen this ship OT. Chairman discussed the im­ when he came on. He has cleaned it up, portance of donating to SPAD and of got new refrigerators, icemakers, deep practicing safety aboard ship at all freezes, you name it, he has done it." times, liie steward will be getting off in BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), December to attend the Stewards October 26—Chairman, Recertified Recertification at Piney Point and Bosun Jose L. Gonzales; Secretary encourage all men to take advantage of George W. Gibbons; Educational Direc­ the programs the Union offers. More tor W. J. Dunnigan. $15.25 in ship's fund. trading means more money in your No disputed OT. Chairman reported that pocket. Next port Naha. the ship ran into bad weather coming SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land from Boston, Mass. If there are any Service), October 26—Chairman, Re­ repairs necessary due to the storm they certified Bosun Emilio Sierra; Secretary should be reported immediately. Voting C. E. Bell; Educational Director Robert is now going on at the Union halls to Henley Jr.; Deck Delegate Jam» W. elect a President and other officers. Read Fultz; Engine Delegate Raymond the Union Paper, the Log, to know what MachaJ; Steward Delegate Harold is going on from time to time. A vote of McLeer. No disputed OT. Chairman thanks to all department delegates for a asked all crewmembers to refrain from job well done. Next port Elizabeth. smoking on deck during refueling in Long Beach. Requested all entry rating WASHINGTON (Hudson WaterwaysX to upgrade and for everyone to take October 26—Chairman G. Cojrelli; advantage of the courses offered at Secretary H. Scypes; Engine Delegate M. Piney Point. The Log was received and Beny; Steward Delegate David Horton it was suggested for all to-read to keep Jr. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke to up with what is going on in the Union. A Red Campbell and Leon Hall and they vote of thanks to the steward depart­ received word that the ship's crew ment and the deck department from the performed their duties well. The Captain engine department for their coopera­ extended to the crew a job well done and tion. Report to Log: "Vessel will go to hopes to sail with the same men again. A shipyard on the 20th of November. It special vote of thanks to electrician will remain in the shipyard for 20 days. Rogers for showing movies by video tape The crew will fly home from the for crew. The video machine and tapes shipyard and the vessel will recrew on were Rogers own set. Observed one December 10, 1980 according to the minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Beaumont. company. Next port Long Beach. 26 / LOG / December 1980 UST ATLANTIC (Interocean Mgt.), October 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Clyde Kreiss; Educational Director L. C. Gayle; Steward Delegate Nelson Rodri­ guez. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a letter received from Vice President Red Campbell in regards to the fire aboard ship was read'. Discussed the importance of upgrading and donating to SPAD. Noted that there was a good crew on this trip and that everyone was doing his job. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. COVE TRADER (Cove Shipping), October 19—Chairman T. Gailas; Secretary M. Bruschini; Educational Director J. Rodriguez; Deck Delegate Ronald S. Davis. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Secre­ tary reported that everyone who qualifies should think about going to Piney Point to upgrade for better jobs and job security. At the present time anyone who goes to SHLSS to upgraide will have his transportation expenses refunded by the school. Educational Director wants the latest information about the courses at Piney Point so they can be posted on the ship for everybody that is plajining to upgrade. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baton Rouge. OGDEN LEADER (Ogden Marine), October 19—Chairman J. R. Colangelo; Secretary Ernie Hoitt; Educa­ tional Director Alan R. Gardner. No disputed OT. Secretary read the consti­ tutional amendment. He also advised that we will be getting 90 days store this voyage in the states. Educational Director reported that Piney Point has temporarily closed the QMED and FWT programs. Also that there should be no smoking on deck at anytime while at a loading or discharge dock. $34.50 in ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OGDEN MERRIMAC (Ogden Ma­ rine), October 19—Chairman T. S. Barnes; Secretary O. Esquive; Educa­ tional Director M. Akoon. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman requested all members to get all your repair lists ready so they can be turned over to the boarding patrolman. Payoff will be in Norfolk either Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. All members who qualify should go to Piney Point to upgrade and if you have the time, and .not the money to get there, the Union will pay transportation if you finish the course you are taking. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director Jerry Windham; Deck Delegate John Donaldson. No disputed OT. $150 in movie fund. There was a communication that was received that had some answers of questions we asked of SIU Vice President Red Campbell. Better attention should be given to those who are sick or injured and being sent to a doctor while in Panama. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baton Rouge, La. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Marine), October 4—Chairman F. Goethe; Secretary H. Ridgeway; Educational Director J. Barry. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that everyone read the Log and know what your Union is doing for you. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BENJAMIN HARRISON (Water­ man Steamship), October 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Director Charles Henley; Deck Delegate Norman D. Gillikin; Engine Delegate Daniel W. Clifford; Steward Delegate Ronald R. Moore. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Secretary reported that the crew list was mailed to Headquarters from Jeddah. Also, that all crewmembers should upgrade at Piney Point. There are some forms available also some forms for benefits. It was re­ ported that the jacks on the crane are very dangerous. They don't work properly. The storing of the crane is also unsafe. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vesscts; Ses-Land Liberator Bay Ridge Overseas Juneau Houston Dd Mundo Aredbo Del Viento Btuinqpien Bayamon Montpdicr Victoiy SM-Land Resource Sea-Land Economy Mt. Vernon Vktmy Mount Washbigton Sea-Land Pioneer Del Campo Sea-Land Maifcet Ultnunar Golden Monarch Ogden Potomac Cove Trader Sea-Land Exchange Overseas NataMe Tamara Guflden Point Julie Svita Mercedes Overseas Joyce Sea-Land Commerce Santa MagdUena Smta Cruz • Ihmscolorado Overseas Aleutian Ogdoi Ihivder StonewaO Jadtson Sea-Land Indepmdence Newark DdRio Cove Tide Sea-Land Omsumer Delta Norte Sea-Land Producer Walter Rice AguadiBa Dd Viento Santa Juana Mayaguez Sea-Land Pacer Tanqn Sugar Islander Sea-Land Trade Sea-Land Defender Brooklyn Sea-Land Express I �rr y.' —i^r -'' •• '"' •'''-•' f •-T' EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES DEALING WITH MARITIME RELATED AFFAIRS Continued from Page 6 Independent Agencies State Dept. International Boundary and Water Commission U.S. and Mexico Office of International Trade Office of Fisheries Affairs Office of Marine Science and Technology Affairs Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs National Security Council Interagency Group for Law of the Sea Office of Maritime Affairs Transporation Dept. ^ Maritime Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Coast Guard Office of Marine Environment and Systems Office of Merchant Marine Safety Marine Safety Council Research and Special Programs Administration Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Treasury Dept. U.S. Customs Service Inter-American Development Bank Internal Revenue Service International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Monetary Fund Civil Aeronautics Board • Environmental Protection Agency Export-Import Bank of the United States ^ Federal Maritime Commission • Federal Trade Commission U.S. International Trade Commission Interstate Commerce Commission National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration National Labor Relations Board National Transportation Board Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Office of Personnel Management Panama Canal Commission Small Business Administration Water Resources Council Federal Communications Commission ^ National Science Foundation ' " Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Delaware River Basin Commission Susquehanna River Basin Commission Tennessee Valley Authority International Development Cooperation Agency Agency for International Development •i ;• Cove Sailor Committee THE TANKERMAN TEAM r- .•A Here's the Ship's Committee of the ST Coi^eSa/'/or (Cove Shipping) last month at the Exxon Dock, Bayway, NJ, They are (front I. to r.) AB R. L. Cooper, deck delegate; Chief Cook La' France Smith, steward delegate and Chief Steward/Baker John Miller, secretary-reporter. In the back row (I. to r.) are Recertified Bosun Jim Elwell, ship's chairman and Edward Henry, engine delegate. Santa Barbara Committee Welt trained Seafarers acc^ting the challenge ... To Be The Best! To get the Job done! SlU Rep Teddy Babkowski (seated 2nd r.) got a friendly welcome late last month from (on his r.) Crew MesSman Julio Kotan at a payoff aboard the SS Santa Barbara (Delta Line) at Port Newark. NJ The Ships Committee and crewmembers are (seated I. to r.) Cook,-'Baker Jimmy Mann, steward delegate. Wiper John McLain and 2nd Electrician Tim Stagg Standing (I. to r) are AB Luis Morales, deck delegate: R(3certifled Bosun Stan Jandora. ship s chairman: Chief Steward C. White, secretary-reporter and OS David Ace Aelick A skilled tankerman is necessary to move liquid cargoes, maintain pollution control and prepare the vessel for CISCG inspection. Safety and firefighting are also taught. >• A tankerman course starts every 2 weeks beginning Jan. 15; Jan. 29; Feb. 12. December 1980 iKfe;' • J' I- fniii p LOG wWMi 27 -. �rx'ST^^rar's ^ .„..I-.-zr Raymond Earnest Haulcomb, 52, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief engineer for Mobile Towing from 1946 to 1980. Brother Haulcomb was born in Flamington, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Joseph Holman Roberts, 63, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a general ste­ ward utility. Brother Roberts was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Hackensaek, N.J. Julio Indalicio Santiago, 63, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Santiago walked the picket lines in both the N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Catano, P.R. • ")' , •; ;•- >- Eugene William Repsch,62,joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook for McAllis­ ter Brothers from 1950 to 1980, P.F. Martin & Co. from 1956 to 1968 and Curtis Bay Towing Co. Brother Repsch was a member of the Tilesetters Union, Focal 1800 from 1946 to 1952. He was also a member of theNMU. Boatman Repsch is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Minersville, Pa., he is a resident of Philadelphia. •>s.: Charles Gordon Shaw, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a captain for McAllis­ ter Brothers from 1965 to 1980 and for Moran Towing from 1962 to 1965. Brother Shaw sailed 39 years. He was a former member of the NMU Local 333. Boatman Shaw was born in Richmond, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Raymond Joseph Kane, 73, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing as a cook. Brother Kane also sailed during World War II. He at one time cooked in a RussianAmerican restaurant. Born in Lex; ingt(^, Kyi, he is a resident of Mt. Clemens, Mich. EIrIck Harrison Horsman, 65, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and captain for Curtis Bay Towing from 1941 to 1980 and for Red Star Towing from 1937 to 1941. Brother Horsman was a former member of the MM & P and the IBL Union Local 1700. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Salisbury, Md. Charles Francis McGovem, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bridgeman for the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Eastern District Terminal from 1950 to 1960. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Point Pleasant Boro, N.J. Eldred John Stark, 67, joined- the Union in 1938 in the port of Pt. Huron, Mich, sailing as an AB. Brother Stark sailed 20 years and for Kinsman Marine. He was born in Marine City? Mich, and is a resident of Algonac, Mich. John Smith Parkin, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a pilot and mate for McAllister Brothers from 1965 to 1980. Brother Parkin was born in f Beaufort, N.C. and is a resident of 5 Deptford, N.J. Frank Joseph Raleigh, 71, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for Cur­ tis Bay Towing from 1946 to 1980. Brother Raleigh was a former member of the MM & P and the ILA. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Raleigh was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Yeadon, Pa. Luke B. Scariano, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deckhand and chief engineer for Crescent Towing from 1951 to 1980. Brother Scariano was bom in New Orleans and is a resident there. i.: John Miller Retiring After Wild and Wooly Sea Career -s Anyone who thinks that Amer­ ica's merchant marine isn't this nation's 4th Arm of Defense, just ask SIU steward/baker John Miller. He'll open a drawer in his foc'sle and proudly pull out his U.S. Maritime Service Bars from three wars. He has service bars from World War II from three theaters of war, the Atlantic, the Mediter­ ranean and the Middle East. He also has service bars'from the Korean and Vietnam con­ flicts. A twist to Brother Miller's sea history is that he also spent time in the Army during the iCorean War as a paratrooper. He ••1 I PertmuOs 1 James Mulcahy Please get in touch with Angelo Liquori, Seafarers Accounting. You have a $50 hahy hond waiting to he sent out to you. But the Union does not know where to send it since you have moved and failed to give a forwarding address. You can write the Union, 6754th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. II232, or call 212-499^6600. .' J: ii'- Walter George Kaulhack Your family requests that you call home on an urgent matter. The telephone number is: 804-543-4377. k 28 / LOG / December 1980 was captured by the enemy and tortured by having part of a finger cut off. He spent 18 months as a POW. But Seafarer John Miller has come through it all in fine shape. Presently, he's sailing aboard the Cove Sailor. But on Jan. 4, 1981, when he turns 55, Brother Miller is going to call it a day and take a well deserved Early Normal Retirement. M iller's first trip was as a wiper on the Liberty ship John W. Hoyt in 1943. And the run? You guess­ ed it! Murmansk. His ship never made it through. It was tor­ pedoed, but Miller made it through in one piece. . Here's our best to Seafarer John Miller, We wish him smooth sailing and good-luck in the years ahead. As he looks forward to retire­ ment, Brother Miller has no regrets. He will be kept more than busy running a small importexport business in Clearwater, Fla. with his wife, Jean. Miller, who ships primarily out of Tampa, is well known in the Gulf as a strong union man ready to step forward for any cause of the SIU. One more thing; he's a damn good cook and well liked by all his shipmates. People like John Miller make the SIU what it is today, a strong, growing, colorful union. Steward/Baker John Miller, donning his trademark of chefs hat and neckorohiof. shows off his Merchant Marine Service bars representing action in throe wars for ,the American merchant marine. |rst I �•:'r--?):;5-;-'' re-:I 3! The Lakes Picture Algonac Frankfort bo7h7rm.tXt^Th1a^'TM-r ^ She s being readied for use should the voIurJl 7K inspection, of a third carferiy. volume of business demand the use Chicago SlU-contrarted American Steamship Co has scheH.,i<.H 11 u- . the winternavigation season this year Thevarethl / ships for Clair, H. Lee White. Sam Laud BuffalJ ^ f^^rbor. St. Mariner. Roger M. Kyes. Belle River Adam^'^E r^^'f Detroit Edison. Cornelius and the slated for a winter run and Huron Cement will (Litton) is carriers. That brings the number of SITI r""I or two cement expected to participate in winter navieatin" vessels The reason' for th'e un^"c^n SIU Algonac port agent Jack Bluitt is that "bu.inl l shipping, says picked up. There's a big demand fo^ o" stockpiles. • "Mostly to replenish • » » ribbon-cutting ceremonv Thio 'locked at the terminal for the ceremony. Chicago port agent Joe Sigler paid her a servicing visit. Octrcrft went down with all ha^s^fn Lake^^lD? with ceremonies herl earliest o.L„g da,.TnX ?"sUO~ ^mund Fitzgerald v/hich ^975, was marked wr?a'L°'td''t^!7e"Mrnt?'S^^^ »'«> ™4morial sanctuary bell was tolled 29 times on?? f" 77" "ic crewmen. f"' ^''l' »f <hc Fitzgerald's Chm?h'''Ws'l7???^St\rag^'7'tto^ Mariners of what the Great Lakes are amf th? n • '' " recognition Lakes are and the personnel who work them" he said. * 0.h^«. "e about a week Z tht m?u™ ^o^m^^Sr H * * quSLntal!?.ta'??tmh''tLTrr^ '^°~on Clubs, among """ » the carfeny collided with the dock at St IgI,Me"'Mch°Th""®^ injuries to the SIU crew but the rA/a,A„o " There were no and she's stiU thete ">» aWpyard for repaits Now the state is pondering her future Thf»ir'ro ^ • j • her to diesel. They're also considerin« " • ^ considermg converting ^-.plac7oftheCi???rh=3r^^^ thSteXX'ItfrSn'ht^H^hirh fta?"-'"' .7:/ - Testiag, tMtiiig... and...critical habitats " ^ ^ ^ grounds com???; trb^UTlatomyo^ l""rt pro^am'next ycTrL testing a fuel made from finelv prmmH ship traffic. brought on by icebreaking and • » .» Day'j;e"BMtTi;,oojrt^7^ 7'" "Democrat, n° "" ^ Rep. Robert M. Carr forme'? MM77emblvman' 14th C D wi?? ??. 7 P°""" _in f^.u. with the strong backing of the Union. the, election of f™" Michigan's 1st Pension Check for Deloatch . W- ° Canton, will be fuel oil. Severaldiffer»Tooal ?ifr?^ in heavy marine one is actuaUy used on a Great Lake7e" v«s'd ThZ '7°'"^ part of an on-going studv to determine K 1 T Costing program is affect the Perf.frmaL"tV:ptS lost his Con Jill ^ aaid, "Carr vited ^;™7^;^J''"<^"«»' °«'^"'"a«twoyears,-Blui„ an Ohio i Coal Futures and^LS^fn mttrgfe" XuSsTf ""'7^" States, with abundant coal deposits is expected to become a ma' pr^ueing chough ?or b1t?°d« 7,3 June, President Carter and ,?rCe?s o7 ,tr 7™'^ Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Japan agreed tL nT®' the United "chief producer and exnnrtfr rsf i <• would be the /vfS size can really begin program of major Lakes. The port of Erie Pa now hac Q f ® Great ".ri-Tra Shortly. The plan calls for construction nf !7 fsj Pensio^Seck /7fS?P"D^'oatch when he picked up his fceived his check I" of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Deloatch. left, Icoatch 'srnooth JlS B°"ser. We all wish Brother 'luoin saiim in his retirement years. J" ® released S.r.'^s.r.ct^i;rriJrF~ -vSi- ' ¥ December 1980 / LOG / 29 �-:i;' Boat People, Saved, Clothed, Fed By SIU Crew • HEN Christmas time nears, the spirit of brother­ hood is supposed to be rein­ forced. But the crew of the SIUcontracted Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) didn't need the spirit of Christmas last August to practice brotherhood of the sea. W ^ r It was on the morning of Aug. 11 when the crew of the Trans­ colorado spotted a 40-foot boat drifting in the choppy and rainbeaten waters of the South China Sea. On board were 67 Viet­ namese refugees. A full story on the incident ran in the September issue of the Log. But last month the Log received photos of the refugees from Seafarer Phillip Livingston, cook and baker on the ship, and we decided to recap the story to go along with some of the pictures. A heavy squall was in progress when.the refugees' boat was seen about 50 yards from the ship. The Transcolorado, which is chart­ ered by the Military Sealift Command, was on her way from the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to the U.S. Naval Station at Subic Bay in the Philippines. According to SIU Bosun Victor Ardowski, a pilot ladder was used to bring the stronger refugees on board while a stretcher was used for the children, babies, and those who were sick. On the night of the rescue, Ardowski reported, a Special Meeting was called at which the SIU brothers took up a voluntary collection to help the boat people. The contributions were used to buy items for the refugees from the ship's Slop Chest, such as, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, candies, gum, cigarettes, and some Tee shirts. The 67 refugees taken aboard the Transcolorado had been at sea three days, a relatively short time compared to the length of A young Vietnamese refugee appropriately displays a bar of Lifebuoy soap aboard the ship that became the "lifebuoy" to him and 66 of his countrymen. 1 time some boat people spend on the water. Although they were in good physical condition, the captain of the ship said the refugees "looked utterly bedraggled and fatigued when they were picked up, but were very well behaved." iU^ o,u:.* r.Q«/< tF#» rAfiioppc "Innlfpi One little tellow salutes tor the camera in this photo aboard the Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) with some of the refugees and Seafarer Adolph Lamonthe, pantryman (seated).. Photos taken by Seafarer Phillip Livingston. Though some of the clothes they got on board ship may not fit just right, the refugees-shown here two days after their rescue-don't seem to mind one bit. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION DONT GET TANGLED UP WITH DRUGS IF CAUGHT YOU LO$e YOUR RAPER$ FOR LIFE/ .V" �Timothy Ray Van Pelt Seafarer Tim­ othy Ray Van Pelt, 22, in 1978 graduated from HLS. He now sails as an FOWT. Brother Van Pelt upI graded to FOWT in Piney Point, Md. in 1979. He is a holder of the lifeboat, firefighting, LNG and CPR tickets. Van Pelt lives in Baltimore and ships out of that port and the port of New York. Norman Bull Seafarer Nor­ man Bull, 23, graduated from the HLS Trainee Program in 1978. Brother Bull up­ graded to AB there this year. He has the life­ boat, firefighting I CPR endorsements. Bull ships from the port of New York. Michael Woods Seafarer Michael Woods, 27, is a HLS Trainee Pro­ gram graduate. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1977. Brother Woods earned the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR tickets. Mike lives in Chevy Chase, Md. and ships out of the port of Baltimore. Jaime L. Quinones Seafarer Jaime L. Qui­ nones, 29, grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in 1973. He now sails as a cook and baker. Brother Qui­ nones holds the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR endorsements. Seafarer Quinones was born in Ponce, P.R. and is a resident there. He ships out of the port of New York. • John R. Picciolo Jeffrey A. Peltz Michael Tewes Seafarer John R. Picciolo, 24, ) graduated from the , HLSS in 1973. He sails as an AB, a rating which he earned this year. He also earned the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat endorsements. He was born in Miami. Brother Picciolo attended college studying for a B.S. in Business Law. Seafarer Picciolo is a former member of the Musicians Union. He says he recently wrote a leather-bound book, entitled "Emo­ tional Access*' ready for New York publication next year. He lives in Miami Beach, Fla. Picciolo ships out from all ports. Seafarer Jef­ frey A. Peltz, 26, graduated from the HLS Entry Trainee Program in 1975. Brother Peltz upgraded to fireman-watertender therein 1977 and got LNG training in 1978. He earned the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR endorsements. Peltz says he's "wait­ ing to get into the next available QMED class." He lives in Massapequa, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. ,Seafarer Michael Tewes, 24, is a 1978 graduate of the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship (HLSS) Entry Trainee Pro• gram, Piney Point, Md. Brother Tewes upgraded to AB there the same year. He has the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), firefighting and lifeboat tickets. And he is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Tewes lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Gregory A. Peer Seafarer Gregory A.Poer, 23, graduated from the HLSS in 1978. He up­ graded to AB there this year. Brother Poer also sails as a tankerman in the inland field. He holds the lifeboat, firefighting, LNG and CPR tickets. Poer lives in Lynnwood, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. Notice On Job Coil Procedure (inland) When throwing in for work during a Job call at any SiU Hiring Hail, boatmen must produce the following: • membership certificate (where possessed) • registration card ' • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND Stanley Vane Seafarer Stan­ ley Vane, 22, graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Vane up­ graded to FOWT there in 1979. He has the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR schooling. Born in the port of Baltimore, he ships out of that port. Jesse J. Thrasher Seafarer Jesse J. Thrasher sails as a chief stew­ ard. a rating he upgraded to in 1978. Brother Thrasher holds the CPR, LNG. lifeboat and fire' • fighting tickets. He ships out of the port of Seattle. Pierce J. Porter Seafarer Pierce J. Porter, 56. sails as a FOWT since he upgraded to that rating at the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Porter has the firefight­ ing. lifeboat and CPR tickets. He ships out of the port of Norlolk. ...AND MAKE MONEY. The cargo doesn't move without the skill and say-so of the Chief Pump­ man. ffe's top man. So he earns top dollar for his skills. Get those skills Get your Chief Pumpman endorsement Take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course at SHLSS. It starts Feb. 16 and continues through Mar. 26. To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact SHLSS. December 1980 / LOGi 31 �k"' •- • ' • • * I' •- • •v-,_ - :••,••, iA'ff Larry Dockwiller Floyd Mitchell, Jr. Bill Wroten Donald Ga Nung Rudy DeBolsslere Ronald Fluker Willie Wilson Bob Scarsborough Bud LeClaIr Henry B. Donnelly Junior Hughes Andrew Reasko 12 More Complete Steward Reoert Program -ri^„ *OX lI-»_ xr il .. . .. The recent Steward Recerti- they had obtained from taking fication Class ended on an the Program to help their upbeat note, with the mem­ fellow shipmates. bers of the graduating class The Stewards were involved receiving their certificates at in vigorous two month internthe monthly membership iii^iiiuc;i oi 11 u ^ meeting at the Headquarters ® divided their time Building in New York City. between the Seafarers Harry Upon receiving their dipio- Lundeberg School of Seamas, a number of Stewards "Tranship and Headquarters. pledged to use the knowledge Among other things, the Stewards studied the various benefit plans available to members of this union. When they go back to their ships, they will be able to rustle up plenty of know-how with their usual quota of fine meals. The Stewards were also exposed to the union's Wash­ ington operations in a one day visit to the nation's Capitol. During their visit to Wash­ ington D.C., the Stewards visited the Transportation Institute, a non-profit organi­ zation aimed at promoting maritime research and devel­ opment, and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, where they \yere given an indepth briefing on the SlU's legislative activities. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety eeing a blind man walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must he a terrible thing to he unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. AH you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and cohnseling^^ he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are Fighting ijj •the same tough battle he is hack to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road hack to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you II be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. S I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. I I I Address I I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A VaUey Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 W: 32 / LOG / December r980 (Zip) �Seafarers Pluck 17 Off Stricken Panamanian Ship S-L Patriot Crew Keys At'Sea Pacific Rescue I Ts not just good seafaring skills that make American seamen the best in the world. It's also the fact that U.S. merchant mariners are ready and willing to offer assistance to those aboard distressed vessels any time, anywhere. 'z: ZZZff'- ' ' s'i-,'". • ' yy • V ss -v; ,,yy'ZytZifyAZyr A recent case-in-point was the role the SlU-contracted SeaLand Patriot played last month in the at-sea rescue of 17 crewmen from a foreijgn-flag break bulk/container vessel. y -. ' rz.- Mid-morning on Nov. 13, the Patriot's master, Gapt. David R. Patterson, received a message from Coast Guard headquarters in Honolulu that the Panaman­ ian-flag ship Sunshine Island was without power in rough seas. 1 ' •' Part of the SlU crew aboard the Patriot as they prepared This inflatable liferaft was used to transport Sunsh/ne Island crewmen to the Patriot and supplies back to the foreign-flag to pass lines to the. Sunshine Island, in background. vessel, Photos by Seafarer Emlllo V. Sierra engineroom had caused the safety aboard the Sea-Land the Sea-Land Patriot had power failure. The crew of the containership. completed the rescue and was The Patriot was en-route to foreign flag ship was without , Food, batteries and other once more en-route to Yoko­ Yokohama, about 1500 miles food and other vital supplies and supplies were then passed via hama. She arrived on schedule east of Japan when they received the Sunshine Island's lifeboats liferaft from the Patriot to the Nov. 17. the distress call. The Sunshine were inoperable. crewmen who were remaining Hats off to the SlU crew and Island was without power some Hampered by stormy weather, aboard the Sunshine Island uniW the officers of the Sea-Land 237 miles west of the Patriot's the Sea-Land Patriot accom­ a tug, dispatched from Osaka, Patriot for acting in the finest position. plished the rescue operation as Japan, arrived to tow them in. tradition of the Union and the When they arrived at the efficiently as possible. Crewmen Bygone o'clock that afternoon U.S. merchant marine. Sunshine Island's location, the from the Patriot passed a line to crew of the Patriot learned that a the disabled Sunshine Island and 2 Stowaways Arrested on S-L Resource fire in the Panamanian vessel's hauled 17 of that vessel's crew to British police cornered two stow­ captain of the unwanted guests as aways on the SlU-manned Sea- the ship was enroute from BremerLand Resource after several hours haven to New York in the English of a hide-and-seek search through­ Channel. The captain notified the 4^ ''' J. out the ship. British Coast Guard which in­ One of the stowaways was armed structed the vessel to be brought with a rifle, but the two gave up into Berry Head where she would be without a shot being fired when it- ^boarded by police and immigration was inevitable that they could not officials. escape. The cat-and-mouse chase took The stowaways were discovered place with the stowaways scurrying by one of the Resource's crew among the maze of containers below members as he inspected the ship's deck..The cops finally cornered the cargo of containers. The stowaways duo who were promptly arrested. had apparently set up camp with One of the stowaways .said he was food and bedding in one of the Swiss while it was believed that the The Sea-Land Patriot was enroute to Yokohama when she learned the containers. other was on the run from the ranamanlan Sunshine Island (above) was in trouble and needed help; The crewmembcr notified the Foreign Legion. '• ft - .• ' . •- i.- • . ' -T S'L Voyager, New D-9, Working Far East Run "Voyager" is the name of the unmanned spacecraft that re.centlyjourneyed millions of miles to the planet Saturn and beyond. A new SlU-contracted ship— though she'll be bound to this planet Earth—is also named Voyager." It's an appropriate •appellation, since the Sea-Land (Sea-Land Service, Inc.) will hopefully be traveling over thousands of miles of ocean propelled by her fuel efficient diesel engines. She's one of 12 new D-9 class diesel-powered containerships to he built this year by the company and to be manned by Seafarers. All of the vessels have been christened and many of them, like the Sea-Land Voyager, are already in operation. The ships should all be crewed within the next few months, The building of these 12 vessels represents the largest single containership construction pro­ gram ever to be undertaken by a private carrier. The Sea-Land Voyager, like her sisterships, weighs 23,424 DWT and can handle five times the cargo volume of a C-1. Yet she does it with far greater efficiency and travels one-third faster. Each of the new D-9 class containerships operates at a service speed of 22 knots. The vessels can make a round trip run between the U.S. West Coast and Asia without refueling. They are expected to provide a 35 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over steam turbine vessels of comparable size and speed. According to the company, these diesel ships can also burn a wider variety of fuels, including the least expensive ones. Like her 11 sisterships, the SeaLand Voyager can carry both 35ft. and 40-ff. containers. The 745- ,ft. ships have an 839-container capacity with 165 slots allocated for refrigerated cargoes and 34 for bulk liquid tanks. The Sea-Land Voyager was built at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Kobe, Japan as were two other D-9's. Four of the ships were con­ structed by Mitsubishi at their yard in Nagasaki, Japan. Three of the containerships were con­ structed at the Mitsui Engineer­ ing and Shipbuilding Co. yard in Tamano, Japan, and two were built at the Hyundai Industries Co. shipyard in Ulsan, Korea. December 1980 / LOG / 33 f; -••K. 'S • �:^»i;T.' Cops Cite Seafarer for Saving 2-Year Old There's a two-year old girl in Sacramento who will grow up to be a healthy, and hopefully happy, young lady thanks to the heroic efforts of Seafarer Joseph English. English saved young Christine Keller with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation after she was hit by a car while playing in a toy wagon. The 59-year old Seafarer wit­ nessed the incident and rushed to the girl's aid. When he reached her, she was unconscious and •'"• J Deposit in the SIU jL^Biood BankIt's Your Life -• didn't appear to be breathing regularly. So Brother English used mouth-to-mouth resuscita­ tion to restore regular breathing until the ambulance arrived to take over. Brother English's heroism and quick action did not go un­ noticed. About a month after the incident, he was presented with a Citation for his lifesaving efforts by the Sacramento Police De­ partment. Attending the ceremony, feel­ ing fine and frisky, was twoyear old Christine Keller with her mom. Brother English, who said it was the first time he ever had to use mouth-to-mouth resuscita­ tion, stated emotionally that little Christine "is now a part of my life." Our hats are off to Seafarer Joseph English for displaying a cool head and deep concern for his fellow man when it counted most—when a little girl's life was on the line. USPHS Has 24-Hour Toll Free Number Seamen and boatmen can use a toll free number 24 bours a day to locate the nearest Public Health Service hospital outpatient clinic, contract physician, or emergency health services. The service is provided from the Nassau Bay, Tex. PHS hospital. Anywhere outside of Texas, the number is 800-231-SHIP. From inside Texas, the number is 800-392-SHIP. Also, the Tele­ phone Company requires that when you call long distance you first dial the number 1. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31,1980 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • ^.^•rv:.>,;.- ; Boston —i New York t Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk.... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco.. Wilmington Seattle «... Puerto Rico — Houston Port Arthur Algonac .................................. St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals .................................... ~Sr-«; • 0 0 0 3 0. 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 20 0 2 0 3 44 0 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 7 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 2 0 0 5 2 10 0 20 0 44 31 ; — ... '. ; ....^ — ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 4 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore— Norfolk Tampa Mobile I....... — New Orleans Jacksonville • San Francisco Wilmington — Seattle ..' Puerto Rico — Houston Port Arthur. .....; .... Algonac St. Louis Piney Point — ...• Paducah ". — ..• Totals • I 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 9 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 5 , 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 4 5 1 1 7 1 2 1 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 1 8 12 38 , 6 0 0 4 . 5 0 1 13 - 7 92 60 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 16 1 0 7 0 5 11 11 0 10 0 116 184 Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0_ 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 9 - a STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port -I ... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 19 0 0 0 0 25 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 I 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ?3 35 58 29 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-^ 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 15 21 22 112 63 211 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • '-Jv' • '• In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various jjorts, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.Y. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10118 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaptan, Heyman, Greenberg, Cngelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer «Sc Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813)'879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 DECK DEPARTMENT Port ? TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Legal Aid Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White Two Main Street Gloucester, Ma.ssachusetts 01930 Tele. #(617) 283-8100 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Pla/a Seattle, Washington 98119 . Tele. #(206).285-3610 CHICAGO, ILI.. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-63.30 34 •/ LOG / December 1980 ;. • .'-y- ,•1 �..L'.'/I SIU Tug Enterprise Makes Living in Gulf Oil Trade The tugboat Enterprise (lOT) and her crew of SIU boatmen were seen in Port Everglades, Florida on one of their frequent stops in the area. They were in ^ ' fli port awaiting a load of oil for their huge tow, the barge Ocean 262. The barge is actually the forward end of an old T-2 tanker which was cut off and modified to facilitate towing. Needless to say, the Enterprise tows a shipload of oil. Regular stops on the Gulf run for the Enterprise, besides Port goula and Gulfport, Miss. The vessel is part of IOT*s deepseagoing Mariner fleet. • :• I-,: <, Aboard the lOT tug Enterprise at Port Everglades, Fla., is tug Captain Joseph W. Berryman. Whipping up a chicken dinner in the Enterprise's galley is cook Joe "Pete" Pietras. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Catching some Florida sun as he does some painting on the Enterprise's deck is AB Bob Tyler. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board " 275 - 20th Street, Bropklyn, N.Y. II2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, cither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. LONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are availi'hlc in all SIU halls. The.se contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship oi boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for O'l" on the proper ''bcjis and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so aflfected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gull. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Pretty as a picture. lOT's tug Enter­ prise. snapped dockside in Port Ever­ glades. Fla. patrolman or other Union olficial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, olficer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has beer, reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. Irom among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any olVicial capacity in the SIU unless an otlicial 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 anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an olficial receipt, but feels,that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SjU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. AH contributions arc 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 improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. if at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, qr that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. December 1980 I LOG / 35 �•r... t.'V •i;. 'v: •iV ••|#' t's i •f i i i I I •i i. I :"4 ..•<4 '3. i: •f ,>i Pension e r Edelmiro "Ed" Albarran, 63, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is., N.Y. on Aug. 23. Brother Al­ barran joined the port of Baltimore sailing in the steward department for Sea-Land and Puerto Rico Marine. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Albarran was born in Yauco, Ponce, P.R. and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Burial was in St. Raymond Cemetery, the Bronx. Surviving are his widow, Angelita; his mother, Mrs. Maria Morela and two sisters, Aida and Julia Morel. Pensioner Osvaldo Rivera Delgado, 74, .died of hepatitus in the Fernandez Me­ morial Hospital, Bayamon, P.R. on Aug. 18. Brother Delgado joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He was born in Mayaguez, P.R. and waS a resident of Bayamon. Surviving are his widow, Alicia; a son, Ferderick and two daughters, Ruth and Maria. Francis "Frank" Winthrop Draper Jr. Ill, 28, died on Sept. 12. Brother Draper joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1979 sailing both inland I and deep sea as a chief engineer and chief electrician on the Tug Adventurer (Crowley Marine) for Hydro of Delaware and for SeaLand. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces. Seafarer and Boatman Draper was born in Washington, D.C. and was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow and his father, Frank of Jacksonville; Harry Leonard Oakes, 56, suc­ cumbed to heart disease at home in New Orleans on May 1. Brother Oakes joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a FOWT for the Delta Line. He was born in Haverhill, Mass. Seafarer Oakes was also a member of the SUP. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Betty of San Francisco; three sons. Seafarer Frank Oakes, David and Mark of Chesapeake, Va.; a daughter, Jane; his mother, Ethel of San Pedro, Calif, and two sisters, Camile of Lawrence, Mass. and Mrs. Wilma Johnson of Jacksonville. 36 / LOG / December 1980 James Walter Sumpter Jr., 53, died of heart-lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Aug. 15. Brother Sump­ ter joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook and chief steward for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co. and the Delta Line. He was on the Delta Shoregang from 1975 to 1980. Seafarer Sumpter was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Born in Kokomo, Ind., he was a resident of Metairie, La. Cremation took place in the St. John Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Helen Yvonne; three sons, Michael, Van Vlaenderen of New Orleans and James Jr.; four daughters, Catherine, Barbara Jean of New Orleans, Mrs. Margaret Anii Hirstuius of Metairie and Deborah Louise. Albert Ray­ mond Kennedy, 28, died in Slidell, La. on June 29. Brother' Kennedy I joined the SIU in 1969 following his I graduation from the HLS, Piney Point, Md. He sailed as an AB and QMED. Seafarer Kennedy upgraded in 1971. Bom in Bogulusa, La., he was a resident of Pearl River, La. Burial was in Evans Creek Cemetery, Pearl River. Surviving are his widow, Denise; a son, Albert Jr.; a daughter, Brandie; his father, Luther of Pearl River; a brother, Alvin and a sister, Rosa, both of Slidell. Hector Rene Rosado, 29, died of pneumonia in the Nasisau County Medical Center, East Meadow, L.L, N.Y. on Aug. 5. Brother RoI sado joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB for Sea-Land, Puerto Rico Marine and Dixie Carriers. He graduated from the HLS in 1966. Seafarer Ro^do was a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Div., Co. E and holder of the Bronze Star and Air Medals. A native of Mayaguez, P.R., he was a resident of Sayville, L.L, N.Y. Interment was in Guanica Municipal Cemetery, Guayanilla, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Gricel; a son. Hector Jr. and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo and Olga Rosado of Guayanilla. P e n s i on e r Paul Kronbergs, 74, succumbed to pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J. on Apr. 19. Brother Kronbergs joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He sailed 44 years. And he walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Kronbergs was bora in Latvia, USSR, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Hoboken. Cremation took place in the Rose Hill Crematory, Linden, N.J. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Peter (Christine) Aron of New York City. Pensioner Eugene Frederick Seuthe, 67, died of cancer in the Buf­ falo (N.Y.) Medi­ cal Center on Aug. 19. Brother Seuthe joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1953 sailing as a bosun for the American Steamship Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in both World War II and the Korean War. Laker Seuthe was born in Alsace Lorraine, France and was a resident of Buffalo. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Surviving is his widow. Rose Marie. . Pensioner Henry Trowell Buckner, 67, died of pneumonia in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Mar. 6. Brother Buckner joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a bosun. He sailed 50 years. Seafarer Buckner was born in Hampton, S.C. and was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in Greenwich-Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is a brother, James of Savannah. Blagglo Famlgllo, 64, died of lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on July 12: Brother Famiglio joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1960 sailing as a waiter for the Delta Line for 29 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Famiglio was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Arabi, La. Burial was in Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are a brother, • Paul of New Orleans and two sisters, Mrs. Jerome-J. (Marguerite) Abodieof Arabi and Nancy. Bryant Layton Holloway,21,died from injuries in a fall before arrival at Christian Hos­ pital N.E., St. Louis County, on Aug. 2. Brother Holloway joined the SIU in 1977 following his gradua­ tion from Piney Point as class bosun. He sailed as an AB since 1979. Bora in St. Louis, he was a resident there. Inter­ ment was in Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis County. Surviving are his mother, Carol and his father, James of Hazelwood, Mo. Pensioner John Joseph Kane, 76, passed away from heart and kidney failure in Providence Hos­ pital, Mobile on Mar. 14. Brother Kane joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was on the picketline in the 1965 Di.strict Council 37 beef. Seafarer Kane was born in California and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Nelle. Pensioner Arthur George Boyd, 75, passed away from kidney failure in the Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, Colo. On July 27. Brother Boyd joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a cook for 22 years. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Del Valle (Delta Line). Seafarer Boyd also worked as a butler and chauffeur. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Lakewood, Colo. Interment was in Dallas, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Beulah. Peter Marvin Blanchard, 54, died of a heart attack on arrivalat East Jefferson Hospital, Me­ tairie, La. on Apr. 26. Brother Blan­ chard joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 36 years. Seafarer Blanchard received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Del Sol (Delta Line). And he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Laurel Valley, La., he was a resident of Kenner, La. Burial was in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are a daughter, Geraldine Anita Rodriguez and a sister, Mrs. A1 (Margaret) Blazio of Metairie. Atanaslo Donex Espino, 81, passed away from a heart attack in the San Francisco General Hospital on Sept. 5. Brother Espino • joined the SIU in I the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 22 years and walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Espino was born in Policarpio, Espino, P.I., was a U.S. naturalized citizen and was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Robert of San Francisco and two daughters, Maria and Georgia. Recertified Bosun Leo Wil­ liam Gallagher Jr., 54, died of heart failure on the North Atlantic aboard the S-L 7 Galloway on Apr. 2. Brother Galla­ gher joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1976. Seafarer Gallagher sailed 37 years and ' rode the CjS Long Lines (Transoceanic Cable). And attended the 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11 and helped to organize Cities Senice. Gallagher also did some private Hying. A native of Chelsea, Mass.. he was a resident of Jal, N.M. Interment was in Kermit, Tex. Surviving are his father. Leo of Chelsea and a sister. Evelyn also of Chelsea. �liv ;; ^. Oefeo Osro Boyd, passed >1 from hear. J '* faiP„„ "^fr-frng fr the K">«s DaughtersHospital, Brookfc»>'on. Miss, on ~ -.ct i-iug. ^ p , Boyd joined the ^"S- 8. Brother • t fr^nsioner J, i""?"' 83. passed 3way from a heart ®^ack m Baptist Hospital, Miami, I V FrL\"' 'EZ^' DeBoch.,®"?;' ''•eti of a lung ail-' ment in Hunting. 26 "" ^"iy •'"'J' % 5 .®™ther I", «<>»P"at I.0P52 in "Ll-t."- . Robert William Powell 45 ^ 'n the Mississippi River'Ju ,B«"in.o,e and Oh^fond for the /i™- H-Y. from 1939 f„ Beook•"pen a union m™ij He had nattveofAvon,Ma» h of Huntington inf '™" resident -"V^SS , "Si oner John Heniy MorExxon Docks, East Bat off the 64, died in Candler General l^nion ,n the port of NZ^ J W^Pital, savanfn AB. He aJso sailed for^ "ah on Sept. 14 last year. Boatman Pnu, Towing Brother Morris Hew York aZZlT"ora Norfbllc. Burial tvas ® '•esident "f of ^^e SIH in Horfolk. Cemetery, Norfolk c'" Cawn u '" ^"^ing as a hn widow, Ann Flore are his Savannah and u/ Wr. and Z Eva Parent B"rial Z in T " 'wrs. Evan and Eucv Pouf«ii l^emorial GarH. Lawn f(Allied TZZ) " '"S BPWok Cettety'Sr" «' "»8 is a tiaughto' BPH"™ rr"""-Jean of Hantington. r„f fas'oner ^bJames Piih. 8". passed sway from i„ fa'Inre „ Petersburg (Va., general Hospital I— °a-inly26.Brother BiH 'n 1939 in the port of Hf "" as a waiter and saLn sailing Years and duting wZlT'T « „l'bnsioner r Harold Barker, 64, died in St. Eliz­ abeth Hospital, 'be PieketlfnriJ He was Beaumont, Tex Harbor beef. finr„ • '^61 N Y ™ I^. 6, 1979.' Indies, he was a natura^^®"*'®^ ^^st .Hfother Barker and was a tesidentSf a'' ®' "'fren Joni^ the Umon WM in the James M W^Jk? Ba-fal Tex. in 1964 P°rt Arthur tfirAorid?^® wfliam '•>" the Florida Hospftm s 'j' 26, died «l Park Cemetery 'pete if""" Bfemorof injuries sustaiS jS""""' °'''P»<'o. 2nd engineer on regare two gran^ugS"? ®°™'YiP'-and-run truck wh-f" "™ok by a (Slade Towing) from 1950^'^^ ^rown Dixon and Barbara r5 ! Annette L. Orlando, Fla on a ^ walking in Mass. Jamaica Plains fr>f the Eeland Bowm ^ ° and /—' ^'3. on Anr 70 la ® " .a """• Mardones joined Wardones joined the iJnL - Bother -Pensioner Ram Ch- r. to 1950. Boatman BTT ^^48 oT the U.S. Army in WoAw « ® "Tampa in 1978 sailinc a" diseas" .Pensioner started sailing in IQ?-''He Q"een Elizabeth u " at the bom in FoZ I He ' WiHiam resident of Orange TL T \ a _Mardones sailed for Cro \ Kong on Feb Rowloon, Reynolds, 66, died from 1978 to 1979 anZ^ ^^ West ri first m Doyle Cemeten^ Stark! failure in Mariner. He was bnm ^/T' ^ messman He '^"*0 saihW ying are his widow nr ' 5^" ^tirviProvidence HOS a resident of Orlando r Francisco. CremaT^ ^ ^sident of San William, Michael RichZ' f'f^s Mobile on two daughters Barh Caiy; place in the Carey Hanw^0"g- Surviv n°" m ^"'3^ 2. Brother stepdaughter, km S^^''®sfrnnda Intennent was fn Mrs. Charlotte D sf joined Tark Cemetery, MiaZV l^°°^'awn '^ava, Hawaii and Si/ "fKailua -''er, Nilved Of Miamr^"^ ^u: cffTo::^:-^' ^ Pensioner passed away from Moore, 84 ^'frabeth, N.J attack i'n Moore joined the UnionAA t'le port of Phijad_. . " ^ C^^al isooin ^s en oiler on the ,"«l sailing M South Wha the Co., from (independent 8orninDila,S^™^„f ?82, He was H J. and teas a resld^m "r"^^'' <=''""'Y. bStTif '^^'SCO first sailina San ,'" '¥• He sailed Coast ant dayman and BR an assis^a-^PLandttefi'a' "•= Matson r^'iay was 60™^ Ha "an Mail Li„e. Natiomr, Memo^tTcem ".™'"'aa Baaflc, Honolulu H ^Vofthe are tiro brothers r ""' B"rviving and aisrets, M° and Samuel and Mrs. Bella c» ' F'hnoe Mitchell lulu. "alia Stanton, all „f „„™l : Cbing, ddB^tej^bfr^Marvin William IJtheportofMobilesamn^ San" capis,trs^^"; Srs„"™'- srssi" «Zr "" '"sident omirS -"si-s beart ""ackZ^thTpaTof^' in Wood Ridge S;/"rial Hospital FrankP 'ver Memo^ia. Surviving arn t ^ Mile 30. Brother MichamS ^"^une son, Hubert Jr tllAei' a the port of Elberta M" Z Norma Diane andn. ^°tma, as a deckhand OS sailing his mother, Sula ""®°^Mobileand ;-tchman on the J//T Arbor, Mich.) Car F1 ^Ann p^^'- . Mission, Mich Ftnnkfo t tau™ m Old of fnke Twso was i„ Crysta Mich. Su™vS"a"?: County nndtwosom Tf ""''''''ow,Elai„e «'cba=l. ^'^—Bmukfottaud ca„°e"""th''T'^died of u ' R ) PresbyterSen, "P'Pi'"' on p • Brother SHl in i944 in fh« joined the eZsu: T " Nov. 12 1970 D . Z r"""^' Rusebio Aniceto Salaaar, "l M!" •'"oiaon Memonal HospiMiami on May 29. Brother Sala^"rjoined theSlU ^ntson and Ap, ^"b Ca"^" °f US. Navy A ^ T'enegarao pV.™'™ of ''B®"'Calif ^ """""b'- Ted of Z Rico and was a Af' « Piedras, P.R. SurvivLt Ri® ^^"andadaughte^^^«^blow, _ -^^V4,'^®P°«t>fNeiv IMS iiMs gf0M.mm ^ "11 rne Wesf . ^'"ig Ursi S">„"".<'w"s"resSem:rr.'"««'-re®. HCIT" MZZPI ZZ'""' in HA '"""on of tte M e^ v"" BFEL. "Honolulu he was a ""k-"orn '"•onnent was i„ v" 'bere. Ceo'ctery, Hono"uln 0°"°' Memorial pf"8bter. Norma aun ™™® "re a C. Vap " sister. Mm. '^^9 Hubert "Tinv" '"'led 32 years SZ^^'"FOWT. .^Bon KemtX ^s borninAlLama anH"" 61, succumbed to oT Mobile. Inter^enf "^^^^^^^Ment Pensioner Salvador H i u cancer in the /Memorial Gardens Cem? succumbed to cancer in?' . SPHS Hospital, '"S are a son Gr. Surviv25, 1979. Brother ich ^^fttle on Nov. Nassau Bay, Tex ^"Shter, Mrs.' Laura ® the West Coast in 19^3 on on Mar. 24, 1979' Mobile and a brother cook for the Alaska Sif assistant Mohile. '• Heniy, also of Kennedy ^,^:*^ intheportofMAbf« resident of Zt7j% " ih^fMobL s^r " chief steward. He sailed ^ fonsioner frOB Fidel Art,„i„ wiuow, Mary. R'vera, 74, passed "way from cancer arey Micham CO .. . rnc-dent of Cold S^ri ' ^ ?^Xnr-JSg4S" •Y'dow, Alice and a son, Salel "" fThc.. Dank Wh4,f„7'".°® -e a M. Wheat, hoth ocZZZc7 • " "boatd the ''J'- He . B — y^'upire •" the the entry er/!.'".'"rating ^'rginia Beach. was ^ ^s a resident of December 1980 / LOG .^v;. 37 �m SF! ' hi • y• "1. ;• r Notice To Mariners •' •M.|7 '•-' ' - " .1. Upgrading Class Schedules For Jan.-June Are Announced W' yA • 4 , V O' i '3'* Ia • k' Upgrading class schedules for the first six months of 1981 are announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. To register for any of the following courses, use the Upgrading Application form which is published in this issue of THE LOG. January 1981 LNG: Jan. 5-Jan. 29. QMED: Jan. 15-April 9. FOWT: Jan. 29-Feb. 26. Marine Electronics: Jan. 5-Feb. 12. ^ ^ ^ ; Diesel (unlicensed): Jan. 5-Jan. 29. Diesel (Licensed/T.I. Scholarship): Jan. 5-Feb. 28. Conveyorman: Jan. 5-Jan. 29. Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): Jan. 5-Feb. 26. Able Seaman: Jan. 5-Jan. 29. ^ Lifeboatman: Jan. 2-Jan. 15; Jan. 15-Jan. 29, Jan. 29-Feb. 12. Tankerman: Jan. 2-Jan. 15; Jan. 15'-Jan. 29; Jan. 29-Feb. 12. February 1981 Pumproom Maintenance & Operation: Feb. 16-Mar. 26. Lifeboatman: Feb. 12-Feb. 26; Feb. 26-Mar. 12. Tankerman: Feb. 12-Feb. 26; Feb. 26-Mar. 12. , - .-.u,'... March 1981 LNG: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. FOWT: Mar. 26-April 23. Marine Electrical Maintenance: Mar. 2-April 23. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operation: Mar. 2-April 9. Diesel (unlicensed): Mar. 20-April 23. Diesel (Liccnsed/T.I. Scholarship): Mar. 20-May 21. Automation: Mar. 30-April 23. Welding: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. ^ Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): Mar. 30-May 14. Celestial Navigation: Mar. 2-April 2. PUot: Mar. 16-May 7. v Quartermaster: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. Able Seaman: Mar. 27-April 23. Lifeboatman: Mar. 12-Mar. 26; Mar. 26-Ai^il 9. Tankerman: Mar. 12-Mar. 26; Mar. 26-April 9. April 1981 LNG: April 27-M,ay 21. Able Seaman: April 24-May 21. Lifeboatman: April 9-April 23; April 23-May 7. Tankerman: April 9-April 23; April 23-May 7. May 1981 QMED: May 7-July 30. FOWT: May 21-June 18. Marine Electronics: May 25-July 2. Welding: May 25-June 18. Towhoat Operator: May 11-July 2. Celestial Navigation: May 25-June 25. Able Seaman: May 22-June 18. Lifeboatman: May 7-May 21; May 21-June 4. Tankerman: May 7-May 21; May 21-June 4. June 1^81 LNG: June 22-July 16. _ « , , an Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations: June 2-July 30. Diesel (unlicensed): June 22-July 16. Diesel (Licensed/T.I. Scholarship): June 22-Aug. 13. Pumproom Maintenance & Operation: June 8-July 16. Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): June 22-Aug. 6. Quartermaster: June 19-July 16. Lifeboatman: June 4-June 18; June 18-July 2. Tankerman: June 4-June 18; June 18-July 2. Courses may be added or cancelled, and dates may be changed, depending upon the particular needs of our membership and the special requirements of the industry. Two ships that pass In the day-the Del Campo (Delta) enroute to the port of Newark was snapped from the deck of the Ogden Challenger. In the background, the famous New York City skyline. In -the foreground of course is "Old Glory.' Notice On Shipping Procedures (Deep Sea) When throwing in for work during a Job call at any SlU Hiring Haii, seanien must pro­ duce the foiiowing: • membership certificate (where possessed) • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • vsdd, up^o-date passport in addition, when assigning a Job the dispatcher will com­ ply with the following Section 5, Subsection 7 of the SlU Shipping Rules: , "Within each class of senior? Ity rating in every Depart­ ment, priority for entry rating Jobs shall be given to all man who possess Lifeboat­ man endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole Judg­ ment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenu­ ating circumstances warrant such waiver." Also, all entry rated mem­ bers must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board has ruled that "C classiflcatien seamen may only register and sail as entry^ ratings in only one depart­ ment." Would you like to get your High School Diploma? We would like to help you. Here's all you have to do: Come to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship If earning your diploma is W something you have been putting off, delay no more. Fill out this coupon and send for your application kit. NAME ADDRESS PHONE Are you an SiU member Dyes Dno book number • Please send me an application and pretest packet. • Please send more information on the GED program. > ,^ Address to: Tracy Aumann GED Department » Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 il 38 / LOG / PecQfn^r 1980 V. i A-Z'*• '.'' '• '• -v f �if.- "r-.,;'-•#V Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course ; (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (Please Print) [ Upgra(ding Application S Name. (Last) (First) Date 6f Birth. (Middle) Mo./DayAear • Address. (Street) (City) [ (State) Deep Sea Member Q 1 1 1 Book Number • '— Lakes Member Q Senioritw — Social Securitv # Port Presently Qoni^*.>»>.4 i« Port Issued —— 1. ^ Endorsements) or License Now Held " " . Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) Entrv Proaram: From • (dates attended) Upgradina Procnram: From : (Area Code) Inland Waters Member Q • : , Date Book Was Issued Telephone. (Zip Code) r to — • • • > if Endorsements) or License Rereii/eri to (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat • Yes • , No p Firefighting: • Yes - :— No • CPR • Yes No • Dates Available for Training • r-Jl • I Am Interested in die Following Course(s). I J"", DECK ; • Tankerman ••AS 12 Months ! Q AS Unlimited ; • AS Tugs & Tows I • AS Great Lakes S (• Quartermaster ! O Towboat Operator ; Western Rivers S • Towboat Operator Inland I • Towboat Operator Not • Morethan 200 Miles : • Towboat Operator (Over I 200 Miles) . ! • Master Q Mate !Q Pilot i • Third Mate ENGINE • FWT • Oiler • QMED - Any Rating Q Others. Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance and Q Operation • Automation --• Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) O Chief Bigineer (Uninspected Motpr Vessel) B STEWARD • • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • O LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman IP'""® Fighting I RECORD OF B^PLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, S whichever is applicable.) • SIGNATURE Please Print RATING HELD DATE SHIPPH) DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT. KD. 20674 December 1980 / LOG / 39 I"'-*?-..'-'! • �Sign the SPAD check-off today •JTS' • 'r'* -j- • V, •v..' : y^' . .- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1980 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RALPH QUINNONEZ, ONE OF THE BEST, DIES AT 63 GROUND IS BROKEN FOR NEW SIU HALL IN MOBILE COAST GUARD ENDS SEARCH FOR POET INQUEST ON POET DISAPPEARANCE CONTINUES 24 SEAFARERS AMONG THE CREW OF THE LOST POET U.S. MARITIME HINDERED BY TOO MUCH GOV'T LAUD CREW FOR SAVING GREAT LAND FROM FIRE SIU CREW PRAISED FOR ROLE IN NATO EXERCISES JOE GOREN RETIRES AT 60L LONG TIME WEST COAST OFFICIAL MARAD OK'S SUBSIDY FOR 2 OGDEN SHIPS GRASS ROOTS POLITICS KEYED GOP VICTORY ALGERIA-EL PASO PRICE BEEF GOES ON: CREWS STAY ON SHIPS KIRKLAND: LABOR WILL CONTINUE TO ARTICULATE WORKERS' NEEDS T.I. STUDY: COAL COULD BRING US FLAG RESURNGENCE SIU'S NEW ENGLAND FISHERMEN UPHOLDING GENERATION'S OLD TRADITION A FEW THOUGHTS AT CHRISTMAS TIME BORN OF STRIKES, DEPRESSION ERA VIOLENCE BOATMEN EARN ENGINEER LICENSES UNDER TI/SIU SCHOLARSHIP PLAN SHLSS PREPARING STUDY PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES PENSIONER EARNS H.S. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1981 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES U.S. SHIPS WILL GET 50% OF AID CARGOES TO ISRAEL AFSCME’S JERRY WURF, 62, DIES TRIP RELIEFS AND MAINTENANCE OF ‘A’ SENIORITY SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD ACTION NO. 259 MAINTENANCE OF ‘A’ SENIORITY SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD ACTION NO. 260 TRIP RELIEFS AFL-CIO, REAGAN ‘OPEN DIALOGUE’ AT WHITE HOUSE LEON HALL HONORED BY MOBILE PORT COUNCIL HOUSE VOTES ‘YEA’ TO BRING BACK SS CONSTITUTION PORT BILL TOP LEGISTLATIVE PRIORITY IN ‘82 NEW HOPPER PADRE ISLAND NEARING END OF MAIDEN DREDGE JOB MARAD MOVED TO DOT USPHS, SHIPBUILDING SUBSIDIES ALASKA OIL, PL-480 BATTLE PORT DEVELOPMENT PASSENGER SHIPS FIELD REP PROGRAM NEW MOBILE HALL FULLY OPERATIONAL PUMPROOM MAINT. PROVIDES QUALITY TRAINING-BETTER PAY MARINE ELECTRICAL MAINT.-HIGH PAYING JOB OPPORTUNITIES AFL-CIO CONVENTION MARKS NEW ERA FOR LABOR LANE KIRKLAND AFL-CIO VOTES SUPPORT FOR AILING U.S. MARITIME AMERICAN LABOR CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF ACHIVEMENT: BUT IT DIDN’T COME EASY LABOR WILL KEY FIGHT FOR MARITIME SURVIVAL SUPREME COURT SAYS ‘CONFIDENTIAL’ WORKERS CAN UNIONIZE FERRIS HITS N.Y. WATERFRONT JOB LOSS IN ZONING CHANGE NEARING 100, ‘MISS LIBERTY’ STILL BEACON OF HOPE REVIVING PASSENGER LINERS WON’T COST GOV’T A DIME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 43, No. 12 1981 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a875406aa6f41156f28b66718ef18a7a.PDF 5adbf88836c58299549801a0af3ce63c PDF Text Text m' :^v. ; „ •> ' ••'*SS!>' •••• • '••'-:i'-- NOSIOtfH iS 3iViS 919 Officlal PubUcatlon of the Seafarers Intematlonl A13I30S TVDiaOiSIH 3iViS IINH ivoTOOiaad M3dfdSn3N g£Q6 ^l.r i . #n:i' y-, X jp, sDistHete AFL-CIO V0I.44N0.U •r'iir:-*.' NISNOOSIM dO AJJI008 1V0IU0i&iH 31VIB The New Seafarers Headquarters Opens in Camp Springs, Maryland To Provide More Effective Service To SIU Members and Their Families. r- r;.-, ' ' _ - £S6l 11 Nvr ^ '• T" S 1 - ' .1.-^--^/'^-^- -fr. -. --" !• . •I i jsspy;-: VV--,. . . uiajwwjj Dec.l9SX �' • I persuade Congress that this ^ existence of our ^ and with t e ,bich is thre^^;^tve to mlk with P-fJ.^nibers of Congress Predde"*'®** Frank Drozok r iqeThas been a year our organization of challenges tor ou g .. , ^rts through our \n their home ^tstncts^ continue our P°^^^^^^^j^cils. We have the We are ^ygh our ^^^"^''^^^"state Federations of Labor in virtually every state. '%ts..»»- °" rS cht^ »''growth. ^ been a year of cn g "rS?-"- - sispSn.»22i::2S.«Sf; in Congress, to beatfac put near y ,983, npan in a -ap f a^,tSeme is gomg '"Ss and job security foreign-flag ships^ W ^^„,,urs, and the) Involved are som , ^ niembers. 1 .,m Reserves shipments, of many hu"'!'®''® the Strategic Patrol^m ^^^^ merchant There are other iss ^ of ptt^ ^ , ^§3 we wiU going to ha^ industry. on our union and o We did well m the nation ^ iions held in November. got our gojne of the Administration ^ting the working p^P| _ we are talking about 158 the Shipboard Conventmh^® ^ ships as Navy auPP°!< ~ Congress and ttie nu the expense of our m gj^bership we| UBTBT^. of reasons why your >" the oil ,lreign-flag fleets at Sn^Ssof ournatiom against the besi u ^^e is'so very important. „7^nsidered, ^rxx'-;i-»"srx" >"«»"" security tXr-w^-Us-ableto^ • :\P 4 now beginni^ to ta pressure om sponsors for > -tto t.e this .^rtuniW and their families a V y ]v}ew Year. And, our 8°°"! ,he U.S. Senate. introduce this bill m ^ a mber of our Union happy an^ secure -— �Drozak: Pass Passenger Ship Convention Bill WASHINGTON, D.C.— Appearing before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's Taxation panel early this month, SIU President Frank Drozak strongly urged the passage by the subcommittee of a bill which would permit a tax deduction for convention expenses on U.S.-flag passenger ships sailing between American ports of call. If passed, the legislation would give-the upcoming American pas­ senger liner business a boost and provide more jobs for Seafarers. A similar bill is awaiting passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was introduced there by Rep. Frank Guarini (D-N.J.) and in the Senate by Sens. Spark Matsunaga and Daniel Ihouye (D-Hawaii). Drozak pointed out to the taxation unit's chairman, Sen. Bob Pack.wood (R-Ore.) and subcommittee member. Sen. Phil Roth (R-Del.) that the U.S. Treasury Department's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the last two years had denied tax breaks for conventions on U.S. passenger ships but allowed them for conventions in hotels in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Jamaica. He termed the ruling an 'inequity" and "unjust" by notletting the U.S. passenger ships to compete "fairly" for the convention business. "Passage of the bill," the SIU chieftain added, "would create a SIU President Frank Drozak, left, and Peter Luciano, executive director of the Transportation institute urged passage of the Shipboard Con­ vention bili. positive financial reason for more ability to attract convention busiAmerican ships to operate in these ness," he emphasized. trades." Drozak further noted that the Drozak cited to the subcommittee further growth of the U.S. passenger the revival last year of the SIUcrewed SS Oceanic Independence and SS Constitution (HawaiianAmerican Line) giving jobs to 900 Seafarers and the SlUtmanned pas­ Gerry Brown, SIU Port Agent for senger steamboats De/to gween and New Orleans, sustained serious Mississippi Queen which gave jobs injuries in a car accident earlier this to 300. month. Thanks to prompt medical "... The future success of these treatment and a tough fighting spirit, vessels depends in part on their he is expected to make a complete recovery Doctors expect Brown to be out of commission for at least several more months. He will be sorely missed by members and co-workers Time is running out with a deadline of Dec. 31,1982 coming up alike. Since joining the SIU in 1966, fast for seamen 65 and over who want to sign up now for Part B of Gerry Brown has been one of the union's most hard-wofking and the Medicare Program without being penalized. If the seamen who are eligible for the program don't enroll by dedicated officials. He took over Dec. 31, they will get it in the neck with a 10 percent penalty for the New Orleans office upon the retirement of then Vice-President each year they fail to apply. This deadline all came about when federal funding was cut off Lindsay Williams, one of the founfor the USPHS Hospitals in the 1981 Reconciliation Act. Until last year, merchant seamen who became eligible for Medicare by reason of age, disability or kidney failure, could still receive their health care through U.S. Public Health service hospitals. In March 1981 the department announced that effective the fol­ lowing October PHS hospitals would be transferred to communities and subsequently most Medicare-eligible seamen signed up for Part B, which requires the beneficiary to pay a monthly premium as well as a premium surcharge for (^te enrollment. Under the new law, merchant seamen may now enroll in Part B without having to pay a surcharge if they do so by Dec. 31. The surcharge will be imposed on enrollments after Dec. 31. The new law also provides that seamen may pick Part A hospital insurance during the same period according to regular Social Security provisions. In addition, merchant seamen who enrolled in Medicare after March 1981 at a higher premium rate can, under the new law, have their premium rolled back to the standard rate. Full details on the provision of the new law are available to merchant seamen from local Social Security offices. Gerry Brown Deadline Is Dec. 31 For Seamen To Enroll In Medicare B Plan ship fleet would add to the U.S. Navy's defense capabilities in time of a national emergency. He said the use by the British of the active passenger liners Queen Elizabeth 2, the Canberra and the Uganda as troop and hospital ships aided them in the war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Testifying before the Senate Tax­ ation Subcommittee before SIU President Drozak was William S. McKee, tax counsel for the Treasury Department, who defended the^lR.S ruling saying holding a convention on a passenger ship was "frivolous" and "not reasonable," "not an appropriate place," and "not ra­ tional." Other testifying in support of the bill were Director Peter Luciano of the Transportation Institute, Chairman Conrad H.C. Everhard of the Hawaiian-American Line, Chairman Stanley S. Thune of the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and VP Arthur Kane of the Norwegian Car­ ibbean Line. "' •/L, Gerry Brown Is Recovering After Serious Auto Accident ders of the Seafarers International Union. Gerry takes an active interest in the lives of the men and women he represents. He has worked diligently on both a local and a national level for the maritime industry. He has served on the President's Offshore Council and has been a prominent member of the Wash­ ington Work Group. He is the Pres­ ident of the New Orleans Maritime Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. Before his assignment to New Orleans, Gerry has worked in the ports of Mobile, Wilimington, Seattle, New York and Piney Point. Gerry Brown has maintained the special pride that Seafarers feel for their home port of New Orleans. He has developed strong ties to the political establishment of Louisiana. He has been a close political ally of Congresswoman Lindy Boggs who introduced the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982, Brown's success in developing a strong grass roots political machine for the SIU can be seen by the fact that Representative Bob Livingstone (R-La.) was the first person to donate blood to help Gerry's recovery. Brown, plucky as ever, and a lifelong Democrat to boot, told the doctors with half a smile, "That's all I need now, some good Republican blood." December 1982 / LOG 3 •; m �The New U.S. House of Representatives Here is the Uhe-up following the 1982 elections. The U.S. House of Representatives has 435 members. The new 98th Congress will have 269 Democrats and 166 Republicans. In the following listing, the number in front of the Congressman's name indi­ cates the state congressional district; (D) means Democrat; (R) Republican; and (AL) means At Large. The asterisk (*) means that the Con­ gressman is a first-tripper (newlyelected). 1. 2. 3. 4. ' 5. 6.' 7. ALABAMA Jkk Edwards (R) William L. Dickinson (R) Bill Nichols (D) Tom Bevill (D) Ronnie G. Rippo (D) Ben Erdreich (D)* Richard C. Shelby (D) ' ALASKA AL Don Young (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. It. • 1^' I i• ARIZONA John McCain (R)* ' Morris K. Udall (D) Bob Stump (R) Eldon D. Rudd (R) James E McNulty Jr. (D)* ARKANSAS Bill Alexander (D) Ed Bethune (R) John R Hammerschmidt (R) Beryl E Anthony Jr. (D) » California 1. Douglas H. Bosco(D)* ' 2. Eugene Chappie (R) 3. Robert T. Matsui (D) 4. Vic Eazio (D) 5. Phillip Burton (D) 6. Barbara Boxer (D)* 7. George Miller (D) 8. Ronald V. Dellums (D) • . 9. Fortney H. Stark (D) 10. Don Edwards (D) 11. Thomas P. Lantos (D) 12.- Ed Zschau (R)* 13; Norman Y. Mineta (D) 14. Norman D. Shumway (R) 15. Tony L. Coelho (D) 16. Leon E. Panetta (D) 17. Charles Pashayan Jr. (R) 18. Richard Lehman (D)* 19. Robert J. Lagomarsino (R) 20. William M. Thomas (R) 21. Bobbi Eiedler (R) 22. Carlos J. Moorhead (R) 23. Anthony C. Beilenson (D) 24. Henry A. Waxman (D) 25. Edward R. Roybal (D) 26. Howard Berman (D)* 27. Mel Levine (D)* 28. Julian C. Dixoii (D) 29. Augustus E Hawkins (D) 30. Matthew G. Martinez (D) 31. Mervyn M. Dymally (D) 32. Glenn M. Anderson (D) 33. David Dreier (R) 34. Esteban Torres (D)* 35. Jerry Lewis (R) ' 3(5. George E. Brown Jr. (Dj 37. A1 McCandless (R)* 38. Jerry M. Patterson (D) 39. William E. Dannemeyer (R) 40. Robert E. Badham (R) 41. Bill Lowery (R) 42. Daniel E. Lungren (R) 43. Ron Packard (R)* 44. Jim Bates (D)* 45. Duncan L. Hunter (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. '6. COLORADO Patricia Schroeder CD) Timothy E. Wirth (D) Raymond P Kogovsek (D) Hank Brown fR) Kenneth B. Kramer (R; Jack Swigert tRi* X. 4 / LOG / December 1982 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CONNECTICUT Barbara B. Kennelly (D) Satnuel Gejdenson (D) Bruce A. Morrison (D)* Stewart B. McKinney (R) William R. Ratchford (D) Nancy L. Johnson (R)* DELAWARE AL Thomas R. Carper (D)* FLORIDA 1. Earl D. Hutto (D) 2. Don Euqua (D) 3.-Charles E. Bennett (D) 4. Bill Chappell Jr. (D) ^ 5. Bill McCollum (R) 6. Kenneth MacKay (D)* 7. Sam Gibbons (D) 8. C.W. Bill Young (R) 9. Michael Bilirakis-(R)* 10. Andy Ireland (D) 11. Bill Nelson (D) 12. Tom Lewis (R)* 13. Connie M. Mack III (R)* 14. Dan Mica (D) 15. E. Clay Shaw (R) .16. Larry J. Smith (D)* 17. William Lehman (D) 18. Claude Pepper (D) 19. Dante B. Eascell (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. GEORGIA Lindsay Thomas (D)* Charles E Hatcher (D) Richard Ray (D)* Elliott H. Levitas (D) Wyche Eowler Jr. (D) Newt Gingrich (R) Larry McDonald (D) J. Roy Rowland (D)* Ed Jenkins (D) . Doug Barnard (D) HAWAII 1. Cecil Heftel (D) 2. Daniel Akaka (D) IDAHO 1. Larry Craig (R) 2. George Hansen (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. L2. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. ILLINOIS Harold Washington (D) Gus Savage (D) Marty Russo (D) George M. O'Brien (R) William O. Lipinski (D)* Henry J. Hyde (R) Cardiss Collins (D) Dan Rostenkowski (D) Sidney R. Yates (D) John E. Porter (R) Erank Annunzio (D) Philip M. Crane (R) John N. Erlenbom (R) Tom Corcoran (R) Edward R. Madigan (R) Lynn M. Martin (R) Lane Evans (D)* Robert H. Michel (R) Daniel B. Crane (R) Richard J. Durbin (D)* Melvin Price (D) Paul Simon (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. INDIANA Katie Hall (D)* Philip R. Sharp (D) John Hiler (R) Daniel R. Coats (R) Elwood Hillis (R) Dan Burton (R)* John T. Myers (R) Francis.X. McCloskey (D)* Lee H. Hamilton (D) Andrew Jacobs Jr. (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ' IOWA Jim Leach (R) Thomas J. Tauke (R) Cooper Evans (R) Neal Smith (D) Tom Harkin (D) Berkley Bedell (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. KANSAS Pat Roberts (R) Jim Slattery (D)* Larry Winn Jr. (R) Dan Glickman (D) Robert Whittaker (R) KENTUCKY 1. Carroll Hubbard Jr. (D) 2. William H. Natcher (D) 3. Romano L. Mazzoli (D) 4. Gene Snyder (R) 5. Harold Rogers (R); 6. Larry J. Hopkins (R) 7-Carl D. Perkins (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. , 7. 8. LOUISIANA Robert L. Livingston (R) Lindy Boggs (D) W. J. Tauzin (D) Buddy Roemer (D) Jerry Huckaby (D) W. Henson Moore (R) John.B. Breaux (D) Gillis W. Long (D) MAINE 1. John R. McKeman Jr. (R) 2. Olympia J. Snowe (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MARYLAND Roy Dyson (D) Clarence D. Long (D) Barbara A. Mikulski (D) Marjorie S. Holt (D) Steny H. Hoyer (D) Beverly B. Byron (D) Parren J. Mitchell (D) Michael D. Barnes (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. MASSACHUSETTS Silvio Conte (R) Edward P Boland (D) Joseph D. Early (D) Barney Frank (D) James M. Shannon (D) Nicholas Mavroules (D) Edward J. Markey (D) Thomas P O'Neill Jr. (D) Joe Moakley (D) Gerry E. Studds (D) Brian J. Donnelly (D) MICHIGAN 1. John Conyers. Jr. (D) 2. Carl D. Pursell (R) 3. .Howard E. Wolpe (D) 4. Mark Siljander (R) 5. Harold S. Sawyer (R) • 6. Bob Carr (D)* 7. Dale E. Kildee (D) 8. Bob Traxler (D) 9. Guy Vander Jagt (R) 10. Donald J. Albosta (D) 11. Robert W. Davis (R) 12. David E. Bonior (D) 13. George W. Crockett Jr. (D) 14. Dennis M. Hertel (D) 15. William D. Ford (D) 16. John D. Dingell (D) 17. Sander Levin (D)* 18. William s. Broomfield (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MINNESOTA Timothy J. Penny (D)* Vin Weber (R) Bill Frenzel (R) Bruce E Vento (D) Martin Olav Sabo (D) Gerry Sikorski (D)* Arlan Stangeland (R) James L. Oberstar (D) 1. . 2. 3. 4. 5. MISSISSIPPI Jamie L. Whitten (D) Webb V. Franklin (R)* G. V. Montgomery (D) Wayne Dowdy (D) Trent Lott (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. MISSOURI William Clay (D) Robert A. Young (D) Richard A. Gephardt (D) Ike Skelton (D) Alan Wheat (D)* E. Thomas Coleman (R) (^ene Taylor (R) Bill Emerson (R) Harold L. Volkmer (D) MONTANA 1. Pat Williams (D) 2. Ron Marlenee (R) NEBRASKA 1. Douglas K. Bereuter (R) 2. Hal Daub-(R) 3. Virginia Smith (R) NEVADA 1. Harry Reid (D)« 2. Barbara Vucanovich (R)* NEW HAMPSHIRE 1. Norman E. D" Amours (D) 2. Judd Gregg (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. •9. 10. 'PI. 12. . 13. 14. NEW JERSEY James J. Florio (D) William J. Hughes (D) Jim Howard (D)* Christopher H. Smith (R) Marge Roukema (R) Bernard J. Dwyer (D) • Matthew J. Rinaldo (R) Robert A. Roe (D) RobertG. Torricelli (DJ* Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D) Joseph G. Minish (D) Jalhes A. Courter (R) Edwin B. Fbrsythe (R) Frank J. Guarini (D) NEW MEXICO 1. Manuel LujanJr. (R) 2. Joe Skeen (R) 3. Bill Richardson (D)* NEW YORK 1. William Carney (R) 2. Thomas J. Downey (D) 3. Robert J. Mrazek (D)* 4. Norman J. Lent (R) 5. Raymond J. McGrath (R) 6. Joseph P Addabbo (D)7. Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D)8. James H. Scheuer (D) 9. Geraldine A. Ferrarro (D) 10. Charles E. Schumer (D) 11. Edolphus Towns (D)* 12. Major R. Owens (D)* 13. Stephen J. Solarz (D) 14. Guy V. Molinari (R) 15. Bill Green (R) 16. Charles B. Rangel(D) 17. Theodore S. Weiss (D) 18. Robert Garcia (D) 19. Mario Biaggi (D) 20. Richard L. Ottinger (D) 21. Hamilton Fish Jr. (R) 22. Benjamin A. Gilman (R) 23. Samuel S. Stratton (D) 24. Gerald B H. Solomon (R) 25. Sherwood L. Boehlert (R)* 26.''David O'B. Martin (R) 27. George C. Wortley (R) 28. Matthew E McHugh (D) 29. Frank Horton (R) 30. Barber B. Conable Jr. (R) 31. Jack E Kemp (R) 32. John J. LaFalce (D) 33. Henry J. Nowak (D) 34. Stanley N. Lundine (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1L NORTH CAROLINA Walter B. Jones (D) i. T. Valentine Jr. (D)* Charles Whitley (D) Ike E Andrews (D) Stephen L. Neal (D) Charles R. Britt (D)* Charles Rose (D) W, G. Hefner (O) James G. Martin (R) James T Broyhill (R) James M. Clarke (D)* NORTH DAKOTA AL Byron L. Dorgan (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 2|. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. OHIO Thomas A. Luken (D) Willis D. Gradison Jr. (R) Tbny P. Hall (D) Michael Oxley (R) Delbert L. Latta (R) Bob McE^en (R) Michael Dewine (R)* Thomas N. Kindness (R) Marcy Kaptur (D)* Clarence E. Miller (R) Dennis E. Eckart (D) John R: Kasich (R)* Donald J. Pease (D) John E Seiberling (D) Chalmers R Wylie (R) Ralph S. Regula (R) Lyle Williams (R) Douglas Applegate (D) Edward E Ffeighan (D)* Mary Rose Dakar (D) Louis Stokes (D) OKLAHOMA James R. Jones (D) Mike Synar'(D) Wes Watkins (D) Dave McCurdy (D)' Mickey Edwards (D) Glenn English (D) OREGON Les AuCoin (D) Robert Smith (R)* RonWyden(D) James Weaver (D) Denny Smith (R) PENNSYLVANIA 1. Thomas M. Fbglietta (D) 2. William H. Gray III (D) 3. Robert A. Borski (D)* 4. Joseph P Kolter (D)* 5. Richard T Schulze (R)* 6. Gus Yatron (D) 7. Robert W. Edgar (D) 8. Peter H. Kostmayer (D)* 9. Bud Shuster (R) 10. Joseph M. McDade(R) 11. Frank G. Harrison (D)* 12. JohnP Murtha(D) 13. Lawrence Coughlin (R) 14. ..William J. Coyne(D) 15. Donald L. Ritter (R) 16. Roberts. Walker (R) 17. George W. Gekas (R) 18. Doug Walgren (D) 19. William F Goodling (R) 20. Joseph M. Gaydos (D) 21.'Thomas J. Ridge (R)* 22. Austin J. Murphy (D) 23. William E dinger Jr. (R) , RHODE ISLAND 1. Femand J. St Germain (D) 2. Claudine Schneider (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SOUTH CAROLINA Tommy Hartnett (R) Floyd Spence (R) Butler Derrick (D) Carroll A. Campbell Jr. (R) John Spratt (D)* Rubin M. Tallon Jr. (D)* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. T5, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. TEXAS Sam B. Hall Jr. (D) Charles Wilson (D) Steve Bartlett (R)* Ralph M. Hall (D) John Bryant (D)* Phil Gramm (D) Bill Archer (R) Jack Fields (R) Jack Brooks (D) J. J. Pickle (D) Marvin Leath (D) Jim Wright (D) Jack Hightower (D) William N. Patman (D) Ede la Garza (P) Ronald Coleman (D)* Charles W. Stenholm (D) Mickey Leland (D) Kent Hance (D) Henry B. Gonzalez (D) TomLoeffler(R) Ron Paul (R) Abraham Kazen Jr. (D) Martin Frost (D) Mike Andrews (D)* Tom Vandergriff (D)* Solomon P. Ortiz (D)* UTAH 1.. James Hansen (R) 2. Dan Marriott (R)3. Howard C. Nielson (R)* VERMONT AL James M. Jeffords (R) VIRGINIA 1.' Herbert Bateman (R)* 2. G. William Whitehurst (R) 3. Thomas J. Bliley Jr. (R) 4. Norman Sisisky (D)* 5. Dan Daniel (D) 6. James Olin (D)* 7. J. Kenneth Robinson (R) 8. Stanford E. Parris (R) 9. Frederick C. Boucher (D)* 10. Frank R. Wolf (R) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. WASHINGTON Joel Pritchard (R) A1 Swift (D) Don Bunker (D) Sid Morrison (R) Thomas S. Foley (D) Norman D. Dicks (D) MikeLowry(D) Rodney Chandler (R)* F. 2. 3. 4.. WEST VIRGINIA Alan B. Mollohan (D)* Harley O. Staggers Jr. (D)* Robert E. Wise Jr. (D)* Nick Joe Rahall II (D) -1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. WISCONSIN Les Aspin (D) Robert W. Kastenmeier (D) Steve Gunderson (R) Clement J. Zablocki (D) Jim Moody (D)* Thomas E. Petri (R) David R. Obey (D) Toby Roth (R) F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. (R) WYOMING AL Richard B. Cheney (R) SOUTH DAKOTA AL Thomas A. Daschle (D) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. •7. 8. 9. TENNESSEE James H. Quillen (R) John J. Duncan (R) Marilyn L. Bouquard (D) Jim Cooper (D)* William Hill Boner (D) Albert Gore Jr. (D) Donald K. Sundguist (R)* Ed Jones (D) Harold E. Ford (D) ;; / • • • • ViW �SIU Takes Lead to Protect U.S. Jobs In Maritime Nfenezueia Tariff Beef The SIU has taken the lead in demanding that the United States government protect American shipping companies from the unfair economic policies of Venezuela which has tried to prevent American carriers from participating in the US/ Venezuela trade by imposing dis­ criminatory tariffs on American flag vessels. The controversy is an extremely sensitive one that involves jobs for American seamen, international treaties, Venezuelan oil, American foreign policy, and the economic order of the inter-American world. Many people feel that the policies of the present Administration has helped fuel the controversy. For the past two years, the Reagan Admin­ istration has refused to endorse the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Liner Code. Our European allies have been furious at our stand on this issue. They have publicly warned us that the alternative to the UNCTAD Liner Code is international chaos where individual countries would randomly try to impose their own system of order. Their warnings have proved prophetic. Earlier this year the gov­ ernment of Venezuela U-ied to t^ advantage of the unsettled inter­ national situation and America's need for oil by trying to exclufde American "twriers from the USVenezuela trade. Two American shipping compa­ nies affected by Venezuela's "While the SIU is on record as supporting reservations of cargoes for national flag vessels, such reservations' should be equitable actions— Coordinated Caribbean between trading partners." Transport, Inc. and Delta Steamship The SIU's present position is in Lines, both of which are manned line with the one it has consistently' by SIU seamen—^have filed petitions taken for more than two years: that with the Federal Maritime Com­ the US should sign the UNCTAD mission. agreement. The SIU, which is being repre^ Not only would such a move sented by Richard Daschback, a guarantee a 40-40-20 split on ship­ former Secretary of the Federal ping, thereby creating many new Maritime Commission, has force­ jobs for American seamen, but it fully backed up the two shipping would stabilize an uncertain world companies in an effort to save , economic-system. American jobs for Americait In response to actions taken by seamen. — the SIU and the two affected com­ In a letter to Francis C. Humey, panies, the Federal Maritime Com­ present Secretary of the Federal mission has issued a notice pro­ Maritime Commission, SIU Presi­ posing to suspend the tariffs of dent Frank Drozak outlined the Venezuelan flag carriers in the trade union's position: from the US to Venezuela. Write Your Congressman: Remember Your Letter Counts The SIU did very well in the November elections. We backed 345 candidates who won, thereby giving our membership a strong voice when the next session of Congress assumes office in January. Th^ SIU is doing its bit in Washin^tpij. We were able to prevent the' Administration from totally dis­ mantling the Jones Act. More important, we laid the foundation for long term gains by helping Lindy Boggs formulate the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982 and by monitoring progress on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Liner Code (UNCTAD) and the Law of the Sea Conference. Congressmen do listen-to orga­ nized interest groups when it comes to voting on legislation. The SIU lobbyists perform an important function by providing overworked Congressional staffs with detailed research and analysis. But the union can do only so much in protecting the interests of neat. A neat letter shows that the its members. And that is where you sender cares about what kind of the membership come in. impression he is making. Many A letter from one constituent is Congressmen feel that a person who worth ten trips from a lobbyist. takes the time to send a neat letter Congressmen are like any other will be the kind of person who is people: they want to secure their more likely to vote. jobs. So when a voting member of The more people who write, the the District writes about an issue, better. Get your parents or friends a Congressman listens real hard. to write even if they live in another Seamen are not like other interest district. groups in this country. We are scat­ When writing your letter, make tered across the country. It is easy it known that you are a voting to overlook us. member of that Congressman's It is one thing for a Congressman district. If you do not know the name of from a land locked area to talk to a lobbyist from the maritime industry. your Congressman you can call your He'll listen, but not too closely Union hall or local library for because he doesn't think that mari­ time issues affect the voters of his district. But if a member from his District writes and lets it be known that he has a stake in the survival of the American flag Merchant Marine, a Congressman will listen. If possible, the letter should be assistance. You can talk to one of the SIU Field Representatives. They will help you in every way. When you do decide to write your Congressman, you can reach him at the following address: The Honorable (Congress­ man's Name) House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 If you also decide to write your Senators, you should address the envelope like this: The Honorable (Senator's name) U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 New York Port Council Honors McKay As 'Man of the Year' From the LOG: Speedy Recovery Wishes The staff of the LOG wishes a speedy recovery to our brothers and sisters who were working at SIU Headquarters and were injured in a bus accident in Maryland on Nov. 17. We send a special greeting to Dorothy Re and Bert Sohan who are still hospitalized. Most especially, we extend our sympathy to the family of John Reynolds who was killed in that accident. The others on the bus were: Rita Angela Angelina Johansen Robin Allwine Sylvia Jordan Herbert Mueller Donna Ferguson James Sexton Rita Sandoval Bridget Hall Doris Stertzer Betty Dunbar Barbara Stone Marie Florio Nancy Torres Harry Wheatley Ray McKay was honored as "Man of the Year" by the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York at a dinner held in New York City Nov. 20. Presenting the special award instituted in honor of the late Paul Hall was Mrs. Rose Hall. Brother McKay, president of MEBA District 2, was a protege, friend and trusted confidant of Paul Hall. Speaking at the award ceremony, and participating in the presentation, were Frank Lonardo, at left, president of the New York Port Council, and SIU President Frank Drozak. December 1982 / LOG 5 -s-Vr 55=1*-.- ' L'S... . «: Li �.f Seek AFL-CIO Counsel on Staipture SlU Continues Merger Initiative With NMU Continuing the merger initative "a solid base of organized labor on launched in the early 1970's by the the waterfront." In recent talks, both the SIU and SIU, both the Seafarers International Union and the National Maritime the NMU have agreed to step up Union are calling upon the AFL- their organizing activities in a joint CIO to provide assistance in effort to provide the benefits of "structuring a merger" between the organized labor to crewmembers aboard non-union ships, and to fur­ two unlicensed seafaring unions. In a joint letter to AFL-CIO ther protect the job rights and job President Lane Kirkland, SIU security of SIU and NMU seamen. President Frank Drozak and NMU In carrying out the organizing President Shannan Wall said that the campaign, patrolmen from both objectives of the two organizations unions will be assigned US a team "to effect ~a" merger that would to visit vessels owned by the targeted improve the jobs and job security companies whenever their ships of both memberships involve a reach a port. The partolmen will number of "complex and in-depth work under the direction of problems" Organzing Field Directors, NMU's The AFL-CIO, with the close Henry Dooley and SIU's Tom Glipersonal guidance of Kirkland, has dewelL focihtated the successful mergers of SIU and NMU initiated their several major labor organizations efforts for cooperative action at a within the AFL-CIO. The increase in non-union ships meeting last spring, when they made under the American flag is proposals to work together on a wide prompting a concerted effort to bring range df issues, including the joint about a merger which would build organizing drive. ;;*t - Representatives of the SIU and the NMU met last month at the offices of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department in Washington to continue merger talks. At left are NMU officials Tal Simpkins, NMU President Shannon Wall, and Vice Presidents Thomas Martinez, James Peterson and Louis Parise. From right to left are SIU President Frank Drozak, Frank Pecquex, Leo Bonser, Jack Caffey, and SIU Vice President MikeSacco. SIU Dues Increase $1 As COLA Rises By 2% As of Dec. 16, 1982 a two percent Cost of Living Adjustment went into effect in the deep sea Standard Tanker Agreement and the Standard Freightship/Passenger Agreement. This two percent COLA negotiated by the SIU in our last contract applies to the base monthly wage, the premium rate, the overtime rate for work performed in excess of eight hours, Monday through Friday, and the penalty off watch rate, Monday through Friday. (Full details on this increase are carried in this issue of the LOG.) Because of the COLA, there will be an increase of $1 in dues for the first and second quarters of 1983. ,This action is taken by the Union in accordance with Article 5, Section lA 17 of the SIU, AGLIWD Constitution. Since current dues are $58, the new dues for the first and second quarters of 1983 will be $59. 6 / LOG / December 1982 As the result of that meeting, Drozak and Wall signed a Memo­ randum of Understanding in which they agreed to share equally in the responsibilities and benefits of crewing vessels operated by or for the U.S. Government. The two unions agreed to coop­ erate in crewing ships run by the Military Sealift Command, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard and other government agencies as well as vessels chartered by these agen­ cies that are crewed and operated by private industry. Under the same agreement reached earlier this year, the two seafaring unions agreed to share, on a 50-50 basis, the crewing of vessels operated by newly-organized companies not now under contract to either union. -November 16,^ 982 Mr. Lane Kirkland President AFL-CIO 815 Sixteenth Street, N.W. Washington, B.C. 20006 Deaj Sir and Brother: The xmdersigned Presidents of the National Maritime Union the Seafarers International Union AGLIW, with their Executive Officers, have for sometime been discussing merger of our respective organizations. In connection with this undertaking, it has become apparent that multiple, complex and indepth problems are involved in realizing our objectives. We are aware of similar multiple mergers by other AFL-CIO affiliates and in conneption therewith, the Federation has assisted and has had available to it persons with expertise in this area. We believe that your recommendation as to such ea^rt persons would be helpfid to us in structuring a merger and advising us as to problems which may be attendant uiwh this undertaking. In any event, all merger results including a report and recommendation woxild be subject after prior adequate notice and discussion be submitted to our respective memberships for approval. We shall await your advice as to the names of such persons experienced in like mergers so that we may contact them and arrange for an appropriate selection. Fraternally yours, Frank Droxak, President Seafarers mtemational Union Shannon J. Wall, President Wational Maritinie Union SIU Contract & Appeals Board Moving to Washington D.C. Dec. 1 Because of the move of SIU Headquarters from New York to Camp Springs, Md., the Seafarers Contract Department and the Seafarers Appeals Board are also being relocated. Beginning Dec. 1, all inquiries to either of these departments should be addressed to SIU Vice President Angus Campbell at the Contract Department or the Seafarers Appeals Board at the following address: 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �I 1 I I. I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ejfective Dec. 16, 1982 V y SIU Deep Sea Members to Get 2% Cost of Living Increases I' Under the tenns of the Standard Tanker Agreement and the Standard Freightship/ Passenger Agreement, Seafarers covered by those contracts will begin receiving a two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment, effective Dec. 16, 1982. The two percent COLA is applied to base wages, the overtime rate, the premium rate, and the penalty off watch rate Monday through Friday. Also, the COLA applies to the vacation benefit. On LNG vessels the two percenFCOLA-applies ta-base-monthly wages and to the. overtime Tate. ^ Note: The COLA is not applicable to on-watch Mond^-through-Friday or on-watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays penalty rates and special rates such as longshore work and tank cleaning. I DECK DEPARTMENT Boatswain (on vessels constructed since r970) ....... Boatswain (25.500 D.W.T or over) ,.. • ••••• 4 « Boatswain (under A,500 D.W.T) .... A.B. Deck Mainteiiance , «• . ... Able Seaman (Green) ;; Able Seaman (Blue)......:..... •» . . .7 ,' ,^ . ... • '• O.S.. Deck Maintenance ... . ..7.... .. . •1 Ordinary Seaman ... i . .V . . , • ' ; :r- • > • • • i • • • . . .. i . t * 'i • r. "v. .f - ENGINE DEPARTMENT O.M.E.D. Class 1 Class2 Li , . .'i , Class3 f. Cia.ss4 . ... . . ... . . . . , Q.M.E.D./Pumpman . i ...... .i Chief Pumpman Second Pumpman/Engine Mice. ...... SHip's Welder Maintenance .V.. . - .»* Engine Utility .! Oiler Maintenance-Utility Oiler ..... Fireman/Watertender ...... ......-1;.. . General Utility/Deck Engine .......... Wiper ^ • r-. ;• A' 2.043.62 1.867.24 . L!., • 1.690.86 A - • 1.514.50 / 2.043.62' ' 1.869.46 i.869.46 1.655.00 -1.505.22 1..542.16 , 1..3.38.11 ' I..338.11 1,228.61 . 1,228.61 .. i-'.-, STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (on vessels constructed, since 1970) ..... Steward/Cook ...... Steward/Baker ;..... Chief Steward (25.500 D.W.T or over) . .74 ... Chief Steward (under 25,500 D.W.T) .. Chief Cook v^' Cook and Baker .'......... .... ............... . Thiid Cook ,... ..... .'. ... . ; Assistant Cook Steward Assi.stant .... > •- PENALTY RATES OfT Watch, Monday through Friday Group 1 S10.79 ' '• 4 , > . 'i • -7-y k 2;043.62 2.043.62 2.043.62 1.859.89 1.790.45 1,607.15 1,569.23 1.391.91 1,391.91 1.025.74 17.74 16.17 14.64 13.12 -17.74 16.28 16.28 14.26 13.39 13.40 11.69 11.69 10.75 10.75 A . . , -" ' , 3- " - - 1. . r . ' \. . " •_ • 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 7.42 7.42 5.88' ' , r-rt " -' i / .n • '• --.•A v" •' . '• "• A.- • 'A- • : ^:T •. ^. . ' Group H . ' - '' " 17.74 17.74 17.74 16.21 15.60 14.01 13.26 1J.42 11.42 9.01 . •' 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 7.42 7.42 ' 7.42 5.88 5.88 A -- 8.65 Group 111 7.70 STANDARD FREIGHTSfflP/PASSENGER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM AND OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1982 DECK DEPARTMENT Boatswain (SL7's. SLI8's, D6's, D9's, Lash, Mariner & Passenger) Boatswain Carpenter ......,. ,..... Carpenter Maintenance ... ......,. »•.., Quartermaster ; ................ Able Seaman (Green) ......... .....,... .y.. . .A. Able Seaman (Blue) ....,.. 7 .^.......... vA . r Fire Patrtilmah 2 ..;. O S. Maintenance .....,............,,....*.2....... Ordinary Seaman ...... .....T.... ... Base Wages Monthly Rate ' Premium Rate Sat., Sun. & Holidays Overtime Rate E;(tcess of 8 Hrs, Mon.-Fri. . •. . . • . 51,964.07 1.7.37.15 1,598.25 1,598.25 1,476.99 1,.393.04 1.322.56 1.230.29 1,322.56 1.105.17 1.0.33.81 SI6.9I 15.12 13.93 13.93 12.86 12.15 11.56 10.75 11.56 9.03 9.03 ' • S9.68 9.68 ^.68 9.68 1.42 7.42 7.42) 7.42 7.42 5.88 5.88 continued on following page December 1982 / LOG 7 • L?H; ,h. • 7'' ~ ' 0 . . " • • ^ .t - ,.. V 4 - ~ "r.. Overtime Rate Excess of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri. S9.68 ,9.68 '9.68 7.42 7.42 7.42 ; 5.88 5.88 Premium Rate Sat., Sun. & Holidays SI7.74 17.06 . 15.54 13.26 11.69 10.87 •: 10.75. • V • ^-27"" ^ • - .-.foV' '> STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM AND OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1982 Base Wages Monthly Rate S2.04.l62 I.8.52..50 1.78.3.04 1.520.48 • 1.338.11 1.244.75 1.228.61 1.061.08 1* .,-5.;.. i-v ii �,- , S.-!' , STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP/PASSENGER AGREEMENT WAGES, PREMIUM AND OVERTIME RATES AS OF DECEMBER 16, 1982 ,fc,;'-' : iiiiic i\aie ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician (SL7"s, SLlS's, D6's. Lash, Mariner and Passenger) Q.M.E.D./Electrician D-9 C...-. Chief Electrician (Delta) 9... - • - ••. Chief Electrician Crane Mtce./Electrician ^• Electrician Reefer Mtce. ..........: '... .. - • Second Electrician ............ Engine Maintenance ...'... Engine Utility Reefer Mtce Refrigeration Engineer (when one is carried) .,.. i. Refrigeration Engineer (when three are carried) —CIrief / ...:, First Assistant Second Assistant ....... , Q.M.E.D. . classi Class 2 •. .•..•.;....-..i..;.....,.. Class3 Class4 Plumber Machinist Unlicensed Jr. Engr. (Day) Unlicensed Jr. Engr. (Watch) ..... Deck Engineer ,. i Engine Utility/FOWT (Delta) ... Engine Utility . i .T. Evaporator/Mtce. ..; y..... ... Oiler Oiler (Diesel) Watertender .... Fireman/Watertender ..., . v.......... ... Fireman , Wiper i r;.. .f Ship's Welder Mtce. .— Oiler/Mtce. Utility . .... General Utility/Deck Engine ........ k. •!j, •i .1. • 'A V, .l. -i' 'fi' if • r-, .;• 'i • K •••• I :/.C' ';• '.-• •I •J:-:-- -. • -'iV .v'V'l^ "-'• .v^ttASvsi' -f ;i- , • ,"t,.-'5l!,. , - c: . ' i, r ••' I KT,-^ .•- Base Wages Monthly Rate STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (SL7's, SL18's. D6's, D9*s, , •I Lash & Manner) —T.. • Steward/Cook ...!... ., .........v ifteward/Baker ...... (Thief Steward .................. .^.......".... Chief Cook ..........; i...;..... ^ .T:..J.. Cook & Baker ..., .....; " SecondCook .......7.......... .M . ThirdCook Assistant Cook .-i. Steward Assistant .... Excess of 8 Hrs. Mon.-Fri, _ Premium Rate Sat., Sun. & Holidays S9.68 . : ' 9.68 9.68 - '" 9.68 9.68 : . 9.68 9.68 ; 9.68 9.68 9.68 S2.I0L30 1101.30 2.097.78 2.043.62 - 2.043.62 2.043.62 1.910.40 1.910.40 1.910.40 1.910.40 518.43 18.43 17.74 17.74 17.74 17.74 16.65 16.65 16.65 16.65 1.959.54 1.741.28 1.624.39 15.26 14.58 14.14 9.68 9.68 9.68 16.91 15.62 14.22 12.84 15.26 14.58 •• 13.14 14.14 14.14 13.32 12.24 11.56 , 12.42 11.56 11.56 11.56 10.75 14.14 12.42 10.75 9.68 1.964.07 1.803.69 1.643.31 1,482.94 1.751.73 1.671.46 1,505.00 1.620.88 1,636.30 1,526.61 1,400.24 .1,322.56 1,423.26 , 1.322.56 1,322.56 1,322.56 1.228.53 1,640.70 1,526.61 1.228.53 • f" v.- JC..- 9.fe8 9,68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 y • 9.68 7.42 7.42 - 7.42 7.42 ' 7.42 5.88 9.68 7.42 5.88 . , $1,964.07 1,964.07 1.964.07 1.737.15 1,544.03 1,504.99 1,322.56 1,304.69 1,304.69 1.025.75 Passenger Vessels Chief Steward ,., V Chef ..............V ; ; Chief Cook .> ' Headwaiter/Wine Steward .,. ...................... T .... _ ' " ChiefBaker ............. 2nd Steward/Head Waiter i'-,, . 3rd Steward/Storekeeper ... T_.l._ Chiefftntryman Butcher ^.............. 2nd Cook, .........r, 2nd Cook/Larder • • •Cook & Baker •. ..;... .......... • ... Asst. Head Waiter ..... 2ndBaker \ i 3rdNightCook Bartender ' Bartender/Club Steward Messmart/Utility Utilityman ....... ................... .... Galley Utility ..... ......... Pintryman .... ... Passenger Waiter — .. Officer Bedroom Steward — Passenger Bedroom Steward ....". Night Steward Stewardess Deck Steward ; .c. Deck/Smoking Room Steward Janitor/Utilityman ;.v...... i . Day Porter/Utilityman .T ChefUtility ............... Crew Messman -• ••• • Crew Pantryman ......; \ Crew Bedroom Stew^ Beautician-Barber • I •' • PENALTY RATES Off Watch, Monday Through Friday Group I SKif79 Group II 8.65 Group III 7.70 "• . 2,292.30 1,737.15 1,544.03 1,544.03 1,544.03 1,542.39 1,541.01 1,539.36 1,531.15 1,519.48 1,519.48 1,504.99 1,504.99 1,501.72 1,494.89 1,304.69 1,304.69 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,025.75 1,465.07 S9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68. 9.68 7.42 7.42 7.42 5.88 $16.91 16.91 16.91 15.12 13.48 13.14 11.42 11.42 . 11.42 9.01 19.86 15.12 13.48 13.48 13.48 13.34 13.34. 13.32 13.24 13.16 13.16 13.14 13.14 13.01 12.95 11.42 11.42 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.QI 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 ' 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 9.01 .00 - 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 9.68 7.42 7.42 7.42 7.42 7.42 9.68 9.68 7.42 7.42 7.42 7.42 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 •5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 .00 •y• •• • •J., / / / I 8 / LOG / December 1982 )if.i - I �..v-;Er:irr' :v rter: : •. • • '• '.* ''-T.-v: *"• '-.'i' -A ,1 ttl in to -Seatarcrs liitcrnational Uiiion oi Nortli America, AFl,-CIO . -p . . December 1982 l,egislativc. Administrative and Kegulatorv Happenings WASHINGTON REPORT Caribbean Basin Initiative Monilale on Maritime After nearly a generation in power, Leonid Brezhnev passed away.^ The man who replaced Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, is expected to follow the basic outlines of his predecessor's policies. The relentless Soviet buildup that Brezhnev started is expected to remain right on course. Some analysts feel that it might even be inten­ sified because Andropov must cultivate the good-will of military hard-liners if he is To remain in power. The build-up has extended to the maritime industry. The Soviet Merchant Marine is the fastest-^ growing in the world. Unlike its American counterpart, it is totally integrated into the Soviet's military plans. Pentagon officials like to talk about "Sealift Capabilityf' Soviet military planners don't have to. They have the real thing. . The President's Caribbean Basin Initiative is running into difficulty during the lameduck session of Congress. Leaders from both sides of the aisle are telling the President that he must prove that he has the votes before they will even look at legislation. ^an editorial on the Op-Ed page of the New York Times entitled "The US Can Compete", Presidential hopeful Walter Mondale outlined his plans for the future of the American economy. "We cannot tolerate,.. trade discrimination any longer;' Mondale wrote. "We must embark on a cooperative national effort involving labor, management, and Government to revitalize ailing basic industries. We should fully restore funding for the Export-Import Bank, and should fully use that Bank to match the export subsidies of our trade competitors, product for product, dollar for dollar." This is good news for the maritime industry which relies upon trade and exporting for its survival. The American flag Merchant Marine is one of "those basic American industries" that has been forced to compete with foreign companies that not only are heavily subsidized, but sometimes entirely subsidized. In an atmosphere like this, the concept of free trade becomes something of a bad joke. Trouble Birewing While world attention focussed on recent changes in Soviet leadership, quiet yet poten­ tially far-reaching changes were occuring throughout the world. The world's economic system teetered on the verge of insolvency. Hundreds of billions of dollars are owed to Western bankers by such countries as Poland, Mexico, and Yugoslavia. It is unlikely that these debts will ever be repaid. The United States has not helped matters. It has contributed to this sense of instability by refusing to ratify the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Liner Code (UNCTAD). The United States is paying a heavy price for its short-sightedness. Venezuela, which has rich deposits of oil, has already taken unilateral action by effectively excluding American ship­ ping companies fk)m the US-Venezuelan trade. (See separate story in this issue of the LOG.) The CBI was originally conceived as a good­ will gesture to aid the depressed countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Yet as for­ mulated by the Reagan Administration, it con­ tained many provisions harmful to American workers. To give one example: The jobs of cannery workers, who are affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America, would be unfairly jeopardized by provisions in the CBI relaxing import duties on tuna products. American labor has been unified in its oppo­ sition to the bill. Frank Drozak, president of the SIU and president of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department, has been in the forefront of that fight. =•'157 Maritime Authoriiatioiis Each year Congress must review its maritimd policy. It must establish new funding levels for the Merchant Marine and formulate, continue, modify or drop federal maritime programs. This all falls under the banner of the Maritime Authorizations Bill. As reported in previous issues of the LOG, the House and Senate have already passed their respective versions of the Maritime Authori­ zations Bill. While imperfect, the House version is definitely superior to its Senate counterpart. Unfortunately, Senate and House conferees have issued a joint report that adopts most, though not all, of the recommendations made in the Senate bill. The conferees have recommended that, sub­ sidized operators be allowed to build their ves­ sels in foreign shipyards. If this recommendation is ratified by both the House and the Senate, then it will mean the end of the domestic ship­ building industry as we know it. The SIU is hoping to mount a last minute campaign from the floor of the House to block this legislation. One small victory; no matter which version of the Maritime Authorizations Bill is enacted into law, subsidized operators will not be allowed to use Capital Construction Funds (CCF) when building overseas. •il i'. December 1982 LOG 9 �"^•r-grij.f., ne (!;|)C 9tU in l\U\5l)inqto^^ f Bt B jUB Industry r News •rtj;-' •' «"'• I'r: Shipping and the Economy Labor Roundup United States vs.The World One can usually predict what's happening in the mwitime industry by the general state of the American economy. If exports are down, or if the economy is in a slump, then the chances are better than even that ships will be tied up and-seamen stranded on the beach. Shipping is slow because the economy has not recovered from i,ts prolonged slump. Reaganomics has not worked magic the way its supporters promised. As a matter of record: unemployment is-at an all-time_post-war high; budget deficits continue to increase despite frantic attempts to keep them in line; businesses are failing in record numbers, and soup lines are growing in every major industrial center in the United States. Things are so bad that even the Administra­ tion is toning down its predictions for an eco­ nomic upswing. Malcolm Baldridge, the Sec­ retary of Commerce, admitted that the recovery the Administration has been talking about will come later than expected and that it would not be strong enough to help the 12 million people out of work. In the meantime. President Reagan's support for our industry is defined in the "Build Foreign" program which insures further layoffs and unemployment for American workers. Organized labor has been playing an active role in fighting for an improved maritime industry. As usual, the Maritime Trades Department is taking the lead. Last month the Department condemned the Reagan Administration's decision to effectively dismantle the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's enforcement capabilities for weakening the law that brought it into being. "The Reagan Administration has been con­ ducting a running war against OSHA," MTD Executive Secretary Treasurer Jean Ingrao said. "They seem committed to eliminating the Fed­ eral govemment's role in the protection of health and safety of workers on the job. We're equally committed to protecting OSH A. In related news, Ingrao talked about the need to create jobs in the maritime industry, which has been badly hit by the present recession. One way would be for Congress to reaffirm legislation it passed concerning the regulation of the oceari seabed. Outside the MTD, Lane Kirkland joined SIU President Frank Drozak in calling for passage of the Boggs Bulk Bill. According to Kirkland, "It would provide jobs for seamen and ship­ builders, Minnesota iron miners and Michigan steelworkers, and for marine supply and support industries in 26 states. It would produce billions for the federal treasury and stimulate the economy right across the board." The United States has been having a great deal of trouble with its allies lately. Some of that trouble is of its own making. A showdown is brewing between this country and its European and Third World allies over the Reagan Administration's decision to resist the UNCTAD Agreement. The present Administration has decided to ignore the rest of the world and not ratify the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Liner Code. The rest of the world views the U.S. position as one that will further destabilize an already uncertain world economy. Frankly, we're confused. Most nations already have some form of protective policies regarding their merchant fleets. Yet, our. gov­ ernment continues to act as if we were truly in some "Free-Trade" fairyland. A Matter of Health •|^ i •. •-•• -• One of the major problems facing the Amer­ ican maritime industry is the health of the men and women working onboard its vessels. Industry-related illnesses and the rising cost of health care are threatening to make the industry less competitive than it already is. The situation is made worse by the policies of the Reagan Administration. According to Frank Drozak, president of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union and chief spokesman for the 8.5 million members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the closing of the U.S. Public Health Hospitals is creating a serious financial crisis for the industry. While present benefits for SIU members are secure, Drozak, said, expanded coverage may be curtailed because the plans will have to make up the cost differential. Moreover, the Administration's decision to ease existing health standards in the environment and the work place will make it more likely that seamen and other workers will come down with costly and life threatening illnesses. Don't just gripe to . your shipmates! Write Your Congressman or Senators! Tell them we NEED a strong U.S. maritime industi^ in 10 / LOG / December 1982 Medical Benefits In unveiling its plans for an expanded defense budget, the Reagan Administration "flied some trial balloons" on how to pay for the bill. Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Schweiker leaked to the press that the Admin­ istration is thinking about taxing the money that woricers receive from their health insurance. The plan received swift and immediate con­ demnation. While it is unlikely that it will ever go into effect, it says a lot about the priorities of the present Administration. S/U Stewards Tour Washington Upgrading Stewards pose on the steps of the Capitol building to record on film a trip that gave them a clearer understanding of the Congressional legislative process and SlU's lobbying efforts on the 'Hill.' Pictured above are Frank Bortlett, Willie Braggs, John Cherry, George Gibbons, Anthony Goncalves, Nicholas Halgimisios, Thomas Hanbins, Henry Jones Jr., Stephen Piatab, James Temple, Roy Thomas, Joseph Moody and the conductors of the tour-workshop, SIU Representative-InTraining Ben Adams and SIU Washington Representatives Frank Pecquex and Liz Di Mato: �•V;:^,,^.-;- • •- • • •-• r^ -. , '' -^ ..... ' ..:''..:v. 'W • • •, - ' if •'•• '••• , -• ' - y: ' ' • • ' At Stake are 7,000-10.000 Jobs : •••f Ir ' • SlU and NMU Meet with Navy Pentagon Brass r^ivilian manning mQnninft of \IQ\/\/ciir\f-»rM-t Civilian Navy support vessels is a non-partisan issue that has drawn the support of both the Seafarers International Union and the National Maritime Union. At stake are 7,000-10,000 seagoing jobs. SIU President Frank Drozak together with NMU President Shannon Wall have been meeting with Pentagon officials and repre­ sentatives of the Reagan Adminis­ tration in an effort to hammer out a compromise that would benefit both fhe military and the private sector merchant marine. When talking to Pentagon offi­ cials, Drozak has often referred to 4.1 L: _ _ r* . • « . many of the speeches President Reagan made while touring the country during the 1980 election. According to Reagan: ' 'Our Merchant Marine is a vital auxiliary to the U.S. Navy. At a time when the Navy'ysupport capability is open to serious question, we should be increasing the merchant marine's role'.' Pentagon officials have been known to have privately advised the President to scuttle the measure because it would cost too much. Some of them doubt that seamen in the private industry possess the skills needed in the support activities. Others say that there might be dis- • -• . •"!•'• .• ^ . ruption of service because of union activities. Drozak has forcefully rebutted these assertions point by point. COST: According to studies conducted by private sector researchers, the primary cost dif­ ference between the private sector and the government exists above the classification of "unlicensed". Those categories are not in question. Moreover, it would probably be cheapen to ^ploy private sector unlicensed seamen than public sector ones. President Reagan him­ self shares that belief. SEAFARING SKILLS: Seafarers receive first-class training at I. -.dr . 1 the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. But even if the Pentagon thinks that some skills should be taught that aren't being taught, it would be relatively easy to overcome that fact. The training facilities exist. Existing programs could easily be modified as the Pentagon and the unions see fit. POTENTIAL DISRUPTION OF SERVICE: Civilian manning of non-combatant vessels is not a hew idea. It has been tried before with very few problems. From 1936 until 1981 the government-operated Panama Line of the Panama Railroad Company hired seamen directly from private hiring halls. Drozak Visits Strife-torn Central America SIU Leader Represents AFL-CIO In Meeting With Workers ' 'Nothing so frightens totalitarian regimes, left or right, as the power of workers united in a free frade union movement.. .The fear is jus­ tified, for the common enemy of these regimes is democracy; and the true test of democracy is whether workers can freely organize them-^ selves- into unions of their own design. Without this free right of association, the rights of free speech and assembly are unfulfilled prom­ ises'.' AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland October 26, 1982 In order to obtain first hand knowledge of the problems and conflicts affecting the workers in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Sal­ vador, the Executive Board of the ICFTU authorized a high level mis­ sion to visit those troubled countries. The AFL-CIO, which reaffiliated to the ICFTU in January 1982, was represented by Frank Drozak, pres­ ident of the Seafarers International Union and member of the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO. William C. Doherty, Jr., executive director of the AFL-CIO's American Insti­ tute for Free Labor Development was also a U.S. representative on the delegation. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, with head­ quarters in Brussels has more than 75 million members in various affi­ liated national federations throughout the non-communist world. The ICFTU delegation was expected to visit each country and obtain first hand information by meeting with representatives of all sectors so that a timely objective and comprehensive report and recommendations would be presented '••Ff endemic to the region. The delegation arrived in Man­ agua, Nicaragua on Nov. 1. The Sandinist authorities permitted the group to meet with the CUS, as well as with opposition political parties and professional associations, and the Commission on Human Rights. Meetings were also held with rep­ resentatives of the FSLN, including Minister of Labor Virgilio Godoy, a member of the FSLN Directorate and the Government coordinator of the Sandinist Labor Central. Frank Drozak talks with Alvin Guthrie of the Nicaraguan free trade union movement and other members of the joint mission of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions following a wreath-laying ceremony in Managua honoring slain Nicaraguan labor leader Luis Medrano who was murdered by Samozan forces in 1979. to the ICFTU's November Execu­ tive Board Meeting. Drozak and Doherty were joined in Mexico City by the vice president of the Canadian Labour Congress, Raymond Mercier, as well as the CLC's director of International Affairs, John Marker. ICFTU was represented by Enzo Frizo, director of Western Hemisphere Affairs. Tulio Cuevas and Claudio Artavia, the general secretaries of the Regional InterAmerican Organization of Workers (GRIT) and the Central American Confederation of Workers (CTCA) represented Latin America. Representing Europe were the directors of International Affairs of the Italian Confederation of Trade Unions (CISL) and the Nordic Council of Trade Unions, Emilio Gabaglio and Peer Carllson. On Oct. 31 th^" delegation arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica. Meetings were held with the leadership of the Costa Rican Confederation of Free Workers (CCTD), with President Monge and with Nicaraguan polit- ical exiles led by Commander Eden Pastora, a defector from the Nicar­ aguan FSLN. Gilbert Brown, General Secretary of the Costa Rican Confederation of Free Workers, welcomed the international group and described the effects of the current economic crisis on the workers. President Monge, who is a former trade union leader and was a past General Secretaiy of ORIX extended a warm welcome to the delegation. President Monge has maintained close ties with the AFL-CIO for many years, and is the only ex-trade union leader in Latin America to be elected President. He asked for any support of the international democratic labor community that would enable Costa Rica to continue to develop peacefully and "democratically. Members of the delegation agreed that support for Costa Rica should be actively sought to ensure that this peaceful and democratic state will not become embroiled in the rising tide of bloody violence which is = • 'H • --A V5 The delegates also visited two newspapers, Barricada, which supports the government, and La Prensa, which is allowed to publish opposition news although it is heavily censored. The arrival of the ICFTU delegation, for example, was to have been printed on page one, but the article was prohibited by the government. Drozak and some other members of the delegation arrived in San - Salvador, El Salvador, on Nov. 3, and was received by the leaders of the Federation of Construction, Transport and Allied Workers, and by the Salvadoran Communal Union. Meetings were scheduled with urban and rural union leaders. President Alvaro Magana, Bishop Rivera y Damas, General Jose Guillermo Gtkrcia, Minister of Defense, and the Popular Demo­ cratic Unity. In the discussions with the Pres­ ident of El Salvador and the Minister of Defense, the ICFTU delegates emphasized their rejection of force as a political instrument, and expressed the wish for a dialogue to be established and for an end to the violence which has claimed from 30 to 40 thousand lives. December 1982 / LOG 11^ 77* .€ 4: 'd �. - - - • '< ••'• 1."'' " ' T -lit ?• .V;'-"'",. Ur j;- ia'W-- >•• •^.7* • '.-1--it x:- .•*: • .i. •• . • • •. Gulf Coast by VP Joe Sacco i/,, ,••• --:i; 'il-" In the port of Houston, where we're holding our own on deep sea shipping, we're getting ready for the crewing up later^this month of the brand new bulk carrier Spirit of Texas (Titan Naviga­ tion). She's the third in a series of ships built by the SlU-contracted company. The other two were the Pride of Texas and the Star of Texas. I visited our New Orleans Port Agent Gerry Brown in the hospital and although he has some serious injuries, he's hanging in there and hopes to soon be up and about. It was great to see hinvin such good spirits and we~all wish him a speedy reeoveiy. Meanwhile, in the port of New Orleans, which has been hit by torrential rains, deep sea and inland shipping remains slow. However, shipping is still alright for our "A" book members, especially if they are flexible about where they sail. In the port of Mobile I attended a very successful Port Maritime Council dinner in honor of Dr. Arthur Amendola, head of the Seafarers clinic in the port. (A full story on this dinner is carried in this issue of the LOG.) Also out of Mobile, Port Agent Tommy Glidewell reports that an SIUcontracted dredge. Flamingo (Radcliffe) sank in the Alabama River about 175 miles north of the port. There were 12 crewmen aboard the dredge at the time but none was hurt. The SlU-cpntracted tug Gobbler (Radcliffe) rescued the men. At present there is no known cause for the sinking of the 181-foot long dredgp which is 38 feet wide and weighs 499 tons. Also, out of Mobile at the end of the month we're expecting to crew up another integrated-tug-barge called the New York. She's the third one that SlU-contracted Apex Marine has launched. Last month I reported to you extensively on the Nov. 2 voting results. Though the elections are over, our political work is not. We are preparing for the new Congress and we are busy contacting local elected officials. Just because we did so well in the recent elections, we cannot sit back and hope for the best. We nwst get out there and fight for the kind of legislation that will insure our members' job security. As I end this last column of 1982 I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and the best of everything in the New Year. :ic;- by VP. Leon Hall .;is.^5 7. • • 5" •-• • 4- • ^. From the port of Jacksonville comes the report that the crewmembers of the SlU-contracted Walter Rice (Reynolds Metal) rescued approxiinately 15 people from a burning Greek freighter. The Walter Rice was in the Mediter­ ranean, about a day out of Gibraltar. We hope to have photos and more details on the rescue in an upcoming issue of the LOG. Here in the port of New York, the Contract Department, the Seafarers Appeals Board, and the LOG office have all moved to the new Union Headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. Last month in this coluirm I gave you the new address. However, the zip code was incorrect. So let me repeat the full address: 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. . Another point that I want to make about the move concerns vacation checks. As you know, in the past when New York housed Union Headqiiarters we were able to get vacation checks processed up here in one day. Now that Headquarters has moved that is no longer possible. I make this point because I don't want to disappoint our members who come to the port thinking they will get their vacation checks right away. Out of the port of Gloucester, a payoff was made on our SlU-contracted cableship Long Lines which pulled into Portsmouth, N.H. last month before going out on a special five month run for the Navy. Also up in Massachusetts we've been making the Sabine tankers which are pulling in steadily now. We're working together with the National Maritime Union to organize these ships. With the wiiiter coming on strong our SlU-contracted fishing boats in Gloucester—especially the smaller ones—are keeping a close watch on the weather. 12 / LOG / December 1982 Great Lakes & Western Rivers, By VP. Mike Sacco Here in St. Louis we've been negotiating the Orgulf contract and I'll have details for you in the next issue of the LOG. ' On the Great Lakes, I'm sorry to report that SlU-contracted Bob-Lo company has gone bankrupt. The Union has 60 jobs aboard Bob-Lo's two pas­ senger boats which operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The boats, which, as Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt says, "are as good as the day they were built," run between ^ ^ Detroit and Bob-Lo Island where there is-an Amusement park. One b^aL the Columbia, was built in 1902 and the other, the Ste: Clare, was constructed in 1906. Both vessels have been declared historical monuments by the State of Michigan. A bankruptcy hearing is scheduled in Detroit for Jan. 27. Other parties haYe expressed interest in maintaining operation of the boats and we are hopeful that we have not seen the last of this traditional summer ryn and the SIU jobs that go along with it. Another disappointment for us on the Lakes is that, after- 35 years under SIU contract, we no longer have the "hand-bomber" Chief Wawatam. The Detroit-Mackinac Railroad Co. lost the bid on renewing operation of the vessel for the State. Instead, the operation went to a non-union railroadMichigan Northern Railroad. Besides taking over the Chief Wawatam, the Michigan Northern Railroad has also taken over hundreds of miles of track. We find it very strange that the railroad craft unions have not attempted to organize this companv. On the positive side on the Lakes, six vessels in the SlU-contracted American Steamship fleet will be on the winter run. So will the SlU-contracted Medusa Challenger (Medusa Cement). Concerning some of our Lakes inland equipment. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock is finishing up Fall dredging on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, and Luedtke Engineering Co. is completing a dredging project on the Rouge River in Detroit. ' West Coast, By V P. George McCartney Here on the West Coast, in the port of Seattle, we're looking forward to the start of a grain run to Russia. Two SlU-contracted ships—one an Ogden Marine vessel and the other a Point Shipping Vessel—are expected to load grain in the Columbia River sometime in January. A fact not commonly known is that the northern West Coast is a big grain area. In fact, just recently, an SIUcontracted ship traveled from the Seattle area to China with a load of grain. Concerning contracts, we're in negotiations right now with Star and Crescent fleet, a harbor touring operation in San Diego, Calif. Negotiating for the Union along with SIU Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley and SIU Representative Frank Gill, was Star and Crescent Captain Russ Holmes who is chief shop steward. ^ Also, I'm happy to report that Brother Worley has been elected president of the Southern California Ports Council of the AFL-CIO.Maritime Trades Department. Getting back to the area of contracts, SIU reps, along with representatives from other unions, have been meeting in Southern California with an oil rig contractor as part of the General Presidents' Offshore Agreement. And further up north, we have an election coming up on the Golden Alaska, a fish processing vessel we are trying to organize. Our SlU-contracted Pacific Maritime Association ships will be receiving a 2.67 percent Cost of Living Adjustment effective Dec. 16, 1982. The COLA will be applied to wage related items. Finally, all of us on the West Coast want to wish New Orleans Port Agent Gerry Brown a speedy recovery. We have been sending him our good wishes since his accident. In fact, a card with 200 signatures was mailed from the port of Wilmington, We all hope that Brother Brown will be back at work very soon. �-• -,- -ii- •; ty-' -•f 'Vv.' • Seafarers Appeals Board Announces Action on Transportation, Registration The Seafarers Appeals Board has recently taken two actions, one concerning transportation and the other concerning registration. Action No. 268 clarifies trans­ portation costs for relief seamen and action No. 269 concerns the reg­ istration period for permanent rat­ ings. Both rulings ^e reprinted below. Also reprinted below is a Mem­ orandum of Understanding between the SIU and its contracted employers concerning a change of time on the notice clause for vessels arriving on a weekend. The Memorandum of Under­ standing covers Article II, Section 57 of the Standard Freightship/Passenger Agreement, and Article II, Section 55 of the Standard Tanker Agreement. To save space, and since the wording is the same, we have only reprinted the Memorandum applying to the Tanker Agreement. But note that the Memorandum also applies to the Freightship/Passenger Agreement. SAB Action No. 268 The Seafarers Appeals Board, acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers; hereby takes the following action. That whereas Rule 5 A. 12 as amended by S.A.B. Action No. 260 has not clearly expressed subsection "0", said subsection shall be amended to read as follows: *'IFansportation will be paid by the Company to the relief and to the seaman^ who was relieved and is returning to the vessel." The remainder of Rule 5 A. 12 shall continue in full force and effect. SAB Action No. 269 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union ahd thetvarious Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Rule 5 A 12 (a) permits specific ratings to request trip reliefs between sixty (60) and one hundred and twenty (120) days and ~ Whereas, Rule 2 B 7 however specifies that the period of registra­ tion shall bje ninety (90) days; therefore in order to irisure that such specified ratings are assured of returning to their assigned vessel and there is no inconsistency with Rule 2 B 7, such Rule 2 B 7 shall be amended by adding to it the fol­ lowing provision; -'The ratings specified in Rule 5 A 12 (a), who have requested reliefs of one hundred twenty (120) days, or whose vessels because of operational necessity exceed the ninety (90) day registration period, pre­ venting tlie rating from rejoining his vessel at the expi­ ration of the relief time requested, shall he nevertheless considered in compliance with the period of registration." off Procedure, subsection 3 be amended to read as follows: "3. Any member of the unli­ censed Personnel will he allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Continental United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty four (24) hours notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and depart on a weekend, such notice shall he given not later than 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Master shall he allowed Jo discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel upon twenty four (24) hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to he paid off, as pro­ vided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not he applicable. If the Master exercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not he appli­ cable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall he handled in accordance with the grievance procedure." The notice required for weekT end terminations is hereby changed from 1 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Thursday due to the fact that the last job call conducted at the various hiring halls on Monday through Friday^ excluding emergency situations. is 12 noon. 3 'M ym. Upgraders in Washington V Memorandum of Understanding It is hereby agreed to between the Seafarers Intemational Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, 'Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO and the various contracted Employers signatoiy to the Standard Tanker Agreement, Article 11, Sec­ tion 55 Transportation and Paying Union Training Officials Tyler Womack and Robert Hall take the A Seniority Upgraders on a tour of Capitol Hill, where they learned about the union's lobbying apparatus. Things were slow because Congress was in recess. Pictured above are Robert Hall and Tyler Womack, and the following A Seniority Upgraders: Thomas Barrett, Alan Bright, Steven Byerly, Russel Mancini, John Mortinger, Abdo Naji, David O'Donnell, Elizabeth Papciak, Alexander Reyer, Frankie Ross, and Ronald Daily. I' CET BOATED FOR NARCOTICS AND YOU LO^^E YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE... IT WORTH IT ? i w December 1982 / LOG 13 i-': �-i',% Moku Pahu Gets a Royal Aloha In Honolulu The governor of Hawaii and numerous business and civic leaders were on hand to give the SIUmanned Moku Pahu a warm wel­ come when the new ship arrived in Hawaii last month. They had spent weeks preparing an elaborate ceremony for the vessel i: 11 & H. H... in appreciation of the good that it The health of Hawaii's economy is expected to do for Hawaii's depends in large part upon its ability economy. to export sugar crop. In his welcoming speech, GovDuring the ceremony a beautifully emorOeorge Arioshi noted the fact carved wooden image of Kanaloa, that the ITB Moku Pahu will carry the Hawaiian god of the ocean, was Hawaiian raw sugars from terminals presented to representatives from in Honolulu to the US mainland. Pacific Gulf Marine, the company that ovy^ns the Pa/iM. ' The Moku Pahu, which is the » world's largest bulk sugar carrier. measures 639 feet and has a 36,000 ton capacity. It is the largest ocean­ going integrated tug barge ever built in the United states. It will give SIU seamen another job opportunity in the expanding US-Pacific trade. This trade is expected to increase dramatically in the upcoming years, providing many new jobs for American seamen. Chief Cook Ed Singleton and Chief Steward Robert Spencer pose for the LOG photographer in the galley of the Moku Pahu. The Moku Pahu arrives at the Port of Honolulu just in time for the big celebration in its honor. • 1^. • x- I )• i: • •%: • 1^'I r QMED Jimmy Slay and QMED/Pumpman Dave Norris discuss the ad­ vanced technology found in the«ngine room of the ITB Moku Pahu. ?3.' •r •V CELESTIAL NAVIGATION A SKILL ALL SEAFARERS SHOULD KNOW X i I \ f ' \ \.' \ . V ,' I• Enroll in the Celestial Navigation Course at SHLSS. It'll help you earn what you need to know to earn tfre Ocean Operator Over 200 Miles License. And that means a better job and more money! Contact your SIU Field Representative, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. ^ - Course starts February 28 V. SIU officials meet with the Ship's Committee of the newly launched Moku Pahu to exchange ideas. Pictured above are SIU Patrolman Kevin Thatcher, who is stationed in Honolulu; QMED Jimmy Slay; Chief Steward and Ship's Secretary, Robert Spencer; QMED/ Pumpman Dave Norris, who is the Engine Delegate; Ray Todd, bosun and Ship's Chairman; and George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president. 14 / LOG / December 1982 4i- "Z^TmSSSS^ �•'-iW., I''' a A Seafaring Santa BY JOE SCLTERI Twas The Night Before Christmas On The Converted 1-2 The Crew Was All Sleeping There Was Nothing To Do Our Stockings Were Hung Round The Boiler With Care —Not For No Special Reason Cept They Dry Better There I Was Lying Half Dozing AM Snug In My Rack The Porthole Was Open A Breeze On My Back When All Of A Sudden Much To My Surprise I Heard Sleigh Bells Ringing Somewhere In The Skys J I'm Cracking, I Thought Or Dreaming, Or Both But As I Lay Thinking A Hearty Voice Spoke, • St. Nick Was A Strange One Not Like Pictures I'd Seen With Tattoos And An Earring Now What Could This Mean w-'v I'm The Seafaring Santa! He Said With A Grin Then Tossed Me A Gallon Of Beefeaters Gin He Yelled "Call All Hands" We've Got Partying To Do I've Still Got One Ship Off The Coast Of Peru * * So I Ran Down Below Calling All Who Could Hear, Someone Threw A Boot, Caught Me Right On The Ear * * i. WeiI When I Came Too The Ship Was A Wreck, With Quart Jugs-And Seamen Sprawled Ail Over The Deck * * * "On Bonnie, On Rubbie On Suzy, On Jean On Roxie, On Trixie On Sweet Genevieve On Cindy, On Lois On Gertrude! On Mae That Don't Sound Like No Reindeer I Thought With Dismay * * I Jumped To The Porthole Not Believing My Eyes A 40 Foot Sailboat Was Filling The Sky . * * And Up In The Heavens Just A Speck To My Eye The Sailboat Was Sailing Off Into The Sky * * " Christmas Morning Was Quiet Aboard Our Lost Ship The Crew Wasn't Talking They Were All Very Sick • '^1 • * And No One But Me Could Remember That Night Except That They Partyed And Had A Big Fight * * There Might Have Been Girls t Was Decked Real Fancy But Their Memory Was Hazy With Pine Trees And Bright Light And They Finally Decided And 11 Cute Ladies I Was Most Likely Crazy... Dressed In Red And In White * * # * And Now I Will Leave You And Out On The Bow My Story Is Through Just As Fat As Could Be But Before I Get Going Stood St. Nick And An Elf Let Me Say This To You They Were Checking Our Lee * « * * If You're Out On The Ocean And Once They Decided On That Night Of The Year With The Wink Of An Eye And Your Being Forgotten They Dropped To The Ocean Is Your One Biggest Fear Right Out Of The Sky * * * * Just Remember Who's Coming I Ran Up The Stairwell And You Will See I Was Right And Right Out On.Deck Now Merry Christmas My Brother They Were Having Some Trouble ' And To AM-A Good Night. Making Fast To Our Wreck * * So I Dropped Them A Laddder And I Lowered A Line And Pulled Up 4 Seabags And 9 Cases Of Wine >s December1982 ' LOG 15 .V �r I AMAs Al Maskin Retires, Was SlU LOG Staffer i 1i • i:. •I. •IJ -V. i 1 'I i I r :.^• 1'^ ?-r •i- 1: t Al Maskin, a prominent spokesman for the maritime industry who learned about the Merchant Marine by writing for the Seafarers LOG, announced his retirement as Executive Director of the American Maritime Association. Maskin has been director of the American Maritime Association since 1967. During his fifteen year tenure he has spoken out on behalf of the maritime industry and Amer­ ican seamen. He campaigned deligently to protect this nation's cargo preference laws and the Jones Act. — Maskin worked closely with the late Paul Hall and the rest of the indus^ in fighting for enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, an important piece of legislation that has led to the construction of nearly 100 merchant vessels under the U.S. flag. Al Maskin worked for the Sea­ farers Intenational Union from 1953 until 1967. He was a protege of Herb Brand, former Editor of the LOG, who now serves as Chairman of the Board of Transportation Institute, a Washington-based non-profit orga­ nization formed to promote maritime research and development, md the full employment of American-flag sUpping. As Assistant Editor of tfigLOG; ^ Maskin learned about the maritime industry from the ground up. He leamed about maritime's legislative agenda: the need to protect American shipping and American jobs through rigorous enforcement of this nation's cargo preference laws and the Jones Act. I A, UA. l' A 1 A IA . V A A I- me with a valuable education in the maritime industry. I was particularly gratified to work with the late Paul Hall who contributed as much as anyone to the development of a strong American-flag Merchant Marine." AreVot OeHing Oishpaa Hsndt? yM, §8t nwmff eaf of th soof soA! UpgtoA h SlooiarJ Ihpartmmit of smss. New Classes Starting Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Sign Up Now! Contact your SIU Field Representative, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain topics of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constiturion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. i Maskin was later named Director of Research and Legislation for the SIU as well as vice-president in charge of the Washington office, Reflecting on his long career, he told a writer from the LOG that "the fourteen years wth the SIU provided 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 negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. IlKlllllllinil patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitufional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he' should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. 16 / LOG / December 1982 mn SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or refceived 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 rea.son of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feds that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied hb constitntlonal right of aoxm to Union records or informathm, he shouMimmrdiatriynottfy SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified inaB» return receipt requested. Dieaddras is 5201 Auth VMiy and Britanda Way, Prince Georges County^ Camp Springi, Md. 20746. �.t K- Seafarer Exhibits Photo Skiils in Art Show Edd Emery uses his experience as a merchant seaman to capture on film those beautiful sights and spe- cial moments that are the domain of every seafarer or world traveller, Emerj^ who sailed for both the A playful thought-provoking picture of a man and his child in New York. Co-Sponsors of Boggs Bill Members of Congress who co-sponsored the "Competi­ tive Shipping and Shipbuiiding Revitaiization Act of 1982," (H.R. 6979), written by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) are: Paul Trible, Republican, Virginia Adam Benjamin, Democrat, Indiana Charles E. Bennett, Democrat, Florida David Bonior, Democrat, Wash­ ington Charles Dougherty, Republican, Pennsylvania Trent Lett, Republican, Mississippi Harold E. Fbrd, Democrat, Ten­ nessee Joseph M. Gaydos, Democrat, , Pennsylvania Tom Hartnett, Republican, South Carolina Arlan Stangeland, Republican, Minnesota Charles Wilson, Democrat, Texas Don Young, Republican, Alaska Leo Zeferetti, Democrat, New York Barbara Mikulski, Democrat, Maryland Gene Snyder, Republican, Ken­ tucky Glenn Anderson, Democrat, Cali­ fornia John Murtha, Democrat, Pennsyl­ vania Frank Annunzio, Democrat, Illinois • Jean Ashbrook, Republican, Ohio Jack Brooks, Democrat, Texas Phillip Burton, Democrat, California Norm D'Amours, Democrat, New Hampshire Ron Dellums, Democrat, California Norman Dicks, Democrat, Wash­ ington Frank Guarini, Democrat, New Jersey Tony Hall, Democrat, Ohio Cecil Heftel, Democrat, Hawaii Dale E. Kildee, Democrat, Michigan Mike Lowry, Democrat, Washington Nick Mavroules, Democrat, Mas­ sachusetts Joe Moakley, Democrat, Massa­ chusetts Bill Nichols, Democrat, Alabama Mary Rose Oakar, Democrat, Ohio Don Pease, Democrat, Ohio Mel Price, Democrat, lllinios Matthew Rinaldo, f?epub//can, New Jersey Pete Stark, Demobrat, California SIU and the NMU before getting a job at the Erie Lackawana ferries at Hoboken, recently had a one man exhibit at the Citicorp bank at the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Emery contends that his experience as a merchant seaman has given him a perspective that affects his whole life and extends even to his art. The photos at the Citicorp exhibition back him up. Some are pretty as a picture-card; others are eerily beautiful. Emery shot the Parthenon at twilight, when red and purple skies set the classic ruins in a translucent light that made them seem both fragile and Sternal. Others pictures were of Yugoslovia, Germany, Italy, San Fran­ cisco, New York, and even the piers at Hoboken. The exhibit attracted normally rushed bank customers who interrupted their hectic Man­ hattan schedules to look at the exhibit and ruminate. Emery's pictures are subtle yet forceful. A peaceful cafe scene in South Africa was titled "A Study in White." A picture of a beautiful young woman with gold earings and flashing white teeth was called "Bed-Stuy Princess." Edd Emery's commitment to photography is just one more example of the opportunities open to se^en. Merchant seamen are travellers who get to see things that other people don't. Edd Emery made good use of that opportunity. Other members express their commitment to the sea in other ways. Some write poetry or short stories, others use the time they have onboard Ship to read or upgrade, others become the best damn Steward or QMED that they can. Everyone has a special talent or' vision. The lucky ones develop it. Lyie Williams, Republican, Ohio Bob Young, Democrat, Missouri Edward P. Boland, Democrat, Massachusetts Robert W. Davis, Republican, Michigan Jack Edwards, Republican, Ala­ bama M. M. Heckler, Republican, Masschusetts Marjorie S. Holt, Republican, Maryland Thomas A. Luken, Democrat, Ohio Bob McEwen, Republican, Ohio Toby Mohet, Democrat, Connecticut Joseph P. Addabbo, Democrat, New York Douglas Applegate, Democrat, Ohio Tom Bevill, Democrat, Alabama William Clay, Democrat, Missouri Tom Coelho, Democrat, California M. M. Dymally, Democrat, California Roy Dyson, Democrat, Maryland Dennis E. Eckart, Democrat, Ohio Robert W. fdgar. Democrat, Penn­ sylvania Barney Frank, Democrat, Massa­ chusetts Tom LantoSr Democrat, California Pirren J. Mitchell, Democrat, Maryland G. V. Montgotnery, Democrat, Mis­ sissippi Ronald M. MottI, Democrat, Ohio James L. Nelligan, Republican, Pennsylvania Claude Pepper, Democrat, Florida Al Swift, Democrat, Washington Daniel K. Akaka, Democrat, Hawaii William M. Brodhead, Democrat, Michigan Lawrence J. DeNardls, Republican, Connecticut Julian C. Dixon, Democrat, Cali­ fornia Vic Fazio, Democrat, California Dennis M. Hertel, Democrat, Mich­ igan Carroll Hubbard Jr., Democrat, Kentucky William J. Hughes, Democrat, New 7 •;|- n ' i' x.-f kJQrsGy Matthew Martinez, Democrat, Cal­ ifornia Toby Roth, Republican, Wisconsin Richard C. Shelby, Democrat, Ala­ bama Bruce E Vento, Democrat, Minne­ sota James H. Weaver, Democrat, Oregon i Entitled the Old and the New, this picture by Edd Emery captures the soaring majesty of the San Francisco skyline. December 1982 / LOG 17 lllpi'jlVBlliij Mil.J". �:C, . I • / beep Sea Seafarers: We Need \bur Address The following deep sea men and women are active, dues paying SIU members. Yd, the Seafarers Data Center has no address for them. An up-to-date address is essential if you want to receive proper pay­ ment on any Claims and if you want to be kept informed about important developments in your Union, whether they be in your Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan benefits, or in your contract. Please check the list below, which is arranged alphabetically, and if your name appears, write and give us your present home address. Just send it, with your Social Security number and Union book number, to: Data Center, Seafarers Inter­ national Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. rf-,"-> i(^.-- AAMIR, S.M. ABOUBAKER, S.A. AHMED, A.M. AIELLO, A. ALBAUGH, M.K. ALDAPE, P. ALEXANDER, H.H. ALLDRIDGE, TA. ALOFOE, M.L. ALSAEDI, S.T ALTAHAIR S.M. ANDERSON, 0. ANDERSON, S.J. ANZAO, C. AQUI, P. AQUINO, N. ARNOLD, G. AYIWARD,I BAEZ, A.L. BAIZ, M.D. BAKER, P.L. BANDA, G. BASAS, M.V BECKER, LW. BELCHER, W.B. BENGTSON, J. BENNETT A. BERG, R.R. BIDDLE, PR. BiSSONETTE, J.W BLAND, J. BONGOLAN, S. BOOTH, J.C. BOULILIER, P.M. BRADLEY D.E BRISCOE, E. BRISTOL, B. BROWN, N.A. BUSH, E. CAIN, E.J. CALADEK, R. CAMPBELL, D.. CARDILLO, G. CARDWELL, X CARLSON, YO. CARREON, J.E. CARRILLO, FA. CARTER, C. CARVER, S.L. CASTILLO, A.A. CENTENO, L. CHCK, A.B. CHOY D.J. CHRISTIAN, B. CLARK, FR. COCHRAN, G.N. COHEN. F COLEMAN, A.L. COLIVAS, S. CONNOLLY W.F COPHER, A.R. COSTA,I CUMUN, J. CRUM, R.L. CRUZ, E.D. CURTIS, M.A. CURTS, L.D. DARANDA, S. DARTER, C. DAVILA, D. DEANE, R.A.' DECKER, S. DELACRUZ, B. DELANEY O. DEMELLO, K.E. DENZER, N.K. DHALAI, H.A. 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Security. Get in on today's opportunities in the SIU contracted fleet. Take the Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operation Course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on February 28. You can earn it too. Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or see your SIU Field Representative for more details. �Seafarers vJk' HARRY LONDEBERG SCHOOL "^Sf OF SEAMANSHIP Piney Point Maryland Every Student A Winne>r - Education Is the Key to Job Security .• Science Instructor Sandy Schroeder demonstrates the use of a microscope to Steve Waters from Norfolk and Bruce Robrecht from PIney Point. You've probably heard this many times, and here are some figures to prove it. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the largest increase in unemployment in 1981 occurred among workers with a high school diploma or less. The unemployment rate for people without a high school diploma as of March 1981 was 16.7%. High school graduates did a bit better with an unemployment rate of 10.3%. People with one to three years of college had an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and college graduates did the best with a 3.2% unemployment rate. As you can see, as the educational level goes up, the percent of unem­ ployment goes down. It seems that a good education is a good shield against unemployment. The good news is that you can do something about it. The Academic Department at the Seafarers Harry Lundebei-g School of Seamanship offers classes to stu­ dents of all educational levels. From basic reading and math skills to community college level courses, the academic programs are available Mary Coyle discusses test taking techniques with Roberto Roque from New York. Reading Instructor Donna Curtis helps trainee Roderick Smith prepare for the lifeboat examination. to help you improve yourself. Pre­ sented here are two of the academic programs available to all SIU members who want to help them­ selves to a better education. Adult Basic Education ^ The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program at SHLSS offers basic reading and math classes to students who have weak skills in those areas. If you know of an SIU brother or sister who can't read or has problems reading, do him or her a favor and tell them about the ABE program at SHLSS. Here's how the program works. Seafarers who are coming to SHLSS to upgrade in a vocational course can come to school four to six weeks before their vocational course to work on improving their reading and math skills. By working on these skills before they get into a vocational class their chances of being successful and passing the vocational class are improved. After completing the ABE pro­ gram, the seafWer can then enter his or her vocational class with more •n John Pearson from New Jersey gets additional instruction In mathemetics from Academic Instructor Roger Francisco. December 1982 / LOG 19 ) s-.m �• • f ' -1^;./-.' V.., .•' ;, : ' '=* \ ; "• • -„: ,JT fK' ^ " •" '•^- : ••: ---V -;^ • ; -J '.^ '• ' f". ., Union and l\/lanaaement Working Together .•;v - -• SlU and Crowley Maritime Sponsor Working Seminar for Tankermen Rebecka Kastner teaches GED English to Kenneth McHoul. Education Is the Key Continuedfrom Preceding Pose confidence and better skills. Seafarers who are interested in entering the ABE program just have to check the adult basic education block on their upgrading application form. Adult basic education is listed under the All Departments section of the application. The Academic Department will then contact the seafarer and schedule him or her to enter ABE two, four or six weeks before the vocational upgrading class starts. Classes in Adult Basic Education are individualized. That means that students get lots of help from their Teachers and the teachers will develop a program especially for the needs of each student. Students can work on a variety of skills: reading comprehension, vocabulary improvement, spelling and study skills. These skills will help in both upgrading classes and in the student's personal life. Basic skills are becoming more and more important on the job and in life. reading and math, the GED program is available. The GED or high school equivalency program is designed for students who would like to get their Maryland State High School Diploma. The GED exam, which is given by official testers from the Maryland Board of Education, is a five-part two-day exam. The five tests are in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Reading; To apply for the GED program, just clip out the coupon from the GED advertisement in the Log and mail it to the Academic Department, SHLSS or drop us a line in the mail. You will receive a GED Pre-test in math, reading and English. The results of the Pre-test will be used to find your strengths and weak­ nesses so the teachers can design a program for you. Again, courses are individualized, and the teachers will give you all the help you need. The idea of going back to school scares some people or brings back bad memories of past failures. Don't let these hang-ups keep you from High School gaining a better education. At Program SHLSS, the Academic programs are For those seafarers who feel that geared to success, and each student they already have the basic skills in can be a winner. Trainee Randolph Antonio Liverpool gets some tutoring In Social Studies from instructor Terry Sharpe. Through a joint effort of the Crowley Maritime Corporation and the Seafarers International Union, a special training program to upgrade the skills of Crowley tank­ ermen is taking place at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Prei^aration for this seminar began last summer and the first class started in October. Crowley Maritime, which employs about 200 tankermen, is sending their experienced men from California and Florida to attend this four-day in-depth upgrading pro­ gram. The seminar runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. One instructor is pro­ vided by Crowley Maritime Cor­ poration and one instructor is pro­ vided by SHLSS. The program concentrates on procedures-and guidelines for Crowley tankermen. This includes operating tank barges, character­ istics of petroleum products, cargo planning and calculations, and filling out documents properly. Emphasis is placed on personal safety, care and maintenance of equipment, and protection of the environment. The seminar, usually attended by ten students, allows the tankermen to discuss problems and solutions with each other and with the instructors. The Crowley Maritime Corpo­ ration plans on -sending all their tankermen in Jacksonville and on the West Coast as well as their management personnel through a series of training and upgradiilg programs designed jointly by SHLSS and Crowley to improve the work and managerial skills of Crowley's employees. ; • I; Crowley Maritime tankermen attending the upgrading program at SHLSS are, left to right, Richard Perkins, John H. Jolly Sr., Larry Isbell, Jim Stevens and Dan Guerln. In the back row are Tom Soule, Tom McCausey, Steve Palmer, Ralph Holnaky and Dale Rausch, SHLSS instructor. SHLSS Instructor Dale Rausch shows Tankerman Larry Isbell how to correctly adjust a gas mask. •A i,k£ -• MllllllilillllllilHliliililllllUllllllilllllllillW 111 = Ks Mottier and Son at SHLSS ••• 0 l l l l l l il l lH^^^^^^^^ Upgrading Is a Family Affair With all the seafarers who go through our school it's uncommon enough to find a father and son attending SHLSS together, but to have a mother and son join us is quite an event. Corliss. Jane MacRury is upgrading in the Cook and Baker '"Program while her son Mark is completing his GED requirements for a high school diploma. It all started when Mrs. MacRurys' oldest son Timothy went through the SHLSS Trainee Program in 1976 and shipped out as a cook on a tug in Algonac. Through the influence of Tim­ othy, SIU Union Representative Byron Kelly and Fleet Captain William Zuccolo, the MacRurys decided to go to sea. Mark MacRury joined the SIU in 1979 as a deck hand and Mrs. MacRury joined in 1980 as a cook. They both work on tugs and ship out of Algonac. Mrs. MacRuiy says, "It's like cooking for a big family and I love it." This is the first time for the MacRurys to take courses at SHLSS and they're quite impressed. Says Mrs. MacRury, "This place is really •sss. Mark MacRury and his mother Corliss Jane special and the teachers are great!" =£ aboard the SHLSS towboat Susan Collins. jI lliiiiliiiiliiiilillilliiiiiiiiiiiliiiilillilliiilliiil •""IN . Raffle Asclonne displays his ship "Sea Gypsy" which he « designed and buiit out of matchsticks. Raffaele Ascionne: Mode/ Ship Builder § Seafarer Crafts Ship Models With Match Sticks and Patience In the October 1982 issue of the LOG we featured Raffaele Ascionne as he began building the "Sea Gypsy." He has since completed his model ship and dedicated it to the SIU. This is not the first ship that Raf­ faele has built but it's been the most challenging. Working without any formal plans or directions, he's designed the "Sea Gypsy" in his mind and moulded it with his hands. 'This ship," says Raffaele, "is aboutone-half 17th century design abi and about half modem design." It's built entirely out of kitchen match sticks, and glue. Even the guns, of which there are over 100, were hand carved out of match sticks. To com­ plete the ship, Raffaele used over 5,000 matchbooks, untotaled hours of work, and unimaginable patience. Raffaele began the ship in Sep­ tember of 1982 when he entered the SHLSS Chief Cook Upgrading program. To put his spare time to good use he took advantage of the equipment and materials at the a- - SHLSS Arts and Crafts Center. The Center is designed to offer instmction and materials to complete a variety of crafts. A seafarer can leam to work with wood, metal, glass, leather, or even the art of scrimshaw. Teachers are available to demonstrate, consult, or instruct on individual projects. With Raffaele Ascionne, equip­ ment, material and a place to work are the necessary items for a skilled and creative craftsman. His work speaks for itself. k ll? —^1= ••11'l I, fT'MnM! --u: �• ,.- '-f Upgrading Course Schedule Through March 1983 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritirne Industry Qourse schedules for January through March 1983 are announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship.Once again,the course offerings are designed to upgrade the skills of SlU Seafarers and Boatmen, and to promote America's maritime industry by providing it with the best trained and most highly skilled workers in the maritime world. B -1- I ij f For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is' separated into four categories: engine department courses;. deck department courses; and steward department courses. t.:' - •| •. -: ia-T.: •-.V The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be necessarily limited in size—so sign up early. P Class schedules^may be changed to reflect membership demands." SlU Field Representatives in ail ports will assist members in preparing applications. Engine Upgrading Uourses Course Check-in Date Completion Date QMED, Any Rating (30) January 17 April 7 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations (24) February 15 March 25 Automation (24) March 28 April 22 Marine Electronics (15) January 4 March 14 February 11 April 22- Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Opera­ tion (20) February 28 April8 FiremanA/Vatertender, Oiler (25) January 17 February 25 Welding (8) February 28 March 25 Conveyorman (20) March 28 April 22 Diesel Regular (18) January 10 February 4 Diesel Scholarship (12) January 10 February 25 Third Assistant Engineer (20) January 4 March 11 Tankerman (10) January 31 , February 11 •E 'i. i;-i:: •'., - •Vv • Deck Upgrading Courses First Class Pilot (10) January 4 February 18 Mate/Master Freight & Towing Vessels (15) February 28 April 22 Towboat Operator Scholarship (12) January 10 February 25 Abie Seaman (18) February 15 March 25 Quartermaster (14) January 4 February 11 Third Mate (14) January 17 March 25 Celestial Navigation (14) February 28 March 28 March 25 April 15 Lifeboat (10) February 11 April 8 January 31 March 28 Steward Upgrading Courses The Steward programs are open-ended on starting dates and course length. Following are the upgrading courses offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship: Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Frank and Keiko Reminisce Frank Boyne, who retired this year as SlU Port Agent in Yokohama looks over old issues of the Seafarers Log with his wife Keiko during a visit to the Paul Hall Maritime Library in Piney Point last summer. 22 / LOG / December 1982 •'*4 5 �.;j.1,i,-;, ,1. . ' •'• v"-'''. . '* '• '.x. JB Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course (Please Print) (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application. Date of Birth. • Name (First) (Last) Mo./Oay/Year (Middle) Address. (Street) . Telephone. (Citv) (State) (Area Codej (Zip Code) •i * Inland Waters Member Deep Sea Mem^ [3 . Seniority, Book Number • -. Date Book Was Issued. O Yes Entry Program: From. ; Upgrading Program: From. Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued Endorsement(s) or License Now Held. Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: Lakes Member Q Q No Q (if yes, fillin below) to. (dates attended) Endorsement(s) or License Received . to. (dates attended) I Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: Q Yes No Q I Dates Available for Training Firefighting: • Yes ^^ No • CPR Q Yes No Q : Am Interested in the Following Coursets)—^ ENGINE DECK : C '-,- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FOWT Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited • AB Special Quartermaster Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate • • • • • • • • • • • OMED - Any Rating Marine Electronics '' Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Uninspected . Motor Vessel) Third Asst. Engineer > (Motor Inspected) STEWARD • • • • • . Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting Adult Basic Education No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts upon arriwing at the School. I RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME "• - "t'f .' \ ''1' .--(V *. . •* ! Ji.. " "i- ^ ' r l-' -L M -, J' • • IT (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service. ! whichever is applicable.) i vEssa RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE I SIGNATURE Please Print RETURN COMPLETQ} APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT. MD. 20874 December 1982 / LOG 23 ji �Directory of Ports Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec, vice president Joe DIGIorglo, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president HEADQUARTERS Dispatchers Report for Deep NOV. 1-30, 1982 ..ciifc .•<r:) Port Gloucester New \t)rk Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk ...... Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville... San Francisco. Wilmington ..; Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston. Piney Point ... Totals Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED DN BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 489 0 2 11 11 71 30 41 • 20 41 20 52 0 392 10 39 1 3 • 7 2 18 11 15 13 19 4 28 0 17D Port Gloucester New 'ibrk Philadelphia ;. Baltimore Norfolk ...... Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville.... San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico.., Houston...... Piney Point ... Totals — ... 3 73 0 7 12 18 51 23 28 6 42 16 52 0 331 2 28 • 1 1 ' 5 3 Port Gloucester.... New MDrk ...'.. •Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Mobile ........ New Orleans . ^ Jacksonville... San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Totals 0 45 2 ..6 10 13 44 18 23 9 21 4 23 0 218 3 11 0 0 • 3 1 4 2 22 3 7 4 4 1 65 Port Gloucester..... New Mark Philadelphia .. Baltimore — Norfolk Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville... San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston ; Piney Point ... Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C *TOTAL RECISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C m 13, 9 5 16 3 11 0 108 0 2 0 0 0 0 r 3 2 3 3 0 3 0 17 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 13 0 27 0 0 0 1 0 19 0 3 • 6 0 57 4 0 9 26 0 35 5 0 6 7 0 36 21 , 0 15 7 0 32 41 0 9 0 156 331 D ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 1 0 9 , 49 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 10 7 0 0 5 3 0 32 18 15 0 9 30 1 0 8 4 0 5 23 0 13 4 0 23 21 5 0 0 88 1 213 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 6 0 18 . 29 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 . 10 0 6 1 0 25' 17 16 14 ' 0 0 16 60 0 5 7 • 0 26 16 0 6 7 0 15 20 0 0 9 19D D 151 ENTRY DEPARTMENT -5 82 0 , 6^ 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 .0 1 . 0 0 0 11 5 173 0 30 25. 26 152 54 85 46 77 18 88 0 779 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 •0 0 4 1 0 16 • 6 • 171 0 28 17 30 114 .39 63 25 58 16 92 0 659 6 76 1 5 15 7 29 24 15 • 20 25 6 - 21 0 , 25D 1 .4 45 0 3 . 7 1 11 9 57 12 14 0 0 .0 0 1 0 3 1 18 0 0 2 0 0 25 11 85 1 18 . 15 12 46 35 58 20 40 16 41 28 426 0 15 0 0 2 1 1 0 18 3 6 2 3 0 51 D D D D 1,D9D 769 78 695 434 1 52 • , • v.l Si'7. / ' . 0 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 9 4 5 0 7 0 35 1 , 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 1 4 0 0. 0 17 8 1 179 0, 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 11 0 1 0 0 0 15 18 1 296 51 0 1 57 19 43 7 10 24 49 117 53 11 -31 • 136 .6 67 16 74 28 18 86 40 8 0 259 1,DD8 0 38 0-2 2 2 4 1 92 12 14 6 7 0 18D 72 2 18 22 20 72 21 35 15 27 5 44 0. 354 7\ \ 0 32 0 8 8 6 27 3 10 5 13 12 25 0 149 •r • 12 84 1 15 13 6 57 28 46 32 29 3 39 0 365 • •. - ... • J. 5;-., 4 • \ Totals All Departments' 2,051 1,8D2 A; f fli JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212)499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. . 115 3 St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4St. 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, PR. 1057 Fernandet; Juncos, Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 247 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. -ii 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. , 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., RO. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221. Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A totai of 1,182 jobs were shipped in November on SiU contracted deep sea vesseis. Of the 1,182 jobs shipped, 747 jobs or about 63 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. There were 52 trip relief jobs shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a totai of 275 relief jobs have been shipped. SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213)549-4000 24 7 LpG / December 1982 ,1.. p. - X �• /T'.'ii'' :'"^'/ At Sea/Ashore St. Lawrence Seaway Closes Dec. 15 The St. Lawrence Seaway was supposed to officially close for the winter season on Dec. 15 but the closing could have bedn delayed if the weather remained mild. • The winter closing deadline was set so ocean-bound vessels could know when to clear the Seaway to avoid spending the winter in the ice-clogged waterway. Soviet May Buy Only 2.5M Tons of U.S. Grain It is reported that the Soviet Union may buy only 2.5-million tons of the 1982 U.S. wheat crop through June 1983, according to the Inter­ national Wheat Council. Experts say they doubt even if the U.S.S.R. intends to purchase the bare minimum quantity of wheat permitted under the current U.S.­ Russian grain agreement. The agreement allows the Soviets to buy 3-miilion tons each of wheat and corn from October 1982 to September 1983. The reason for the buying shortfall could either be purely political or the Russians could cite scab damage in the 1982 crop as an excuse to back down on their 1982-1983 purchases. Though the Soviet Union needs to buy more than 15 million tons of wheat in 1982-1983, they can buy most of it from the European Economic Community, Canada and the Argentines. Tenn^Tomblgbee Canal Cost Battle Begins Backers of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a $1.8 billion barge canal under construction, began their appropriation's battle late last month in the U.S. House of Representatives. A top backer of the project. Rep. Tom Bevill (D-Ala.) said the canal is so near completion that halting construction would cost more than continuing with it. A principal critic. Rep. Bob Edgar (D.-Pa.) said that House foes of the controversial canal hope to trim the $186-million appropriation for the project to $86 million and ask the states of Alabama and Mississippi to pay more of the construction costs. Coast Guard Requires Lakes Radio Beacons The U.S. Coast Guard recently issued a proposed rule which would require that small passenger vessels plying the Great Lakes, lifeboats and liferafts on other Lakes ships and certain coastwise vessels sailing the Lakes, be equipped with "emergency positions" indicating radio beacons. The beacons radio signals would alert rescuers to a casualty. •a ,.-44 Pride or Spirit of Texas to Sail to Egypt From Dec. 20 to Dec. 30, the bulkers SS Pride of Texas or the SS Spirit of Texas (Titian Navigation) will sail from the port of Galveston to the ports of Alexandria-Port Said, Egypt with 28,500 metric tons of bagged wheat flour. LASH Button Gwinnett Also Goes to Egypt From Dec. 25 to Jan. 15, the LASH Button Gwinnett (Waterman) will sail from a Gulf Coast port to Egypt with a cargo of 5,000 metric tons of bagged wheat flour. Stonewall Jackson Heading for the Nile Delta From Jan. 5 to Jan. 15, the LASH Stonewa/i Jackson (Wfeiterman) will sail from the port of New Orleans to a port in Egypt with a cargo of 5,000 metric tons of bagged wheat flour. Christmas Tlrees at Sea The largest load of Christmas trees ever carried on one vessel— about 162,000 firs, sailed from Seattle Nov. 27 aboard the Matsoii Navigation Co. containership h/fanuiani bound for Hawaii. The trees, mostly Douglas firs, were cut from the forests of Washington and Oregon. The Manulani, as Hawaii's "Christmas Tree Ship", will carry the trees in 244 24-foot refrigerated containers. San Pedro Committee 1 V i i As SlU Representative Joe Air (seated, far right) writes out receipts, members of the Ship's Committee and other crewmen get together for a photo aboard the San Pedro (Sea-Land) in Port Eiizabeth, N.J. Standing from ieft are Engine Deiegate H.R. Weich, Ship's Chairman Biii Veiazquez, lA. Joon, AB, Secretary-Reporter D.B. Smith, Francesco Rivera, BR, A. Quintana, OS, Daniei Herrera, cook/baker. Steward Deiegate Ferdinand Prieto, and Louis Lopez, GSU. Seated center is Deck Deiegate J.B. Osman, and seated at the tabie with Brother Air is Louis F Rivera, olier. December 1982 J LOG 25 •f �il • 31 Digest of Ships Meetings vi 3 DEL SOL (Delta Steamship Lines), November 7—Chairman George Annis; Secretary William R Kaiser; Educational Director Donald Peterson; Deck Dele­ gate M. Pell; Engine Delegate R. Rodgers; Stewards Delegate I. Gray. A number of disputed OT hours in thedeck and steward departments. There is $130 in the fund for cassette rnovies. The chairman reports that there has been a lack of communications from Headquarters and elsewhere. There is also the rumor of a lay-up, but this has not been confirmed to the Captain by the company. It has been a very smooth voyage so far and all have enjoyed the • bosun's daily cassette movies. Bill Kaiser wishes to thank all brothers for a good voyage without the usual messups and fights. And Michael S. Pell wishes to give the cooks a vote of thanks for the "pretty good eats." One minute of silence was observed in memory our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: New Orleans. fly -itv • ^% 1' • -i -», ., .! ""1 if fc; • i .•i^- •I '•:/ 'i; :u. i! •#• • LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Trans­ portation Corporation), October 3— Chairman, Recertified Bosun J.A. Mor­ rison; Secretary L. Conlon. No disputed OT. There is $180 in the ship's fund. The August LOG was received and reviewed by the crew. The chairman reported that the crew has had no video cassettes since September 3, and it doesn't look like they'll get one until the beginning of the year. He also noted the need for fans for the recreation roo'm and the crew lounge. A vote of thanks was given from the chief mate to the S.I.U. crew for a job well done in the fire and boat drill that was held in Nogoya, Japan. It showed the Japanese that we are on the ball. The secretary gave special thanks to the d^k OS and AB for keeping the galley clean at night, and to everyone for keeping the noise dovyn. Tim Burns got a vote of thanks from the crew and officers for being chief cook on one trip. Captain Donohue also received a vote of thanks for giving the crew beer and sodas for the BBQs and the Softball games. Report to the LOG: "We have only been warming up. That's why we are 12 games behind the BONTANG BOMBERS. However, we are in fine tune now and expect to win this weekend (one win and twelve losses). It's a good time by all!" A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. A special minute of silence was observed for Bill Paulson, a fine shipmate and true brother. He will be missed by all. Onward to Bontang, Tobata and Nagoya. 'i '.• 'in T . -J '(. • M' • S-i I" iS: ! ' -i •x; 26 / LOG / December 1982 u LNG ARIES (Energy Transportation Corporation), November 6—Chairman A.L. "Pete" Waters; Secretary FT. Motus. No disputed OT reported. There is $235 in the ship's fund which will be turned over to the captain for safe­ keeping. The chairman reported that eight crew members will be getting off when the ship arrives in Tobata, including the Bosun and Steward. He also reminded everyone not to smoke out on deck for safety's sake. The sec­ retary reported that some of the money in the ship's fund will go toward buying blank tapes to be recorded on the video machine back in the States. So far, the Aries library has two. A motion was made, seconded, and carried to change the tour of duty onboard the LNG carrier from 120 days to 125 days in order to collect vacation pay after getting off the ship. Crew members were reminded to keep the lounge area neat and clean. A vote of thanks was given for the poolside dinner which everybody enjoyed— and for the variety of goodies provided. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service). October 3—Chairman James Davis; Secretary Norman Johnson; Educa­ tional Director Stephen Harrington. No disputed OT. There is $225 in the ship's fund which will be kept in the captain's safe. The secretary will be leaving at the end of this trip and wishes to thank all members for their cooperation over the last six months. Crew members were reminded about upgrading at Piney Point; forms are available from the steward. There has been some dif­ ficulty with the air conditioning system, and the crew want to go on record that if the air conditioning goes out this trip, they want lodging. Of note to the LOG is that the ship's crew donated $75 to start a new seaman's club in Pusan, Korea. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), October 1—Chairman E. Christiansen; Secretary J. Reed. No disputed OT. There is $27 in the ship's fund and $275 in the moyie library fund. There is also a donation box for the ship's fund at the payoff by the patrolman. The chairman reported a good trip so far. The Coast Guard is having a fire and boat drill in Seattle and all crew members are expected to be present. A new movie machine was purchased in Yokohama. Each depart­ ment should select movies from the list, and out of a choice of 30, we can prob­ ably get 10. A repair list, including leaking showers, was turned in to the port steward. New pillows for the crew would also be welcomed. Next port: Seattle.' OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime 0/S Corporation), October 17—Chairman B. Swearingen; Secretary S. Brown; Edu­ cational Director J. Wall. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that a new washing machine is on order. A TV repairman will meet the ship jn Texas to install and repair the TV and movie cassette. There is also a drainage problem in the crew's laundry room, and some fans have not been installed. The Overseas Joyce was laid up in Jack­ sonville for a complete renovation. The captain said that subsistence from this time in the yard will be paid on the first payoff. Sam Brown reports to the LOG that the renovation included all living quarters, lounges, recreation rooms and mess halls. They installed new furniture, paneling, bunks, mattresses, deck tiling, and drapes (not just port hole curtains) for each room. They also hung pictures in most of the rooms, mess halls and lounges. There was also some talk about air conditioning the quarters and renovating the galley, but they got a charter before the work could be done. Sam reports that they are on a sailor's wintertime dream run: Freeport, Texas, to Freeport, Bahamas—seven-day tur­ naround. Expected to arrive in Freeport, Bahamas, on October 23. AMBASSADOR (Coordinated Car­ ibbean Transport), October 7— Chairman Robert U. Dillon; Secretary W.P Goff. No disputed OT. There is $184 in the ship's fund: $20 was sent to the Seaman's Library in New \brk; $20 was donated by Huston R. White; and $25 was donated to ^e ship's BBQs by Randy T. Dale. S.I.U. President Drozak's report was read and posted in the crew mess hall. The steward spoke on the need for cooperation in all depart­ ments. Report to the LOG: "Next trip you will have pictures on the BBQs and the canal .T.. " A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Las Minas. ARECIBO (Puerto Rican Marine), October 17—Chairman G. Mattioli; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director R. Bowman; Deck Delegate R. Molina; Engine Delegate G. Silva; Stewards Delegate A. Rubinstein. No disputed OT. There is $10 in the ship's fund and $200 in the rnovie fund. The President's report was read to the memtrership and discussd. A discussion was also held on the Boggs Bill HR6979. The chairman stressed the importance of voting on election day and of writing to your Congressmen to support the Boggs Bill which will benefit all merchant seamen and officers. Everything is running smoothly. Men getting off were reminded to clean up their rooms and turn in their room keys. The ship will be paying off at the next port: Elizabeth, N.J. T.T. BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping). October 9—Chairman William MacArthur; Secretary E. Wiggins; Educa­ tional Director C. Gard; Deck Delegate W. Douglas; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Stewards Delegate A. Mohamed. No disputed OT. There is $60 in the ship's fund. The Brooklyn participated in a rescue at sea the night of October 7 off the coast of Monterey, CA. A telegram of thanks was received from Vice Admiral Charles E. Larkin, U.S. Coast Guard, San Franscisco, for the Brook­ lyn's help and cooperation in rendering assistance to the crew of the FN Chris­ tina. It was mentioned that all personal property left aboard by men missing ship has gone ashore to the agent's office in Long Beach. The crew requested more regular ice cream and fresh pastries at coffee time. Heading out to Panama, Long Beach and Valdez, Alaska. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), October 3— Chairman William Mortier; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director H. Johnson; Deck Delegate Frank Buhl. Some OT disputed in engine depart­ ment. The ship's fund now has $34.50. The chairman reported that everything is running smoothly, with no major beefs reported by department delegates. He read and posted the communications from Headquarters and discussed the importance of the S.PA.D. check-off list ahd how it helps you and your union. There was also some discussion at)out crew and officers using the same washing machine. All in all, a good trip, and the steward thanked the crew for their help. A minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Eliza­ beth, N.J. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), October 10—Chairman R. Muny; Secretary S. Wright; Educational DirectobD. Johnson; Deck Delegate S. Phillips; Engine Delegate P Lammers. Some disputed OT in the deck depart­ ment. The $35 in the ship's fund will be transferred to the ship's chairman for safekeeping. A report by the chairman indicated that application forms for benefits and upgrading at Piney Point are available on the ship. He also dis­ cussed the importance of donating to S.PA.D. A vote of thanks was given to the fine job done by the steward department. �.;"ti '•" J ROVER (Ocean Carriers), November 14—Chairman Sven Jansson; Secre­ tary E.M. Douroudous; Educational Director W. Liesengang. No disputed OT. Pay-off will take place on the 18th of November. The chairman explained the importance of contributing to BRAD, of upgrading yourselves with educa­ tional courses at Piney Point, and gen­ erally emphasized the difficulties and problems of shipping and the maritime industry. The educational director also suggested the Rehabilitation Program to those crew members who might need it. It was reminded that the lounge be kept clean at all times and suggested that the video movies be rotated. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. SANTA MERCEDES (Delta Steamship Lines), September 27— Chairman A. Beck; Secretary S.N. Smith; Educational Director Bob Stearmeh; Deck Delegate H. Nutting; Engine Delegate J.R. I^iller; Steward Delegate H.J. Rogers. No disputed OT. The ship's fund has $120. The Santa Mercedes reports a very good trip to date. Weather permitting, Sept. 30 will be the last cook-out for the trip. The watchstanders are extrerhely unhappy about the way overtime is being han­ dled. They feel it is discriminatory. This will be taken up with the patrolmen and port agent. Crew members were advised to get in the habit of locking all four doors on the messhall and crew rec room when in port to prevent any incidents of theft. Heading out to Los Angeles and San Francisco. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 19—Chairman M. Beaching; Secretary R. be Boissiere; Educational Director D. Breaux; Deck Delegate H.D. Jackson; Engine Dele­ gate D.D. Brian; Steward Delegate J.H. Gleaton. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that all repairs have been completed. The secretary reminded crew that only by returning to school for courses can they upgrade and make better money. The educational director urged the men to know their contracts— and ttieir rights. They were also urged to call and write their congressmen to let them know how they feel. We must continue to fight for the survival of the Merchant Marine—not just talk about it. Let your congressmen know that everytime you go down the Mississippi or any channel and the only ship flying the American flag is yours, that those are your jobs that these foreign flags have taken. Get mad. Fight, fight, fight. A motion was made and seconded to make shipping cards for 125 days 'instead.of 90 days to giye relief men a chance to work. A vote was taken: 6 for, 9 against. The Ogden Champion reports to the LOG that they received their first load of oil from the new pipeline from the Pacific side to the Atlantic side on October 8. Bosun Beeching and Chief Steward De Boissiere officiated at the proceedings. A special vote of thanks was given to steward De Bois­ siere, cook James Gleaton and baker Joe Clark for a terrific job; to Bosun Beeching and the deck department for a clean ship; and to the engine depart­ ment for a smooth trip. One minute of silence was observed in merhory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Bayway, N.J. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service). November 7—Chairman J.W Allen; Secretary H. Lewis; Deck Qelegate Steven B.urdo; Engine Delegate Gary C. Mitchell; Stewards Delegate Harry E. Lively. No disputed OT. It was reported that there was no ship's fund, but that when the ship returns from layup, the fund will be started again. All communications and letters received from Headquarters were posted for members to read. The chairman reminded crew that all expired clinic cards must be renewed before' reclaiming their jobs. He also had a lx>ok check and found that men were riding with no union book. The secretary sug­ gested that anyone desiring to go to Piney Point for upgrading see the chief steward and he will supply the neces­ sary application forms. Thanks were, given to the 4-8 watch for a good job keeping the pantry clean—also to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Seattle. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), October 16—Chairman J. Long; Sec­ retary W. Wroten; Educational Director J. Tagliafeni; Deck Delegate R Mistretta, Engine Delegate R McAneney; Steward Delegate M. Jablonski. No disputed OT or beefs. The ship's chairman read a letter from Angus Campbell regarding computation of pension time. The letter stated that the motion regarding pension credit will be referred to the Board of Trustees for evaluation. The crew would like to thank Red Campbell for his prompt action in referring this motion to the Board of Trustees. The chairman stated that the crew would be kept informed of the progress. He also dis­ cussed the importance of writing to your congressman, urging support for the Boggs Bill HR-6979. Passage of this bill will benefit all members who con­ tinue to sail for a living. It will especially benefit the younger members. The secretary reported that everything is progressing smoothly. Payoff will be in Port Elizabeth this trip. He also reminded the crew of the importance of donating to S.RA.D.—an investment in every seaman's security. The chairman submitted a request for a separate antenna and rotor for the crew TV It appears that the officers' TV interferes with the crew's TV giving very poor reception. The engine department will talk to the first assistant engineer about painting rooms, and a repair list will be submitted to the Union. The chairman said this was a good crew and a pleasure to sail with. Onward to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Port Eliz­ abeth. Digest of Ships Neetings THOMPSON MSS (Interocean Management), October 31—Chairman L. Freeburn; Deck Delegate M. DibiasI; Engine Delegate M. Hill; Steward Del­ egate A. Langlois; Secretary W.C. Wal­ lace. No disputed OT. Arrival at Long Beach is scheduled for Nov. 3. Payoff will take place there. Crew members were reminded that for safety reasons, no more than five persons should be on the gangway at one time. The sec­ retary reported that anyone with beefs can present them to the Union official at the time of arrival. Next port: Long Beach. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR <SeaLand Service), November 7—Chairman Jim Pulliam; Secretary Jesse B. Natividad; Educational Director Chuck Haller; Deck Delegate Donald D. Howard; Engine Delegate Frank A. Bolton. No disputed OT. There is $290 in the ship's movie fund. The ship's ETA for Yoko­ hama is 1700, November 13. Arrival drawings are being held for Yokohama, Hong Kong and Kobe. Any crew having rooms on the forward side of the house were asked to keep their curtains closed at night. Also, care should be taken when using the washing machine, the video machine and the tapes. A sug­ gestion was made that the Welfare Plan issue medical cards (like Blue Cross) for its members and their dependents. It's a hassle and causes a delay when a member or his dependents go to a hospital if they have no medical insur­ ance card. Crew members were reminded to help keep the ship clean and to give any repairs to their delegate. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brother and sisters. Next port: Kobe. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transpor­ tation Corporation), October 3— Chairman, Recertified Bosun David La France; Secretary John F Gibbons; Educational Director Jose Camelo. No disputed OT. There is $350 in the ship's fund. A discussion was held on the communications received about fit/unfit duty. The chairman stressed that crew must report to an S.I.U. clinic in order to receive a fit- or unfit-for-duty slip. He also reminded crew of the importance of letting the union halls know of any changes of address. The secretary asked that when leaving the ship, all crew should have their quarters neat and clean for the next man. A motion was made and seconded that six members be assigned on LNG vessels for a minimum of 125 days in order to insure eligibility for vacation. The crew concurred. Captain R.T. Sjokvist spoke at the meeting on various items, among them that the company is checking into buying movies. The LNG TAURUS also reports they are now 3 out of 4 in softball—beating the BONTANG! Thanks were given to the steward department and to Piney Point for jobs well done. Next port: Osaka, Japan. < SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), October 10—Chairman J. Corder; Secretary T. Maley; Educational Director J. Dellinger; Deck Delegate Paul Pallas; Engine Delegate Frank Keller; Steward Delegate Raymond Jones. No disputed OT. There is $10 in the ship's fund. The chairman reported that everything is running smoothly. He discussed the importance of supporting the political activities of the Union wherever and whenever possible— especially with S.RA.D. contributions. The crew was also advised to read the LOG and keep informed of opportunities to upgrade at Piney Point. The chairman commented on the skill and good nature of this crew which helped in the smooth running of the ship. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Heading out to Wil­ mington. www UMiitMihid from Official sMps I OH faUnriBOWKseic MTI OEMfERSMIE BUTTON GWMEn SANTA ELENA (Delta Lines), October 18—Chairman F. Jensen; Secretary W. Lovett; Educational Director R. Matthews. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that a lot of ships are laid up and more are laying up all the time. He stressed that crew members who are fortunate to have jobs should try and take care of them. He also discussed the importance of donating to S.RA.D. so we can keep people in Washington working on our behalf. Everything else seems to be running smoothly, although a new ice maker is needed for the crew mess room. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done.One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Port Newark. GOffiCOHNMKnn GOKSMJM DaiRUE UKI LENKR MMini MOinFELEI VICTORY OGOBICHAllBIGBI OGUaiHIBASH FOMTSUSM PMC OF TEXAS PUBITORICO SANPBNtt SAMnJUAMA SAMlAiliaA GHAIUSnM UMOiEAIXI SEAITIE SranMU. JACKSON UOMIIAR December 1982 /'LOG 27 . 1 sl - . .. .'A'ri'-- �V ' fr -1. ii-^ .*'5 7;^'-',.;. V H(- :;; wr".'- :.i-" John Wilfred Clark, 80, joined the SlU in 1940 in the port of New York. Brother Clark sailed as a GSU aboard the Dredge Ezra Zanzibar (Construction Aggregates) from 1972 to 1977 and as a utility man on the Barge Hydro Atlantic (Construction Aggregates) in 1971. He also sailed as a head waiter and dietician aboard the SS Puerto Rico (Eastern Steam­ ship). Seafarer Clark last worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. And he was also a regular SPAD contributor. Clark is the political leader of the 10th Ward in Neptune, N.J. Born in West Vir­ ginia, he is a resident of Neptune. Raymond Francis Devlne, 157, joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chiefsteward. He was a 1979 graduate of the Union's Steward RecertifiIcation Program. Brother Devine was born in Algona, la. and is a resident of Mobile. George Henry Rowland, 56, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. Brother Rowland in" 1968 graduated as a 3rd assistant engi­ neer from tiie Union's-MEBA District 2 School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y He was bom in Elberton, Ga. and is a resident of Atlanta, Ga. Leonardo Manca, 62, sailed as an assistant steward for the SlU for Delta Line and the Waterman Steamship Co. Brother Manca is a resident of New Orleans. '1 A* -': u ; ••i M i' If -;aV'v' r Joseph Zeschltz, 66, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a FOWT and oiler. Brother Zeschitz sailed 34 years. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Zeschitz in 1966 graduated as a 3rd assistant engi­ neer from the Union's-MEBA District 2 School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and is a resident of Freehold, N.J. Manfredo Vittorio^iampi, 66, joined the SlU in the port of Boston in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ciampi sailed on the LNG Cove Spirit (Cove Shipping) and sailed for Esso Standard Oil from 1938 to 1942. He also sailed chief butcher aboard U.S. Army transports during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. In 1980, he hit the bricks in the inland ACBL beef. Seafarer Ciampi grad­ uated from the LNG Course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, (HLSS) Piney Point, Md. A native of Portland, Me., he is a resident of Exeter, N.H. ' William R Charnock, 63, joined the Union in_ the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1949 to 1981. Brottier Charnock wag born in Northhampton County, Va. and is a resident of Exmore, Va. Josa M. Nazario, 67, joined the SlU in 1943 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Nazario, in 1967, grad­ uated as a 3rd assistant engineer from the Union'sMEBA District 2 School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y He is a resident of Santa Rosa-Bayamon, PR. 28 / LOG / December 1982 Recertified Bosun Louis Luclen Arena, 60, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Arena sailed for the Waterman Steamship Co. and for Whiteman Tugs, New Orleans as a deckhand from 1945 to 1946. In September 1944, he was awarded the French Crois de Guerre Medal with Silver Star for World 4/Var II action in the European Theater of Operations (ETO). Seafarer Arena also won the U.S. Army Field Artillery's Bronze Arrowhead Medal and the Distin­ guished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster in his 30 rtibhths^of fighting overseas. Arena was a T/5 canno­ neer, fonward observer and telephone lineman for Battery As 105 mm 41st Bn. attached tg the 3rd and 34th Infantry Divisions. They fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy's Anzio Beachhead, Arno River, Fogia, Naples and Rome, Southern France, Austria and Germany's battles. Hewon the Crois de Guerre with Co. A, 30th Infantry crawling 250 yards across an open field under heavy Nazi mortar and machinegun fire to radio back positions of enemy machinegun nests holding up the advance and knocking them out. Bom in New Orleans, he is a resident there. Joseph Basch, 64, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as an oiler for Waterman and Delta Line. Brother Basch was born in Maryland and is a resident of New Orleans. Adron Cox, 57, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as an electrician. Brother Cox sailed 38 years and for the Delta Line. He earned his QMED endorsement in 1973 at the HLSS. He is a PFC vet­ eran of the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps, Battery C, 102nd Antiaircraft Automatic Weapons Bn. in World War II. Seafarer Cox was born in Ken­ tucky and is.a resident of Lily, Ky. Bernard Joseph Boles, 58, joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT for the Delta Line. Brother Boles was born in Shadyside, Ohio and is a resident of Wheeling, W. Vai. Frank Bradley, 63, joined the SlU in 1937 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook for Sea-Land. Brother Bradley was born in Alabama and is J a resident of the Bronx, New Vbrk City. - V Theodore Callas, 64, joined the ISlU in the port of New Vbrk iri 1956 sailing as an AB for Sea-Land. Brother Callas sailed 31 years. He was bom in Greece and is a resident of West Orange, N.J. Isaias Cambronero, 55, joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a OMED. He sailed for Sea-Land. Brother Cambronero was born in Costa Rica, C.A. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Marius Henry Del Prado, 67, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief elec­ trician and QMED for Sea-Land. Brother Del Prado sailed 24 years. He was born in Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, S.A. and is a resident of Dunedin, Fla. James W. Canard, 67, joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Canard sailed 42 years. He was bom in Forest City, Miss, and is a resident of Hattiesburg, Miss. Elton John Hamaty, 66, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB for lOT and aboard the CS Long Lines (AT&T). Brother Hamaty was born in Missouri and is a resident of North Quincy, Mass. Joseph A. Cave, 62, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of Houston sailing as an AB. Brother Cave sailed for the Delta Line. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Kenner, La. Dev^ughn Harrison, 54, joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Harrison was born in Alabama and is a resident of Saraland, Ala. Jose Cortes, 62, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing ii as an AB. Brother Cortes sailed for Sea-Land. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Triijillo Alto, PR. Alt Larsen, 62, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Larsen sailed 30 years. He was born in Norway and is a resident of Brooklyn. Claude J. Blanchard, 64, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing as an-AB. He sailed 41 years. Brother Blanchard was bom in Texas and is a resident of Galveston, Tex. Rafael Esteban Cuavas, 59, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Cuevas was born in San Juan, PR. and is a resident of Houston. William Hi. Deese, 62, sailed for Radcliff Mate­ rials from 1964 to 1982. Brother Deese was bom In Uriah, Ala. and is a resident there. �v»' - V '"• •••- • ...•:?&' sfim Dr. Amendola Is Cited for Long Years of Dedication _A host M community civ^^ labor and business leaders, states assem­ blymen and Alabama Congressional and Senatorial representatives offered congratulajiory notes of appreciation to Dr. Arthur A. Amendola, honored this month as The Greater Mobile Port Maritime Council, AFL-CIO "Man of the Year." Dr. Amendola, who for 25 years held the post of chief resident phy­ sician at the SIU clinic in Mobile, was lauded for his tireless efforts, his sincere dedication to the rtedical profession and his love of people.Though not on hand to personally thank Dr. Amendola, SIU President Frank Drozak's praise appeared among pages of warm plaudits published throughout the award program. Mobile's Mayor Gary Greenough with words of gratitude presented Amendola the key to his city of Mobile and Govemor George Dr. Arthur A. Amendola, right, accepts "Man of the Year" award wheel plaque from SIU Mobile Port Agent Thomas Glidewell. Wallace was amid the well wishers. Dr. Amendola's long association with seafarers began soon after he completed his residency in surgery in 1944 at New York Post Graduate A Reminder: Medical School and Hospital, at Columbia University. Arriving in Mobile in 1944 to serve as chief surgeon and medical professor at Mobile's City Hospital, his sojourn treating seafarers at sea aboard SIU Headquarters Is Now Located in Washington The new headquarters of the Seafarers International Union is now located in Washington, D.C. All Union business formerly conducted at the SlU's old head­ quarters in Brooklyn is now being handled at the new headquarters. Here Is the new address and Memorial Service Is Held For Waitress Lost at Sea phone number of the Seafarers Headquarters: Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Why Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Phone: (301) 899-0675 Minix Opens Subic Bay Post SIU Far East Rep Ralph G. Minix Sr. opened a Union office in the Subic Bay, P.l. area recently, and is temporarily based in the Plaza Hotel there. Previously, the SIU had requested office space on the Subic Bay Naval Base but was turned down by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Minix plans to move the Union office Alongapo just outside the naval base gate. The address and telephone number of the Subic Bay office will be in a future issue of the LOG. He will service all Seafarers riding SlU-contracted vessels in the Far steamship vessels and ashore in Alabama's ports began. He continued helping seafafers, solving medical problems, advising patients and fostering a personal concem and fellowship even though in 1947 he established his own pri­ vate practice. As one banquet attendee summed up his professional service, "He has always shown a deep concem and genuine interest in the many seamen he has known oyer the years. He has strived to give his best to these men." Dr. Amendola has also served for thirty years as Divisional Surgeon for GM&O Railroad and for fifteen years as a volunteer to the Little Sisters of the Poor. It was in 1957 that he was appointed by the SIU to the Mobile clinic. Presently, Dr. Amendola is staff doctor at four hospitals—Providence Hospital, Mobile Infirmary, Doc­ tor's Hospital and the University of South Alabama Medical Center. East. So at times Minix will be away from the office for several days while he is traveling. In October and November, he visited SIU ships in both Subic Bay and in Japan where the LNG vessels offload their cargo. Minix prefers to visit the ships while the MSC inspection team is aboard because he feels that is the best time to settle any beefs the crew might have. A memorial burial service was held last month aboard the SS Santa Maria (Delta Line) for missing Waitress Sose Sione, 41, lost at sea off the SS Santa Mercedes on the way to Chile. Sister Sione joined the SlUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, in the port of San Francisco in 1978. She had started sailing on the West Coast in .1971 and had sailed on the Santa Mercedes iroxn 1978 to 1979. Bom in American Samoa, she was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is her mother, Talai Televia of Samoa. The SIU crew of the Sanfa Maria spread the blanket to collect $132 donated in her name to the Apostleship of the Sea in San Francisco. •I .i .ilt- Judge John Mario (foreground right)" of \/\feitsonville, Calif, reads the memorial burial service last month aboard the SS Santa Maria (Delta Line) for missing waitress Sose Sione lost at sea. MmtElNR Bdiiri hrllrniMes NOV. i-30, 1982 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 24 11 0 ^REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 47 6 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 8 5 0 20 5 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 2 0 4" 3 0 36 21 5 35 107 IB 39 Totals All Departments 30 9 1 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the •Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 8 Algonac.... • 10 Port Algonac... Port -s Algonac — ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Algonac 0 • : t- ••• 15 Ralph G. Minix Sr. December 1982 LOG 29 A - . ! d �,.:^^.-k•;^.,. • ' v''"i^v;k'^1 f'^lv . 'v'". :/. - From Sailors Snug Harbor Seafarer Katzoff Remembers: For many years the LOG has received some warm and lovely stories and poems from retired Seafarer Max Katzoff. Brother Katzoff, who sailed as FOWT, lived for many years in Jerusalem, Israel after he retired from the sea. There he was doing voluntary work as an English teacher in a school for the blind. Now Brother Katzoff is back in the States living at Sailors Snug Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. From his retreat there he has sent the LOG a number of won­ derful vignettes. One of them, about his boyhood days in Latvia where he was born in 1910, was run in the August LOG. The fol­ lowing story covers some of his adolescent years In New York. •:i& •• fcir By Max Katzoff My three brothers and I, now with our names anglicized to Harry, Max, Bill and Al, were no longer cuddled and pampered by our grandparents with whom we lived in Europe. We were now (in 1920) proud, new, young Americans. We r^-—-<-• I •••e ?ii-' k: never eaten ice cream, and I knew at once the taste of a rainbow. Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds, a hand­ some couple in their mid years, were among the regular customers at the A&P store. They and their Collie Teddy comprised their entire family. Their fruit farm in nearby Fostertown was as neat and as orderly as they were in person. In the spring of 1921, my first American spring, Mrs. Edmonds suggested that with my family's approval I might camp on their farm during summer vaca­ tion and pick currants. Permission to summer on the farm was granted without much ado, and I promptly ran my father in debt to Continued on Page 31 Pat McGovem 'soon came to be one of us.' U, - - Below is a fictional account written by Brottier Max Katzoff about a policeman turned sailor. In the early 1930s, the City of Los Angeles, though still young as municipalities go, was in a bottomless quagmire of corrup­ tion. By way of decoying attention away from the upper levels of city hall, Mayor Shaw ceremo­ niously chopped a few heads in the police department. — Pat McGovem, with four years service in law enforcement, was among those who were desig­ nated to fall. He was caught rolling a drunken oil field roust­ about. Well, there stood Pat; unfrocked, out in the cold, and - nothing going for him. And, as an added pinch of salt on his open wounds, his wife walked away with a fellow officer. His one ray of sun, the one straw on his storm ridden sea, was his mother-in-law, Clara, a snaggletoothed woman with a hunched right shoulder. She had a heart of gold, this Clara, and room in her heart for those who fall by the way-side. It was she, who virtually carried Pat in her arms through his downfall and degradation. Then she deposited him on the water­ front, as if to say: -Tve brought 'S- If^ l:|.^ I t•-i>; "I 1". t:: iii^' '.:• ^ ,1' •• V , r' ^'"'it k i. were settled in Riverton on the point to my exposed bottom. Would Hudson, with our father and young that I had hated him then as little stepmother. Our new community as I do now. Among those who dropped a accepted us warmly, and we had friendly eye on me was Mr. Frost little, if any, complaint. Saturdays I worked in the red in the fish store. I used to invite front A&P store. I was privileged myself in to visit him when he to operate the monstrous earth wasn't busy or too upset about his trembling coffee grinder and to load drunken daughter. His daughter was groceries on customers' wagons and an enormous woman somewhere in Model T Fords. My wage for the her forties. She spat tobacco juice, 12-hour day was one dollar, plus a and s.o.b'd anyone who displeased box of Cheez-its, if I didn't spend her. She let it out that her man died too much time talking tolhe ]prTs in a hassle over a gold mine claim in Alaska in 1898. who came in with their parents. Mr. Frost was an Indian trader Mr. Sneed, the surviving partner of Sneed & Mathews Butcher Shop, in Northwest Territory long before next door to the A&P store, used the turn of the century. He was, in to sit at his high desk in his shop fact, Indian himself. He said I window, and greet the world as it wouldn't be out of order in calling him Pahaska, 'he who has long haif sauntered by. In my boyhood I was no more "Her man wasn't killed," he said, than skin stretched over bones, and "he resettled in the Klondike with the mor^ hampered by Mr. Dough­ her sister, a more tame and civil erty's outsized apron. Oft-times as woman." To learn all this and more, I had I stretched to load the food stuff on the wagons and cars, my pants only to tolerate his stinking com slipped down to half-mast. Mr. cob pipe and his dead fish, as often Sneed would rap on his plate glass as not poorly iced. He once treated window to attract an audience, then rhe to the Ice Cream Parlor. I had I. ' : •" 30 / LOG / December 1982 mzr you another man in need of a haven, take him.'' And he soon came to be one of us. Pat and 1 shipped out of San Francisco, and we were watch partners as often as we could arrange it. He was then happily married to his former mother-in-law, Clara. Pat was a man easily lost in a crowd, so long as you paid no heed to the missing upper flap of his left ear. Aboard ship, he stood head and shouiders above all of us as a sailor, as aahipmate, and as the man on the bar stool next to you. Yes, Pat gave a good account of himself, and a little to boot. His one quirk, and I guess you could call it that, was his obs­ ession with shipboard chow, with the soup in particular. He grum­ bled no end about the abuse of good food in the galley, and he carried this grudge from ship to ship. (Now to tell it as it was, we've always had a few seagoing cooks who hid all their othet mistakes in the soup kettle, but enough of that for now.) Clarardied with her head cra­ dled in his arms, the spring of 1974, and on her way out the door of life, he promised to quit the sea, and live out his winter years at Sailors Snug Harbor. As for Clara's daughter Flor­ ence, Pat's first wife, when he scooped her out of San Fran­ cisco's skidrow to attend her mother's funeral, she looked like a retired you know what. In the summer of that year Pat organized his personal affairs and set out to honor his promise to Clara, moments before her candle flickered its last. There were days when he wished for his own end, the sooner to be by her side again. What, after all, is a mere forty-one years together? It was on the homeward crossing of his final voyage, before heading east to Snug Harbor, when Pat McGovern's problems resolved themselves. He stomped into the galley, one high noon, dumped his soup bowl on the chief cook's head, then he walked back to the messroom and dropped dead. �••m' /- • Fat Can be Fatal: Watch Your Diet Each month, the Final Depar­ tures page of the LOG is filled with 'Seafarers who died prematurely of heWt^ attacks, strokes, or cancer. Many^f these deaths can be traced to ^ing disorders. "^esity is the most visible indi­ cation of improper eating habits. It can cause serious emotional and Seafarers Health Line financial problems. It plays a role in the formation of adult diabetes. It has been linked with chronic back problems, liver ailments, and acne. A person does not have to weighin at three hundred pounds to have a problem with food. A lot of mem­ bers who are quite thin Will die prematurely because they don't eat properly. Take, for example, the member who has high blood pres­ sure, yet still puts extra salt on his food. Some people seem to be blessed with good health. The truth, how­ ever, is that they were probably raised in an environment that valued good eating habits. Most of us aren't that lucky. We have to accept the fact that we do not know what is healthy and what is not. Good eating is a lifetime occu­ pation. The main thing about good nutrition is this: you must take responsibility for your own health. It is up to you, and no one else, to find a food plan that will make you healthier. Eating well is not the same thing as being thin: it is eating the things that will make you healthy. A good attitude is a must. A person has to be willing to discard old habits and be willing to learn new ones. It is a lot like upgrading. Seafarers have several things going for them that other people don't. For one thing, we are required to take a physical in order to get woric. That gives us the chance to discuss with our doctors a sensible food plan. It also gives us a chapce to pinpoint any health problem before it becomes serious. Seamen also work onboard ves­ sels that are well stocked with healthy food. It's true that a person can overeat if he wants to: there's no shortage of cakes, pies, or fatty foods. But then again, there's no shortage of vegetables, fruits, or poultry. It is important to understand what kind of people we are. We have to be aware of our habits. A person who exercises a lot will have a dif­ ferent food plan than one who doesn't. A person who likes sweets will fare very well on a diet like Weight Watchers, which allows a person several pieces of fruit, peanut butter, even a mock dish of Weight Watchers ice cream. A person who hates to measure his food will find it difficult to stay on Weight Watchers or any diet that requires you to count calories. He might prefer a simpler food plan that offers less variety but which does not require that he measure his food. ^ There is no one way of eating properly. We must look around for the food plan of our choice. We should talk to our doctors. We can go to established places like Overeaters Anonymous or Weight Watchers for guidance. We can ask friends who have lost weight how they did it. fe looking for a food plan a person should be aware that many diets promise more than they can deliver. Yes, there are diets that promise you Katzoff Remembers Continued from Page 30 tune of $11.70 at the Army & I .'the Navy store, for a mildewed pup I'm sure they overdrew their account every winter. Mrs. Edmonds, a pale face nunish woman, presided over a New Eng­ land maplewood household as immaculate as any you've ever seen illustrated in magazines. Teddy was never allowed in the house proper. And 1, only after 1 washed my feet at the side door. One evening she nudged her husband: "Don't you think little Max would be a good hand around the place?" If 1 had enough sense then to plead even a weak case, 1 might have become their son, or at least another Collie. And with the Edmonds I'd have been just as happy, boy or Collie. tent and all else needed to go with it. The Edmonds' Collie Teddy moved into my pup tent that summer, and promptly took com­ mand. My baggy seat overalls, he decided, weren't fit to wear, until after he'd slept on them all night. He didn't take kindly to my skinny dipping in the nearby swimming hole. So he dragged my overalls into the water after me. After he taught me to gather in the cows and the hens, at the end of day, he just sat back as the overseer. There were two bearded old coots Our grandparents, with whom we from New York City's Bowery, who'd been coming up to the farm immigrated to the States in 1920, summers for the berry season. They lived out their remaining years in were quartered in a crude cabin, New York City. Grandpa died there 'ferwilliger slept with one eyelid of cancer in 1925, and Grandma open. Quigly's snoring rattled the Celia carried on into her ninetyfloor boards. Then he whistled as third year. 1 sat with her one evening, a few he exhaled through his beard. 1 know! 1 know! But he did it in his months before she passed on. We held hands, and she talked... "1once sleep. The Edmonds brought our pro­ heard that an infant was living with visions from the A&P store every 'those ladies' near the river docks Saturday. He gave those two old in Libau. Your grandpa Beryl and duffers no money. Then all winter 1 bribed a police officer to bring they'd send him postcards, and he that baby out of there, and we gave in turn sent them five or ten dollar it to your parents to raise. Now one checks to some Bowery flop house. of ybu four brothers was that child." -T- T- T the moon: that you can eat all tne meat, papaya, or whatever and still lose weight. Watch out for them. Usually these are fad diets that are harmful to your health. Worse, they do nothing to teach you the basics of good nutrition. In choosing a food plan, keep this simple rule in mind: Stay away from diets that do not meet the minimal nutritional needs. At the very least, a person should ccmsume the min­ imum daily requirements from each of the major categories of food: grain, milk, protein, veget^les, fruit. One other thing: no one needs diet pills to lose weight. If good health is your main goal, why risk pill addiction? And one final note: Obesity is a killer. Over 1,500 Seafarers HAVE DONE IT! Join the crowd and get yoi^ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA j*--v. The GEO program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers small classes with lots of individualized help from the teachers. • • If you are interested in getting a Maryland State High SchooLDiploma to fill out your life, fill out the coupon below and mail it to: Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryiand 20674 NAME ADDRESS. Street City 1 SiU Book Number State Zip . *' !• Please send me a GED application kit and pretest packet,j •• Please send me more Information on the GED program. | December 1982 / LOG 31 iee-JT. ;1: . -5 - �JV r^ ;•• ^1,1"i , s •;-? •'!' ' • Pensioner Nich­ olas G. Lekkas, 45, died on Oct. 37^^ Brother Lekkas joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a bosun. He walljed the picketline in the 1963 Rotobroil beef and the 1965 District Council 65 strike. Seafarer Lekkas was bom in Alexandria, Egypt and was a res­ ident of Greenport, L.L, N.Y. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving is his Pensioner Robert widow. Reed Burns, 72, Rsnsioner Charles passed away from Augustine Lindheart failure in ' berg, 52, died on Tampa, Fla. on Apr. Aug. 7. Brother 3, 198L Brother Lindberg joined the Burns joined the SIU in the port of SIU in the port of New York in 1955 New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. He sailing as a chief cook. He hit the bricks upgraded at the in the 1958-9 maritime beef. Seafarer Bums Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was bom in Iowa City, la. and was a resident (HLSS) in Piney Point, Md. And he was of Mango, Fla. Cremation took place and a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Korean his ashes were scattered over the seas. War. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident Surviving are his widow. Amber; a there. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Berry and a brother, son, Michael; a daughter, Patricia and his George. mother, Frances of Philadelphia. Joseph Franklin Pensioner WilDellanavy, 53, died . Ham Henry Little, of heart failure on 68, passed away on July 12. Brother Oct. 6. Brother Dellanavy Joined Little joined the SIU the SIU in the port in the port of Nor­ of San Francisco in folk in 1956 sailing 1968 sailing as an in the steward AB for 24 years. He department. He attended the 1970 Piney Pbint (Md.) Crews sailed 33 years. Seafarer Little was bom Conference No. 9. Serfarer Dellanavy was in Hamett, N.C. and was a resident of bom in San Francisco and was a resident Wilmington, N.C. Surviving is his brother, there. Cremation took place in the Hidden David of Wilmington. Valley Crematory, Racheco, Calif. Surviving Pensioner John are a brother, James of Santa Rosa, Calif, Malinowski, 74, and a niece, Jeanette B. Shelton of Cot­ succumbed to lung tonwood, Ariz. failure in the Charles Herbert Wyman Park Hos­ Fox, 54, died on pital, Baltimore on June 2. Brother Fox Sept. 1. Brother joined the SIU in Malinowski joined 1947 sailing as a the SIU in 1947 in bosun. Brother Fox the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. was bom in Ala­ He was bom in Baltimore and was a resident K bama and was a of Greensboro, Md. Interment was in St. resident of Bir­ Stanislaus Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving mingham, Ala. Surviving ^e his widow, are his widow, Catherine; a son, Chester Vivian and his mother, Mrs. W. E. Jacobs and a daiighter, Rosalie. of St. Andrews, Fla^ Pensioner Luis Pensioner Ramon Serrano, George Edward 66, died of a Hair, Jr., 64, died stomach hemor­ on Oct. 16. Brother rhage in Doctors Hair joined the SIU Hospital, San Juan, in the port of Lake P.R. on Aug. 4. Charles, La. in 1957 Brother Serrano sailing as a chief joined the SIU in the steward. He sailed port of New York in 1955 sailing as an 32 years. Seafarer Hair was bom in Utah oiler for 36 years. He was on the picketline and was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash. in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and Surviving are his widow, Jessie and a the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer nephew. Serrano was bom in San Sebastian, PR. Edward Arthur and was a resident of Catano, P.R. Burial Heniken, 66, died was in the Municipal Bay View Cemetery, of heart failure in Catano. Surviving is his widow. Ana Maria. the Valley Memorial Pensioner Roy Lee Blackwell, 68, suc­ Hospital, Sunnyside, Wash, as the cumbed to cancer in the St. Mary's Medical result of a motor- Center, Long Beach, Calif, on Dec. 23, 1981. Brother Blackwell sailed as a chief cycle-tmck collision on June 27. Brother cook for APL in the SlU-merged Marine Heniken joined the SIU in the port of Seattle Cooks & Stewards Union (MC&S). He first sailed from the West Coast In 1935. in 1966 sailing as a chief steward for SeaCremation took place in the Cremar Cre­ ' Land. He was bom in Indiana and was a matory, Anaheim, Calif. Surviving are his resident of Granger, Wash. Cremation took widow, Ursula and a sister, Mrs. V. Heber place and his ashes were scattered at sea. of Venice, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Lorraine. Deep Sea ' :' 'r -• M' 1 m • vr,. (•: 32 / LOG / December 1982 ^ Harold Thomas Spicer, 61, died on Augr 21. BrotherSpicer joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He was bom in Fulton, Ky. and was a resi­ dent of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving are his mother, Sadie of Fredericksburg, Va. and a brother, William. Pensioner Ar­ thur Woodrow Wroton, 71, passed away oh Aug. 29. Brother Wroton joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a deck engineer for 41 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Wroton was bom in Virginia and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Shirley. Pfcnsioner Gustav Sigfiled Carlson, 97, passed away on Sept. 5. Brother Carlson joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 53 years,-He was bom in Sweden and was a resident of Texas City, Tex. Surviving are his wido.w Ruth and his daughter, Mrs. Mantheir. Pensioner James "Jimmy" Small, Sr., 75, passed away in San Pedro, Chlif. on May 16. Brother Small was a member of the MC&SU. He was bom in Georgia and was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Green Hills Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Mildred; a son James Jr. and two daughters, Margaret and Gloria. Leslie Alan Malcolm, Jr., 24, died on Sept. 7. Brother Malcolm joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1977 sailing as a deckhand pilot and captain fo^ Hannah Marine in 1977 and for G&H Towing in 198*1. He was bom in Michigan and was a resident of St. Claire, Mich. Burial was in the Three Graves Hillside Cemetery, St. Claire. Surviving is his father,William of St. Claire. Craig Andrew Pitre, 24, died of head injuries in Opelousas Hospital, Houma, La. sustained in an accident in Krotz Springs, La. on June 11. Brothei* Pitre joined the Union in 1982 sailing as an oiler for Radcliff Materials. He was bom in Houma and was a resident there. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Houma. Surviving are his father Jerry of Donner, La. and his mother Marilyn of Houma. Henry Charles Barron, 58, died on Aug. 27. Brother Barron joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&SU) in the port of San Francisco in 1978 sailing as a chief cook. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1966. Barron was a graduate of the union's training school. And he w^s a former member of the Car­ penters and Joiners of America Union and Rubber Workers Union. Barron was a vet­ eran of the U;S. Navy in World War 11. Bom in Los Angeles, he was a resident of Yucaipa, Calif. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Marie L. Durkee of Yucaipa. Ffensioner Rus^U Lee Hopkins, 58, died of heart failure at home in Aurora. N.C. on June 2. Brother Hopkins joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for GATCO from 1959 to 1973. Burial was in the South Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Aurora. Surviving are his widow. Elizabeth; two sons. Douglas and James; a daughter, Elizabeth and his brother. Mack of Aurora. Pensioner Thurmond J. Cdssey, 75, succumbed to lung failure in the San Fran­ cisco General Hospital OR July 29". BrotheiL_ Cossey was a member of the MC&SU sailing as a chief steward. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1944. A native of Oklahoma, he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery, Wichita Falls. Tex. Surviving are two brothers. Clarence of Wichita Falls and Jack, also of Wichita Falls. Pensioner Thomas Oscar Melton, 66, died on Aug. 15. Brother Melton joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. He was bom in North Carolina and was a resident of Mt. Airy, N.C. Surviving are his widow,Louise and • his mother, Susan of Mt. Airy. Pensioner Joseph Christ Tenorio, 86, succumbed to cancer in the Sheffield Hos­ pital, San Francisco on Sept. 9. Brother Tenorio joined the MC&SU in 1956 sailing as a chief pantryman for the American President Line (APL). He first sailed on the West Coast in 1923. Bom in Hawaii, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cre­ mation took place in the Hidden Valley Crematory, Pacheco, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Olga and a.son, Walter. Inland Pensioner Jimmie Dolen Pearson, 79, passed away in the Ford Memorial Hospital, f Gilmer, Tex. on Sept. 29. Brother Pearson sailed in the inland field working as a millwright at the Galveston (Tex.) Wharves? He was bom in Finley, Okla., and was a resident of Gilmer. Burial was in the Willow Oak Cemeteiy, Gilmer. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lois; a son, Olon of Longview, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Gillane of Galveston; two brothers, O.T of Gilmer and Tommy of Silsbee, Tex. and a sister, Mrs. Theo Williams of Bloomfield, N.M. Great Lakes Pensioner Hugh J. Maclnnis, 76, died in December. Brother Maclnnis joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1950 sailing as a dredgeman, scowman, and deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan, Merritt, (Thapman and Scott and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. He was bom in Glendale, Nova Scotia, Canada and was a resident of Dearbom, Mich. Ptensioner James Robert Stephen­ son, 67, succumbed to lung-heart failure in the War Memo•K Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, on May 13, 1981. Brother Stephenson joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1968 to 1973. He sailed 23 years. Laker Stephenson was bom in Sault Ste. Marie and was a resident there. Interment was in Greenwood Cem­ etery, Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving is his widow. Vera. �• r:'ir<:..-'' J.. /.,. , • - ' •-• • Santa Clara Readies For Run to South America ^ f. , ' I. • ' ' '•% - i '4 ''f-' ' *•.•'' "t I %f ''1 L: ff. I i g; % 'yf n i h Jl'f r i t'\ • fri.' •• t i\v SlU Representative Joe Air, seated at the far right, met with members of the Ship's Committee of the Santa Clara to discuss welfare betiefits and matters affecting the maritime industry. Pictured above are: Pedro Laboy, steward: Miguel Pabon, 3rd Cook; Angel Correa, Chief Cook; Bert Winfield, baker and steward delegate; Richard Bradford, bosun; and Joe Air. • Notice to Readers of The LOG * Beginning Nov. 15, all correspondence to the LOG should be sent to our new SIU Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Written correspondence should be sent to: ^ Charles Svenson, Editor Seafarers Lx)g _ 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 The new phone number for the LOG is: (301) 899-0675. ELTA'S Santa Clara was in PDH Newark getting ready for a 35 day run to South America that will include stops at the following U.S. ports and South American countries: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Miami, Columbia, Pferu, and Chile. D •'i Seafarers onboard the vessel won't have to worry about getting hungry. Aside from fine cooking of Chief Cook Angel Correa, they will be carrying several tons of bananas to their compatriates up North. ;:S' Monthly Memhership Meetings Port New York •• Philadelphia Baltitnore Norfolk Jacksonville —, •• • Algonac -...... Detroit ..... Houston ....'.... New Orleans ...... . ........ Mobile • San Francisco ........ Wilmington Seattle ... Piney Point San Juan • St. Louis Honolulu Duluth •• • Jeffersonvillc :^........ Gloucester ......... •• Jersey City Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date .. i Monday, January 3 • : ... Tuesday, January 4 ....... ,, .. Wednesday, J^uary 5 — ;.., Thursday, January 6 Thursday, January 6 ,. Friday, January 7 . .. . Friday, January 7 ., Monday, January 10 . Tuesday, January 11 ; Wednesday, January 12 Thursday, January 13 Monday, January 17 Friday, January 21 .......... Friday, January 7 Thursday, January 6 Friday, January 14 •• •• Thursday, January 13 • Wednesday, January 12 Thursday, January 20 •• • ••• • Tuesday, January 18 ...........— Wednesday, January 19 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.in. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3"00 P *"2:30 p.m. P'"™' 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. / ...AND MAKE MONEY. The cargo doesn't move without the skill and say-so of the Chief Pumpman. He's top man. So he earns top dollar for his skills. Get those skills. Get your Chief Pumpman endorsement. Take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course at SHLSS. It starts February 13. To enroll, fill out an application in this issue of the Log, or see your SIU Field Representative for details. . \; - • December 1982 / LOG 33 • ••• ^ i.W!" �d;.-. T'rtL . Legal Aid In the event that any SlU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list is intended only for Informational pur­ poses: Take the Basic Welding Course atSHLSS. Course Starts February 28 SeA7c/ in your application today. See your SlU Field Representative, or fill out the application in this issue of the LOG. Vbn Loe Hutchinson William Augustus Ware ' f.; Please contact your sister Mrs. C.H. Kadlec at 6800 Baron Road, McLean, Virginia 22101 OR Bruce McManus, Esq., 79 Overbrook Blvd., Largo, Florida 33540. Tania at Scandia Air asks that you contact her at 995-9390. Wayne Shackleford Paul Franco Please contact Editor of the LOG— (301) 899-0675 Please call Dasher Albert Packed and Tony C. at (206) 283-1926 Dispatchers Report for inland Waters •.•a":-' NOV. 1-30, 1982 "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Glass B Class C i'l ifi U J -U-' lAi tiiid li! AU' • 'p. i' TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 ID 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 8 Port Gloucester.„^ New \brk Philadelphia ,. Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico '.. Houston Algonac .«i St. Louis ......;. I.; Piney Point Totals — 0 0— 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port Gloucester ... New\brk ...-. Philadelphia . Baltimore — Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston ..... Algortac St. Louis ,.... Piney Point .. Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 12 8 4 14 . .< Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 4, 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 13 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 10 0 2 5 0 4• 0 25 Gloucester ... New Vbrk ..., Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston.. — Algonac St. Louis Piney Point .. Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2,1 0 • 6 5 5 .0 25 0 1 22 0 2 0 88 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 4' 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 12 0 24 0 ^0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 00 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0. • 0' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 2 0 2 0 0 • 6' 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 ; 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 . 0 0 0 0 4 0 5 108 17 31 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ...... ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 34 / LOG / December 1982 a. ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port • {\i ^'4 Please contact Editor of the LOG(301) 899-0675 sm T NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York. New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg. Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets^^ Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago. III. 60603 . Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT MICH. Victor G. Hanson •; . 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 - • GLOUCESTER, MASS. | Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue , ' Gloucester. Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer. Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jeffersoni Suite 510 Houston. Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF Fogel. Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmingtori. Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile. Ala..36602 Tele; # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker. Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA. PA. Kirschner. Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey "Suite 1100 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical BuUding 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 V- -'l . - J > �Jl - I - ;s¥s,:' f . I-:- Don't Wait! Apply Now For A S the 1982 school season begins, it's not too early for high school seniors tostart thinking about September 1983, and college. For depend­ ents of Seafarers and Boatmen, the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SlU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Sea-. farers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program Is not exclusively for aepen^ents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seafarers and Boatmen. Also, when there are exception­ ally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarstiip Program and then worked bard to keep it strong and growing. -:v • :>T . 1983 SlU College Sctiolarships SeafaiW Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment on a vessel in the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a schol­ arship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/ or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for ben­ efits under Plan #1 Major Med- ical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a depend­ ent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must; • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment in the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above cov­ ering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible mem­ bers, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Exam­ ination Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February, 1983 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evalu­ ated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Exami­ nation Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Etox 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, RO. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program appli­ cations are available to active members or their dependents at any SlU Hall or through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y 11215. Scholarship winners will be announced in May, 1983. The deadline for submission of appli­ cations is April 15, 1983. i December 1982 / LOG 35 me • JC �-iJ. . 1 •' :.-U :.f« n The Chicago Cab Story: David Takes by John Bunker In the early 1960's the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Teamsters had more than l'/2 million members, plus a bank roll that even Chase Manhattan would have envied. The membership of the SIU at that time did not exeed 75,000, including all of its affiliates. Compared to Jimmy Hoffa's mighty Teamsters, Paul Hall's SIU was a David with a sling shot. But little David took on Goliath , and stung him with defeats from Puerto Rico to San Diego and other points in between. The SIU and the IBT had first locked horns in Puerto Rico. From there the battle shifted to Chicago, then" to Philadelphia, back to Chi­ cago and to Detroit, and to St. Louis and other places. A Decisive Confrontation •i. ,3r The Teamster's most decisive and embarrasing confrontation with the SIU came in Chicago where the sailors helped rebellious cab drivers over-throw mob control of their union. The Chicago cab story goes back to the 1950s when Dominic Abata, a former union head of Chicago cabbies, testified before the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee. He told how racketeers, aided by the Teamsters, had taken over cab union Local 777, and run it for their own profit under mobster Joey Glimco. Abata's testimony and other information prompted the Senate Committee to callGlimco's ICDME TO OUR NEW HEUQUAnERS FARERSJTITERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA • AFL- CIO \VKES WORKERSJUliOC. LOCAL 777. SlUNA Paul Hall and Dominic Abata pose with members of the new democratically elected Chicago cab union as they opened their new local union headquarters. Teamster-affiliated Local 777 "the most corrupt union in America." Although his outspoken opposi­ tion to racketeers was an invitation to sudden death, Abata formed the Democratic Union Organizing Committee in April of 1959 and started a drive to oust Glimco and his henchmen. The gangsters countered with threats, beatings and sabotage of cabs driven by DUOC sympathizers. A First Victory Despite, this, Abata's efforts were successful and in 1959 he petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election. When the vote was finally taken in July 1961, the DUOC rebels won by 2,122 to 1,760. Despite this clear-ciit victory, Abata found that the Yellow and Checker cab companies, long ".palsy" with Local 777, were in no hurry to sign a contract, hoping that money-short DUOC would fold up and blow away, - A Strong Ally On January 18, 1962, Hall flew to Chicago and presented an SIU Off! irVffSTOf^^ Of tflO OfC# IRSif XXfff At this point, Abata needed a strong ally in putting pressure on the companies to sign a contract. "Go to the Seafarers," he was advised. "They took on the mob along the New York waterfront and ii That's the late Earl "Bull" Shepard, at right, with Paul Hall during a membership meeting of the Chicago cab local on April 28, 1965. 36 / LOG / December 1982 they fought the Teamsters in Puerto Rico. They don't get scared. They'll back you up." Abata contacted Paul Hall and the SIU and found them ready to help. charter to Abata's drivers in a cer­ emony at the Hamilton Hotel. When Glimco supporters tried to interrupt the occasion, a fist-swinging freefor-all broke out, with Hall and Abata lowering the boom on some of Glimco's goons before the bluecoats broke it up. As a last resort to force a contract, Abata called a strike. The SIU prgainzed the strike apparatus for hirh^ set up a soup kitchen and donated $5,000 to a strike fund, with the promise of more money and more sailors to help man the picket lines. "We'll send you all the men you need,"Hall told the drivers. But they weren't needed. The companies folded in 20 hours and signed con­ tracts covering more than 3500 cabs. For the first time in 12 years the drivers received an increase in pay. plus numerous benefits. And for the first time each driver received a copy of the union contract and could attend regul^ monthly membership meetings. The Chicago American hailed the end of mob rule in the taxi union. "Glimco." it said, "maintained his rule over the union local by violence and treated the union's money as his own." �•on\ Mighty Goliath -J :-..L- That's the late Johnny Yarmola, at left,during a meeting whereSlUPresident Paul Hall talked with the cab drivers. Yarmola was instrumental in helping the Chicago union shake off the shackles of Glimko's crime-backed organization. It should be remembered that Paul Hall and the SIU had a special reason for wanting to climb into the ring against the Teamsters. In 1960 Hoffa cooked up a grandiose scheme to bring all longshoremen and marine workers into the Teamsters through a proposed Conference of Transportation Unity. This plot included alliances with Joe Curran's National Maritime Union and Harry Bridge's International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Asso­ ciation. ^ , Hoffa moved As part of this plan, into Lakes shipping and tried to take over one of the SIU fleets there. He also set up the Marine Officers Association to raid the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association jurisdictions. He was unsuccessful in the raid against the officers and in the attempt to muscle in on the SIU's fleet on the Lakes. But it was a strong signal of his over-all intentions^ "James Hoffa," said an editorial in the Chicago American, "is determined that the Teamsters shall boss the waterfront workers and the seamen, thus controlling all of the nation's transport facilities for freight except the railroads and the airlines. Paul Hall is determined that if any such nation-wide control is exercised it will be done by the seamen." Paul Hall, left foreground, and Dominic Abata, left background, are hustled off to jail in a Chicago paddywagon after a brawl erupted following a • ceremony during which the SIU president presented Abata s cab drivers with a SlU/AFL-CIO charter. goons invaded the joint and a real donnybrook erupted. "We fought our way out,"said Leslie, "but it was a close call—a real knuckle-busting brawl." Later that evening Hall walked into a meeting of Teamster big-wigs A Close Call at a nearby hotel, gave them the Hall's outspoken opposition to the revolver and said, "Here's your gun. Teamsters chief almost cost him his I don't want any Teamster property^' life in Chicago in 1960. After a This was one of several assasimeeting of the AFL-CIO Executive nation attempts on Hall during his Council, Hall and Steve Leslie, head often-stormy career as head of the ~ of the Operating Engineers, were militant sailors. In later years he seated at a restaurant table when- never made much of these brushes the head of a Chicago Teamster local with death. "It you want to get into came up, took out a gun concealed the battle you have to expect the in his hat and said to Hall "Do you licks,"he once said. want it now or outside?" In retaliation for the defeat in Leslie distracted the gunman's Chicago Hoffa turned to Philadel­ attention and brushed his arm aside. phia, with an all-out raid against enabling Hall to take the gun. When shops under contract to the SIU's they manged to get around the table United Industrial Workers^ Union 7and grab the intruder, other Teamster This soon became another major Seafarers-Teamsters confrontation and will be the subject of the next chapter in the union history. Hoffa tries Again The late Paul Hall addresses one of the first membership meetings of the new Chicago cab union. The Chicago fight resumed in 1964 when Abata's contracts with the cab companies were soon to expire and Hoffa and Glimco were determined to regain control. Again, the SIU turned to with manpower and expertise to help its taxi affiliate. A three-week campaign was directed on the spot by Paul Hall and SIU Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard, with other union officials and a crew of seasoned sailors who hel^d organize, protected drivers, distributed literature and discour­ aged any Teamster intimidation. Hoffa was on hand with his top lieutenants and a pledge of unlimited financial help to insure a Glimco victory. There were no Marquis of Queensberry rules in this battle. It was slam-bang, knock-down all the way, with SIU officials and troops right in the thick of it. A Savage Incident In one savage incident a stick of dynamite was placed under the hood of a car driven by Abata. The car was used that day, however, by organizer Joe Longmeyer. The bomb exploded and Longmeyer lost a leg. In Abata, the SIU had a brawling partner who fought just as tough as he talked. He had braved Chicago mobsters for years, had been bloodied by fists and lead pipes and never threw in the towel. In an election held in May of 1965 the SIU retained representation for more than 5,000 cab drivers and garage workers by a vote of 3,081 to 1,612. The Teamsters had spent $250,000 in its attempt to dump the SIU and had lined up 50 local unions for Glimco. These were awesome odds, but the SIU's organizing "know-how", its strike-skilled sailors and its promise to keep a democratic union and good condi­ tions for Chicago drivers beat the odds two to one. Once more little David had floored Goliath, gaining national recognition and prestige in the process. "They told me the SIU was a clean union and a democratic union." Abata said. "That's what we wanted here." December 1982 LOG 37 •A �j,..^ms^: --r '• .. )•-.-' -'r -i.-^r £•: - ,-«" -"- •; ,•„ •• • r• '• k' A-.- . S. i., : ' , '-J- ^'LJ" •"' ::(I ill k: /!rl' ^ i:m '•'fy^i: M :a^': ;,)(.• ^IllllllllllUllllllllllUillllll 'Books jfor Piney Point' Dear Brother Stewards & Bosuns, I have just finished my Stewards RecertifLcation Program in Piney Point, and I noticed that the Paul Hall Library and Mari­ time Museum is really short of hard cover and soft fiction and nonfiction books. I know from being on other ships that there is always an abundance of hard cover books. Some of them are thrown over­ board to make room for the new ones. If we aU send at least one box of books to Piney Point, we should have a pretty good library. And with the new motel being built there, I know you and your families will enjoy reading them when you aU go down there for your vacation next year. SlEippy Galickl Chief Steward S.S.Areciho ^ .W- Please send books to: Frank Mongelli, Viae President % Paul Hall Library Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD 80674 M fiM- ValleJOyCa. • y- I want to thank you all for everything that has been done for me. Beheve me, don't retire. It's lougy. I wish I could go back to sea. But I can't. The doctors said I am getting along pretty good on my cancer operations. I had one scare. But they think thgy caught it m time last year. Now it's nothing but doctors, doc­ tors, doctors. Beheve me—If you can still go to sea, don't stop or else you'U be sorry! I never saved. It was whiskgy, women and gambling. And beheve me, it's rough. I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I = ,.^S •'! "i ... 5; '.ir .' •B. God Bless, Stanley k Dnda BkD-SS 'J^'jla-'. • . 'A most welcome raise' Recently, I was pleasantly suprised to receive a most welcome raise in the amount of my Social Security check. At first I thought it was a computer mistake and contacted the Social Security office. But the clerk verified it. Then I remembered that Sea-Land, our SlU-contracted com­ pany, requested permission to go through their payrohs with my name to find "extra earnings" that could have been missed the first time around. This is the only way I can accoimt for tbi.q "bonanza" and I want to be properly grateful to them, the Social Security Administration, and our tTnion for it. I trust that others, too, have benefitted In this maimer, and. If they haven't, they may m the future. . Clarence I>. Ckraeins C-89 f- 38 / LOG / December 1982 ::u.-y.L-4 This year fishing was good inside and outside the Golden Gate Bridge. I brought home 15 salmon: the smallest was 5 pounds; the largest, 30.1 also caught 3 Pacific hahbut (the largest was 26 pounds) and two sturgeon (45 Inches and 50 inches). I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and that the New Year will be good to all my friends. Reino J*. Pelaso P-8 'I never saved...It's rough' Vj •••«.• , •"•• 'Fishing was good' 'My way of sajring tbanks' I retired in 1975 and just spent four days^hi the hospital. I was amazed at the prompt processing of my claim. I didn't know oup welfare plan was that good since neither my wife nor I had ever been ui the hospital. Since I live 200 miles from Jacksonville, would you please turn this check over to S.PA-D. It's my way of saying thanks to a great union and the people who nm it. Sure would like to see some of the old gang from the S/S PUERTO RICO. I haven't been m the S.I.U. Hall for years because it's so far away. Good luck to you and thanks. • Henri B. Stark 8-377 Vero Beach, Florida EDITOR'S NOTE: The check was acknowledged and turned oveiL to the appropriate office in the new S.LU. Headquarters building in Camp Springs, Md. 'My proudest accomplislunent' I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Aca­ demic Department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the help and encouragement afforded me hi my quest for a General Education Diploma. My thanks to the staff, including Sandy, who helped me in the studies of Science; Roger, who brought my math average up from 49 to 74; Mary, who helped me hi English and showed me little tricks in correcting my mistakes; and last but not least Faye, whose joshhig and encouragement made studying apleasure. Thgy all helped me achieve a, score I an^veiy proud of. I have always wanted to get my high school diploma, but have never had the thne. Phigy Point and its staff allowed me to achieve this goal. Achieving my G.E.D. is my proudest accomplishment of any­ thing I have done academically. Again I say "Thanks" to Phiey Pohit and its staff. V Victor Bomdo r �:• ..sTjfef / - 'i' --ai A Case of Simple Justice For nearly 200 years the medical needs of America's seamen were handled by the U.S. government through the Public Health Service network of hospitals and clinics. This was only appropriate since the life of a merchant seaman—the excessive shipboard hazards, the unavailability of medical care at sea—meant that the government had to step in if it wanted to maintain an adequate merchant marine for the nation's defense and commerce. Then, over the past couple of decades, cuts were made in the PHS system that reduced the hospitals to only eight. Over the years there Were attempts under various Adminis­ trations to close down the entire system of hospitals and clinics. The SIU always fought these attempts and always won. Finally, however, in 1981 the last blow struck. In October of that year the Reagan Administration, with the consent of Congress, closed the doors on the PHS hospitals. Once again, it was a take away with no concern for the human conse­ quences. It was a blow to all those who used the facilities—^the merchant seamen who made up a third of the caseload; the Coast Guard per­ sonnel; the various groups of civil servants who received medical treatment, and many others. But for American seamen, insult has been added to injury. While the other beneficiaries of the former PHS system are allowed access to other-U.S. government medical facilities, merchant seamen are not. We feel that this is an oversight on the part of the government and the SIU is therefore actively sup­ porting a move to haye Congres­ sional legislation introduced to put matters right . We feel that justice dem^ds that merchant seamen be accorded the same rights as other beneficiaries. ^ This inequity appears to us to be present Administration's pull-backs to merchant thought to the consequences. Frozen Out Not only is the seaman personally :UCial guvwiiiiiiV'iit. government, hurt, but the entire American mar­ were still trying to save the PHS Federal The PHS system has been PresidentrranKurozaK Frank Drozak ^ itime industry is adversely affected system, SIU President told a Congressional Committee, removed for seamen. But it is only since the money for the seaman's the pnncipai principal facbeneficianes lac- fair lau that, ui«t, like the other —... .... medical care must now come from "Still present are tne , 1 1^1/-.f Ao c\/ctp.m A mprira's merchant the shipowners. The seaman and his tors which warranted a health care of the system, Amenca s merchant system [for merchant mariners be afforded an alternative UWllVWiJ ojfOVWAAa employer are being unfairly taxed. delivery seaman] under the auspices of the service. Ba9k in June of 1981 when we Vj- SHIP: A Health Program With Built-in Hazards For the past five years, a small group of government workers, doctors, union officials, and industry representatives have been meeting to formulate a uniform set ofregulatioris governing health and safety standards on American-flag vessels. The pace of government being what it is, the committee's work is still in the exploratory stage. Yet the committee, known as the Sea­ farers (no relation to the SIU) Health Improvement Program, or SHIP, has been closely monitored by the SIU because it has the potential to dras­ tically change the lives of our members, for better and for worse. Seamen's lives are at stake. And so are their jobs. Health care for American seamen is one of the least publicized mar­ itime issues. It has always been inadequate. American flag vessels have never carried enough medical equipment, or even the right kind of medical equipment. In many ways, the SIU applauds the efforts of SHIR They are seeking to correct a bad situation. They want to make shipowners meet certain mininium safety requirements. Unfortunately SHIP has been toying with certain programs that every issue affecting American owe will jeopardize the job security of our members, not even in the threaten the individual rights and seamen. We want to make sure that no name of good health. privacy of every man and woman sailing onboard American flag ves­ sels. One of the things they , propose is that a permanent Record Book be kept for every documented mer­ chant sailor. Offidol PKblicalion of (ho Soofareis livlw^ond Union rf \tol. 44, No. 12 North Amoiko, AHontic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vfaters Dotnel, The SIU is fearful that such a December 1982 AFI.CIO medical book may be utilized to Executive Board disqualify seamen from employ­ Frank Drozak President ment. While the union believes that Leon Hair^ Ed Turner a central records system is a good Joe DiGiorglo Vice President Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer idea, it feels that such a system Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President should be on a completely voluntary Vice President Vice President basis. Moreover, safeguards need George McCartney Vice President to be devised to protect the indi­ Log Staff vidual rights of American seamen. LOG 3B9 We believe that information from a central records system should remain confidential unless an employee gives his written consent. And in no way can that consent be coerced by an employer or a medical examining entity. The SHIP Committee is one of the best kept secrets in Washington. Very few people know of its exist­ ence. But we at the SIU have made it our business to keep abreast of ,.4--. ' -v' A ^I-; Charles Svenson Editor , 1 Marietta Homayonpour Associate Editor New York Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Washington Max Hall Assistant Editor New York Lynette Marshal Assistant Editor Washington Dennis Lundy Photography Deborah Greene Editqrial/Administrativa Assistant George Viana Production/Graphics Frank ClanclottI Photography DonRotan Assistant Editor San Francisco '.f Published monthly by Seafarers Intemational Unlon^Atjantjc. ;?thX''.''Kyn N.Y 11^ AFL-CIO, 675 Fouii paid at Brooklyn, N.Y (ISSN #oi60-2047) SlfS Second Class postage Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Lite 'v.- December 1982 / LOG 39 .• . �; ( ... •Vi - ' • "f, I- 4!V7-;U ';• i-^Jir,!3SSswi5^ ': • • \m=--'-"'llHr ' -vV"?' V - _, .,, J,,.. •. - ^ . --a., -, • .,^f- ;-•. -w:,.... -•,kf-" '•,* '^,l< :-''^:rt ••• >;« i : ,m- " '• •« • :•;, %• i'%.. ,- • . 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DROZAK, REP. ADDABBO URGE MARITIME REFORMS DROZAK: PASS PASSENGER SHIP CONVENTION BILL GERRY BROWN IS RECOVERING AFTER SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT SIU TAKES LEAD TO PROTECT U.S. JOBS IN MARITIME VENEZUALA TARRIF BEEF WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN: REMEMBER YOUR LETTER COUNTS NEW YORK PORT COUNCIL HONORS MCKAY AS ‘MAN OF THE YEAR’ SIU CONTINUES MERGER INITIATIVE WITH NMU CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE MONDALE ON MARITIME TROUBLE BREWING MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS SHIPPING AND THE ECONOMY LABOR ROUNDUP UNITED STATES VS. THE WORLD MEDICAL BENEFITS A MATTER OF HEALTH SIU AND NMU MEET WITH NAVY PENTAGON BRASS DROZAK VISITS STRIFE-TORN CENTRAL AMERICA SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD ANNOUNCES ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION, REGISTRATION SAB ACTION NO. 268 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOKU PAHU GETS A ROYAL ALOHA IN HONOLULU CELESTIAL NAVIGATION A SKILL ALL SEAFARERS SHOULD KNOW AMA’S AL MASKIN RETIRES, WAS SIU LOG STAFFER SEAFARER EXHIBITS PHOTO SKILLS IN ART SHOW EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO JOB SECURITY SIU AND CROWLEY MARITIME SPONSOR WORKING SEMINAR FOR TANKERMAN SEAFARER CRAFT SHIP MODELS WITH MATCH STICKS AND PATIENCE SIU’S DR. AMENDOLA IS CITED FOR LONG YEARS OF DEDICATION MEMORIAL SERVICE IS HELD FOR WAITRESS LOST AT SEA SIU HEADQUARTERS IS NOW LOCATED IN WASHINGTON MINIX OPENS SUBIC BAY POST SEAFARER KATZOFF REMEMBERS: PART II PAT MCGOVERN ‘SOON CAME TO BE ONE OF US’ SANTA CLARA READIES FOR RUN TO SOUTH AMERICA THE CHICAGO CAB STORY: DAVID TAKES ON MIGHTY GOLIATH A CASE OF SIMPLE JUSTICE SHIP: A HEALTH PROGRAM WITH BUILT-IN HAZARDS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 44, No. 12 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/49396b7b41f5ff73c628e9d56cb76b49.PDF 28449533d62e4d4ee74ca44ecba8aa97 PDF Text Text 'A ••••/V'• -• •"*" '•. ' "••:f'-/::H?'^"^-:'^^'":V •v"\^:.-:,'i,,:'-iv,vv^ V';;,' •:-/:-'"^:v^-;V:> :'\v^ ' Training/Recreation Center Opens Jon. 3 ^ '< i 9Qi£S VStifa Ofllcial Pablicafibn of the Seafarers bitematioiial Unioii # Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District e AFL-€iO Vol. 45 No. IX December 1983 �President's Report by Frank Drozak i; T HIS HAS BEEN one of the most hectic years this Union has faced in a long time. We have come up against an admin­ istration that is trying to destroy the U.S.-flag fleet. Their attacks on the American maritime in­ dustry have left us in the worst shape I have seen since I started sailing. The year has been a constant battle, and to be honest with you 1984 doesn't look much better. But one thing we have succeeded in doing is holding our own. Despite all the attacks on the cornerstones of our in­ dustry, we haven't lost many battles. The problem has been we haven't won too many either. The reason we have been able to hold our own is that we have been alert and we have been tough. We have fought like hell in every round. The SIU has been able to lead the flght against the people who want to destroy us because we have the support and the cooperation and the unity of the membership, and our enemies know this. • • • I want to briefly outline some of the issues we have had to face this year, some of the wins and some of the losses. Thanks to the Reagan admin­ istration, we have seen the last of the Construction Differential Subsidy, and of course Reagan has offered nothing to replace it. Now there are attempts to end the Operating Differential Subsidy. This shortsighted scheme would mean the end of liner cargo trade as far as I am concerned. We are fighting against this and may be able to win it next year if we keep the pressure up. . Ever since this administration took office we have battled for our rightful and legal share of government impelled cargo. That cargo keeps many of our com­ panies in business. Yet it seems like every time you turn around the administration is trying to take it away. We have had to file lawsuits, lobby hard with Congress and make incredible attempts to simply make the administration obey the law. Because of our efforts, and the support of the AFL-CIO, we are persuading the administra­ tion to live up to its legal re­ sponsibilities. (See page? of this issue of the LOG.) j, Another issue we have done well on is the Alaskan oil. The SIU has spent many hours trying to stop the attempts to swap this oil so it can be exported to Japan. Again it was another bright idea by this administra­ tion. Our supporters in the House and Senate have helped us and by early next year we will know if we have won and saved some 1,500 SIU jobs. The TAKX and T-5 program looks pretty good now and I think it will go through. This means 23 private ships and the jobs that go with them will be operating with the Navy. We have fought hard for a long time for this important program. LOG • • • On the Great Lakes only 50 percent of our people are work­ ing. That's because the auto­ mobile and steel industry are suffering and foreign steel is being dumped in this country. I'm afraid I don't see things getting much better anytime soon. The inland industry faces a tough fight against the TexasFlorida pipeline. If the pipeline is allowed to carry that gas in­ stead of our tugs and barges, some 1,500 jobs could go down the drain. We also have a tough fight with the Coast Guard on safe manning. Ships are getting big­ ger and crews are getting smaller. With fast turnaround and no time off, safety and morale can suffer. We won our point on safe minimum manning levels at the ITF convention in Spain, and the levels should be adopted around the world because we can't have ships sailing without safe manning levels. • • New York Ray Bourdius AsMit Editor IS/ wwaSnmyujn Assistant Editor New York 2 / LOG / December 1983 • Official Publication of the Seafarers Intemational Union of North America, Atiantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters Dislricf, AFL-CIO December 1983 • Next year we have the chance to elect senators and represen­ tatives, and a U.S. president, who will be our friends. Next year it will be time to reward our friends and punish our ene­ mies. We have seen some very tough times. But the SIU is pretty tough too. We can't get alarmed. The key is understanding the issues and fighting together for our future. We have to keep fighting from bell to bell in every round. With your help, your support and your cooperation I think we'll make it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Just this month two big issues came up. Once again the admin­ istration tried to steal away cargo, and if the SIU had not Vol. 45. No. 12 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Marietta Homwonpour Associate Editor • • Angus "Red" Campbell Charles Svenson EdKor been alert and applied pressure we might have lost some $3 billion in foreign aid cargo to Israel. Half of that cargo is sup­ posed to sail on American bot­ toms, and the administration was ready to sign a deal that would let all of it go on foreign-flag ships. But with meetings I had with top administration officials and others and a lawsuit filed by our friends, we were able to force the government into obeying the law. You've heard about the prob­ lems Waterman Steamship Co. is having. They were forced to file for reoganization because they just couldn't make money, even when sailing fully-loaded. The cargo rates are so low it's impossible to make a profit. Every steamship company flying the American flag is in trouble. The answer is cargo, cargo this administration keeps trying to barter off in its foreign policy schemes. In three years Ronald Reagan and his friends have tried to destroy the mari­ time industry in the name of "free trade." But we have been able to hold our own. We haven't won much, but haven't lost much ground. If we can hang on for another year there may be some hope. We will have to continue our fight for the Boggs bill and cargo preference. It will take all of the SIU's effort, from top to bot­ tom, to help pass the legislation we need to save this sick indus­ try. One of the biggest losses we had this year was the Cunard bill. Our opponents put a big effort into beating the bill be­ cause, to be honest, they didn't think they would get any of the 1,000 jobs. They won with socalled promises that a half-dozen, passenger ships would be built for the domestic trade. I sure hope those ships are built, but we'll have to wait and see, and I think we'll do more waiting than seeing. Joe Sacco Vice President Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney ! Vice President Mike Hall Associate Editor Washirtgton DsbonttOraana Assistant Editor Washington I •••111 ** - •• LynnoM HMnfiMi Assistant Editor Washington The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) Is published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Ukes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Sprinos, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.G. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �.-^••^ ^"r''|"iii" _ ifilT^liViii ,M |- I I _ iii'i ji^ I^Wfili. if I •'lii"~'''ii'" '5-itt,»-«,:-ryn-. The AmericQn Eagle: War on Two Fronts hy Max Hall T ''he AMERICAN EAGLE, an SlU-manned vessel chartered by the Navy as part of its Military Sealift Command, spent several days in Grenada shortly after the American in­ vasion of the island. The vessel carried troops and military equipment to American forces there. The American Eagle is the largest vessel ever to dock-at St. George's, the capital of Gre­ nada and its only port. It did so unaided, without the help of any tugs, despite difficult docking demands. After spending five days in Grenada, the vessel returned to the Military Sealift Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., where repre­ sentatives from the Navy and the Military Sealift Command presented the owners of the American Eagle with a letter of commendation at a quiet lunch­ eon prepared and served by SIU members onboard the vessel. The letter, which was written by Vice Admiral William H. Rowden and delivered by Cap­ tain Howard E. Miniter, head of the Military Sealift Com­ mand, praised the captain and the crew for their "responsive­ ness, flexibility and profession­ alism." Rowden said that the American Eagle had performed a "critical" function and that the "accomplishment of the vessel's vital mission was in keeping with the highest tradi­ tion of the Military Sealift Com­ mand." The luncheon, prepared by Chief Steward Frank DiCarlo and Chief Cook Debbie Byers, went off without a hitch. The high ranking government and military officers present—peo­ ple who will decide the fate of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine in the years to come—were stuffed. Their first, and most lasting, impression of the mem­ bers of the SIU was decidedly favorable, thanks to the hard work and professionalism of the steward department. Training for Today And for Tomorrow The crew of the American Eagle received its training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney :.S; 1: »! In St. George's, Grenada, the American Eagle takes on captured equipment Point, Md. Even Chief Steward Frank DiCarlo, who started shipping in World War II, has gone through the Steward Recertification Program, which recognizes the unique role that the chief steward plays in me­ diating between the crew, the company and the Union. The SIU has always tried to work with government and pri­ vate industry to make the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine as ef­ ficient and productive as possible. The members of SIU are required to be responsible for the care and upkeep of vessels and machinery costing in excess of $100 million. That is a pretty large responsibility. An owner or operator must be certain that they are employ­ ing people who understand that responsibility. "The most important func­ tion of Piney Point is to give the members of our Union a sense of where they fit in," said SIU President Frank Drozak. "If someone understands that he is making a contribution to some­ thing greater than himself—the maritime industry, the collec­ tive defense of our country— then that person is more likely to take those extra steps that make the difference between the success or failure of any mis­ sion. Drozak's assessment of his membership is mirrored by the people who are in the best po­ sition to judge them: the owners and operators who employ SltJ members, and the officers who work with them. "I would have to say that this is the best crew that I've ever (Continued on Page 4.) Bosun Red Wilson (I.) and QMED Frank Byers. December 1983/LOG/3 �GranadQ (Continued from Page 3.) worked with," said Pete Flan­ agan, captain of the American Eagle. "Maybe it was just the' nature of the operation, but I suspect it was more. You just can't fake that kind of spirit." In a separate conversation. Chief Mate Harry Bolton agreed and added, "The high quality of work that this crew has per­ formed is remarkable." Military vehicle rolls on to the American Eagle. We Are In Difficult Times "Things are very difficult in the maritime industry right now," Red Campbell, SIU vice president in charge of contracts, tells people. "We have an administration in the White House that doesn't have a feel for the American-flag merchant marine. During the past three years, Reagan has cut funding for the maritime industry to the bone. The results speak for themselves. For the first time in what is it—^50 years?—there are fewer than 550 ships in the deep sea fleet. And unfortunately, many of those vessels are either laid up or obsolete." "Still, we at the SIU have been able to weather these de­ velopments. We may not be eating filet mignon, but at least we are eating. And there's a reason for our ability to sur­ vive," Campbell said. "We have always faced the realities of our changing industry; we have adapted to those changes, and fI we have planned for the future through our training and up­ grading programs." Same class, different jobs for SIU Port Agent Auggie Tellez (I.) and QMED Tim Staggs who both graduated with class 189 at Piney Point. New Ship for o New Era With his training, connections One of the most advanced and expertise, Andrew Gibson ships added to the U.S.-flag could have had his pick of any merchant marine in a long time number of government posi­ is the American Eagle. It is tions and business ventures. That owned by a relatively new com­ he started Automar during a pany, American Automar, and period of great turmoil for the is headed by one of the best American maritime industry in­ known and most accomplished dicates that he believes that there men in the maritime industry— is a market for his product— Andrew Gibson. American-flag vessels—and con­ Gibson, who served as mari­ siderable opportunity for growth. time administrator during the Automar is the owner of the Nixon administration, when the vessel, not the operator of it. American-flag merchant marine Operating the American Eagle experienced a brief renaissance is Pacific Gulf Marine, an SIUof sorts, has had a long and contracted company. Pacific Gulf varied career. He served as deck Marine is wholly owned by Pete officer and master with U.S. Johnson, whom Andrew Gibson Lines during World War II, and calls "one of the best men in he served in the Navy during the business." the Korean War. Pacific Gulf Marine has em­ Gibson has been president of ployed SIU seamen onboard its Grace Lines, Interstate Oil vessels since 1968. The Ameri­ Transportation Corporation, and can Eagle represents a new stage Delta Steamship. At present, he in the company's development: is an advisor to the U.S. Trade This is the first time that it has Representative through the In­ operated a vessel that has been dustry Policy Advisory Com­ charted by the Military Sealift mittee and a member of the Command. Panama Canal Commission. ^ (Continued on Page 5.) 4/LOG/December 1983 .T--£ m. �-,sv:- The SlU Is Prepared (Continued from Page 4.) The Importance of Seoiift For the past decade or so, American military planners have been warning Congress and the American people about the de­ cline in this nation's sealift ca­ pability. For the most part these reports have gone unheeded. Like friends, family and good health, sealift is something that most people take for granted until there is an emergency. Recent technological ad­ vances and international events have made sealift more, not less, important. The British were able to defeat the Argentines in the Falkland Islands dispute be­ cause they had an overwhelm­ ing edge in sealift capability. The Argentines, who had a larger army, were at a disadvantage transporting troops and goods to islands right off their coast­ line. While the political implica­ tions of the Grenada invasion were unclear and will probably be hotly debated for years to come, the military implications were immediately apparent. Unfortunately, they received little coverage from most news­ papers and virtually none from the networks. The United States was able to successfully complete the mission in Grenada because it had a sealift capability. Commenting on the invasion of Grenada, Frank Drozak said, "It is important to remember that Grenada is not Lebanon and that Cuba is not the Soviet Union. Next time, the United States may not be so successful, unless we are prepared." Government Chartering At present, 10 percent of all business done by American-flag companies is generated by longterm charters from the govern­ ment. The American Eagle would probably be laid up right now were it not for the fact that the company signed a five-year charter with the Military Sealift Command. Bill Charrier, president of Charrier, believes that the per­ centage of business generated by military charters will in­ crease. "For one thing, there has been a decline in the com­ mercial market, which is not expected to pick up anytime soon. In addition, the govern­ ment is looking to charter out more work, as long as it can save money." The SIU has been working hard to convince the Navy and the Military Sealift Command that they should charter out more of their work. "It helps every­ body," says Frank Drozak. "It saves money for the g(^emment, breathes new li^ into the maritime industry, and strengthens this nation'sos^alift capability. And most important, it creates jobs." The SIU Is Prepared Since military chartering is one of the few areas for growth in the maritime industry, the performance of the crew on­ board the American Eagle is something that has added to the Janet Price, messroom utility, holds up a souvenir from Grenada. security of every single member of this Union. Good work does not go un­ noticed. Walking onboard the ship for the awards luncheon, Andrew Gibson made a point of emphasizing that he had never seen such a clean ship. He dragged one of the luncheon guests down two decks below to show him a row of neatly stacked shoes used by the li­ censed and unlicensed members of the crew. He said, "Do you know what this means? It means that this crew is proud of the work that it does. Pride! Pride! If there were more people like this working in the maritime industry—on all levels—then we'd all be in good shape." In a sense, these SIU crewmembers were fighting a war on two fronts. History will record that they transported troops and supplies to Grenada. It will also record that the interests of the American people, the maritime industry, the members of the SIU, the government of the United States and indeed the government of pro-Western na­ tions in the Caribbean all coin­ cided the moment that the first American soldier landed on Grenada. And just as emphat­ ically, history will state that the crewmembers onboard the American Eagle had done something to make the Ameri­ can-flag merchant marine healthier, stronger, more pro­ ductive. t y Chief Cook Debbie Byers. December 1983/LOG/5 �Its Been a Busy Year in Washington for SlU We Fight the Good Fight to Promote Job Security for American Seafarers 'i*.. fare laws, were improved and updated. The laws, which cover everything from licensing to shipboard discipline, were mod­ ernized and improved. Even though some 75 pieces of maritime-related legislation were introduced in Congress this session, it was not a banner year for the industry. Only a handful of bills made it through the leg­ islative maze. But many SlU-backed bills are still alive despite heavy lob­ bying by maritime opponents to kill them. With this session only half over, 1984 could still prove significant for the future of the U.S.-flag fleet. The Third Proviso An end run around the Jones Act was stopped when the House closed the third proviso of the Act, a loophole which allowed foreign-flag carriage of cargo in certain conditions. The Senate has not acted on the bill yet. A bill which simply would have eliminated the Jones Act was crushed quickly. Alaskan Oil |v One of the major fights was over the efforts to export Alas­ kan oil. Heavyweight political consultants and lobbyists can­ vassed the Hill and the White House in attempts to gut the law which keeps this valuable resource for American use and keeps thousands of American seafarers employed. A coalition, led by the SIU, is on the verge of winning this important fight. Both the Senate and the House have approved versions of the Export Adpiinistration Act which retain the ban for several years. Because of differences in the two ver­ sions, final action will not come until Congress reconvenes in January. In the meantime, the Alaskan oil stays here and the jobs of American seamen are secure. Boggs/Trible Bill .71 ii * t'. • The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act is still alive in both houses. In the House, Rep. Lindy Boggs' (D-La.) bill awaits fiill committee hearings after overwhelmingly passing the Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee. In the Senate, Sen. Paul D. Trible's (R-Va.) version of the legislation awaits hearings. Both bills face heavy oppo­ sition from the White House, but they are the only pieces of legislation that outline a com­ plete national maritime policy, something this nation has lacked for many years. The SIU and others have been able to beat back several efforts by the Reagan administration which would have weakened the nation's fleet. 6 / LOG / December 1983 4 still to Come SIU President Frank Drozak took the Union's and the maritime industry's case to Capitol Hill many times last year in an effort to spur the government into positive action to build the nation's merchant fleet. Reagan's five point "build foreign" program received scant support on Capitol Hill and ap­ pears to.have died in subcom­ mittee. Also the administra­ tion's effort to allow subsidized tankers to pay back their Con­ struction Differential Subsidies to enter the Alaskan oil trade has been bottled up. While that issue began as a proposed Department of Trans­ portation rule, the Union, through the appropriations process (where Congress de­ cides how much money each government department will get and how it can be spent), has been able to delay, and perhaps next session defeat, the change. The Cunard Bill The SIU did suffer a setback during the session when the Senate Merchant Marine Com­ mittee defeated a bill which would have allowed an Ameri­ can-owned company to re-flag two Danish-built ships to oper­ ate in the domestic passenger trade. It was one of the most heated maritime battles of the year. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in the House passed it overwhelm­ ingly, but it lost by one vote in the Senate. Maritime Safety On the plus side, both Houses passed bills which will increase the individual seafarer's safety and rights. Survival suits are close to being mandatory equip­ ment on ships which sail in 60 degree waters or less. The Mar­ itime Safety Act passed the House and was attached as an amendment to another Senate bill. Both pieces of legislation call for the suits. The bill also calls for in­ creased owner liability in acci­ dents and deaths, plus strength­ ens reporting procedures for ship owners and the Coast Guard. Some minor differences must be worked out but the legislation could be on the president's desk early next year. The rights of seafarers were strengthened when Title 46, Marine Safety and Seamen's Wei- An attempt to eliminate cargo preference for blended credit and payment-in-kind agricul­ tural exports was held up in the Senate after some SlU-backed changes were niade in the Ag­ ricultural Export Act which dropped that part of the Act. That bill has yet to pass either house. Several favorable cargo pref­ erence bills were introduced, but few have made it past the subcommittee or committee level. But action on the legis­ lation should advance next year. A bill to establish a merchant marine memorial passed both houses. Here are other bills which may be acted upon next year. • TAKX—T5 program; • Maritime authorizations; • Several port development bills; • Maritime Redevelopment Bank; • Commission on merchant marine and defense needs; • Convention tax breaks for foreign-flag ships. Your Benefit Claim May Be Delayed Your claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Program may be delayed because we do not have your correct PER­ MANENT MAILING ADDRESS. To avoid late delivery of your benefit check, here's what to do: When you submit a claim for benefits, make sure that you write down your PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS. �-1- ^— --i .v; . V. ' .. ;' •;,;, ' -; • . ,,• ' -' ,'•' I'if?''. '' .'• Hundreds of Seafaring Jobs at Stake • i s 'Si. ll: • • SlU Wins Fight On Cargo for U:S.-Fiag Ships An end run around cargo pref­ erence laws was stopped dead in its tracks and more than $1.5 billion in cargo was saved for American-flag ships this month because the SIU's leadership in Washington was alert and ready. As soon as the word was out that administration free traders planned to eliminate cargo pref­ erence requirements on $1 bil­ lion in cash transfer aid and $2 billion in military aid to Israel, a two-front counterattack, led by the SIU began. First, SIU President Frank Drozak enlisted the aid of AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland and HISTADRUT, the Israeli labor group, fired Off letters and telegrams to top administration officials urging them to uphold the cargo preference laws. In several phone calls and meet­ ings, Drozak and other maritime leaders loudly and forcefully presented their case to the administration. At the same time the Trans­ portation Institute, along with two other national maritime or­ ganizations, filed a federal law­ suit against the State Depart­ ment and the Agency for International Development seeking an injunction against the unlawful practice. "We have to stay on top of erence laws. The General Ac­ these things," Drozak said. counting Office issued an opinion "We're getting wise to these that the program did not fall kind of shenanigans. It seems under preference requirements. every time Congress leaves town That opinion is "erroneous," and things start to wind down a according to the TI suit which bit, the so-called free traders in asks for a permanent injunction the administration try to pull the to stop the State Department rug out from under cargo pref­ and AID from "failing and re­ erence. It happened last year fusing to apply the Cargo Pref­ with the Egyptian wheat and it's erence Act to cash grant and cash transfer programs for Is­ happened other times." While the SIU was applying rael." pressure politically, the other American shippers have al­ action was taking place in ready suffered a "substantial loss of cargo (and) will lose court. The cash transfer program be­ significant business and suffer gan in 1979 as a replacement for economic loss" if the cargo more traditional foreign aid pro­ preference is not applied. grams. Instead of supplying low"Current U.S. preference cost or free commodities or cargoes are an economic main­ grants for specific purchases, stay for the U.S.-flag fleet. Any AID basically gives Israel money to be used as it sees fit. This fiscal year, some $900 million Was Strong Supporter of will be given to Israel. When cash tranfer started, the government of Israel agreed The SIU was deeply sad­ to continue to buy American products, mainly bulk grain im­ dened by the death of Congress­ ports at about the same level. man Clement Zablocki, 71, a Israel also agreed to abide by ^Wisconsin Democrat, who died the 50-50 cargo preference laws. of cardiac arrest Dec. 3, 1983 at While some shipments have been a Capitol Hill hospital. The con­ shipped on American vessels, gressman was stricken on Nov. the U.S. government has re­ 30 and never regained con­ fused to apply the cargo pref­ sciousness. change in existing policy will contribute to further decline of the U.S. fleet," SIU President Frank Drozak said in telegrams to several top administration of­ ficials. About a week after the Union's political action began, Drozak received word from the admin­ istration that both the cash transfer and military aid to Is­ rael would fall under cargo laws, meaning a 50 percent U.S.-flag share. "This means a lot of jobs for our membership. We couldn't have done Tt without Lane's help and the support of HIS­ TADRUT. It showed the ad­ ministration that working peo­ ple on both sides of the question mean business," Drozak said. • ] . 1• U.S. Fleet Clement Zablocki Is Dead Waterman to Keep Sailing During Crunch Waterman Steamship Co. in­ tends to keep steaming despite fiscal problems, the company's senior vice president said. The SlU-contracted company has eight ships sailing and three oth­ ers undergoing conversion work for eventual assignment to the Military Sealift Command. Earlier this month Waterman f filed for what is called Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What that means is the company will reorganize and continue to operate, not simply go out of business. This type of action protects Water­ man from its creditors. "Waterman is still in busi­ ness. Our subsidy contracts (with the Maritime Administration) are S"- - _ . _ _ _ Waterman's George Wythe, on charter to the Military Sealift Command in Diego Garcia, Is still sailing. still in effect and we're contin­ uing booking cargo," Senior Vice President George Hearn told the Journal of Commerce earlier this month. The company listed its assets at about $228 million and its liabilities at $242 million. Heam said one of the major reasons for the action was a combination of low freight rates and a lack of American export cargo. SIU President Frank Drozak agreed about the freight rates. He also pointed to the high in­ terest rates Waterman and other companies must pay on their loans, the delay Waterman faced in receiving government ap­ proval for the three MSC con­ versions and incredible delays in the government paying their freight bills on preference cargo. "This would never have hap­ pened if this country had a sane and rationaf maritime policy. It is time for the government and the industry to act or we'll be in deep trouble," Drozak said. Clement Zablocki Congressman Zablocki served in the House of Representatives for 34 years. He was chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee since 1977. House Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill (D-Mass.) called Zablocki "an architect of the War Powers Act who tried to strengthen the role of the House in foreign affairs." Congressman Zablocki was always a solid supporter of the U.S. flag fleet. He recognized the vital importance a strong American merchant marine played in America's national se­ curity. A staunch supporter of cargo preference, the congress­ man voted for both the 1974 and 1977 oil cargo preferences measures in spite of their con­ troversial nature. The SIU and the American maritime industry will greatly miss this giant of the United States Congress. We extend our deepest sympathies to his fam­ ily. ' /• /-• •i' ' M •'t-: " -x • . December 1983/LOG/7 . ! • �Boston Maritime Trades Council Honors Puerto Rico Official Drops to 11th Fleet Shrinks—Soviets Hold Giant Lead I The American merchant fleet has slipped in rank to 11th place in the world and the commander of the Military Sealift Command conceded the fleet was too de­ pleted to sustain U.S. troops or supply movements in any global conflict. A study by the Transportation Institute showed the U.S. fleet consists of only 574 privatelyowned ships which average about 23 years old. The Soviet Union, in comparison, has almost 2,500 commercial merchant ships which are about 13 years old on average. "Things are so bad that more U.S.-flag merchant ships were sunk in the Second World War than we have active in our entire merchant marine today," said MSG Commander Adm. War­ ren Hamm. Both TI and U.S. military planners agree that U.S. sealift capacity was stretched about as far as possible during the Gre­ nada and Lebanon hostilities. Correction Three delegates will be elected at each Deep-Sea port for next year's SIU Crews Conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., not from each constitutional port as was re­ ported in the November LOG. A full story on the confer­ ence, including the date of the meeting and the topics which will be included, will appear in the January issue of the LOG. "The recent crises in Leba­ non and Grenada have under­ scored how relatively small out­ breaks can tie up large numbers of forces and require extended supply capabilities," the TI study said. "How could we survive ship­ ping losses—which could be quite staggering—if we go to war?" Hamm asked. He also pointed out that with the in­ creasing size of merchant ships, one sinking could destroy 20 times more cargo than 40 years ago. In addition, the Soviet Union holds a wide margin in breakbulk ships, which while com­ mercially inefficient, are very valuable to military operations. The Soviets operate some 1,700 break-bulkers while the U.S. can count on only 300, including many old World War Two ships. "Everybody agrees we are in sad shape when it comes to sealift, but nobody seems to want to do anything about it. These past couple of months have shown how close to the edge we are, yet the adminis­ tration can't come up with any kind of comprehensive maritime policy," SIU President Frank Drozak said. Drozak pointed to the Boggs bill, cargo preference enforce­ ment, construction and operat­ ing subsidies and several other issues the SIU and others have backed as some answers to the problems of the merchant ma­ rine, all of which have been opposed by Reagan. Earlier this year an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Council of Greater Boston and New England—the Hispanic-American Council of Local 254 of the Service Employees International Union—held a luncheon honoring Raphael Hernandez Colon, former Governor of Puerto Rico, for the work he has done on behalf of American workers, the American maritime industry, and in civil rights. Representing the Seafarers at the luncheon was SIU Field Rep. Joseph Corrigan, far left. Pictured next to him are, from left: Raphael Hernandez Colon; Louis Surrell, chairman of Local 254 Hispanic-American Committee; and Alberto Vasllo, editor of El Mundo, the widely read Spanish daily. Safety Board Rules on Golden Dolphin Blast A combination of factors has been pinpointed as the probable cause of the explosion which took nine lives aboard the Golden Dolphin (Titan Navigation) in March 1982. The National Transportation Safety Board released a Syn­ opsis of its report. The entire report, along with recommen­ dations to prevent similar acci­ dents, will be released later. "The probable cause of this accident," the NTSB report said, "was the ignition by a welding "I swore I would never come home again till I was a pilot and could come home In glory!" Yes, you can pass the Coast Guard exam for First Class Pilot! At SHLSS, we'll give you all the help you need to earn your pilot's license. When you leave SHLSS, you'll go home to a better job and higher pay. Mark Twain,' "Life on the Mississippi" To enroll, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of SeamanMp, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. 8 / LOG / December 1983 I arc or oxygen acetylene torch of combustible gases in the Golden Dolphin's forward main deck steam piping and the prop­ agation of the resulting flame through the steam piping into a cargo tank containing an explo­ sive atmosphere. "Contributing to the accident was the failure of the master and chief mate to ensure that the atmosphere within the cargo tanks, main deck steam piping and the cargo tank steam heat­ ing coils was gas free or inert." Seven of the nine men killed were SIU members. The blast occurred March 6, 1982 while several crewmembers were re­ placing a section of the main deck steam piping and other crewmembers were mucking out a cargo tank. There were several explosions and fire engulfed the forward half of the ship. The ship sank the following day. Course starts January 3 Come to SHLSS Take the Pilot's Course We'll help you go home In glory! , For Job Security Support SPAD �Our Members AfWerk SIU Presses $21M Suit Against Dixie Carriers Inland News On the Tug Valour In the port of Tampa recently on the tug Valour (Sonat Marine) are (I. to r.) Tankerman Jack Parsley, barge Capt. Mario Biagini and Util­ ity John Reuis. Unipn Boatmen Stand Tough; Dixie Uses Scabs on Boats In the latest development on the Dixie Carriers beef, which began on April 1, the SIU this month started taking deposi­ tions in Texas from the com­ pany's captains, chief engineers and other crewmembers as the Union filed a $21-million suit in the Lone Star state's 165th Dis­ trict Court against the Dixie par­ ent firm, Kirby Exploration Co. Previously, Dixie had been indicted by the NLRB for mas­ sive unfair labor practices against the SIU and its members in the Dixie fleet. At present Dixie is using many scabs to run its boats. The SIU is maintaining strong demonstration picket lines in all Gulf ports and those on the Mississippi River. The Union also is conducting an information campaign to the consuming general public dis­ tributing leaflets on the picket lines. ° This strike has been com­ pared to the Greyhound Bus Lines and Continental Airlines beefs where those companies have been trying to bust their respective unions, the Amal­ gamated Transportation Union and the Airline Pilots' Assn. On the Tug Victory AB Bob Harnish of the Va/our thinks it over in the crew's mess. Lynnhaven Services Boatmen OK Pact In the port of Norfolk, Boatmen of Lynnhaven Services Co. ratified their new contract via a mail vote. Mail vote ballots on a new contract were also sent out last month to Boatmen of the Allied Towing Ocean Division here. They are due to be returned by Dec. 19. Contract negotiations on a new contract at Marine Towing and Transportation here were due to start this month. The old contract will expire on Dec. 31. On deck of the tug Victory (Bulk Fleet Marine) recently In the port of Tampa are (I. to r.) AB Tankerman Ernest Walsh and Chief Mate Roland Ben^. Cook Jean Savole of the Victory takes time out for a photo. Negotiations on a new contract for barge tankermen here of Sheridan Transportation Co. were due to begin this month also. T A new boat for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad here went into service last month. Bay Houston, Western Towing Contracts OKd New contracts at both the Bay Houston Co. and Western Towing in the port of Houston were ratified by Boatmen last month. Substantial wage increases were gained across the board for the members. Radcilfff Materials Contract Talks Ongoing Contract talks on a new pact for Boatmen/Dredgemen at Radcliff Materials in the port of New Orleans will start early next month. 1st Engineer Hugh MacLeod chowIng up In the messroom of the Victory. Reading the LOG is Capt. John Hudglns of the tug Victory. December 1983/LOG/9 ;, �• : 1'-'• - ;^- .jy '- On the Big Ocean Tug Capt. W. D. Haden Here are some of ttie SlU crew of tt)e unique oceangoing tugboat ^pt IV 0 Haden (Bay Houston Towing) in ttie port of are (I to r) Chief Mate William Morris, Asst. Engineer Jirnmy Ca^ Chief'Engineer Donald W. McQuaid, 2nd Mate Herman Jeraegan, AS Philip Nolan and OS Joseph T. Fall. inland Pensioners : Vif \ Vincent Michael Keiiy, 58, joined the Union in the. port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a chief mate, pilot and captain for independent Towing from 1950 to 1952, on the tugs Anna and Brilliant (Sheridan Trans­ portation) from 1955 to 1956, and for Curtis Bay Towing of Philadelphia from 1956 to 1982. Brother Kelly was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resi­ dent of Media, Pa. IN MEMORiAM Jesse Ignacuise Kolodziejski, 60, died on Nov. 25. Brother Kolodziejski joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a FOWT. He sailed inland in the same port in 1956 with Curtis Bay Towing and the Independent Towing Co. in 1977. Boatman Kolodziejski also worked as a machinist for the N.Y. Shipyard in 1959. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving are two daugh­ ters, Anna and Teresa and a sister, Martha Kirkaldy. Pensioner Charlie F. Hay­ wood Sr., 67, died on Nov. 3. Brother Haywood joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1955. He sailed as a chief en­ gineer for McAllister Brothers from 1952 to 1972. Haywood was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Ozelle and two sons, Charlie Jr. and John* 10/LOG/December 1983 Robert Joseph Aidridge, 58, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain on the towboat Philip K. (G & H Towing). Brother Aidridge sailed for G & H Towing from 1962 to 1982. He began sailing in 1948. Boatman Aid­ ridge is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Jamestown, Kan., he is a resi­ dent of Ingleside, Texas. to!^ouston Towing Co. VP Norman L. Conner j" of the 106-foot, 13-knot Capt. W.D. Haden. She can comfortably berth 10 crewmembers in five staterooms. Frank J. Biachowicz, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975. Brother Biac­ howicz was born in Maryland and is a resident of Norfolk. Milton Carl Harris, 56, joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1963 sailing as a pilot for Sabine Towing in 1972. Brother Harris attended the 1977 Inland Texas Crew Conference at the SHLSS in Piney Point, Md. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Port Arthur. Chester Ellis Lewis, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1969 sailing as a cook for Plymouth Towing from 1967 to 1973 and for lOT from 1973 to 1977. Brother Lewis is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Lowland, N.C. and is a resident there. Donald L. Swain, 51, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1970. Brother Swain is a resident of Beaufort, N.C. in the central control room of the Capt. W.D. Haden are (I. to t.) Asst. Engineer Jimmy R. Cady and Chief Engineer Donald Vlt. McQuaid. 8uy AMERICAN , MADE PRODUCTS and look for the Union Label I Union Lal>el and Service Trades Deparlmenl, AFL-CIO �i^aiil^fe^iwfill- i;k-'j^aj?vr:.k... Ldfiul^. In Its monthly series of Interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key govemment officials instrumental jn shaping national ai^ maritime policy. Congressman Bob Cam Congressman Sam Gejdenson A C lthough Michigan is "Carr" country, Congressman Bob Carr (D-Mich.) is equally commit­ ted to America's merchant marine. His efforts for the entire transpor­ tation industry have been instru­ mental in stemming the tide of America's unemployed. Representing the 6th Congres­ sional District of Michigan begin­ ning in 1974, he served in the 94th, 95th and 96th Congresses. Despite an unsuccessful bid for re-election in 1980, Rep. Carr was re-elected in 1982 to serve in the current 98th Congress. The congressman is a member of the powerful House Appropri­ ations Committee which approves spending authority and allots rev­ enue for the support of the U.S. govemment. On this committee, Carr is a member of its Commerce, Justice and State Subcommittee; the Judiciary and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and the Transpor­ tation and Related Agencies Sub­ committee. In addition, the con­ gressman serves on several House Task Forces, among them, the Congressional Automotive Task Force, Northeast-Midwest Coali­ tion, Environmental and Energy Study Conference and the Arms Control and Foreign Policy Cau­ cus. Representing the industrial heartland of the country. Rep. Canrecognizes the vital role the Amer­ ican maritime industry plays in stimulating the U.S. economy across the board. During the 96th and 97th Congresses, the congress­ man was an ardent supporter of the export ban on Alaskan oil, and is a co-sponsor on similar legisla­ tion during this Congress. In April 1983, Rep. Carr urged Congress to pass this bill to prevent Alaskan oil from being exported to foreign countries. "If we are going to meet our energy nee4s at home, maintain a strong national defense and be pre­ pared for any emergency, it would be foolish to export domestically produced crude oil today. Our de­ fense program requires nearly 500,000 barrels of oil each day. The export of Alaskan oil would seriously compromise the capacity of our industrial base. We import more oil than we did 10 years ago. If we're not careful, we could be­ come vulnerable to the same prob­ lems that created the Arab oil em­ bargo in 1973," Carr said. The congressman is also an orig­ inal co-sponsor of the Boggs Bulk Rep. Bob Carr Bill, H.R. 1242. Recently, through his position on both the Com­ merce, Justice & State, and Trans­ portation & Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee, he led the fight against the Department of Transportation rule on the CDS Not of the sunlight, Not of the moonlight, Not of the starlight! O young Mariner, Down to the haven. Call your companions. Launch your vessel payback proposals. Recently, Rep. Carr visited SIU's Washington headquarters and met with a group of SIU upgraders. He explained the congressional legis­ lative process to the upgraders and his own efforts to revitalize Amer­ ica's auto industry. He noted that an upturn in the domestic auto economy bears a direct correlation in resumption of Great Lakes ship­ ping. ongressman Sam Gejdenson (D-Conn.)has represented the 2nd District of Connecticut since. 1980 and during his congressional term has been a strong supporter of American-flag revitalization. During the 97th Congress, Gej^ denson's first term of national of­ fice, he voted to secure the con­ vention tax deduction status for American-flag passenger ships. Representing a district comprised of fishing and shipbuilding towns and the home of the Groton Sub­ marine Base, Rep. Gejdenson sup­ ported and voted for Rep Claudine Schneider's (R-R.I.) bill, H.R. 3464. This bill, signed into law by the president, prohibits the construc­ tion of any naval vessel or any major hull or superstructure com­ ponent in foreign shipyards. In ad­ dition, the congressman is com­ mitted to Great Lakes rebuilding as he voted to retire the St. LawAnd crowd your canvas. And, ere it vanishes Over the margin. After it, follow it. Follow the Gleam. Merlin and the Gleam (1889), Stanza 10 rence Seaway debt. In the present 98th Ccj^gress, Sam Gejdenson is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1197, to extend the export ban on Alaskan oil and a co-spon­ sor of the Boggs Bulk Bill, H.R. 1242. The congressman is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Com­ mittee where he sits on its Sub­ committees of International Eco­ nomic Policy & Trade; and Western m. n- Rep. Sam Gejdensoii Hemisphere Affairs. On the Inte­ rior and Insular Affairs Commit­ tee, he is a member of the Energy & the Environment Subcommit­ tee; Oversight & Investigation Subcommittee; and Public Lands & National Parks Subcommittee. Outside committee memberships include Congressional Wood En­ ergy Caucus, Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, New England Congressional Caucus, Congressional Arts Caucus, and Arms Control & Foreign Policy Caucus. The son of Lithuanian Jews, Gej­ denson was bom in Germany in an American displaced persons camp. He is the first child of survivors of the Holocaust to serve in the United States Congress. Rep. Gejdenson cosponsored a House resolution (H.Con. Res. ^118) disapproving the sale of AWACS and enhancement equip-r ment to Saudi Arabia and voted against the sale. He cosponsored H.J. Res. 349 authorizing U.S. participation in implementing the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty which passed on Nov. 19, 1981. He au­ thored a Sense of Congress Reso­ lution urging the Secretary of State to raise the issue of basic rights of all Soviet citizens with Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. The congressman is deeply committed to stopping human rights violations in the Soviet Union, particularly the repression of Soviet Jews. His commitment prompted the con­ gressman to travel to the Soviet Union in 1982 where he met with hundreds of Jewish dissidents. SIU is proud to work with Con­ gressman Sam Gejdenson to stop the human rights violations of peo­ ple throughout the world and thwart the decline of America's merchant fleet. December 1983/LOG/II . : 'K{ �• <4^, "" *• ia-- On the Alaska-Panama Run (Photos by QMED David Kopp) . ?i" '•• David Kopp, QMED, takes read­ ings in the engine room of the Overseas Juneau (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.). ,V.. 4 0/S Fade! of the deck department gets some help with his work. Tad Chilinski is the bosun aboard the Overseas Juneau. );• V". Representing the steward department are, from the left: Ray Owens, BR; Eduardo Malabad, messman, and Chief Steward J. Russell. Posing for their photo are QMED Sebastian Perdon Jr. (I.) and 2nd A/E Paul Yaworski. Members of the Overseas Juneau's engine department include Chief Pumpman Don Gilbo (I.) and Wiper Dan Ticer. Putting on a happy face for the camera Is 3rd A/E John Nelson of the engine department. i' 4H ;'.ft 'I'.'"-'' 1'--: 12 / LOG / December 1983 �•-, -'... '' •• i-' ' -..w •- " ., •;•'... . V: : !:• . ••>-' •" •^••1-"' -jiiSr i'i'iil'i''iiiini Seafarers ..aiil!l» HARRY LGNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Piney Point Maryland Third Mate Study Course at SHLSS: Prepare Qualified Seafarers For Third Mate Licenses Because of a continuing shor­ tage of competent and qualified licensed mates in the offshore towing industry, SHLSS offers a course for Original Third Mate, Motor Vessels. SHLSS to begin classes. Students who have already begun to study on their own for the Third Mate examination will find it much easier to keep up with the fast moving pace of the course. The course of instruction covers ten weeks of intensive study, and prepares qualified candidates for the Coast Guard examination. Students will also be required to have applied to the Coast Guard and be scheduled to sit for the examination. To be successful in obtaining a license, students will have to develop a strong desire to study and work toward their goal. The staff at SHLSS will make every effort to help students succeed. To be eligible for the examina­ tion, students must have discharges showing three years' seatime in the deck department with two and one-half years as ordinary seaman and six months as able seaman, quartermaster or bosun; or all three years as able seaman, quartermaster or bosun. All students are encouraged to acquire ample knowledge of the study materials before coming to The SHLSS STAFF Wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year li'X' : m. I'l David Klernan from New York determines the latitude and longitude of a vessel. SHLSS instructor Mike Meredith explains the set and drift of a vessel caused by currents. Class members are James Bernachi, Jonathan Dye, David Klernan, Charles Neaiis and William Stone. V -i ,.!l i :i 1 •' ' ;r ^ q. December 1983/LOG/13 �,.#• New SRLSS Training President Frank Drozak, the Executive Board of the Seafarers International Union of North America and the Trustees of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship proudly announce to the membership the opening of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School "Training and Recreation Facility." On January 3, 1984, "Your Home away from Home" will be available for occupancy at Piney Point, Maryland. Rules and Regulations for the SHLSS Training and Recreation Center WELCOME ABOARD We hope you enjoy your stay at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and misunderstandings, we are providing you with a copy of the Rules and Regulations for SHLSS Training and Recreation Center. This is your "Home Away From Home and we expect you to treat it that way. A. When you check in at the Lobby Registration Desk, you will be assigned to a roo^ to deposit $3.00 for your room key. Keep your receipt and the $3.00 will be returned to you wnen you check out. B. Upgraders will be assigned (2) to a room at all times. 0. Male Upgraders are not permitted to have female visitors in their rooms at any time, nor will female Upgraders be allowed to have male visitors in their rooms. Wives or Husbands will Ise per­ mitted to stay with an Upgrader in the Hotel during the time they are coTPhI nH hft jrogram. Proof of marriage is required and the upgrader is responsible for the conduct or his or ler dependent(s). D. Our telephone switchboard is in service 24 houp a day. Yo^u may make poll®®! from your room by dialing the operator at the Hotel switchboard. Local and 3i^ party calls are to be made from the phones in the Hotel Lobby. In the Lobby there are also credit card phones for your long distance calls. m E. . The switchboard starts wake-up calls at 0630 hours Monday through Friday. To use this service please notify the operator qnd give her your name, room number and the time you wish to be called. •i F. Name tags must be worn at all times. G. The serving hours for the Upgraders Dining Room is as follows: Monday through Friday 0630 - 0730 Breakfast: 1130- 1300 Lunch: 1730 - 1900 Dinner: •Early Dinner 1700 H. Saturday Breakfast: 0630 - 0800 1130- 1300 Lunch: 1730 -1900 Dinner Sundays and Holidays Brunch: 0700 - 1330 Dinner: 1700 - 1900 The only authorized area for the consumption of any alcoholic beverages is in the Anchor Bar. This rule will be strictly enforced by the management The Anchor Bar is open from 1700 — 2300 hours Sunday through Thursday and from 1700 — 2400 hours on Friday and Saturday. Neither food nor drinks are permitted in the Upgraders rooms at anytime. No alcoholic beverages will be brought on base for your personal use at anytime while you are Upgrading. /our free time we have a card For your enjoyment in your carr table game area, a game room, and a health operation in these areas will be posted for your spa with ping pong and pool tables. The hours of' op convenience at the Health Spa Registration Desk. J. If for any reason you require another key from the Front Desk you will have to sign for it. This se­ cond key must be returned immediately. If it is not then you will be charged $3.00 for the loss of that key. K. As soon as your course is completed you must report to the Hotel Front Desk for check out. You are held responsible for any damages or loss of items caused by you or your guests during your stay here at the school. L. Keep all TV, Radios and Stereo equipment at a normal volume level until 2300 hours. After 2300 hours you are required to turn the sound down on this equipment so that others may be allowed to sleep. M. The hours of the Laundry are: Monday thru Fridw 0800 -1800 Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays N. All other school facility hours can be found on the back of the SHLSS weekly log. O. The proper dress code has been posted in the Dining Room, Night Lunch and Bar areas. This dress code will be strictly enforced. The following is a list of items that will not be accepted as proper for the above areas: No hats, caps, or bandannas No shower shoes, sandals, or clogs No sleeveless shirts, or shorts AUTHORIZATION AND IN­ FORMATION CONCERNING DEPENDENTS Upgrading members may bring their families with them while participating in an upgrading pro­ gram. Room reservations must be made prior to your arrival at the school. The member must submit proof of marriage and is responsi­ ble for their dependents transpor­ tation expenses to and from the school. Rooms will be provided at no cost to the members' depend-, ents, but the member must pay for all meals consumed by their dependents. It is anticipated that three meals a day will cost approximately $7.00 per adult. Cost per child is approximately $3.50. Further, the member is respon­ sible for the actions of their dependents while using these facilities. FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS' DEPENDENTS Transportation for dependents will be provided to Lexington Park, Maryland twice daily as follows: The first vehicle will depart the Recreation and Training facility entrance at 1000 hours daily (seven days a week) and return at 1300 hours. The second vehicle will depart the Recreation and Training Facility entrance at 1500 hours daily (seven days a week) and return at 1800 hours. Coin operated washers and dryers will be located in your new "Home away from Home." The person behind the registration desk can direct you to their loca­ tion. The Health Spa facilities are available from 1600 hours to 2100 hours. 14 / LOG / December -•y r �- —; • jwri . '. - —^ •^j;ai:'.^\^g&''!ile^ierytga:!^ -ft . '^ v"' T' / > :mr- r 5&r { . ' .^ 'iici ? s.fCi if - r- ^ ' - ^ ' "'V' The SHLSS staff who are members of the U.S. Reserves presents SHLSS Vice President, Frank Mongeiii with a certificate of appreciation. From (I.) to (r.) are Tom Doyie — Army, Reserve Chief Warrent Officer 4, Dale Rausch — U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Lieutenant Junior Grade, SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii., Calvin Williams — U.S. Naval Reserves, Machinist Mate First Class, Eric Malzkuhn — U.S. Army Reserve, Sergeant, John Mason — SHLSS Dean of Vocational Education. INFORMATION ON YOUR ARRIVAL AT "YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME/^ We hope you will find your stay here pleasant, informative and rewarding. We provide students with various facilities and ac­ tivities to enrich themselves dur­ ing their educational experience. We also try to provide students with opportunities for personal growth and expression. Regulations fOr the Training and Recreation Facility. This is your "Home away from Home" and we expect you to treat it as such. Enjoy your stay and make this opportunity a learning experience for your future. Please remember not to abuse "Your Home away fi:om Home." You will be given a training schedule which outlines your courses and the time each course starts and ends. You are required to be on time for all assigned classes. A map will be provided to identify all buildings and major ships on the grounds. Award Received by SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii .!0 -J,' ^8» SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii was recently presented, by the State of Maryland, with an award for Employer Support of the U.S. National Guard and U.S. Reserve Units. This award is presented to a select few who have shown outstanding cooperation and support to U.S. Reserve Units. Said Mr. Mongeiii, "I am proud of the reserve members on our staff. These men are the backbone of our school." Simulator Bid Awarded to Ship Analytics - : To help eliminate any misunderstandings,we are pro­ viding a copy of the Rules and SHLSS Third Assistant Engineer Graduates k- SHLSS Dean of Vocatiooal Education, John Mason presents a check to Ship Analytics President Jerry Lamb. From (I.) to (r.) are SHL^S Controller Jerry DiPreta, SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii, SHLSS Dean of Vocational Education John Mason, Ship Analytics President Jerry Lamb and Vice President Roger Cook and SHLSS Culinary Director Don Nolan. From right to left are Ray Crane from Philadelphia, Frederick Reyes from New York, Spero Moche from Norfolk, Charles Johnson from New York, Bill Qlzzo from Wilmington and Gene CIpullo from Gloucester. The SHLSS has been in the market for a shiphandiing training simulator for sometime. The bid was awarded to Ship Analytics. The new simulator will aid in training Pilots, Towboat Operators, Third Mates and Quarter Masters. December 1983/LC)G/1S �•»•*>.• . — -a Course Schedule » January Through March 1984 ^ fvS ''ASJ l""* S"'"®" omoie U.S. Maritime Industry Steward Upgrading Courses through'^Mlrch® 1984''af \®hVse?f® January School Of Seamanship ® Seafarers Harry Lundetorg Check ln/Completion .Date Course IS separated in'to °four 'categorfel''' Size—SO sign up early ' schedule ftsr; will be limited in Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly <=^ S/"'" sr""" r> t^ate PraH ]• -V:,- - March 30 April 2 I Special Notice QMED Listing 9 Changes > 'i- . • •j: 3,^. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date March 12 January 9 May31 February 24 I Course QMED k, nafia Graduation 'Jraouation members listed®beloT"eld through March 1984 as i:' varies varies varies varies o'"'" .... = Recertification Programs "'^-bershlp P;;eparinglS®ttenf^""" Length of Course Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Marine Electrical Maintenance Marine Electronics Operations Pireman/Watertender & Oiler Conveyorman Diesel Scholarship Third Assistant Engineer Tankerman Januarys March s February 13 _ March 2 April 13 April 13 March 29 January 3 January 3 January 9 February 3 February 24 March 16 January 4 January 12 Deck Upgrading Courses na^n a P^bhshcdln listing that was scversl corrections to® hat Ust LOG and have received r«orrofd^ecoS"fyouh»etie^^^ jhj A^st list to verify our coupon below anH QI&'' " • Bernadas, Restituto Burns, Michael Butch Richard Callahan, Charles Carr, John Chappel, Earl Dial, James Fay, Michael Gordius, David McGarrlty, David Phill>r«» Piercr PhilHps: Russell Paul _ sen, Paul ^ """'V'" -Ma i... bra „j, „ ,1.^ ; ™s X! S 0281 to/83 10/83 0^ 09/84 03/76 10/81 n "10/83 08/79 02/83 05/79 03,„ Check-In Date First Class Pilot January 3 Towboat Operator January 23 Scholarship Program Able Seaman March 12 Quartermaster January 3 Third Mate January 9 ^^^'dation/ March 19 Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate Freight & Towing Celestial Navigation/ March 19 Towboat Operator Lifeboatman February 27 16/LOG/December 1983 " ey Point, Maryland 20674 J " "Pdate my records: l| Aprils April 20 March 9 — -— • Date f ^ate """tttfj TV-- Diesel Reeular Regular fngemoon Sys.en«, Maio.e„a„„ a, „ . OTtr ft~Sys.e...s,Maio.e„a„ee8,Ope«,|„„s!r_ . . "tP'oon. Maintenance & Operation April 26 February n March 16 April 20 01/81 Mail To- Completion Date February 24 March 16 •: ; 09/r9 04/81 ece.t/i°Sm™gl°" Course 5"^ Date Date oldavaiid3td/.2ndAssisEngineer liceiue issued Date NAME SS# BOOK A- ADDRESS SSmoNiJ chaiigLV?Ci1>ov™record' ^^oras. Electronics j : Date I ">! �.i;' ..:C! 'C - . Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course f '£u,. ! •iMlittisi- Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application -.ll i Name Date of Birth IMiaaTeT (first) (Last) Address, h Mo./Day/Year (Street) IClIy) (State) Deep Sea Member • (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member • Social Security/c • Date Book Was Issued. Port Issued. Telephone 7^ " (Area Code) Lakes Member • Book// Pacific • Seniority — —_— Port Presently .Registered ln_ Endorsement(s) or Llcense(s) Now Held. No n (If yes, fill In below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes to. Trainee Program: From (dates attended) No • (If yes, fill in below), Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Course(s) Taken —i, Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • FIreflghtIng: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • Date Available for Training . , • ' I Am Interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here If Not Listed ALL DEPARTMENTS ENGINE DECK • Tankerman • AB Unlimited • AB Limited P AB Special • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboat Operator Not More than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • FOWT • • • • • • QMED-Any Rating Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Welding • Lifeboatman •i ;• K •' ADULT EDUCATiON DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies • Engiish as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts after course completion. • • • • • COLLEGE PROGRAM Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat iniand Cook • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount nfeeded to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 December 1983/LOG/17 M �Area Vice Presidents' Report Guiff Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco A; S THE STRIKE against Dixie ».Carriers enters its ninth month, we are applying pressure across the board on this company. Picketing continues all over the Gulf and on the Mississippi River. Through leaflets we are keeping the public informed about this Union busting company. We even took our case to the streets of New York's financial district. In front of the New York stock exchange we handed out in­ formational leaflets about the fi­ nancial status of Dixie which is a subsidiary of a conglomerate called Kirby. According to the company, the strike is having little effect. But this is not what their third quarter financial report shows. It shows that Dixie's earnings are way down. The Union gave notice to the Securities and Exchange Commission that we want an inves­ tigation of their financial situation. We are also pursuing our case against Dixie in the courts. The Union has given notice to the company's lawyers to appear in a Texas court to take depositions in a suit we have over Dixie's conspiracy to oust the Union. • • • . In other news from the Gulf, we're in the preliminary stages of contract negotiations with two inland companies—Crescent Towing and Radclifif Materials. Also, our SlU-contracted paddlewheeler, the passenger ship Mississippi Queen, will have a brand new deck of suites put on her in anticipation of the World's Fair to be held in New Orleans next year. This will mean more employment for our members. Out of Houston we have word that a new tug has been added to the SlU-contracted fleet. Owned by Higman, she's called the Karl G. Andrem. Coast, by V.P. Leon Hail w; i.J i.. '".!• .' • fe' ';'y--' ¥^'. :'' '<•. •k •• •; •n'.'- 'E HAVE A NEW tug here on the East Coast. She's the 5,500 horsepower Chessie, owned by SlU-contracted C&O Railroad. Put into service early this month, the tug will be docking coal ships in Newport News, Va. The com­ pany is planning to come out with another new tug sometime in Jan­ uary or February. Also along the East Coast, the SlU-contracted cable ship Long Lines (Transoceanic) returned to Wilmington, N.C. on Dec. 2 after a 16-day trip on an emergency cable repair job in the Bahamas. From the port of Norfolk I'm happy to report that the contract at one of our inland companies, Lynnhaven, has been ratified. The new three-year agreement has an equal time provision. The contract also provides for increases in welfare benefits. Also out of Norfolk, negotiations will soon be coming up on the contract for the SIU bargemen at Sheridan. In other inland news from Norfolk, ballots for the Allied Towing contract must be back by Dec. 19. And on Dec, 31 the agreement expires at SlU-contracted Marine Towing and Transportation. In Baltimore on Nov. 16 our members crewed up the Santa Paula. Owned by Delta, she's the second of two ships bought by the company from American President Lines. The first was the Santa Rosa which has already made a round trip to South America. The Santa Paula will travel a similar route. She left for South America on Nov. 18. In Philadelphia, the SlU-contracted Cove Leader (Cove Shipping) was only laid up eight days before we crewed her up again. The company has a charter to run coastwise and to Panama. Finally, this spring there will be a crews conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. to work out proposals for a new deep sea contract. Delegates will represent the deck, engine and steward departments and will be elected from all deep sea ports. 18/LOG/December 1983 Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco I N MISSOURI there's an impor.tant primary election coming up t in the spring. Two candidates who the Union strongly supports, Ken­ neth Rothman and Harriett Woods, will be running for governor and lieutenant governor respectively. Right now Rothman is lieutenant governor and Woods is a state senator. Both are Democrats. In the 1982 national elections we supported Woods for U.S. senator. In a race that she was given little chance of winning. Woods lost by a very small margin. In another election, held this past November, William Clay Jr. was elected to be a Missouri state representative. He is the son of Missouri Congressman William Clay who is a very good friend of labor. In St. Louis, Union reps and members gave out leaflets at the Monsanto Company's world headquarters here. The leaflets informed the company's employees that Dixie boats are using the Monsanto docks. The SIU has been on strike against union-busting Dixie Carriers for over eight months. There's good news for Boatmen aboard SlU-contracted National Marine equipment. It looks like the company's boats will be running all winter. Last year they were tied up for a number of months. Also, up on the Great Lakes there's a good chance that 11 SIUcontracted American Steamship vessels will continue running after Dec. 20, the traditional date when Lakes shipping stops for the winter. Inland news on the Lakes concerns SlU-contracted Dunbar and Sullivan. The company is involved in dredging an area of the Old Rouge River in Detroit where part of the shore caved in. Finally, according to projections by the Army Corps of Engineers, dredging work for 1984 looks like it will be better than it has been for many years. West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney O UR BEAUTIFUL SlU-cont 'tracted passenger ship, the SS Constitution (American-Hawaii Cruises), docked in Los Angeles early this month with a fiill load of passengers. This is the first time the ship has been in Los Angeles since she began her Hawaii cruises. She'll head up to San Francisco for some repairs and leave that city on Dec. 19 with another full complement of passengers. In other news from ithe West Coast, we crewed the Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) in San Francisco last month. She'll be working on the Alaska oil run. Up in Seattle, we crewed the supertanker Williamsburgh (Apex) and the containership Newark (Sea-Land). The latter had been in layup one week. The Newark will be sailing to Alaska as will the Williamsburgh which will be travelling between Panama and Alaska on the oil run. In the state of Washington and in Oregon we have some ships laid up. One is the Santa Adela (Delta) which has been laid up in Seattle since the end of June due to lack of cargo. Another is the New York (Bay Tankers) which is in Longview, Wash.; and a third, the supertanker Brooklyn (Apex), is on Swan Island in Portland, Ore. There was an airport payoff in Seattle on Nov. 26 for the crew of the Puma (Lion Shipping) which was scrapped in Taiwan. Our pensions club is doing very well in Seattle. In fact,4here wiU be a Christmas party for members of the club and their families on Dec. 16 at the Catholic Seamen's Club in Seattle. Out of Wilmington, we have word that there was a meeting recently between the General Presidents' Offshore Committee and contractors who will be placing bids with Shell Oil for some offshore work. There could be a year's employment involved here. The General Presidents' Offshore Committee is composed of nine unions involved with offshore drilling and exploration. The SIU is one of those unions. �-- '5-. •>•- \ -)j ; " The Transportation " Institute Working for A Strong American Maritime Capability f -.vyi ' f Washington, D.C. is key to the survival of the U.S. maritime mdustry, and the degree to which the industry is active on this level will determine whether it can prosper. One of the organizations at the forefront of this activity is the Transportation Institute, which monitors U.S.-flag shipping developments within the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government and promotes better conununication among shipping companies, labor, gov­ ernment and the media. What the Transportation Institute does is important to members of the Seafarers International Union and their job security. Material on this and the following pages is provided to give Seafarers an understanding of what the Transporta­ tion Institute is and what it means to them. As the end of 1983 dra>vs closer, the U.S. maritime in­ dustry finds itself at one of its most critical stages, suffering from the increasing difficulties of low-cost foreign competition as well as the worldwide reces­ sion in shipping. From the standpoint of SlU crewmemberSj they are strengthened by the ability of the Union to fight to protect their interests at the Washington level. In this constant day-today struggle, particularly in the Congress and the executive agencies, the SIU works with an organization which has proven to be effective in its efforts to promote the maritime industry. That organization is the Trans­ portation Institute. Represent­ ing U.S.-flag companies and maintained by contributions from the ship-owning community, the Transportation Institute works closely with the Siy. Promoting Our Industry Since 1968 Devoted to research and ed­ ucation on a broad range of issues as they affect the nation's merchant marine, the Transpor­ tation Institute has been ac­ tively engaged in promoting the course of U.S. marine trans­ portation since its establishment in 1968. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. and main­ tains offices in the SIU head­ quarters building in Camp Springs, Md. and on the Pacific Coast in Seattle. Major Areas of Activity • LEGISLATIVE—Many bills considered by Congress have an enormous potential impact on the future of U.S.-flag shipping. The Transportation Institute works closely with members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives as well as their st^s to help ensure that only the most beneficial maritime legislation is enacted into law. The Institute also seeks opportu­ nities to expand current laws for the benefit of the U.S. merchant marine. To obtain maximum success, the Transportation Institute coordinates its legislative activities with those of other maritime groups. Transportation Institute Board of Trustees Chairman Herbert Brand (I.) and Executive Director Peter Luciano testify before a House committee^ in support of legislation to secure cargo for U.S.-flf% ships (B<^ bUi). • EXECUTIVE—Federal agencies propose, laws and regula­ tions that are crucial to the formation of maritime policy. The Transportation Institute monitors and maintains close liaison with government agencies and offices involved in maritime issues to assure full agency adherence to existing laws and to see that the best interests of the maritime industry are represented in consid­ erations of proposed rules and regulations. • INDUSTRY AFFAIRS—Members of the Transportation In­ stitute include 174 companies engaged in America's foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat operations on the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. The Institute maintains close contact with and presents the concerns of these member companies to Congress and the executive agencies. The Transportation Institute points out that the stronger and healthier the U.S. maritime industry becomes, the greater the chance for expanded job opportunities for seafarers. M!- ? Institute Goals The Transportation Institute's activities are directed toward the development of a strong maritime capability under the United States flag. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a number of goals vital to the health of the industry. Some of these include: • Establishment of a national cargo policy designed to reserve a fair share of America's foreign cargo for America's ships. • Development of programs to make U.S.-flag shipping com­ petitive with foreign shipping in all respects. • Protection of American shipping from the unfair and discrim­ inatory practices of state-controlled and other foreign-flag ship­ ping in the U.S. foreign trades. • Preservation of U.S. domestic trade for U.S.-flag vessels. • Full development of U.S. waterbome commerce on the Great Lakes and the nation's inland waterways. December 1983/LOG/19 'W �pviA=^-^fi!ii^sa^W-jy«^> -* ••"-•" 'VK-'S'.... How the Transportation Institute Works ^ & The Institute works to reach its goals through a broad range of activities. Legislative Activities • Establishing relationships and maintaining contacts with the House and Senate member offices as well as the staffs of more than 20 congressional committees. • Monitoring all congressional publications to assure that all pertinent legislation is identified immediately so that appropriate action can be taken. • Analyzing proposed legislation to determine its potential impact on the maritime industry and tracking the course of that legislation by attending hearings and bill mark-ups. • Preparing testimony, letters, fact sheets and memos on each legislative issue as it develops. • Formulating strategy with the industry and other maritime groups and lobbying congressional members and staff on issues of concern. • Monitoring and evaluating federal agency compliance with cargo preference requirements. • Monitoring and commenting on applications from foreignflag operators seeking waivers of U.S. coastwise laws. • Analyzing government agency studies and reports and rec­ ommending further courses of action. • Keeping up-to-date with the complex of international mari­ time policies, laws and treaties. Legal Activities • Monitoring and evaluating court cases which have an impact on the maritime industry. • Advising and recommending courses of legal action. • Drafting regulatory proposals and comments in response to proposed agency rulemakings. • Providing legal perspective to legislative activities, particu­ larly concerning technical legislation. / Federal Activities • Developing and maintaining working relationships with offi­ cials of more than 50 federal agencies, executive departments and professional associations with an interest in maritime issues. • Educating agency personnel in the various government agen­ cies about the maritime industry. • Monitoring federal notices of proposed rulemakings and policy changes; analyzing the impacts of these proposals; drafting letters to and testifying before agencies. Industry Activities • Maintaining close contact with all Institute member compa­ nies including inland. Great Lakes, dredging and deep-sea oper­ ators. Assisting individual member companies in their relations with government agencies and the Congress. • Monitoring general industry trends and the effects of gov­ ernment policy on the industry's condition. • Coordinating industry activities through such groupings as a Towing and Dredging Council, a Liner Council, a Jones Act Coordinating Committee and a Bulk Shipping Council. • Conducting research and preparing correspondence, position papers and official comments on congressional and administrative proposals. • Representing interests of member companies to the Congress and its various committees affectiiig maritime activity as well as the many agencies and departments of the executive branch which influence U.S. shipping. •H-- Education, Public Affairs Activities I': •M •if The Transportation Institute maintains an efficient communication system. Here, an Institute staff member uses a*word processor to prepare a document to be distributed to Members of Congress. t, • Maintaining a resource library on maritime issues. • Participating in debates and seminars involving maritime and non-maritime groups. • Providing speakers to groups interested in American-flag shipping matters as a means of informing the public of the importance of an adequate merchant marine. • Maintaining a program of information through which SIU crew members enrolled in programs at the Lundeberg School are kept abreast of the state of the maritime industry. • Keeping members of the press informed through news re­ leases and direct contact so that they can make the general public aware of important issues concerning the U.S. merchant marine. Efforts to generate positive press coverage of the U.S. maritime industry and to correct biased and false editorials are continuous. • Publishing a monthly newsletter, Currents, and other publi­ cations which focus on major maritime issues. These are circulated to Members of Congress, government officials and industry representatives as well as national and local media. • �Why Washington Is Vital to Our Industry Washington, D.C. is the single most important forum for international as well as domestic American-flag marine transpor­ tation. Here, the laws, regulations and policies are put into motion that govern the manner in which U.S. shipping is conducted. The government's negative attitude toward the merchant shipping industry is the subject of the Institute's close attention. The Department of Agriculture, which has always been anti-cargo preference and is constantly seeking to evade its implementation, is a case in point. Government is not the only important focus of attention. Washington is also the site where every economic interest, organized as an association or represented by attorneys, works around the clock to assure that their own concerns are reflected in legislation and policy-making. Often many of their activities work against the interests of shipping and seafarers. Foreign-flag shipping interests and their governments, for instance, are bent on advancing their interests at the expense of U.S.-flag shipping. The Institute must be constantly alert to these activities as they affect the maritime industry and fight against other groups deter­ mined to counter the objectives of U.S. shipping. Listed below are some of the areas in which the Transportation Institute is active. Next to each are listed the interests who are in opposition. M The Department of Transportation (DOT) is a key agency affecting the course of U.S. marine transportation. Pictured here is the Department's headquarters building in Washington, D.C. The Institute closely tracks the maritime-related activities of the DOT as weU as dozens of federal agencies and offices. Issues In Action—1983 Interests Working Against U.S. Maritime Objeetives Boggs Bill—^This legislation would increase the use of U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels in the shipment of bulk commodities. The Trans­ portation Institute urges enactment of the proposal and has testified before Congress in support (rf the bill and its objectives. Boggs Bill—^Hearings held this year on the Boggs bill illustrate some opponents to U.S.-flag shipping. The following are some of the interests that testified in opposition to the bill: • Federation of American-Controlled Shipping (representing flags of convenience) • American Farm Bureau Federation • National Coal Association • American Petroleum Institute • individual corporations 'I - ' • Alaska Oil-^CuiTQnt law restricts the export of Alaska oil for energy and national defense reasons. Export of this oil would also have a damaging effect on the domestic tanker industry. Yet, some forces have repeatedly pressed for lifting of these restrictions. The Institute has been worldng with a coalition of interests to prevent Alaska oil exports. Alaska Oil—The principal supporter of Alaska oil exports has been Japanese industry, represented by executives of companies such as the Japan Iron and Steel Federation, Toshiba Corporation and the Industrial Bank of Japan. Others who have strongly favored exports of oil include Alaska business and industry and U.S. farm groups, who think the sale of U.S. oil to Japan will open up new agricultural export markets to them. Cargo Preference—Cargo is the mainstay of U.S. shipping. The law requires that 50 percent of all c^goes generated or subsidized by the federal government be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. The Transportation Institute has mounted extensive efforts to monitor compliance with the law and to take action when the law has been evaded. Cargo Preference—Federal agencies have been frequent of­ fenders in trying to avoid cargo preference requirements. Some industries have also attempted to press for abandonment of the legal provisions: • Department of Agriculture • Department of Energy • Department of Transportation • Department of State • agriculture industry • energy industry (coal and oil) • so-called free-trade theorists • foreign-flag shipping interests • foreign governments User Fees—^Proposals to tax American vessels operating on the inland waterways and in U.S. ports, and for services required by the Coast Guard, severely discriminate against marine operators and would upset the competitive balance among transportation modes. The Institute has actively opposed the user fee proposals before Congress. User Fees—Proposals to levy user taxes on the inland waterways industry have been before the Congress for many years. However, the Reagan administration has broadened the user fee concept also to include port financing and services provided by the Coast Guard. Principal support for user fees has come from the railroads, environmental groups and the administration. -i' ^ f �S^^SsIIjSQva -T~i;T:rvr. " Shipping Problems Demand Effort and Cooperation Hardly a day goes by that the maritime industry does not have a major crisis—attacks by for­ eign shipping interests seeking to penetrate the U.S. domestic trades, attacks by agricultural interests aided by the U.S. De­ partment of Agriculture at­ tempting to evade U.S. cargo provisions, attacks by Ameri­ can railroads mounting cam­ paigns to gain competitive ad­ vantage over U.S. shipping. These are typical of the kinds of problems that require full attention and which the Trans­ portation Institute concerns it­ self with on a daily basis. Staff members devote consid­ erable effort to these contro­ versies. This year, Alaska oil has been a major issue. Those who would export Alaska crude at great expense to U.S. ship­ ping have escalated their ef­ forts. Another focus of Institute activity has been the failure of the Reagan administration to fulfill Its promise to support ad­ equate minimum fill rates for the Strategic Petroleum Re­ serve. The Institute also makes a priority of pressing for favorable action on all legislation that would benefit the industry. An example of such activity is the Institute's support for the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983. The bill, if enacted, would guarantee an increasing percentage of all bulk commodities in the U.S. foreign trades to be carried on U.S.-flag ships. h ,ft'. 'f , TI Member Partieipation A number of councils and committees, consisting of the various member companies, function on a regular basis to consider the problems facing specific segments of the mari­ time industry and to formulate and direct programs and policies to deal effectively with them. These councils and committees are; Liner Council Liner Council members re­ view a wide range of matters of particular concern to the deepdraft liner segment of U.S. marine transportation. Issues studied have included antitrust matters, taxation, customs reg­ ulations and procedures, gov­ ernment-impelled cargoes and the United Nations Conference Board of Trustees on Trade and Development's Code of Liner Conduct. A Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, provides direc­ tion for the JnSitute. Chairman: Robert Leyh Vice President 'Waterman Steamship Corporation Board of Trustees Chairman Herbert Brand Transportation Institute Secretary: Jack Park Vice President Crowley Maritime Corporation Captain Leo V. Berger President Apex Marine Corporation Carmine J. Bracco Vice President Hudson Waterways Corporation Jones Act Coordinating Committee As foreign shipping interests step up their activities to pen­ etrate U.S. domestic shipping trades and as indications mount of anti-Jones Act attitudes within the Reagan administration, the protection of the American coastwise law requiring all car­ goes between two points in the United States to be carried on U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels be­ comes a major cause for con­ cern. The Jones Act committee meets regularly to deal with problems and issues that could jeopardize this important law. Thomas B. Crowley Chairman of the Board & President Crowley Maritime Corporation D. Ward Fuller President & Chief Executive Officer American Steamship Company Francis X. Gallo Vice President Victory Carrier, Inc. Harrison R. Glennon, Jr. President Titan Navigation, Inc. Chairman: D. Ward Fuller President & Chief Executive Officer American Steamship Company Michael Klebanoff President Ogden Marine, Inc. Robert McMillen President Totem Ocean Trailer Express Ronald C. Rasmus President Great Lakes Towing Company ; Edward P. Walsh President Waterman Steeimship Corporation ..1 Common Goals The activities of the Trans­ portation Institute are enhanced through its working relation­ ships with other groups within the U.S. marine transportation industry as well as those outside the industry who work on mar­ itime and other related issues. Currently, for instance, the Vice Chairmen: Robert McMillen President Totem Ocean Trailer Express Stephen A. Van Dyck President Sonat Marine Inc. Towing and Dredging Council Many of the Institute's shal­ low-draft member companies meet to discuss issues that affect commercial navigation in the domestic trades. These domes­ tic operators represent shallowdraft tugboats, towboats, barges and dredging operations on the seacoast ports, rivers. Great Lakes, and between the U.S. mainland and Alaska, Hawaii and the American territories. Chairman: Stephen A. Van Dyck President Sonat Marine Inc. Vice Chairman: Bruce Robeson President Foss Launch and Tug Co. Bulk Shipping Council This council works to identify and examine problems of spe­ cific interest to the bulk segment of U.S. shipping. Issues of spe­ cific concern cover such areas as: retention of Alaska oil, ship­ ments to the Strategic Petro­ leum Reserve and Navy support work. Chairman: Jack Goldstein Vice President: Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. i!-- . A •: V. Charles I. Hiltzheimer Chairman Sea-Land Industries Investments, Inc. Bruce Robeson President Foss Launch and Tug COi 22/LOG/December 1983 . ,--s<Kr Ran Hettena President Maritime Overseas Corporation J,..,., Transportation Institute is par­ ticipating in a coalition of labor and industry organizations for the purpose of preventing pas­ sage of legislation to permit the export of Alaska North Slope oil. In another area of extreme concern to the entire U.S. mar­ itime industry, the Transporta­ tion Institute and the Seafarers International Union have jointly filed a complaint against the Secretaries of the Department of Transportation and the De­ partment of Agriculture as well as the Maritime Administrator for refusing to enforce cargo preference laws for the ship­ ment of certain agricultural ex­ port cargoes financed under a special Department of Agricul­ ture financing program. On a continuing basis, the Institute maintains close con­ tact with many industry, labor, environmental and military groups that share its goals of maintaining a strong U.S.-flag fleet in America's economic and national security interests. �' •' • " - "• J'-:' i^lfi'. ' -• ' h Retired Seafarer Is 'Democrat of the Year' Legal Aid In the event that any SlU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravler Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. KIrschner, Walters, Wllllg, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gmenberg, Sounders & Levlne Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davles, Roberts, Reld, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 - More than 300 state and local politicians and members of the Hampshire County (Mass.) Democratic Party gathered re­ cently to pay tribute to Louis Leopold, chairman of the Easthampton Democratic Town Committee, and an early and actiye member of the Seafarers International Union. Leopold, 60, was named "Democrat of the Year" for his 20 years of continued work for the Democratic Party, for his devotion to the aims of workers, and for helping change Hamp­ shire County from a primarily Republican-voting county to a strong Democratic one. Leopold also received cita­ tions from the Massachusetts state Senate, the state House of Representatives, Gov. Michael S. Dukakis, the county com­ missioner, the state Democratic committee and the Massachu­ setts Governor's Council. In being named "Democrat of the Year," Leopold said, "I accept this award only because the Democratic Party's ideals and my ideas are the same." He also noted that the Democratic Party has "put into effect the kind of legislature I've always been in favor of." An outspoken critic of the Reagan administration, Leo­ pold feels it is now up to the Democratic Party to fight for the rights of the majority of American citizens. The causes that he and the Democratic Party have worked for have included full employment, a fair tax sys­ tem, improvements in social se­ curity and decent labor policies. Louis Leopold first became Louis Leopold involved with politics back in a 1935 Springfield (Mass.) may­ oral race when he was 12 years old and campaigned for one of the candidates. Leopold joined the SIU in 1944 when the Union's head­ quarters was at 2 Stone St. in New York. He participated in all the SIU beefs and said he has many fond memories of Paul Hall and Paul Drozak. Now a retired member of the SIU, Leopold has for the past 18 years taught sixth grade at the Bridge School in Northamp­ ton, bringing to teaching the same enthusiasm and dedication that he brings to his other activ­ ities. He has. strong feelings about getting involved and keeping c=> Liberty Ship Memorial PMA Shipping Scene November 1983 REGISTERED SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) WILMINGTON Class "A". Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) SEATTLE Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) HONOLULU Class "A".. Class "B". Class "C" Relief Grand Total (All Groups) 26 0 0 26 0 0 0 0, 13 3 0 16 5 0 0 5 30 3 0 33 5 2 1 , 0 8 ^ , involved in the community. "Every person owes the com­ munity something," he said. "I don't think it is right to sit back and take without putting some­ thing back into the commu­ nity." These are not idle words, for Leopold is chairman of the Pi­ oneer Valley Social Democrats, USA; a national committee member of Social Democrats, USA, and a niember of the American Federation of Teach­ ers, AFL-CIO, and of the Na­ tional Education Association. His other memberships and affiliations include the League for Industrial Democracy, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Friends of the Jewish Daily For­ ward, Institute for Peace in the Middle East, Workmen's Cir­ cle, and the Committee for a Democratic Majority. One of Leopold's most recent actions was td communicate the Northampton Labor Council's position to Congress with regard to the need for more jobs for American seafarers and ship­ yard workers—and he also man­ aged to take the time to stop by and visit the SIU hall in Gloucester, Mass. When he is not giving unself­ ishly of his time and energy or visiting with his daughter, Deb­ bie, Leopold resides in Easthampton with his wife, Ruth. "I am proud to have been an active Seafarer," wrote Leo­ pold in a letter to the LOG. And the SIU, in turn, is proud of you, Louis Leopold. 20 3 1 24 4 4 0 2 10 President Reagan recently signed into law a bill authorizing the John W. Brown, one of two remaining Liberty ships, to be resurrected from final lay-up and to stand as a memorial to mer­ chant seamen who sailed and died transporting troops and supplies to the forward lines during World War 11. Both the U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine Veterans of World War II and the John W. Brown Pres­ ervation Project plan to submit separate applications for the ship. H.R. 1556 submitted by Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N. Y.), reqqires only that the vessel be trans­ ferred to a non-profit organiza­ tion, maintained in as good a condition as received and re­ turned to the government if re­ quested. Decemljer 1983/LOG/23 . ''V • �mm am-. Jl :Wi. ; i; .- S/(J Healthline '•f- '-*-,,•(».-'• ,I : I,' • i •'- n • l.T V it: There's a Heeilth Crisis in the Maritime Industry There is a health crisis in the perception that doctors and sci­ maritime industry. For 200 years ence can take care of any sick­ Welfare Plan Increases seamen had access to free med­ ness. That is not true. Even ical care. Then suddenly, with­ though we live in an age of rapid Benefits out providing any alternatives, technological progress, there are the federal government shut down the Public Health Service Hospitals. Even the healthiest welfare plans have had difficulty in ab­ sorbing the extra costs. While coverage for SIU members has not been curtailed, it is unlikely that it can be expanded in the near future. Unfortunately, these devel­ opments come at a bad time. The present administration has reduced health and safety stand­ ards for all industries, thereby increasing the likelihood that American workers will come down with life threatening dis­ eases. The latest budget proposal contains more of the same bad medicine. If President Reagan has his way, medical benefits paid out by insurance compa­ nies will be taxed as income. A seaman who wants to save money can start by making sure that he doesn't get sick. There is no magic pill that will guarantee long life. Many fac­ tors contribute to good health. There are certain things that are beyond a person's control: pol­ lution levels, genetic predispo­ sition to certain diseases, un­ controllable accidents. Yet to a larger extent, good health de­ pends on things that are within a person's control: what and how much you eat, your drink­ ing and smoking habits, whether or not you exercise, how well you relax. One of the biggest stumbling blocks to good health is the severe limits to what modern The Seafarers Welfare Plan is happy to announce an medicine can accomplish. More increase in benefits. than half of all coronary patients Effective Jan. 1, 1984, Medicare will be increasing its die before they can get to the monthly premium from $12.20 to $14.60. Your welfare plan hospital. is being amended to provide for this increase. An equally big stumbling block The tmstees have decided that all eligible employees who to good health is the perception use Medicare as their primary insurer will be able to receive that doctors and medicine can the increased monthly premium. do nothing about any sickness eases are caused by poor assets that other people do not you may have. Eveil cancer can have. eating habits. be cured if it is found early For one thing, we are required enough. • Exercise regularly. Exer­ The greatest advance in med­ cise burns calories, relieves to take physicals in order to get icine has come in the field of stress, and improves mus­ work. That gives us a chance to discuss with our doctors sensi­ prevention. While there is only cle tone. so much that modem medicines • Refrain from abusing al­ ble food plans. It also gives us a chance to pinpoint any health can do in saving p^eople once cohol, food, and drugs. problems before they become illness strikes, it can educate • Avoid unsafe driving and serious. people about the risks they are recreational practices. One Seafarers and Boatmen are taking in their everyday lives. of the leading causes of represented by a Union that -There are certain actions we death for seamen is motor­ cares about the health of its can take to prolong our lives. cycle and automobile ac­ members. The Union maintains We can begin by taking personal cidents. clinics in several of the larger responsibility for our hedth. That • Get a regular medical check­ ports and river cities. It runs an means we should do the follow­ up. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center ing things: The time to protect your health so that members who have • Do things in moderation. ^ Most things done in mod- " is before illness strikes. Fortu-' drinking problems can begin to eration are good: eating, nately. Seafarers have certain lead normal lives. drinking, exercising. Even good things can be harmful Need Medical Records from USPHS? if done to excess. Here's Where to Get Them ... • Be well-informed. Before If you need to obtain copies of your medical records from we can correct a bad habit the USPHS, do not write to your local USPHS hospital. All or a life-threatening situa­ USPHS hospitals have been closed. tion, we have to knpw that Send all requests for medichls records to: it exists. • Don^t smoke. Smoking is U.S. Public Health Service one of the leading causes Health Data Center of strokes, heart attacks and 10000 Aerospace Road cancer. Lanham, Md. 20706 • Eat a well-balanced meal. According to a PHS official, the Health Data Center is now There is a lot of triith to caught up with the backlog of requests it has received. Any the old saying "you are new requests should take from two to four weeks to process. what you eat." Many dis- YOU RE A PROFESSIONAL SEAMAN... CROSS DRUGS OFF ...OR LOSE YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE / 24 / LOG / December 1983 �m in -tot^iiiiifltoti Seafarers International Union of Nortli America. AFL-CiO WASHINGTON REPORT 1983 is about to draw to an end. It has been a hectic year for the maritime indus­ try. ^ The number of ships under the Ameri­ can-flag registry reached a 40-year low. Waterman, for many years a profitable operator, this month filed for bankruptcy. We were involved in many fights on Capitol Hill. We won some, lost others, but more important—we laid the founda­ tion for the future. During the 1980 campaign. President Reagan promised to bring about a renewal of the American-flag merchant marine. Even his most ardent supporters will agree that this has not happened. Government, at least this government, will not save the American maritime in­ dustry. Renewal must begin with seamen themselves; it begins with the continued dedication and efforts of our own organi­ zation—the SIU. THE RACE IS ON ;-. (tj£-in 1984 is an election year. Eleven months from now Americans will go to the polls. The race has already begun. President Reagan is running hard and so are seven Democratic hopefuls. This Union intends to play an active role in, the campaign. We have no other choice: The security of our members de­ pends upon the federal government rec­ ognizing that there is a crisis in the mari­ time industry. PRESmENT REAGAN*S TRIP Ronald Reagan intends to visit China later this yeeu* in order to convince Amer­ ican voters that he is a real statesman who is on top of the issues. We think it is nice that the president will finally get a chance to do some sight­ seeing. But if he would take our advice, he could save himself the cost of a visit. He would do more for himself and his country by remembering this old Chinese proverb: Words are important, but not as important as actions. THE WORDS President Reagan issued a 7-point pro­ gram to save the maritime industry when he ran for office in 1980. We'd like to reprint it to reitiind our members what President Reagan promised to accomplish during his four years in office: 1. Provide a unified direction for all government programs affecting maritime interests in the United States. 2. Insure that our vital shipbuilding mobilization base is preserved. 3. Improve utilization of our military resources by increasing commercial par­ ticipation in support functions. 4. Recognize the challenges created by the cargo policies of other nations. 5. Restore the cost competitiveness of U.S.-flag operators in the international December 1983 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings marketplace. 6. Revitalize our domestic water trans­ portation system. 7. Reduce the severe regulatory envi­ ronment that inhibits American competi­ tiveness. THE RECORD Here is a partial list of some of the major issues, events and bills that affected the SIU and the maritime industry during 1983. Almost without exception, the Rea­ gan administration has tried to block pas­ sage of legislation that would increase the number of American-flag vessels and jobs onboard those vessels. What is worse, it has failed to provide the American econ­ omy and the American maritime industry with the leadership it needs during these difficult times. COMPETITIVE SHIPPING AND SHIP­ BUILDING ACT OF 1983: (Better known as the Boggs Bulk Bill in the House and the Trible Bill in the Senate.) Legislation introduced earlier this year aimed at reviving the bulk liner trade. More than 100 congressmen are cosponsoring this bill. Passage of the bill would result in the construction of more than 150 American-flag vessels over a 15 year pe­ riod, all of which would be manned by American seamen. AL4^KAN OIL: An important issue that affects at least 40 SlU-contracted tankers and more than 1,0(X) SIU jobs. The Export Administration Act, which bans the export of Alaskan oil, was set to expire last September. Congress agreed to extend its provisions until February 1984. The bill was passed by the House and is still pending in the Senate, where it has considerable support. The administration has been pushing to have the ban lifted. CUNARD BILL: Would have doubled the size of the American-flag passenger ship fleet, and created 1,000 new seagoing jobs for American seamen by documenting two British-flag vessels, the Cunard Princess and the Cunard Countess, under the American registry. The bill passed easily in the House, but it was defeated in the Senate Commerce Committee by a one vote margin! U.S.-ISRAELI GRAIN DEAL: One of the major maritime victories of the year. It could generate as many as 20 vessels for the SIU alone. (See story on page 7 in this month's LOG.) MARITIME SAFETY BILL: The Mari­ time Safety Bill, which will strengthen existing safety laws, was passed by the House of Representatives and is still pend­ ing Senate action. The SIU considers the bill a badly needed first step. Recent mar­ itime disasters such as the much publicized disappearance of the SS Poet and the loss of NMU's Marine Electric have high­ lighted themeed for this type of legislation. JONES ACT: During the past year, the Reagan administration and various special interest groups have tried to repeal the Jones Act or else to enact legislation that would diminish its effectiveness. The Jones Act is, of course, the single most important piece of maritime legislation. One of the more publicized issues in­ volving the Jones Act was the Third Pro­ viso, which was passed by the House and is still pending action by the Senate. The Union supports the legislation because it would close up existing loopholes in the Jones Act. ACBL/DIXIE: The SIU made progress in its two-year battle to bring ACBL to jus­ tice. We have won three court cases against the company involving unfair labor prac­ tices. ITF: SIU President Frank Drozak was able to get the International Transport Workers to approve two important mini­ mum safety manning level standards ear­ lier this year at a meeting in Madrid, Spain. The ITF also discussed the problem of flag-of-convenience shipping, which it views as a threat to a safe international maritime industry. CDS PAYBACK: The Reagan administra­ tion has come up with a plan to allow subsidized operators to pay back their Construction Differential Subsidies (CDS) and buy out their Operating Differential Subsidies (CDS). The SIU is strongly against both plans, and has been able to delay implementation of a DOT ruling on the CDS issue at least until June 15, 1984. TAKX: Language adopted by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee suggest stroiigly that the TAKX program and the SIU's stake in it—at least five ships—are right on course. The TAKX program was devised as a means of achieving two laudable goals; stimulating activity in the private sector of the maritime industry and saving money for the government in its sealift program. AFL-CIO VOWS SUPPORT: The SIU has gained the full support of the AFL-CIO in its figJit to revive the American-flag mer­ chant marine. In a speech before the AFLCIO's Maritime Trades Department ear­ lier this year, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland fully backed the MTD's legisla­ tive program, which includes the following points: • Continuation of the Construction Dif­ ferential Subsidy Program; • Ratification of the United Nations Code for liner conferences (UNCTAD); • Passage of the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983; • Increased operating subsidies; • Enforcement of existing maritime laws and regulations; • Strengthening of the Jones Act; • Utilization of bilateral trade agree­ ments, and • Continued ban of the export of Alas­ kan oil. December 1983/LOG/25 — y •,( �fjr Seafarers Visit Washington At Waiter Rice May Sail to Israel By the end of December or early in January from a Gulf port, the Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) may sail to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel with a cargo of 22,000 long tons of grain. it OCT Plans N.O.-Ecuador, Peru Run Coordinated Caribbean Transport plans a new, direct run every two weeks for its R/0 R/0 Ambassador and R/0 R/0 Senator from the port of New Orleans to Ecuador and Peru. Sugar islander Off to Mozambique On Dec 21 from the ports of Houston and Pascagoula, Miss., the SS Sugar Islander (Pacific-Gulf Marine) will carry a cargo of 100-pound bags of wheat and corn to Maputo and Beira, Mozambique, East Africa, picking up 15,000 metric tons of corn at Houston and 5,000 metric tons of wheat at Pascagoula with delivery of 7,500 tons of corn and 2,500 tons of wheat to each port in Mozambique. MARAD Says U.S. Foreign-Flag "Controlled" Fleet Drops MARAD says the number of American-owned foreign-flag ships which the firms might be able to "control" in a national emergency dwindled to 411 on July 1. That was 35 less than on Jan. 1, mostly in the big tanker class. Liberia has 202 of them registered under their flag and Panama has 44 under theirs. Seventy-four (a gain of one) are freighters, mainiy cargo and refrig­ erator vesseis, mostly sailing under Liberian and Panamanian colors. Bulkers make up 91 of the 411 total, 74 registered in Liberia and the rest in Panama. ^ In 1970, the foreign-flag fleet had 394 ships, 268 in Liberia and 117 in Panama. f' Wiiilamsburgh Gets MARAD OK for Aiasifa Trade v..-:' A group of Seafarers attending various upgrading programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point came to Washington for a week-long educational conference at SlU head­ quarters. While they were in Washington, they visited the nation's Capitol where this photo was taken. With them was Liz DeMato, SlU legislative representative, seen in the second row. Posing for their pictures are Delilah Forslund, Dasril Panko, Thomas Maga, Jamie Quinones, Ray­ mond Anderson, Jimmy Skubna, Donald Phillips, Roy McCauley, Michael Temper, Richard Edge, Raymond Clock and John Raba. CG Admiral Cites ITB Mofru Pahu for Rescue 'oV' ..:^' 4' 11 For coming to the rescue on Oct. 12 of the 48Tfoot disabled fishing smack W/ngs, adrift for two weeks with three fishermen aboard about 265 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, the ITB Moku Pahu (Pacific-Gulf Marine) was commended by U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Clyde E. Robbins of Honolulu. The admiral highly praised Capt. J.W. Sullivan and Seafarers of the Moku Pahu for "their unselfish willingness to render assistance to fellow mariners in distress." He added, "their willingness to get involved and remain overnight in the vicinity of Wings enabled Coast Guard resources to expeditiously locate and tow the disabled Wings to safety before Hurricane Raymond's arrival in the area." Adm. Robbins continued, "Please pass along my personal gratitude to all involved for a job 'Well Done.'" According to Capt. Sullivan it all began like this; At about 6 p.m., the Hawaii sugar-carrying ITB Moku Pahu enroute to Crockett, Calif., came upon the Wings boat, sans radio, reported overdue on Oct. 2. The Moku Pahu stayed on the scene 14 hrs, acting as a communications relay and sighting buoy until a CG HC-130B plane could spot them and parachute a radio, fuel and food down to the stricken fishing craft. The W/ngs'had left Ureka, Calif, on Sept. 16 bound for Hilo. When found, she had three cans of beans and a gallon of gasoline left. The nearest CG cutter Cape Small was almost two days away from the fishing smack. Darkness, high seas and windsmade it unsafe to try to manuever the Moku Pahu alongside or use the ship's lifeboats. Later, however, before the CG plane arrived, one of the Moku Pahu's lifeboats sailed over In calmer seas to the Wings with some food. 21/LOG/December 1963 tiii The 7T Williamsburgh (Anndep Steamship) got the green light from MARAD to haul North Slope crude from Valdez, Alaska to Panama for six months. ' •' • -i • Next month, the ST Overseas Boston and ST Overseas Juneau (both Maritime Overseas) may get the okay from MARAD also to carry the Alaskan black gold (oil). U.S. Merchant Marine 11th in World Shipping The American merchant marine fleet has declined to 11th place in global maritime, less thari a quarter as many ships as the Soviet Union, according to Tl. Our nation had 574 privately-owned vessels last year. In 1960, we had 1,008 ships compared to Russia's 875. By 1963, the Reds took the lead with 1,345 vessels, the U.S. 948. The Soviets lead in breakbulk freighters important to the military forces, dry bulk ships and tankers. The average age of American vessels is 23 years. Most ships "live" 25 years. Communists ships average 13 years. NMC Elects Sea-Land Head Johns as Chairman Sea-Land President R. Kenneth Johns was named chairman of the National Maritime Council (NMC) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Johns succeeds former Sea-Land chieftan Charles I. Hiltzheimer, who is going into retirement. Crowley Marine executive V. P. Leo L. Collar was elected NMC vice chairman for the 1984-1986 term. Shipbuilders 'Ed' Hood Gets Adm. Land Medal The Shipbuilders Council of America's (SCA) president for 24 years, Edwin M. Hood, received the annual Vice Adm. "Jerry" Land Medal "for outstanding accomplishment in the marine field" on Nov. 11 in New York City at the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 91st yearly meeting and 2nd International Maritime Exposition. Hood, who retired this year, was national spokesman to the U.S. public and Congress for America's shipbuilding industry. He Is still SCA president emeritus and is also a council consultant �• LOG Photo Contest • v ' > V f, .' -: f' SeaLog X-Word By Debbie Greene Across 1. Great Lakes port 7. Texas port 13. Glide 14. Street address (abbr.) 15. N-Q connector 16.. Quote 17. Ship's shelter 19. West and Piney 21. PartoflOOF earth 22. 24. Obtained 25. Manages to make a living (with "out") 27. Main or jib 29. Drink in one gulp 30. Sea duck 32. Health resort 33. Fore and 35. Legal matter 37. We 39. Rear part of ship 40. To a great extent 41. Union chapter 44. Grain 45. Move up ••vfe,.47. One (It.) 48. Ripen culpa 49. 50. Aloha garland 51. Changes course 52. Sellout sign 54. Oil on water 55. British royalty (abbr.) 56. Sailor 57. Tavem offering 56. Part of 63 across 62. Ego source 63. Lou Grant actor 66. Seasonal greeting Down 1. Israeli port 2. Cargo 3. Cultivated plots 4. 5. 6. 7. Sphere Stop B-E connector Part of Santa's laugh THE SEAFARERS LOG PHOTO CONTEST deadline has been extended. You still have a chance to help us tell the story of life on the deepseas, rivers and lakes. Seafarers lead unique lives which nobody can see or share except through your pic­ tures. Send us your photographs by April and the LOG will name the winners in the May issue plus publish a special section of the winners and honorable men­ tions. Here is how to enter. Send your prints and negatives, pref­ erably 8 X 10 black and white7 but other sizes and color photos are welcome, to: Seafarers LOG Photo Contest 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Be sure to include your name, address, book nhmber and brief description of the picture. Your negatives will be returned. Pho­ tographs will be judged on con­ tent, quality and imagination. Send in your photographs now. Monthly Membersir^p Meetings Date Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York .Tuesday, January 3 2::30 p.m. Philadelphia .Tuesday, January 3 2:30 p.m. Baltimore ........ .... .Wednesday, January 4 2:30 p.m. Norfolk .... .... .Thursday, January 5 9:30 a.m. Jacksonville Thursday, January 5 2 :00 p.m. Algonac Friday, January 6 2:30 p.m. Detroit .Friday, January 6 ............... .... 2:30 p.m. Houston Monday, January 9 2:30 p.m. New Orleans ......... .Tuesday, January 10...... . . 2;;30 p.m. Mobile Wednesday, January 11.. 2:30 p.m. San Francisco Thursday, January 12 ......... 2::30 p.m. Wilmington ........ Monday, January 16..................... 2:30 p.m. Seattle .Friday, January 20 ..................... 2:30 p.m. Piney Point.... Friday, January 13 ............... 3:00 p.m. San Juan ...... ........Thursday, January 5........... .2:30 p.m. St. Louis Friday, January 13 2:30 p.m. Honolulu Thursday, January 12.; 2:30 p.m. Duluth Wednesday, January 11 2:30 p.m. Gloucester....... ......Tuesday, January 17 2:30 p.m. Jersey City .Wednesday, January 18 2:30 p.m. a. -S. Conflict with fi 9. " " 10. Prickling sensation 11. Holy Roman Emperor 12. Birds' shelters 18. Aida or Carmen 20. Feel elated (with "walk") 23. Special asst. to Drozak 26. Pacific Gulf Marine vessel 28. Model of perfection 31. Great Lakes port 33. Asleep (2 words) 34. Vibrating movement 36. Alabama port 38. Undenvater detection apparatus 40. Odor 42. Hiding place 43. Punishment or type of ship 45. Spanish home 46. Greek epic poem 53. Full of precipitation 59. Waterway barrier 60. Row 61. End of ship's yard 62. Greek island 64. Grad. year of high school 65. Prefix with ceed or change 1 2 3 4 13 17 21 Answers Next Month! Answers to Previous Puzzle M E R M 1u A n 0 A S L A N T T E N S 1 0 WMh r B r F A R A D E A C E D A 1 M E D N N E R Y BBBDEI BBB BBBBB BBB BBBBB BBB B QOBBBBfl B BBBBBB B BBBBBB [fnr u |M I |R IK G A . T BBBBBBB December 1983/LOG/27 • �ij".~v>,,riji5^ai^-:Jf.i-ja«,afi^^ Seafarers Wait and Reminisce Job Call in the Brooklyn Hall * . I• .i ft clinic, which is located on the courtyard right behind the main building. Seamen and officials are on a first name basis. Jack Caffey, special assistant to the president and vice president of the SIUNA, sits in a glass office. Members feel free to walk in and talk about problems: up­ grading, going to the ARC, dis­ ability benefits, shipping— whatever. Caffey looks like a bull and acts like a mother hen. A sea­ man comes in and complains that he'll never be able to pass the Coast Guard test because he doesn't speak English. "Goddamit, you've got to try! Go down to Piney Point for a while, they have teachers who are specifically trained to teach people whose first language isn't English. And besides, they give the tests orally in Spanish or Greek or whatever if you re­ quest it." After work, the Union offi­ cials get together and talk about the day's events. "Did you check on that vacation application? Does he have enough time to sit for his license? When is someone around here going to win the lottery?" It is said that each port has its own personality. San Fran­ cisco is known for its sophisti­ cation; Baltimore for its bawdiness. New York is different. It is a little bit of everything. More than anywhere else, it embodies a sense of history. On a clear day, you can look out the window and swear that you're on the North Atlantic run. By MAX HALL "t The Seafarers International Union hail in Brooklyn, N.Y T •--4^ "yf^. fu HE UNION hall in Brook­ lyn—a reddish brown three story building with silver art deco lettering—stands on the comer of Twentieth Street and Fourth Avenue. Seamen mill outside in the moming waiting for the 10 a.m. job call. They talk about ships they have sailed on, or try to solve the problems of the world while trying to drum up a card game. Hardcore Brooklynites de­ bate what neighborhood the building is in. Officially, it is part of Park Slope, but most peojple say that it is in Red Hook, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, or even Borough Park. The entrance to the building is on the side, right off the courtyard. As you walk in you can see the model of a small shipping town that Norman Tober made. Norman Tober— a tmly wonderful man who gave Vassillos Catranos, chief electri­ cian, ships out of New York. new meaning to the term "cqlorful"—manned the door until he died of lung cancer four years ago. The building is always full. New York is the biggest port in the country, and people from as far away as North Carolina and Maine ship out from here. It is a veritable Tower of Babel. On any given day you can hear Arabic, Spanish, Chinese and Greek spoken, if you eavesdrop on the conversation. , Shipping has been slow, thanks to President Reagan and his maritime policies. Oldtimers and not-so-oldtimers reminisce about the Vietnam War, when a sea­ man could have his pick of ships. Now, Diego Garcia is a viable alternative. New York has its fair share of oldtimers. Their stories give the building a sense of history. "I shipped out with Paul Hall." "I shipped out with Frank Drozak." Some of the stories are clearly bull, but facts are less important than delivery. The counter is always full. Literally hundreds of members each day lean on it while waiting for a vacation check or some handy bit of information. A picture of Paul Hall stands in the front of the large hiring hall. It is a reproduction of a drawing made for a Reader's Digest story written by Victor Reisel, the famous labor re­ porter. Disco blares from the Port o'Call bar on the first deck. Davey the Bartender runs a tight ship. There are, however, three things certain in this world: death, taxes, and the certainty that someone is going to play Gloria at least twice in one hour. The building has the taste and feel of an extended family. Bar­ bara, the cleaning lady, often brings baked ziti to the patrol­ men on the second deck, or to the doctors or nurses in the Mustarl Lalong sails as a wiper and ordinary seaman. Patrolman Bob Seizor conducts a job call. 28/LOG/December 1983 - I K �, ,, ' if.' Ji': ' -' ••'•r^M •'?«(• ' .-r • '•..-'ici-'f'" '"'f' Waiting is the name of the game at the Brooklyn hall. At left. George Raubenstein and Scott Hudson wait to catch a ship. In the center photo, Dimitries Papaioannos, assistant cook, sips coffee while waiting to ship out. And at right, Zein Achmed patiently waits for a cook/baker job. t. AB John Cataldo (r.) reminisces about his days at Piney Point while Jose Ramos and Alex Bonefont look on. Roberta Blum sails in the steward department as a cook and baker. - Frank Andryauskas, OS, does his waiting at the counter. December 1983/LOG/29 �I; .• • '. L - • Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism 1, f .. _}H --.-•,W ••.\ -'-'I 'I-• • > -r . -if •7.x , rl^- It Hi. , I• - •i U't i. Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man hlindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll pt the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is hack to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn t have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. 30 / LOG / December 1983 Alcoholic Rehobilitdtion Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. .... Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-00JO I ..... I (Zip) 1 I I �•5 On The Lakes Directory of Ports Troy Becomes New Pensioner It is often a big event when a long-time Seafarer gives up the sea and takes to the land for a well-deserved retirement. So it was last month when Clarence Troy received his first pension check. Troy began sailing in 1937 and says he has never lost his love of "the good life." He assured his many wellwishers that he would still be a frequent visitor to the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich, since he now resides only eight miles away in Marine City, Mich. Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike, Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 Clarence Troy (r.) receives his first pension check and a congratulatory handshake from SIU Rep Byron Kelley in Algonac, Mich. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOV. 1-30, 1983 Port Gloucester.: New York Phllaclelphia Baltimore Norfolk............ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals. Port Gioucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfoik Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals.. Port Gloucester NewYork...,. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk... Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • ^; — 2 63 0 13 9 6 77 33 11 19 42 8 12 0 295 2 25 2 8 13 0 13 19 5 4 24 4 7 0 126 0 70 2 5 8 9 50 22 10 11 27 4 14 0 232 3 10 0 2 3 2 12 9 1 6 11 3 4 0 66 1 32 1 5 3 2 31 12 8 5 16 4 5 0 125 0 19 0 1 0 0 3 4 9 2 6 0 1 0 45 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Rellels 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 DECK DEPARTMENT 10 0 71 22 0 0 0 0 19 5 0 7 2 0 8 5 0 48 6 0 23 5 0 9 2 0 14 15 0 28 21 0 6 8 0 26 3 0 0 2 0 260 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 40 0 11 4 7 26 12 5 9 29 9 13 0 165 ElimNE DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 12 ' : 8 155 2 28 23 38 140 69 77 49 66 15 86 0 756 12 65 5 16 30 14 35 53 33 23 28 9 59 0 382 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 1 169 4 18 23 34 • 107 46 55 34 36 12 77 0 616 7 30 0 6 10 11 28 28 27 19 24 4 30 0 224 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 2 2 0 0 0 13 2 52 0 2 4 0 8 15 M 10 10 3 5 0 171 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 3 0 0 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 01 0 0 0 0 0 32 24 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 5 0 0 11 0 4 3 0 0 15 0 6 3 0 1 25 , 0 22 3 0 2 65 1 4 1 0 0 26 0 5 3 0 0 40 0 5 10 0 0 9 0 15 19 0 0 25 0 2 3 0112 0 5 2 0 0 42 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 111 85 0 4 341 Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals ENTRY DEPARTMBIT 12 29 91 1 1 7 29 8 23 4 8 38 41 13 22 6 22 4 22. 7 28 5 7 11 14 0 12 134 322 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 6 1 2 0 0 0 15 Totals All Departmonts 786 20 559 . , ' B 536 BOO 210 8 24 2 44 2 15 9 9 53 20 40 9 14 9 29 0 255 1,968 14 246 8 45 62 36 102 71 172 67 58 32. 103 0 1,016 1,793 0 14 0 1 0 4 6 2 34 6 6 2 3 0 78 113 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of Novemtier was down from the month of Octot>er. A totai of 770 jobs were shipped in November on SiU-contracted deep sea vesseis. Of the 770 Jobs shipped, 536 Jobs or about 69 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiiied by "B" seniority peopie. There were 24 trip relief Jobs shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a totai of 444 relief Jobs have been shipped. • • BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614) 497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325 2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave:, Brooklyn 11232 (212)499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Si^^rt SPAD December 1983 / LOG / 31 \ 'l ^ || ..r �I ^FlHa & ^. n Ai "ii H.:. s i-i W' if m fyi- M cook. He was born in Georgia Pensioner and was a resident of Jackson­ Phillip Cyrus Ad- ville. Surviving is his widow, kins Sr., 61, died Irene. on Nov. 26. Pensioner Jose Brother Adkins Doletin, 67, died joined the SIU in on Dec. 6. 1947 in the port Brother Doletin of Norfolk sail­ joined the SIU in ing as a bosun. 1949 sailing as a He was bom in Midkiff, W. Va. cook and baker. and was a resident of Ports­ He hit the bricks mouth, Va. Surviving are his in the 1961 widow, Mary; a son, Phillip Jr. Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. Sea­ and a daughter, Christina. farer Doletin was bom in Ilolo City, P.I. and was a resident of Pensioner Francisco Felici- Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is a ano Bayron Jr., niece, Paz Colon of New York 80, passed away City. on Nov. 28. Howard Brown Francis, 61, Brother Bayron died of cancer at home in San joined the SIU in Diego, Calif, on Aug. 15. Brother 1942 in the port Francis joined the SIU in the of New York port of Wilmington, Calif, in sailing as a FOWT for Seatrain 1969 sailing as an AB. He was Lines. He was bom in Puerto one of the 66 elected delegates Rico and was a resident of to the 1975 Piney Point Educa­ Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is a tional Conference. Seafarer cousin, Marcos Acevedo. Francis also took the Point's Pensioner Harrison Colquitte navigation course. Francis was Burnsed, 53, died of cancer in a veteran of the U.S. Navy the Baptist Medical Center, during World War II, the Ko­ Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Brother rean War and the Vietnam Con­ Burnsed joined the SIU in the flict. Francis was graduated fronr port of Jacksonville in 1969 sail­ the Navy's Teletype Repair ing as a cook. He began sailing School. He was born in Petty, in 1951. Seafarer Bumsed was Texas. Cremation took place in . an elected delegate to a Piney the Leneda Crematory, El CaPoint Conference. Born in Pem­ jon, Calif. Surviving is his widow, broke, Ga., he was a resident Vivian. .•v of Jacksonville. Interment was Pensioner Louis Daniel **Dan" in the Hillcrest Abbey Ceme­ Lae Jr., 68, died of heart disease tery, Savannah, Ga. Surviving at home in New Orleans on are his father, Manning and a Nov. 6. Brother Lae joined the sister, Janet Gagnon, both of SIU in 1938 in the port of New Pembroke. Orleans sailing in the steward department. ,He was a veteran Pensioner •of the U.S. Navy's Seabees in Benito R. Cuenca, 81, passed away World War II. Seafarer Lae was on Sept. 10. born in New Orleans. Interment Brother Cuenca was in the Greenwood Ceme­ joined the SIU in tery, New Orleans. Surviving^ 1948 in the port are his widow, Laura and a of New York brother, Joseph. sailing as a cook. Harry T. Larson Jr., 53, suc­ He was bom in the Philippines cumbed to cancer in the Pen­ and was a resident of Violet, insula Hospital, Burlingame, La. Surviving are his widow, Calif, on Oct. 19. Brother Lar­ Beulah and a son. Mack of Chal- son joined the SIU in 1955 in mette. La. the port of San Francisco sailing Pensioner as a bosun. He began sailing in Curtis Madison 1949. Seafarer Larson also sailed Dials, 73, passed for Delta Lines. A native of away on Nov. 25. Perth Amboy, N.J., he was a Brother Dials resident of Santa Clara, Calif. joined the SIU in Burial was in the Cypress Lawn the port of Sa­ Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. vannah, Ga. in Surviving is his widow, Linda 1951 sailing as a of San Jose, Calif. 'n Pensioner James Terah Lassiter, 82, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Lassiter joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing in the engine department. He was born in Conway, N.C. and was a resident there. Sur­ viving is his widow, Effie. Donald "Don" Lee Merson Jr., 32, drowned on Aug. 21 in Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Mer­ son joined the SIU after his graduation from Piney Point in 1972 sailing as an AB on the CS Long Lines (AT & T) in 1978. He was bom in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in the Emmanuel Cemetery, Scaggsville, Md. Surviving are his parents, Donald Lee Sr. and Millicent Merson of Baltimore and two sisters, Karen and San­ dra also of Baltimore. Pensioner Wil­ bur Walter Newson, 70, died on Nov. 20. Brother Newson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a bosun. He sailed for the SUP in 1934. Sea­ farer Newson was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Jacksonville, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Pensioner Wil­ liam F. Randall, 70, died on Oct. 19. Brother Ran­ dall joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as a chief cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Randall was bom in Houston and was a resident of Spur, Texas. Surviving are a brother, J.C. Randall and a sis­ ter, Lillian Austin of Spur. Pensioner Jo­ seph Holman Roberts, 66, died on Nov. 26. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a cook on the 7T Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) in 1971 and for SeaLand. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Queens Village, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Ann; a son, Chester of Hollis, N.Y. and a daughter, Mrs. Tito Haydel of Teaneck, N.J. Francis Thomas Roussell, 57, died in the UCLA Harbor Med­ ical Center, Torrance, Calif, on Sept. 5 from a head injury sus­ tained in a fall at home in Long Beach, Calif. Brother Roussell joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1970 sail­ ing as an assistant cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Roussell was born in Lawrence, Mass. Cremation took place in the Angeles Abbey Crematory, Compton, Calif. Surviving are his mother, Eleanor of Long Beach and a brother, Thomas R. Roussell of Wilmington, Maine. David Bryant Sprague, 29, died of injuries sustained in a motor­ cycle accident in Seattle on June 24. Brother Sprague joined the SIU following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship En­ try Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1973. He sailed as a maintenance engineer. Sea­ farer Sprague was bom in Se­ attle and was a resident of Brinnon. Wash. Cremation took place in the Forest Lawn Crematory, Seattle. Surviving are his par­ ents, Virgil and IPatricia Spra­ gue. Pensioner John Anthony Schultz, 75, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Schultz joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a cook and baker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Ko­ rean War and World War II. Seafarer Schultz was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Violet, La. Surviving is his widow, Maijorie. Pensioner John Sylvester Swee­ ney, 74, succuflibed to a heart attack in the Mountainside JL Hospital in Glen Ridge, N.J. on Hi # H Sept. 9. Brother (Continued on Next Page.) 32 / LOG / December 1983 " - �I Sweeney joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1956 sailing as an AB for SeaLand. He began sailing in 1941. ^ Seafarer Sweeney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II. A native of South Da­ kota, he was a resident of Cald­ well, N.J. Burial was in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Clara. Pensioner Stanley Sese Torres Sr., 75, passed away in Manila, P.I. on Oct. 12. Brother Torres joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a cook. He began sailing in 1947. Seafarer Torres was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was a resident of Las Pinas, Rizal, P.I. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Imelda; two sons, Stanley Jr. II and Amutto; a daughter, Gina; a brother, Man­ uel; a sister, Maria and two nieces, Rosa and Michaela Oscampo. Pensioner George Franklin Turner, 53, died of cancer at home in Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 11. Brother Turner also sailed as an assistant engineer for MEBA, District 2. He was born in Bartow, Fla. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Great Lakes Daniel Michael Gavrila, 35, died of head injuries in the Ash­ tabula (Ohio) General Hospital from a fall onto the Conneaut, Ohio dock while boarding the SS Richard J. Reiss (American Steamship Co.) on May 17. Brother Gavrila joined the Union in the port of Chicago, 111. in 1979 sailing as an AB and gateman and also sailed on the SS Consumer Power (American Steamship Co.) in 1979. In 1965 he was the leading football scorer as a varsity halfback for Visit­ ation H.S., Bay City, Mich. Laker Gavrila had a B.A. in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a degree in Freshwater Biology from Saginaw Valley State Col­ lege. He worked two years as KNOW YOUR RIGHTS an accounting teacher in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. and a year for the N.Y. Metropolitan Opera Co. Gavrila was also a laboratory technician for the Cfanbrook Institute in Detroit, Mich. Born in Conneaut he was a resident of Bay City. Burial was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Kawfawdin, Mich. Surviving are a daughter, Abigail Claire; his parents, Octavian and Christine Gavrila; a brother, Edward; a sister-in-law, Robyn, and three nieces, Dana and Annette of Houston and Kara of Santa Fe, N.M. A Visitation classmate and John Glenn H.S. teacher, John R. Ploechi said, "Anybody who knew Dan cared a great deal for him because he was a very car­ ing person. He had a real love for life as I'm sure his resumd shows. He wanted to get the most out of life, so he did many things." ^ Pensioner Elmer C. Hodge, 80, passed away on Nov. 20. Brother Hodge joined the Union in the port of Detroit. He was a resident of Morrisdale, Pa. Surviving is his widow, Anne. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violatioii of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU Pensioner Martin Kowalski Sr., 70, died on No^. 1. Brother Kowmiki joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959. He sailed ~ as a FOWT for the American Steamship Co. from 1970 to 1971. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of St. Ignace, Mi^. Surviving is his daughter, Patti. James R. Scott Sr., 54, died in the Superior (Wis.) Hospital on Aug. 24. Brother Scott joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an as­ sistant conveyorman. He sailed until 1979. And he sailed on the SS J.A.W. Inglehart (National Gypsum). A native of Flint, Mich., he was^a resident of Alpena. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; three sons, James Jr., Leonard and Edward and a daughter. Patsy. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of thp SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of 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 findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and dis.bursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. • i iRiniiiiiiii iiiiii rniuiuiiiiii patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 sanie. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUALS RIGHTS.»AI1 members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU con.stitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may-be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If" any member feels that he is, denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job di.scrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the SeafBlrers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above ri^ts have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutioMi right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately nutify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by ccrtilled maO, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth \lhy and Britamda Vi»y, Prince Georges County^ Camp Springs, Md. 20746. December 1983/LOG/33 '? �i'-' -l-i Deep Sea Joe Calvin Arnold, 59, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and deck delegate Brother Arnold is a resident of Liberty, Ky. Vernon Lewis Barfleld, 72, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Barfleld began sailing in 1947. He sailed on the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) in 1974. Seafarer Lynch was born in Hahira, Ga. and is a resident of Mobile. Rocco "Rocky" Bocchetta, 70, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a waiter. Brother Boccheta was born in Italy and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of New Orleans. Union Personal Safety /^ard for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Maiden Creek. Seafarer Gosse was on the Sea-Land Shoregangs in the port of Seattle and in Oakland, Calif, and on Water­ man Steamship Co.'s Shoregang in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1965 and the others from 1975 to 1981. Gosse attended a Piney Point Union Educational Conference in 1971. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, he is a resident of San Francisco. Cyril Vincent Grab, 66, joinp^ the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as a QMED. Brother Grab sailed on the ST Overseas Chicago (Maritime Over­ seas). He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Grab was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metairie, La. Michael Vincent Kitsko, 64, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB Brother Kitsko is a veteran of the _ u S Army Air Corps during World II. He was born in Whitney, Pa. and is a resident of Hoboken, N.J. James Henry Loe, 62, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1966 sailing as a bosun for Sea-Land. Brother Loe began sailing in 1958. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and of the ^ Vietnam War. Seafarer Loe was born in Paducah, Ky. and is a resident of Wil­ mington, Calif. James Alvin Long, 62, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Long began sailing in 1942. He also sailed on the Sea-Land Pioneer. ^ Seafarer Long was born in Frostburg, Md. and is a resi­ dent of Joppa, Md. Joseph M. McCabe, 68, joined the SlU Richard Barstow CornVaino V. Hakkarainen, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile In 1959 sailing as an stock, 58, joined the SlU in in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as AB Brother McCabe is a veteran of the U.S. 1944 in the port of New York an AB on Scandinavian ships in 1945 and Army in World War II. He was born in New sailing as an AB for Seatrain from 1953 to 1957 and for the U.S. Army York and is a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Lines and Puerto Rico Marine Transportation Corps from 1945 to 1949. in 1976. Brother Comstock hit Brother Hakkarainen was a former member Norris Marion Tripp, 60, the bricks in the 1961 Greater of the Finnish Seamen's Union and the joined the SlU in 1944 in the N.Y. Harbor beef. He was bom Norwegian Carpenters Union. He was born port of Norfolk sailing as an in Providence, R.I. and is a in Antrea, Finland and is a resident of Reno, AB. Brother Tripp is a corporal resident of Coventry, R.I. veteran of the U.S. Army's Nev. 523rd Engineer Petroleum Lawrence Philip Conticello, 59, joined Distribution Co. as an auto Walter Everett Hantusch, the SlU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore mechanic in the Korean VVar. 55, joined the SlU in 1945 in sailing as an AB. Brother Conticello is a He was born in Mabel, Minn, the port of Baltimore sailing veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. and is a resident of Seattle. as a bosun for Sea-Land. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident Brother Hantusch walked the there. picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was Edwin Cumbie Cooper, 64, joined the born in Queens, N.Y. and is SlU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing William Bianchard, 62, joined the Union a resident of Houston. as a chief steward. Brother Cooper is a in the port of Chicago, III. in 1964. He sailed veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Baker Bin Hassen, 73, joined the SlU in from 1963 to 1982. Brother Bianchard was He was born in Dothan, Ala. and is a resident the port of New York in 1966 sailing as an born in Belvidere, III. and is a resident of of Arcadia, Texas. AB. Brother Hassen was born in British North Calumet City, III. Joseph Michael Duffy, 65, joined the SlU Borneo, Malaysia and is a resident of New in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a York. Jacob Hajostek, 62, joined the Union in recertified bosun. Brother Duffy last sailed the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. He on the ST Beaver State (Westchester Ma­ Nicholas Hatgimislos, 58, sailed as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing rine). He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during joined the SlU in 1948 in the Co. from 1952 to 1983. Brother-Hajostek World War II. Seafarer Duffy was born in port of New York sailing as a was born in Cleveland and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Catskill, recertified chief steward on Strongvilie, Ohio. N.Y. the M/V Tamara Guilden Charies R. Miller, 58, joined the Union in (Transport Commercial). David Campbell Fair, 66, joined the SlU in Brother Hatgimislos was the port of Detroit in 1961. Brother Miller 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fair graduated from the Union's sailed as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. was born in Virginia and is a resident of Recertified Chief Stewards He is a resident of Wayside, W.Va. Baltimore. Program in September 1982, Edward Joseph Murphy, 65, joined the and he began sailing in 1944. Frederick "Fred" David He sailed 10 years for the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in_1961 Gosse, 63, joined the SlU in Waterman Steamship Co. sailing as an AB for the Great Lakes Dredge 1947 in the port of Mobile Seafarer Hatgimislos won a and Dock Co. from 1959 to 1968 and for the sailing as a recertified bosun. 1961 USPHS Sanitary Award Great i_akes Towing Co. from 1969 to 1981. Brother Gosse was graduated Certificate while riding the SS Brother Murphy was born in Belfast, Northern from the Union's Recertified Wacosfa. A native of Phila­ Ireland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He Bosuns Program in February delphia, he is a resident there. is a resident of Buffalo. 1975. He also received a 1960 Great Lakes 34/LOG/December 1983 :» f t ' M 1 �-• ' I Bosun Roy Theiss finishes up his lunch aboard the Long Lines during its brief stay in Baltimore. T'S A LONG way to go for a telephone repair, from Wil­ mington, N.C. to the coast of Nova Scotia, but the SlU-contracted C.S. Long Lines (Tran­ soceanic Cable Ship Co.) made like a floating telephone repair truck to fix phone lines some 200 fathoms below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. The 20-year-old cable ship has laid thousands of miles of cable all around the world, lines that Deck delegate and AB Art Lawson and AB Bill Sanford demonstrate a hoist on the Long Lines. Baltimore Port Agent Al Raymond boards the Long Lines to work out any problems the cable ship crew may have. carry everything from phone calls from grandma to top secret military communications. Based in Wilmington, the Long Lines can be under way with its full crew of 125, including 68 Sea­ farers, in 24 hours to any spot where repair work is needed. The biggest problem for the underwater communication ca­ bles is fishing trawlers, which can accidently hook the phone lines. The Long Lines was on its way back to Wilmington when she stopped in Baltimore to pay off most of the crew before heading home. With their work finished, steward assistants Sherman Hudson (I.) and l^orris Cuffee get a chance to chow down. December 1983/LOG/35 �i f?'-' Digest of Ships Nestings BROOKLYN (Apex Marine), Oc­ tober 17—Chairman R.F. Garcia; Sec­ retary Victor Romolo; Deck Delegate Frank Corven; Engine Delegate Fred V. Vogler; Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. No disputed OT. There is $19.35 in the ship's fund. All is going well, according to the bosun. The educa­ tional director reminded crewmembers to check the LOGs for the latest SHLSS course schedules and to upgrade as soon as they have enough sailing time. Brother Charles Carlson, chief cook, was taken off ship by a Coast Guard helicopter to a hospital in Costa Rica. Word on Carlson's condition is still being awaited. Thanks were given to Duayne Hockenberry for the great care he gave Brother Carlson. There are V few, if any, problems aboard the Brooklyn. The ship is in pretty poor condition, but the job is getting done. The steward department keeps the crew happy and full with their good food. The next port is Long Beach, Calif.; then on to San Francisco, Calif, or Portland, Ore. for payoff. DELTA CARIBE (Delta Steamship Line), October 3—Chairman Richard Darville; Secretary Russell A. Cobb; Educational Director B. Ball; Steward Delegate Prince Baker. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that this has been a fairly smooth trip with only a few minor beefs. He also gave a brief lecture on safety habits aboard ship and urged all hands to be ex­ tremely careful in their work so as to avoid accidents. The patrolman will be asked for a copy of the duties of crane operators. This request stems from a motion made at the previous meeting. The importance of donating to SPAD and of upgrading at Piney Point was also stressed. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our de­ parted brothers and sisters. All hands were thanked for helping to keep the messhall and recreation room clean at all times, and a vote of thanks went to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Galveston, Texas. T CAGUAS (Puerto Rico Marine), October 9—Chairman C.L. Gonzales; Secretary J. Ross; Educational Direc­ tor R. Thompkins; Steward Delegate Leon Butler. There is some disputed OT In the engine department which will be brought to the attention of the port agent. The ship's fund contains $100, The bosun urged all crewmem­ bers to write the Union with regard to their new contract, making any sug­ gestions they feel are Important. He also stressed the Importance of read­ ing the LOG. The current Issue Is ^ especially loaded with articles of vital Interest to Seafarers. Crewmembere of the Caguas want It known that they are against the creation of permanent • "^jobs, no matter how such proposals are phrased. They favor the rotary shipping system as It stands. 36 / LOG / December 1983 KOPAA (Pacific Gulf Marine), Oc­ tober 8—Chairman Anthony B. Caldelra; Secretary Milton Thrash; EducationaJ Director R. Panes; Deck Delegate Steve Karstel; Engine Delegate Craig Bell; Steward Delegate Earl J. Pence. Some disputed OT was reported In the deck and engine departments. There Is $55 In the ship's fund. The bosun talked to the crew atx)ut their arrival In Egypt. He mentioned that the air conditioner would be repaired there and also asked that members keep all doors closed and try to keep people out of the rooms and mess during their stay. Th^ educational director talked about the Importance of donating to SPAD and the good that It does. He also mentioned that If there Is anything he can do to help crewmembers, be sure to let him know. The secretary ."1 asked the crew to please not throw away the tableware and glasses as supplies are running short. He wants everyone to make themselves feel at home, but at the same time to take care of what they have. A suggestion was made to raise the pension plan for men with 20 years to $800 per month, especially with the cost of living still going up. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the well prepared food, the good serv­ ice and the great cookouts. The next port is Egypt, then on to Crockett, Calif, for payoff in December. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Co.), October 23—Chairman Sam T. Brooks; Secretary Henry Jones Jr.; Educational Director J. Ferreira; Deck Delegate James D. Fletcher; Engine Delegate Dan Brass; Steward Dele­ gate James Johnson. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine de­ partment. There is $529 in the ship's fund. The Pac-Man machine is doing well as a money-maker, as are the arrival pools. The chairman talked about the committee fie was part of at Piney Point. This committee, he said, met with one purpose in mind—^to try and , work out the issue of a permanent jobs program. Having just left the shipyard, everyone aboard the LNG Leo has been very busy getting the ship cleaned up. All the steward assistants are doing a fine job, which is a reflection on the good training they received at Piney Point. The educational director wel­ comed all new members onboard. He noted that an order is pending for some sports equipment—balls, bats, gloves, etc., in the hopes that they can win a Softball game or two. A discussion was held about safety and cleanliness In the food areas, and crewmembers were warned of potential problems while in the port of Arun—problems involving drugs which could put members and their shipmates in trouble. All hands were also asked to help their fellow crewmembers who were making their first trip to sea. Slamming of doors, playing of loud tapes and radios should be avoided. Respect your shipmates! Next port; Nagoya, Japan. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 6—Chairman Franz Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educationai Director J.H. Balison; Deck Delegate Julio Verdejo; Engine Dele­ gate Lewis A. Seymour; Steward Dele­ gate J.C. Mahaffey. A few hours of disputed OT was reported in the deck department. Some good news was announced by the bosun, namely that the company agreed to pay the over­ time in the port of New York due to the Columbus Day holiday. The edu­ cational director reminded everyone to read the LOG. It has many informative articles pertaining to Union activities and the struggles of the maritime in­ dustry. A request was made that the captain carry enough money for draws in each port. This would alleviate the problem of having crewmembers wait untii the port agent brings the money. The TV needs further repairs (by a professional), and a new antenna should also be purchased. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), November 13—Chairman Marvin McDuffie; Secretary Bennie Guarino; Educational Director R.H. Breeden; Deck Delegate R. 8. Darius; Engine Delegate Alejandro Martinez; Steward Delegate H. Bryan. No dis­ puted OT was reported. The chairman advised all hands to read the LOG in order to keep current on the activities of the SlU. The educational director said that the company puts five movies aboard the vessel each month. He will see if that number can be raised to 10. Crewmembers were asked to help keep the crew rec room as clean as possible. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our -departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Pan­ ama. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ time Overseas), October 16—Chair­ man D. Ellette; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Director Edward H. Self. No disputed OT. There W£is $130,in the ship's fund, but after the purchase of a new antenna and a few other items, the fund is now $9.13 in the red. The bosun talked to the mem­ bers about the necessity of writing their congressional representatives to fight the Aiaska oil bill. The advantages of upgrading at Piney Point were stressed by the educational director, who said that he has the necessary applications for any member who is interested. The video machine is broken and wili be sent ashore in Texas City for repair. Contributions are being openly solic­ ited from the membership to purchase a new one. A vote of thanks was extended to the bosun for his time and effort in installing a new antenna. A vote of thanks was also given to the steward department by the officers and unlicensed personnel for the fine meals. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Texas City, Texas. PATRIOT (Ocean Cariers), No­ vember 6—Chairman O. Hernandez; Secretary T. Macris; Engine Delegate Joseph A. Michael. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported this voyage. There is $4.10 In the ship's fund. The chair­ man reported that except for the weather, everything is running pretty smoothly. The secretary said that the ship has a good crew with many Piney Pointers aboard, and that they are doing a good job. The importance of upgrading at Piney Point was stressed by the educational director. The ship is sailing two men short from Italy, one QMED and one AB, but no problems have arisen. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New York. �jnalOitertorOa Engine e Bicardo s,e«ard [e Aaron -g Some cl*sXe Cosf^® ^ Co\umbus Day OT doe to tne a^d ^ >was The bosun re; departmente^ p,ace J mat the P^ Q^y rneetjng SE*.kAHD g"t^hairtnan Land Service), Oc ° ^^^g^ary p ' E Christiansen. ^ QQ\QX\\ £n Reed; Deck De^®9 u Graves < gfne Oeiega^^^^^^^ L. Bradiey^ Itev^ard D^iegf® reported. Th® Srrj:.-S=:^. —• «« of t^o^d, the ^P;Xi« oirc^®. Rotterdam. J ^ A'"" "s very much P'®®®"};^ steward, ® hack- '^ot been ttonswete m members tlymg ^ ^o-mght stay nS ®^t'®®Tt» ?he tine mfstewatd <leP®J"®an ovation «as food ami ®®®';f nazei e'®° °''f living the ehipette'^'=^ jlled in the sW g,gctrician wi« termtna\)-^ about h\s transp con^inafef on.Wa«"«^'®rty,eoeivad°ne^ vacation. J)® "T vote ot thanks jy tfansportatioa departjnent «as that ct^^ Japan to 1® ^S0^€B vTtanspottaTransp 2S-«S£'£=r who had been et ®e ^„<jer the age )Derovr .•joepEHOEHCE SEA-L'^'*® . November 13 ^ uoven, tour. u* • •Wi * et®'® Japan. -epeh- '----trin^I^^re also reOtticisJ ^'P® following vesselsoeivedtromthero S^iis-.DeckOe - Director M • oeiegate rkU. Lah^° oteward Oeiegate 1 avtfrence; Stew -n the d®^^.S in pave P^^^gSeceivedahy IS yet. nor P^®Jigdquarters. He nicationstromhe ^ ^ ed each P®P "-wers tor d»scK With ttiek^ ^ ^0 probovettirne ot ^ ^ ooatdihg ^po turned^ tojh ^e" atthe ^®%vtatd end unMSt ' V-JfT • m S!.s%rs'^i OWBSEW® POiinvMt. r^irrs: "i^atoh can catch som Mg^iawnnwo iSsi- HI# ^na ,51 e^m l\ \Word • ^ earless Caf af orlmber of tj« 'A ^y^PP® "o^A Care^^^ •t\ u chant '^®"^crty ships named ^ ,,j,cck fo j jgn pos^ who had Ltb^^chant Marine s ostage/$3-25» ^#r R Moore, who n attacking fhe s jjanies after them. ^Ipn prisoner and your nam ^ ^ ftotn 1942 until " merchant crew crewtnem er ^ other m dress to; Grant jfallowell. - ®®®®.' .oan. has wntofntorethanh.OtW" „ves repatriated. figures relat ^ #l-Box 2 . personnel w^"#"®!!, including •»®"hensive book about teresting fe®!® Merchant Manne 1 "P'f fLs in ships end during ^PP'vd in campstnBl°*t t conHieh I ,endows i . y^v the those who dt® ,. 5 contain the ri-.""° lhat c ••::— _ , _i,«e ,el suffered y v/orld • several appendi®®® mt Marine during namesjfj!^^:^ III Careless Word -ompanV'-sHtPf® Ct. -^mpany'ka''®® Ukes •' ^Tffom Navy and piled, tron ^ ^f '"'^isfships that were lan 257 ®V ^at conflictdnrnaef^ver book (with hard cove ges and ^^^h ship. happened jtshotne ing such fact s owtier/opera (where ,5) , when and time, date re it *'®®„f mekction'.nnn>position ofth ji^jped of crew and fiow "ssr. ..».sttlttO CIS"®' NOVEMBER 1-31#' Ci.»ot"S.»tCis»'" p«yoEaMii«« g,a,gjow«n«®" 5 - i7 •''" port Port ^ 5 ® StMWW DtfW«®" a 10 port 35 -MT 18 port , 1 0 6 ^ 6 0 " 89 December t983/UOG'Sr ••'Total glefttieBei • nrm ' �A • .V- ''1^.,':.;^ 've-,? Letters To The Editor 'Witlx Tliouglits and Prayers ...' The picture of your new headquarters near Washington is really nice. Congratulations! I enjoy each issue of the LOG as it is the only way I keep posted on the sea and our ships. A few weeks ago, I saw the "Real People" TV program and our own cruise ship, the SS Constitution. It gave me a real thrill to see her and some of the fine crew. I am in there fighting with prayers and thoughts for our AFL-CIO and for our flag ships. Clarice M. Alread Kenhridge, Va. 'For Services Rendered...' < "V. I'm writing you this letter to thank you for the wonderful and prompt service that I and my family received from the Welfare Plan. First I was in an accident when the Delta Norte hit another ship. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt too hadly. Then both my wife and daughter became ill. If it wasn't for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, I wouldn't know which way to turn. Thanking you all again for the wonderful services rendered. Daniel H. Gemelner New Orleans, La. SlU Is on the Air The Seafarers International Union has purchased two 30-second television spots to advertise the goals of the Union during a nationally televised airing of the labor documentary program "America Works." A complete listing by city, time and date that the series will feature the SIU advertisement appears below. City •,'i" • 't: u r ')r- r•:. '•'i i !'• • f I I' S' " Atlanta Birmingham Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Grand Rapids Greensboro Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New York Norfolk Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Richmond St. Louis San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington Station Channel Start Date WATL-TV WITO-TV WQTV WIVB WPWR-TV WLWT WCLQ-TV KTWS-TV KDVR WGPR-TV WWMA WJTM KHJ-TV WMKW WDZL WCGV-TV KXLl WSMV WNEW-TV WTVZ WFFV WTAF KNXV-TV WPGH-TV KECH WRLH-TV KDNL-TV KTSF-TV KVOS-TV WFIS-TV WDCA 38 / LOG / December 1983 36/1 21/1 68/1 4/C 60/1 5/N 61/1 27/1 31A 62/1 17/1 45/1 9/1 30/1 39/1 24/1 41/1 4/N 5/1 33/1 9/A 29/1 15/1 62/1 22/1 35/1 30/1 26/1 12/C 28/1 20A 1/8/84 1/8/84 • 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/21/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 (TEA) 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 ' 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 Date & Time SUN/11:00 a.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SAT/2:00 p.m. SAT/8:30 p.m. SAT/12:00 p.m. SAT/9:00 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SUN/11:30 p.m. SAT/5:30p.m. SAT/9:30p.m. SAT/10:00 p.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/9:00 p.m. SUN/12:30 p.m. SAT/8:30 a.m". SUN/4:30 p.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SAT/10:30 p.m. SUN/10:00 a.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SUN/10:00 a.m. SAT/10:30 p.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/4:00 p.m. SUN/3:00 p.m. SUN/9:00 p.m. SAT/10:00 p.m. <We Will Achieve Our Goals • • • As a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, it has been my pleasure to work with you and other representatives of the Seafarers International Union on the important issues facing our maritime industry. With your continued support and encouragement, I feel confident that we will achieve our goals of a strong and vibrant merchant marine. Rep. Glaudlne Sclmeider CR-ILI.) U.S. Konse of Representatives 'Pensioner Pelaso Drops Seasonal Line...' Fishing was good this year. I hooked these two sturgeon from San Pablo Bay. This year I brought home eight salmon (from six to 12 poimds) and six halibut (from 12 to 24 pounds). I wish to say heUo to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and that the new year will be good to aU my friends. I^atemally, Reino J. Pelaso P-8 Vallejo, Calif. Personals Buffalo . 1 love you, happy birthday!r iForever yours, Kathy Carlos Fertado Please contact your brother in New York: (212) 686-2841. Anthony Casino Pleast contact your sister, Mrs. Ann Melesurgo, 28 Fisher Ave., Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 Frederick Thompson Stack Pleast contact the "^editor of the LOG. Mrs. Dolan (wife of the late "Saki" Jack) Your friend Edith Lowe would like to get in touch with you. Please write her at 17-27 W. 125 St., Apt. 3-L, New York, N.Y. 10027. George Manser (Brother of Anton John Manser) Your niece, Geraldine Man­ ser Finley, asks that you contact Jier at the following telephone number: (914) 343-1121. New Appointmente R. Kenneth Johns The Board of Governors of the National Maritime Council last month chose R. Kenneth Johns as its new chairman. Johns, president of Sea-Land Service, Inc., succeeds Charles 1. Hiltzheimer, who is retiring from his position as chairman oftheNMC. Johns has served as president of Sea-Land Service, Inc. since 1979, and has held a number of key managerial positions during his 26-year career with that company. William W. KInkead Maritime Administrator Ad­ miral Harold E. Shear last month announced the appointment of William W. Kinkead as director of MARAD's Office of Policy and Plans. Kinkead has been director of Transportation and Traffic Management, Office of the As­ sistant Secretary of the Navy. Louis Machiocote David Averell Your wife asks that you con­ tact her. Please contact your mother in New Jersey: (201) 871-3895. �'' • 'V.. •".-X ; ^ • t:* '-h the Price CanWeA£^rdI^2Li2l Can the U.S npaign ^eemrdetermined in administration business. , American s a migWy ® „perned about Americlaims to be prides himself defense American business , eingachampi ^ ^^ick the cane out l,e sWpbuM'nS industry „ under the aihng P ^^d neW;^nd ,es in the form ot a p Maritime seping fugn'ntion fro the :..S5 S" ~i"" temational frudeprograms The nution s ^ t,„th shippers and ere designed to pr u^nce to compete Kipbuilders with a under the ODS „ the int«"'a"°"^as intended to make up itogram, which operating Amw some of the ^^^^^^grican-crewed ships, the ican-built and Atneric repaired rtru^^tedinU.S. yards^^ the There are t^-o m the future SIU or anyone oo jojostry opuses ofthe Amencanma gybsidies. First, the move to b^V" ^ave the authority Marad simph doe^ change m the to make aa<:^.^o irws Second, the policy nation's maritime itself is oompla*®'y bsidy program is not The mantime s ^ act of some minor afncy ^ou cannot Congress, the law political have some b^^fu^tter^^^^^^ pressure or pa and the intent of the L the "The program wh intended 193fr Merchant Manne AfJp,,,„ces bes a means to redr y s.-flag vessels ween the operation ^^^bsidized vestnd the lower cost Congress sels operated under f between the has not been given a ^^^^ative pro existing P'^°8^''® provide the U S-flaS gram designed^tporpete the currem with a means . environment, irnationalmantune^aj^^.^ ^ ,ct«r President "Once again, t opposing the buy-^king something aw ^ rnurse, it simply on id® "^ buy-out the existing cannot be allowed t^^^ toounts In its place the mtofr^ pro- to $1 . Slor I ffand sink then they are certainly on the right course. . tom line is the on y jjnd contrae the U.S. fleet, c osot^^y^^j^^^^ „^cds to Vanmu and'soalh Korea^^p^^^, ; te::iSn"almmiteen^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^Ttiat's what it thnrioo° o keep If . The recent crisis injrrew^ anv means a maj -u G I s and marines tnvolved a few tha"»nd GXs^^ ^ and their equipmen military Sealift from the States. B needed. In fact thre Command fle« used,.in'A'dmg e chartered ships small operation. ^^^^n Grenada willing is the U .S^ W pa^ ^pjpboiiding base and maintain a flee importantly, de?o^ommerce and, more ®P ^ by the fense needs? « a^^^^rTof trsubsidies and tme rules ehmmahon^^^^ that go their equipment had be^^ the build-Amen come sense. ,,^ ow^i^-dlbl^aythousandsofmiles wUhthem,mi^tm^aom :act that Mar^Cge'^^^^^ But the world IS no ^ fleet Md away? ^bips had to face hostile make au^h a ^3^ even if the book. E^®'' .°?rstry supports those indus. debate right th • ^^piement the shipbuildingrnduafry breaks, diacUon and possible s^^the nation's didhavethengW to;-^?^ the idea What if the U^^-fln« ^^her away and iri-'^ns''r^otr^"uceandahostof US, common sen ^^''^Sh^ohet from the government. °^„til flria ^r^^tadustry and »ves What then? oeoembei 1983/LOG 139 T uTt^aS^aU the congress a chance SS^DS"" "" ... �• h V- •"rs -j' . • ]'•; -J-3V- • '-0,- -A.' •^:nV' ' '-V 4|. I i't- J, ., .?5MBini!Ii| i» n M: ^IV' :t)! -H •] •'. .. • '! A * ' • •;j^,u ^ •, ,i is s'i !#•• ? •;Vi I • -I. li,. *•:• l.j. -i:.i" m .c if.: :!i ' '.' The Seafarers Training'.'and Recreation Center opens Jan. 3, 1984 to complete 16 years of planning and building the finest maritime training facility in the United States. Because of the foresight and active leadership pf Frank Drozak, it is the realization of our dream. Looking toward the broad expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, this six-story building is nestled on the banks of St. George's River in historic Southern Maryland. Its 300 rooms and dormitory facilities will house the young trainees and the seasoned upgraders who will be attending the many educational and training programs which have been developed at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. In a unique departure from tradition, Seafarers attending upgrading classes will be permitted to bring their families with them to enjoy the many recreational facilities available at Piney Point whUe they are in class. (For details on the rules and regulations concerning the new Training and Recreation Center, see page 14 of this issue of the LOG.) In announcing the opening, SIU President Frank Drozak said: "This new facility is a statement of our commitment to provide our membership with the best training opportunities available anywhere in the world. It is also a statement of our commitment to provide the American-flag merchant marine with the best trained seafarers in the world. And it is a visible expression of our belief in the future of our industry." 40 / LOG / December 1983 1,'-. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES THE AMERICAN EAGLE: WAR ON TWO FRONTS IT’S BEEN A BUSY YEAR IN WASHINGTON FOR SIU WE FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT TO PROMOTE JOB SECURITY FOR AMERICAN SEAFARERS SIU WINS FIGHT ON CARGO FOR U.S.-FLAG SHIPS WATERMAN TO KEEP SAILING DURING CRUNCH CLEMENT ZABLOCKI IS DEAD FLEET SHRINKS—SOVIETS HOLD GIANT LEAD CORRECTION SAFETY BOARD RULES ON GOLDEN DOLPHIN BLAST SIU PRESSES $21M SUIT AGAINST DIXIE CARRIERS UNION BOATMENT STAND TOUGH; DIXIE USES SCABS ON BOATS ON THE BIG OCEAN TUG CAPT. W. D. HADEN CONGRESSMAN BOB CARR CONGRESSMAN SAM GEJDENSON AT SEA ABOARD THE OVERSEAS JUNEAU THE NEW SHLSS TRAINING AND RECREATION CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS AWARD RECEIVED BY SHLSS VICE PRESIDENT FRANK MONGELLI SIMULATOR BID AWARDED TO SHIP ANALYTICS THE TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE WORKING FOR A STRONG AMERICAN MARITIME CAPABILITY MAJOR AREAS OF ACTIVITY INSTITUTE GOALS WHY WASHINGTON IS VITAL TO OUR INDUSTRY INTERESTS WORKING AGAINST U.S. MARITIME OBJECTIVES SHIPPING PROBLEMS DEMAND EFFORT AND COOPERATION RETIRED SEAFARER IS ‘DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR’ THERE’S A HEALTH CRISIS IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY THE RACE IS ON THE RECORD PRESIDENT REAGAN’S TRIP THE WORDS WALTER RICE MAY SAIL TO ISRAEL CCT PLANS N.O.-ECUADOR, PERU RUN SUGAR ISLANDER OFF TO MOZAMBIQUE MARAD SAYS U.S. FOREIGN-FLAG “CONTROLLED” FLEET DROPS WILLIAMSBURGH GETS MARAD OK FOR ALASKA TRADE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE 11TH IN WORLD SHIPPING CG ADMIRAL CITES ITB MOKU PAHU FOR RESCUE NMC ELECTS SEA-LAND HEAD JOHNS AS CHAIRMAN SHIPBUILDERS ‘ED’ HOOD GETS ADM. LAND MEDAL JOB CALL IN THE BROOKLYN HALL TROY BECOMES NEW PENSIONER SHORT STAY FOR LONG LINES “A CARELESS WORD… A NEEDLESS SINKING” CAN THE U.S. AFFORD TO PAY THE PRICE? SIU TRAINING/RECREATION CENTER OPENS JAN. 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1983 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 45, No. 12 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2fff4c5559bec10c9ad487fb847ea93b.pdf 9380d4fff4b845f59fd9909bde2feb15 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic:, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 46 No. 12 Dec:. 1984 SEASONS GREETINGS Best wishes for the :\'ew Year to our members and all our friends Seafarer's International Union Frank Oroz~k, Prr1o::;~'.Trrasurrr Joe DiGiorgm, Seer l ce Prrs,drnt Ed Turner. Ex~cutn: , \' ,a President 11 .\ngus •Red' 1 0 !\ ike ~:~; ,u Prr1,i.drnt Leon • Pres,dent Joe Sacco. Geor~e !\kll ,cr artne,, l '" Preiident i. ~,,:;;r;s,dent �AFL-CIO ·Maritime Leaders Call for a New Grassroots Drive to Reverse Industry Decline The president of the AFL-CIO and the leaders of two of the Federation's largest affiliates had some blunt words for those in the White House and Congress who have failed to comprehend the vital role of America's merchant marine in our nation's economy and national defense. "There is a hypocrisy in those who speak of a strong America, yet contest every dime spent on our maritime strength, America's first line of defense." Lane Kirkland, president of the AFLCIO. "Every maritime nation in the world except the United States recognizes that their national self-interest requires a sound and healthy commercial fleet and shipbuilding base. And they act accordingly." Paul J. Burnsky, president, AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department. "Every time you turn around there is a shipyard closed down, and there are JO more ships laid up for lack of cargo. I am prepared to go the route on this to the best of my ability." Frank Drozak, president, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The occasion for these remarks was the third biennial National Shipbuilding Conference held last month in Washington, D.C. Union leaders representing workers in the shipbuilding and seafaring industries called for a coordinated grassroots lobbying and public opinion campaign to reverse the decline of the U.S. maritime industry which has sunk to it deepest recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s. They called for a national maritime policy which would place American industry in fair competition with subsidized foreign shipbuilders and ·subsidized foreign merchant fleets. In his keynote address, the leader of the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department warned that "our private shipyards, except for those few capable of constructing modern naval vessels, face extinction in the very near future. Burnsky said, "When we held our first shipbuilding conference four years ago, there were some 135,000 workers in the major American private shipyards, and we were concerned because that figure represented a significant drop from previous years. "In August of this year," Burnsky continued, "there were about I02,000 workers employed in the major shipyards. And even this dismal figure masks the extent of the cancer of unemployment and idle workplaces which is rapidly demolishing our industry.'' Since 1981, Burnsky said nine major shipyards have gone out of business. Among the 24 major U.S. shipyards still operating, he said eight reportedly are in serious danger of closing. Burnsky said, "It is time to drop the pretense that our naval revitalization program will provide the stimulus for regrowth of the shipbuilding industry, when we know by the evidence of our own eyes that it will not. "It is time to face squarely our national need for a comprehensive, practical, workable national maritime policy,'' he added. Drozak, who also is president of the Seafarers, said, "American seamen are 50 percent unemployed today, and the picture does not look bright for the future." LOG ~,. ~ Charles Svenson Editor Washington New York Rav Bourdlus Assistant Editor Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos 2 / LOG I October 1984 ~ Mike Hall Associate Editor Marietta Homayonpour Associate Editor Max Hall Assistant Editor ~ Deborah Greene Assistant Editor Michelle Paladino Assistant Editor/Press Relations The Reagan administration, Drozak said, "sped up the process of maritime decline and decay. It actively encouraged shipping companies to buy foreign by pulling the rug out from under the Construction Differential Subsidy program. It made U.S.-flag shipping unable to compete by slashing the Operating Differential Subsidy program. It tried every legal trick in the book to break the law over government cargo preference. It opposed the Law of the Sea Treaty, while other nations sought a 200-mile economic zone extending from their shores. It has consistently resisted forming bilateral agreements with our trading partners." The administration ''prefers free trade, even though free trade doesn't exist," Drozak said. Members of Congress also must be given the message, said Drozak, that ''the economic ripple effect of shipbuilding helps or hurts nearly every congressional district in the nation. Primary and fabricated metals; electronics; tool and die; equipment for dispensary, kitchen, recreation and billeting facilities-all are affected.'' A resolution approved by the 200 conference delegates called for local Metal Trades Department district councils to organize effective grassroots legislative committees to coordinate regular contacts with their elected representatives. SIU, AFL-CIO Host Inouye And Anderson in Los Angeles . ,. {i I The Los Angeles area Port Council played host to Sen. Daniel Inouye (right) recently. Following a tour of the L.A. Harbor area, Inouye attended the Harbor COPE luncheon where Rep. Glenn Anderson spoke. Also at the table is Jim Patum, L.A. County AFL-CIO Harbor Rep. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gutt, Lakes and Inland Waters District , Afl-CIO December 1984 Vol. 46, No . 12 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGlorglo Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President ,,.,., . . . . 0, .. - .... George McCartney I Vice President , ,o;, ,.,., ., . ,._ i The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL·CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class posta~e paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �National Defense, Jobs Would Benefit - - - U.S./Soviet Maritime Pact Renewal Is Urged The Soviet Union has purchased more than 14 million tons of grain from the United States in the past two years. None of that grain was shipped to the U.S.S.R. on an American vessel. If a previous U.S./ U .S.S.R. maritime agreement was still in effect, almost 5 million tons of that grain would have traveled on U .S.-flag ships. SIU President Frank Drozak, in an attempt to secure part of that lucrative grain market_and up the number of American seamen and ships working, has asked Secretary of State George Shultz, Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole, U.S. Trade Representative William Brock and Marad chief Adm. Harold Shear to begin negotiations with the Soviets for a new maritime deal. A l 0-year agreement , which expired in 1981, reserved onethird of the trade for U .S.-flag ships, one-third for Soviet ships and one-third for other countries' ve ssel s. Negotiations for a new maritime agreement were suspended in 1981 when Poland imposed maritial law in an attempt to crush that country ' s Solidarity movement. But since that time, there has been somewhat of a thaw in East-West relations. President Ronald Reagan has made more wheat available to the Soviets and allowed Soviet fishing in American waters, and Poland agreed to a general amnesty for Solidarity members. "Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko's visit to the White House and two trade meetings between the United States and Soviet Union provide further evidence that there are few barriers to a prompt resumption of negotiations between our country and the Soviet Union," Drozak wrote in letters to all four administration official s late last month. In addition to citing the improvement in relations , Drozak noted both the defense and commercial benefits such an agreement would have for the United States. One-Year Delay Sought on Georges Bank Decision An effort is under way to expressed a willingness to purrestore joint U.S. and Canadian sue with Canada a return of the fishing rights in the fertile fishing rights in the disputed Georges Bank area which was area, but only if the fishing inin dispute between the two dustry would support such an countries. effort by the department. The Both countries claim 200-mile legislators told Schultz that the fishing boundaries, which puts New England fishing industry a large portion of Georges Bank had agreed to support the temin dispute because the fishing porary return to the old boundclaims overlap. A recent World aries. The North Atlantic FishCourt decision gave Canada the eries Task Force and its Northeast Peak, the most fertile constituent groups and associarea of the fishing grounds. The ations have endorsed an interim Northeast Peak, according to fishing agreement which would American fishermen , contains include a restoration of joint half the haddock and pollock, fishing in the disputed area, for 35 percent of yellowtail flounder a one-year duration, with no and scallops , 25 percent of the concessions or conditions. The New England senators and repcod and the best lobster and swordfish in Georges Bank. resentatives have also supA group of U.S. senators and ported such an agreement. representatives, including New If the Canadian government Bedford's Gerry Studds (Dwould agree to the proposal , the Mass.) recently wrote Secretary State Department could issue of State George Shultz urging a . the fishing treaty without one-year return of the previous congressional action before fishing rights where fleets of Congress comes back into sesboth nations shared large porsion in January. But if congrestions of the fishing area. sional action is needed, the New According to the letter, the England delegation pledged its support. State Department had earlier "Without a U .S./U .S.S.R. maritime pact, the Soviet Union has been allowed to further promote a fully integrated maritime policy. In the foreword to the 1984-1985 edition of Jane's Fighting Ships, Jane 's points out that the Soviet Union accepts as fact that 'the use of the seas is necessary for political , financial and strategic reasons' and that thus, 'their navy, merchant fleet and fishing fleets are meshed to an operational whole providing maximum flexibility for the Moscow Kremlin' ,'' Drozak wrote. He said that the Soviet fleet has grown tremendously in the past 20 years, while the U.S. merchant fleet is little more than half the size it was in 1960. • "It is apparent that one reason for the decline of the U.S. fleet is the failure on the part of the United States to recognize, as the Soviet Union has, that a comprehensive maritime policy is vital to the survival of and growth of the merchant marine," Drozak said. There are about 533 privatelyowned U .S.-flag ships in the merchant fleet with more than l 00 in lay-up, Drozak pointed out. In addition, during the past three years alone, more than 5,000 American seamen have lost their jobs. Many of the seamen and ships "could find commercial employment under a U.S./U.S.S.R. shipping agreement. The new American seagoing jobs and the additional revenue created by a bilateral maritime pact would in turn be a spur to the overall U.S. economy," he said. Drozak said that the maritime industry is "dismayed" that negotiations with the Soviets have not been resumed and that if a new pact is not signed, the Soviets will benefit and U .S.-flag interests will suffer. "This is a shortsighted and economically harmful policy," he said. "The current lack of U .S./U .S.S.R. maritime agreement should be replaced by a demand for speedy negotiations with the Soviet Union to conclude a shipping agreement." SIU Protests Jailing of South African Labor Leaders Fifty members of the Seafarers International Union assembled with hundreds of AFL-CIO union members packing sidewalks in front of the South African embassy to demonstrate against that nation's detention of prominent labor and political leaders and its policy of apartheid. These SHLSS trainees were part of the SIU group at the demonstration. During the daily protests, several of the AFL-CIO leaders were arrested for crossing police lines. South Africa has since released several of the arrested labor officials. December 1984 / LOG / 3 �-t GAO Says No Need for PHS Care for Seamen Ignoring 200 years of tradition, the merchant marine's vital role in national defense, spiraling health care costs which threaten both shipping companies and merchant seamen's unions health funds and simple moral obligation, the General Accounting Office concluded recently that there was no need or reason to restore U.S. Public Health Service Hospital care to America's merchant seamen. · "I guess in some respects we shouldn't be surprised or shocked by their findings. After all, this administration has cut medical services across the board, it wants to tax fringe benefits such as health care and may ask federal employees to take a 5 percent paycut,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. But he slammed the study for faulty logic, glaring omissions of fact and the snail's pace the GAO took in finally completing the st1 ldy. When the Reagan administra- tion closed the PHS hospitals and cut seamen from the entitlement rolls, the SIU and other maritime organizations asked for a study on the impact of the cut and what could be done to improve seamen's health care. Maritime allies in Congress authorized the repor(in early 1982. "While the GAO was sitting on th~ir hands, it cost the unlicensed seamen's unions, both the SIU and the NMU, millions of dollars to make up for the lack of the PHS services," Drozak said. According to the GAO report, federal Operating Differential Subsidy payments helped make up some of the difference of the added health care costs for operators and unions. "That's simple nonsense. First off, only about a third of the nation's merchant ships receive ODS. Second, at the same time the hospitals were shut down, ODS funds were frozen and SIU Crews New MPS Ship Another SIU crew has been added to the nation's Maritime Prepositioning fleet as the PFC William A. Baugh (Expeditor Transportation Corp.) crewed up from New York and is currently at Hampton Roads, Va. for exercises. The ship, complete with helicopter landing pad, can hold onefifth the equipment and 30 days supplies for a Marine amphibious brigade. The Baugh has a speed of 17.5 knots and a range of 10,800 nautical miles. The 755-foot RO/RO, with three-twin tandem heavy lift cranes, will be stationed in the Indian, Atlantic or Pacific oceans as a floating storage base for U.S. military needs in those regions. fewer operators are receiving them today than before," he said. Perhaps the most galling conclusion by the GAO was the out-of-hand dismissal of the merchant marine as a vital part of the nation's defense. "Seamen, however, are not legally considered part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Under the law the Armed Forces include only members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard," the report said. The report suggested that men;hant sailors could petition the Department of Defense for veteran's status and health care. But that was turned down in 1982, despite the fact 13 other civilian groups were awarded such status. "While it is true that other American workers have helped our nation in times of crisis, few if any came under hostile fire. Merchant seamen however suffered a casualty loss second only to the Marine Corps during World War II and are in the vanguard of deployment by serving aboard maritime preposition ships," Drozak said. There was an aspect of the report, however, where the GAO was on target. The agency agreed that the unlicensed segment of the merchant marine suffered the most when the PHS hospitals were closed. Drozak said he would ask Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and others to request the GAO to re-examine the issue more thoroughly, including comparisons with foreign seamen's health coverage, the analysis of rising health care costs on the shipping industry and the value of the merchant marine's contribution to national defense. Seamen's Church Institute Moves The Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey announced that its Manhattan headquarters will relocate to 50 Broadway in lower Manhattan by early Spring 1985. Occupying one and one-half floors of the 50 Broadway build. ing, the new facility will include a seafarers' club and reading room, mail service for seafarers, counseling and referral offices, ship visiting facilities, a volunteer and Christmas-at-Sea room and the Center for Seafarers' Rights. The Institute will continue to operate its center for seafarers and port workers in Port Newark, N .J. as well as its· ship visiting, emergency assistance, and seafarer transportation services throughout the port area. A&G Voting in N. Y. Hall At the Union hall in New York, SIU Representative Kermett Mangram, seated, logs in Seafarer Joseph Petrusewicz who is about to receive his ballot. · 4 I LOG I December 1984 Seafarer Joseph Petrusewicz goes into the voting booth to mark his secret ballot. Brother Petrusewicz who sails as an AB, has been in the SIU since 1950. �White House Honors SIU's Rose City Heroes "Mr. President, this week in Geneva the Nansen Medal, the highest honor for humanitarian efforts on behalf of refugees was awarded to three American seamen, Capt. Lewis M. Hiller,- Mr. Jeffrey H. Kass and Mr. Gregg Turay for their heroism in the rescue of 86 Vietnamese 'boat people' off the north coast of Borneo. "The Award was made by Mr. Paul Hartling, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, and may be said to be a statement of world opinion, of that portion of the world that does not drive its inhabitants to the desperate efforts of escape such as these we have witnessed from totalitarian Vietnam for a decade now. It is in order: that the United States do so as well. Were we not in the closing hours of the 98th Congress, I would propose a resolution of gratitude to the captain and her valiant crew, members of the Seafarers International Union. " ... I am confident that the Senate joins me in expressing admiration for this, only the most recent incident of valor for those who go down to the sea in ships." Sen. Patrick Moynihan (D-N. Y.) from the Congressional Record. . '-:. ·- United States of America Vol 130 <tongrrssional Rrcord PROCEEDINGS AND'DEBATES OF THE 98 th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1984 No. 134-Part II AB Gregg Turay (left) was one of the SIU crewmen aboard the Rose City who were recently awarded the Nansen Medal by the United Nations for their heroic efforts in helping rescue 86 "boat people" last year. This month Turay was honored at the White House by President Ronald Reagan. AB Jeffrey Kass, the other SIU member, was unable to attend the ceremony because he was at sea. However, Rose City Capt. Lewis Hiller (next to Reagan) was on hand. He also was a recipient of the Nansen Medal. Next to Turay is his son, Jonathon, his wife, Anita Turay and Mrs. Hiller. Going On a Fly-Out? Help Deliver the Mail If you are joining a vessel-and especially if you are going on a foreign fly-out-you can help your Union and your shipmates by delivering the mail. When you are ready to leave, see the Dispatcher at the SIU hall and get fr9m him a supply of: Ship's Minutes forms; Crew List forms; Repair Lists, and a few copies of the LOG . This will be a big help because some ships are without these necessary forms because of delays in postal mailing systems. Survival Suits a Must By law, subject to the vessel's run, many of our contracted vessels are required to carry survival suits for each and every crewmember. These suits could mean your life. Therefore , each crewmember will be responsible for the suit issued to him. Make sure it is in perfect condition when you receive it. This should be fairly easy since no crew at this point has been required to use them. If, through misuse, the suit is damaged or lost, the crewmember will be responsible for the cost of the suit which is IN EXCESS of $200.00. Participants of the SHLSS Steward Recertification Program enrolled in Union education classes had the chance to take part in a tour of the nation's Capitol in December. Pictured in front of the congressional east side of the building are Terry Smith, James Barnett, Eddie Hernandez, Tinitali Tinitali, Ezekiel Hagger, Willie Smith, Collie Loper, Louis Vidal, William Hawkins, Frank Bartlett, Lionel Strout, SIU Legislative Representative Liz DeMato, and SHLSS Instructor Ed Boyer. December 1984 / LOG / 5 �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Senator-Elect Paul Simon Senator Lloyd Bentsen S ENATOR-ELECT Paul Simon (D-Ill.) has served as the representative from the 22nd District of Illinois since 1974. In the summer of 1983, Congressman Simon announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. On Nov. 6, 1984, Illinois voters elected Paul Simon as their junior senator from the '' Land of Lincoln." In the House of Representatives, Simon has championed such issues as full employment, education, concerns of the handicapped, fossil fuels development and missing children. In May of this year, Simon appeared at SIU headquarters with former Vice President Walter M,mdale. At that time, Simon, addressing the larg~ audience of maritime industry representatives, spoke of the need to increase the nation's conventional forces instead of Reagan's sprint in the nuclear arms race. One of Simon's main concerns is this administration's massive nuclear buildup at the expense of conventional military forces which depend on the merchant marine for supplies and deployment. Simon said with "this massive nuclear buildup, the nation will be faced with the horrible, horrible choice of using nuclear weapons or doing nothing at all." During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Simon served the allowed maximum three terms (six yearst on the House Budget Committee. In the 98th Congress, Simon served on the House Education and Labor Committee and the House Science and Technology Committee. He also served as a member of the Congressional Coal Caucus, House Caucus on North American Trade, and the House Democratic Research Organization. This summer, Rep. Simon introduced the "Missing Children's Assistance Act" to bring a national hotline and other coordinated efforts to bear on a tragedy that strikes thousands of children each year. Simon terms the bill "a Phase II effort by the Congress to address a national problem that brings 6 I LOG / December 1984 S Senator-Elect Paul Simon heartbreak and often unspeakable tragedy to the lives of thousands of children and their parents each year.'' The Illinois lawmaker was the original author of the "Phase I" effort-a bill signed into law in 1982 that has broadened the use of the FBI's central crime computer in searches for missing children. Said Simon, "The 'Phase II' missing children's bill takes aim at two basic problems which stymie searches today: They are launched too late, and they are doomed by too little information. This bill is an attempt to get at both problems. This is the beginning of an early warning system for missing children. ''Only the parent of a missing child can know the frustration of learning how little our government is able to help in the search for a missing son or daughter. With the Missing Children's Act, we plugged a glaring loophole in the use of the FBI' s central crime computer. That was a remedial step-something which should have been done years ago. This year we can take the first step toward a national policy on missing children." SIU sends congratulations and wishes continued success to Senator-Elect Paul Simon. We look forward to working with him on all issues in the Senate which affect the health and welfare of America's working millions. "As citizens of this democracy, you are the rulers and the ruled, the law-givers and the law-abiding, the beginning and the end." Adlai Stevenson, Chicago September 29, /952 ENATOR Lloyd Bentsen (DTexas) served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1948 through 1955. After a successful business career, Bent, sen announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In 1970 he was elected to the U.S. Senate representing the "Lone Star State," and Bentsen has been serving successive Senate terms ever since. In the Senate, Bentsen has several powerful committee assignments. He serves on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Senate Finance Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee, the Joint Economic Committee and the Joint Taxation Committee. With his strong committee positions, the senator has endorsed and worked for many initiatives to revitalize the American merchant fleet. As ranking member of the International Trade Subcommittee, Bentsen was a chief architect and floor manager of the recently enacted Omnibus Trade and Tariff Act of I 984, which includes his proposal requiring reciprocity with America's foreign competition. The new law provides for retaliation against unfair foreign trade practices that limit U.S. exports. Also, the law's coverage is expanded for the first time to include services, which means that such issues as cargo reservation are now covered by American trade law. Said the senator, ''These new provisions give the U.S. maritime trades new tools with which they can encourage America's competitors to reduce their cargo reservation percentages, creating new opportunities for American workers." , Through the years, Sen. Bentsen has supported ODS and CDS programs to maintain the U.S. fleet's presence and competitiveness on the world's oceans. The '' Stars and Stripes'' flying on the masts of American ships sailing into the ports of our allies and Third World countries symbolizes U.S. involvement in worldwide events. Our P.L.-480 Senator Lloyd Bentsen Food for Peace Program, with the backing of senators such as Bentsen, reinforces the commitment of the United States to underdeveloped countries. A few months ago in the 98th Congress, Bentsen threw down the gauntlet and joined several of his colleagues spearheading Senate action against lessening the restrictions in the Export Administration Act on the ban to export Alaskan oil. He has been at the forefront of attempts to assure that American jobs are not lost to underpriced foreign competition. Bentsen successfully fought to protect employment in the U.S. maritime industry by defeating the efforts to amend the Export Administration Act which would have authorized shipments of Alaskan oil to Japan. His support of the ban comes from his realization that the United States must be energy self-sufficient. In addition to his commitment to the export ban, filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a maximum fill rate is another avenue the senator endorses for U.S. oil independence. Bentsen has always been concerned about America's export capability to reduce our balance of payments and to stimulate our lagging economy. As chairman of the Joint Economic Committee in the 96th Congress, Sen. Bentsen initiated the national debate over the causes of our deteriorating productivity and poor export performance. Specifically, he conducted hearings which revealed the widespread use of illegal subsidies to undercut American exports. �l~iffi1:}[::::::~:m,::ii,:,,,,,,,,,=,~=,~W::.~~==n.::~-;i:;~~~,,, tug/tow 1 harge/dredge 1 Inland News I I it:t:-J:LIB™¼~._:::::.:.·..:.:...:.:.. >Ji:::-2.,:.::>u•:·:·..:.·:·.:;.:.·~::.:.:.:::.:.:::::::-::r.::·.::·:::·:~-:-:·J! Seafarers International Union AFL-CIO Frank Drozak, President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Mike Sacco Joe Sacco Pat Pillsworth Mike Dagon Al Raymond Jim Martin Juan Reino5a Gene Taylor Joe Sigler Mike Paladino Steve Ruiz Ed Turner "Red" Campbell Jimmy Walker Marshall Novack Robby Robertson John Fay Augie Tellez Carl Peth Bob Stevens Angel Hernandez Mike Worley Leon Hall George McCartney Jack Bluitt David "Scrap Iron" Jones Dean Corgey Ray Singletary Jim McGee Joe Perez Jack Caffey Don Anden,on Dave Heindel George Ripoll Tom Glidewell Emil Lee Byron Kelley Edd Morris Nick Celona Bo Koesy Bob Hall Danny Griffin December 1984 / LOG I 7 �Taylor and Anderson Agreement Okayed A new contract for SIU Boatmen at the Taylor and Anderson Co. in the port of Philadelphia was agreed upon early this month. James Arthur Davis, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk sailing as a captain. Brother Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Mathews, Va. and is a resident there. • Delta Queen Contract Talks On New contract negotiations for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. began on Dec. 7 in the port of New Orleans. The old pact is due to end on Dec. 31. Carteret Towing Gets Pact Extension The contract at Carteret Towing Co. in the port of Norfolk was extended early this month to Feb. 21 , 1985. Luedtke Engineering to Dredge Algonac Harbor Luedtke Engineering Co. has won the contract to dredge the harbor in the port of Algonac, Mich. Luedtke contract has been ratified and signed. • The contract at the Champions Auto Ferry Co. has been signed, sealed and delivered. • This month Boatmen at the North American Trailing Co. were mailed new contract suggestion forms for the upcoming contract negotiations. Their contract expires on Feb. 28, 1985. N.Y. Cross Harbor R.R. Tracks Barge Flips, Sinks High winds off the Brooklyn (N.Y.) waterfront caused a SIU-contracted N.Y. Cross Harbor Railroad barge carrying more than six miles (585 tons) of new steel subway tracks worth $335,000 to turn turtle and sink rapidly just minutes before the cargo was to have been offloaded to the City Transit Authority. • None of the barge crew was hurt. A transit authority spokesman said the Cross Harbor Railroad had sent divers down to the sunken barge to see if the 900 39-foot long, curved heat-treated rails could be salvaged. The tracks were to be laid down in January. The strong winds apparently whipped the barge around and snapped her lines to the hauling_tugboats before she flipped over and sank very quickly. The sinking occurred in front of the U.S. Army Terminal at Pier 1, 58th St. and 1st Ave. The rails were shipped from the Bethlehem Steel Co.'s Steeltown, Pa. mills through New Jersey. In Brooklyn, they were to have been loaded onto the authority's South Brooklyn Railroad for delivery to Bush Terminal. New Pensioners James Rinnie Campbell Sr., 57, joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1964 sailing as a captain for Slade Towing from 1956 to 1960 and for Higman Towing from 1974 to 1977. Brother Campbell is a veteran of the. U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Hemphill, Texas. 8 I LOG / December 1984 William Joseph Carney, 63, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Carney began sailing inland in the same port in 1964 sailing as a tankerman and captain for IOT from 1964 to 1972. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Carney was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Paulsboro, N.J. Arthur Raymond Dring, 64, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain for G & H Towing and the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1945 to 1984. Brother Dring is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Peekskill, N.Y. and is a resident of Arkansas Pass, Texas . Lorraine Judd, 65, joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1973 sailing as a cook for the Orgulf Transportation Co. t Sister: Judd was born in Wolf Lake, Ill. and is a resident there. Donald H. Kirk. 61, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1968 sailing for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. from 1967 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing in 1968. Brother Kirk is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in New York City and is a resident of Baltimore. Alex Joseph LeBlanc, 65, joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1970. He sailed as a captain and pilot for the Edward Transportation Co. from 1960 to 1965 and aboard the tug National Ideal (National Marine Service) from 1965 to 1979. Brother LeBlanc was born in Lockport, La. and is a resident of La Rose, La. Jerome John Lukowski, 56, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a mate for Baker-Whiteley Towing from 1947 to 1977. Brother Lukowski attended a Piney Point Inland conference. He is a long-time union member and a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident there. Benjamin Franklin Roughton, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a captain for Curtis Bay Towing in 1942. Brother Roughton is a former member of the United Mine Workers Union ~s District 50 and the ILA'S 333B. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Ira Bonner Sawyer, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for GATCO from 1961 to _... 1971 and for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. (IOT) in 1972. Brother Sawyer is a former member of the United Mine Workers Union's District 50 and a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Ransonville, N.C., he is a resident of Belhaven, N.C. George Rufus Werst, 61, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook for IOT from 1969 to 1977 .. Brother Werst also sailed during World War II. He was a former member of the United Auto Workers Union. Born in Decatur, Ind., Boatman Werst is a resident of Astor, Fla. Melvin Frederick Teasenfitz, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as a cook for IOT from 1959 to 1984 and for the J.D. Bassett Co. from 1952 to 1959. Brother T easenfitz was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 929. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Teasenfitz was born in Blue Anchor, N.J. and is a resident of Elm, N.J. �Sonat talks Continue. Negotiations between SONAT Marine and the SIU were held in Philadelphia on December 36. The company's Mariner contract was set to expire at midnight, Dec. 6. The company presented its final proposals orally. The Negotiating Committee has not yet decided what to do with these proposals: accept, reject or bring them to the membership for a vote. Before anything happens, though , a meeting has been scheduled between the Negotiating Committee and the company's lawyer to put the company ' s proposals in final form. As in the Green Fleet negotiations , the company maintained that the captains , mates and barge captains who worked in its Mariner Fleet were supervisors. SONAT Marine reversed more than 20 years of bargaining history by refusing to negotiate with the Union over these ratings. Throughout both the Mariner and the IOT negotiations , the SIU never waived its rights to represent the captains, mates and barge captains. It feels very strongly about the issue, and has continued to keep in touch with all of its members through the regular channels as well as through special bulletins. The old contract will remain in effect until some determination is reached on the company's proposals. Crowley Tankermen Save 2 From Path of Runaway Speedboat By their "speedy action" two Crowley Marine barge tankermen in the port of Wilmington, Calif. saved the lives of two speedboat passengers thrown into the water from the circlin·g , runaway craft as it came near to them. Crowley T & T tankermen Michael Nondorff and Frank Rodriguez received high praise for their lifesaving actions in a letter from launch operator Edward F. Esch of Marine Express to Crowley Barge Operations Manager Robert McIntyre of Long Beach, Calif. "On July 7 at 6:24 p.m. while on a crew change from the launch Express I to Barge 19 in Long Beach Harbor, Michael Nondorff and Frank Rodriguez of Crowley Marine showed exceptional diligence and ability in the saving of two persons lives or in the least from being maimed by their runaway motorboat which had thrown them overboard. ''They [Nondorff and Rodriguez] got them aboard the Marine Express launch in short order as the runaway motorboat was circling back toward them in the water. '' A situation that could have had disastrous results was averted by the actions of these men." In Memoriam Pensioner Dallas Benjamin Acey, 75, passed away from a heart attack in Mathews, Va. on July 30. Brother Acey joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960. He sailed as a barge captain for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1937 to 1974. He was born in Mathews and was a resident there. Burial was in the Mathews Chapel Cemetery, Cobbs Creek, Va. Surviving are a sister, Irene Greene and a niece, Sara G. Brooks, both of Mathews. f Pensioner Oswald Theodore Bradley, 77 , died from natural causes at home in Orange, Texas on Oct. 1. Brother Bradley ) joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1963 sailing as a chief engineer for Sabine Towing from 1946 to 1972 and the Texas Oil Co. from 1940 to 1946. He was born in Orange. Boatman Bradley was a former member of the UMD, Local 340 from 1959 to 1963. Cremation took place in Crematory, the Brookside Houston, Surviving is his daughter, Shirley A. Berry of Orange. Pensioner William G. Callis, 80, passed away on Oct. 28. Brother Callis joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1952 to 1965. He was born in Redart, Va. and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow , Mary. Pensioner Arthur Trinoline Downing Jr., 57 , to succumbed cancer m the Middlesex General University Hospital, New Brunswick, N .J. on April 24. Brother Downing joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a mate and deckhand for the ErieLacka wana Railroad , Hoboken , N.J. from 1946 to 1982. He also sailed during World War II for the United Fruit Co. and was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. Boatman Downing was a former member of the Teamsters Union. Born in Jersey City , N.J. , he was a resident of Helmetta, N .J. Cremation took place in the Ewing Twsp. (N.J.) Crematory. Surviving are his father, Arthur T. Downing Sr. of Helmetta; two sons , Arthur Downing II of Jamesburg, N.J. and Kenneth of North Brunswick , N.J. , and a daughter, Claire Bennett of Helmetta. Pensioner George Washington Jones Sr., 75 , passed away from heart failure in the Valley View Medical Center, Morganfield, Ky. on Sept. 8. Brother Jones joined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1964. He sailed as a chief engineer for ACBL from 1929 to 1962 and aboard the M/V Jefjboat (Inland Tugs) from 1962 to 1974. He was a former member of MEBA in 1940. Boatman Jones was born in Hopkinsville, Ky. and was a resident of Sturgis, Ky. Burial was in the Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis. Surviving are his widow, Edna and a son, George Jr. Pensioner Walter Llewellyn Mullen, 53, died on Oct. 8. Brother Mullen joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1967 sailing as a cook and chief electrician for G & H Towing in 1966. He was born in Pensacola, Fla., and was a resident of Dickinson , Texas. Surviving are his widow, Lois, his mother, Julia V. Morris of Dickinson; five sons , Roger, Steven, Thomas, Timothy and Christos, and two daughters, Linda and Kathy. Pensioner Horace Hines, 80, succumbed to a heart attack in the Camden (N.J.) Cty. Health Service Center, Blackwood, N.J. on Nov. 7. Brother Hines joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tug captain for IOT. He was a former member of Local 1700 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War II. Boatman Hines was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Wenonah, N .J. Cremation took place in the Harleigh Crematory, Camden. Surviving is a sister, Marcelle of Charlotte, N .C. 'I,. Inland Vacation Pay Why Are Some Vacation Checks Late? Many of our members have received Vacation Benefit payments late. There is a reason for this delay. A number of SIU-contracted companies have stopped participating in the Vacation Plan. When a company does this, we get a big rush of vacation applications from their employees. In order to make payments on these vacation applications, we have to get from the company a Contribution Report to verify the members' employment dates and eligibility. If your employer is slow in submitting these reports, your benefit payment will be delayed. Your Union is doing everything it can to encourage your employer to get his reports in on time so that we can get your vacation check to you as quickly as possible. December 1984 I LOG I 9 �The Drum Point Works Baltimore's Coal Piers The Drum Point is one in a fleet of Curtis Bay Towing vessels working to keep industrial traffic and container cargoes moving at a prosperous pace in the port of Baltimore. The marriage of commerce and industry, in smokestacks dotting the harbor skyline and ocean-going vessels plying its waters, is the perfect setting for the Drum Point. On the drawing board, designers had versatility foremost in mind in creating the GM supercharged tug engine. The Drum Point has, since its construction in 1968 at Jakobson Shipyard at Oyster Bay, N. Y., lived up to the early expectations, completing a variety of ship docking and industrial towing operations. She has a 2,360 hp engine capable of towing 268 gross tons. The draft is I 5. 5 feet, and the Point is 99 feet long with a 27foot beam. Deckhand Brian Gugliotta secures an empty coal barge to the Baltimore Canton Coal Pier. Deckhand Ted Drobins tips his hat after a hard day's work. Mate Clinton Belcher (right) helps Gugliotta fasten the barge alongside the Drum Point at Sparrows Point for the trip to Canton Coal Pier. 1O / LOG I December 1984 �............ Engineer Manuel San Pedro (I.) gets ready to go on deck for a breath of fresh .air during the Drum Point's run to the coal pier. Capt. Roman Jankowiak oversees the Drum · Point's operations from the wheelhouse. This mountain of coal (below), capped by massive conveyors at the Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point coal facility, is fed every day by offloading barges powered by SIU-contracted tugs like the Drum Point. The Drum Point ties up. December 1984 / LOG / 11 �Israel Agrees to Use U.S.-Flag Ships The Israeli government has agreed to use U .S.-flag ships to carry half its foreign and military aid from the United States this fiscal year, even though the Reagan administration in the past has declared such aid is not subject to cargo preference laws. Traditionally, Israel has abided by U.S. cargo preference laws which require that U .S.-flag ship-s carry 50 percent of that foreign aid. However, in 1979 a new program, cash transfer, was begun. Instead of allocating specific commodities or products, the U.S. gave the Israeli government hundreds of millions of dollars to purchase their own U.S. products. The first few years of the program Israel abided by the cargo preference laws. But when the General Accounting Office Legal Aid organization HIST ADR UT, Israel signed an agreement calling for 50 percent U.S. carriage. This year the agreement was reached without any controversy. declared that the laws did not apply to cash transfer, Israel said it would ship its aid on other vessels. Last year, after pressure from the SIU and the Israeli labor NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 At Sea Iffe\~ITTJ@r® Ogden Missouri Sailin' to Sri Lanka (Ceylon} On Dec. 21, the ST Ogden Missouri (Ogden Marine) will sail from a Gulf port to Tricomalee, Sri Lanka with a cargo of 48,500 metric tons of bulk wheat. 080 Jade Phoenix to Bangladesh On Dec. 24, the 080 Jade Phoenix (Titan Navigation) will sail from a North Pacific port to Chittagong or Chaina, Bangladesh carrying 75,000 metric tons of bulk wheat. Spirit of Texas Going to Ceylon From Feb. 4-15, the Spirit of Texas (Titan Navigation) will voyage from a Gulf port to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka with a cargo of 35,400 metric tons of bulk wheat. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters . NOV. 1-30, 1984 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 21 12 0 1 0 0 3 0 13 0 0 29 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester . . ..... .. ... . .. .. . . ... ... ... . . New York ........... .... . . ... . ........ . . Philadelphia ............................. Baltimore .. .. . .. . .. . .. .... ...... .. .... .. Norfolk ..... . .................. . ...... . . Mobile .... . ..... . ... .. . .. ...... ........ New Orleans . ...... .. ..... ... .. .. ....... Jacksonville ... .. . .. . . .. ..... ....... . ..• . San Francisco ~1~/~g-t~~. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Puerto Rico ............................. Houston ............ . ... .. •.......• ....•. ~l~°L~~s· : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : . Piney Point ............................. 40 0 4 4 0 4 0 0 6 18 1 0 40 85 16 50 Gloucester ................•............. New York . ..... .. ... .. .. ..... ........... Philadelphia ............................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Baltimore ............................... Norfolk ............. ... . ... .... . ..... ... Mobile .... .. .. . ........ . .... .... ....... New Orleans Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gloucester .... .. ... . .... . . . . . .. . ........ New York ............................... Philadelphia ...... . ................... .. . Baltimore ............ . ..•... .. ...... .... Norfolk .... . .. . ................ . . .. ..... Mobile .... .. .... .. •....•........ . ..• .. . New Orleans Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco Wilmington . . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Seattle ..... . . . ................. . . .. ... . Puerto Rico . . ...........•....... ... . . ... Houston ........... •....... . . . .....• . .. . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ~l~°L~a~s· : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Piney Point ............ . ... ... .......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals .................................. Port ~~~l~g-t~~. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Puerto Rico .. .. ...... .. . ........... . . ... Houston ... . ....... . ................ .... 0 ~l~ L~a~s· : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Piney Point .. . .. ...... .... ..... . ... . . . .. .Totals . . ... . .. ... ... ... . . ............... 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 7 39 0 13 0 3 0 3 3 0 8 0 0 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 20 24 0 0 0 0 4 0 13 0 NOT AVAILABLE 7 0 18 0 0 7 31 1 0 17 124 30 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 . 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 2 2 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 5 _, 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 Totals ...... . . . .... . ........... . ........ 12 1 9 5 0 15 14 5 36 Totals All Departments . .. .. ............ . .. 111 19 62 48 4 35 156 37 101 • " Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . •· "Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Support the SIU Blood Bank 12 /LOG/ December 1984 In the event that any SIU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The member need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for Informational purposes: BALTl MORE, MD. Kaplan , Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Ill. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele.# (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner . 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659·4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele.# (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild , Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gardner, Robein & Healy 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 400 Metairie, La. 70002 Tele. # (504) 885-9994 NORFOLK, VA. Peter K. Babalas & Associates, P.C. Suite 700 Atlantic National Bank Bldg. 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Norfolk, Va. 23510 Tele. # (804) 622-3100 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905-Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele.# (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid , Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele.# (813) 879-9842 �SEALIFT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE The Sealift Operations and Maintenance course has been developed to meet the requirements for seafarers to man the new MSC ships operated by SIU- contracted companies. The course consists of classroom lectures and practical application to include; • Underway Replenishment on SHLSS vessels. Vertical Replenishment Crane Operation on the SHLSS crane. Fork Lift Operations Pamage Control Fire Fighting Safety • • • • •• I During an UNREP, a 55-gallon drum is hauled aboard the receiving vessel by means of the in-haul line, and is kept about 8 feet above the water during the transfer. The school''s newly acquired 32 ton twin Hagglund crane. The course is open to all members in good standing and is required to be taken in addition to the specialty and upgrading courses offered at SHLSS. It will cross train each member, no matter what department, for the varied jobs within the ships of the rapid deployment force. The school has recently installed a 32- ton twin Hagglund crane which will be used for the on-the-job-training in the Sealift Operation and Maintenance course. This allows the school to train SIU members on real equipment for each segment of the course. December 1984 / LOG / 13 �,f- --Prepare for the Future-The seven-week Able Seaman course offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship prepares seafarers for the duties of an Able Seaman through classroom and hands-on practical training. In the classroom, topics include deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, replenishment at sea, vertical replenishment, crane operation, fork lift, damage control, safety, fire fighting, emergency , _ _j Able Seaman :<Yi ... : procedures, C.P .R. and first aid. During the hands-on training, the student experience working with the real / thing, such as wire and line splicing, knot tying, block and tackle rigging, and working with cargo booms. Dayby-day maintenance on vessels is stressed to include surface preparation and painting and wire rope cleaning and preservation. Upon completion of the course, students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard exam to receive an endorsement. The trolley block is checked prior to riding on the highline. The highlines tension is checked by the ships windlass. The messenger line is passed thru a snatch block prior to a practice UN REP. The turnbuckle is tightened to steady the king post prior to transferring cargo. _.;,• 't ;, ::.lint .;:f A 55-gallon drum is hoisted from the hold of the Earl "Bull" Sheppard using its onboard crane. 14 / LOG I December 1984 The chime hooks are disconnected after the drum is placed on deck. �Welding ---Bonds the Future--This SHLSS five-week course is designed to teach you all you need to know about basic welding and cutting aboard ship . Classroom time covers safety, welding techniques, rod selection, amp setting and polarities. The Welding course is available to qualified members who hold a rating in their department or have equivalent inland experience. Shoptime concentrates on oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting, and electric arc welding and cutting in all positions on plates and pipes . Education Is The Key To Job Security! Tony Mohammed practices using a cutting torch. Wearing the proper safety gear is extremely important during welding, as Jorge Bermeo demonstrates. The proper technique for grinding a steel plate is demonstrated by Patrick Harrington. C. HLSS COURSE GRADUATES Weldlng Front row I. to r.: Instructor Bill Foley, Herald Latham, Raymond Blethen, George Kugler, Jorge Bermeo, Patrick Harrington. Second row I. tor. : Leroy Williams, John Steele, Robert Goodrum, Tony Mohammed, Charles Foley and Edward Biss. Able Seaman Front row I. to r. : Lloyd Rogers, Kirk Cully, Steve Vreeland , Michael McCarthy, Paul Cates. Second row: Jim DeSoucey, Dennis Lamneck , Sy Varas, Edwin Ortega, Randy Wjlliamson, James Milan, Barry Fleming, Instructor Tom Doyle. Third row: Randy Santucci, Thomas Jefferson, Larry Mccants, Dan Schwall. Third Mate/Master Mate Freight & Towing In alphabetical order: Tracy Anderson, William Berulis, Allen Campbell, Kenneth Leiby, Dolphin Moores, Muslin Muhammed, Anthony Sacco, George Tricker,· Ronald Williams, Instructor John Chanslor. · ' • · December 1984 / LOG /'15 �Louisville Conference Explores New Trends in Adult Education by Mary Coyle and Durella Rodriquez :.. .I,.,;\Js. IJ, ~ • Adult Education Instructors, Mary Coyle and Durella Rodriguez, planning their first day of conference workshops. Adult Education instructors Mary Coyle and Durella Rodriquez represented the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the 1984 National Adult Education Conference. The conference was held during the first week of November in Louisville, Kentucky. The conference theme was '' Designs for Learning in an Information Society. ' ' This theme focused on how education can help adults understand and use the growing amounts of new technology and information in today's world. In addition, an underlying theme became apparent - learning is a lifelong process carried out in many different places. Learning is no longer limited to traditional school classrooms with 20 students, books, pencils, and a teacher. Education and learning has reached into business, industry, the home, and the military. The teachers, books, and pencils may be computers, disks, televisions, and video tapes. Some of the workshops attended by us that dealt with using new technologies for continued learning were: ''Teacher and ComputerBased Instruction for the Navy's High Tech Environment," "Labor and Adult Education: The Use of Video,'' ''Coast Guard's Computer-Assisted Approach to Reading and Math, " and "New Designs for Learning in Business and Industry. '' We found the conference informative and useful for SHLSS. The major themes of the conference, lifelong learning and technology in education, are reflected by the programs here at the school. Students from 18 to 80 are given the opponunity to continually upgrade their vocational skills and improve their academic skills. The increasing use -----E-Mail----- of television, video, and computer systems for learning is expanding the educational offerings at SHLSS. The possibilities of what can be done with these systems are challenging. The conference pointed out that education and learning does not end with high school or college. Adults learn each day of their lives, even though they are not at school or in class. Instructors must not just give information. Instead, they must learn how to help adults learn and use the information coming from a fast-paced society. Schools, businesses, the military, and industry cannot separate themselves from each other. They must develop and promote networks for sharing new ideas and trends in education. And finally, adults have specific learning needs. It must be the responsibility of any place that offers educational programs to find out what those specific needs are and develop programs to meet them. SHLSS communication of the Future ... Today! The E - Mail Communication System, which is installed in the ports, is a vital part of the information exchange that takes place daily between the ports and SIU Headquarters in Camp Springs,Maryland. '.fhis high-speed computerbased system allows the ports to communicate with each other as well as to Headquarters. Typically, the system is used to check claims status and provide a member with an instant update on his or her eligibility. Financial and administrative reports are sent to headquarters over E - Mail, thus bypassing the problems of traditional mail. At SHLSS, the E- Mail system simplifies and streamlines the task of record-checking. This is important because seafarers from all over the country come to the school and keeping track of their records would be a timeconsuming task without the help of the E - Mail system. Through the E-Mail System, SHLSS Port Agent Carl Peth pulls Ahmed Sharip's records from Headquarters and discusses eligibility with him. :· ~--==tr..,:w..-...,.l:fl!L:illlfl.~---~-..~~-~ ~~,..,..,~ --~~~. .... .- The SHLSS STAFF ··: 1 • j Wishes you a Happy and Ii 1 Prosperous New Year w~---~~~~••-..:w. • •• •io -~ • • • •• • .... ~ Automation Radar Kneeling: Richard Robertson. First row I. to r.: Instructor Calvin Williams, Michael Murphy, Jeff Strozzo, Murphy Allison, Shigery Moritani, Chomer Jefferson. Second row I. to r.: Bob Layko, Edward Pollses, Eric Rossi. Instructor Abe Easter, Jack Oberle, Jonathan Dye, Mike Caliendo. 16 /LOG/ December 1984 Gingerbread House created by Pastry Chef students: Rudolph Spingat and Ursula lbert, assisted by (c.) Dana Paradise. �i i Following are the updated course schedules for January through March 1985, at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into five categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; steward department courses; recertification programs; adult education courses. The start'ing and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size-so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. . SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. The following classes will be held through March 1985 as listed below: Deck Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date First Class Pilot January 4 February 28 Towboat Operator (License) January 18 March 7 Towboat Operator Scholarship Program March 15 May 2 Quartermaster-Ocean January 11 February 21 License Mate (3rd March 1 Un Ii m ited-Master/Mate Freight & Towing) May 10 Able Seaman March 1 April 11 Lifeboat February 15 March 11 February 28 March 21 Sealift Operations & Maintenance January 18 February 22 March 29 February 21 March 28 May 2 Radar Observer January 25 February 8 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly month_ ly varies varies varies varies Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification March 3 April 8 Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Course Completion Date QMED-Any Rating March 15 June 6 Marine Elect.Maintenance January 4 March 7 Marine Electronics March 8 April 25 Third Asst. Engineer January 4 March 15 Diesel Engineer-Reg. February 22 March 28 Welding January 4 February 8 March 15 February 7 March 14 April 18 Diesel Engineer Scholarship (License) February 22 April 19 Tankerman February 15 February 28 Refrigeration Systems/ January 4 Maintenance & Operations February 21 Bus Schedule Mo_ nday Through Friday Only Depart Lexington Park 6:20 A.M. Arrive Washington D.C. 8:20 A.M. Depart Washington, D.C. 4:30 A.M. 5:55 P.M . Arrive Lexington Park 6:15 A.M. 7.55 P.M. The Gold Line Bus is the only bus which travels between Washington D.C. and the nearest bus stop in LexingtoA Park. This bus line travels Monday through Friday only. It is necessary to take a cab from Lexington Park to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Gold Line Bus Station is located at 12th and New York, Northwest, D.C. Telephone Number in Washington, D.C.: (202) 479-5900 The Gold Line Bus Station is located in Lexington Park at the A&P Grocery. Fare: $10.30 (One Way) --------------------- Friendly Cab Company, Lexington Park, Maryland Telephone Number: 863-8141 Fare from Lexington Park to SHLSS is: $11.00 (1 or 2 occupants) one way. December 1984 / LOG / 17 �CL L NP Directory of Ports -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1984 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Frank Drozak, President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ...... ...... .. ...... . 14 2 0 Port Algonac .. .. .............. . .. 5 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 14 3 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 10 4 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 0 0 11 5 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 35 19 10 35 11 Port Algonac ..................... 0 Port Algonac .. .. .............. . .. 4 2 51 5 14 6 Ed Turne,, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGlorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Laon Hall, Vice President Angu• "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President 0 HEADQUARTERS Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 23 5 2 29 7 0 111 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794:4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOV. 1-30, 1984 • Port Gloucester ............. ... . . New York .......... . ...... . . Philadelphia ........... . ..... Baltimore ................... Norfolk .................... . Mobile ....... . •.. .... .... . . New Orleans ..... . .......... Jacksonville .............. . .. San Francisco ........•....•. Wilmington ................. Seattle .. . .. . ..... . ......... Puerto Rico .....•.. . .•...... Honolulu ... ' ......... . ..... Houston .......... . ......... Piney Point ..........• .. .... Totals ... ..... .. ............ Port Gloucester .......... . ..... .. New York ........ . •.... . .... Philadelphia ............ .. ... Baltimore .... , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Norfolk ............ . ... . .... Mobile ..... . .....•.... . . ... New O~eans ................ Jacksonville ....... . ... . ... .. San Francisco .... . .... . . . ... Wilmington . ..... . .......... Seattle .................. . .. Puerto Rico .. . .............. Honolulu .......... .. ....... Houston ............... .• ... Pinet Point ................. Tata I .. . .. . ... .... ...... . .. Port Gloucester .... . ... .. . . ...... New York .....• .. ..•....•... Philadelphia ...• . ......... . .. Baltimore .....•... .. . . ..... . Norfolk . .................... Mobile ........... . ......... New Orleans ............ . ... Jacksonville ............ .. •. . San Francisco . .............. Wilmington .......... . .... .. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ....•. . ... . ..... . Honolulu ........... . ....... Houston ............ . ....... Piney Point ........ .. ....... Totals ..... . ... _... .......... *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 21 6 2 12 7 31 29 15 15 29 3 1 20 0 1 7 3 0 7 4 6 11 5 6 9 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Trip Reliefs 0 22 3 0 9 1 21 24 16 6 18 6 3 17 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 12 0 17 0 2 0 6 0 14 0 4 0 6 0 14 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 639 241 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 8 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 98 5 14 4 32 2 2 0 0 0 1 66 6 146 1 23 6 2 4 8 30 15 15 5 22 4 0 12 0 2 5 2 0 5 1 3 5 4 5 8 3 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 16 3 0 3 1 9 15 5 8 12 3 1 12 0 0 10 0 0 5 3 7 9 14 1 10 3 3 1 0 66 52 0 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 6 1 5 0 4 1 1 25 97 28 0 2 6 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 9 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 3 ·o0 1 2 1 8 0 21 1 0 1 8 0 10 8 0 5 1 0 7 18 63 12 2 0 14 0 0 3 705 Me-dical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 192 147 DULUTH, Minn. 90 55 63 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 116 5 21 16 39 106 63 74 36 66 14 5 76 0 13 29 90 53 53 13 58 12 5 53 0 5 48 3 11 20 6 23 27 18 17 21 7 18 17 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 6 2 1 2 0 7 0 0 10 7 14 16 21 5 33 14 26 18 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 4 1 8 0 0 2 499 204 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 70 0 8 15 21 48 24 106 25 31 7 16 31 0 2 25 0 2 3 2 5 16 18 6 23 7 60 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 67 0 0 4 402 173 69 2 55 2 13 5 6 53 20 121 16 31 11 7 27 0 6 114 9 25 0 10 0 0 0 0 3 2 11 3 8 0 287 1 0 Port Gloucester . .. ... .. . . ........ New York . . ................• Philadelphia ... ... ...... .. ... Baltimore . . .. . ... . .... , . .... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..... . .............. . New Orleans .. . ..... ... ..... Jacksonville ................. San Francisco .....•....•.... Wilmington .......•......... Seattle ... . ........... . ..... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ........ ·••· ....... Houston . .. .. . . .... . .. . ... .. Piney Point ... . ....•....•... Totals ........... .. ......... 104 181 28 0 0 0 0 369 799 325 Totals All Departments . ....... 509 324 43 324 180 65 15 1,909 1,417 436 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 15 2 5 7 1 10 13 15 8 11 4 1 12 0 1 18 9 3 10 4 17 12 16 13 29 5 19 4 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 23 0 0 34 24 64 35 80 42 50 26 238 43 9 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Callf. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Callf. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 • " Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was down from the month of October. A total of 584 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 584 jobs shipped, 324 jobs or about 55 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 15 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 815 jobs have beei:i shipped. 18 /LOG / December 1984 Support SPAD �· Propeller Club Sponsors Student Essay Contests Christopher Columbus had to present an educated argument, an essay of sorts on the importance of trade before government purse strings were untied and three ships given over to his command by Queen Isabella of Spain. Though strong arguments in favor of a maritime fleet no longer bring a shining flotilla of wooden ships to maritime merchants, the Propeller Club, a non-profit educational association, is sponsoring two maritime essay contests with travel and cash awards. The 50th Annual Harold Harding Memorial Essay Contest, open to high school students, will allow teenagers an opportunity to learn why "maritime matters are of vital importance to our country,'' according to National Propeller Club President Frederick W. Hassett, and the chance to venture upon the very same trade lanes sailed by generations of seamen. The theme of the high school contest is "A Student's Assessment of the American Merchant Marine." Students judged to have submitted the most informative essays will each be awarded a trip on an Americanflag vessel-maybe touring close to the shore of Christopher Columbus' homeland. Tickets for the winners will be for such destinations as the Mediterranean, the Orient, the Caribbean, Africa or South America; coastal cruises along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts; or inland voyages on the Great La.kes, Mississippi and Ohio rivers. In addition, the Propeller Club is sponsoring a contest for college students who are members of the College Propeller Clubs in universities and colleges across the nation. The purpose of the Ninth National Maritime Essay Contest for College Stu- dents is to increase participants' awareness and that of the public of the vital role that the merchant marine plays in the national interest by insuring the effective carriage of the nation's commerce to foreign and domestic ports. "Why a Declining U.S. Merchant Marine: Facts and Opinions'' is the assignment. Winners will receive awards of$500, $400, $300 and $200. Essays for both contests must be received March 1, 1985. National prize winners will be announced on National Maritime Day, May 22, 1985. For further details, contact your local Propeller Club or The Propeller Club of the United States, 1030 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. Onboard the Juneau Assembled in the crew mess for a quick snapshot are: (standing, I. to r.) SIU West Coast VP George McCartney; Gus Coutodis, pumpman, and Wayne Evans, chief cook. Seated (I. to r.) are Jim Fair, QMED; Frank Feld, wiper, and John McAuliffe, AB. Jimmy Weed (I.) is chief cook aboard the Overseas Juneau; William Wroten is chief steward. SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney (standing) poses with Bosun John Lundborg (I.) and Jim Fair, QMED. The Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) lies at anchor in the port of Valdez, Alaska. December 1984 I LOG / 19 �Sumatra to Greece-Suez to Rotterdam Seafarers Don't Sing "I'll Be Home to F: OR much of the world the holiday season summons up warm good tidings in .the smiles of families reunited to celebrate in the spirit of brotherhood and charity that is the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas morning's squeals of surprise from children, the chorus of carols ring across the land. But for the men and women who are away at Christmas earning their living as SIU deep-sea sailors and tug operators, there are no holidays at sea. * * * * O F a11 the Christmases he has sailed in. 39 years, Edward Tresnick wi11 never forget that Christmas anchored in Baltimore. Large Victorian lace snowflakes were falling. Children were tucked into bed and parishioners lifted up their voices in Christmas song. The crew of the S.S. Cubore felt they could reach out and touch the city lights of Baltimore as they rounded the chan- nel into Sparrows Point. The be1ls of St. Matthews Cathedral and in the belfries of church steeples across Baltimore's neighborhoods rang peals of joy as if to beckon Seafarers home. When the clocks chimed midnight, the first minute of Christmas Day (1957), the crew standing at the rail of the S.S. Cubore broke down and wept. Most of the crew were a short distance from home. But each had orders to stay onboard. Unlike the story of Cinderella, officials at the port did not come up with a glass slipper that fit the occasion of the ship's tardy arrival Christmas Eve. ·customs and Immigration officials were going to be able to spend Christmas at home. But not the men of the Cubore. They arrived in Baltimore one hour after the Customs officials closed up shop for the holiday and they wouldn't be back until the day after Christmas. "They [the crew] were so broken •hearted," said Tresnick, who appeared at the Baltimore hall recently to ship out as chief cook for , yet another .~tf . '. .. · ~ ...... . Christmas. There, he ran into two SIU members from that sad trip. "We all had a good laugh," he said. * * * * OHN Steele and two ship- J mates went into town to make sure the coast ·was clear before trekking into the frozen forests which surround the small Canadian town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. The burly lumberjacks were in the coffee shop. John Steele and his trusty pocketknife felled a Christmas tree in Nova Scotia. Steele cannot remember a more beautiful Christmas. Battered by cold winds while carrying out the winter detail securing barges loaded with the autumn harvest of grain, his hands were red and chafed. But on the outskirts of town they found the perfect tree, tall and full and sturdy. It took Steele about 15 minutes to whittle through the bark and sap and pulp layers of hard wood with the small Buck knife he carried in his pocket. The three carried their prize back to the docked and warm tug Captain Bill. Once inside, the crew made the traditional Christmas toasts. Then they went to work on the tree. With tin foil from the galley, they cut out ornaments. Strings of popcorn were threaded. Spare bolts and fittings from the engine were hung from the branches. They stood back and admired their work. Bathed in the glow of a kerosene lantern, she was indeed a ship's tree. stamped and initialed. He was young and homesick and set to sail on Christmas Day. He was ready to sail, but the holiday took his enjoyment and enthusiasm for this first trip. The young sailor and two ABs were going to spend Christmas Eve in a New York hotel room. He passed under a canopy of pine branches and holly strung from street lamps and traffic lights. There were Santa Clauses and angels; storefront displays of Christmas cheer. As the three settled into their room, another Seafarer dropped by with news from a stranger. They had been invited to a party. AH they had to do was bring a Christmas ornament each, maybe a drummer boy outlined in gold piping or a sparkling ball with 1982 written on it in silvery glitter. It was a tree-decorating party and a place to spend the night at a stranger's apartment on 77th St. . Every now and again he thinks about the good fortune he had that Christmas. ''I think of what a good guy he was," Foley said. "Here was this guy who didn't even know us but invited us over. We were complete strangers. But he did it sight unseen because he knew we would be away for Christmas." * * * * J UST beneath the surface hatred and sorrow raged, the divisions between the Israeli world and the Egyptian more pronounced than ever in the aftermath of the assassination of Egyptian leader, Anwar Sadat. * * * * stranger in New York City brought Christmas to Charles Foley. Foley was ready for his first ship. His papers were signed, A When Customs Service officials left for Christmas Eve, Ed Tresnick and his shipmates were forced to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas at anchor with Baltimore's Christmas lights so close. David Betz spent Christmas on the Suez and felt the tension of the Mideast. �He was never so happy in his life, he said. 1 1 In nearly all the 39 years Chief ~teward Jim Bartlett has sailed IJ m the galleys of ocean vessels, he has rarely been home fot Egypt was on one side. Israel Christmas. on the other. David Betz was At the invitation of the capon deck with fellow crewmemtain, families made their way to bers on the Sea-Land Panama the Star of Texas berthed in passing through the cutting edge New Orleans. There was a mulof the volatile desert along the titude of hugs. Suez Canal that Christmas. Bartlett's wife, sons and Sadat had worked to bring daughters-in-law and two infant about the development of the grandchildren made the journey canal that by international from Mobile, Ala. to be with agreement would be open to him. trade in peacetime and in war. "We just had one big SIU It was ironic because of its proxfamily reunion,'' said Bartlett imity to the Holy Land that the who had not touched land for canal was flanked by the gunmore than a few hours in 18 metal gray barrels of cannon and months working on the Star, tanks on each side. ferrying bauxite between Ja"It was a very cautious trip," maica and New Orleans. Betz said. A cook/baker from All settled down for a chamBaltimore, in the seven years pagne Christmas toast around he has been shipping, time had the tree, a bountiful dinner and not stood still nor did it pass as an overnight stay. "It was a hauntingly as the drumbeat of a good feeling, a mighty good feelfuneral dirge as it did that ing," Bartlett had. Christmas. • tmas . r,75 Ch * * * * W omen Seafarers and the captain's wife "broke the monotony" of the workday on the trip to Rotterdam said one steward aboard the Overseas Harriette last year. And Christmas day, well, Hosea McBride says he has never seen anything like it. Married 45 years with seven children and a brood of McBride grandchildren, he admits there is pleasure in being able to talk to people, all types of people. To the women onboard, it was a joy for him to say to the "young ladies" "Hello beautiful'.' in passing or to be able to sit down to coffee and talk with someone of the opposite sex. "It was a happier Christmas for the crew because they were onboard. They talk sometimes about different things than men will talk about," he said. At Christmas dinner they ''added spice'' to the conversation, he said. "The entire crew was talking through each course: Christmas cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, the turkey dinner to dessert.'' The gleam never left McBride's eyes as he spoke. * * * * T HEY came Christmas Day bearing gifts, some cradling infants bundled in woolen blankets to the New Orleans Shipyard. * * * * HRISTMAS, it is said, is a time of giving. Letters and packages flow in for many Seafarers to the world's ports at Christmas. But for some, noth. . C mg arnves. Richard Tankersley remembers a minister with a bag of gifts and the Long Unes' steward's feast. Often those without family find Christmas the saddest time of the year. One Seafarer speaks of an older seaman he found sitting alone, crying in the galley. The old man asked him if he would decorate the galley tree. The Seafarer took care, hanging a bulb on each branch as the seaman watched, not taking his eyes from the tree until the last string of tinsel was draped and the lights aglow. The older man thanked the younger. In his hands he held a bag of Tootsie Rolls. He presented it to the young man as a Hosea McBride said the addition of women crewmembers added holiday cheer to a Christmas crossing of the Atlantic last year. smile danced on his face he said, "Merry Christmas." T * * * * HE Seamen's Service Church in Wilmington made certain no seaman on the C.S. Long Lines docked in the North Carolina port would go without one package to unwrap last year. Richard Tankersley, an oiler, will remember for a long time to come the minister who came aboard with a sack brimming with presents. "Everyone could just pick out their own,'' he said, little bottles of Old Spice, stationery and assorted toiletries.· There was another surprise too. Ship Steward Tommy Navarre, at his own expense, went grocery shopping and stayed up 'round the clock cooking. He served the crew a Roman feast complete with fre sh fantail shrimp and crab meat and bottles of aged wine. T * * * * HERE is somethi ng about watching splashes of color brilliantly light up the sky that is mesmerizing. Patterns viewed through a kaleidoscope hold the same enchantment and snow falling upon a Christmas scene in a crystal ball as well. Fireworks have always held such a fascination. And if a traveller is in Greece for Christmas today, he may see cities turning out a cascade of color into the night, rejoicing in the birth of the Christian Savior. There is probabl y only one other event that will be so in- delibly etched in the minds of QMED Brenda Murray and AB John Dye, sailing in the Mediterranean during Christmas in 1980. Aboard the LNG El Paso they stood on the bow to see Christmas fireworks shooting beyond the mountains and the city of Piraeus, Greece. They had only recently met. "Other people were on deck but they were not on the fo'c's'le lounge but toward the vapor mast" said Dye, so they were alone with their thoughts. - John Dye spent a Christmas watching fireworks off Greece with a female shipmate. Th_ey married last month . . Since then, they have worked to have their schedules to sail together on SIU-contracted vessels. Never have !hey had a more perfect Christmas than the year they sailed to Greece. Three weeks ago, John Dye walked down the aisle with his new bride, Brenda Murray. L * * * * ynn's Restaurant and Bar. - Its reputation has travelled far and wide even though there are no neon lights in the jungle. (Continued on Page 24.) -.- -· �98th Congress-A Mixed Maritime Log The second session of the 98th Congress adjourned in October amid a last-minute flurry of activity, leaving in its wake a mixed record of accomplishment on many important maritime issues. Nearly a dozen pieces of legislation affecting the U.S. maritime industry were enacted over the life of the twoyear Congress. Many of the more important issues and problems affecting the industry, however, were left unconsidered or remained unresolved, and will have to be addressed by the next Congress. The majority of the maritimerelated bills enacted by the Congress were non-promotional measures. Few addressed the fundamental problems facing the industry. For this reason, they are not expected to appreciably expand the deeply ailing U.S. fleet. Those measures enacted mostly clarified or altered federal regulation, or modified administrative procedures in existing programs, such as the Title XI Vessel Construction Loan Guarantee program. On the other hand, it is quite likely that the numerous issues left unresolved will act to accelerate the industry's long downswing. Unresolved issues include the failure to extend restrictions on the export of Alaskan North Slope oil (which could lay up half of the remaining active U .S.-flag tanker fleet); the inability to enact comprehensive waterways legislation to provide for badly-needed port administration has reduced federal support for the U.S. fleet and left it to scrap for business under the banner of free trade, more and more foreign nations have moved in the opposite direction. Over the last few years, foreign nations have implemented cargo policies reserving a substantial portion of their trade for their own vessels in order to boost their national fleets and strengthen their influence abroad. The result has been decreased business opportunities for the U.S. fleet and a and waterway improvements and ~airs; and most conspicuously, the failure to develop a comprehensive promotional program which would revitalize the maritime industry and stem the industry's precipitous decline. The dire need for positive promotional remedies for the troubled U.S. merchant marine is clear. American vessels have been increasingly displaced from the U.S. trades by low-cost foreign competition which has benefited from massive support from their governments. While the Jf i;;. iIB ·-:- ::: corresponding further decline of the industry. During the first term of the Reagan administration, the private, active U .S.-flag commercial oceangoing fleet decreased by more than 110 ships. This has left a fleet of only 406 active vessels as of July 1, 1984, down from a fleet of more than 1,000 vessels in 1960. While the U.S. government has ignored this trend, it has responded quickly and positively to the trade problems affecting a number of other U.S. industries. In the case of the auto industry, foreign imports had risen to a "shocking" 29 percent share of the U.S. market when the government forced Japan to accept "voluntary" restraints. But no alarm has been sounded, and no action has been taken to rescue the U.S. maritime industry, despite the fact that foreign competition has captured, with the help of unfair trade practices, more than a 95 percent share of the U.S. foreign trade shipping market. These problems must be addressed and overcome · by the Reagan administration and the 99th Congress. It is imperative that solutions be developed and implemented quickly, before the decline of the U.S. fleet becomes irreversible. If solutions are not found, the private U.S. merchant marine, and the commercial and national security benefits it has provided to the nation since its founding, may soon cease to exist. Summary of the 98th Congress - Subject Provision Status Subject Provision Status Shipping Act of 1984 (S. 47) Amends and clarifies the Shipping Act of 1916. Reduces government regulation of the shipping industry and broadens anti-trust immunity for cooperative actions by carriers . Signed into law March 20, 1984. (P.L. 98-237) Defense Maritime Commission (H.R . 5167) (Introduced as H.R. 3289/S. 2161) Provision in the Defense Department authorization bill establishes a two-year, seven-member Presiden.tial Commission to study the defense-related aspects of the U.S. maritime industry. Signed into law October 19, 1984. (P.L. 98-525) Title 46 Recodification (S. 46) Revises, reorganizes, and recodifies laws contained in Title 46 of the U.S. Code governing marine safety and seamen's welfare. Signed into law August 26, 1983. (P.L.98-89) Streamlines mortgage foreclosure procedures to permit the government to assume a company's monthly loan payment in cases of Title XI loan defaults. Establishes further guidelines on program eligibility to prevent speculative, tax-shelter oriented investments which contribute to overtonnaging. Signed into law October 30, 1984. (P.L. 98-595) Provisions in the Marine Sanctuaries bill tighten vessel inspection and reporting requirements, increase penalties for operating non-certified vessels, and increase the shipowner's limit on liability for death and personal injury claims from $60 per ton to $420 per ton . Signed into law October 19, 1984. (P.L. 98-498) Title XI Loan Guarantee Program (H.R. 5833) Maritime Safety and Liability (S. I !02) (Introduced as H.R. 3486/ H.R. 5207) Construction Differential Subsidy Payback (H.R. 5712) Provision in the Commerce Department appropriations bill prohibits the enforcement of any CDS repayment rule until May 15, 1985 . Signed into law August 30, 1984. (P.L. 98-411) 22 / LOG I December 1984 �Summary of the 98th Congress Subject Provision Status Military Coal (H.J. Res . 648) Provision in the FY 1985 Continuing Appropriations Resolution continues the required use of U.S. coal for U.S . military bases in Europe and establishes a one-year stockpile of coal in Europe for emergency use. Signed into law October 12, 1984. (P.L. 98-473) Cargo Preference-Bulk Bills (H.R. 1242/S. 1624/ H.R. 6222) Bills would have required 20 percent of U .S.-bulk imports and exports to be carried on U .S .-built, U.S.-flag vessels within 15 years. H.R. 6222 and S. 6222 would grant tax credits to shippers using U .S .-flag ships . H.R. 1242 was approved by the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in June 1983 . Senate Merchant Marine Sub-committee held hearings in September 1983 \ • Cargo Preference--Government-lmpelled (H .R. 2692/S. 1616) Bills would have clarified and strengthened existing cargo reservation laws. Hearings held in House and Senate Merchant Marine Sub-committees . U.S . Mail Carriage (S. 188) Bill would have required that U.S. mail transported overseas be carried on U.S.-flag vessels . Bill was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee in April 1984. War Risk Insurance (H.R. 5505/ S. 2683) Bill would have reauthorized the government's War Risk Insurance Program for five years. The program expired on September 30, 1984. H.R. 5505 passed the House on May 15, 1984. Approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on June 13, 1984. Maritime Redevelopment Bank (H.R. 3399) Shipyard Incentive Program (H.R. 5220) Port Development/lnland Waterways . Bill would have established a federal bank to assist vessel operators and shipyards in capital formation . Hearings were held by the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in January , April, June, and October 1984. Bill would have established a direct subsidy program to shipyards for developing and building low-cost vessels. It would also have permitted foreign building as long as an equal amount was spent on vessel construction in a U.S . shipyard . Passed House in September. No action taken in Senate . Omnibus water resources bills would have authorized numerous water resources projects and established a federal/local cost-sharing formula for financing the deepening and maintenance of harbors and waterways. Adopted by the House as an amendment of the FY '85 Continuing Resolution and rejected by the Senate as non-germane these provisions were dropped in conference because of threats of a veto . Provision Status Provision in the Second FY 1984 Supplemental Appropriations bill prohibits the use of foreignflag vessels for the offshore storage of military petroleum and petroleum products. Language continuing the prohibition was also contained in the FY 1985 Continuing Appropriations Resolution. Signed into law August 22, 1984 (P.L. 98-396) and October 12, 1984 (P.L. 98473). Provision in the FY 1985 Continuing Appropriations Resolution funds the SPR at a fill rate of 159,000 b/d. The Administration had sought a fill rate of 145,000 bid. Signed into law October 12, 1984. (P.L. 98-473) Authorizes FY 1985 appropriations for programs of the Maritime Adminis!ration and the Federal Maritime Commission . Signed into law October 12, 1984. (P.L. 98-473) Jones ActPuerto Rico Passenger Ship Waiver (H.R. 89) Permits foreign-flag passenger vessels to carry passengers between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland until a similar U.S. service is established. Signed into law October 30, 1984. (P.L.98-563) Alaska Oil Exports (H .R. 3231/ s. 979) Provision in the Export Administration Act reauthorization bill would have extended restrictions on the export of Alaska North Slope oil for an additional six years . Existing restrictions expired in September 1983. Conferees were unable to agree on other provisions of the bill. Export is currently being restricted by the President through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. Canadian Bills would have required carriers moving U.S . cargo over land and through ports in contiguous nations to file their rates with the Federal Maritime Commission. H.R. 1511 was rejected in the House on September 18, by a 188-209 vote. No hearings were held in the Senate. Passenger Vessel Reflagging (H.R. 2883/ H.R. 4333/ S.1197) Bills would have permitted two foreign-flag passenger vessels to reflag U.S. and be eligible to enter the U.S. coastwise trades. House added as an amendment to the FY '85 Defense Authorization bill. The amendment was dropped in conference. Alaska Third Proviso (H.R. 1076/ s. 2244) Bill would have repealed the Third Proviso of the Jones Act which permits foreign-flag operators to carry domestic U.S. cargo between Alaska and the mainland states as long as part of the movement is on Canadian railroads. Passed House on June 14. Senate held no hearings . Panama Canal Claims (H .R. 3953/ S. 2314) Bill would have permitted claims in excess of $120,000 that result from accidenfs occurring outside of the locks to be settied by the Panama Canal Commission and subsequent judicial review . H.R. 3953 was approved by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in May 1984. Senate held no hearings . Subject Jet Fuel Storage (H.R. 6040 and H.J. Res. 648) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Funding (H.J . Res . 648) Maritime Agencies Funding (S. 2499) Cargo Diversion (H.R. 1511/S. 205) - - - ' AMERICAN IS BEAUTIFUL Buy American ... and look for the Union Label .. UNION LABEL AND SERVICE TRADES DEPARTMENT. AFL-CIO - December 1984 / LOG / 23 - �KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU com,titution arc available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership ·s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Puhlic Accountants every three months. which arc to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the memhership. makes e:-.amination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports. specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and dishurscmcnts of trust funds arc made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records arc available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. - SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority arc protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these conlrach arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel thcr.:- has hccn any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt rc4ucstcd. The proper address for this is: · Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred lo arc available to you at all times. either h) writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts arc available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which ~·ou work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know ~our contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as tiling for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. IL at any time. any SIU all Union halls . All mcmhcrs should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel an) member or otliccr is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc .. as well as all other dctaib. then the mcmhcr so affected should immediate!) notif) hcad4uartcrs. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members arc guaranteed c4ual rights in cmploymcnt and as mcmhcrs of the SIU. These rights arc clear!) set forth in the SIU constitution antl in the contracts "'hich the Union has negotiated \\ ith the cmplo)crs. Consc4ucntly. no member ma) he di,crimi · natcd against hccausc of race. creed. color. sc, and national or geographic origin. If any mcmhcr feels that he is denied the c4ual rights to \\hich he is entitled. he should notify Union head4uartcrs . SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro- 11111n11111111t11111111t11111111t1111111ll1111111n11111111t1111111ll11111111t111111111111111llll111111111111 patrolman or other Union ofli:::ial. in your opinion. fails lo protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. ceeds arc used to further its objects anu purposes including. hut not limitcu to. furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers . the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmcn and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPA D supp,1rts and contrihutcs to political candidates for elective otlicc. Ail contributions arc voluntary. No contrihutio11 may he solicited or received because of force. joh di~crimination. 1inanc1al reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of mcmhcrship in the Uni,in or of employment. If a contrihution is made hy reason ,1f the above impwpcr conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO hy ccrtitied mail within JO da)s of the contribution for investigation and approrriatc action and refund . if involuntary. Support SPA D to protect and further ~ our economic. poli tic;d and social interests. and American trade uni,rn concepts. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Lug has traditionally refrained fwm publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership . This established policy has been rcaflirmcd hy membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Lug policy is vested in an editorial ho;1 rd which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this n:sponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies arc to he paid to anyone in any otlicial capacity in the SIU unless an otlicial Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given ,uch receipt. In the event anyone attempts to rci.juirc any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is rc4uircd to make a payment and is given an otlicial receipt. hut feels that he should not ha\'c hccn rc4uircd to make such payment. this should immediately b..: r..:port..:d to Union hcad4uartcrs. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Christmas - -- (Continued from Page 21.) Lynn's is not the easiest latenight spot to find. It is not in the jungle of downtown New York or on the L.A. Sunset Strip. But that is what made Christmas in 1982 so unusual for AB Randy Santucci because he was in neither of the two cities. His Christmas was in Sumatra. Instead of snow, the sun beats down; sweltering heat pushes the mercury to 110 degrees even in the chilliest Decembers. There is not the slightest trace of Christmas festivities. "December 25 is just December 25," to the Moslem worshippers who inhabit Sumatra, Santucci said. "When you pull into port, the first thing you see are smouldering coal beds dug into the front yards and you can smell the cooking." Twenty from the crew who were off duty left the ship to celebrate Christmas by finding Lynn's in the jungle growth. Amid grass huts and the cries of the jungle, and far better than "just hanging out by yourself," the sailors sang the island to sleep, so they thought. It was at Lynn's Christmas night where Christmas carolling blended with the calls of the wild. 24 I LOG / December 1984 - Are You Missing Important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 SIU & UIW of N.A. -----------------------------------------------------------PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Phone No. Area Code Your Full Name Apt. or Box# Street Book Number 0 City SIU 0 UIW State O Pensioner ZIP Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ UIW Place of Employment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Thia wlll be my permanent address for all offlclal union malllnga. Thia address should remain In the Union file unleaa otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___________________________________________________________ J t �Coal Panel Needs Help Of Maritime The federal government is forming a National Coal Council to set a policy on American coal from the actual mining to final delivery of America's most abundant energy source. And SIU President Frank Drozak wants to make sure that a labor representative from one of the many transportation modes is included on the panel. "Thousands of our members work in the wide spectrum of transportation services utilized to move coal: workers from the networks of railroads that move coal from mine to port; harbor workers and longshoremen who load and unload the vessels at the ports; merchant seamen who work aboard the coal vessels; and the shipyard workers who have built or repaired vessels that carry U.S. coal.'' Drozak wrote in a letter to Donald Hodel, Department of Energy secretary. The National Coal Council is just in the process of selecting its members. While American coal exports have dropped in recent years, from a 1981 high of more than 112 million tons, Drozak said forecasts show the demand for American coal could reach that peak level again in 1990-1995. "Only when our domestic rail and water networks are smoothly operating like a well-tuned machine, will the United States be able to offer coal to our foreign countries at competitive prices," he said. The country's domestic transportation system, relying on barge and rail traffic, is running smoothly, Drozak said, because of years of long-term planning, capital investment plus some significant port development. "The overseas link in the U.S. coal chain is lacking though because of total dependence on foreign-flag vessels for the carriage of U.S. commercial coal exports," Drozak added. Because labor has such a deep involvement and interest in the expansion of the nation's coal export market, Drozak said that "it is essential that input" from the many transportation unions be included in the National Coal Council's planning. Congress-A Key to Maritime Future SIU Members Visit Capitol Hill -- - The SIU has, over the years, lobbied strenuously for passage of legislation vital to the maritime industry. It is at the U.S. Capitol where the SIU lobbying staff confers with senators and House members to explain the necessity of a strong· maritime fleet and the importance of bills pending which support transport of cargoes by American-flag vessels. Whether a bill will become law in the two voting chambers of the U.S. Capitol may be largely determined by the SIU legislative staff. SIU upgraders enrolled in union education classes can look behind the scenes at the workplace of lobbyists and the nation's lawmakers, as the classes wind to a close with a tour of the U.S. Capitol conducted by a SIU lobbyist. SHLSS students posed on the east portico of the Capitol for a group photo session on one such recent tour. By coincidence a Thomas Jefferson was among them. The group of 31 students from Piney Point was accompanied by SIU lobbyist Liz DeMato and instructor Ed Boyer and included Kevin Bailey, Edward Biss, Raymond Blethen, Michael Caliendo, Darrell Camp, Heinz Carrion, Paul Cates, Kirk Cully, Glenn Davidson, James DeSoucy, Jonathan Dye, Barry Fleming, Manuel Figueroa, Charles Foley, Robert Goodrum, Pat Harrington, Ricardo Ilarraza, Thomas Jefferson, George Kugler, Dennis Lamneck, Larry Mccants, Michael McCarthy, James Milan, Jack Oberle, Edward Ortega, Wilfredo Ramirez, Lloyd Rogers, Randy Santucci, Daniel Schwall, John Steele, Stephen Vreeland, Calvin Wagner, Randy Williamson and Seymour Varas. -- December 1984 / LOG / 25 - �- The Kauai lies alongside the dock in the port of Los Angeles. Larry Lopez is the saloon messman aboard the Kauai. A number of ships were in the port of Los Angeles recently. On this page are some views of the steward department aboard the Kauai (Matson Navigation Co.) - In the messroom of the Kauai are (seated I. to r.) J.E. Lewis, 3rd cook; Larry Lopez, saloon messman; George White, chief cook, and Carolyn Sisneros, 2nd cook. Standing (I. to r.) are Arbie Ray, officer BR; Momoli Misiafa, messman; Harry Sorrick, messman, and Marshall Novack, SIU Wilmington (Calif.) rep. Eye on L.A. -- ..J Second Cook Carolyn Sisneros is making breakfast this morning. J.E. Lewis, 3rd cook, is the lucky recipient. 26 / LOG I December 1984 Arbie Ray, officer BR, waits for his breakfast, cooked to order. �.. .......... ••.•.·.·.·.·.· ·•· , SIU Rep Marshall Novack (1.) gets a chance to talk with some of the crewmembers of the Bay Ridge: Mohammad Ahmed , OS (center), and Clyde Kent, bosun. No! It isn't a Hollywood screen test. But in Los Angeles anything can happen. On the deck of the Cove Liberty are (I. to r.) Floyd Acord, pumpman; Patrick Amo, 2nd mate; Jerry Westphal, AB; Sal Lagare, AB, and Errol "Mouse" Nicholson, OS. Eye on L.A. Also sailing into Los Angeles harbor last month were the Cove Liberty (Co ve Shipping), the Bay Ridge (Bay Tankers , Inc.) and the Ogden Columbia (Ogden Marine, Inc.). Joe Broadus (I.) is bosun aboard the Ogden Columbia. Here he is with SIU Rep Marshall Novack. Members of the Ogden Columbia's ships committee pose for a quick shot. Seated, from left, are Steward Chester Moss, SIU Rep Marshall Novack, Bosun Joe Broadus and Pumpman/ Educational Director Arthur Milne. Standing (I. to r.) are AB James Haines, QMED/Engine Delegate Russell Mancini and AB Vincent Frisinga. The Ogden Columbia ties up the Los Angeles harbor-in for repairs. - December 1984 / LOG / rt - �Health Talk Drug Abuse: Why Take the Risk? W E LIVE in an era when medical advances are happening faster than at any time in the past. Only 10 years ago, fewer than half the medicines now in use were on the market. Partly because of these new drugs, people are living longer, are healthier, and are far more independent than past generations. But with this greater use of drugs also come the side effects -. and other risks-the greatest of which is drug abuse. Drug~What Are They? ., Drugs are powerful substances which, by their chemical natures, alter the structure or function of a living organism. They can alter the mood, perception or consciousness of an individual. Drugs include anything from the non-prescription aspirin that,.. you buy at the drug store and the caffeine you drink in your coffee, to the addicting opiates such as morphine and heroin. What must be remembered is that every drug is potentially harmful when taken in excess or when mixed with other drugs. Here are some of the most available drugs. Alcohol (see "Alcoholism: A Treatable Disease" in the November 1984 LOG) is the most widely used-and abused-drug in the United States. A majority of Americans drink in moderate amounts, but nearly nine million Americans (or one out of every 10 adults) suffer from alcoholism. And these ill people, in turn, affect the lives of nearly 40 million others. Alcohol is responsible for 50 percent of all traffic fatalities, one-third of all arrests, one-half of all homicides, one-fourth of all suicides, and an annual loss of $15 billion in work time. One thing about · alcohol, though: it's legal to those 18 to 21 years of age (depending on the state in which you live). Marijuana, on the other hand, continues to be the most widespread and frequently used illicit drug in the nation: today. Some 43 million Americans have tried marijuana. For some people it is an occasional source of amusement. For most, it poses a serious health problem; like alcohol, marijuana is intoxicating. A marijuana "high" interferes with memory, learning, speech, reading comprehension, problem solving and the ability to think clearly. The strength of today's marijuana is as much as 10 times greater than the marijuana used in the early 1970s. This more potent drug increases physical and mental effects and the possibility of health problems for the user (including lung cancer, bronchitis and emphysema). It has also been determined that the major active ingredient in marijuana, THC, accumulates in the fatty tissues of the body's cells and is eliminated slowly. This means that if you are tested for the presence of drugs in your body, marijuana may well still be there for up to a month after using it. Stimulants refer to several groups of drugs that tend to increase alertness and physical activity. Some people use stimulants to stay awake, to counteract the drowsiness or "down" feelings caused by sleeping pills or alcohol, to combat boredom, or just for thrills. Cocaine, amphetamines (pep pills, "speed") and caffeine are all stimulants. Cocaine, one of the world's .._ No drug is absolutely safe, and all drugs involve some risk. Is the risk worth it? 28 / LOG / December 1984 - oldest anesthetics, is a drug extracted from the leaves of the coca plant which grows in South America. It usually takes the form of a fine white crystal-like powder which 1s sniffed or snorted into the nose, although some users inject it or even smoke a form of the drug. An increasing number of Americans in all social classes are using cocaine, becoming addicted to it and even dying from overdoses, the President's Commission on Organized Crime was told late last month. "What is a safe dose one day can become a fatal dose the next,'' said the deputy chief medical exammer of Dade County (Miami), Fla. Another expert testified that a vast number of Americans in all social classes use cocaine, partly because of its increased availability and decreasing cost. Between five and six million Americans say they use cocaine at least once a month, but the number of regular users is probably closer to 10 million, according to the director of the substance-abuse research and treatment at The Regent Hospital in New York City. "If ever there was a drug that fit the tenor of the times," the director said, "cocaine is it. Just like marijuana was the drug of the 1960s. " When cocaine is snorted, the effects begin within a few minutes, peak within 15 to 20 minutes, and disappear within an hour. The user may have a sense of well-being and feel more energetic or alert, and less hungry. But at the same time, dizziness and mental confusion are often present. The pupils of the eyes dilate, and the blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature all increase. Occasional use of cocaine can cause a congested or runny nose, while chronic snorting can break down the mucous membrane of the nose. Regular users report feelings of restlessness, irritability, anxiety and sleeplessness. Paranoia, hallucinations and suicidal depression may also occur. The dangers of cocaine use vary, of course, depending on how the drug is taken, the dose, and the individual. Though few people realize it, overdoses are relatively common, and death can occur when the drug is injected, smoked or even snortedusually due to paralysis of the body's respiratory center. While cocaine users do not develop a physical need for the drug, they can become psychologically dependent on it and have little desire to be cured. Amphetamines are synthetic drugs manufactured for legitimate use by the medical profession. Legal by prescription only, these highly addictive drugs are used by physicians to treat rare sleep disorders and for shortterm treatment of obesity. These drugs are extremely dangerous. People who use amphetamines regularly may develop a tolerance for them, the need to take larger and larger doses to get the same initial effect. It is, therefore, easy to take an overdose. The number of people addicted to amphetamines is unknown, although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services puts the figure somewhere around 1.5 million in this country alone. Usually swallowed in pill form, amphetamines may also be injected. In addition to the physical effects of the drugs (increased heart, breathing and blood pressure rates, dilation of the pupils, decrease of appetite), users report feeling restless, anxious and moody. People who use large amounts of amphetamines over a long period of time also start having hallucinations and irrational thoughts or beliefs and feel as if people are always "out" to get "them." These symptoms usually disappear when the use of the drug is stopped. Long-term heavy use of these drugs can also produce brain damage, lung and kidney disease and stroke. There are, of course, many more kinds of drugs such as the sedative-hypnotics (tranquilizers and sleeping pills), opiates or narcotics (opium, morphine, heroin, codeine), hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin), and PCP ("angel dust"). Suffice it to say that every drug is potentially harmful when misused or abused. Who Uses Drugs? Drug abuse in this country is not isolated to any one region or ethnic group. There are drug abusers in every area of this nation-from the smallest town to the largest city. Drug abuse crosses racial, cultural, social and economic lines. In a recent study by the federal government, it was re- �ported that "drug abuse in the United States has evolved from an acute to a chronic problem ... involving millions of people using hundreds of substances. . . . We are only beginning to understand the consequences. ... We will undoubtedly learn more in the next few years." _ The important point here is that the long-term effects of drug use are not fully known. Consequences of Drug Use The consequences of drug abuse vary depending on the different drugs used and over what length of time. One issue is for certain, however. If a Seafarer is convicted of possession of drugs, the Coast Guard will take away his or her seamen's papers-for life. That means never working in the merchant marine again. That may seem like a tough price to pay, but there are good reasons for it. First, a ship needs a full crew with each member pulling his own weight. A crewmember on a "trip" can't pull his own weight which means other shipmates have to take on more responsibility to make up for his inadequacy. Quick minds and reflexes are needed aboard ship. In an emergency, one incapacitated member might well mean death for another. Second, a Seafarer caught with drugs taints his ship and his shipmates in whatever port they land. A ship with a record of drug use will always ·be under surveillance by customs authorities wherever it docks. The crew, too, will be under close watch. They may have been "clean," but they are punished at the expense of their drugusing shipmate. Third, conviction of a drugrelated offense could mean a jail One SIU Member's Experience People who take drugs risk more than their own lives-they risk the happiness and well-being of their families, and pose a threat to those who work with them. · Seafarers who take drugs have special problems that their counterparts on the beach do not have. • They are responsible for the upkeep of machinery worth millions of dollars. • They must live with other people for 24 hours a day for months at a time. There is no getting away from the consequences of their drug habit. • There is a matter of logistics. A Seafarer who needs drugs to get through the day must do one of two things: stock up on them before he leaves port, or else buy drugs from an unknown, foreign source. Both pose a serious risk to the drug abuser, his shipmates and his vessel. One Seafarer, who wishes to remain anonymous, spent a week in a Chilean jail because one of his shipmates bought drugs from an informer in Valpariso, Chile. Within a matter of hours, police were combing the vessel for drugs. Six Seafarers were arrested-one for having bought the drugs from the informer; another for possessing a small amount of marijuana in his room; and two others for being roommates of the people possessing or buying drugs. The other two Seafarers arrested-the anonymous Seafarer and his roommate-were in a cabin where someone had hidden some marijuana in the ceiling. Even though they didn't know about the drugs, they were hauled off to jail with the other four. All six were thrown into jail without being read their rights. They had difficulty in communicating with their jailors, for they did not speak Spanish, and the jailors did not speak English. They were initially held in a pit where criminals, no matter what they had done (e.g., murder), were held. There was one bucket for the prisoners to urinate and defecate in. The lighting was very dim. The jail was damp. They met people who had been held for months, years without ever having gone to trial. People had to sleep two to a mattress. The mattresses were old; some had bugs. Assaults by prisoners were common. So was political torture. a ~ . ~ e in the pit would be taken out and led off to a special room where they would be given jolts of electricity. After a week, the Seafarers were let go because of pressure put on the Chilean government. But such pressure is not always effective. "The worst thing," he said, "is that you don't get any special privileges because you are American. In fact, you're often treated worse by the other prisoners." "'-'•., ----- Ul sentence. And while being stuck in a jail cell in the United States is no fun, it's even less fun if that jail cell is in a foreign country. Fourth, drug abuse presents a serious threat to both one's physical and mental health. SIU Response to Drug Abuse The SIU has long been aware of the drug abuse problem that is pl~guing our nation-a problem which has crept into all areas of society. Most of .us are aware of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md., a six-week rehabilitation center specifically geared to treat the problems of alcoholic Seafarers . Fewer of us are probably aware that the SIU also has a drug education program. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has adapted a U.S. Navy program for its own_use. Called "Alcohol/Drug Education-How to Educate,'' this program is tl}e cornerstone of the Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program which began to t-reat alcoholics and later expanded to the Drug Abuse Safety Action Program for treating drug abuse in the late 1970s. The 20-hour course examines the effects of drugs on the human body, state and local laws concerning drugs, the consequences of being caught with drugs in foreign countries, and other aspects of drug use and abuse. This course is required for all trainees and is taught during the dockside class for one hour each day. Its main objective is to help students gain a new awareness of their values toward drug abuse. Gathered in an informal setting, students are encouraged to speak openly and to ask questions relating to drugs. The instructors guide the discussions and encourage students to use the helping networks (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous) if they need help. Through this sharing process, students become aware of the many problems created by using drugs, and they learn the way out. What is important is that everybody start thinking about the impact of drugs on their lives. Why take the risk? Everyone loses in the drug abuse game. And there are often no second chances. - BE DRUG FREE IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE OR A - - - - 1 SMIPMATES' TMINK ABOUT IT! - December 1984 /. LOG / 29 . �>> • < Deep Sea Pensioner WilJames Clinton Brazzell, 56, died - on Nov. 2. Brother Brazzell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief pump,, ~ · man. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War, serving as a corporal auto mechanic and earning the National Defense Service Medal. Seafarer Brazzell was born in Claxton, Ga. and was a resident of Gibsonton, Fla. Surviving are a daughter in Louisville, Ky.; his mother, Annie of Tampa, and a sister, Elizabeth Jones of Gibsonton. Pensioner Camie) Caus, 78, - recently passed away in Wondelgim, Belgium. Brother Caus joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler and engine delegate. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Caus was born in Belgium and was a naturalized U.S. citizen ..Caus was a resident of Wondelgim. Surviving are a brother, Theophiel of Ghent, Belgium and a sister, Irma of Wondelgim. Pensioner Walter Richard Coleman, 45, died - · of a liver ailment in the Harborview Medical . Center, Seattle on Sept. 17. Brother Colemanjoined _!he SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&SU) in 1956 in the port of Seattle, graduating from the MC&SU's Steward Training School in Santa Rosa, Calif. in 1959. He sailed as a cook. Seafarer Coleman was born in Seattle and was a resident there. Interment was in the Holyrood Cemetery, Seattle. Surviving are five sons: Kenneth of San Francisco; Derek, Elbert, Reginald and Kirby; three daughters: Abbie, Kamisha and Kimberly; his mother, Minnie of Seattle, and a sister, Leslie Jones, also of Seattle. 30 / LOG / December 1984 ing as a chief electrician. He was an IBEW Union apprentice. Seafarer Lawson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, serving as an electrician's mate. A native of San Francisco, he was a resident of Westwego, La. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. liam Ewart Ekins Jr., 69, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Ekins joined the SIU in 1946 in the port .. of New York sailing as a bosun. He was born in Canada and was a resident of Friday Harbour, Wash. Surviving is a brother, Walter of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Pensioner Michael Fritch, 62, I died 6n Nov. 13. Brother Fritch joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 saili ing as an AB. He / attended the U.S. Maritime Service School, Sheepshead Bay , Brooklyn , N.Y. during World War II. Seafarer Fritch walked the picket line in many maritime beefs. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Tarentum, Pa., he was a resident of Tampa, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Helen; a son, Seafarer Joseph Fritch , and another relative, Steven Fritch of Tampa. Pensioner Raymond Hodges, 55, died on March 14, 1981. Brother Hodges joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a recertified bosun. He began sailing in 1944 and was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in February 1974. Seafarer Hodges was born in Mobile and was a resident of Irvington, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Willie Mae. Pensioner Pensioner Sam in Baltimore, he was a resident there. Burial was in New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is an aunt, Lila Scovil of Baltimore. Pensioner George Irvine Knowles Jr., 69, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Knowles joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Miami, Fla. sailing in the engine department aboard the M/V Ponce (Ponce Cement). He was born in Key West, Fla. and was a resident of Opa Locka, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Libby and a daughter, Mrs. William Edwards. 1 Pensioner Randall Edward Lawson, 71, passed away on Oct. 21. Brother Lawson joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sail- Wenceslaus McDonald, 60, died on Nov. 21. ~ Brother McDonald joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston, Texas sailing as a recertified chief steward and ship ' s delegate. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer McDonald attended a Piney Point educational conference. Born in Shreveport, La. , he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Ann; a son, Michael, and three daughters, Dorothy, Brenda and Karen. Clyde Edwin Miller Jr., 63, died on Nov. 16. Brother Miller joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a recertified bosun. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. (Continued on next page) Hermann Jerome Holmes, 64, died 27. on Oct. _Brother Holmes joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are four daughters, Lucy of New Orleans; Iris, Carmen and Cynthia, and a niece, Lucille Harkin of New Orleans. Seafarers aboard the Cable Ship Long Unes paid their last respects to Charles W. (Red) Shaw on Sept. 27, as his remains were committed to the deep. The last 14 years of Shaw's lifetime at sea were spent aboard the C.S. Long Unes as engine utility and engine storekeeper. In paying tribute to their fellow shipmate, his Union brothers said, "Those of us who were privileged to sail with him knew him as a gentle man of humor and integrity. In the oldest tradition of the sea, he was loyal and steadfast to ship and shipmates ... he will not go unmourned, unmissed or unsung by his shipmates." �- <W, > ~< (Continued from previous page) Seafarer Miller was born in Illinois and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is his widow, Linda. Floyd Herbert Peavoy, 55, died on Nov. 25. Brother Peavoy joined the SIU in _the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a recertified bosun. He was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in November 1975. Seafarer Peavoy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Redwood Falls, Minn ., he was a resident of Violet , La. Surviving are hi s widow , Bobbie; a son , Stephen , and a daughter, Judy Truax of Walker, La . Pensioner Stanislaw Peliksze, 79, passed away on Nov. 13. Brother Peliksze joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing as an AB. He was born in Poland, was a naturalized U.S. citizen, and resided in Brooklyn, N. Y. Pensioner Walter Pietrucki, 88, died on Nov. 10. Brother Pietrucki joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He was born in Poland. Seafarer Pietrucki was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Helen. Pensioner Norman Theophane Ragas, 80, passed away recently. Brother Ragas joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Lafayette, La. Surviving is his widow, Peggy. Pensioner Jeff Millage Skinner, 69, succumbed to lung failure in the Doctor's Hospital, Mobile, Ala. on Oct. 20. Brother Skinner joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a recertified bosun. He was born in Tellman, S.C. and was a resident of Theodore, Ala. Burial was in the Mobile Gardens Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Bertice. Joe "Red" Ramon Velez, 48, succumbed to a stroke in Puerto Rico on Jan. 21. Brother Velez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Velez was born in Sabana Grande, P.R. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Beverly; his son, Roberto of Sabana Grande; a daughter, Jinet; his mother, Amanda Quinonez of Sabana Grande; and uncle, Pedro Velez, and an aunt, Iris Medina, both of the Bronx, N.Y. Willie Albert Walker Sr., 57, died on Oct. 29. Brother Walker joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1966 sailing as a chief cook. · He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Walker was born in Georgia and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Surviving are his widow, Juanita; a son, Willie Jr., and a daughter, Deborah, all of Chesapeake. Great lakes Robert U. Enochs, 58, succumbed to a liver ailment in the Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit . on Oct. 29. .i · · Broth~r Enochs ' J: joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Laker Enochs was born in Detroit and was a resident there. Burial was in the Parkview Cemetery, Livonia, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Lee and Cecelia Enochs and a brother, Thomas of Hamtramack, Mich . Pensioner Simon Benjamin 71 , Harwood, passed away from a heart attack in the Paul Oliver Hospital , Frankfort, Mich. on Oct. 13. Brother Harwood joined the Union in the port of Frankfort in 1953 sailing as an AB aboard the City of Green Bay (Ann Arbor (Mich.) Ferries) from 1961 to 1973. He was born in Honor, Mich. and was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in the Crystal Lake Twsp. (Mich.) North Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Clara. Pensioner Donald Gerald Jaloszynski, 60, died of a stroke at the Manistee (Mich.) Cty. Medical Care -: , Facility on Nov. \\ I. Brother Jaloszynski joined the Union in the port of Cleveland, Ohio sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World In Memory of: William G. Linker, Fireman/Watertender Grace E. Linker, Wife and Mother Each of us is an island into himself Our ships stay silently afloat. And as we drift and begin to sink, OtMrs b«ome our lifeboats. You who have roamed the land And distantly watched the sea, You've nowfound a home among tM waves, And you'll always be remembered by me. -Yoar Cldldrea War II. Laker Jaloszynski was born in Manistee and was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Manistee. Surviving are his sister, Helen and a nephew, Gerald, both of Manistee. Donald Clayton Lillo Sr., 68, passed away Qn Oct. 30. Born in Duluth, Brother Lillo joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn. in 1957. He sailed as a dredge deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1966 to 1968 and was a former member of the Mechanics Union, Local 1502. Surviving are his widow , Helen of Superior, Wis. ; six sons , Cyril , Donald Jr. , Steven , Mark, Timothy and Gregory ; a daughter , Dawn , and his mother, Julia of Proctor, Minn. Pensioner Claus H. Nelson, 81, passed away on Nov. 13. Brother Nelsonjoined the Union in the port of Chicago, Ill. He began sailing in 1937. Laker Nelson was born in Chicago.and was a resident of Miami Beach, Fla. Surviving is a brother, Carl of Dearborn, Mich. Personals John E. -Gentry or Chuck Gentry Anyone knowing the whereabouts of either of these two brothers, please call Jay Gilmore Jr. collect at (301) 4859225. Henry Bentz Henry Bentz, last known to live and register in Puerto Rico, please contact your brother Jacob Bentz. There has been a death in the family. Arthur A. (Buddy) Marshall III Please contact your sister, Trish Marshall, or your dad at: 1641 New Windsor Ct., Crofton, Md. 21114; telephone (301) 261-3116. We missed you at Thanksgiving. Have a Merry Christmas. December 1984 / LOG / 31 - �Diaes1 of Ships Nee1inas AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 28-Chairman James E. Tanner; Secretary J. Cruz; Educational Director Wilson; Deck Delegate Alvin Dyer; Engine Delegate M.S. Ruhl; Steward Delegate Pedro Mena. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman James E. Tanner talked about the opportunities for upgrading at Piney Point and explained the benefits of these educational courses, stressing that upgrading is one way of getting job security. Secretary J. Cruz thanked the crew for the smooth trip. He also noted the continued importance of donating to SPAD. Just because the presidential election is over, he said, our fight for a strong merchant marine is not. The SIU needs all the help it can get in Washington. A vote of thanks was given to Captain Noonan for the good relations that were shared this trip with the crew. A vote of thanks was also given to the steward department for the good service and food served on this voyage. Next port: St. Croix, V.I. LNG ARIES (Energy Transportation Corp.), November 11-Chairman R. D. Schwarz; Secretary Joe Speller; . Educational Director R. Ali; Deck Delegate Mohammed Rawi; Engine Delegate Mark Freeman; Steward Delegate S. Wagner. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $165 in the ship's fund. A discussion was held on the results of the recent national elections and on the upcoming Union elections. All eligible members were also reminded of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. The video player is being repaired ashore. Hopefully it will be returned this trip. A suggestion was brought up to ask the Union to try and get Seafarers a day's pay in lieu of a day's ·vacation-like the officers have. A vote of thanks was give;1 to the steward department for the fine job they've done. - BAYAMON (Puerto Rico Marine), October 17-Chairman R. Garay; Secretary J. Delise; Educational Director J. Tagliaferri. No disputed OT. All the old repairs have been completed, and everything is running smoothly this trip. Several suggestions were made. One motion was to make Puerto Rico a constitutional port. All members were in agreement. It was also suggested that the boarding patrolman ask the chief officer about the proper location for storage of survival suits so that in case of emergency the suits can be issued within a short period to time. The patrolman should also see the chief engineer about the air conditioning units which need to be cleaned out. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Puerto Rico USNS BELLATRIX (Sea-Land Service), October ?-Chairman M. "Duke" Duet; Secretary M. Phelps; Educational Director J. Barry; Deck Delegate D. Goyette; Engine Delegate W. Koflowitch; Steward Delegate J. 32 / LOG / December 1984 Miller. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Brother "Duke" Duet was elected chairman by unanimous vote. He noted that this is an efficient and all-around great crew. The Coast Guard inspection was a complete success and the conduct of the crew, exemplary. He also brought up the fact that, while jobs are tight, there are still opportunities for shipping out. Our Union has seen to it that there are available jobs. As examples, he cited ships such as the USNS Bellatrix and other converted SL-7s from Sea-Land and Waterman as well as the passenger ships sailing out of the West Coast under special contracts. There are also great opportunities for men looking to upgrade. The secretary added his thanks to all members for their patience and cooperation during the voyage. He also extended his thanks to SIU Vice President George McCartney for his most welcome visit during the ship's call in San Francisco. McCartney brought along copies of the LOG and best wishes to the entire crew. A suggestion was made to raise a broom prior to arrival in Violet, La. to indicate a great first voyage for the USNS Bellatrix-one with no beefs. All hands . agreed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done, and one minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Violet, La. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine), October 14-Chairman R. Molina; Secretary C. B. Carter Jr.; Educational Director P. Colonna. No disputed OT. There is $3 left in the ship's fund. The movie fund ($100) and $63 of the ship's fund went towards a down payment on a new video cassette recorder to replace the one that was stolen in San Juan. There will be a payoff this trip. The exact time is not yet known, but it should be as soon after arrival as possible. It has been a good trip, and the chairman noted that everyone is sorry that the bosun has to get off due to sickness. Everyone was asked to help keep the recreation room clean. Next ports: San Juan, P.R. and Elizabeth, N.J. COMANCHE (American Bulk Carriers), October ?-Chairman Abdulla Mohsin; Secretary Robert D. Bright; Educational Director Charles T. Gaskins; Deck Delegate Mack Chapman Jr. No disputed OT. The captain informed crewmembers aboard the Comanche that the ship had lost its contract with the Navy and would be delivered to the owners in Tampa on Oct. 15. There will be a payoff on arrival, and the ship will be laid up for a while. Brother Mack Chapman lost his son during the course of the voyage, and the crew, in sympathy, donated the contents of the ship's fund to him. Several suggestions were made to improve life on the Comanche. One was that more supplies be put in the slop chest. Another was to get more movies for the crew. A third was to improve the mail service. Next port: Tampa, Fla. DELTA -SUD (Delta Line), October 31-Chairman A. J. McGinnis; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial; Deck Delegate Charles B. Collins; Engine Delegate Edmund L. Burnett; Steward Delegate Rodolfo Ramirez. All is going well, according to the chairman, with no disputed OT or beefs and with $71 in the ship's petty cash fund. He asked all members wishing to contribute to SPAD to see the patrolman at payoff. He also reminded everyone to get their soiled linen and extra linen in early since it has to be bagged and put into the container box. J. C. Dial, the electrician, requested members to put no rubber shoes or degreaser in the washing machine. These items tend to ruin the machine (for which there are no spare parts on hand). One motion was brought up under Good & Welfare. It was to have the "boarding Union rep be informed by the ship's committee to do whatever possible, including contacting Red Campbell if necessary, about getting our transportation due to us according to the contract." On previous voyages, those getting off ha..ve been given $20 and sent on their way. This $20 is supposed to get the man from the payoff dock (18 miles outside of Lake Cha~les) back to Houston, and the same $20 for those going back to New Orleans. Twenty dollars doesn't even cover bus fare and transportation to the dock area. Next port: Lake Charles, La. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), November 5-Chairman Ray Todd; Secretary R. Spencer; Educational Director D. Norris. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that things are running smoothly al?,oard the Moku Pahu. There were a few beefs brought up in the port of Crockett, Calif. and are awaiting further word from Patrolman Steve Troy in San Francisco. The secretary reminded everyone of the importance of donating to SPAD. ·"Our Union needs SPAD donations more than ever now to fight for us in Washington, D.C." The educational director talked about the opportunities that the Union has to offer, especially the upgrading courses at Piney Point. A vote of thanks was given to the steward for a job well done, and the steward, in turn, thanked the crew for their cooperation. NEW YORK (Apex Marine), October 14-Chairman Clyde J. Smith Jr.; Secretary Larry Dockwiller; Engine Dele- gate Robert Johnson. No disputed OT. There is now $300 in the ship's fund. The chairman reports that all is well aboard the New York, with each man pulling his own weight. This was made clear in St. Croix recently when there was a small oil spill on deck. The captain called all hands at one o'clock in the morning. The crew worked nonstop for several hours straight and then throughout the day cleaning up. "With an eight-man crew, work can happen · in bundles, but each man did what he had to do"-and the work got done quickly and efficiently. The crew reefer is still not working properly. The captain has been made aware of the problem and it should sooi:i be fixed. Next port: St. Croix, V.I. OGDEN CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), October 26-Chairman Marion Beeching; Secretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director J. L. Boyce; Deck Delegate Mark S. Downey; Engine Delegate J. R. Graydon; Steward Delegate Angel Correa. No disputed OT. The November presidential election was a major topic of discussion. "November is D-Day for the SIU and all maritime-related industries. It is a must that we win in this important election. Walter Mondale is our man, and we must put him into office as president. Our jobs, our future, our lives are at the crossroads. Our president, Frank Drozak, cannot do it alone. Let's all get behind him and vote. Our mothers, our daughters, our sons, our cousins, all our friends must vote." The ship is expected to pay off in Baytown, Texas. It was suggested that the TV antenna be fixed at that time. A special vote of thanks was given to Chief Steward R. De Boissiere and the steward department for a job well done, and to Bosun Marion Beeching for a smooth running ship and deck department. A vote of thanks also went to the engine department. "They are the best." Of special note: Capt. Kimbell and his wife Maxine are leaving the ship. "We wish to thank them for all their help in every way. They made it a touch of home for all of us." To Chief Engineer Mr. Harcourt and his wife: "Without you we would be lost. God bless all of you." OGDEN DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), October 8-Chairman H.B. Rains; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director J.W. Spell; Deck Delegate E.R. Beverly; Engine Delegate J.W. Badgett; Steward Delegate Morris Maltsby. No disputed OT was reported. From the treasurer comes word that out of the $81 in the ship's fund, $55 was spent for a popcorn machine, popcorn and other goodies-leaving the sum of $26. The chairman noted that there were no major beefs, only a couple of small incidents which will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff in Lake Charles, La. on the 13th. At the last port, Bob Stevens, port agent in Philadelphia, came aboard and brought some voter applications with him. He also passed along the good news about the tugboat companies. "Thanks, Bob, for the news." Theeducational director told members that time is running short for QMEDs to go to Piney Point to upgrade. He further suggested that all members take advantage of the upgrading opportunities �offered at the school. All hands were reminded to help keep the ship clean, and a vote of'thanks was given to the steward department for the good food onboard the Ogden Dynachem. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), October 7--{;hairman John B. Lundborg; Secretary William C. Wroten; Educational Director R. Brosseak; Deck Delegate V. Mccloskey; Steward Delegate Jin, Weed. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman stated the position of the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) officers regarding their strike action. A discussion was held and a vote taken on what action, if any, the members of this Union should take. The crew voted unanimously in favor of sending a radiogram to SIU headquarters, urging support for the MM&P job action. The pumpman contributed some magazines to the crew lounge which were greatly appreciated by the crew, and the chairman requested all members to assist in keeping the messroom and pantry areas clean and orderly. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. PATRIOT (Ocean Carriers), November 4-Chairman G.R. Kidd; Secretary E.L. Johnson. Some disputed OT was reported in both the deck and steward departments. There is $36 in the ship's fund. All communications received from headquarters were read and posted for crewmembers to see. The chairman advised all eligible members to take advantage of the upgrading courses at Piney Point and he also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. One man was injured in the tank this trip and was sent home from the United Arab Emirates. A motion was made which will be referred to Vice President Red Campbell. It concerned vessels that sail into the Persian Gulf to load oil and whether the company should increase their insurance and also pay a bonus. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the fine job they've done this trip. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service) , October 8-Chairman William Cooper; Secretary S. Kolasa; Educational Director Jack C. Marcario; Engine Delegate David R. Mull; Steward Delegate Miguel A Robles. No beefs or disputed OT. All repairs have been completed or are still being worked on . The chairman noted that the company has done all it can to keep this 40-year-old ship safe and clean. Some of the credit is also due to "our Union and patrolmen for doing a good job. " Jack C. Marcario, the ship's educational director, stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. These donations help the merchant marine in general and the SIU in particular, he said. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for all the good cooking and excellent service. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port and port of payoff: Elizabeth, N.J. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), October 14-Chairman Frank Teti; Secretary H. Ortiz; Educational Director Lagass. No disputed OT or beefs reported. The chairman commended the crew for their good behavior, particularly while in port. He asked them to try and keep the living quarters and recreation areas as clean as possible and not to fool with the movie machine. A recommendation was made that those Seafarers retiring be able to buy out their pension. The motion will be sent to Vice President Campbell for his comments. It was also suggested that those members getting off watch at night be provided with some kind of transportation to the bus terminal or airport without having to pay the extremely high cab prices. The LOG was given a vote of thanks for providing up-to-date information of interest to Seafarers, and a vote of thanks was given to the steward and his gang for a job well done. SANTA PAULA (Delta Line), November &-Chairman Jack Kingsley; Secretary R. Robbins. There was some disputed OT in the steward department which will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. Jim Barda, the ship's treasurer, reported $65 in the fund . The Santa Paula is scheduled to anchor on Thursday, Nov. 8 and shift to the dock on Friday to take on stores. The ship is then expected to sail sometime on Saturday. A telex was received aboard ship pertaining to the buyout of Delta. More information is expected from the patrolman at payoff in Jacksonville on Nov. 12. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. SEA-LANO ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), October 14-Chairman J. Higgins; Secretary D. Sacher; Educational Director J. Fisher; Deck Delegate J. Boyd; Engine Delegate J. Hernandez; Steward Delegate M. Lawrance. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. The chairman noted that there had been a few beefs and so a special meeting was called. "Hopefully the air has been cleared," he said. Members were reminded that if they do have any beefs, they should come to the meetings and bring them up in the "Good & Welfare" portion. There is $46 in the movie fund . Nine days lodging will be paid to all members for the stay in the shipyard last trip. The chairman also mentioned that he has noticed cups! glasses and silverware left in the lounge. " Please take them back to the pantry." One question was brought up which needs clarification: If a man takes a relief and the relief man gets fired , what happens to the job of the man getting relieved? A vote of thanks was given to the stewards for a job well done. Heading on to Port Everglades, Houston and New Orleans. Diaes1 of Ships Nee1inas SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), October 28-Chairman J. H. Corder; Secretary D. Chafin; Educational Director P. L. Huss. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $18.50 in the ship's fund. Anyone wishing to purchase popcorn and oil while ashore will be reimbursed from the fund. Bosun J. H. Corder said that any member wishing to nominate himself or anyone else for the position of ship's chairman is free to do so. There were no nominations so it was moved and seconded to keep Corder on as chairman , especially since he has done such a fine job in the past. Corder said he didn't have much to report. He will talk to the boarding patrolman at payoff for a written clarification of reliefs for permanent jobs and other members-how many, when to take a trip off, etc. P. L. Huss, chief electrician and educational director, suggested to members that they read and study all the booklets on the various plans: pension , welfare and vacation. "It is to your benefit to know the rules governing the plans." Thanks were given to the cooks for the good food they've been preparing. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Titan Navigation), November 3--{;hairman Harry M. Fisher; Secretary Frankie Ross. No disputed OT. There is $9.25 in the ship's fund. Things appear to be running smoothly aboard the Spirit of Texas. It was noted that the crew has been an exceptional one, working together in harmony. A motion was made to bring back a Coast Guard shipping commissioner, and the entire crew wholeheartedly agreed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Jacksonville, Fla. will be the next port. The ship will then go into lay-up for a time. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Waterways) October 7--{;hairman W. S. Byrne; Secretary A Goncalves; Educational Director Sadak Wala; Deck Delegate Charles J. Spielmann; Engine Delegate John Petino; Steward Delegate William Muniz. No dispuJed OT reported. David M. Drinan was elected treasurer. The secretary reported on the letter received from Red Campbell , dated Sept. 11, pertaining to the next pay raise and the SIU health cards. The deck delegate asked that the steward try to accomplish his work before breakfast so that he and the chief cook could have the galley to themselves the rest of the day. The steward said he would give it a try. A lengthy discussion was held about tampering with the Atari equipment. It was felt that the Atari games were interfering with those people watching the television. So it was decided to move the video to a different location. A corner of the messhall was designated for that purpose. ,_ Official ships minutes were also received from the following vessels: USNS ALGOL AMERICAN EAGLE LNG AQUARIUS AURORA BAY RIDGE CAGUAS USNS CAPELLA LNG CAPRICORN COVE SAILOR DEL ORO LNG LIBRA OAKLAND OGDEN CHARGER OGDEN COLUMBIA OGDEN HUDSON OGDEN MISSOURI OGDEN SACRAMENTO OGDEN WABASH OGDEN WILLAMETTE OVERSEAS HARRIETTE OVERSEAS MARILYN OVERSEAS OHIO OVERSEAS WASHINGTON PANAMA PONCE ROSE CITY SAM HOUSTON SEA-LAND ADVENTURER SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND EXPRESS SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAND VENTURE STONEWALL JACKSON SUGAR ISLANDER THOMPSON PASS WALTER RICE Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York ... . ...... . . . .. .. Monday , January 7 . ...... .... ...... .... 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . .. .... .. . .. ... Tuesday , January 8 .. .... .. ........ .. .. . 2:30 p.m. Baltimore .... . ..... . . ..... Wednesday , January 9 .... ..... . . . .. . ... 2:30 p.m. Norfolk . ... . . .... .. ..... .. Thursday , January 10 .. ... .. .. .. ........ 9:30 a.m . Jacksonville . .. ... . . .. . .... Thursday , January 10 . .._. .' .. ... ...... ... 2:00 p.m ,_ Algonac .... ...... .. . . ... .. Friday, January 11 .... . ..... . ... .. .. . .. 2:30 p.m. Houston ..... .. .... . . . .. ... Monday, January 14 .... .... ......... . .. 2:30 p.m. New Orleans . .... . . ....... Tuesday, January 15 . ... . .. . .... . .. ... .. 2:30 p.m . Mobile ...... .. ...... . ... . . Wednesday, January 16 .............. .. . 2:30 p.m. San Francisco . . . .. .. ... ... Thursday, January 17 ... ... .. ·: .. . . .. .. . 2:30 p.m. Wilmington .. . ..... . .... ... Monday, January 21 .... . .............. . 2:30 p.m. Seattle . . .. ...... ... ..... .. Friday, January 25 . .. ..... ... . . .. . ..... 2:30 p.m. Piney Point .. ... . .. .. ...... Friday , January 11 ...... .. ... . ......... 3:00 p.m . San Juan .. .... . . ... ... .. .. Thursday, January 10 .. . ................ 2:30 p.m . St. Loui s . .. ....... . . ... ... Friday. January 18 ..... . ... . . . ......... 2:30 p.m . Honolulu .... . . .. .. . ....... Thursday, January 10 ...... . ....... .. ... 2:30 p.m. Duluth .......... ... ....... Wednesday, January 16 . . ............... 2: 30 p.m. Gloucester . . . . . . ..... . . . ... Tuesday , Ja nua ry 22 ........... . . . .. . ... 2:30 p.m. Jersey City .............. .. Wednesday, January 23 ................. 2:30 p.m . December 1984 / LOG / 33 - �Deloss Charles Harman joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1952. Brother Harman was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Lakeshore, Miss. Deep Sea Antonio Arellano, 61, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing as a chief cook and chief steward. Brother Arellano is a former member of the SUP. He attended a 1972 Piney Point educational conference. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., Seafarer Arellano is a resident of Atascadero, Calif. 1 Simon Bernard Czeslowski, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a QMED. Brother Czeslowski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Harrison, N.J . Jacob Arshon, 62, joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Seattle, Wash. in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Arshon was born in Seattle and . is a resident there. . ._,.. ~ '-ii j_ I - Carl Austin Ball, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Ball was born in Eureka, Calif. and is a resident of Santa Rosa, Calif. "'- Pat Leo Bucci, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington , Calif. in 1970 sailing as an AB. Brother Bucci is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Midvale, Utah and is a resident of San Pedro, Calif. -- 34 I LOG / December 1984 0 · . .~~ . J Ralph Willard Gowan, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Gowan was born in Spartansburg, S.C. and is a resident of Pasadena, Md. . James Austin Browne, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953. Brother Browne hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Coast Artillery during World War II. Seafarer Browne was born in New York City and is a resident of Farmingdale, N.Y. William Russell Cameron, 60, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Cameron worked on the Seattle SeaLand shoregang, Oakland, Calif. from 1969 to 1980. He attended a 1978 AFL-CIO conference in Los Angeles and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Iberville. Born in Sylacauga, Ala., he is a resident of Richmond, Calif. Jimmie Mack Helfer, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Galveston, Texas in 1951. Brother Helfer is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Hampton, Tenn. and is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. James Edward Coleman, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1967 sailing as a bosun. Brother Coleman is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Stuart, Va. and is a resident of Galena Park, Texas. Antonio Guillen, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York working as a bosun mate for the Sea-Land shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1966 to 1984. Brother Guillen was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Guillen is a resident of Queens, New York. Robert Louie Kinchen, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958. Brother •~M~"" Kinchen is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Hammond, La. and is a resident of Anite, La. . . Voldmar Koel, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Norfolk. Brother Koel is a former member of the SUP. He was born in Estonia, U.S.S.R. and is a resident of Lakewood , N.J. Olav Gustavsen, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951. Brother Gustavsen worked on both the Oakland (Calif.) Sea-Land shoregang from 1971 to 1978 and the San Francisco Waterman shoregang from 1967 to 1971 . He received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for riding an accident-free ship, the SS Kipka. Seafarer Gustavsen was born in Borge Sarpsborg, Norway and is a resident of San Francisco / Simon Gutierez, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Gutierez began sailing in 1951. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Houston. Edward Kelly Sr., 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a chief steward for the Alcoa shoregang from 1957 to 1959. Brother Kelly was graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1981. He began sailing in 1948. Seafarer Kelly was on the Mobile Contract Negotiating Committee in 1965 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Flomaton, Ala., he is a resident of Theodore, Ala. Charles David Locke Jr., 63, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Locke is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Martinsburg, W. Va. and is a resident of Houston. • George Shaffer Lowe, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and LNG quartermaster. Brother Lowe was a former member of the Association of Marine Officers (AMO). He was born in Stevensville, Md. and is a resident of Salisbury, Md. �Lucian Mclnham, 65, joined Clayton Wesley Tarver, 59, the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Mclnham is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. He was born in Dallas, Texas and is a resident of Renn, N.Y. joined the SIU in the port of Houston. Brother Tarver began sailing in 1947. He sailed inland for G & H Towing from 1956 to 1973. Seafarer Tarver was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Conroe, Texas. William Ansell Pittman, 61 , joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Pittman is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Franklinton, La. and is a resident of Pontchatoula, La. Arnold Fred Rehm, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Rehm is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Pedro Ismael Sanchez, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Sanchez walked the picket line in both the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. Horace Gilbert Sanford, 67, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Sanford hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Theodore, Ala. Vincent Edward Welch, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as a chief electrician and LNG QMED. Brother Welch was graduated from the UnionMEBA District 2 School of Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. as a 3rd engineer in 1969. In 1970 he attended Piney Point Crew Conference No. 2. He also was a former member of the Marine Firemen's Union. Seafarer Welch is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Great Barrington, Mass., he is a resident of Sparks, Nev. Correction to November's Log: John Joseph Doyle, 55, joined the SIU in 1946 and the Union-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1958 sailing as a chief steward during the Vietnam War. Brother Doyle is a resident of Harbor City, Calif. Great Lakes Ralph Edwin Hope, 63, joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1954 sailing as an oiler and QMED. Brother Hope is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Conneaut, Ohio and is a resident there. Brettel D. P. Lessenthien, 1 71 , joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Cleveland, Ohio sailing as an oiler. Brother Lessenthien was born in Ohio and is a resident of Anaheim, Calif. / .~ Thomas "Tom" D. Garfield Macvicar, 65, joined the . Union in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing as an AB and wheelsman for Kinsman Marine. Brother Macvicar began sailing on the Lakes in 1947. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Laker Macvicar was born in Canada, is a naturalized U.S. citizen, and now resides in Blasdell, N.Y. Harry Richard Mollick, 62 joined the William Robert Gallagher, 59, joined the Union in the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and scowman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1945 to 1961. Brother Gallagher is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Cleveland and is a resident of Conneaut, Ohio. Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a dredgeman and deckhand on the tug Niagara (Dunbar and Sullivan) from 1948 to 1963. Brother Mollick was a former member of the Dredge Workers Union from 1948 to 1959 and the United Auto Workers Union. He also worked as an assembler for KaiserFrazier from 1947 to 1948. Laker Mollick is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Hastings, Minn., he is a resident of Wayne, Mich. IOld-Timers earner I Retired pensioner Reino J. Pelaso of Vallejo, Calif. (left) has been busy fishing again this year. Here he is with an 85-pound sturgeon caught in San Pablo Bay. And don't forget the 15 salmon, six striped bass, five halibut and 40 pounds of rockfish he caught in Bodega Bay. Pelaso adds, "I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that the new year will be good to all my friends." The "Old-Timers Corner" welcomes photos from some of you old-time SIU members near and far. Here's a photo sent in by retired pensioner Anthony F. Nottage (center) of Cypress, Calif. who joined the SIU in 1943 and sailed until 1971 as a chief electrician. At left is his son, Anthony F. Nottage Jr., who is a manager with J.C. Penney in Greensboro, N.C., and to the right is "retired, but not forgotten Cal Tanner, ex-vice president of the SIU." Nottage met Tanner in Tampa this past August while on vacation, after not seeing him for many years. December 1984 / LOG / 35 - �'For Outstanding Service to Vietnamese Refugees Letters To The Editor 'Marad Head Lauds SIU Crew . ' • • The professionalism demonstrated recently by your sailors who crewed the Keystone State during the vessel's participation in cYLOTS II affords me the opportunity to convey my appreciation for their efforts, which greatly contributed to the mission's success. I would be remiss if I did not single out the performance of the crane operators and hatch captains for special recognition. Their application to the compressed training process and performance during the exercise was vezy impressive. The ability of the sailors to operate the cranes under militazy cargo personnel direction in a cohesive manner was exemplazy. The efforts of your representatives Red Campbell and Bob Vahey to impress upon your participating sailors the importance of Keystone State's mission and their personal application to bring the mission off successfully deserve recognition. In closing, I extend my hearty thanks to your sailors and staff for a job well done. Sincerely, H.E. Shear Maritime .Mrn:ln:lstrator 'The U.S. Maritime Policy ... ' The following is a copy of a letter sent from George H. Miller, Rear Aclmi.ral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) to Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas). After reading Captain John Moore's concluding statement in the foreword to 1984 "Jane's Fighting Ships," to the effect that the Soviet Union is the only major power today with a national maritime policy, it occurred to me that the U.S. also has a national maritime policy. U.S. maritime policy, in my view, is a combination of 1. The "Provide and Maintain a Navy" statement in the Constitution, 2. Section 101 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, and 3. Section 5012 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended. One problem appears to be that there exists no congressional committees or executive branch official responsible for implementing U.S. maritime policy. Once we recognize how serious this organization oversight has become, it may be possible to repair the damage before time runs out on us. Sincerely, George H. Miller Rear Admiral, US. Navy (Ret.) 'A Check You Can Count On ... ' I wish to express my vezy sincere thanks for the delivezy of my pension check. It always reaches me at the proper time so that all pressing bills can be met. As a Union member for nearly 30 years, I truly believe that there is no better organization anywhere in this world .... Fraternally yours, George Sylvester Alpena, Mich 36 / LOG I December 1984 ' • • • Please pass on my commendation for outstanding service performed in the steward department onboard the LNG Capricorn from April 6, 1984 until April 14, 1984 to Robert Forshee, steward; William Worobey, chief cook; Janet Kreitzer, steward assistant; Gregozy Stefano, steward assistant, and Jerzy Rhodes, steward assistant. The entire department was absolutely great in taking care of an extra 62 people of which there were 15 children and 20 females, also one new-born baby girl born onboard Capricorn April 8, 1984. . All of the refugees have expressed their appreciation of having the fine food provided by th-a stewards, and the shore authorities in Japan at the reception center commented that this group when landed were in quite good physical condition. However, a week prior to landing in Japan, the entire group was in rather poor condition, and the improvement is, in a large amount, due to the fine care and nourishment provided by the steward on the LNG Capricorn. This steward staff is an excellent example of the fine professional people provided by the SIU to man these ships and a tribute to the excellent training received while at Piney Point. Our thanks again to these fine seamen who continue in the shoes of previous seamen from the SIU. Sincerely, Capt. John J. Donahue LNG Capr1corn Himeji, Japan 'Tell It to the People . . . ' I was sitting here reading about the demise of a great American heritage, the American Merchant Marine, and in spite of it, there has been frequent praise for what it has done during war time. Nat only is it disgraceful to see so many American ships idled, and more added, but nearly as discouraging to note the superiority of sea power of other nations. A point I want to make in sending this letter is to suggest to you to confront President Reagan and have him tell Americans what his position really is and what it will be in his new term in office. Maybe we could make a new kind of grassroots program to stir up interest. Sincerely, William Calefato Seattle, Wash. 'Delta Crew Helps Less Fortunate • • • ' (The following letter was sent to SIU Vice President George McCartney from Rev. John P. Heaney, Director of the Apostleship of the Sea.) - Thanks for the vezy generous check of $449.00 which you enclosed in your letter. The fact that the check represents the donations of the crewmembers of the BS Santa Maria makes it vezy special. Those working seamen know what it means to be "on the beach" and so they more than most appreciate what we are tzying to do here for so many out-of-work merchant seamen. Unfortunately with the laying up of the three Delta Line "Santas," it looks like there will be even more men and women needing our assistance. Please give my sincere thanks to the members of the last of the crews of the "M" ships. I hope that they will soon be rewarded for their kindness. Sincerely, Rev. John P. Heaney Director, Apostleship of the Sea San Francisco, Calif. �'Education Is Part of Our Future • • • ' When I was in Piney Point for bosun certification, I learned that the school can help all the brothers and sisters who need help in English as a second language. Anyone can go to Piney Point for upgrading because they have teachers who can help you understand the materials you have to study, especially if you need help in English. Don't be afraid to go if you think your English is not very good ... The teachers will help you and make sure you can pass the test. I was there for seven weeks, and I could see all the help they gave me .... Education is part of our future job security. That's what I recommend to all the Spanish people-go for upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Sincerely yours, Antonio Mercado San Juan, P.R. 'The SIU Made It Possible 'Appreciation From a Thankful Pensioner • • • ' Received my pension check and wish to take this opportunity to thank all at the welfare department for their work in getting all checks out on time. Also, once again, I want to thank the late Paul Hall, Frank Drozak and others who thought about this years ago, and for seamen in general who made this possible. I went to sea for 35 years and have been retired nearly three years. At times I miss the sea and life at sea, but I am thankful today I started when I did and retired when I did, too. Sincerely, Lester J. Moore M-398 Livingston, Texas 'Four Days of Knowledge . . . ' • • • ' I would like to retire my SIU book (K-253) now. I last paid dues for the 1st and 2nd quarters 1983 in New York. I have been a SIU member since May 1945. I got my 3rd engineer's license in April 1967. The SIU made it possible for me to attend the MEBA-2 school. I later got my 2nd engineer's license. I will always :t)e very grateful to the SIU for giving me the opportunity to get my engineer's license. I lived in New York City (Flushing) for 35 years, but moved to Ohio in 1977. I plan to retire from the SIU. I have 20 years seatime .. . Hello to my old shipmates in the SIU. Fraternally yours, George Raymond Kosch llarblehe O o - I ... express appreciation to the SIU for making available the opportunity to visit the SIU's Camp Springs headquarters during my [upgrading] course in welding. These visits gave me the opportunity for a more in-depth study of the functions of our Union, our governmental bodies of legislation, the workings of maritime legislation through the Transportation Institute (and SPAD), a tour of the SIU LOG, the computer room, records, the pension and welfare department-and a grande finale tour of our nation's Capitol. ... The four days were periods of much information that is vital to all of us as members in keeping abreast of how easily, through ignorance, we can lose it all! For these four days, I am a more knowledgeable member, and, I hope ... a better member. Respectfully, B odrum G-883 ·SIU Dredgemeri and Tugmen at Work----- \, Deckhands Joe Turner (I.) and Jim Burns bundle up for the November Michigan weather. There's over 48 years of tug experience between these two SIU members. It's mud to most folks, but it's "black gold" to SIU dredgemen and tugmen who man the Dunbar & Sullivan equipment at Point Mouillee, Mich. The 36" pipe spews dredged material which has been loaded into scows and then sucked out by a hydraulic dredge and deposited 3,000 feet inside a diked disposal area. December 1984 / LOG I 37 - �s the 1985 school season begins, it's not too early for high school seniors to start thinking about September 1985, and college. For dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen, the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SIU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exclusively tor dependents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seafarers and Boatmen. Also, when there are exceptionally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. A - Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixmonth period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements - - Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a scholarship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for benefits under Plan #1 Major ":r. \... .. ~ 38 1/ LOG / December 1984 Don't Wait! Apply Now For 1985 SIU College Scholarships Medical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a dependent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must: • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment in the six-month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above covering. worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible members, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) OR American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1985 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evaluated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Examination Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, Calif. 94701 , whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program applications are available to active members or their dependents at any SIU hall or through the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth . Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 1985. The deadline for submission of applications is April 15, 1985. �Can the Merchant Marine in Its Present State Be an Effective Back-Up to the Military? By BOB VAHEY T HE U.S. Navy and the entire U.S. military have always depended in wartime emergencies on the U.S. merchant marine to provide the ships and crews for sealift of supplies to war zones. U.S. merchant seamen and their ships have repeatedly demonstrated they will go in harm's way to fulfill their commitment to deliver the goods. Merchant seamen's lives and merchant ships have been lost in every major U.S. war or crisis. Because of this important role, the U.S. government has encouraged programs to sustain a strong U.S. merchant marine. Commentary Unfortunately, many of the most beneficial of these programs have been killed off in the past four years, at a time when the U.S. shipping industry faces its most difficult economic situation. As a result, the Navy is talking more about the inadequacy f the U.S. fleet, and is developing programs to create what is equivalent to a military-run merchant marine. One such program, the RRF fleet, would have the Navy maintain 99 ready reserve fleet RRF merchant vessels by the 1990s. Such actions by the Navy are an attempt to treat the symptoms not the problem. The Deeper Problem The deeper problem is thiswhile the U.S. has poured billions into a Naval force buildup of everything from battleships to hospital ships, the government has concurrently turned off or stymied all the programs that would sustain the U.S. merchant fleet--construction subsidies; operating subsidies; cargo preference; even government cargo programs run by the military have often served to hurt rather than help the U.S. merchant fleet. In the past, the equivalent of the Navy RRF reserve fleet has been the active ships of the U.S. merchant marine and the laid-up ships of these private companies. Apparently that is now not good enough and the Navy is well on the way to purchasing and maintaining a giant RRF fleet. It is buying laid-up and bankrupt U.S. sbips and putting them in the Navy reserve fleet. What the Navy is doing to the U.S. merchant marine would be comparable to a situation in which, when Braniff went bankrupt, the U.S. Air Force comes in and buys all Braniff s aircraft at fire sale prices. Of course the Air Force didn't do that because the Air Force policies are not based on creating a U.S. Air Force auxiliary airline industry. Rather, through its Craft program and other assistance to civilian aviation companies, the Air Force follows policies in peacetime that maintain a strong civilian aviation sector that can be a wartime Air Force back-up. Needed: Support Despite the vital stake the Navy has in the U.S. merchant marine, it still takes a passive role regarding U.S. congressional legislation to · buildup and support the U.S. merchant marine. The Defense Department and Navy took no position on: • The Alaskan Oil Bill to keep oil moving on U.S. tanker vessels and thus preserve the most militarily useful smaller sized vessels of e . . an r ee . • Passenger Ship Legislation to build up a fleet of U .S.-flag passenger vessels for use in emergencies was ignored by DOD. • Cargo Preferenee Bills designed to build up other parts of the U.S. fleet were also ignored. Rather, the Navy seeks appropriations to spend millions to buy old U.S. merchant vessels, put them in lay-up and rely upon that fleet, the RRF, as its back-up force. The course the Navy is pursuing is counterproductive and makes present Navy handwringing about the smaller size of the U.S. merchant fleet almost a self-fulfilling prophecy. Let me give you a few other examples of Navy talk vs. Navy action: • When the Navy solicited a supertanker to store a JP4 reserve in the Persian Gulf area, it sought a foreign ship and crew. The U.S. merchant marine had to pass legislation to force the Navy to seek an American tanker, of which many are available. • When the merchant marine successfully manned an innovative crane ship and made it a success at JLOT's exercises this fall, the Navy came in and said it had no follow-on money to keep training crane operators from the civilian fleet. It did, however, find money to start training 600 crane opera- tors from its active duty Navy seamen. • The Navy maintains a Navy Reserve where it pays to train and maintain a reserve force. Yet when it comes to the merchant marine, the Navy wants the merchant marine to maintain ships in reserve status with skeleton crews that would need full crews in emergencies. But it will not pay to train · these stand-by crews or provide enough work to sustain these companies. How can the Navy expect an operator to keep a crew on a vessel to which the Navy gives no work? How can the Navy expect the U.S. merchant marine to be a wartime partner if it ignores it in peacetime? These and other examples compromise the sincerity of the stated Navy policy of support for the U.S. merchant marine. Despite all this, our answer to whether the U.S. merchant marine has the management talent, ships and experienced crews to get the goods to the war zone, and whether it can deliver in the face of hostilities is a resounding, "Yes, we can do it!" Why do I say that at a time when the merchant marine is down to about 400 active ships and fewer than 20,000 seamen? Let's review the merchant marine components and their ability to do the job: • Maritime Management-Despite the fact that the U.S. maritime industry is smaller today, it is only smaller in the sense of numbers of vessels. U.S. maritime management must now be concerned with fewer, but far larger and more productive vessels-vessels so large that one replaces three to four other older ships. A Testament to U.S. Industry The fact that today's U.S. maritime companies have survived American operating costs, a vastly overvalued U.S. dollar, and the loss of most long-time maritime aids in the past four years is a testament to the hardy breed of U.S. ship operators in our industry today. And they are innovative. When it came time to crew the first U.S. Navy crane ship (TACS) with a civilian crew, the Navy gave the U.S. maritime administration a plan for five men per crane. The private U.S. company that won the oper- ating contract for the craneship came up with an efficient plan that used only three men per crane. In the process, they saved the Navy millions and yet did a great job at the JLOT's exercises this fall. U.S. companies have the talent to do still more-and if emergencies arise, they can both turn their existing ships to wartime needs and manage additional laid-up civiliaJ:! vessels. We must also recognize that while U.S. companies only manage ships under the U.S. flag, there are others that may have as many or more under foreign flags. They thus have a large staff available to rrieet a wartime surge need for maritime management skills and experience. These American companies have fleets under two or more flags because of the lack of merchant marine support from the U.S. government. Here again, the U.S. loses the opportunity to have a significantly larger standing U.S. merchant fleet. A final source of maritime management expertise are the many U.S. companies that operate related maritime equipment. They are often forgotten by the Navy when the strength of our industry is assessed. Many of these companies are larger and have as many skills as any deep-sea ship operator. These U.S. tug, barge, dredge and related operators can operate additional ships for the Navy and do an excellent job. So the management of U.S. shipping companies has the capability to operate and effectively manage a fleet of U.S. vessels far beyond the present U .S.-flag fleet. • Size of the U.S. Fleet-It is impossible to say if the U.S . fleet is adequate to do its wartime mission. The Navy will not set out a blueprint showing how it thinks the U.S. merchant marine should be configured and how many ships are needed. Clearly the present fleet of 400 active U.S. merchant vessels needs to be expanded . Too many of these vessels are large tankers or_ containerships that have limited value. Not enough are breakbulk vessels and small-sized gasoline or JP4 tankers. Next month the need for a complete and clear merchant marine/Navy policy will be examined in the second part of this editorial series. Robert Vahey is Special Assistant to SIU President Frank Drozak. Vahey has worked within the maritime industry for more than 11 years. December 1984 / LOG I 39 - �- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO MARITIME LEADERS CALL FOR A NEW GRASSROOTS DRIVE TO REVERSE INDUSTRY DECLINE U.S./SOVIET MARITIME PACT RENEWAL IS URGED ONE-YEAR DELAY SOUGHT ON GEORGES BANK DECISION GAO SAYS NO NEED FOR PHS CARE FOR SEAMEN SIU CREW NEW MPS SHIP SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE MOVES WHITE HOUSE HONOR'S SIU ROSE CITY HEROES THE DRUM POINT WORKS BALTIMORE'S COAL PIERS ISRAEL AGREES TO USE U.S. FLAG SHIPS SEALIFT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE ABLE SEAMEN PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE WELDING BONDS THE FUTURE LOUISVILLE CONFERENCE EXPLORES NEW TRENDS IN ADULT EDUCATION PROPELLER CLUB SPONSORS STUDENT ESSAY CONTESTS SEAFARERS DON'T SING 'I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS' 98TH CONGRESS - A MIXED MARITIME LOG SIU MEMBERS VISIT CAPITOL HILL COAL PANEL NEEDS HELP OF MARITIME EYE ON L.A. DRUG ABUSE: WHY TAKE THE RISK CAN THE MERCHANT MARINE IN ITS PRESENT STATE BE AN EFFECTIVE BACK-UP TO THE MILITARY? 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' : · ... . :.· Vol.4'7 No.12Decn•fuil' i9as . . .. . :·' " . ·... 'I . ·· ''· I l t t ,,, jj ___ �disciplines. In the Feb. 1986 issue of the LOG we will carry a special supplement on what we have been doing in this area. President's Report by Frank Drozak * S we come to the end of an­ other depressing year for the maritime industry in this nation of ours, we in the SIU can look back and say we didn't do bad. In a year that saw a worldwide lay-up of tankers and a sharp drop of both tanker and· dry-bulk ton­ nage in the U.S. trades, our Union has continued to grow. In the past year, we have gained 35 new ships and 680 new jobs. In 1985, every ''A'' seniority Seafarer who wanted a job had a berth� (Nearly half of all jobs were taken by "B" men.) This dido't just happen because we're nice guys. It happened be­ cause we worked hard-all of us­ a.nd we worked together. We con­ tinued to grow because we kept our priorities in order: first, to seek jobs for this membership; second, to provide the best training and education for our membership. A Jobs Come First · . * * In our dealings with govern­ ment, too, all of our efforts are aimed· at one thing: jobs and job security for this membership. Whether we are hammering at the door of the Department of Trans­ portation, meeting with top offi­ cials of the Department of Energy, or sitting across the desk from a member of Congress, our focus is always the same. How can we better ensure jobs for the members of our Union. · Members' Support Vital· organization is preeminent . in the industry today because we "have developed the finest training facil­ ities and the most relevant training and upgrading curriculum in this country. I want to commend the staff at Piney Point for their con­ tinued effo'rts to keep our training programs relevant to the rapidly changing needs of the industry. I also want to commend our mem­ bership for their enthusiastic participation in these programs. At every level of our dealings with government and industry, we put j<,lbs first. Our political action has that one focus in its sights: Education Is Key jobs. And we have been successful I believe that our membership because we have kept that focus. In our political action, we are not u�nderstands and· has responded to �he realitie of the change in our Democrat oi:- Ile.publican nor are. t We we Independent. adf: tly .':'.''mdu try because we have alway supp0rt those members of Conplaced a high priority on education gress, of whatever affiliation, who and communication. I have said support our objectives. many times that if we will comIn our dealings with the maritime 111unicate, we can understand our industry, we aggressively seek new problems. And if we understand job opportunities wherever they our problems, we can begin to exist. We have succeeded in getsolve them. Many of the new job opportuting new jobs for two very good reasons. We have developed a nities we have developed for our training and education program membership require new skills. second to none, and we have a Today, about 30 percent of all of membership that understands what our job opportunities are aboard is happening in the real world and military support vessels. In five is willing to adapt to the changes years, I believe more than 50 percent of our jobs will be on military that inevitably must come. Let me say something about our support and· 1ogistics ships. This training program. I believe that our has required new training and new _ And here again is where our membership, because it is in­ formed, has played a considerable role in otir efforts here in Wash­ ington. Our members have re· sponded in two very important ways: through their support of SPAD, and through their active participation in grassroots political action. I cannot emphasize too much the importance of this membership support. Without it, our efforts here in Washington must grind to a halt. It .is because of the SPAD contributions of each and every member of this organization that we have been able to develop working relationships with mem­ bers of Congress, and have been able to win their support for our programs. 'Let me assure you that if we had not been active_ly. in­ volved on Capitol Hill, there would be no cargo preference, no Alaskan oil on U.S.-ftag ships; there would be less than half of the ships we have today and maybe only a third of the jobs we have. Remember that we are playing hardball with an administration that wants to destroy our industry and a well-financed political action co­ alition that -wants to destroy all . labor organizations. * * * But we have grown bOth in strength and experience in this past year, and with the support of this membership we will continue to grow. I would like to take this oppor­ tunity to wish our members and their f�unili,�s a warm and joyous Holiday Season, and.a New Year of growth and happfuess. . ' . During the recent Washington State AFIA:IO Council Cooventjon, Rep. Don Bonker (D· Wash.) spoke to delegates: aoout the country's foreign trade policies and the U.S.-Hag merchant marine. Bonker bas been a strong friend of the U.S. merchant Oeet. Pictured above are retired SIU oBicial Edward X. Mooney, Booker, Seattle Field Rep Rich Berkowitz and Seattle Port Agent George Vukmir. Official Publlcation of the Sealar9rs lnlemational Union of North America, AUantic, Gulf, lalms and Inland WllBIS District, AFL-CIO Del:ember 1985 Vol. .47. No. 12 Executive Board Frank Drozak President· Joe DIGlorglo Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Chatlea S¥enson Joe Sacco Editor Vice President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President George McCartney Vice President Leon Hall Vice President Roy A. Mercer Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor . Max Hall Associate Editor Deborah Greene Assocl8te Editor �d=os 2 I LOG I December 1985 LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) si published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Attantic, Gulf, Lak� and .Inland/Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201. Auth Way, camp Springs, Md. 20746; Tel. � 0675. Second-class POStaoe. paid at M.S.C. Pnnce Georges, Md. ro790-9998 and at add _itionaf i s. POSTMASTER: Send address chan ges to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, camp Springs, mailing offce Md. 20746. The �.. New ·Seafarers Program Jan. Starts, 1 Beat Your Drug Abuse·· Problem Now i I �" I .�: SIU members with drug depend­ ency problems will have a new place to tum to for help starting Jan. I. That's when the SIU's new Chemical Dependency Program will begin op­ erations at the Piney Point, Md. facil­ ities of the Seafarers Alcoholic Re­ habilitat.ion Cent�r (AAC). The new six to 12-week program will address a problem that has been growing dramatically during the past several years. When the SIU opened the ARC 10 years ago, drug abuse was seldom seen. The main .problem was almost always alcohol. But today, ac� cording to ARC Director Rick Reis� man, about 70 percent of the people treated for alcoholisn1 also· are dependent on other drugs such as mari­ juana and cocaine. "That's the general trend around the country. But one thing is that people are going into treatment sooner," Reisman said. · He said there are two majpr reasons. for that. The comb inatio.. n of aicohol and drugs . results in a ·much faster decline in a person's condition. There also is a inuch greater public aware- ness of drug problems and the pro­ grams a".ailable to help addicted individuais. Most ARC patients show addiction "primarily to. alcohor and marijua�, and cocaine when they can get it," Reisman said. In the past, and even In some Circles today, marijuana was considered a "harmless drug" that didn't lead to addiction problems. "What do you call it when somebody sCi'tS. out. of bed in the morning .and roijs>. a: joint· be(ore. work. then smdkes another with lunch. and then goes home and smokes afro· other joint before dinner and then one in front of the television and gets up in the morning and does it all over again? rd call it addiction," he s�d. Cocaine use has risen a great deal also, mainly because. its availability· c me . has increased and it : price h · · · Compromise OK'd stronger urge to keep doing the drug. While there has been an increase in drug . dependency ai:nong ARC patients, kei�tnan·· · d be doesn't believe drug problem arn<)J}g,sCafarers are: a great deal more prevalent than in the general population. "Perhaps a little more, but not that much," he said. · Along with the physical and psychological benefits of beating an. addicifon, there. are career benefit too. , Drug tc ting by both the government and priv _le companies . is on' tbe..in• creas.e,,and iuiyo� Who teSts posi tive faces serious employrri�nt problems. Much of the. SIU's work (about 30 percent now and that could reach 50 percent within the next few years) is onboard military ships, and pre-employment . and ·spot drug checks are requiied. If they show positive for drugs-, a Seafarer is out of. work,. maybe ' permanently. · · · · down d�nn the past few years� Re· cent studie have shown tl-.at an ad­ dic,tiofi to cocaine is more serious than. heroin addiction. The intensity of the "high" from cocaine is so great (some liken it to sexu_al orgasm, Reisman said) that it ci:eates a stronger and How t. o Get He. Ip · If a Seafarer with a drug problem wants help, it is as close as a telephone or SIU hall. "He can pick up the phone' and call or even better, go through his port agent or field rep," Reisman said. , Like any welfare program, a member must be eligible; dues paid up, 120 days of: seatime in the past year and , one day in the last six months. Depending on how many people are in the program at the time, a person could enter treatment in as little time as a day or perhaps as long as a week-anda--balf, Reisman said.. But plans call f�r. ex� the facility).size in"Uie � nlotC . futureJO the programwill run from a miriimum of six weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks. The length of stay will depend on how the person responds physically and psychologically. Individual and group counseling· will be used; and an individual treatment program will be mapped out for each patient. At the end of treatment,· patients wiltbe provided. with information on after�care, where to go for help (such as Alcoholics, Cocaine, Narcotics and Chemical Dependent Anonymous groups around the country) and other tools to help stay drug free. peopJe. . � . · · ·. Senate Passes Farm BUI, House HOids Hearing ··. ; ; .A year�lona squabble over eargo ' . preferenee could be on 'it� way to ettlemenf now that the Senate has passe.d . it� versi n . of .. th . -1�8.S . farm. .. · ··· .. • incl erencc mpromi c Augu t engineered by the SIU and other lead­ ing maritime groups with various ag­ riculture concerns. The-,,bill was passed by a 61-28 margin; Th� � u . ve�ion of the farm bill does not 'inclµd� com� promise, so the two bodies will go to conference in an effort to hammer out an agreement over the issue, which has divided the maritime and agricul­ ture co�unities for· ·$Q. long. The traced back to a February 1985 federal court de� cision which declared that a govern.;; ment export program, Blended Credit, fell under the 1954 Cargo Preference Law which mandates that at least 50 percent of those .cargoes be carried on U.S.-ftag ships. The Department of Agriculture claimed the. program was exempt from cargo pr¢ference. -As a result of the judge's decision, Secre­ tary of Agriculture John Block sus­ pended the program and appealed the decision. Block's action rileanf a loss. of more than $500 million to American farmers whose crops were due for export under the program. There have been efforts in both houses of Congress since then to gut the cargo preference program, in some cases to eliminate it completely. In an effort to find a solution acceptable to both sides, the SIU and other maritime groups began an effort to reach a compromise. The compromise eliminates cargo preference for s�alled commercial export pt:"ograms such as Blended Credit, but it also raises the 50 percent . ·. · · compfotms(rcan be · the . · .carriage requirement from SO to 7S '•· pereent of CQnc . . ional program uch as P.L. 480. The .fucreases w uld be phased in during a three-year period 1�1�s raae. De of · · · and determined to ee that cargo pref4 erenee i ca rri ed out. to th Jetter of the law/' he said of the group. explained .some· of the reaHe al to com srouPl-we� this is a reason­ able se>,luti9n to a p�ob­ lem Wh i ch ha s caused some Of the most bitter _arguments l have seen in· a lo.ng, long time.'' '' I th ink · . · " Transportation would pay for the ad­ ditional shipping costs. "I think this is a reasonable solution to a problem which has caused some of the most bitter arguments I have seen in a long, long time,'' SIU Pres­ ident Frank Drozak said. House Hearings After the Senate passed its version of the bill, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee held hearings on the compromise. Its ver­ sion of the bill mruntains cargo pref­ erence in the same manner as before. A broa<l-based maritime coalition began the action on the compromise last spring. It was a group that had many differences Qf opinion on a wide range of issues, SIU· Legislative Di- .. rector Frank Pecquex testified. ''Without reservation, we are bound · . t<? an• agreement. .. "Both industrie (maritime and llgricultufe)'are in deep economic trouble; both are victims of long·tem) worldwide. rcccssipn; . boJb. . · uffer pre(:i y the · quence of an over-.valued doUar· both face stiff foreign competition, which is often heavily subsidized by foreign governments, and both need immedi­ ate relief if their continuing economic difficulties are to be reversed," he said. Drozak said that if the House con­ ferees could accept the compromise, "it would meaQ that both sides could get down to work and stop this battle, all o f us will benefit. The entire mar­ itime industry stands united behind this compromise, and we are joined as well by a broad-based coalition of agriculture interests.'� . · · · In this Issue: Pages 5-7 Tug and Tow News L4ndeberg. Sc_17ool Se.ction . Pages Washington Report Rescues at Sea Time. for Respect Dredg(3 ·Sugar Island 10-13 Page 15 Page 17 Page 23 Page 24 D�ember 1985 I LOG/� �In Pearl Harbor DiGiorgio Gets a Look at T-AGOS Contender One of the m re important type of hip the military' The e ve eafarer T-AGOS ve el . el play an important r le in national membe crew are ecurity and IU have hown that they can crew the e pecial ve with pride and pro� el ionali m. During a vi it to Hawaii, IU ecretary Joe DiGiorgio had a chance t t nd r vi it the U 011- a M bility Inc.). ( r m the left DiGiorgio MEBA-2 Pr - ident R y McKay Capt. Mike larity ( ea M b"Lity dent of Pacific Con1ender vice pre i­ peration and apt. Douglas tahl examine the deck winch The IU t crewmem re Chief on AB tahl ntrol cretary al vi it with had a ontender r . Bel w (l. t r.) teward Maxine Peter­ teve Hyne /U D n DiGiorgio truther , B Gerald Durham and Bo un Alan Lautermilch. Seafarer ·McKinley Is� Buried �t",�e� ,�· ,, '. . .. ,\,: According to the wishes of the late Seafarer Carla ··McKinley and his mother, Lernice Williams of Port Ar­ thur, Texas, the ashes of Seafarer McKinley were scattered upon the deep of the Atlantic Ocean by the SIU crew of the Sff Golden Endeavor (Apex Marine) led by Capt. Craig J. Kalloch (who read the burial service), Bosun Paul M. Butterworth and Chief Steward James W. Barnett. The ceremony was held on a clear and sunny, but slightly windy day, Sunday Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. at N. Lat. 26:42, W. Long. 67:47. May he have found a lasting, safe harbor. Military Ships Spark SAB Action on Work Refusal The Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB) has amended the Shipping Rules to cover possible disciplinary action against members who receive special training for military ships and then refuse to report to the ship or do not complete the first assignment following training. The SAB's action cited the specialized training by the employer, the expense and the efficient operation of the military assignment in its decision. In part it reads, "Therefore, seamen who accept employment aboard military vessels that require specialized training which involves expense to the employer directly attributable to the seaman, such as transportation, subsistence, lodging, toll calls. and the like, and who after receiving such specialized training and expenses refuse or fail to join their assigned vessel, or who after joining the vessel, fail to remain aboard for the contractual tour of duty, shall be subject to discipline under Section 8A of the Shipping Rules and for such subject matter a new subdivision 10 is hereby added, whieh shall read as follows: · '10. Failure, except for good cause shown, to join a military vessel operated by a contracted employer, or who after joirung the vessel, fails to remain aboard for the contractuaj tour where said assignment is the initial one after the seaman has received specialized training which involves expense to the contracted employer directly attributable 4 I LOG I December 1985 to the seaman such as transportation, subsistence, lodging, toll calls and the like.' "In connection with discipline which may be imposed, the Seafarers Appeals Board may also include, as a condition of further registration and shipping under these ''Shipping Rules,'' the reimbursement of the contracted employer by the affected seaman for the expenses incurred as found by. the Board, referred to in the above new subsection 10 of Section 8A of the Shipping Rules.'' U.S./Soviet Maritime Talks The possibility of some sort of bilateral agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was on the top of the agenda during four days of talks between the two countries in early December. Until 1981; the two nations traded under a bilateral maritime agreement for almost 10 years. The agreement, however, was one of the victims of martial law in Poland. In retaliation, thc;i U.S. let the agreement lapse. The American delegation was Jed by new Maritime Administrator John Gaughan. It also included State and Agriculture department representatives. �Inland News Sonat IOT Talks Set National Marine Dispute Enters the Courts The SIU has a ked a federal judge to halt the ale of 13 of Marine NatiooaJ Marine' tug boat to non-union Comp ay, it i nothing more than a charade becau e, SIU official and a barn in order to break tbe Sru contract with National. More than 150 SIU Boatmen have lo t their job of the sate. a a re ult ha 10 boat that are tied up becao e of lack of Compa work. The only r a OD why it ha agreed to buy 13 more • becau e National Marine ha i b at bu ine agreed to throw it . And the onJy rea OD National Marine agreed to the ale in the fir t place i becau e .it wants to cut back on wage beoefi and working condition president for the Gulf Coast Sacco , aid. '' Joe Sacco SIU vice­ aid he was hopeful that the judge would overturn Seafarers Man Pilot Launches TbeASsociation of Maryland Pilot recently opened up a new pilotstatiQn at Ship's Point, Md. near Solomon's Island, a short driv� from Piney Point. · PU t, . PUot Expr: Negotiations between the SIU and SONAT Marine overthe IOT con­ t�t, which expired more than 16 month ago will re ume on Dec. 19. Once they are finished the Umon and. the com pan y . will ettter into ne­ gotiations over the Mariner Contract, which expired last December. The Union has decided to accept the com­ pany's offer concerning the IBC and Harbor ft,eets, even though the issue of uperv i cy personnel still needs to be olved. . "Our decision to acc�pt the com� offer on the: me and ff� ontract docs not in any w ay · waive our right to represent the Captains, ' pany mates and barge captains in those· fleets," said SIU Assistant Secretary John Fay. "I know that this has been a long, ale. the tug/tow , harge/dredge , Baltimore Pmap o) manned by SIU members, are used to pick up and deliver pilots to guide ships up · and down· the Che peake Bay from Baltimore to Hampton Roads, Va. drawtt�out dispute,•• �d s1u Presi­ dent Frank Drozak. •But. I wantall the members to know that we intend solved to the satisfaction of the mem­ bers there." In order to put pre urc on .the c0mpany the sru bas been. putting up informati nal picket lines at ,Stra­ tegic locations, such as Wall Street and Con Edison. Last year, in the middle of what the SIU believed were good faith ne'goti. ations, the company stopped bargain­ ing for the captains, mates and barge captains, and .Jeft them with ub tand:. ard pe�fon and we . lfm-e coverage. They years µhilate@Dy �v more pf. tated. tompany practice without . than 20 iiving any notice. "SONAT Marine is a mercenary company," said Bob Vahey, special assistant to the president. "They're just like National Marine, which re­ cently 1ired 150 loyal workers with no notice whatsoever after arranging a to do everything we can to get it .re lved to their tisfaction, ju t we were Ible to get Curti Bay te.. ham · saJ to Compas Marine. The only way to beat them i to bang tough tand united and apply economic pre " ure. SIU members serve as deckhands and launch operators aboard these and. from hi t ·····to erryina large as ide y all times of the· day · skyscrape�t and in all kinds of weather. This shows the fine pier .used by the Association of Maryland Pilots at Ship's Point near Solomon's IslaJld. Formerly, El Paso Natural Gas was situated here until the inflated cost of Arabian gas forced them to cease operation. Deckhand Don Clark believes tbat the best way to excel is to get into the thick of things. Here Don assists with repairs to the motor launch Pilot Express. ,lie wants to be as well as possible with a variety of skills, and looks forward to nen becomlag one of the boat opera�y. maybe, a pilot. But if Don should ever have an engine failure in bad weather, he wants to be prepared. rounded Ridgely ·llopldm iS a� operator for the Associatlon of Maryland Piiots who, between runs, keeps a tralic-watda while other members make repairs on the M/V PUot Express. December 1985 I LOG I 5 �( ��. . Charles Junior Funck, 62, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for National Marine Service from 1954 to 1985 and as a deckhand for Northern Towing. Brother Funck also worked for the Cangrette Shipbuilding Co. from 1952 to 1954. He attended the 1984 Piney Point Gulf Inland Crews Conference, the 1977 Educational Conference and the1979 National Ma­ rine Conference there. Boatman Funck is a former member of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Longshoremen, Local 1827: Funck also is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident of Lacombe, l� � ,.,., New Pensioners Elmer Fletcher Pressley, 63, joined . La. Lee Raymond Griffin, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for Dixie Car­ riers from 1957 to 1977. Brother Griffin began s�ng in 1950 and last shipped out of the port of Mobile. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Boatman Griffin was born in Vance, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. In Memoriam Pen io n�f �Jl¢m'Y Dueiit, 80, passed a\Vay ·from arteriosclerosis at home in Mobile on Oct. 16. Brother Dueitt joined the Union_ in the port of Mobile in 1956. sailing as a chief en­ gineer for RadclitfMatenals from 1957 to 1966. He was born in Leaksville, Miss. and was a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Burial was in the Pisgah Cem­ etery, Green Cty., Miss. Surviving is a daughter, Eunice Balius of Colum­ bus, Ga. Pensioner Josephus Everton, 86, succumbed to pneumonia in the Al­ bemarle Hospital, Eliz.abeth City, N.C. on Nov. 7. Brother Evertonjoined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961. He sailed as a captain for the Norfolk Lighterage Co. in the 1920s, Curtis Bay Towing from 1936 to 1946, Wood Towing from 1946 to 1951, Coyle Lines from 1951 to 1961 and for McAllister Brothers from 1961 to 1966. He was born in Dare Cty., N.C. and was a resident of Elizabeth City. Interment was in the New Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City. Surviving is his widow, Myrtle. Pensioner James Wesley Williams, 77, passed away on Oct. 25. Brother Williams joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a captain for Stone Towing from 1946 to 1973. He also worked for the Wilmington (N.C.) Shipyard from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Williams was a former mem­ bers of the United Auto Workers Union, District 50, from 1953 to 1962. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of Hamp­ stead, N.C. Surviving is his widow, Lillian. 6 / LOG I December 1985 also sailed for the Sinclair Refining Co. from: 1955 to 1963 and for McAllister Brothers in 1973. He was a former member of the Mari­ ners Union, Local 922. Boatman Pittman was born in Lukens, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Antoine Guidroz, 65, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as an AB for G & H Towing from 1969 to 1985. Brother Guidroz is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Leonville-Pt. Barre, La. and is a resident of La Marque, Texas. Peter V. Polkus, 67, joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1977 sailing as a cook for IBC and IOT from 1975 to 1977. Brother Polkus was a former member of the Arco Independent Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Polkus was born in Chicago, Ill. and is a resident of Philadelphia. the Union in the port of St. Louis in I 972 sailing as a head deckhand for Inland Tugs starting in 1970. Brother Pressley is ii a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He ws born in Lewis Cty., Ky. and is a resident of Portsmouth, Ohio. Joseph John Pie­ 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1970 sailing as a chief steward and cook for Oil Steuart the . Transportation Co. . :, .... :ill/I from 1968 to 1971 and for IOT from 1971 to1976. Brother Pietras last shipped out of the port of Norfolk. He was a former member of a Blast Furnace Union local from 1964 to 1965. Boatman Pietras is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, the Koa:ean War and the Viet­ nam War. Pietras was born in Erie, Pa. and is a resident of Wanchese, N.C. tras, · Rufus Cecil Pittman., 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963. sailing as a captain for the NBC Line from 1943 to 1953 and from 1963 to 1973� Brother Pittman Joseph Thomas Ramsey, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a deckhand for Coyle Lines·in 1955, Cres­ \ cent Towing in 1963 and Dixie Carriers. Brother Ramsey is a former member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Dray­ mens Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Ramsey was born in Algiers, La. and is a resident of Marrero, La. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters NOV. 1-30 1985 'TOTAL RHISTIRED AllS,... Cllll A Clm I "" Gloucester New York • . • . • . . • • • • • . . • • . • . • • • . • • . . . . . . Philadelphia .........•..••••..•.•••...••. BalHmore Norfol ................................ Mobile New . . . . . • • • • • • • . • . . • • • • • • • • • . . . • . • . . . . • . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • • . • . • • • • • . . . . • . . . . . • . . • . • . . • • . • . . . • . . . • Or1eans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmngton Seattle . • . • . ..... . . . • • . • • • . . • • . • • . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . • . • • . • • • • • . . . . • • . . . . . . . • • . • . . • . • . . . . . • • . . • . • • . . • . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • • . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . Toll la .................................. 5 5 0 0 0 1 15 1 1 0 0 2 0 15 1 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 10 0 15 0 0 0 0 6 2 102 2t 41 0 0 0 DECI DEPARTmlT 0 0 2 8 55 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 11 1 13 1 1 5 0 2 7 2 00REGIS1tRED ON BEACH All GroQt Clau c Cius A Class I 0 0 ,0 13 72 4 32 6 0 4 0 0 1 30 13 0 0 0 3 1 18 3 11 3 0 1 0 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 6 28 0 15 0 0 1 0 20 1 115 51 71 0 0 0 EN&llE DEPARTllOO "" Gloucester .....•.•........••.•.......... New Yor1c • •. .• . .. Philadelphia . . . • • . • • . . • . . • . . • . • • • . . • . . . • • . 8altlmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • • . • • . • • . • • . • • . • • . . . . . . . • • Norfol Mob le ................................ New Orteans . • . • • . • . • . . Jacksonville San Francisco • • • . • • • . • • .. . . Wilmington .• •• . •. • . • .• Seattle . . . . . . • • . . • . • • • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • • . Puerto R co . . . . . . . . • • . • • . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston • . . . . . . . . • • . • • • . . • • • . . • . . • • . . . . . • • • • • • • • . . • • . . . . . . • • . • • • . • • . • • • . . . . . . • • . . . • . . • • . . . . . • . . . • . . . • • . . . • • . . • . . • • Algonac ............................... St. Louis .............................. Pi ney Point . . • . . . • . • . . . . . . • . . • . . . . • . . . . . . Toll ll ................................. . . . P1Nt Gloucester . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . New York • . • . . • • . • . . • • • • • • • • • . . . . • . • • . • • Philadelphia • • . . . . . Baltlmore . . • . . • • . • • : • • . • • . • • . . • . . . . • • . • • Norfol ................................. Mobile .............•...............•..• ew Orleans •.•..••.••••...........•..•. Jackson lie ............................ . San Francisco . • . . . . . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . • . . . . . • • . . • . . . • . • . . . ��.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Puerto Rico • . • • Houston . • • • . . . Algonac . St. Lou s . . • . • • . • . . • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • • . • . . • • . • • . . . . . • . . • • . • • . • . • . . • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • • . • • . • • . . • . . . . . . . • • • . • • . Piney Po nt T•la ................................. • Tltala 7 4 60 2 1 . Puerto Rico Houston •.......••.••••..••...••.......• Algonac • . . . • . . .. .. .. • St. Louis .......•.••.••.••.••••...•....• Pi ney Pont • . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . • • . . . . • . . • . 0 0 Cina C TOTAL SHIPPED All Grolt,. Cius A Clm I Claa c • • • . • . . • . . • . . • . . . . . • . . • • . • . . . 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 15 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 11 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMEllfT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 4 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 I 3 111C5 Z3 44 51 1SS . All .,.,.,..... means the number of men who actually 1'8g!stered for sh pplng at the port last month. Beach"' means the total number of men reg stenld It the port at the end of last month . • "Total Reg stered" • • "Reo stered on the 0 11 0 0 0 8 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 I 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 1 0 7 , 2 0 0 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 14 Z3I 71 .. 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 · �The Tug Gobbler in Mobile C. and D. Towing Is Successor C. and D. Towing has taken over the operation of the NBC Lines in the port of Norfolk. • At Shawn's Launch Service, the SIU is awaiting the company's signing of a memorandum of understanding on a new contract. Aboard the Dredge Albatross The tug Gobbler recently came into the port of Mobile with a load of sand from the Alabama River. Some minor repairs were also scheduled. The dredge Albatross, in Mobile from a run up the Alabama River, gets a new roof for the crew's quarters, among other repairs. Three hardworking deckhands on the Gobbler are and R. Nelson. (I. to r.) C. Weatherspoon, T. Phelon Monthly Me1nbership Meetings Crewmembers aboard the Albatross include (I. to r. back) C. James, AB; R. Johnson, AB; D. Griftin, cook; R. Jackson, AB; (I. to r. seated) A . Walker, captain; R. Nettles, leverman; W. James, AB; R. O'Dom, cook. Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Piney Point ................Monday, January 6 .....................10:30 a.m. New York .................Tuesday, January 7 .....................10:30 a.m. Philadelphia ...............Wednesday, January 8 ..................10:30 a.m. Balti more .................Thursday, January 9 ....................10:30 a.m. Norfolk ...................Thursday, January 9 .... .......... .....10: 30 a.m. . Jacksonville ...............Thursday, January 9 .............. ......10:30 a.m. ·Algonac ...................Friday, January IO ....... .............10:30 a.m. . Houston...................Monday, January 13 ....................10:30 a.m. New Orleans ..............Tuesday, January 14 ....................10:30 a.m. Mobile ....................Wednesday, January 15 .................10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ :Thursday, January 16 ...................10:30 a.m. Wil mington ................Monday, January 20 ....................10:30 a.m. Seattle ....................Friday, January 24 ..... ...............10:30 a.m. . San Juan ..................Thursday, January 9 ..... ..............10:30 a.m. . St. Louis ..................Friday, January 17 .....................10:30 a.m. Honolulu ..................Thursday, January 9 ........... ..... ..10:30 a.m. . . Duluth ....................Wednesday, January 15 .................10:30 a.m. Gloucester .................Tuesday, January 21 ....................10:30 a.m. Jersey City ................Wednesday, January 22 .................10:30 a.m. Taking a quick break from work aboard the Albatross to pose for this photo are J. Coleman, AB; M. Keith, AB; D. Johnson, welder, and A. West, leverman. (I. to r.) December 1985 I LOG I 7 �.- 111[ 1i:. illt41111.� ·1.. •1 •1 1••i •li!�. :•.•.•.'·1•.••··.•.• . :: -:- -:-·:· :-:·: · : -:·: : . · ·.······· : ·:· :;� · :·· : .. . · : . . : .. .·...... . · . · ·· · · ···.. .. . . .: ·: ; �: . . . .. · .· · ·.···....··. · . · ...... ... . .. .. :· : ·· · . . . :: · : · ·: : ·· · < . . . : · . . . · · . . · ; ;:;: ; :; ; ; -;-;. : ·: · · · . .. . . .·.··· ... . .· . · :.;.;.:-:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::::;:;:::::::::::::::-:::;::::::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: :::::�::::�::::;;; =::::::;:;:;:;::::::::�:::::: · ·.· : :·< : ·=··· ·· : · : · ··· ··::·· · · : ·::·:·:· . ·. . ·. .·.·· . ·-.·.· . . . ·:···:·:·· : : ·· . · · cost of a vessel. Title XI and_ CDS funds were not made available to : gotiating a new contract with Star and American operators until the 1970s, Crescent Towing Boat Company in San Diego, and are helping the MTD itors at a distinct advantage. More­ California. which placed their Canadian compet­ over, the American CDS program was one a Happy Holiday. And when the New Year conies around, I would urge every member to make use of our training facilities down at Piney Point. Political action and education are the two things that wiU. ensure the contin­ ued job security ofthis membership. support a grocery strike in Southern scrapped in 1981; the Canadians are Govemment Services by Buck Mercer ! attended the Executive Council meetings that were recently held in Dania, Fla. President Drozak and the Council discussed the progress that just now ending their subsidy program. By phasing it out over a period of several years the Canadians gave their operators a chance to adjust to a changed business climate. Is it any wonder that the American maritime industry has not reached its full potential? And unfortunately, once a market is lost, it is hard to recapture. has been made over the past year, and East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall also mapped out strategies to improve the job security of our membership. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco Perhaps the most important success that we had over last year was in having the provisions of the Service T Contract Act applied to the 12 ocean­ ographic vessels. The vessels will have to be rebid, and we will have a good I would like to congratulate Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti Jr., director of the Office of Program Appraisal in West Coast by V.P. George McCartney the Office of the Secretary of the serve as commander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command. ! attended an Executive Council meeting in Dania, Fla., where the SIU laid out a five-year program to he just isn't able to make ends meet. enable the company to evade its con­ selling it at such low prices," said tractual obligations to its workers. We are waiting for Federal Court Judge Morey Sears to hand down a tive workers. People's livelihoods are bearing on this case. underscores an important trend in the the entire five-year program: the need maritime industry, especially in· the dustry is a very different place than it member's job security depends on what inland sector. In many instances, a gone up so high that boat owners and fishermen are being forced out of the industry. This is a problem that goes Deepsea and inland companies are being pressed by insurance problems. a little noticed outport to the Union's largest concentration of jobs in just tance of becoming involved on a grass­ The transformation of Honolulu from labor relations judge hands down. And Over the past several months, I have talked a great deal about the impor­ has engulfed the maritime industry. It that this Union has made during the security and the political climate in state of Michigan. The end of the passenger vessels that we helped re­ about it: one vote can make a differ­ legislation has been stalled by business have created hundreds of new jobs for our members. And given Hawaii's and unpredictable pace of change that also is an example of how the moves past five years have paid off. The two document under the American flag right of workers to know the names strategic location, it has captured a they may have been exposed to. For many years now, Great Lakes available to our members. Honolulu is the exception, unfor­ decline and lost opportunities. That on the West Coast things don't look A little history lesson is in order. According to statistics released by the trends. After all , the center of com­ of potentially hazardous chemicals that Other problems are affecting the fishing industry. Insurance rates have these people are appointed by the president of the United States. tion. interests that place profits above the artificially low levels. ing, if we don't plan for the future, then the future will leave us behind. ident Frank Drozak said at the meet­ large share of the new military work· direct link between a worker's job this country. And make no mistake ence. AD SP has been a godsend to this industry. At a recent Executive Council meeting of the SIU, President Frank Drozak said, "We are losing many new ves­ sels, but not for the reasons that you might expect. Given the high produc­ tivity of our workers, we are compet­ itive. We are losing vessels because the price of insurance isjust too high." All this is causing problems for our newly-organized fishermen in New Bedford who are presently in negoti­ ations. Things just don't look good up Union, and so has the Maritime De­ there. We're going to hang tough, about the beefs that put this Union on the map: Cities Service, the Wall Street folk remains extremely good, mainly fense League. Oldtimers like to talk Strike. Yet 1985 has been just as his­ though. On a brighter note: shipping in Nor­ because the port is one of the major beneficiaries of military work the Navy is contracting out to the private sector. tunately, and not the rule. Elsewhere toric as those times. The only differ­ quite as good. But there are hopeful battles on Capitol Hill and in the courts. The quality of our training facilities in mercial activity in the United States the fine job they have done in sup­ capture a large share of these jobs. (GOA), American vessels carry only 2.8 'percent of all bulk trade on the country's overseas business is now SIU helped elect two city council The Canadian government passed a cific rim. Time is on our side. All it takes is careful planning, hard work Robinson. 1960 covering up to 40 percent of the We also are in the process of ne- shipping has been synonymous with did not have to be the case. Government Office of Accounting Great Lakes. ship construction subsidy program in has shifted westward. Most of this conducted with the nations of the Pa­ and just the right amount of luck. ence is that we have had to fight our I want to thank our membership for porting our local political efforts. The members: Anthony Hall and Justin On the whole, shipping has been good in the port of Houston. With that thought in mind, I want to wish every- ,, , fish products trucked into New Eng- far beyond the confines of the fishing roots level in the political process of this country. I have done so because it seems obvious to me that there is a session is fast approaching, and the Captain Rowe is not unique. The kind of decision a district court or was just five years ago. And as Pres­ five years is an example of the rapid In an earlier column I reported about received widespread attention in the The problem with National Marine were predictions on these things, but I am year around this time, the Great Lakes the work we have been doing to help enact a "Right to Know" law in the Rowe, "I might as well give it away." He got his point across though. He training programs, organizing-there seemed to be one thread connecting issues to adapt to change. The maritime in­ shipping industry goes into hiberna­ 'Tm not going to make any money land have driven the price of fish to many cussed-health and pension benefits, one thing to seamen shipping on the Great Lakes: unemployment. Each the time, it seems obvious that the sale was nothing more than a sham to . at stake, and that should have some While INTER is upon us, which means Rowe wasn't crazy, just fed up. Prices have dropped to the point where dis­ Union could have been there. - W Marine had 10 of its vessels laid up at pressed by foreign imports that �e heavily subsidized. Cheap Canadian and prodll tive that everyone connected with this Great Lakes by .V.P. Mike Sacco place at the right time. sersby who happened to be at the right industry he is working in is being hard c meetings I have ever participatedJ.tl. r�f� \ know, National Marine sold 13 vessels to Compass Marine. Since Compass extremely hopeful that he will do the right. thing, es�muy since the com­ pany let go 150 dedicated and produc­ membership. It was one of the most ��. when he gave away free pollock to more than two dozen startled pas­ press. interesting \ sachusetts fisherman, made a dra­ matic gesture in Boston late last month decision on this matter. I hate to make maximize job opportunities for our : National Marine is being waged APTAIN Ronald Rowe, a Mas­ in the courts. As most people in the Gulf already shot at picking them up. Navy, who has been appointed to HE dispute between the SIU and C Piney Point has enabled the SIU to Remember this: in order to be eli­ gible for military work, you have to get a security clearance, be able to pass a drug test and take courses (e.g., crane maintenance) specifically geared to lhe needs of the Rapid Deployment Force. 8 I LOG I December 1 985 = ============== == =====:=====::=::==::::::::=:= === == ==========:::;=;: =;= _: = :::: . ::::=::::= . _:::: . ._ · ··· � ;:;:;: -::; - · · --· � . = --=-= = -= · · '-- ================ - �Charles Pillard, president of the Electrical . Workers (IBEW), was chairman of the con· vention's Executive Ofticers Report. · Maritime Trades Department President-Frank Drow opened Ute ·1985 MTD Convention with a call for unity in the struggte to preserve . and promote American jobs. The M� of the most active departments in the AFL·CIO-is comprised of 43 national and internadooal labor unions repn:sentina more dau 8 A$frlcan workers. · � .• '" United to PIOlllOte Jabs for U.S. Walkers: At the MTD Convention: 1985 Plitrlck of die upal­ ters, was chairman of the Committee on Port Maritime Councils and Field Repre· sentatives. John C. Kenneally, vice president of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees, reads the report of the Committee on Cargo Prefer­ ence. W hitey Disley, president of the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union, took an active part in the convention. As a �mber of the important Rules Committee, Disley is seen here wi.th the committee's chairman Larry Jackson, secretary-treasurer of the Grain Millers. � I Frank Martino, president of the Chemtcal Workers, was secretary of the convention's Credentials Committee. I JllllleS E. Oatfield, president of tbt Glass• Pottery & Plastics Workets, chats with MTD President Frank Drozak and MTD Execudve Secretary-Treasurer Jean Iagrao. � Fosco, president � the Laborers mternatlomil Union, was one of many na· tional waion presidents who took an active part in the ceaffRtlon. Rep. Tuny Coeblo, Democratic congres.mian from the 15th Dist. in California, was a featured speaker. He called for unity among labor organizadons to ftght the export of Amerlcaa jobs. December 1985 / LOG/ 9 -·--·-· ----------- ------ --------· �1986 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills and Promote the U.S. Maritime Industry The following is the current course schedule for the 1986 schqol year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: deck department courses; en gine department courses; steward department courses; adult education courses; all department courses and recertification programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised. to enroll for class as early as posable. Although evety effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs. A three month updated course ·schedule will be included in every issue of the LOG. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Deck Upgraellng Courses Check-In Date Completion Date License Mate (Third Unlimited Master Mate Freight & Towing) January3 1 August 1 April 1 1 October 10 Celestial Navigation April 1 1 October 10 May 16 November 1 4 Towboat Operator Scholarship May 23 July 18 Lifeboat February 24 March21 May16 July 1 1 August8 October 10 October3 1 April 3 May 30 July25 August 22 October 23. November1 4 Able Seaman April 4 July 25 October 24 May30 September 1 9 December 1 9 Radar Observer January 10 February 1 7 May 16 July 18 November 1 4 January 24 February28 May30 July3 1 November 28 Simulator May 2 July 18 November 1 4 May 16 August 1 November 28 Tankerman Dec. 27, 1 985 April 18 July 1 1 October3 January 9 May 2 July 25 October 1 7 March 7 April 4 June6 August8 September5 November 7 December5 March 1 4 April 1 1 June 13 August 15 September 1 2 November 1 4 December 12 Course · � Radar Observer (Renewal) 10 I LOG I December .1985 March 7 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date QMED Any Rating September 1 9 December 1 1 Third Assistant Engineer January 24 April 1 1 Automation May 23 June 1 9 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 1 4 August 22 April 10 October 16 Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) October3 1 December 1 2 Haggl.und Crane Maintenance January3 April 25 February 1 4 June6 Refrtgeratlon System s Malnten ande & Operations January 10 August 15 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance February 21 September 26 April 4 November 7 Diesel Engineer Regular April 4 November 7 May 16 December 1 9 Diesel Scholarship April 4 June 13 Welding February 21 June 27 November 7 March 20 July 24 December5 Hydraulics July 25 August 21 Flreman/Watertender & Oller March 21 September 12 May16 Conveyormen January 24 February 20 • · ' ',,,�' ' · Fe b rua,Y 21 September 26 November 6 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Chief Cook January8 March 1 9 June 25 October 1 March 1 4 June27 October3 Jan. 9, 1 98 7 Cook & Baker January 29 March 1 9 May 7 June 25 August 13 October 1 November 1 9 May 9 June 27 August 15 October3 November 21 Jan.9, 1 98 7 Feb.2 7, 198 7 Chief Steward March 1 9 June 25 October 1 June 27 October3 Jan. 9, 198 7 · �· All Rating Upgrading Co.u rs�s Adult.: Education · courses· . I 1 · ., · Check-In Date Course Completron Date . For stµdents who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or AaE classes for next year, the courses will be six weeks In length and offered at these times: January 24 March 8 May June· 14 .• August 1 September October 31 December Seallft Operations and Malnt�nance · · :.i l 2 ' ,\ January 10 February 7 March 7 · • , May ;2 :: 13 13 JurJe 6 July September October 1 7 November 1 4 25 Seafarers who are applying for the upgraders Lifeboat . classes and who are either ESL or may need some work on basic skills,. may take the.,ESUABE Lifeboat course three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat ct•. These classes will be offered : . . 28 February June September 1 9 27 March 2 1 July 1 8 October 1 0 January 17 Conveyorman January 1 7 January 24 FOWT March 1 4 Diesel Regular March � March 21 - ' Able-Bodied seaman ·· · March 28 Towboat Operator Scholarship May 1 6 ' , Bosun Recertification 23 May 23 . July 25 . 4u1y"25 .· . ·· ·. , l ' h · , :. . ' ·· :· · : : · ·- October 17 October . .· educational ·. . .. :, 3 . Completlon Date 28 April November . · . . , · , • 3 March 3 September 2 2 June December 8 Aprll f October 6 · '1 11l� O rt a n t· ' N Oti c e -- Hote1 BUI Payment Policy Changed .; . • · · , · ,, �ptember 12 "r September 1 9 . ·. May ·30 July 3 . '� · ·_ ' - May 18 July 1 8 ' Steward Recertification April 4 July i ·· August 22 October November 1 4 December 1 2 5 Check·ln Date Course AprH 4 . May 1 6 . . January 24 · '\' February 7 March 7 · Ap ril 4 Recertif icatlon �'rogra ms The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) wlll b e offered one week prior to some of the upgrading cl��es. They will be offe"'d as JoUows: Third Engin�r Completion Date Check-In Date Course · .. 24 ·· · {fee :E tiveJanuary 1 , 1986 all upgrader's dependents staying at the Seafare�s Training al}d Recreation Center at Piney Point will be required .to pay their bill bi-monthly. This will help . to lessen · · the burden of the cost of your stay. · : --': · . go�. The Adult . Basic Education progr2ril�ill hc1p .· improve basic EngliSh, i'e:idfug� writing, math and snid skills. The English As A . Second · Language program can help a seafarer improve his us� of the English language by emphasizing reading' writing ' apd . speaking ski fls . The H i gh S c h o o l Equivalency program will prepare him for the GED exam by working in the five content areas of�ence, social studies, English, Apply now for the Adu•t math and literature . 1Ul of these Education program or course you programs stress skills that can be would like to take in 1 986. The applied to the seafarer's maritime Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School career. Interested seafarers may of Seamanship Adult Education find it helpful by taking an Adult Department will offer the Adule Education course prior to a Basic Educ;ition · · (ABE), High scheduled upgrading class . School Equivalency (GED), arid However, seafarers _may come English As A Second Language back for the Adult Education class (ESL) programs four times next at any of the scheduled times. year . These six. · week ' long ;� · ' In order to register for a course' programs are available to all SIU it is important to send in your members who are in good application as soon as possible for standing with the Union and have processing. Applicants can be paid their dues. It is important to pretested .and arrangements made note that seafarers will be. given prior to the scheduled course tra v e l teimburs e m e n t ·.. for dates. If you are interested in any succesSflll completion of the of these programs, look for the Adult Education courses as they schedule and fill do · for any of the vocational 'SHLSS ' course . ' out the application form in . this courses . issue of the LOG. If there are any All the ·Adult Education questions, write to the Director of programs have been designed to Adult Education. ·� help the seafarer reach his y ' · ·. · President of the . Seafare rs U nion · of Tu rkey · visits S H LSS Adult Education · f I I ! i Touring the Simulator building are from I. to r. Patrick King, Masters, Mates & Pilots; Tracy Aumann, SHLSS director of curriculum; Sinan Yazcioglu, Turkish staff member of the Asian Free Labor Institute; Emin Kul, . president of the Seafarers Union of TulKey; Dick. �. assistant ..to _SIU Presicjen t for International Affairs, .and . . . SHLSS Simulab' tnstructor .DaJe Rausch. The S H LSS STA F F · : Wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year· :1 · � . .. . · December 1 985 I LOG I 1 1 -- �ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course The SHI.SS Adult Education Department is offering a three· week lntroductioQ. to Lifeboat course. This course will be offered three times during 1986: February 28-March 2 1 , June 27-:July 1 8 , and Sep�embcr 1 9-0ctobcr 10. The purpose of th i s introductory course is to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular upgrading Lifeboat course which immediately follows the introductory course . The introductory course will be of benefit to: • students who have difficulty reading or do not read at all , The Professional Touch ���� That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have-the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. • students whose first language is not English, • students who have been out of SCbool several years and want to improve their feading and study skills before entering a regular upgrading course. For more information conw:t the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanshi p , Piney Point , Maryland , or fill out the application in dUs issue of the Log . Course Starts February 14 If you are interested, please fill out the upgrading application in this issue of the LOG. If you know of anyone . who qiay be interested but would have difficulty reading this article , please tell him or her about this opportunity. - S H LSS COU RSE G RADUAT ES•��•*=-�**'�� ����� . Front row (t to r.): tnetructor J Brown Aory Wtx, W•ter Hemy1•Michael Lynch; Second row (I. fo r.): Tom Mylm'lr Terry Murphy. MMne Electrical Maintenance ' Front row (I. · .. · to r.): �·ClaY; P. Mitoheff, JQhn CU.ldy. Second row (I. to r.)! tnatrucfor Eric Malzkuhn, Glenn H . Watson, Tom Nevllle, John Hall. Front row (l. to r.): Vincent c&rrao, Mark Freeman Ron Kltlaa, Lula A. Nieves. Second row (I. to r.): Alan Hansen, Wiii !am Thomas, Jeff Kinsman, Prince Wescott. Nautical Science Kenneth C. Taylor ' ' ' Radar . 12 I LOG I December 1 985 '"' Lifeboat Front row (I. to r.r. Lavey E. Lee, Robin Leyva. Second · row (I . to r.): Louis Ullakl, Manas Nasser, Michael Linus, Ben Cusic (Instructor). Seallft Operations • Maintenance FOWT First row (I. to r.): C. Suazo, Walter Devereaux, Pete sanchez, Charles James Spielmann VIII, Elllot Vazquez. Second row (I. to r.): Matthew Stevenson Frank Coburn, Wayne Kinsey, James Dickens Jr., Glenn Johnson, Ed Brooks, Pat Patrlcca. Third row (I. to r.): Instructor Biil FOiey, Mark Henneasy, 8ara Beland, Terrance ..T" Reed, A. Santiago, J. Armstrong, Ron Giannini. ' FroM �.le.}; RoberUl.-twt. 8aclc row O:.,r.): J. M. � Jr., Leon MaCh Jr., Bany Freeman , IMtructor Oate Rauech. First Row (I. to r.): Instructor Joe Marshall, Fletcher McRae, John Kalkaka, Raymond Garju, Coordinator Biii Hellwege. Second row (I. to r.): Charles Allen, Lisa 8alnz, Eric D. Bergesen, Frank Footer, Mlchael Taralea, Mlchael Harrell, Jack Cooper. Third row (I. to r.): Brian Fountain, Christopher DIOrlo, Instructor Ed Boyer. Fourth row (I. to r.): Timothy Hammack, Toni Miiier, Catherine Kohs, John Mclaurin, Rick Young, Nancy Heyden, Louis Mlfeto, Mlchael Anderson. Fifth row o. to r.): John Morgan, Carl Francom, A. G. Connolly, Thomas . Murphy, Mlchael Watson, Chris Broerman. · , �A p p l y N ow for a n S H LSS U p g rad i ng Cou rse � · · · · ··· · · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · -- I Seal are rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship U p g rad i n g A p p l i cat ion Name (Liil) (tlrat) Date of Blrth (Middle) Address MoJOayNear ..,... ..,,._ .,_.,, ..,... -= ____, .... _ _ _ :mr.�.------------------- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Stata) (City) Deep sea Member 0 Social security # Date Book Was Issued ______ Book # ______ Port lssued ______ _______ (Xiii COdi) Pacific D Department _ _ _ _ _ _ Port Presently Reglstered I n _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ ..._ _ _ _ _ ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: Trainee Program: From ,....,, . ,.,..,,. __,., _ _ _ _ _ O Yes No D (If yes, flll In below) to_�=:ft""------ (dat• attendid) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: Course(s) Taken Senlorlty ­ -� Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member O _______ Endorsement(s) or Llcense(s) Now Held Telephone (ZlpCOda) O Yes No D (If yes, fill In below) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ Do you hold a letter of completlon for Lifeboat: 0 Yes No O Firefighting: O Yes No O CPR: O Yes No o Date Available for Training . . i ! Am Interested In the Follow Ing Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here If Not Listed D D D D 0 0 D 0 \ 0 t -- Primary Language Spoken -----I 't -- 0 0 0 D D 0 D DECK Tankamwt All UnfJmltacl All LJmltacl All lpeclal Towboat ()patatOf lnlMd Towboat ()patalot" Not MCHe Than 200 ...... Towboat Opentot" (Over 200 Mllaa) C4tlaetlal NnlgaUon .,_,., lnepactacl Towing V..... Mate lnapected Towing Vaaaal 1 1t a.a Piio t Thkd Mat.a Celaatlal Navlgltlon Third Mite Rader ObMrfef UnUmllacl Simulator CourN Seelltt Opatatlona a Maintenance No traMpOttatlon wlll be pmd un.... you preMnt ortgln11I receipt• end 1ucc .. 1tully complete the COWM. ------ STEWAR D ENG I N E 0 FOWT 0 QMED-Any RatJng 0 llaltne Electronlct 0 ...... Electrlcal llalntenanoe O ,..,.oom Maintenance I Operation 0 Autonwtlon 0 AafrtgenUon Sy1tam1 Malntena� • ()par8tlon1 O DlaMI Enolnes 0 Aaalee.nt Englnaat (Unlnapac1acl llot0t YMMI) 0 0 0 0 0 Aulatant Cook Cook I Ballet a.let Cool! : ...... Towbolit Inland Cook ADULT EDUCATION D E PARTM ENT D Adult Buie Education (ABE) D Chief Englnaet (Unlnapeotacl D High School Equlvelency Program (QED) 0 D Davelopment8' Stud... 0 Mot0t VffMI Third A11t. EnglMar (Motor lnapacted) ... .,....ad Contalnara AdYlnOed llalntanence D Englllh 11 1 Second Language (ESL) 0 Alll EIESL Ufabolt Praper1tlon 0 Marina Elacironlca (LASH Crane) D Hydraullca D Heggl und Crane M1lntanance ALL DEPART M ENTS D Walding D Ufaboltman 0 Salllltt Operation• a Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade In rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever Is appllcable.) DATE O F DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED RATING H EL D VESSEL SIGNATURE _�-�-�-��---- OATE �-----�---­ RETU R N COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: ! �. . ' ' December 1 985 I LOG I 1 3 �Seafarer Saved From Drowning Fast-Acting Crewmates Keep Victim's Head Above Water Only the splendid courage and stal­ wart fortitude of Seafarer William "Willie" Pat Jemison, Capt. James Nolan and another unidentified crew­ member of the MIV Sugar Islander (Pacific Gulf Marine) stood between the possible drowning of AB James C . Filippo when he toppled overboard off the ship into San Pablo Bay, Calif. early last month. 48, a Navy vet of TheOdore, Ala., who dove into the water with the captain and another brother to save Filippo, 62: "While installing stanchions in the gangway, it rolled with the ship caus­ ing Filippo to lose his balance. I grabbed him, but his weight and the thickness of his jacket made it difficult to hold onto him with one hand with the other hand holding on to a stanchion· for support. He fell head first onto the dock, hit twice before bouncing off the side of the ship into the water." * * * As Filippo was knocked out cold, Jemison was able to keep his head above water until Capt. Nolan, using a lifesaver, arrived to assist . On deck , Bosun Roger W. Pinkham, ABs Paul E. Anderson, Ruel Law:. rence, Henry Gable and Jon Grayson used a ladder to lower a body basket below to the rescuers for their stricken shipmate. QMEDs Billy Joe Ball and Jan Hai­ dir helped to bring the victim aboard where Chief Steward Milton Thrash, .;. , Chief Cook Lito G. Acosta and Utility Michael Hill administered oxygen and covered the frozen Seafarer with blan­ kets. Filippo was hospitalized with a bro­ ken collar bone and sent home to Jasper, Texas to recuperate. He joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Gal­ veston. Jemison joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960. Next Time, Take the Launch AB James Filippo is hauled out of th� water by his crewmates aboard the Sugar Islander. lklsun Red Pinkham (upper foreground) directs the operation. It all began at 9 a.m. on Nov. 6 as the vessel was tied up at the C & H Refinery Dock in Crockett near the port of San Francisco. In the inimitable words of coura­ o Houston Patrolman Dun Hurricane Dann pped lalo the Galv ton Dally Ne geous rescuer Deck Engineer Jemison, phoCop'apber IWllDlU Robert Jobo Mlbovil, the wav and l a hip. Th£ 32.- ear-old Co�y an avid urfer, and when h t of �y w captured by w tt a er• dr ted Pras picked up I.be photo (or its wires. · Hurricane Juan Batters MIV Ambassador in Gulf Hurricane Juan pounded on the RO/RO MV Ambassador (CCT) for 12 hours In the GUtr of Mexk:o In late October. As the pictures above show, cargo on the RO/RO was torn aad twisted from its ties during the storm. Only one crewmember was btjured, Bosun Dave Murray who sutl'ered a broken arm. The ship was on Its way from her home port of New Orleans to Miami, Fla. when Juan trapped her. The Ambassador was able to return to New Orleans. 1 4 I LOG I December 1 985 'j, •• �I I I I I I· I ·:....-. · washblston Lc �islative. Adm i n istrative and Regulatory Ha pp en ings Report culture industry. Tbe continuing controversy over cargo preference thfeatened to disrupt "We are a Union that looks towards the The maritime industry breathed a collective the standing of both industries on Capitol Hill . future," said SIU President Frank Drozak at sigh of relief when the administration's tax The fight over cargo preference· drew attena meeting of the Executive Council last month reform bill was reported out of the House tion from the real problems facing both indusin Dania, Fla. Ways and Means Committee. tries. Both industries were in deep economic The meeting was held to establish five-year The bill was stripped of several provisions trouble. Both were victims ofworldwiderecesgoals to ensure the continued job security of that would have posed a setjous threat to the . sion; both uffered preci ly, l be -same 'consethis membership. One of the issues discussed quences from Jin overv,al�ed d Jlai; lx.tth faced . . · future devek>pme�t of the American-flag merwas the importance of this Union' s political chant inanne. The provisions included the stiff foreign comp¢titio:n, . which was often activity, both in Washington and on a grass·rollowmg: the elimination of tax-deferred status heavily subsidize4 by foreign -governments ; roots .level. for the . Capital Construction Fund (CCF) ; a . · ii th if f i e te e r e l con and ooth neCdci:I immedia "The SIU has been able to maintain an tax on workers' fringe benefits, which histortinuitig economic difficulties were to be �eadequate job base for its membership di.uing . · versed. ically have been tax-free ; and the elimination a time when the American maritime industry of the tax deductions for business expenses Things b.ecame so bitter between two in-· has been in a state of severe decline," said incurred while attending conventions· or semdustries that more than 20 anti-cargo preferDrozak. "If it hadn't been for our activities inars on American-flag passenger vessels. ence amendments were introduced on the floor . on Capitol Hill, then things would be immeasThe House Ways • and Means Committee of the House of Representatives and defeated urably worse. also retained the S . 936 business deduction for .. . in a dramatic and decisive vote; . . companies operating in Puerto Rico. Given "We. were able tO create 1 ,00() new j()b in SIY President Frank Drozalc w�·O'n!? oftbf' the passenger vesselindustry with the redothe strategic role that Puerto Rico plays in the 6r5tto pe8.k outpublic ly on the, ne:ed for b9th cumentation of the SS lndep'endence and tb,e . ·· :. mdu tri · to bucy their differences. ln e sti all-important Caribbean Basin areaf any change t . . . Comtilution . . And we stopped the agriculin this provision w.ould have had far-reaching mony before various Ho1,1se and Senate comlure industry from gutting this country ' s cargo consequences . . mittees, he stressed that the agriculture induspreference program, which accounts for a large The maritime industry'' did not win every pe y substantiall w not by hel d be the fry ould share of.. existing jobs in the Ameri�ari-flag . repeal of C1µ"80 prefe re nce, buttha.t e b�ttle, �owever. Two ifllporlant provisions tb Airier• · · ·· · merchant hiarine. were igriificanlly altered. The accelerated vesican-ftag merchant marine would be d v . depreciation cbedule , which now permits �·There are opportunities for. .the maritime . tal!ed industry, bui .only if we .mak them happen. operators to write off the co t of new vessels · .· The industry is undergoing rapid change. lf .in five years w I ngthened to a l �year ; · . ·.· ··· t . , . .. we dOn't give It our best shot, e pecially on P.-t De. '):>Criod. And the inve tment tax credit, which . · ,. . ; < Capitol Hill , then we're going fo get left ·b.�,. : . . · . ·The HOU;Se of Repre ntativc ·pa. ed H.R. pehnits the immediate recovery of 10 perce nt . · hind . " ... 6, the Oi:rulli>u s W tcr Re urce bill by a vote . of the cost of new equipment, w repealed. . of 358-60. if enacted , it would signal the first The bill will be considered by the entire . maj r port d velopm nl ptoj ct in ove r 1 0 H u e. In an unu uaJ d vel pment , t h bill . eith r will have to be passed whole or el years . v led down. A Republican alternative al o wilt Puring tho e 10 years, lhi country' y tern : Five well-known experts representing a broad be' considered if the House Ways and Means of ports and waterways has deteriorated draspectrum of the maritime industry appeared Committee bill is rejected. matically, reducing otir competitiveness in world before the House Merchant Marine SuQ<;om­ markets. This is especially true of the coal mittee to explain their reasons for supporting industry, which has failed to live' up to its Alaskan OU ·a Senate plan to restructure the Cargo Pref­ potential of supplying the United States with erence Act of 1954. Legislation was recently introduced by Rep. a large share of its energy needs. . . The plan, . which was the result of months Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.) that would place The bill 3lso would authorize the dredgirig of intense negotiations between a uilited mar· reStrictions on the export of crude oil prOduced of six new deep draft ports · and would make · itiule industry and segments of the agriculture from Cook Inlet, Alaska. It is H.R. 3 817. improvements in 28 general cargo ports and indusf:J:Y, would limit the scope of the Cargo The administration announced last month on seven inland waterway locks and damns . Preferel\�e Act of 1954 to so--called conces­ that it intends to issue a waiver permitting the The bill includes provisions for substantial sionary cargo whil� ··nuSing Am�rican-ftag cargo export of 6,000 barrels per day from Cook local cost-sharing of improvements , which is requiretrierits from 50 to 75 percent over a Inlet, with Japan or Korea among the likely a sharp departure from traditionai practiee (the three-year period. customers for the oil . federal government was seen as the major · The , five experts included Frank Pecqu�x, While the amount that can be exported from funder of these projc;cts). The administration dir�tcir of legislation for the , SIU. All five Cook Inlet region is relatively small, many had.tried to imp0se across-the-board user fees were members of the Maritime Coalition on ob· rvers in Washington believe · that some to cover the entire cost ofthese improvement ·: . ' . ' . . the Cargo Preference Compromise. peopl� 'rri�y be trying to use it as a precedent · The. SIU opposed th�t Plan. · ..\ According to the five experts,, the. wmproto export the:9il from the Nqrth Slope region, . mise on cargo preference was the culmination ' which is prohibited from being exported under of a long cham of events associated with the 81dld 8llfl 'a..t• the provisions of the. Export Administration blended . · credit controversy' which caused a Act. A build and charter program �as introduced seemingly irreparable rift between the mari� in the Senate that would. convert $850 million time arid agrlcultural industries. . in unused Navy funds into a build and charter . uto Cerri9" program that would ejfer n�w �J!lploy�� nt · A Earlier this year, Federal District Judge Jtine opportunities for Amerfoan �n.�<, .< ·�:� . . Green ruled that cargo generated under the ' .. U- : House · Merchant Marine ·Comnlittee ' 'Chairman Watter 8." Jories (D-N.C.) has his Under the .terms of the pro8fain, the U'.$�. aiended Credit Program was subject to the· 50 �ay ' Afuencan-ftag vessels will get a . 50 perpercent Arllerican-flag requirement$ of the 1954 . . . government woqld fund the consuqction Of cent share of the car-carrying trade betwe.en American-ttag vessels in U.S. shipyards, then Cargo Preference Act. Inimediately after the · this country and Japan. He recently introduced decision was handed down, secretary of Ag­ charter the.vessels to private U .S .-flag carrier$ wl®h wouJ4 operate in the foreign trade routes. H:R. .3().55, which he, says "is intended to riculture John Block stoppe d the $500 million balanc� .the support accorded by Japan to its The vessels would. be equipPed with defense .. program. . ... The maritime industry had brought the suit features so th�t they coul<i �rfonn· sup�rt : mariti.tneinciP$ltY," . in large part because the federal government Af Present, J�pan �()ntrols two-thirds of the functions m case of a naf.i<>rial emergency. vetiiclf c� kct, two-thirds of which sails had failed to carry out existing ca(go prefer� President Drozak testifted in favor of this ence laws. While the industry was i,ntent that between Japan and the West Coast of the bilt He noted that it was important to tie the ' 'cargo preference be carried· out to the full · program into some kind of cargo promotional United States. Not one of the 600 vehicle carriers operating worldwide is documented program, such as the use Qf bilateral trade letter of the law," it also saw the need for in the United States. some kind of accommodation with th� agriagreements. I I I I I I I f� r I! I December 1 985 Seafarers I n terna tional Union of North .A merica . A F L-CIO I I I · I I · I I I · · _ I · I I I · I I I I ·. I I I I I _ • :I .I. '1 I ,, II I · · . · · · · • I •• , ;ii '1 I I I I I I I • I I I I I · I I I I • • I Propam · I I I I I I I I I I I I · · I December 1 985 I LOG I 1 5 '><y- - -· · -- - _ ,, ... �Have You Sailed for Apex Marine? "Save a Job-Buy American" Any seaman who worked for the above-named company or its affi l­ iates from April 1, 1985 to the pres­ ent may be entitled to port time compensation. All claims are to be submitted to: Ms. Anne Novotny Marine Personnel Apex Marine Corporation 2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite N-215 Lake Success, New York 11042 Specify your name, rating, social security number, period of time employed, name of ship. Seafarers t'rGm Houston travelled to Thxas' capital of Austin to join in an AFL-CIO "Buy American" raUy last month. Gov. Mark White and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) spoke at the gathering and urged participants to support American-made products. Above, Patrolman Don Anderson, Seafarers Rick Bti'fgess and Paul Berrera, Field Rep. Steve Beede and other SIU supporters display the Union's banner. Does It Really Talk? II � car won't talk maybe •I are Bosun John 0. Gknn SI U in L.A. Anti-Discrimination Rally FOB CJDITftKAS More than 1,000 union members from Southern California, including dozens of SIU members, rallied to protest wage and employment discrimination. The rally was sponsored by a coalition of national women's, civil rights and labor organizations, including the NAACP, the National Organization of Women (NOW) and the Service Employees International Union. Above (I. to r.) are Seafarers Ahmed Yafai and Mohmed Shale; George Samanc, president of Local 9 of the Industrial Union of Marine Shipbuilding Workers of America; Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley, and Local 9 Dispatcher Victor Zuniga. (Photo by Clinton Hayes D, reconling secretary, Local 9) 18 / LOG. / December 1985 �SIU ITB to the Rescue Baltimore Saves 1 O from 2 Small Boats 1n The SIU·contracted Baltimore (Apex Marine) · foiled the killer instincts of Hurricane Kate last month when she plucked 10 survivors out of the stormy Atlantic . The Baltimore, an integrated tug/ barge, was a day out of St. Croix, V . I . and headed fo r New York with a load of petroleum products when the first word of a sailboat' s distress was re­ ceived from the Coast Guard. A 42-foot sailboat, Taxi Dancer, had capsized in the 80-knot winds and 30foot waves generated by Hurricane Kate. Despite the terrible weather , the Baltimore steruned toward the site of the Taxi Dancer� The. five crewmem­ bers from the sailboat were brought onboard. While the rescue of the five was under way , the ship received word that nearby another sailboat had been battered by the storm and its five­ person crew had abandoned ship. The Baltimore was able to make the site in less than two hours and the rescue took about 80 minutes to complete in the hurricane conditions. "If it [the second Fe$Clle] had been on videotape, it would have made a perfect training fil m. It was a textbook rescue , ' ' said Chief Male Qh.uck Sad­ ler. • Capt. Leo Berger, president ofApex Marine Corp. said, "The crew of the -Baltimore is to be commended for its selfless act. The rescue of these two 1 · Day boats is in th� fine tradition of the U . S . merchant marine. " · Rainbow Wins Another Round The fight by an American-flag company to preserve its right to carry military cargo to U . S . bases in Iceland brightened when the U.S. Court of Appeal han ded down a favorable deci ion. Th c urt rut d that until a full i completed, Rainbow Navigation (an MM&P company) must be given. first priority in the carriage rev· of the c , of the Icelalld·boun4 cargo. The U . S . government, under some pressure from Iceland's government, cited Ba,inbow's rates as "excessive" and tried to divert the cargo to foreign-Rag carrie . The 1904 Cargo -Preference Act reserves the vast majority of all U : S . military shipments for American ships. A decision in the case is not expected until 1986. Lakes: OK Despite �arly Freeze A frigid massive cold snap over the Great Lakes in late November and early December did not hinder much Lakes' traffic . Even at Thunder Bay , the mo t nort he rn port, hip were moving i n and out of po rt and there w no delay in loading. Official e ti.mate it would ta.kc about a w k to I 0 day of zero and below temperatures before enough ice could form to hinder traffic. Titanic Memorial Bill Passed The House of Representatives passed a bill in early December to designate the wreck of the recently discovered Titanic a maritime memorial. R sets standards tor exploration, research and possible salvage activities. LNG Taurus Saves Indonesia n Victims Breakdown of Overall Benefits Paid October 1985 Total Benefits for Members Total Benefits for Members' Dependents Total Benefits for Pensioners and Dependents $ Amount 1 , 185,639 668,876 423 ,429 Miseellarieous 2,382,393 Benefits Paid Total Seafarers 1 ,438,034 · Welfare Plan . .. It began when watchman o.s. J .T. Lyons sighted a man 8eatlng in the waters Oft' the � (OaSt. ctmgidg to a pitte or debris. But by the time a rescue alert was ended from the LNG Taanu (Energy Transportation) Sept. 19, 17 people bad been pUlled out or the Singapore Straits shivering, exhausted and afraid. The SIU erew onbelrd.the Tuwru hid launched the No. 2 � to rescue ftff or tbe people. At the request or LNG radio operatort, three s� Navy WSlllllls and one aircraft arrived. The first vessel rescued u ........, ' survivors. Information gathered from the survivors by members or the TOIU'flS crew tndicates dud some 30 people bad been on the boat A""' Yaha. They were on their way to Malaysia trom lndoaesia when their vessel was overturaed by a burst ·or heavy gusting wind. They. had been In the water sb hours before bein& discevered. Pu1idpllting in tllls life-savblg effort were SIU members J.J. Arnold, O.S.; J. Bartono, caqo engiDNI, L.D. � AB; and feDow :f Progtams Total Seafarers Pension Plan Benefits Paid Since the closing of the United States Public Health Hos­ pitals on October 1 , 1981, a total of $51,434,820 has been paid out for member bene­ fits. ABs G. Sllalald and B.P. Glllls. December 1 985 / LOG / 17: ..,.------ - - · · --·-- --· ----·-----·-------- - l �Deep Sea Erwin Oscar Berwald, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. He sailed as QMED. Brother Berwald hit the bricks in th� 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike and the 1948 Wall St. beef. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and is a resident of Houston. Eugene Romano Ceccato, 62 , joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Ceccato walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Ceccato was born in N_ew Philadelphia, Ohio and is a resident of Middlesex, N.J. Jay Charles Cohen, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as an OMU and steward utility. Brother Cohen was on the picket lines in both the 1946 General Maritime ,beef and the 1947 Isth­ mian strike. He last shipped out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Cohen was born in Houston and is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Edwin Davis, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB, bosun and ship's delegate. Brother Davis was born in Alabama and is a resident of Birmingham, Ala. Henry Lawrence Durham, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. in 1956 and shipped chief steward. Brother Durham at­ tended the Piney Point Crews Con­ ference No. 10 in 1970. He last shipped out of the port of Jackson­ ville. Seafarer Durham was born in Oklahoma and is a resident of Jack­ sonville. Johnny Ferro, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Ferro last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Seafarer Ferro was born in Donaldsonville, La. and is a resident of Jacksonville. Jack P. "Digger" Fitzgerald, 60, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an FOWT and engine delegate. Brother Fitz­ gerald also sailed during the Viet­ nam War and hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike and the 1948 Wall St. beef. He was born iri Wel­ lington, New Zealand and is a res­ ident of Brooklyn, N.Y. 18 / LOG I December 1 985 Eddie Hernandez Sr., 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hernandez walked the pick­ et lines in both the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isth­ mian strike. He last shipped out of the port of San Juan, P.R. Seafarer llernandez was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. George Henry Malin, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Malin began sailing in 1947. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Malin is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Chicago, Ill., he is a res­ ident there. . Donald Hicks, 59, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailihg as a recertified bosun. Brother Hicks graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns program in De­ cember 1973. He worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. starting in 1981. Seafarer Hicks was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike, the 1948 Wall St. beef, the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District , Council 37 beef. A native of Fall River, Mass., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Irvin Matthews, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1954 sailing as a cook. Brother Matthews was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Quartermaster Corps in World War II. Seafarer Matthews was born in Pensacola, Fla. and is a resident of Mobile. Ben Hill McLendon, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as an AB, bosun and 2nd mate for District 2, MEBA starting in 1969. Brother McLendon graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship­ MEBA District 2 School, Brooklyn, N.Y. He was born in Savannah and is a resident there. Arne Wessel Hovde, 66, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore. He is a recertified bosun. . Brother Hovde graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo!iuns program .in Jµly 1974. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef; the 1947 Isthmian strike and the 1948 Wall St. beef. Seafarer Hovde was born in Norway. A naturalized U.S. citizen, Hovde is a resident of Phila­ delphia. James Joseph McLinden, 62,joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother McLinden last shipped out of the port of Philadelphia. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resi-1 dent there. John George Katsos, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1955 sajling as a cook . and Gsu� Brotllef Katsos al o is . a. hi toy{-: teacher. He is a veteran of the U.S. Anny during World War II and the Korean War. Seafarer Katsos was born in Waltham, Mass. and is a resident of Reno, Nev. John William McNellage, 59,joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Mc'­ Nellage is a PFC veteran of the Army of the United States during the Korean War. He was born in Mobile and is a resident there. John Wilbert McCauley, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1947 sailing as an AB. Brother McCauley hit the bricks in both the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He last shipped out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Mc­ Cauley was born in Virginia and is a resident of Houston. Charles Misak Jr., 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and shipped AB and recerti­ fied bosun. Brother Misak worked on the Sea-Land shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1966 to 1974. He was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. and is a resident there. Dominador Zambra Lutero, 71, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a steward gen­ eral utility. Brother Lutero was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y; Harbor beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II . Seafarer Lutero last shipped out of the port of San Francisco. Born in the Philippines, he is a resident of Stockton, Calif. Roque Rosario Macaraeq, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port -of New York sailing as a cook and SB. Brother Macaraeq graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards program in July 1 980. He was born in the Philippine Is. and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ ' farer Macaraeq is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Anthony Leon Kazmierski, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Kazmierski was born in New Jersey and is a resident of New York City. 1 ·· William George Moody Jr.; 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Moody graduated from the Aridrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile in 1959. He is a veteran of both the U.S. Navy during World War II an d the U.S. Army during the Ko­ rean W�. Seafarer Moody was born in Alabama and is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. George Edward Renate, 63,joined , the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed chief electrician and QMED. Brother Renate last shipped out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. He was born in Ecuador. A naturalized U.S. citizen, Seafarer Moody is a resident of San Fran· cisco. �Warren R,ay Shmpl, 6$,join�dthe . SIU in the P<Jrt of evi York in ' 1 968 ; He.Jastshipped LNG QMEJ:>.;y .·· 2. Brother Shoun is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, the Korean War arid the Vietnam · War. He Jast shipped out of the port of orfolk. Seaf!U'er Shoun . was b()tri in Envin, Terui. and i a . • . Frank Wong, 65 , joiried the SIU iri ·the port ,of�New . YQtk m 1951, He .Sailed as a �un. Bfother w:(jrig worked 'on the Sea-Land Shore.,. gang, Port Elizabeth, N .J� from'·l 966 to 1978. He hit the bricks in :the 1965 Di strict Council 37 beef. Seafarer Wong was born in China and i a naturalize.d U ,$; citizen. Wong . i a re idcnfof'Ncw York City� · resident thefe. · · ·· , · . ·· . · J_,... · Warfield, 61 , joined the SIU fu 1945 in the. port of New . Orleans sailing as a chief c()C)k. .Brother Warfield was born in Lou­ isi8rta and is a resident of New · . (. . ... '. . . Breit 1 _..81 liillll . 1 · : . .\ . . .. . ' . . · �-: .. Thomas "Thni" Sam.iel Green, 6s, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich. in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for the Arnold Transit Co. which be he� to organize. Brother Green bqpm sailing in 193S. He last shipped out of the port of AJaonac , Mich. Laker Green w GeneralMaritimc beef. He was born in North cWolina and i a re ident of CoiJtjock. N.C. Clarence Lee Wh{te, 65, joined the· $1U in. 1943 in the port of New •. York : Brother Wbite graduated from the; Uniqn'$'.Recertified ChiCf Stew­ . ards Program jn 1981. He received a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Iberville. Seafarer White was born in Ala6ama and is a res­ ident of the Bronx, N . Y . . · .. ., Kirby McLean Wright, fiO, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as a bosun, AB · . and deck delegate. Brother Wright walked the picket line in the 1 946 Orleans. . · · born m Wisconsilfand is a' resident Mich. of Mackinac Is. , · ·.· · · · .. .:.· · j John Thomas Waltich, 64, joined . . ,,:. , K N O W YO U R R I G H TS KNOW YOUR . RIGHTS · . TITUTIO FINANC1AL . The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. . es and Inland Waters Di trict mak peciftc pro ision for safeg uardin g the membershi p's .. mon y and Union fi n a nc . The con t itution requ i re a derailed audit by crt ificd P\jblic Accountants ev ery three month.$; �hi ch r� t be ubmitted to the membership ,by . tbe\ SC<:retary-lreasurer. A quarterly finance �omroit�ee . of rank and file members, elected by the membership; ' makes exa.mination each quarter of the finances of the un· n and· reports full their ftndin and recommendan . m hl mitt . m ma e d tin reports, specific recommendations and sepa rate fin di ngs. . . · . ·. ::· ' I KNOW YOUR . RIGHTS · :--:/ : -�·":.;.: · ., the Union in the.port of Detroit in 1960 and JiipPed: conveyonnan� Brother Waltic h is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. fo World War ll; He w born in King ton; Pa. and is a . resident of Toledo , Ohio. TRU All trust f,unds of the SIU Atlantic, Ulf. Lakes and l rillind Waters District are administered in. accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agrecmen AH these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of th fund shall equally consist. of Union and management rep nt tiv�s .and their altetnates. All expenditures and di c m c n t of tr · t funds are m ade only upon approval h · a majorit y of the tiu tees� All trust fund finaneiahe<:ords are available at the headquarters of the various trusf'fuh >; , . as well as all other details, then the member .should immediately notify . headquarters. , '' ., · SHIPPING RIGHT$: Y ur . of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: .Aaps "Red" Campbel �. Seatare,n � Board · 5281 Audi Way and BrttaDnla Way Prince Georp. Coimty · · c_, Spriap, Md. :20746 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail- able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your. contract rfghts, as well a s your obligations, suEih as filing for OT . on the proper sheets_and i n the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU . ' · ·· ·. . EDITORlAI} Pol.ICY - THE LOG. The Lug has · · traditionally refrained from publishing any arricle serving '�· the . political p u rposes of any indivWual in t� Union o�er • . , Qf<,,"'e�her,. It has also refrained. from . publishing articles d med ham1ful to the Union or its collective membership. Thi t blished policy has been reaffirmed . by membership action ar. the September. t 9(iO;. meetirigS ' in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOg policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board rtiay· delegate. from among its . ranks. one individual to carry out this'responsibility. · ·· PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid · Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers A ppeals Board. · · ' • ' . ' •' "•I ' . . so affected ·' i • L RIG All mcmben are JU ranlccd equal in employment nd . membe of the IU. Th are clearly set forth In the SIU c n titution and .in .SEAF�RERs. POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. S P AD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro· · patrolman OJ'. 01ber Union official. in your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest S I U port agent. . · .. in all Union balls; If you feel there has been any violation "." - , ', • ' :·. ' •, - ' the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may he discrimi­ nated against because of race. creed. color. sex and na­ t ional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he. should notify U n ion headquarters. · hlppipg ri hts and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your abipp i na rights. Copies of these con tracts are posted and availlble ' righ ·. · �. r4ghts ·. · AL . RfGHTS AND OBLIGA· 110 opi f 1hc IU , ri t i t u r i n ar� avaiiable in all Union hall . A l l mcmhcrs hould obi in capi o f thl con l i t ut ion familiarize lhem Iv a. t ith i con­ tent . Any t.i me Y9U feel .an member r office r i . auempt· ing.to deprive you of any con sti 1 ution I right or ohli ation, by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc., • < · to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an officiill Union receipt is given for same. Under no c.ircumt nccs �oul<.l �1'Y rnember ay any money for any reason , unless he iS giveri such receipt. In the event anyone attempts io tequire any such payment be · made Without supplying . a receipt. or if a member is required lo make a payment an9 i s given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should inm1ettiately he reported to Union headquarters. p cee.ds are used fo further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In -connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihuti<m may be Solicited or received because of force. job discrimination, . financial reprisal, or .threat of SU<;h conduct, or as a con ­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. H a contribution is made by reason of the above improper .conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD bf certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Sup· port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli· t ical and social interests. and American .trade union concepts. 1 lht any .� a member feels Cbat any et the above ·rtpta ..... been violated, or that be lias been cleeW Ids � r:tlfat et arteM to Unloa r«el'ds or lnft>rinadon, be should lmmedla•ely nodfy SIU President F.._. Drozak at Headquarters by certifted mail, return receipt requfSted. The address a 5201 Autb Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Spttnp, Md. 20746• . , AMERICAN IS BEAUTIFUL . luyAmerlcan.�. and· look f,or the Unlon Label . . UNION LABEL AND SERVICE TRADES DEPARTMENT. AFL-CIO • " December 1 .985 l LOG l 19 · �Deep Sea Pensioner May­ nard Keith Adams, succumbed to lung failure in Northwest Hospita(, Seattle on Nov. 10. Adams Brother ',joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Adam.s was born in Kansas and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place and his ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are a daughter, Cindy L. Rosted of Seattle ; a brother, Glenn of Fowler, Colo . , and a sister, Muro Beier of Medford, Ore. 71, (APL). He first sailed on the West Coast in 1957. Seafarer Brown was born in Miller City, Ill . and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Bonney-Watson Crema­ tory, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; two sons, Robert and Ricky, and four daughters , Valerie of Seattle, Vicky , Sandra and Malenda. · Pensioner Curtis 68, died Anderson, on Nov. 1 . Brother Anderson joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New York sailing in the stew­ ard department. He walked the picket lines in both the 1946 General Mari­ time beefand the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Anderson was born in Vir­ ginia and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Marie of Smithfield, Va. 56, Nov. 4. Louis Basta, died on Brother Bastajoined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook and baker. He was on the picket line in the 1 961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Basta worked as a baker in a Brooklyn, N. Y. bakery from 1946 to 1955 and was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. A native of Brooklyn, he was a resident of Douglaston, N. Y. Surviv­ ing is a sister, Pearl Corrado of Doug­ laston. Pensioner Joseph Pensioner Dioscoro Delacruz, 75, passed away on October 3 1 . Brother Delacruz joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the stew­ ard department . He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer De­ lacruz was born in the Philippine Is­ lands and was a resident of Santurce, P.R. Surviving is his widow, Hermi­ nia. Claude Blanchard, 67, died on Nov. 23 . . Brother Blanchard joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing as a bo­ sun. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and was a resident of Galveston, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Gladys and a son, Paul of Port Arthur. Pensioner Sam Brown, 69, suc­ cumbed to a stroke in the Virginia Ma­ son Hospital, Seat­ tle on Oct. 14. Brother Brown joined the SIU­ merged Marine Cooks and Steward Union in the port of Seattle in 1978 sailing as a chief steward for American President Lines 20 I LOG I December 1 985 Michael Foley died Frank aboard ship on Nov. 5 . Brother Foley joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He was a resident of Phila­ delphia. Surviving is a sister, Thelma Esposito of Philadel­ phia. a�� �t::!� J. William �on Jr., "Sonny" 49, di«t­ on Nov. 2 . Brother Gironjoined the SIU i)l the port of Seattle in 1 970 sailing as an AB · and deck dele­ gate. He was born in Seattle and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Dorothy Cortez of Redwood City, Calif. Pensioner John Gomes, Leo 74, passed away on Nov. 5. Brother Gomes joined the SIU in 1945· in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Mary ; a son, Paul of Mobile , and a daughter, Theresa Bums of Bir­ mingham, Ala. Hollis Hubert Johnson, 64, died on Nov. 18. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a chief elec• trician and QMED. ---- . He attended the 1975 Piney Point Crews Conference. Sea­ farer Johnson was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. Born in Enville, Tenn . , he was a resident of Henderson, Tenn. Surviving are his mother, Dora of Henderson and a sister, Lee Hodge of Redlands , Calif. Marion Kruljak died on Oci. 1 5 . Brother Kruljak joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. Pensioner Juan P. Lagonero died on Nov. 6. Brother Lagonero joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union in the port of San Fran­ cisco. He retired in 1964. .. Calvin Ray Mc­ Christian, 32, died on Nov. 1 7 . Brother McChristian joined the SIU following his . graduation from the .. Seafarers Harry ,,Lundeberg School of I Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1970. He sailed as a cook. Seafarer McChristian was born in Houston and was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Nannie Eckford and his step­ mother, Catherine Crosby, both of Houston. . Pensioner Victor O'Briant, 75, passed away in the Hartford (Conn.) Hospital on Oct. 1 5 . Brother O'­ Briantjoined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sail­ ing in the steward department. He was born in North Carolina and was · a:.resident of Head­ land , Ala. Surviving are his widow, Louise ; a daughter, Meave Carriker, and another relative, Florence. Carri­ ker, both of.Headland. Pensioner August Frederick Reich, 76, passed away on Nov. 1 8 . Brother Reich joined the SIU in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1967 sailing as a FOWT. He was born in San Fran­ cisco and was a resident of San Carlos , Calif. Surviving i s a son, Conrad of Daly City, Calif. Gilbert Eugene Riegel, 57, died on Nov. 2 1 . Brother Riegel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 963 . He was born in Reading, Pa. and was a resident of Seattle . Surviving are his widow, Patricia; hisfather, Frank, and a brother, Ken, both of Takoma Park, Md. Pensioner Edwin Evans Ritchie Sr., 64, died on Nov. 1 5 . Brother Ritchie joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He be­ gan sailing in 1946 and hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1 947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Ritchie was born in Noxapater, Miss. and was a resident of Picayune, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Annie and a sister, Naomi of Prichard, Ala. Ronald Robidoux, Roland 29, died on Nov. 8. Brother Robidoux joined the SIU following his graduation from Pi­ ney Point in 1980. He was born in Rhode Island and was a resident of Blackstone, Mass. Surviving is his mother, Lucille of Blackstone. Pensioner Pedro G. Tantiado passed away on Oct. 25. Brother Tantiado joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. He retired in 1972. Pensioner Nome Robert White, 62, died on Nov. 14. Brother White joined the SIU in 1 948 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. He was a former mem­ ber of the SUP. Seafarer White walked the piCket. l,ines in the 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike and the 1948 Wall St. beef. White was born in Oklahoma and was a resident of Pearl River, La. Surviving are his widow, Alvina and a daughter, Marla Kelley of Marrero, La. 1bok Lim Yee died on Oct. 15. Brother Yee joined the SIU-merged MC&SU in the port of San Francisco. &mt Lakes Pensioner James D. XidiaS, 86, passed away in Athens, Greece on Oct. 29. Brother )(idiasjoined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He began sailing in 1926 and hit the bricks in the 1 946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Xidias was born in Phastros , Greece and was a resident of Athens. Surviving are his widow, Adamantia and another rela­ tive, Helen Xidias of Phastros . Pensioner Willis Edward Bierly, 64, died on Nov. 13. Brother Bierly joined the Union in the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1964 sailing as a FOWT for the American and .Boland and Cor­ nelius Steamship companies. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army during World War II. Laker Bierly was born in Fairfield, Pa. and was a resident of Cleveland. Surviving are two daugh­ ters , Debra Riggs of Cleveland and Bonnie Collins of Amhurst, N .H. Pensioner Carl Laurentius Larsson passed away in Sweden on Sept. 28. Brother Larsson joined the Union in the port of Detroit. He retired in 1 965 and resided in Erie, Pa. He was a member of the Independent Order of Svithiod, Verdandi Lodge No. 3 , Chi­ cago, Ill . Surviving are his widow, Nels-Ruth; five nephews. �payoff, ancl ·a discussion was held pertain­ ing to the pension buy-out. A vote of thanks was given to the steward dep�rtment for a job wet! dPne. N&xt·p<>rt: New. Orteans, La. ' D �i8st Of Sll�ps . 11eet�n11s. . . LNG C.,.ICC>ftN (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), October 27-:-Sec:retary Ed­ ward Haber. No disputed OT. There is $485 in the ship;s fund. Communications received from Camp SpriQgs included the . tanker C()ntract fl:om the. NM U and the union scale. They were posted tor all to read and compare. The crew were advised to use the main deck so as not to bother those members off watch sleeping by slamming doors and other loud noises. The bosun also advised crewmembers to take advan­ tage of the educational opportunities at Piney Point and said he · has applications if anyone is interested. A vote of thanks was given to the steward dapartment for their good food, great poOI parties, and delicious salad bars. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Arun, Indonesia. GOLDEN ENDEAVOR (Westchester Marine), October &-Chairman Paul M. Butterworth; Secretary James W. Barnett; Deck Delegate James i:: ·. Kash; Eilgine Delegate Ralph G. Griffin; Steward •Dele­ gate Barney Johnson. No disputed OT reported. The captain and the chief engi­ neer extend their thanks to the crewmem� . bers of the Golden Endeav0r Who ttimed to helping with the boiler repairs. They expect the boiler to be working very soon and will then attempt to resume speed. Everyone was asked to help conserve water while the repairs are being. com­ pleted. A reminder was given as to com­ pany policy regardln g overt1�e: no over­ time Wednesday . thrOUgh Sunday or on holidays . except for emergencies by order of the �tain. Next ports: Suez Canal, Port Su dan. - tober 27-Chairman R. Schrun; Secretary R. Principe; Educational Director R. Hoff­ man; Engine... Delegate Frank E. White. Three hours disputed or were reported in the engine department; otherwise, every­ thing is running smoothly. A letter was received from SIU Vice President "Red" Campbell; explruning the tanker trade sit­ uation and enclosing a copy of the NMU contract to see how that union Is resporid­ ing to the shipping situation. A motion was made to find out why members aboard the MN Courie� are not getting war zone pay on the Persian G ulf run. And a vote of thank$ was given to the steward depart­ ment for a job well dg9't ... ' •, t"' . puted OT reported. Thanks to the success of various .poo l s, the ship 's fund now has 1 �. ot whk:h $8 waa .apant on 1he pur- . chase of a case of soda. The · ship wlll al'riVe .at Diego Garcia on Thursday, Oct. 3J . . The mess .halls are closed every day frcim Q:45 to 9:45 for cleaning, The steward stated that "if there are no objections, the cadetS wltl be allowed to eat with the crew." A show of hands revealed no objections. Also, members went reminded that the .Jf::anyone crew lounge is not for s wants. to lie down on the sofa, they shoutd r�membei'fo. remove their shoes first. The educational director· �ad about the . up­ grading facilities at Piney .Point and urged all members to take advantage · of them. The U.S. Navy celebrated its 210th birthday on Oct. 1 3. The commodore expressed · his �titude to the steward depa rtment for · leeping . _ . CPL LOUIS J. HAUGE .IR. (Maersk Unes), October 27-Chaimlan. K.. Koutouras; Secretary G� �ny; Educational Director. A. . Okn>gley; 't:>eck Delegate Bob Shaw; '. · Engine Delegate Ben Conway; Steward Delegate Thomas Wiehl. No dis­ •' G,halrmaii D.O,. Fleming; Secretary E. Har­ ris; Educational Director R.M. Stewart; Deck Delegate John Japper; Engine Delegate D.F. Gardner; Steward Delegate Felix Ca­ ma�. NQ beefs or disputed OT reported. The chrutinan reported that the vessel will discharge at Guam and Japan this trip; then will � back to Singapore for an­ other load. CreWmembers were urged to take advantage of the facilities at Piney Point for upgrading their skills. A discussion was held on the Union's proposed pension buy-out. From the information members have received so far, they feel they cannot accept the. plan, . but wlll · need to talk with someone wt)O h• mor� lntorm.i1on . Th�re se,ms. .� ,be a,n Qi! CQnta.m .n�t19n P.ro,bletn with the drinking water abc>ard Ship. The chairman will talk to the captain about the problen(. If. no action is taken, he'll contact the PUblic Health Service in Guam. Next ports: Guam, Japan and Singapore. decorating the lounge, and · to Bill, the baker, for his delicious cake . . . and for the soda that was donat8d by the ship's fund. Another, and more Serious, message was received-this one a telex from Navy headquarters. It stressed the need for "heightened security awareness," espe­ cially for all aboard an American�flag ship. "Terrorism is a very real threat in today's world," it stated. Next pe>rt: Diego Garcia. 11/V COURIER (Ocean Carriers), Oc­ . llOYU (OCean Carriers), October 2()-­ · . •· . · ·. · · · INDEPENDENCE (American Hawaii Cruises), October �hairman T.W. Las­ ater; Secretary Duane Wong; Educational Director William Turner. No disputed OT reported. The chairman asked Jhat an questions � Qirected to the main ISsue at hand, namety''entry of the S.S. Uberte into the American cruise matket. He also.aSl<ed · for Union solldatlty and departmental Co­ operation. The SIU patrolman explained to the crew the need to pull together for the good of all Union members and to support the SIU on all issues in order to remain a strong organization. The bosun then asked tor . . · SEA·LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), October 20-Chai rman Ted To­ lentino; Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco; Ed­ UQational Director James W. Duffy; Engine Delegate L.D. Chappetta; Steward Dele­ gate F.A. Abello. No disp1,1ted OT reported. There. is $20.25 in the ship's fund. The , ...sh p's chairman recognized .the · difficulties of the steward department and expressed his wish · that the Union and Sea-Land review the existing daily workload of the steward utility (GSU). The one hour over­ time for cleaning and making up, on a daily basis, nine .bunks for the licensed officers ,.is �� chicl(�f�. And it was stres.sed that all .crewmembers must join efforts in . keeping up the crgw lounge, the taUlldry JQOm, the passag8Ways and the . firSt deck · toilet l'OOf11. Everyone Is respc)o$1bte· . for k ng the · ship neat and c. �- NEJxt " ports: LC>ng Beach and Oakland,. Calif. . . . .· . • . ! �NOE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 19-Chalrmah R. Rivera; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director C. Sullivan; Deck Del­ egate G. Ortiz; Engine Delegate J. Mixon; Steward Delegate G. Bloncourt No beefs or disputed OT reported. A letter was received from-Vice President "Red" Camp­ bell . a.bout · the disputed OT from the last � STAR C)F TEXAS (Trtan Navigation), November �airman Gene Paschall ; secretary I.A. Fletcher; Deck Delegate Arthur Fennell ; Engine Deleg8te Micha81. a show of hands supporting 1he SIU on the Uberte and 11H other .Issues It was unanimous, with 1 1 0 members in attend­ ance. Louie Walder, a bartender on the Independence, gave his personal testi­ mony about working without a contract on a foreign-flag vessel. He told of the long hours and other hardships crewmembers had to endure. Next port: Hono ulu, Hawaii. eepi ·. :St. . . . Angelo; Steward Delegate Clifford · will be ice cream for the crew at all times. Report to the LOG: "The crew and officers got · to shop for beautiful wood carvings while in Matadi (Zaire). We were all sorry that our QMEO injured his back and had to fly home ffom Monrovia." Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), October 20-Chairman John P. Davis; Secretary Robert H. Forshee; Deck Delegate Robbynson H. Suy; Engine Del­ egate David Terry Jr. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $oo.<J in tl)e ship's fund with the addition of $300 from the baseball pool s. The chairman re-empha­ sized the need to stay away from drugs, using as an example the recent discharge of a crewmember who failed the drug test given aboard ship. A basketball was pur­ chased and punching b�� ordered, and the educational director announced that he is . going. to arrange . for nlc>re. magaiiOeS and news�pers . onb()ard the Taurus, All communications were posted, and a hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward ·department for a job well done. Next ports: Bontang, Indonesia and Himeji, Japan. This tropical poolside mural was painted in his spare time by David Reilly, steward assistant on the LNG Capricorn. · ·.Offidat ships minutes &tao were � · frcim .the . folng lowi vessels: .. · AMBASSADOR AMERICAN CONDOR CAGUAS q< E7 .;/. ' · Fuertado. No beefs or di8puted OT re­ ported, although the engine department has been short one QMED since Monrovia. The chairman reported a good trip with no problems. He talked about the .changes in the shipping industry and the impe>rtance MOKU PAHU OMI HUDSON OMI MISSOURI OMI SACRAMENTO OVERSEAS MARILYN PATRIOT PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. remember to support the SPAD program. Articles in the current LOG were discussed, and everyone was asked to be sure to report all necessary repairs. A vote of thanks was given to the steward · depart­ ment for the fine food and good service in the cafeteria. It is hoped the . freezer will be replaced. in the shipyard so that there ST. LOUIS SEA-LAND DEVELOPER SEA-LAND INNOVATOR SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND PACER SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAND VENTURE SEA-LAND VOYAGER SUGAR ISLANDER WESlWARD VEtm.IRE · of� adVan\ageof the upgr:adingcourses at' Piney Poirlt. He also asked everyone to · IS 8001£ YOUR PROBLEM ? WE CAN JIELP YOU �OLVE IT. PORTLAND FOR A�!l/G'TANCE WITJ.I EITJ..1£12 PROBLEM CONTACT TJIE A.R.C. OR YOUR PORT AGENT I , December 1 985 I LOG / 21 i'. . �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 16 3 3 8 3 2 2 2 5 Port 14 56 0 7 12 2 9 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port 3 4 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5 Port HEADQUARTERS 0 6 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301 ) 899-0675 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10 0 5 0 0 5 Totals All Departments . ....... 11 36 13 7 13 24 82 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. * * "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 16 15 33 32 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (31 3) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1 21 6 E. Baltimore St. 21 202 (301 ) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOV. 1-30, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class.B Class C Port Gloucester . . . . . New York . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . Jacksonville . . . . San Francisco . . Wilmington . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 68 9 4 10 11 53 27 37 26 24 22 8 42 0 2 350 1 16 12 6 12 1 8 14 6 6 4 2 22 6 0 7 117 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 3 56 3 4 10 1 42 48 25 15 25 16 6 28 0 1 283 Port 1 20 1 2 4 0 26 38 17 5 5 10 13 5 0 6 153 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 10 1 290 Old River Rd. 441 1 3 (21 6) 621 -5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (21 8) 722-41 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 2 4 0 7 2 0 0 8 1 27 13 11 25 23 76 58 69 62 57 25 6 78 0 3 641 230 22 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 1 0 3 1 0 0 2 88 9 18 22 16 57 42 37 35 48 14 5 51 0 6 5 13 2 2 9 5 7 6 12 14 19 3 22 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J. NEW YORK, N.Y. 30 5 32 12 12 24 9 13 26 21 18 10 5 29 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 1 1 Rogers St. 01 930 (61 7) 283-1 1 67 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 968 1 3 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1 221 Pierce St. 77002 (71 3) 659-51 52 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 331 5 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . .-• . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . NWI Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 1 33 7 8 7 7 39 26 22 12 15 7 5 24 0 4 217 2 7 1 1 5 1 12 4 3 2 5 2 16 3 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 188 1 22 2 4 3 8 19 9 40 4 19 2 4 12 0 2 0 9 2 0 1 3 3 1 4 6 5 1 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 1 27 1 4 12 1 31 20 36 15 36 8 14 6 0 1 0 33 1 3 5 1 21 7 36 12 14 5 11 8 0 0 4 42 5 5 8 2 12 14 9 12 19 4 1 19 4 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 2 0 1 2 1 49 0 0 0 0 31 1 5 3 3 39 34 15 16 17 8 3 10 0 3 Port 0 6 2 1 0 1 19 8 3 4 7 2 10 6 0 1 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 t 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 20 450 124 15 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 2 1 0 70 1 0 0 0 46 1 6 10 19 35 15 90 20 41 9 9 16 0 0 4 12 3 6 3 13 3 3 9 0 13 2 25 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 43 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gloucester . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . San Francisco . . . Wilmington . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·' · . . . . . . ........... ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 59 35 203 0 11 1 2 3 0 17 16 5 2 11 2 72 0 0 1 1 43 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 64 0 0 0 167 88 317 100 46 0 55 2 0 10 2 29 12 101 33 35 12 12 21 0 0 7 63 14 6 20 16 20 28 35 39 50 14 101 28 0 5 1 8 0 1 0 0 7 4 4 0 3 3 1 47 1 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............. 157 262 163 0 Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 875 502 206 674 Gloucester . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . JaGksonville . . . . . San Francisco . . . Wilmington . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . Totals-. . . . . . . . . **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Trip Reliefs CLEVELAND, Ohio 0 0 0 324 446 366 1 80 138 1 ,732 900 179 262 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. * * "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was up . from the month of October. A total of 1 , 1 82 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1 ,1 82 jobs shipped, 608 jobs or about 51 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 1 33 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip rellef program began on April 1 , 1 982, a total of 1 ,939 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I December 1 985 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201 ) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1 640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-091 6 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (61 7) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 701 30 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1 -800-325-2532 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 1 1 232 (71 8) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 1 1 5 Third St. 235 1 0 (804) 622-1 892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 1 91 48 (21 5) 336-381 8 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301 ) 994-001 0 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 941 05 (41 5) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1 057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 1 6 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 981 2 1 (206) 441 - 1 960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 G ravois Ave. 631 1 6 (31 4) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 2 1 st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (21 3) 549-4000 �Marine POW Ending , in Life of Merchant . By Kevin Leary (Reprinted from the San Francisco Chronicle, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1985) . . in the Woo Sung prison camp in China fits to the mercharit marines. "I've been trying to get him some until the end of the war. help from the VA for a year, first for Armstrong survived the harsh.POW his alcoholism and ·now for this . life and was liberated in 5eptember of 1945' out he emerged ffom _captivity ' . They L U�ll me he wasn't in the milit8.ry ; h.e \\ias just a civilian who with a devastating case of tuberculosis that ended his merchant marine ca­ got captui:ed. They don't even tr;'" to . artswet my questions. reer. His son ·believes the experience left "My father went through hell for . this country, and now they turn away him with a seric>us drinking pro�lem , and say, ' Sorr)r, that's just the way it that may have led 'to A"*-strong's is.' " current life-threatening ailment. · On October 2, Armstrong 9r�hecl · his. car in . mi nor drunken dnVing ' · : · accident in :Which he bumped hi bead . ' · After that mishap, the veteran· radio ·. announcer _decided to seek help at the . ,· . alcoholic rehabilitation clinic t Feather ' River · Hospital in : P&.radi e, Butte ·. · · County. . ' '. .· · Wheri. he was admitted, he \\'.�s · frs a familiar refrain to diagnosed as having pneumonia. On many bi t ter .sailors who served aboard October 7, while being examined, merchant ships in World War II. More Armstrong stopped bre at hing suf� than 6,000 of them.died aboard supply fered a _heart atta�k and .:has been in a and Ger'." ships unk by th� coma ever since. man · . they femed equipment to war His medi�at ·prognosis _ is _ not : go�:' zones, yet they are not considered The doctors say he wiU·�bably nof . veterans , come out of the coma, and if he does After years of petitions by seamen he'll probably be brain damaged , " his . ·· seeking veteran status , the governson said. ment position was state.d in 1982. by "It's not fair that he went through all that suffering in the war · and n w : Secretary of.the Air Force Verne Orr: everyone�s tumitlg away from him "While the servi . . of the American .. said David nn trong. "The Vele.ran .. . . merchantmarin during,World War II Adrrlini tra,ti n refu highly qieritoriqus contrib. to .8JCUll be.ne.: · . .. Timothy Armstrong, a well-known all-night Chico radio disc jockey, re­ mained in a deep coma yesterday and his doctorS do not expect him to Uve • . It is yet another tragedy in the life of a hard-luck guy· who spent nearly four years in a Japanese prisoner-of- · war qimp during World War II and never completely recovered from the ' experience . Even now,. his son, David Arm­ strong, a Colusa restaurant owner, thinks hi� dad is getting a raw deal ftom t�. t.LS, government, which de­ nies veterans benefits to merchant sea- men. . ' L I I ' 'He's been in a coma since October 7, and he's just about gone through his health insurance, " said David, owner of the Hu.ngry Farmer restau­ rant. "I want some help from the . Veterans Administration, but they're just turning their backs on him . " The elder Armstrong, 6'.2, was a merchant seaman, ser¥ing aboard the freighter Malama, carrying weapons . and radar equipment to the Philippines on Jan. 1 , 1942, whe n·'tfie ship was bombed and �- y the Japanese. Th 2 crewinen and five soldiers . .. .. ard were taken pri ner d he!d . _ I · I .. . ' i. ' . ) father · went .t hro�gh: h e1.1. for thi$ c:ountry' . . l . 'j I l I I l l i � l 1 ·t I i \ l ll l j l l I l 1 ,,Timothy Armstrong's story is one of the .more tragic examples of what happened to many American merchant seamen following World,War II. While most went on to lead normal and productive lives, many carried the Saffie type of battle scars veterans of the armed services did'. But · seamen had few places to tum to for help. The number ofWorld War II seamen is dwindling, and soon the government won't have to worry about its obliga­ tion to .the men who served and died for their country. What the U-boats started, time will finish. · Apart from unions and other seg­ ment of the maritime industry, the bravery; patP,.otism and sacrifices of these seamen will probably fade from memory, because there i� nothing to remind the American people. "Most everyone visits veterans' graves throughout the wofld. But very few talk about the graves at the bottom Of t� ocean . ' ' . Aretired �arer wrote those lines. Verner Anderson, who'sailed through­ out World War II, may have found the reason which explains why so many care so little. He noted that veterans' cemeteries . and memorials are scattered ··throughout the nation and the world as reminders for. those of us who have benefited from others' . ,.. sacrif\ces. " But no one can visit those ceme­ teries because they are a mile below. That's one cemetery they don't spend · · · · . - . · · · · ·· . 40;:fear-old · · · . JaJ)rulese · . anti w�� . . . facing east, west, south and north. · If persons wish to donate to the prQject, they may send their contri- . . · t>uii0n - 1o: any 111oney on for upkeep. That's prob· ably why they forget about · the mer­ chant marine." Despite the stories of men such . as Armstrong, it is. doubtful that the fed­ eral government can · be spurred into action to grant any kind of veteran's benefits to merchant seamen. Years of efforts by d�dicated<$f0Ups have produced few results. But to their . . credit these gr90ps keep on fighting. While these . merebant marine vet. erans may nev r: receive their due, there is one group · :that is trying to keep the memory alive and give the survivors at least a little respect: The American Merchant Mariners Memor­ ial Corp. That group has submitted a design . and selected a site for a memorial in New York City. It is headed by Adm. Thomas A. King, the. superintendent . . of the Merchaiit MarfueACademy, and • .··, the honorary chairnian is Lane Kirk­ land, president of the AFL-CIO. La­ bor, management and government rep­ resentatives are involved. King said plans call for the memorial to be between Battery Place Park cµid· the Fireboat Docking Pier at the south­ western tip of Manhattan Island, where the Hudson River meets . the upper New York Bay. The names of the 6,500 mariners killed in World War Il will be ptacea in a time capsule at the memorial, King said . . The design calls for four prows (from actual ships) to be set e · · · · Adm. Thomas King The American Merchant Mariners Memorial Corp. .. . ·· · . · . .· . .. & VA 'sayl? · . . . • . . · " '•' dePrlv� . · ': !f My war effort and was often conducted within combat zones, it lacked the characteristics of active military service as defined by law.'' That . reaSQning infuriates Arm­ strong; who hasjust about given up hope that his father will get VA help. "But I'm going to fight this for as long as it takes," he said yesterday . "Now it's a matter of principle. There must be thousands of old merchant of die benefits seamen'.being they deserve . > : ·. . . • · .. � � ·1 am going. to keep · ing W.til ' ilie govemD1 nt o r the: they're S-0.rry and admits they've made a mistake and should have helped my father. " The elder Armstrong has been an announcer and disc jockey for Chico radiO station KPAY for 25 yeats. . During the past . several years he worked, the midnight to 6 a.m. slot, playing . easy-listening music and providing a frost alert for farmers. "He's a good man and everyone knew him," said KPAY general manager Monty Ivey, who tried in September to have Armstrong admitted to an alcohol detoxification center under a veterans program . ·.· "But the VA screened him out and deraied him benefits, " said Ivey. " I fO}ey had accepted him,who knows :.··. what mi�t hav h ppen d/' . -­ · . · Edit() rial M:· 'Time fop Re peCt t · uted to the success of the American • ··- a . Corna tht'f · .Merchant Marine Ac demy . •. Kings Point, N.Y. 1 1024-1699 While the government may continue . fu those who r¥e<r t.beli c0un- . . try in World War D tbeY Jtave for deeades; this memorial gives everyone a chance to show a little respect. . That's not too much to ask. i&riore · · WWI I "Mulberry" Vets WinVeteran's Benefits Merchant eamen who took part in Operation Mulberry on D- Oay have been granted veteran ' latu by the Department of Defen e . It i e timated th t o n ly about 200 of the I ,000 merchant amen who participated io the operation arc till alive. Operation Mulberry involved 32 hip which were tripped down and filled with explo ive . After tho hip cro ed the Engli b Channel under heavy fire the day before D-D y they discharged troop to landing craft bortly after midnight. They were anchored off the Normandy t under heavy fire. When th crew left the hip on the landing craft, all 32 hip were blown up and unk-to be used br waters for the invaion ite. More than 6 500 merchant men died in World War II, but until thi ti n only six had been granted veteran ' talus, even though groups of dietician , telephone opcrato and phy ical therapi ts were granted those righ . " I applaud the deci ion. The e men d crvc i t , but o many the do also. I am disappointed they have been turned down," IU Pre idcnt Frank Drozak "d . The M ulberry veteran are now eligible for I w-co t VA medical care , low interc t loan and burial in military ccmeterie . Following a li t of hip in the operation . If you believe you are qualified, contact your local Vet­ eran Admini tration office for de­ tail : · West Nohno, Audacious, Cou­ rageou , Be!Vamin Contee, Matt W. Ramon, Jamts Iredell, Baj­ aloidt, Jamts W. Marshall, Potttr, Victory Sword, West Honaker, West Grama, Wilscox, West Nilu , Jlli­ noian, Export, Kentucldan, Alcoa uader, Kofresi, Lena Lucken­ bach Pennsylvanian, Robin Grey, ahalt, We I Che wald, Olambala, FUght Command, David 0. Saylor, JuJjus Virtuvius, Galvtston, George W. Childs, Arttmus Ward, Georgt S. Wasson. December 1 985 / LOG I 23 - - ---- - =·-·-·-=-·== . ···--·--·--·-· ·--- · · - --- --- - - - -- - - - ----..... , ....____ _ ____ ___ _ _ __ ____ _ ______ __ ___ ___________ : - . _ _ ___:_ - - - · . . ·� :...:. �Sugar Island-Muck Raking on the Delaware The Sugar Island's Chief Mate Ed Anderson takes a quick break as bis dredge works on a project in the Delaware River. }:j, "';iii... \. . .. AB Gary Gardner signals the crane operator as they prepare to perform some maintenance onboard the Sugar Island. . . ' � ,( -- Wiper Sb'eWoa Greenberg (left) and Engineer Mark Wirtanen make some final adjustments cutilng sheet metal onboard the Sugar Island (North American Trailing Co.) before AB Ed Broadus (backaround) and AB Louis Green repair a line aboard the dredge Sugar Island. Capt Tum Decker prepares to tte up Im launda the Huason River alonpide the Sllf'IT Island. 24 I LOG I December 198.5 - -- -- -- - · · · - -- · ··· · · ---- - - ·· - · ·--------·-- ---------- -·------------ ---- -�- --- ·--- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BEAT YOUR DRUG ABUSE PROBLEM NOW SENATE PASSES FARM BILL, HOUSE HOLDS HEARING DIGIORGIO GETS A LOOK AT T-AGOS CONTENDER MILITARY SHIPS SPARK SAB ACTION ON WORK REFUSAL SONAT IOT TALKS SET SEAFARERS MAN PILOT LAUNCHES UNITED TO PROMOTE JOBS FOR U.S. WORKERS: AT THE MTD CONVENTION FAST-ACTING CREWMATES KEEP VICTIM'S HEAD ABOVE WATER BALTIMORE SAVES 10 FROM 2 SMALL BOATS IN 1 DAY RAINBOW WINS ANOTHER ROUND LAKES OK DESPITE EARLY FREEZE TITANIC MEMORIAL BILL PASSED LIFE OF MERCHANT MARINE POW ENDING IN A COMA EDITORIAL TIME FOR RESPECT WWII "MULBERRY" VETS WIN VETERAN'S BENEFITS SUGAR ISLAND--MUCK RAKING ON THE DELAWARE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 47, No. 12 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7566209bf9c3c140e7fc7b7026178451.pdf 2b342e5aedffd5e3c880a72d4744abfc PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Adantic, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 48, No. I2 December I986 ''We have to look at new i.deas . .. " Frank Drozak (page 2) Annual Reports for: Seafarers Pension Plan, Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Fund Page 19 �President's Report by Frank Drozak I have reported to this membership several times about discussions that our executive board and myself have had with MEBA-2. We have been reviewing this maritime industry and taking a hard look at what we should do about it. I do not see any growth potential given the present situation of our industry, and I do not see any of our companies growingin fact, I see them declining. I think we have to look at a new approach. With automation taking effect, crews on U.S. ships are down to 21 top to bottom, and soon to be down to 18. On the foreign side of it, West Germany, Norway and Sweden are running ships with 12 people onboard. We have to look at new ideas and take new views. We have discussed alternatives in what we can do and what we should do, and we are looking at what is in the best interest of trying to revitalize this maritime industry. We have come up with some ideas and thoughts. We discussed it for a week or two in Miami, Fla. at Ray McKay's MEBA-2 training school, and we discussed it in Piney Point back in July when our two executive boards held joint meetings. How do we put a joint program together? We cannot and will not be able to sign one new company up under the present conditions of having three and four unions on board the ship, or even having just two. So we have come to a resolve that we set up a separate unit, a top to bottom unit, combining the resources of our two unions, meaning the SIU and MEBA-2. If we try go down before and we have seen it come back. In the 1800s, in the 1920s, in the years prior to World War II, after World War II, after the Korean War, and after the Vietnam War we have seen it all happen to us. We have been down before, but the one good part about it is that we are living and we still have job security. Let's maintain that job security by cooperating with each other and together building for the future. We can do it under the concept I am talking about, and I would ask your approval for it. 1986 was a tough year. It got jobs for this membership. There's not an A man that can't go to work, and B men are taking 54 percent of the jobs. That's good. But as I said to you, how long will it last and how long can we keep it up with no growth out there under the present conditions? So I strongly believe that we must continue our efforts to put together this new concept with MEBA-2. This will mean new job opportunities across the board for our membership, and expanding potentials for new operators in our industry. I view as the only answer to revitalize this maritime industry. "... We have to look at new ideas and take new views if we are to organize and grow ..., the only way it's going to work is with new concepts ... " are to organize and grow, that's the only way it's going. to work. It's not going to work any other way. We cannot be sitting here with six crewmembers and the other organization be sitting there with six people. We have to begin to look at how we can move in this direction to revitalize our industry and preserve the jobs and job security of our membership. In order to revitalize this maritime industry, we must try new approaches to restructure our efforts and put our objectives into proper order. We will be continually reporting to this membership on the activity of this program. I believe it's the only way we can go. I don't know of any other way for us to go, and believe me, I have tried every angle I know to bring new life to our industry. While this membership is doing quite well, we have to ask ourselves, how long can it last? Right now, we have I would ask your cooperation on it and I would ask your support for it. It's a tough decision for me to come to you and tell you what the real facts are. But that is what you pay me for, to look out for your security. If I don't level with you, then I'm not treating you right and you should not treat me right. That's just how simple it is. I believe in laying the cards on the table to you. I have always leveled with you and I have always told you the facts. Sometimes it's hard. It would be very easy to tell you everything is rosy, but I have never done that to you and I don't intend to do it now. I'm going to tell it just like it is, and hope that you will understand and hope that you will cooperate with us, and that you will work together with us because there is a future for us and for our industry. Look at history. Time and time again history repeats itself. We have seen. this indus- December 1986 was hard, no question about it. But I believe that if we can get over this hump we'll be on our way. It means you have to understand what the issues are all about. You have to understand that you cannot go to the well and get water when there is no water there. You've had no help from this administration. They made it very clear that they are not going to put one thin dime into this industry. Even those who are enjoying some subsidy can't make it. U.S. Lines, which is subsidized, is going under. And Lykes, which is also subsidized, is in deep financial trouble. Sea-Land is not subsidized, and I don't know what we do with it. But we have got totrytosavethosejobstothe best of our ability. In closing out 1986, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hopefully, as we work together in the coming year, we will turn·this thing around. I will keep you informed. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North Amenca, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 48, No. 12 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Charles Svenson Editor Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Vice President Secretary Executive Vice President Leon Hall Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Ray Bourdius Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Assistant Editor/Photos 2 I LOG I December 1986 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union , Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO , 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs , Md . 20746 , Tel. 8990675 . Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges , Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG , 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs , Md. 20746 . �America's Oldest and Largest U.S. Lines Files for Bankruptcy, Slashes Service United States Lines (USL), the largest and oldest U.S.-flag line, has filed for bankruptcy. Facing some $1. 7 billion in debts, the company has asked for protection while it tries to reorganize and get itself back on its feet. Under the terms of Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws, USL will have at least 120 days of protection from its creditors in the United States. During that time USL will draw up plans to restructure the company, set a schedule to pay its debts, and perhaps turn a profit down the road. Initial plans call for the line's 12 giant container ships (4,420 TEU) to be laid up. The ships are the largest container ships ever built and were just delivered to the line in the past two years. Two of those ships are currently under arrest in foreign ports. The line will disconti1me its North Atlantic service and its around-theworld service, but maintain sailings in the Pacific and South America with 12 smaller container ships. An NMU spokesman said the USL (that union's largest contracted company) is responsible for about 360 unlicensedjobs. In addition, according to USL filings in the proceedings, it owes the NMU's pension and welfare plans about $5.7 million. Worldwide, the company has laid off about 1, 100 employees. Shortly after filing for bankruptcy, the company announced it was bringing in former Sea-Land Chief Executive Charles I. Hiltzheimer to run McLean Industries (USL's parent company which has also filed for Chapter I I protection along with USL (SA) which operates the South American runs). Hiltzheimer, who spent seven years running Sea-Land and making profits, is considered one of the more able shipping executives in the nation. At one stage of his career, when he was in charge of Sea-Land's Pacific operation, that division turned more profit than all the other company's operations combined. Predictions are mixed as to whether the giant line will be able to emerge from Chapter 11 and continue to operate. While the SIU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. recently came out of bankruptcy and is operating three ships and chartering three others to the military, there is little similarity between the two operations, experts say. First, the size of USL's debt is massive, $1. 7 billion. Also, USL operates 27 container ships as opposed to the small number of LASH vessels Waterman operated. But insiders also say if anyone can turn USL around, Hiltzheimer has the best chance. Reaction to USL's bankruptcy filing echoed the same thoughts , disappointment and the call for some sort of help for the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. "Here's a company with competent management , a history in the ocean freight business and modern equipment, and what happens? It's ready to go down the tubes. If this doesn't motivate Congress and the White House to do something about this country's merchant marine, nothing will. We all might as well march right down to the end of the pier and jump in ,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. But the administration has indicated it will do little or nothing to help out USL or any other American-flag company. ''I don't expect that policy to change ... The U.S. government houldn't be in the business of guaranteeing the success of any U.S. corporation,' ' said Jim Burnley, deputy secretary of transportation. He added the administration had not thought of bailing out USL. The bankruptcy and the lack of action by the White House is ''further evidence of the indifference of the administration" to the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and the role it plays in defense, said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. "I hope ... Congress can get together with the administration and work out'' some sort of new promotional policy for the industry, Jones said. "All U.S.-flag companies must have some sort of financial assistance,'' and be given a competitive edge that other countries give to their merchant marine, said Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii). The USL bankruptcy is a reflection of a ''government without a (maritime) policy,'' said Rep. Mario Biaggi, chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee. He called for ODS reform and enhanced cargo preference regulations. ''If the shipping public continues to be supportive of United States Lines, we believe we can turn it around," Hiltzheimer said. Norway Faces Flag Shift More and more maritime nations are looking to the "quick fix" to solve long-term problems of maintaining adequate deep-sea fleets for national defense and national economic growth. Norway, which along with Sweden and Denmark had maintained a strong national merchant fleet, has lost 80 percent of its merchant fleet in the past 10 years. In 1977, the foreigngoing merchant fleet registered in Norway stood at more than 48 million deadweight tons. Today their fleet is scarcely 9 million DWT, and the flight from Norwegian registry continues. Part of the fleet continues to be Onboard the owned by Norwegian interests but is registered under the "convenience flags'' of Liberia, Panama and other third-world nations. The reason given by shipping companies for transferring to foreign flag is the "high costs involved in Norwegian-flag operations." Norwegian seafarers are "too expensive" to be able to operate the ships profitably, it is said. In addition, several shipping companies have such weak economies that they have been forced by their creditors to sell or operate under foreign flag. ea-Land Explorer SIU Airs Charges Against MEBA At AFL-CIO Hearing The Seafarers International ·Union pressed it charges of "widespread violations" ofjurisdictional work rules by members of the National Marine Engineers Benevolent A sociation (MEBA) at a mediation ession held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. At i sue is the widespread practice of licensed engineers taking over the work responsibilities of unlicensed engineroom personnel. This practice of workjurisdiction raiding has increased as automation has forced cutbacks in crew size. Both the SIU and the West Coast Marine Firemen's Union have collective bargaining agreements spelling out workjurisdictions for their members. The SIU and the Marine Firemen filed charges with the AFL-CIO after receiving a number of complaints from their members that the engineers were performing their work. SIU and MFOW representatives told the AFL-CIO me- diator that the issue could not be re olved under the collective bargaining agreements. "What is needed is a firm agreement from MEBA that it will advise its members and its contracted companies that no licensed engineer would perform duties that are traditionally and contractually reserved for unlicensed workers,'' asserted SIU Counsel Leslie Tarantola who is representing both unions. Also attending the hearing were SIU Vice President George McCartney and Marine Firemen President "Whitey" Disley. The AFL-CIO recommended that all parties should meet again to try to resolve the dispute before scheduling arbitration. Plans to schedule another meeting are being made. In the meantime, SIU and MFOW members are being asked to continue to document any contract violations by the engineers, and to turn in overtime for any violations. The steward department of the Sea-Land Explorer takes a moment to pose after preparing the first meal of the day. The threesome is (I. to r.) Lee Grant, GSU; William Hawkins, steward/baker and Jose "Pepe" Bayani, chief cook/delegate. New Jacksonville Clinic Opens SIU members who ship out of Jacksonville, Fla. will receive physical examinations at a new location. The rxams will now be perlormed at Memorial Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, P.O. Box 16325, 3625 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, Fla. 32216. The center will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and Seafarers will be attended by Dr. M. Dagher. The Plan provides for one medical examination each year and Seafarers should bring a medical examination request form with them to the hospital. The form may be picked up at the Jacksonville hall. According to SIU Port Representative George Ripoll, the center specializes in heart trauma, oncology, cerology and back pain. Any additional information on the Union's welfare plans will be published in the LOG. December 1986 I LOG I 3 �Ocean Mining Could Mean Future SIU Jobs Large scale ocean mining for valuable minerals may be years away, but the SIU is already working to ensure that U.S. workers and ships have a place in this new industry. The SIU has supported a proposed rulemaking from the government which would ensure that each ocean mining vessel and at least one transport ship be registered under the U.S. flag. ''That provision . . . offers tremendous potential for our nation's vital maritime industry and related employment. This in tum will lead to greater United States self-sufficiency in both the supply and transport of strategically important minerals," SIU President Frank Drozak said. Drozak's comments came in a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which is in the process of setting up rules and regulations regarding Deep Seabed Mining, following the passage of ocean mining legislation by Congress. Part of the proposed rulemaking charges NOAA with determining that U.S . equipment and personnel have Sailing the Overseas Vivian the technological capabilities needed. That i , Drozak said, where the Union's SHLSS comes in. "The school's programs have evolved to reflect the changing needs of the maritime industry and are fully capable of providing qualified personnel to safely and efficiently operate the vessels engaged in ocean mining technologies,'' he said. In addition, Drozak suggested that NOAA set specific training and certification standards for ocean mining crews. "Supplying the industry with trained seafarers should help lower the risk of accidents and reduce insurance rates,'' he said. Along with requiring trained and certified crewmembers, Drozak urged that NOAA require rigid and modem safety standards including annual inspections and modern safety equipment. " Despite the infancy of the industry, it is still necessary to establish standards for the technologies that have yet to be developed ," he said. Grabbing a quick bite on the Overseas Vivian are (I. tor.) OMU Ken Harder, AB Kent Dominguez and Wiper Almuftihi Ahmed. Protesting South Atrican Racism Straight from the Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) in Sobie Bay are (I. to r.) Bosun John Stout, AB Marcelino Bolante, AB Bruce Smith and AB Jerry Barnett. SIU Tests New Tagos Vernon Douglas, chief steward. Do You Have Claims Questions The white hats of the Seafarers could be seen everywhere as more than 100 trade unionists marched and chanted in front of Shell Oil's Washington offices protesting that multinational's key role in fueling the apartheid system of South Africa. The Seafarers, trainees and upgraders from SHLSS in Piney Point, and headquarters staff members from Camp Springs, were led in songs of protest by Piney Point Port Agent John Russell. 4 I LOG I December 1986 If you have any questions about your welfare claims , contact your port representative , your area vice president , or call this toll-free number: 1-800-345-2112. The USNS Indomitable (TAGOS7) crewed up with SIU and MEBA II members Nov. 29 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The vessel was built last year for the Military Sealift Command and is the fourth T AGOS ves el stationed in Hawaii. Three other TAGOS vessels are home-ported in Norfolk, Va. With 18 unlicensed and licensed crew and even RCA technicians onboard, the Indomitable will be in Pearl Harbor for several week preparing for ea duty. The mi ion of the ves el will be to conduct ocean surveillance operations for the U.S. Navy. It will have a range of tours for a maximum period of 75 days. Each of the T AGOS ve el is contructed from the ame blueprints. They are 220 feet long, and have a 40 foot beam. They draw 16 feet of water and are 1,600 gross ton . But what makes these vessels of special note to SI U members is the comfort they provide the crew. Each person will have a private room with a bath and shower. The vessel also has recreational facilities with a fully equipped gymnasium. There is a library of VHS movies with enough of a variety to provide a new movie each day of the week. The USNS Indomitable will begin its first tour of duty the end of December. �. , InIan ews Part of Outreach Marine Fight Strike Brings New Pact The SIU and its Boatmen at BakerWhitely Towing Co. in Baltimore were able to beat back attempts to cut their wages and benefits to half the harbor standard following a two-week strike which ended last month. Some 25 Boatmen took to the picket lines Nov. 6 when the Baker-Whitely management attempted to unilaterally slash their contract. ''These were very difficult negotiations. I think it ' s fair and equitable for us and the operator. But it still hasn't eliminated the company's liabilities, " said SIUNA Vice President Jack Caffey. Those liabilities go back some twoand-a-half years because Baker-Whitely is the latest player in the McAllister Brothers/Outreach Marine struggle in Baltimore. In 1984, McAllister Brothers , which had operated in Baltimore Harbor with SIU labor for many years , announced it had gone out of business and sold its operations to Outreach Marine . Outreach fired some 50 employees and then refused to rehire 26 who had been active in Union activities. The SIU charged that Outreach was nothing more than an "alter-ego" for McAllister. In other words, it was simply an attempt to start a new company to circumvent the Union's contract. The SIU took the case to the NLRB and it ruled in favor of the 26 fired Boatmen and the Union. It ordered Outreach to reinstate the fired employees with back pay and interest last summer. Outreach went out of business, although it was appealing the NLRB action. In November, Baker-Whitely was formed by McAllister. It hired the old employees, including the 26, but did not return the ordered back wages. That is still before the courts. When Baker-Whitely made its attempt to slash wages, benefits and conditions, the strike began. "All the guys are back to work at the harbor rate ," Caffey said. The contract is a I 0-month agreement and will expire when the rest of the Baltimore Harbor pacts end in September. New Inland Contracts Ok' d It's been a busy few weeks for Inland Boatmen and SIU negotiators and committee members. Eight new contracts covering companies in four ports have been negotiated and ratified. In Houston four new con-· tracts were reached. Boatmen at Sabine Towing and Transportation ratified their new contract. Higman Towing Co. workers voted yes on a new pact, as did the Inland Boatmen at Bay Houston and Western Towing Co. Out of Algonac, Mich. comes the news that two new contracts have been inked. Tampa Tug Corp. and The Island of BobLo Co. Boatmen agreed to contract terms. In the busy port of Norfolk. Va. SIU negotiators hammered out a pact with Carteret Towing Co. which was approved by the membership. And in Baltimore (see story above) Baker-Whitely signed a contract with the SIU following a short strike. Boatman Bags Michigan Pike Sabine's Samson and Goliath will be running in Houston under new SIU contracts. Boatman Mike Kelley shows off the northern pike he caught in Michigan. Kelley works as a tankerman for Tampa Tug Co. December 1986 I LOG I 5 �Aboard the Irene Chotin New Pensioners Paulo Gastaneda Cabaluna, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1973. He sailed as a cook for Allied Towing from 1970 to 1974. Brother Cabaluna is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Portsmouth, Va. John Daniel Gribble, 62, joined the · Union in 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a deckhand , mate and captain for the Galveston wharves from 1960 to 1962 and for the Texas City Refinery Co. in 1964, last out of the port of Houston. Brother Gribble hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Gribble was born in Birmingham, Ala. and is a resident of Dickinson, Texas. Raymond Norbert Hughes Sr., 60, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Hughes is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Algiers, La. and is a resident of Belle Chase, La. Amzi Ernest Prine, 63, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1965. He sailed as a lead deckhand and mate for Inland Tugs from 1964 to 1979. Brother Prine last shipped out of the port of Algonac, Mich. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Boatman Prine was born in Paducah, Ky. and is a resident there. Henry Samuel Putegnat, 68,joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1970. He sailed as an AB and mate for the Houston Pilots from 1952 to 1969 and for G & H Towing from 1969 to 1974. Brother Putegnat is a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War II and the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. He was born in Kingsville, Texas and is a resident of Galveston, Texas. Melvin Lewis Szarek, 59, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956. He sailed as a lead deckhand for Curtis Bay Towing aboard the tug Drum Point from 1950 to 1974. Brother Szarek was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. 6 I LOG I December 1986 l Boat Delegate Bob B. Alfers Jr. is also the cook aboard the Irene Chotin. This photo was taken aboard the Irene Chotin (Orgulf) several months ago when she was in Wood River, Ill. on the Upper Mississippi. The crewmembers are (I. tor.) Roy Mattson, Steve Risner, Charles Werner and Bob Kennedy. In Memoriam Allied Towing on the tug Taurus in 1977. He also sailed for Ocean Towing from 1975 to 1985. He was born in Isla de Pinos, Cuba and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Boatman Smith was a resident of Brownsville. Burial was in Pensioner Lantt Lord Smith, 65, died of heart failure in the Valley Medical Center, Brownsville, Texas on Oct. 23. Brother Smith joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957. He last sailed as a chief engineer for the Roselawn Gardens Cemetery, Brownsville. Surviving are his widow, Raquel; two sons, Richard and Michael, and a daughter, Norma of Houston. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters NOV. 1-30, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester ...... .... ............. . New York ........................ . Philadelphia ... . .................. . Baltimore ........................ . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile ........ . . ....... .. . ..... . . New Orleans ...................... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco ..................... . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle .......................... . Puerto Rico ...................... . Houston ......................... . Algonac ......................... . St. Louis ............ ... .. ...... . . Piney Point ....................... . Totals .......................... . Port Gloucester ....................... New York .......... .... .......... Philadelphia ............ . ......... Baltimore ............ ... ......... Norfolk ........ ................. Mobile .. .. ......... .. ......... .. New Orleans ...................... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ................ ....... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico .............. . ....... Houston ......................... Algonac ... ...................... St. Louis . ....... ..... .... . ...... Piney Point ..... .... ........ ..... . Totals .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Gloucester ....................... New York ........................ Philadelphia ...................... Baltimore ........................ Norfolk ......................... Mobile ....... . ......... .. ....... New Orleans . ........ .... ... ...... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..... ... . ............ Wilmington ....................... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico ...................... Houston ......................... Algonac ... ........ ... .. ..... .... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ............. ... ....... Totals .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 5 5 49 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 5 0 3 0 0 3 0 4 0 75 17 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 22 0 0 40 0 0 6 2 0 8 0 0 20 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 55 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 22 1 2 11 0 0 8 0 0 10 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 31 0 0 0 0 2 0 112 65 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 2 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 17 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 0 4 0 0 8 0 9 0 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 3 11 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments ............. .. . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 94 26 24 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 19 57 11 8 159 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �~c=~: " ·--T:qmnz;;m ·· t.=·~•==• Air Force Logistics Brass at SHLSS Gets Good Look Vice Chairman of Transportation Recently Lieutenant General Alfred G. Hansen USAF and Brigadier General Richard L. Stoner USAF visited the training facilities at Piney Point, Maryland. General Hansen is Director for Logistics and General Stoner is Deputy Director for Plans, Concepts and Analysis, J-4, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. Accompanying them was Navy Captain David R. Bolden of the same office. Institute, and taken on an extensive tour of SHLSS facilities. The Air Force is very involved in sealift by virtue of the massive amount of equipment that would have to be transported by ship in a national emergency to support their forces. This falls into the ]LOTS Ooint Logistics Over the Shore) concept. During the tour many ideas and concerns were shared by both sides for the betterment of a strong merchant marine which would be available at all times to support our armed forces . Upon departing the school again by helicopter, it was felt that both sides had a little deeper insight into the job that each organization does and how both are part of the total sealift picture . In the Shiphandling Simulator Feedback Room, Computer Operator John Morgan (seated) and Simulator Manager Abe Easter (I.) explain the vast capabilities of the computer simulated bridge. (I. to r.) Vice Chairman of Transportation Institute Bob Kesteloot, Brigadier General Richard L. Stoner USAF, Lieutenant General Alfred G. Hansen USAF, SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin, SHLSS Sealift Training Coordinator Bill Hellwege, Captain David R. Bolden USN. December 1986 I LOG I 7 �------Electro-Hydraulic Systems------- <f}n~~hM~A. ~~~~~ AND BEST WISHES FOR THE ..!Yem- Ween From the Staff of SHLSS ====Course Changes at SHLSS== To better serve the needs of the industry, the courses offered at SHLSS are constantly being updated and revised. New courses are created as technology advances and outdated materials are deleted. In 1987 two of the Engine Department courses have been extensively revised and are being offered under different titles. The title changes are: Marine Electronics has been changed to Marine Electronics (Variable Speed DC Drive Systems) and Hagglund Crane Maintenance has been changed to Electro-Hydraulic Systems. Following 1s the course description, eligibility and prerequisites for the new courses. This course consists of the principles of Electrical Control of Hydraulic Systems. Systems that employ these principles are cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlass, ships steering systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship board systems. The course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical controls and some typical shipboard electroh ydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane (Hagglund 16 through 50 ton cranes), electrical relay sequenced hydraulic operation together with trouble shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course will be devoted to other electro-hydraulic ship board systems. Eligibility I Prerequisites All applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement and must have satisfactorily completed the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course and should have completed the SHLSS Hydraulic course or equivalent. They should have an Electricans Endorsement, but must be knowledgeable of AC and DC machinery, have good test equipment skills and an eighth grade reading comprehension. Due to the small print used on the electrical schematics, good eyesight is important. If you have problems reading small print, you should consider having your eyes checked before you report to class. Original Third Mates License received through SHLSS ---------Marine Electronics--------(Variable Speed DC Drive Systems) This course consists of electronic control of direct current drive systems found in Gantry cranes, container cranes, constant tension mooring winches and a variety of deck machinery. Systems which require precise speed I torque control frequently employ these systems. They are highly advanced versions of the Ward-Leonard Speed Control System. The very latest versions utilize computer I microprocessor drive control. The student learns basic control systems, casualty procedures, card pak replacement, system tune-up, relay logic and development of system sequence charts. He learns how to use the manufacturers instruction book, properly utilizing troubleshooting procedures and system maintenance. A certificate of graduation will be issued upon satisfactory course completion. Eligibility I Prerequisites All applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement and must have satisfactorily completed the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. They should hold an Electricians Endorsement but must be knowledgeable of DC machinery, AC machinery, have good test equipment skills and an eighth grade reading comprehension. Due to the small print used on the electrical schematics, good eyesight is important. If you have problems reading small print, you should consider having your eyes checked before reporting to class. Shawn Kennedy, who ships out of Jacksonville, Florida, studied at SHLSS for his Original Third Mates License. He passed the U.S. Coast Guard License exam in November of 1986 and is anxious to ship as a Third Mate. --:SHLSS COURSE GRADUATES Refrigeration Containers Advanced Maintenance (I. to r.) Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Alan Hansen , Patrick Cross, Jim McBride, Tom Neville. 8 I LOG I December 1986 Seallft Operations & Maintenance First row (I. to r.) Robert L. Smith , Mark A. Grendahl, Chuck Greer. Second row (I. to r.) George J. Diefenbach, Flavio Pena, John Adams . Third row (I. to r.) Fred Jensen, John Lasky, Steve Fonua, Bill Gizzo. �1987 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDU[E Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January 1987 The following is the current course schedule for the first six months of the 1987 school year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as po~ible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date March 23 Completion Date June 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 5 March 9 February 27 May 1 Diesel Engine Technology April 6 May 15 Welding April 13 May 8 Course QMED ·Any Rating Chief Engineer & Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel April 6 June 12 Third Assistant Engineer & Original Second Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor January 5 March 13 Automation June 22 July 17 Conveyorman January 5 January 30 Fireman/Watertender Oiler February 9 June 8 April 3 July 31 Hydraulics May 11 June 5 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance January 5 February 13 February 16 March 27 & Operations Refrigerated Containers Maintenance Advanced All Rating Upgrading Courses Course Sealift Operations and Maintenance Check-In Date January 5 February 2 March 2 April 13 May 18 July 13 Completion Date January 30 February 27 March 27 May 8 June 12 August 7 Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 28 March 18 May 13 Completion Date April 3 May 22 July 17 Cook & Baker February 4 March 18 April 29 June 10 May 15 June 26 August 7 September 18 Chief Steward January 28 March 18 May 13 April 3 May 22 July 17 Course Chief Cook Recertification Programs Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date January 26 June 29 Completion Date March 2 August 3 Bosun Recertification February 24 April 6 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes for the first six months of this year, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) January 5 February 16 March 2 April 13 May 4 June 15 Adult Basic Education (ABE) & English as a Second Language (ESL) Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date March 13 July 13 Completion Date April 17 August 14 Able Seaman January 5 March 23 May 18 February 27 May 15 July 10 Radar Observer March 16 April 20 March 27 May 1 Radar Observer (Renewal) Open ended course, however, must notify SH LSS before entering this course. Third Mate & Original Second Mate January 5 May 4 March 13 July 10 First Class Pilot January 12 February 27 Lifeboat March 9 May 4 March 20 May 15 Tankerman March 23 May 16 April 3 May 29 Course Celestial Navigation June 1987 January 5 February 13 March 2 April 10 May 4 June 12 Seafarers applying for the upgraders Lifeboat class and _who are either ESL or need some work on basic skills, may take the ESUABE Lifeboat course three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat class. This class will be offered: March 6 February 16 April 13 May 1 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: FOWT February 2 February 6 QMED March 16 March 20 Third Mate April 27 May 1 Able Seaman May 11 May 15 FOWT June 1 June 5 College Programs Course Associates in Arts Nautical Science Certificate Check-In Date January 19 March 30 June 8 Completion Date March 13 May 22 July 31 March 30 May 22 December 1986 I LOG I 9 �Apply Now for an SH LSS Upgrading Course ·······························•················•·················································•··············•······················• Seafare rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (City) Mo./Oay/vear Telephone --.-.-----.____,...-.,.-----(Area Code) (Zip Code) (State) Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth -~~~~---­ (Middle) (first) Inland Waters Member D Pacific D Lakes Member D Social Security# _______ Book# _______ Seniority _______ Department _______ Date Book Port Present ly Was lssued _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Port lssued __________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Are you a graduate of the SH LSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _ _ _ _l""T'""""l.---to-.....-.......---(dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for T r a i n i n g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ENGINE DECK O 0 O O 0 D O O O O O o O O O Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Mites Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course 0 FOWT 0 QMED-Any Rating D Marine Electronics (Variable Speed DC Drive) D 0 0 D D D D D D o No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. O Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Automation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel Third Asst. Engineer & Original Second Asst. Engineer Steam or Motor Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Hydraulics Electro-Hydraulic Systems STEWARD D 0 0 0 Cook & Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS O Welding 0 Llfeboatman D Seallft Operations & Maintenance ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DVS) 0 English as a Second Language (ESL) O ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM 0 Associates in Arts Degree 0 Nautical Science Certificate RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~­ S~afarers RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 , 12186 •............................................................................... ._.....................................••• .._.-:::;:;;;.....-..-.......... Rev. 10 I LOG I December 1986 �Area Vice Presidents' Report West Coast by V. P. George McCartney S HIPPING on the West Coast has been surprisingly good this month. The only downturn occurred in Hawaii, and that was because the SS Constitution was in San Francisco for its annual drydocking and overhaul. Because of the extra cargo available out on the West Coast, Matson Lines has earmarked $1 million to refurbish the Maunalei. The company will keep it running until the Matsonia is completed. APL is going over plans for five new C-IO's which are being built in Germany. The SIU represents the steward department on these vessels. The stewards employed on APL were at one time represented by the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. As a result of the foresight of former MCS President Ed Turner, the MCS merged with the A&G District of the SIU. The SIU-MSC merger was an important step in the long struggle for maritime unity. Turner, who became an executive vice president in the A&G District, has decided to step down after a long and colorful career. Turner is an institution to West Coast seamen. He was a close associate of the legendary Harry Lundeberg, who founded the SIUNA in the 1930s. Lundeberg and the late Joe Curran, founder of the NMU, took over following the death of Andrew Furuseth and the break-up of the old International Seamen's Union. Bitter enemies, they provided leadership and vision to a weakened and embattled maritime industry. The philosophical differences that divided the two men and their organizations have been eroded by time. All seamen have benefitted from Lun. deberg's uncompromising commitment to democracy and "Business Unionism'' and by Joe Curran's in1 sistence on social justice and racial equality. Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco M UCH of the work on the Great Lakes and upper rivers is seasonal. Once winter comes along, things pretty much come to a grinding halt. In Algonac, we've been busy trying to beat the winter deadline. Leudtke completed a job in Buffalo and has towed its equipment to Milwaukee, Wis. so it can have everything in place when work begins next spring. The dike construction job that Leudtke began in Lorain, Ohio is expected to be finished shortly. The company was awarded a major dredging project at Fighting Island, which is in the middle of the Detroit River. Work is expected to begin next spring. Dunbar and Sullivan is continuing work on its breakwater project in Racine, Wis. There was a decent amount of work for our members on the rivers this season. Next year's projects look promising. The federal and state governments have put off a number of important maintenance projects for so long now that it is a matter of doing them or just writing off the rivers and harbors forever. quently, in any business endeavor, when financial troubles exist, something must be done to bring the operation into focus with incoming revenue. In this respect, the SIU is no exception. The SIU Executive Board has, therefore, made the decision to close the SIU operation in the port of Olongapo City, P .I., this move to be made as soon after Jan. 1 1987 as feasible. Also, staff personnel in all SIU ports will be reduced. These reductions will also take place as soon after the first of the new year as feasible. Port closures and the laying-off of office personnel is never a pleasant task. No doubt there will be some of the membership who do not agree with these moves. In so far as the SIU government and commercial ships in the Far East area are concerned, they will be serviced by a team of SIU officials on a regular basis. As the frustrating 1986 year comes to a close, let us all hope that the new year under the new Congress will improve the sad condition of the American merchant marine. Meanwhile, let me wish all of you the very best during this Yuletide season as well as prosperous New Year. steered this organization in that direction. Yet it must be emphasized that obtaining this kind of military work is a difficult process. Most of our contracts for military work are for short periods-two, three years. When the time period is up, then the Union will have to go through the bidding process all over again. At best, the military work has helped cushion the effects of the decline in the maritime industry. As Vice President ''Red'' Campbell is fond of saying, ''the rest of the maritime industry is on the critical list in the intensive care unit of the hospital. The SIU is ambulatory.'' What is needed is a long-term plan to revive this ailing maritime industry. That is why SP AD is so important. Each month, I make a special point of urging the members to support SPAD. I do that because political action translates directly into job security. If we hadn't had a capable legislative staff monitoring the actions of Congress last session, then many of our ships would have been laid up. It is no longer possible just to get by in the maritime industry-the days of coasting are over. The SIU has been able to survive because we've worked twice as hard as anyone else to get new jobs during this crisis period. Gov't. Services by V. P. Buck Mercer T HE year 1986 has not been particularly fruitful for marine or staff personnel at Military Sealift Command, Pacific. Because of the administration's decision to contract out to the private shipping industry ships in the MSC nucleus fleet under the Circular A-76 program, and because of the multiple changes in shoreside department heads and staff that handle the affairs of seagoing personnel, there has been much consternation among seagoing and staff personnel who wonder about job security, seniority, medical coverage and a host of other questions that the} may think of. It does not stop there, however. The cable ships are also on the bidding block, and the verdict is not yet in on those ships. In the past 12 months there were some marine employees who left MSCPAC for one reason or another, and the SIU was and is able to furnish further seagoing employment to those mariners who wish to continue a career at sea. From Nov. 18 through 21, 1986, the SIU Executive Board met in Dania, Fla. for the purpose of discussing all phases of the Union operation and making hard deci ions in efforts to correct problems that have developed in various areas. The big problem is the mechanization and highly technical ships that are being built today. These ships represent reduced crew . Reduced crews repre ent reduced union member hip, and reduced member hip repre ents reduced union revenue. Con e- Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco S HIPPING in the Gulf .Coast has been surprisingly good. Seamen have been able to ship out of almost any port with little trouble. In Jacksonville alone the Union recrewed the Cape Douglas, the Westchester Marine, the American Heritage, the Panama and the American Eagle. We even have had difficulty filling all our ratings. Part of this is due to the holiday season. Job opportunities always open up around this time because a lot of people just want to stay home with their families. But there's more to it than that. The reason why there are so many jobs available is that President Drozak, Vice President Campbell and the rest of the organization have been successful in capturing a large share of the military work being generated by the Navy's decision to contract out vessels to the private sector. Yet it would be a mistake for seamen to take these jobs for granted. If too many ships sail short, then the Navy will just bypass u because we will be an unreliable source of manpower. SIU members owe the existence of many of these jobs to the vision and dedication of the late Bob Vahey. He wa one of the fir t people to see the potential of this kind of work, and he '"""'·'·"""~..:--:; : . · 111ki.. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall G OOD news for East Coast seamen this holiday season. Contracts have been ratified in a number of ports. In Baltimore, members employed by Baker-Whitely Towing voted unanimously to accept the company's final proposals. It was a difficult set of negotiations, but the Union and the members held tough. A special vote of thanks to SIUNA Vice President Jack Caffey for helping to wrap up this one. In Philadelphia we wrapped up two contracts: Coleman Launch and IOT. The IOT negotiations, which have dragged on for several years, pertained only to the so-called non-supervisory personnel. The company refused to negotiate with the Union in regards to the captain, the chief mate and the barge captains. The matter is presently tied up in courts. The IOT negotiations highlight up an important dilemma for this country and for the labor movement. How can workers and their unions make concessions to make companies more productive if they can't trust the companies' ultimate intention ? Labor-management relations are by nature adversarial. Yet a certain degree of cooperation and trust must (Continued on Page 17.) December 1986 I LOG I 11 �Linking Past and Present Independence Day Reminiscences on the Great Lakes By Rick Metcalf S ITTING in the darkened rec room with my watch partner and a few shipmates, we watched silently as the tall ships paraded by on the television screen, passing the l 00-year-old Statue of Liberty. The Fourth of July celebrations continued. We, however, were on Lake Superior downbound from Marquette, Mich. to South Chicago. The big Lakes freighter was heavy with red iron ore. It was rumored to be our last run for a few months. Over half the Great Lakes fleet was laid up; lack of cargo. The man on the television said it was warm and sunny in New York as 60,000 ships and boats peppered the harbor. A thousand miles away on the "sweetwater" of these freshwater seas, the skies were gray and cool. I told my shipmates about my visit last January to New York City-about how I ventured to the South Street Seaport, a collection of ships, exhibits, galleries and theaters near the Brooklyn Bridge. It was quite impressive, I told them. The creaking tall ships, the movies and the music all captured the aura and romance of I 9th Century sailenough to stir even the most dedicated landsman into casting off the lines and watching the last vestiges of land disappear. Afterward, I told them of my stroll southward to visit the Seaman's Church Institute, affectionately known as the ''doghouse'' which, for more than I 00 years, stood at the foot of Manhattan facing the harbor and the seas beyond. Built and staffed by the Episcopal Church, the Seaman's Church Institute was a sturdy respite from the perils of the big city (where too often a sailor's reward for months or even years at sea was a quick separation of his wages or even his life by untold numbers of con artists, pimps, crimps and bad women). The "doghouse" was a secure retreat where sailors of all creed and nationality could berth in safe and snug quarters. Mail and messages could be sent and received, gear stowed, and the mind, body and spirit administered to. And for many seafarers, this was their only home from the sea. Yes, I told them all this-and how clearly I recalled that sharp January afternoon and how my head seemed to boil with the echoes ofjackhammers A modern skyscraper in New York's Wall Street district serves as a backdrop for a mast of the square-rigger Wavertree. Now a part of the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City, the Wavertree is one of the few square-riggers left that tell the tale of a bygone sailing era. (Wide World Photos) as workmen split apart the last few standing walls of the Institute. Land is very valuable in New York City, especially in the financial district. The man on television quoted Conrad and Melville liberally: ''. . . a universe unto itself,'' ''Whenever I grow weary ... " For many men and women whose calling is the sea, the works of Melville and Conrad hold a deep and personal meaning. ''And it is a very fine feeling, and one that fuses us into the universe of things, and makes us a part of the All, to think that, wherever we ocean-wanderers rove, we have Information, Please still the same glorious old stars to keep us company: that they still shine onward and on, forever beautiful and bright, and luring us, by every ray, to die and be glorified with them." Maybe this passage was written by Melville on the site of the "dog- house." He once had a house there. Inside the Institute was the Conrad Library, displaying a large wooden bust of Conrad alongside some personal articles and manuscripts. He was one of us. The man on television said, ''This Liberty Centennial and the tall ships should remind us that as a nation we should preserve our maritime history and heritage." How simply we like to remember our past. And in the process of romanticizing it, we make it neat and tidy by jerking the link of the present from the past. But one would be a fool to say a modem container ship or a squat oil tanker is as graceful as a tall ship which sailed when much of the world and our souls were still a mystery. Of course, the ships have changed as have the men; steam for sail, satellites for stars, a VCR for a concertina, a vocation instead of a sentence. Yet much hasn't changed; the fear, the isolation, the bone-crushing loneliness that no woman or bottle can cure. And who will tell me New York is any safer now than in the past? Let me ask how many citizens whose pride swelled with the tall ships' parade or found the South Street Seaport's display of 19th Century sailing life "quaint" recoil at the sight of his contemporary staggering by-lost-or by the rage of the dispirited men in the seamen's union halls waiting for the non-existent jobs with an everdwindling U.S. merchant fleet. I presume it's safer to keep our seafaring present in the past-a phantom like the billowing sails ready to be unfurled at the next celebration or when a gentrification project needs a theme. Men encased in glass can never ask for too much. Before I could complete my tale, my watch partner and I were called out on deck to secure cargo hatches. A rain squall blew in from the East, the drops tasting bitter on that Fourth of July afternoon. .g;#/f( toad* The law office of Birnberg & Associates is representing Louis Mora and is seeking witnesses to an accident which Mr. Mora suffered on the Overseas Juneau on Dec. 7, 1983. A seaman named Jesus is believed to have seen this accident. Any witness should contact the LOG office in Camp Springs, Md. as soon as possible(301) 899-0675. Anyone having information on the SS John Barry, sunk Aug. 28, 1944, or information on Purser G.L. Richards, please contact Kerry McCarthy at (202) 331-8160. 12 I LOG I December 1986 FRO YOUR UNION'S OFFICERS and ~ .,_ -~<­ .,~, ... ' Stall ~~~~ �Seafarers Display Skills Smithsonian Highlights Century Of U.S. Labor The Seafarers were the center of attention when the Smithsonian Institution opened a two-day conference last month on American Labor History. The focus of the conference, which was a celebration of the heritage and accomplishments of American workers over the past 100 years, was a live exhibition of the skills of American craftsmen. The conference and exhibit was held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. At an opening night reception, AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue congratulated the Smithsonian for giving the public an opportunity to see the kinds of craftsmanship in live demonstrations ''that has created most of the artifacts that are kept under glass and behind velvet ropes throughout this museum and others like it." Donahue noted that Dec. 10 marks the lOOth anniversary of the day the American Federation of Labor was formed with Samuel Gompers elected as its first president. Among the labor unions which participated in this first in a two-year series of exhibits were the Graphic Communications Union, Bakery, Confectionery & Tobacco Workers, Hotel & Restaurant Employees, Clothing & Textile Workers, Communication Workers and the Flint Glassworkers. The Seafarers drew large crowds of interested adults and delighted children to the area where the maritime industry has a permanent exhibit in the museum. The SIU's executive chef at its training and upgrading school in Piney Point, Romeo Lupinacci, sculpted fancy hors d' oeuvres which were savored by grateful spectators. Jim Moore, also from the SHLSS, captured everyone's attention with his hands-on display of the art of marlinspike seamanship. And Bud Adams, from the school's arts & crafts department, brought to life the skill and history of scrimshaw. Seafarers and their families who are planning visits to Washington are urged to drop by the Museum of American History's maritime exhibit to see the many photos, models and artifacts which trace the proud history of American seafaring men and women. AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Tom Donahue welcomed visitors and trade unionists to the first in a two-year series of exhibits on Labor in America that are on display at the Smithsonian Institution. Chef Romeo Lupinacci delighted visitors with his culinary treats and snacks. Jim Moore, Lundeberg School deck instructor, demonstrated the art of marlinspike seamanship, including some fancy ropework, to delighted children and adults. This is an example of the ancient mariner art of scrimshaw by SHLSS instructor Bud Adams. SHLSS Arts and Crafts Instructor Bud Adams sketched a scrimshaw design on glass to show visitors how the detailed drawings for scrimshaw are begun with a first draft. December 1986 I LOG I 13 �I Cruise Ship Health Exams Begin Again by Hill Order Help Is Available refrigeration , sanitation and crew cleanliness. When the CDC announced the inspection halt , the number of ships failing the exams was climbing. But the CDC cited improving records for the cruise vessels and said the industry was capable of policing itself. After the uproar, a group of House and Senate conferees meeting on federal health appropriations ordered the CDC to begin the health inspections once again. They will begin Jan. 1. In March when the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced it was dropping its health and sanitation inspections of foreign-flag cruise ships calling at U.S . ports , it created an uproar from Congress, health officials and consumer groups. Last month the CDC said it would begin the inspections again. At the time of the program's cancellation, more than 40 percent of the ships were given failing marks in 1985. The inspections cover water, food , Help A Friend Deal With --- ~ ~ IrlG=J~ Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lud to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SI members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. 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'1d. 20692 ______________,_______________________________ _ J I I or rnll. ~4 }1111,n-a-dm·. 1301) 9CJ4-00JO If You Think You Have a Drug or Alcohol ProblemThen You Have a Problem Millions of Americans have turned to drugs and alcohol to avoid problems they encounter in their personal and professional lives. Whether they know it or not, these people have taken on more than they can handle. Drugs and alcohol are killers. For some people, like basketball star Len Bias, death can come right away. For others, it comes only after years of decline, which are marked by ill health, worry, financial insecurity and family problems. The effects of alcohol and drug abuse are not confined to the addict. The New York Department of Health reports that two-thirds of all alcoholics seeking treatment in city clinics had at least one alcoholic parent. One recovering alcoholic said recently that he decided to seek treatment when he became aware of what his addiction was doing to his family. ''How could I be there for my kids when I wasn't even there for myself?'' he said. It is conservatively estimated that drug and alcohol abuse costs American businesses tens of billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, absenteeism and work-related accidents. For some companies, it is the difference between staying in business or relocating overseas. 1986 marked a turning point in the fight against drugs. Americans finally became aware of the dimensions of the drug problem in this country. As a result, the number of drug users as a percentage of the overall population is starting to decline. Unfortunately, those still using drugs are using more potent and dangerous chemicals, such as MDA and crack. Private clinics are flooded with people who are trying to beat their drug and alcohol addictions. Yet there aren't enough private facilities in this country to accommodate this increased demand. People often have to wait months to get accepted to programs that cost several thousand dollars a month. * * * Seafarers who become addicted to drugs or alcohol are lucky in the sense that they can make use of the Seafarers Addiction Center in Valley Lee, Md. As long as they meet the eligibility requirements, it won't cost them a dime, and there's usually not that much of a wait. The program was started more than 10 years ago, before alcohol and drug abuse became a fashionable issue. This says a lot about the foresight of this Union and its leadership. To date more than 670 of your fellow Seafarers have regained their sobriety and drug-free status by making use of this program. If you think that you might have a problem with drugs or alcohol, then contact your Port Agent. It might be the most important contact you make in your lifetime. And, don't worry-your coq.fidentiality will be respected . /)RUGS' ARE ,t:()R f)lJNCES'{/ YOU CAN 9TOP ANO eEr NELP/ CON?'ACT YOUR POR7AGENT OR ~IU /JRU6 I I AND ALCOllOl PROGRAM PINEY POINT, MD. DOI/ /VOW/ AT 14 I LOG I December 1986 �New Hospital Ship Christened by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC The world 's largest hospital hip was christened in San Diego, Calif. Nov. 8 at a shipyard that's also building her twin sister. The USNS Mercy {T-AH 19), the third American hospital ship to bear that compassionate name, was officially christened when guest of honor and newspaper publisher Helen K. Copley smashed the traditional bottle of champagne into the hull of the 894-foot long ship built by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. Mercy and her twin, the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), will be crewed by 68 MSC mariners. The floating hospitals, larger than any on shore naval medical facility, will be staffed by about 1,300 medical and support personnel when fully operational. The ships are designed to be floating surgical hospitals with a mobile, flexible response capability to provide acute medical care in support of amphibious task forces. Ten years ago, the since-converted ships were being built by NASSCO as 90,000 dwt supertankers to haul Mideast crude oil through the Suez Canal. The USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) on sea trials off San Diego, Calif. (Photo courtesy of NASSCO) Laid up several years later when too much oil glutted world markets, the concept of converting existing tankers to hospital ships was first proposed. Not only could the government save money and time working with a ship already built, reasoned naval architects, but also the added advantage of supertankers was their low center of gravity which reduces roll, a comfort to patients and crew alike. NASSCO won a $400 million contract to convert the two ships to hospital vessels in 1983. The Navy has since spent another $110 million out- fitting the ships with the latest medical equipment.' The floating hospitals each have a total patient capacity of 1,000 beds (the average U.S. hospital has 300 beds), 12 operating rooms, radiological services, medical laboratories, dental service, physical therapy and burn care facilities, an optometry lab, a pharmacy, a morgue and two oxygen producing plants. The ships' massive landing pads are large enough to accommodate the military's biggest helicopters. ''Under the old concept of hospital ships, the idea was to carry casualties M SC's Safety Poster Walks Away With Honors Two MSCPAC employees and the command itself walked away with first place honors in the marine safety poster contest at the National Safety Council's annual congress in Chicago recently. The Golden Safety Poster Award was given to Jack Reich, head of MSCPAC's safety branch; Steve McKnight, an MSCPAC illustrator, and to Military Sealift Command, Pacific, for the creation of a poster that promotes safety in the marine indus- try. The National Safety Council is composed of government and industry representatives to promote safety and occupational health at home and at work sites. Reich and McKnight teamed up a few months ago for the design of their winning safety poster as part of an overall plan to get the message out about safety. The National Safety Council, which automatically had rights to all poster submittals, will reproduce the MSCP AC design and provide it to Accepting first place honors in the marine safety poster contest are (I. tor.) Jack Reich, Capt. W. T. Dannheim and Steve McKnight. Council members nationwide. MSCPAC's entry was creative, informative and thought provocative," said Frank J. Poliafico, awards committee chairman, when he announced the poster contest winners. ''The command obviously has a winner's attitude toward safety, and for this we admire MSCPAC.'' At the same time Reich was in Chicago Oct. 20 to accept the safety poster award, Capt. William T. Dannheim, COMSCPAC, was sending a message to all MSCPAC ships commending them for their efforts in reducing lost-time injuries. In fiscal year 1984, President Reagan set a government-wide goal to reduce work injuries in the federal sector by 3 percent a year over a five-year period, using fiscal year 1983 as a baseline. With MSCP AC mishap figures compiled for the past three years, the command has attained a cumulative 15 percent reduction in lost-time injuries, far exceeding the presidential goal to date. Said Capt. Dannheim in his Oct. 21 message to MSCPAC ves els, "The continuing reduction in mishap rates onboard our ships is a tribute to the collective efforts of all hand . I commend you all for your effort in helping MSCP AC exceed the presidential goal for the third straight year. Well done." back home for care," said Albert Midboe, the MSC construction representative assigned to the T-AH project at NASSCO. "With these ships, a patient receives instant care." A licensed chief engineer, Midboe knows hospital ships. He first served on one with the Army Transport Service before that organization became part of MSTS in 1949. "We're getting a couple of pretty good ships at an economical price," he claims. "The ships had well known designs and propulsion plants which aren't terribly complicated." The USNS Mercy is driven by a single screw, geared steam turbine with 24,500 horsepower. The ship's four distilling plants produce 75,000 gallons of fresh water daily. Three 400-ton air conditioning plants will help keep hospital spaces comfortable. Originally scheduled to be maintained in a Reduced Operating Status in Oakland, Calif. with a five-day deployment capability, the USNS Mercy is now scheduled to go into service next March on a four-month goodwill tour to the Philippines. The purpose of the deployment will be to train MSC and Navy personnel in the operation and support of the ship and its embarked medical treatment facility during extended operations in a remote area. Coincidentally, it provides an opportunity to enhance the U.S. presence in the region and meet medical (Continued on Page 17.) Not Yet for Retro Money Although retroactive money was tentatively expected to be paid around Christmas time, the MSCPAC comptroller has now indicated that because of a major error in computing retroactive wages and overtime increases for unlicensed marine personnel, retro money will not be paid until late February or early March 1987. December 1986 I LOG I 15 �Safeguard Your Shipping ·ghts \ .J~ ! ~ /' I ''""'\ .., ~--..J-~ T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved , you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your respon- sibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNOW YOU RIGHTS - FINANCIAL REPORTS. T he constitution of the SIU Atlantic , Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership 's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account ants every three months, which are to be submit1ed to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A qu arterly finance committee of rank and file members , elected by the membership , makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendation s. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep arate findings . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ..,,- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you 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 you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU 16 I LOG I December 1986 KNOW YOUR IGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ohtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents . Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. 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 negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may be discrimi nated against because of race . creed , color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111n1111111111111n111111lll1111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempt to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to 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 maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the ahove improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ~ to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The add~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �cove Leader Passes Through Panama canal S. Byerley, OMU A. Sharif, asst. cook Last month, R.A. McClean, master aboard the Cove Leader (Cove Shipping Inc.), sent us some photos of the vessel's crew. Here are a few more, including (above) G. Carter, OMU. A. Flatts, GSU USNS Mercy (Continued from Page 15.) training and care needs of the Philippine people. The Mercy's medical teams, consisting of military and civilian medical personnel (both U.S. and Filipino), will provide health care and preventive advice, training, consultation and patient screening. Detailed planning for this mission i currently under way. The USNS Mercy is expected to be delivered to MSC in mid-December. A Post Delivery Availability, along with crew training and the onloading of supplies and provisions, will keep the ship in San Diego until late February. The ship will deploy on her humanitarian mission in March. The Mercy's pro pective commanding officer i Capt. Richard Hosey , a 34-year veteran of MSCPAC. Capt. Ho ·ey is no stranger to taking hips out of the yard and out to the open sea. He's done it before with a tracking ship, a survey vessel, an ammunition ship, and now the Mercy. "This can be a frustrating time for those of us who will crew the ship , '· says Hosey. "Someone else is administering the shipbuilding contract for a vessel we have to sail, and we have L. Thrasher, steward/baker E.Ott,AB little say over how the ship is built or converted.'' Capt. Ho ey, Chief Engineer Dennis Leggett and a few other prospective crewmembers have spent the past two month climbing up, down and around the massive ho pital ship attempting to learn everything they can about the vessel. They've taken detailed notes, scanned blueprint and technical specifications and submitted some recommendations to the Supervisor of Ships and the MSC construction representative to help bring the hip into compliance with MSC rules and regulations. "We 're trying to identify all the deficiencies of the hip which mu t be corrected before we sail, and those that can be deferred," aid Capt. Hosey, working out of a mall trailer hi five-per on crew hare with the MSC con truction repre entative at N ASSCO. U ing hi experience aboard the USNS Kilauea, Ho ey recently wrote a 78-page operation, manual for the ho pital hip. "The INSURV board liked it," he miled. Though some problem. urfaced during the Mercy's sea trial in late October. the re olution of the problem. is ongoing and Navy official expect the hip to deploy as planned. Unlike other MSC hip with the familiar gold and blue ·tripes on the ship stacks, the USNS Mercy and the Comfort will carry no other markings other than red crosses against the allwhite ships. Military or government markings on hospital ships are prohibited by the Geneva convention agreements which cover such items as maritime warfare and the treatment of prisoners of war. Old-Timers earner Vice Presidents' Report (Continued from Page 11.) exi t if this country is to get on with the business at hand, which is to make American products more competitive. In New York, the Maritime Port Council there handed out its annual Paul Hall Award to Morty Bahr, president of the Communications Workers of America. SIU Pre ident Frank Drozak appeared at the dinner. He poke of Bahr' many contribution to the labor movement, especially in the field of organizing. Drozak also gave a frank as e sment of the state of the industry. "Maritime t dying," he told the 1,000 people in attendance. "We've gone past the point of no return." He pledged to devote hi full energie in per uading the 1OOth Congrc s to enact a trade policy. Pensioner Reino J. Pelaso (P-8) from Vallejo, Calif. sends his Christmas greetings along with a photo of his latest catch. Seems Reino had a good year fishing in San Pablo Bay and Bodega Bay, hooking four sturgeon (25-100 lbs. each), 15 salmon (5-15 lbs.) and 80 pounds of rockfish. "I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that the New Year wiU be good to all my friends." December 1986 I LOG I 17 �Lennard Edward Fuller r., 74, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing both deep sea and inland. From 1956 to 1972 he sailed as a mate and captain for · G & H Towing. Brother Fuller was a former member of the NMU from 1941to1953. HewasborninLynchburg, Texas and is a resident of Baytown, Texas. Deep Sea George Adamisin, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Adami sin was born in N anty Glo, Pa. and is a resident of Pittsburgh, Pa. A.G. Alexander, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing last as a recertified bosun. Brother Alexander graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beers and last shipped out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Alexander is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Arkansas, he is a resident of Milan, Texas. Fred C. Gissubel, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1976 sailing as a recertified chief steward. Brother Gissubel graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1981. He began sailing during World War II. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Deerfield Beach, Fla. Carl Harcrow Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1970. He sailed as an AB, most recently aboard the MV Aurora. Brother Harcrow was a former member of the NMU. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Harcrow was born in Little Rock, Ark. and is a resident of Franklin, Texas. David Huffer Ikirt, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. He last sailed as an AB and deck delegate out of the port of San Francisco. Brother Ikirt also sailed during the Vietnam War and walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and is a resident there. Bennie J.B. Anding, 58, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1953. He sailed as a cook, most recently out of the port of Houston. Brother Anding began sailing during World War II. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Orange, Texas. Edgar Bivens, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sailing as a cook. Brother Bivens last sailed aboard the SS Navigator. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Mobile, he is a resident there. - Clyde Allen Kent, 58, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed as a deck delegate and recertified bosun last aboard the Bay Ridge out of the port of Baltimore. Brother Kent graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo suns Program in 1982. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Kent was born in Danville, Va. and is a resident of Laguna Hills, Calif. Edelmiro Colon, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of San Juan, P.R. sailing as a chief cook. Brother Colon was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Caguas, P.R. Henry Joseph Koppersmith, 58, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Koppersmith last rode the SS San Pedro. He was born in Mobile and is a resident there. Billy Gailian Edelmon, 59, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. He last sailed as a recertified bosun out of the port of Honolulu, Hawaii. Brother Edelmon graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He also sailed during World War II. Seafarer Edelmon was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef and attended the 1971 Piney Point Crews Conference. Edelmon was a former member of the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the Operating Engineers Union. Bosun Edelmon is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born in Houston, he is a resident nf Honolulu. Horace Carl Long Jr., 59, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He sailed as a cook, most recently out of the port of San Francisco. Brother Long was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Seafarer Long was born in Titusville, Fla. and is a resident of San Francisco. John Fanoli, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Fanoli hit the bricks in both the 1946 General Maritime and the 1965 District Council 37 beefs. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Fanoli was born in New York City and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Peter Lypen, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Lypen worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. in 1981. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Lypen attended the U.S. Military Transport Command School, Sheepshead 18 I LOG I December 1986 ,., Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. in is a veteran of the U.S. the Korean War. Born in sey, Lypen is a resident beth, N.J. 1943. He Army in New Jerof Eliza- Warren Manuel Sr., 55, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1952 sailing as an AB last out of the port of Houston. Brother Manuel is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born in Mamou, La·. and is a resident there. Cecil Harles Martin, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1950 sailing last as a chief cook. Brother Martin was on the picket lines in 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Wilbert James Miles Sr., 60,joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Miles was born in Mobile and is a resident of Prichard, Ala. John Dow Moore, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951. He sailed last as a recertified bosun out of the port of Houston. Brother Moore graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Moore is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of New Orleans, he is a resident of Houston. Richard Ward Moore, 65, joined the SIU after attending a training program at the SIU's Andrew Furuseth School. Brother Moore last sailed as an AB out of the port of Jacksonville. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Moore was born in Dunn, N.C. and is a resident of Jacksonville. Jimmie Lee Morris, 56, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing last as a recertified bosun. Brother Morris last shipped out aboard the OM/ Champion from the port of Jacksonville. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer.Morris was born in Pensacola, Fla. and is a resident of Fort McCoy, Fla. Guillermo Ortiz, 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Philadelphia sailing last as a chief electrician out of the port of Santurce, P.R. Brother Ortiz hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, 1948 Wall St. and the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beefs. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Ortiz was born in Ponce, P.R. and is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. (Continued on Page 19.) �. . C a t Guard in World II. Riutta was born in Astoria, a resident of Las Vegas, William "Bill" Maurice Parker, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile. He sailed as bosun. Brother Parker graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He last shipped out of the port of New Orleans. Parker walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was born in Illinois and is a resident of Lacombe, La. Emil Henrick Riutta, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Riutta last sailed out of the port of San Francisco. He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Riutta was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 569 and is a veteran Raymond John Christina, 66, joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn. in 1956 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Christina last sailed out of the port of Algonac, Mich. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Laker Christina was born in Houghton, Mich. and is a resident of Hubbell, Mich. Ray Ellis Schrum, 58, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Miami, Fla. He sailed last as a recertified bosun aboard the MV Courier out of the port of Houston. Brother Schrum graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1976. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Schrum was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Lincolnton, N.C. (Continued from Page 18.) Stanley "Stan" Partyka, 57, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a bosun out of the port of New York. Brother Partyka graduated as a 3rd mate from the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Deck Officers Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Partyka also attended Piney Point Crew Conference No. 9 in 1970. Born in Pennsylvania, he is a resident of Chicago, Ill. Great Lakes Albert Joseph Verwilt, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing last as a chief electrician. Brother Verwilt also sailed during World War II. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line and the 1963 Rotobroil beefs. Seafarer Verwilt worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1971 to 1978 and also at the Federal Shipyard, N.J. from 1939 to 1944. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he is a resident of Highlands, N .J. ......... L... 'm George L. Vourloumis Sr., 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed deep sea from 1942 to 1962 and inland from 1962 to 1986 for Independent Towing. Brother Vourloumis last sailed as a recertified chief steward aboard the SS Caguas. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Vourloumis was born in Fitchburg, Mass. and is a resident of Philadelphia. Summary Annual Report Seafarers Pension Plan This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended Dec. 31, 1985. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $20,887,199. These expenses included $2,749,495 in administrative expenses and $18,137,704 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 18,444 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, wa $343,248,323 as of Dec. 31, 1985, compared to $294,255,794 as of Jan. 1, 1985. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $48,992,529. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $47 ,232,448, including employer contributions of $7 ,930,434, gains of $9,460,509 from the sale of assets, earnings from investment of $29,639,855 and other income of $201,650. 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 tandards of ERISA. * * * Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878 for the year ended Dec. 31, 1985. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Donald D. Witt Menter Sr., 51 , joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. in 1961. He sailed as an oiler for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1986, most recently out of the port of Cleveland, Ohio. Brother Menter was a former member of the Laborers Union. He was born in Oswego, N.Y. and is a resident of Conneaut, Ohio. Henry Reinhold Schultz, 65, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. in 1960 sailing as a wiper and gateman. Brother Schultz last shipped out of the port of Algonac, Mich. He was born in Hubbard Lake, Mich. and is a resident of Hudson, Fla. Shipping Rules Copies of the Shipping Rules as amended by the Seafarers Appeals Board through Sept. 15, 1986 are available on request by contacting the Seafarers Appeals Board at 5201 Au th Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expen e were 539,518. These expenses included $103,779 in administrative expenses and $435,739 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 552 per ons 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 $10,540,242 as of Dec. 31, 1985, compared to $8,692,743 as of Jan. 1, 1985. During the plan year the plan experienced an increa e in its net a sets of $1,847,499. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $1,641,211, including employer contributions of $239, 758, employee contributions of$96,204, gains of $521,395 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investment of $783,854. - MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. * * * YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. Tran actions in excess of 3 percent of plan assets 4. 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. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746-(301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.10 for the Seafarer Pension Plan report and $1.90 for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administi:ator, 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 statement and accompanying note 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 furni hed without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and at the U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, 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, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. December 1986 I LOG I 19 - �Pensioner Leonard Stanaslaus Bugajewski, 72, passed away on Nov. 9. Brother Bugajewski · joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed last as a bosun and quartermaster during the Vietnam War. He hit the bricks in the 1947 Isthmian beef. Seafarer Bugajewski was born in Delaware and was a resident of Aberdeen, N .J. Surviving are his widow, Alice; a brother, Bernard of Chester, Pa., and a sister, Mary Connaugh of the Bronx, N.Y. Pensioner George F. Butler, 64, succumbed to heart-lung failure in the Dominquez Valley Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif. on Oct. I. Brother Butler joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1958 sailing last as a chief steward. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif. and was a resident there. Burial was in the Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Bertha and a daughter, Ara Griffith of Sacramento, Calif. Pensioner John James Cox, 94, succumbed to pneumonia at home in Tempe, Ariz. on Oct. 18. Brother Cox joined the SIU in (a charter 1938 member) in the port of Baltimore, sailing last as an oiler. He hit the bricks in the 1946 Greater Maritime, 1963 Rotobroil and the 1965 District Council 37 beefs. Seafarer Cox was born in London, England and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Cremation took place in the East Valley Crematory, Mesa, Ariz. Surviving is a daughter, Janice Dawe of Tempe. Pensioner Wilson FrampRandolph ton, 89, passed away in November 1983. Brother Frampton joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New Orleans sailing last as an oiler. He was born in Huntington, W.Va. and was a resident of New Orleans. Pensioner Fortunato N. Drilon, 88, passed away in the St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco on Oct. 12. Brother Drilon joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook for 50 years. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Drilon was born in the Philippines and was a resident of San Francisco. Interment 20 I LOG I December 1986 was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Jung Soon; a son, Jame, and a brother, Felix of Cerigara, Leyte, P .I. Bernard Raymond Kitchens, 67, died on Oct. 30. Brother Kitchens joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He sailed last as a recertified bosun aboard the Sea-Land Producer from 1985 to 1986. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1979. Seafarer Kitchens walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Hattie and a daughter, Nannie of Adrian, Ga. Pensioner Daniel Gerald "Jerry" Lynch, 75, died of a heart condition in the Kaiser Hospital, Portland, Ore. on Nov. 6. Brother Lynch joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1943 in the port of Seattle. He last sailed as a chief steward aboard the SS Hawaiian Refiner in 1970. He sailed his first ship, the SS George H. Harris as a steward utility in 1943. Seafarer Lynch was a veteran of the North Dakota National Guard and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. Born in Scott Mills, Ore., he was a resident of Portland. Pensioner Jack Baron Mauldin, 75, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Mauldin joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing last as a cook. He began sailing in 1929. Seafarer Mauldin was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He attended a Piney Point Educational Conference and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before and during World War II. Leathercraft was his hobby. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Lovalla of Gretna and Marlene Lee of San Pablo, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. R.R. Vaughn of Ft. Myers, Fla. Pensioner Walter Frederick Mueller, 84, passed away on Nov. 9. Brother Mueller joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Tampa, Fla. sailing last as a bosun. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beef . Seafarer Mueller attended the 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference. Bosun Mueller was born in Germany and was a resident of Tampa. Surviving is his son, James of West Milton, Ohio. Pensioner Emile Joseph Olive, 69 succumbed to heart failure at home in Pennsville, N.J. on Sept. 30. Brother Olive joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun and deck delegate. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Olive was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, V .I. Surviving is his widow, Grace. Pensioner Sloan Mitchell Orr, 65, died on Oct. 9. Brother Orr joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing last as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Orr was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Walhalla, S.C., he was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving is his sister, Katie O'Berry of Cashiers, N.C. Pensioner William Ansell Pittman, 63, died on Oct. 13. Brother Pittman joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing last as a bosun. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Ponchatoula, La. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. Catherine E. Young, 38, died on Nov. 5. Sister Young joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1981 sailing as a saloon messwoman. She was born in San Francisco and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Young of Concord, Calif. Pensioner Hipol. ito Sanchez Ramos, 78, passed away on Nov. 16. Brother Ramos joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Ramos was born in Arecibo, P.R. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Antonia. Pensioner Clarence Eugene Roney, 81, passed away on Nov. 15. Brother · Roney joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a FOWT. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Roney also attended the 1970 Piney Point Pensioners Conference No. 6. A native of Chatom, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Alice. Pensioner Lawrence Smith, 69, died on Nov. 3. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1947 sailing last as a cook. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Gretna, La., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Inez. Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, January 5 ................... 10:30 New York ............... Tuesday, January 6 ................... 10:30 Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, January 7 ................ 10:30 Baltimore ................ Thursday, January 8 .................. 10:30 Norfolk ................. Thursday, January 8 .................. 10:30 Jacksonville .............. Thursday, January 8 .................. 10:30 Algonac ................. Friday, January 9 .................... 10:30 Houston ................. Monday, January 12 .................. 10:30 New Orleans ............. Tuesday, January 13 .................. 10:30 Mobile .................. Wednesday, January 14 ............... 10:30 San Francisco ............ Thursday, January 15 ................. 10:30 Wilmington .............. Tuesday, January 20 .................. 10:30 Seattle .................. Friday, January 23 ................... 10:30 San Juan ................ Thur day, January 8 .................. 10:30 St. Loui ................ Friday, January 16 ................... 10:30 Honolulu ................ Thursday, January 15 ................. 10:30 Duluth .................. Wednesday, January 14 ............... 10:30 Gloucester ............... Tuesday, January 20 .................. 10:30 Jersey City ............... Wednesday, January 21 ............... 10:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. �Dlaest of Ships Meetlnas -,... t AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), November 9-Chairman Donald D. Fleming; Secretary Jon Cruz; Educational Director R. Wilson ; Deck Delegate S. Perdiks; Engine Delegate William Casapo; Steward Delegate F. Gonzales. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and engine departments. There is $1 00 in the ship's fund collected from an arrival pool. The chairman reminded all hands that the Union has a very good school in Piney Point, Md. and that qualified members should upgrade their skills and be prepared to fill the jobs available, especially on the military-contracted ships. Crewmembers also were told if they have a drinking or drug problem, they have a Union that cares and programs to help. "So take advantage of them because losing your papers is one thing, but if you lose your life or loved ones, you don't get a second chance." The educational director stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. He noted that after six years of the Reagan administration, we should all know how important SPAD is for us-to make sure the Union has the resources to elect our friends who, in turn, will help us. All departments were given thanks for their hard work and for the smooth trip-especially the steward department. "Steward Jonny Cruz and Chief Cook Leopold Faulkner sure know how to feed a hungry sailor with all their goodies and spread. Too bad the ship will be laid up during Thanksgiving because we're going to miss out on some good food." Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), November 1&-Chairman James S. Rogers ; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Engine Delegate Paul Summers; Treasurer Tom Herbert. No beefs or disputed OT. The captain reported that payoff would take place Nov. 20 and that the ship will remain in the shipyard for about 20 to 25 days. All crewmembers leaving the ship were reminded to return dirty linen to the dirty linen locker. New movies were one of the requests, and the patrolman will be asked about the possibility of getting some soon. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CONSTITUTION (American Hawaii Cruises) , October 1~Chairman D. Ellette; Deck Delegate J. Balentine; Engine Delegate G. Brown. The chairman noted that a new contract was signed, and the bosun has given a copy to each department delegate. So, if there are any questions about the contract, members should see either the bosun or their delegate. The Constitution is going into the shipyard at Aboard the MV Sugar Islander the end of November and is due out around Dec. 15. The ship should be back in Hawaii by Dec. 20. The chairman will keep the delegates informed as to specific dates. All communications have been read and posted. The bosun mentioned the importance of reading the LOG in order to be informed on what's going on in the Union. The new TVs and refrigerators for the unlicensed crew lounges were received , and a new TV, VCR and refrigerator have now been ordered for the pursers' lounge. The chairman gave the ships' committees and delegates a vote of thanks for their good work. Next port: Honolulu, Hawaii. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Ships), November 9-Chairman Louie Diesso; Secretary DA Brown; Educational Director H. Green; Engine Delegate Ronald Aubuchon; Steward Delegate Marc D' Ambrosio; Deck Delegate J. McPherson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $200 in the treasury, shared jointly with the ship's officers. Members were urged to upgrade their skills at the training center in Piney Point, Md. A request was made on the part of the gang to have lifesaving equipment available during the cleaning of the tanks. Respirators should be checked, and a rescue demonstration be given. Next ports: Guam, Singapore and Japan. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), November 2-Chairman John P. Davis; Secretary H. Jones, Jr.; Educational Director Roy C. McCauley. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $372.50 in the ship's fund. From that sum, "We have to buy a net for the swimming pool, so we won't lose the ball each time we play water polo." There is also $50 in the communications fund. The chairman reported that the ship will undergo the annual Coast Guard inspection during the northbound voyage. He reminded all hands, however, that safety is a daily concern-not just necessary at inspection time. He also mentioned the reports of meetings with other maritime unions regarding a possible .merger and believed that such signs are encouraging. "We've got to stick together." Movies are still a problem aboard ship. The same box of movies was received that was sent last year. A vote of thanks was given for all members aboard ship for the respect they are showing their fellow Seafarers by not slamming doors or playing radios loudly. A vote of thanks also went to the steward department for the pool parties and good food. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Arun , Indonesia. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), November 1&-Chairman Horace B. Rains ; Secretary Donnie W. Collins ; Educational This photo, sent to us by Chief Steward Milton Thrash, shows crewmembers enjoying one of the many fine cookouts aboard the Sugar Islander (Pacific Gulf Marine). Director Guy Venus; Deck Delegate Michael S. Pell; Engine Delegate John E. Trent; Steward Delegate Bruce Mesger. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The ship is to lay up in Jacksonville for repairs. Payoff will be Wednesday, Nov. 19. The repair list will be posted and all movies are to be returned to the movie locker. The secretary suggested that everyone read the LOG for up-to-date informaton on what's happening in the Union and in the maritime industry. He also stressed the importance of donating to SPAD. "SPAD helped to get us where we are. So let's all donate. Look at the last election and you can see what we can do together. " The educational director reminded anyone who wants to upgrade their skills-" lt's never too late to go to the SHLSS. " All kinds of courses are available. The steward suggested that one minute of silence be observed in memory of those who died aboard the OM/ Yukon during a recent explosion. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the fine food and excellent menus. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. ST AR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Management), November 1&-Chairman Gene Paschall ; Secretary J.R. Fletcher. No beefs or disputed OT reported . There is $32.20 in the ship's fund. Everything is going smoothly aboard the Star of Texas . The ship will pay off Tuesday, Nov. 18 in Norfolk. According to the chairman , " It has been a good trip with a very good crew. " The ship's fund is in the captain's safe and will be handled by the ship's chairman. Members report that they had a nice trip to Rotterdam, although they did encounter some rough weather on the way back. The crew is looking forward to shore time in Norfolk. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), November 9-Chairman NA Nagy; Secretary W.J. Smith ; Educational Director Rolando Gumanas. No beefs or disputed OT reported . The ship will pay off on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. on Nov. 15. Two ABs left the ship this trip due to medical reasons. One replacement came aboard in Valdez. Members talked about the future of shipping and the elimination of jobs on some ships. The importance of upgrading at Piney Point was stressed , especially to help train crewmembers for some of the newer, military ships. A vote of thanks was given to the bosun and deck department for refinishing the deck in the crew mess- _ room and a complete cleaning of the bulkheads. A vote of thanks also went to the steward department for their fine food and clean mess areas. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: CAGUAS GOLDEN ENDEAVOR OAKLAND OVERSEAS CHICAGO PUERTO RICO SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND EXPRESS Mt. Washington Crew Enjoys Barbeque """°"'' .· :. .; :•..·:;· ..... .. . . , .. ,~ ... . ::=: .· ·. ' 1111111 ....... ~ Chief Cook J .D. Wilson gets the steaks on the grill. Steward/Baker Nazareth Battle, Bosun William L. Davis and AB Robert S. Livermore are ready for the barbeque. Helping out with cooking and tasting are GSU John Briggs Jr., OS Julio C. Arzi and QMED Horacio A. Arnold. December 1986 I LOG I 21 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac . . ............. .. .. . . Port Algonac . . .. . . ..... ... . ...... 0 12 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 0 5 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 1 0 0 4 0 0 19 0 6 0 0 Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec . Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 1 47 6 0 9 Port Algonac .... . . .... ... . . . ..... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Algonac ..................... 0 0 12 0 0 73 8 0 2 1 1 22 Totals All Departments .. . ..... *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 207 46 (301) 899-0675 4 40 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOV. 1-30, 1986 Port Gloucester ... . ......... . . New York .... ... .. .. .... Philadelphia . . .. . ..... .... Baltimore ... . .. . ........ Norfolk ... . . . ... . . . ..... Mobile ........ . ........ New Orleans ... .. ........ Jacksonville ... ... ...... . . San Francisco . .. .. .... . .. . Wilmington . .... . . . . . . .. . Seattle ..... . . ...... .. .. Puerto Rico ... ... . . .. . . .. Honolulu .. .. . .. ... . . . .. . Houston .. . . ............ St. Louis ...... . .. .. ... .. Piney Point .. ... .. . .. .. . . Totals ... . .. ........... Port Gloucester .... .. . ... . . . .. New York . ........... ... Philadelphia .. . . . .. . .. . . .. Baltimore ... .. .. ........ Norfolk ......... .. . ... . . Mobile ... . .. ..... . ..... New Orleans . .. . ... . ..... Jacksonville .......... . .. . San Francisco .. . .. ........ Wilmington . .. . . .. . ...... Seattle . . ........... . .. . Puerto Rico .. . .......... . Honolulu . . . ............. Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis .. . ... . .... . .... Piney Point ....... . ...... Totals . .... ............ Port Gloucester ...... . ........ New York ... . ........... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk .. .... . .......... Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . ............ Wilmington .............. Seattle . . ......... . . .. .. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ..... . ... . ...... Houston .... .. .......... St. Louis ... . .. . ......... Piney Point .. . . . .. . . ..... Totals ..... .. . ... ...... Port Gloucester ..... . .... . .... New York .. . ..... . ... . .. Philadelphia .... .. ... .. . . . Baltimore ......... .. . . .. Norfolk .. . ... .. .. . . ... . . Mobile .. .... . . . ... . .... New Orleans . . . . . ........ Jacksonville .. ... .. ... .... San Francisco .. . . . .... . .. . Wilmington .. .. . ..... . . .. Seattle .............. .. . Puerto Rico . ......... .. . . Honolulu ... ..... . .... ... Houston . . . .. . . . . ....... St. Louis .. ... . . ... .. .. . . Piney Point . ... . . . ... . . . . Totals .. ... . . .. . .. . . .. . ,.~ - 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 54 5 10 12 9 40 35 41 17 32 5 13 34 0 1 3 15 6 4 7 3 7 7 6 3 7 1 11 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 6 1 1 2 1 0 6 1 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 35 3 7 7 12 26 15 26 10 28 3 8 27 0 2 311 84 25 209 0 31 2 7 5 9 23 24 19 11 15 2 5 29 0 3 0 5 2 0 5 1 7 1 2 4 6 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 29 1 8 4 6 20 17 11 9 18 2 6 12 0 2 0 12 2 0 5 185 52 16 145 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 14 0 0 3 1 6 16 6 22 4 11 2 4 7 20 1 3 7 4 16 11 33 7 19 3 6 14 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 3 3 1 5 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 2 0 29 0 0 3 145 48 37 0 15 1 6 10 3 8 10 34 13 24 1 5 9 0 0 1 24 6 6 6 1 10 6 7 12 15 3 109 10 0 9 0 139 225 3 0 1 3 0 6 4 12 0 2 0 174 0 0 1 206 0 0 1 97 0 7 0 1 1 1 10 4 16 11 18 0 6 8 0 0 83 Trip Reliefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 1 3 0 0 10 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 1 1 12 4 7 4 4 4 17 7 0 0 73 575 141 28 1 5 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 4 7 0 8 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 17 0 9 0 1 2 0 3 4 1 4 6 1 7 5 0 1 4 64 3 6 8 10 41 34 37 21 35 17 2 50 0 5 2 8 4 4 8 3 10 4 8 4 9 0 11 2 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 66 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 34 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 2 3 0 0 2 25 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 42 18 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 14 1 1 6 5 5 5 6 7 6 0 81 6 0 10 154 0 3 0 1 2 0 6 2 15 1 2 0 126 1 0 0 159 Totals All Departments ...... 780 409 284 534 296 207 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . 6 111 4 11 20 11 73 61 80 34 52 30 10 69 7 23 7 5 5 3 7 11 15 5 13 4 24 6 0 6 2 11 2 3 6 3 7 5 7 2 5 1 8 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 44 337 85 13 0 4 0 1 33 3 4 10 7 32 13 75 14 37 9 7 24 0 4 3 6 1 2 2 0 3 5 7 2 2 2 29 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 5 4 11 2 6 1 62 0 0 0 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 027 40 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave ., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 11 5 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 0 0 0 96 273 68 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 1 12 11 2 26 10 77 20 34 14 9 22 0 0 1 60 7 9 6 4 24 12 20 18 33 15 135 10 0 4 0 7 0 1 2 0 25 4 2 1 0 1 305 3 0 1 0 285 358 352 213 1,470 652 434 Shipping in the month of November was down from the month of October. A total of 1,250 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,250 jobs shipped, 534 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 213 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 4, 102 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I December 1986 5443 Ridge Rd . 44129 (216) 845-1100 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 2067 4 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 21st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 WILMINGTON, Calif. 51 O N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �'Friends Forever . . . ' After reading in the Pensioner's Corner of the most recent Seafarers LOG that Eric Joseph retired, I recalled the time he and I sailed aboard the same vessel out of the port of New York and, when the subject of "boxing" came up, we donned the gloves and sparred on deck, briefly. We both were out of shape, it seemed. But, I was careful not to hit him in his blind eye that was the result of donating part of it to a former shipmate, "Phil" Pron. It was a most unselfish gesture, and there was quite a write-up about it in the LOG at the time. So, among his other accomplishments while in our Union, I trust he'll have the good feeling of the foregoing to keep him company in retirement. Eric, the pressure is off. Enjoy yourself, go home and visit your family and stay as long as you like. No more sailing boards to cope with. Someone else will do the cooking now, friend. Maybe our paths will cross again at some future date. But for now, smooth sailing and steady as she goes. Friends forever, Clarence (Bud) Cousins (C-59) Butler, Pa. No Decision Made-What Do You Think? SHLSS Student Loan Program Is Only Under Study The article on a proposal to work up a fee schedule for courses at SHLSS, which appeared in the Nov. 1986 LOG, was not intended to imply that any fee program has been established. The SHLSS and the Trustees are looking for new ways to improve the educational opportunities for our membership. A study has revealed that a number of people have used the facilities of the school and then left the industry. The purpose of the school is to improve both the industry and the job opportunities of those members who stay with the industry. We would like to hear from you. r-------------------------------------~ Should we continue the present system that allows some people to use the free educational facilities of our school for their own advancement and then leave the industry? D yes D no Should we charge a fee to those who use the school's educational facilities and do not stay with the industry? D yes D no Please send this to: Charles Svenson, Editor The LOG Box 123 Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 ~-------------------------------------~ Preference (Continued from Page 24.) tices a ''contraction'' for all practical purposes? 4. The Cargo Preference Act of I 904 requires that military supplies shipped ''by sea'' must be sent on U .S.-flag ves el . It has been brought to our attention that the Department of Defense has flown supplies to Iceland rather than send them by sea on U.S. vessels pursuant to the cargo preference laws. Will you please provide details as to the typ.e of military cargo ent by air, the justification for using air rather than surface transportation, and the cost comparison for air versus surface transportation. 5. Why did the Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC) not institute administrative debarment procedures against Brussels Steel Co. after their knowingly false statements and deliberate breaches of contract concerning cargo preference were di covered? That would have been much more timely than the protracted review by the Inspector General that wa instituted. 6. Department of Defense procurement procedures and regulations allow shipper to make arrangements that have the effect of limiting application of the cargo preference laws. Why have these regulation not been changed to encourage the use of U .S.-flag vessels. Letters To The Edi-tor 'Union Labor Still the Best . .· . ' Many times we fail to applaud our brothers and sisters for going beyond their duties to show that union labor is still the best. After boarding the M/V GaJrice Transport and hearing of a two-man steward (department], reaction of the worst kind was felt. Nevertheless, Henry Jones and James Byron (both SIU members] showed us that even with the reduced manning scale, they made outstanding credit, not only to themselves, but most important to the Union. I thought you would like to know. Vern Johansen Deck Delegate-SUP Legislative Agenda (Continued from Page 24.) aren't introduced to repeal the ban on the export of Alaskan oil, or to abolish the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. The Union also will be monitoring the different agencies and departments to make sure that they are implementing maritime promotional programs already on the books. This has been a big problem during the past few years. A problem already has arisen. The Department of Agriculture has indicated that it might be inclined to waive the cargo preference requirements for vessels older than 15 years. In addition, the SIU legislative staff is expected to concentrate its efforts on coming up with a new build and charter bill and in securing legislation to stimulate American participation in the U.S.-Japan auto carriage trade. The SIU will be looking into ways to beef up this nation's passenger vessel fleet. A bill that would have reflagged several foreign-flag passenger vessels under American registry was allowed to expire in the 99th Congress. Had it been passed, it would have created thousands of jobs for American seamen. ''The key to any revival of the American-flag merchant marine is cargo," said Drozak. "Whether it's through cargo preference or bilateral ., trade agreements is immaterial. The important thing is that we have an American-flag merchant marine capable of meeting this nation's defense and commercial needs." �1OOth Congress Meets Next Month Trade Bill, Job Security Top SIU's Hill Agenda .. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's has traditionally been a quiet time in the nation's capital. This is not, however, a typical year. Two weeks before Thanksgiving, stories broke involving the biggest political scandal to hit this town since Watergate-the Iran-Contra arms deal. Up until that time, talk in the nation's capital centered around the Redskins (Washingtonians are rabid football fans) and rumors about prospective committee assignments. The great danger for the maritime industry, and the country, is that the administration and the 1OOth Congress will get bogged down on this one issue. President Reagan, by virtue of his immense personal popularity, has been able to dominate the political agenda of this country during the past six years. Unfortunately, that agenda has rarely included any maritime promotional programs. Even before the Iran-Contra arms scandal, the administration was perceived as having lost some power because it was unable to influence the results of the November elections. Now, the administration is in a state of near-disarray. What do these latest political developments mean to seamen? A great deal. For the past 100 years, job security for American seamen has been closely tied to government policy. With the exception of cargo generated by the two world wars , the maritime industry has had to depend on the leadership of Washington to survive in the face of heavily subsidized foreign fleets. While the actual number of vessels registered under the American-flag merchant marine may have fluctuated widely during the 20th Century, promotional programs such as the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 preserved a viable core capable of meeting this nation's minimum commercial and defense needs. The wholesale elimination of many important maritime programs during the past six years has endangered that core. A recent study by the Navy predicted a shortage of skilled mariners in the event of a national emergency. Aside from the Iran-Contra arms scandal , the lOOth session of Congress is expected to concentrate its efforts on resolving those troublesome issues that its predecessors left untouched. A little background on the 99th Congress is in order. It was able to reach a bipartisan consensus on a surprising number of issues-tax reform, immigration, toxic waste, South Africa. Yet it failed to make much headway on the festering budget and trade deficits. It also failed to take any constructive action to halt the decline of the American-flag merchant marine. This, however, was not entirely the fault of Congress , or even the administration. Much of the blame rests squarely at the feet of the maritime industry, which was unable to come up with a common legislative program. This disunity was an important factor in the failure to secure the reform of the liner subsidy program, which will start to expire at the end of this year. SIU President Frank rozak testified before Congress last fall on this very issue. He said that dire consequences would result if action were not taken to resolve this problem. Those dire consequences have hit with a resounding bang. U.S. Lines, Merchant Marine Panel Finally Sets Up Shop WASHINGTON-The Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense finally is in business. After 18 months of delays since its creation by Congress, the commission has its members and is ready to start work on its first preliminary report, due in nine months. It isn't clear yet who will actually act as chairman for Navy Secretary John Lehman. But the commission staff has been in place since early this year under Navy Capt. Bernard D . Dunn. The commissioners, appointed by President Reagan in October, just did gain Senate confirmation before Congress adjourned. They took their oaths Wednesday. Beside Secretary Lehman, or his designate, the commissioners are: John Gaughan, maritime administrator; Edward E. Carlson, chairman emeritus of UAL Inc., Washington, D.C.; William E. Haggett, president and chief executive officer of Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; James L. Holloway, president of the Council of AmericanFlag Operators here; Joseph Sewall, 24 I LOG I December 1986 president of the consulting firm, James W. Sewall Co., Old Town, Maine; and Shannon J. Wall, president of the National Maritime Union, New York City. The idea of the commission and the study it is to undertake began in the House Seapower Subcommittee headed by Rep. Charles E. Bennett, D-Fla. The Reagan administration has been unenthusiastic. The commission is expected to examine emergency shipping needs as well as the shipyards' ability to meet them. After its initial report to Congress and the president, a follow-up series of recommendations is due three months later. A final report is due nine months after that, followed by concluding recommendation in another three months. The law specifies that the Navy secretary, or "his designate" be chairman. No decision has been disclo ed on whether Mr. Lehman will preside personally or name someone else to do so. Journal of Commerce this nation's largest shipping company, has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. While U.S. Lines is not an SIU-contracted company, its financial difficulties are indicative of the shaky state of the American maritime industry as a whole. "The industry is dying," Drozak told the N. Y. Maritime Port Council recently. "We have to work with our newly elected friends in the House and the Senate to bring about a revival of the American-flag merchant marine." At the top ofDrozak's and the SIU's legislative agenda will be the trade issue, which is being viewed as a potential test of wills between a reinvigorated Congress and an embattled executive branch. Organized labor has already drafted the broad outlines of a trade policy , which would center around increasing the powers of the U.S. trade representative. As it is, the trade representative has little authority of his own. Trade policy is scattered among numerous departments and agencies. A general trade policy is only half the answer. What is also needed is executive and legislative action dealing with specific industries. The SIU has been working hard to come up with its own program that would complement the one drafted by the AFLCI O. Indeed, much of this Union's activity during the period before the inauguration of the lOOth Congress will be spent in meeting staff members of the different committees in order to convey our feelings about the trade issue and proposed maritime legislation As in previous sessions of Congress , there are indications that the maritime industry will have to devote a large share of its energies just to make sure that the few remaining promotional programs still in existence aren't abolished. According to Frank Pecquex, director of legislation for the SIU, the Union will be monitoring the actions of Congress to make sure that bil (Continued on Page 23.) House to Monitor DOD Preference Compliance The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee is not convinced that the Department of Defense is committed to following strict interpretations of cargo preference rules. ''The testimony of your witnesses at our two hearings . . . cast doubts upon the sincerity of the administration's support for cargo preference. The Department of Defense witnesses presented narrow and contradictory legal arguments to support their procurement practices, indicating a negative attitude and an attempt to avoid application of cargo preference laws,'' 12 members of the subcommittee wrote in a letter to DOD Secretary Casper Weinberger. The letter noted that the administration's policy is to neither expand nor contract present cargo preference laws, but the DOD witnesses seemed to indicate an effort by the department to narrow the scope ·of the laws. ''Aren' t the current procurement practices a 'contraction' for all practical purposes ,' ' the letter asked. In particular, the representatives were concerned about testimony that claimed parts and components purchased overseas , but for assembly in the United States, were not covered by cargo preference. In addition, they noted that some shipments scheduled for sea transportation were diverted to airborne shipping, which is not covered by the preference laws. The group asked for answers to six questions about the DOD's cargo preference prac ice . hey a o to einberger that they would carefully monitor all DOD shipments to ensure that the cargo preference laws are followed. The questions they asked were: 1. The Navy determined that the cargo preference laws only apply to final products delivered to the Navy, not to component parts purchased by the contractor to fill a contract. Would you explain how that decision was arrived at when the 1904 law makes no distinction based on passage of title? 2. If a component is imported duty free because it is for the government's use , ·even though title has not passed, is it not logical that the same component is subject to cargo preference laws? 3. How does your agency's position on the cargo preference laws square with the clearly stated position of the administration that it does not support any "expansion or contraction'' of the current cargo preference laws? Aren't the current procurement prac(Continued on Page 23.) Inside: SIU-MEBA-2 Form New Union Page 2 U.S. Unes Seek Bankruptcy Protection Page 3 Page 13 Smithsonian Spotlights Seafarers Page 23 Changes Made to Welfare Plan � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1986 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES OCEAN MINING COULD MEAN FUTURE SIU JOBS PROTESTING SOUTH AFRICAN RACISM SIU TESTS NEW TAGOS STRIKE BRINGS NEW PACT NEW INLAND CONTRACTS OK’D AIR FORCE LOGISTICS BRASS GETS GOOD LOOK AT SHLSS INDEPENDENCE DAY REMINISCENCES ON THE GREAT LAKES SMITHSONIAN HIGHLIGHTS CENTURY OF THE U.S. LABOR CRUISE SHIP HEALTH EXAMS BEGIN AGAIN BY HILL ORDER NEW HOSPITAL SHIP CHRISTENED MSC’S SAFETY POSTER WALKES AWAY WITH HONORS COVE LEADER PASSES THROUGH PANAMA CANAL USNS MERCY TRADE BILL, JOB SECURITY TOP SIU’S HILL AGENDA HOUSE TO MONITOR DOD PREFERENCE COMPLIANCE MERCHANT MARINE PANEL FINALLY SETS UP SHOP U.S. LINES FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY, SLASHES SERVICE NORWAY FACES FLAG SHIFT SIU AIRS CHARGES AGAINST MEBA AT AFL-CIO HEARING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 48, No. 12 1986 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f3d6f92ff007d6820ae1d448fc9811ce.pdf 91a6d4ecbfea49e75a4ce8036c959fc7 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic,Gull,LakesandlnlandWatersDistrict•AFL·CIO Vol.49,No.12December 1987 �President's Report by Frank Drozak It's time to do a little explaining. It's time to explain to you that sometimes as president of the entire SIU, I have to make decisions that some of you won't like. In a perfect world, labor and management would sit down at the table and give a little, take a little. Somewhere along the line, both sides would find a common ground which would keep the company profitable and the workers well paid and protected. It's not a perfect world. If it were, we wouldn't have had to face the situation we did with Curtis Bay Towing Co. The situation has been getting a lot of attention inside and outside the SIU. I'd like to take this time and try to explain why some things have happened. The SIU is not just inland deckhands, APL steward departments, TAGOS crews or QMEDs on Sea-Land ships. Though if you're part of one of those groups, that might certainly seem to be the most important aspect of the Union. But we 're also all the men and women on the beach who haven't worked in months. We're the folks who are approaching retirement age after decades of long work. We 're the people on pension. We're a lot of people who have to count on the strength of the entire SIU to protect the benefits and security of each of us. When we began negotiations with Curtis Bay for contracts in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk this past summer, we knew it wouldn't be easy. We knew eventually we would have to make some concessions. We told them we were willing to help the company through its financial troubles so that, in the long run, Curtis Bay would stay in business and we would stay on the job. When the membership in those three ports saw the final offer from the company, they said "shove it." I don't blame them. Over the years, through their professionalism and the SIU' s representation, tugboat jobs in those ports were some of the best paying blue-collar jobs in the country. Almost anybody would balk at taking pay and benefit cuts that could reduce your income by 50 percent. The membership voted to strike, and I supported that action. We felt that the skills and talents these people had could not easily be replaced. We believed the company could not operate efficiently and profitably without SIU crews. Well, a strike isn't the weapon it used to be. Though we had support from many other unions, legally we could not shut down the entire port as we could in the past. If we had done some of the things we wanted, we would have put the entire SIU in jeopardy-open to multi-million dollar lines today. In fairness, as hard as it is to admit, some cross picket lines out of desperation, simply to work. In the past, when companies used scabs to replace strikers, they were usually let go after the strike was settled. But again, recent court and NLRB rulings have given strikebreakers certain seniority and preferential hiring rights if they are brought in as replacements. Management can now threaten to replace striking union members. And even if a contract is reached, there is no guarantee strikers will get their jobs back. We were on strike, and Curtis Bay was running all their boats and making money. We got no help from the Coast Guard when we reported safety and licensing violations. We knew we would get no help from the NLRB. So where were we? In deep trouble. Unexpectedly, in early November, Curtis Bay delivered an ultimatum to its Norfolk crews. Come back to work or be fired, permanently replaced. The membership in Norfolk said no, and Curtis Bay stuck to its guns and fired the lot of them. Fifty-six people out of work. They said they would make the same demand in the other ports. In addition, if Curtis Bay followed through on its threat to replace the striking SIU members, it could have " ... Since 1981, court and NLRB rulings have made traditional picket line activities illegal. Strikers have actually been assessed damage for name calling ... for having too many people on a picket line ... '' lawsuits that could bankrupt us. Since 1981, court and NLRB rulings have made traditional picket line activities illegal. Strikers have actually been assessed damages for name-calling, for trying to block entrances or for having too many people on a picket line. Not only are union members liable for damages, but unions themselves can be fined hundreds of thousands of dollars. Step-by-step, this administration has weakened unions' rights. In better times, experienced crews are hard to find because they are working. But the heavy depression in the inland industry has thrown thousands of tugboat crews out of work. Curtis Bay knew that. Within days they had crews, mainly from the Gulf. People aren't afraid to cross picket placed their pensions in jeopardy. In effect, their action would have been a withdrawal from the pension plan and our people could have lost their past service credits. The Union's Executive Board decided we had to end the situation. We were losing. It happens. I did not want anyone else to lose their jobs. Also, these ports are important to the SIU. I did not want the Union to lose its presence in those ports. I wanted to do what was best for all the individuals involved and for the Union as a whole. As a union, the SIU had to maintain its presence in those ports. If you pack up and leave, it's doubly hard to reestablish yourself. Just ask any union which has lost a foothold in an industry. From the United Mine Workers to the Meat Packers-if you let your December 1987 jobs become non-union, very seldom do you get a chance to win them back. That's why, with the Board's approval, I entered negotiations with Curtis Bay. It was time to get people back to work, accept our losses and be there to fight another day. I wanted it over quickly. We were able to make some substantial improvements on their last offer. But more importantly, we retained those jobs on those boats. In hindsight, maybe we could have done it differently. But that's now water under the bridge. I decided that it was time to stop the losses. In the long run, it would be better for the members and for the Union to return to work. I acted under the authority granted me in the SIU Constitution to negotiate and sign contracts. It was my decision, and it is my responsibility. When the membership in Baltimore refused to return to work, they lost their jobs. That is sad, very sad. Just like I had to make a decision for the good of the Union, they had to make theirs. I think they were wrong. But I understand the emotion of the situation. In Philadelphia, the membership returned to work, but in their disappointment they filed suit against the Union. *** The aftermath of a strike can be bitter. This one is. Boatmen in two ports lost their jobs. Suits and NLRB complaints have been filed against the Union. There is name calling and finger-pointing. I want to stress that it is not just the SIU that has had to face these tough fights. Until the anti-union climate, fed by seven years of the Reagan administration, changes, until we as trade unionists are allowed to fight on equal footing with companies, every strike will be difficult. But our first weapon is something no court or president can take away from us: We must maintain a solid core ofunity and jobs. In the end, the buck stops at my desk. I made the decision to end the strike and sign a contract. We still maintain SIU jobs on those boats in Philadelphia and Baltimore. In Norfolk we have problems, but we are not finished there. It's simple. We got beat. I hope that during the next few weeks our members wh~ are upset and unhappy will realize that the SIU will be around to fight again. I hope that they will be part of it. Let's put it behind us, learn from it and get on with the job of building a union-together. Off1c1al Pu cat on of the Sea arers In emat onal Union ol orth Ar.-er ca nt c Gu f La es and I land Waters 01stnct Vo 49 o 12 AFL-CIO Executive Board Frank Drozak President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Carla Tomaszewski Contributing Editor 2 I LOG I December 1987 Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Secretary Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746. �Maritime Unity Provides Pressure U.S./Canada Trade Pact Deletes Maritime Threat The American maritime industry won what may be its most important victory in years when U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators removed all maritime provisions from a new Free Trade Area Agreement (FTA). The action came after months of continued pressure in what observers called ''a rare show of maritime unity." Earlier drafts of the FT A would have opened up almost every U.S. maritime program-from the Jones Act to subsidies to cargo preference-to Canadian ship operators. ''This is wonderful news,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. "We were sitting there with a gun pointed at our heads. There was a very real possibility that ifthe maritime sections were not removed, the entire U.S.-flag industry would have been destroyed." Under the earlier proposals, Canadian shippers would have been allowed to participate in any expansion of U.S. maritime promotional programs. For example, if the Jones Act were expanded, that would be open to the Canadians. If new subsidies or cargo preference programs were enacted, those would have been fair game. While sentiment in the maritime industry had been running against proposed maritime agreements in the FTA for more than two years, the industry (labor, management and other groups) didn't come together until this summer. That was when it became clear that unless some action was taken, U .S.~flag ships were at high risk. The Maritime Industry Coalition on the U.S. Canada Free Trade Area Agreement was formed by more than 200 organizations. The coalition, along with almost 300 senators and representatives opposed to the deal began a massive education and lobbying effort. "Over the past months we have had to mount what can only be called an educational campaign to explain the maritime industry to those who see only ships," said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In the House, Jones introduced a resolution calling for the removal of maritime issues from the agreement. It gathered 245 cosponsors. In the Senate, Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) introduced a similar measure which won several dozen cosponsors. The coalition sent several letters to politicians and others outlining why the agreement would hurt the maritime industry. It also expressed concerns to the administration and its trade experts. The two issues most heavily stressed by FTA opponents were that the headto-head competition between U.S. and Canadian ship operators would be unfair because of the heavily subsidized Canadian industry, and the defense role of the U.S. -flag fleet. ''The Canadians have an overwhelming competitive advantage because of the Canadian exchange rate, government health and pension ben- Marad Keeps RRF Authority Marad has won the right to maintain its control of the 86-ship Ready Reserve Fleet. · The agency had been involved in a dispute with the Military Sealift Command over the RRF. The future of its role as manager of the reserve fleet of merchant ships, including the 80-plus vessels in the Navy's high-readiness Ready Reserve All Ribbin' Aside . .. Leonard Earl Johnson, longtime SIU steward department member, won a spicy honor earlier this year when he was named a judge for the Chicago Tribune Ribfest 87. Johnson, from New Orleans, is currently sailing on the MN William Button. When not sailing, he works as a photographer, and his pictures have frequently appeared in galleries around the country and in the LOG. Fleet, was at stake in the Senate, but the agency won out. The action involved a decision by the Senate Appropriations Committee to turn back a Navy-inspired effort to complete a takeover of the Ready Reserve Fleet function. The committee assigned to Marad, beginning next fiscal year, the roughly $80 million needed to keep that fleet in readiness, rather than having the Navy reimburse Marad for its efforts. The committee did express concern that the costs of maintaining the fleet "are excessive," a Navy contention. But the committee suggested that because both Marad and Navy have been involved, there has been little incentive to cut costs. It is expected that the committee's report will conclude that "the merging of the financial and administrative responsibilities will provide such an incentive.'' With the support of an appropriations subcommittee, the Navy also had pressed for manning the fleet's ships with naval reservists rather than civilian merchant crews. The full committee decided to direct the Navy to submit by May 1 a feasibility study on a plan giving the Naval Reserve responsibility. The committee said the study must ''include steps to recruit the entire private-sector merchant manpower pool into the Naval Reserve, and that the manpower pool continue to be efits, faster depreciation tax schedules for vessels and numerous other forms of aid such as interest-free loans, grants and assistance for new facilities and equipment. If Canadian-flag vessels are allowed to penetrate future markets in U.S. domestic waterborne commerce, U .S.-flag vessel operations will entirely disappear,'' the coalition wrote. In addition to the competitive advantages the Canadians have, Canadian ships already carry about 90 percent of the bilateral trade on the Great Lakes. That country's Parliament is in the process oi tightening Canadian coastwise laws also. FT A opponents also pointed out that if the trade pact were approved with maritime provisions, other nations could be granted the same rights under Most Favored Nations trading pacts. ''The establishment of the Free Trade Area Agreement with Canada sets an extremely dangerous precedent that may result in the total collapse of the domestic U .S.-flag fleet. Other U.S. trading partners have the right, under existing treaties, to demand the same benefits granted to Canada. The combined political pressure of these nations, coupled with the benefits granted to Canada, could lead to the eventual demise of the U.S. merchant marine,'' the coalition wrote. In addition, Drozak pointed out in letters to congressional members that maritime provisions in the proposed pact could have a disastrous effect on the nation's defense posture. Both the "President's National Security Strategy", issued earlier this year, and the Merchant Marine Commission on Defense and National Security pointed to an alarming decrease in the number of ships, especially the number of qualified crewmembers in the U.S. merchant marine. ''Allowing Canadian operators to compete in America's domestic and reserved trades will decrease the demand for American seafarers and will only exacerbate this trend, damaging U.S. defense capabilities," Drozak said. It was the defense issue that seemed to gather more support for treaty opponents. "We believe that a strong merchant marine and a national sealift capability are absolutely vital to our national defense. This is not some hackneyed sentiment. It expresses a sense of alarm over the decline of the U.S.-flag merchant marine and our ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a great power," Jones and Breaux wrote in a letter to The Journal of Commerce. ''You simply do not make national security part of a trade agreement,'' they added. Breaux called the removal of the maritime provisions "a substantial victory . . . and a reiteration of the long standing position of this government to maintain its promotional programs that strengthen the merchant marine for its national defense role." First SMU Convention Delegates to the first convention of the Seafarers Maritime Union met at District 2' s training school in Dania, Fla. Nov: 24 and 25 to lay the foundation for a strong, new union to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing maritime industry. ''The formation of the Seafarers Maritime Union marks a new beginning," said Frank Drozak, the newly-elected president of the SMU. "While there have been other topto-bottom organizations, this is the first time that licensed and unlicensed seamen have come together under one roof on equal terms." Also elected to office along with Drozak were Executive Vice President I Secretary - Treasurer Ray McKay and Vice Presidents Jerry Joseph and Red Campbell. Delegates to the convention reviewed the events that led to the formation of the new union, the most important of which has been the deterioration of the commercial sector. ''The maritime industry as we knew it is dead," said Ray McKay. "Many large commercial operators used to the maximum extent practicable." Civilian mariners will continue, through Marad' s general agency ar- still in business have made it known that they are thinking of reflagging." Developments over the past year have reinforced this trend. These include the inability of Congress to reform the liner subsidy program, events in the Persian Gulf, formation of top-to-bottom organizations by MEBA-1 and MM&P and the recent stock market crash, which has threatened. to dry up the few remaining sources of domestic capital for ship construction. On a more positive note, the delegates heard about the considerable progress that had been made in the areas of organizing, legal, servicing, manpower, training and new SMU benefit plans. ''This union represents a real opportunity for unlicensed seamen who like to think ahead, and who understand that the only new work being created in the maritime industry today is on military support vessels," Drozak said. Both Drozak and McKay stressed that SMU contracts will not supplant existing SIU or D-2 contracts. rangements with private operators, to man such vessels when activated until Congress evaluates the requested Navy plan, the committee added. December 1987 I LOG I 3 �Maritime Unity Provides Pressure U.S./Canada Trade Pact Deletes Maritime Threat The American maritime industry won what may be its most important victory in years when U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators removed all maritime provisions from a new Free Trade Area Agreement (FTA). The action came after months of continued pressure in what observers called ''a rare show of maritime unity.'' Earlier drafts of the FTA would have opened up almost every U.S. maritime program-from the Jones Act to subsidies to cargo preference-to Canadian ship operators. "This is wonderful news," said SIU President Frank Drozak. "We were sitting there with a gun pointed at our heads. There was a very real possibility that if the maritime sections were not removed, the entire U .S.-flag industry would have been destroyed." Under the earlier proposals, Canadian shippers would have been allowed to participate in any expansion of U.S. maritime promotional programs. For example, if the Jones Act were expanded, that would be open to the Canadians. If new subsidies or cargo preference programs were enacted, those would have been fair game. While sentiment in the maritime industry had been running against proposed maritime agreements in the FTA for more than two years, the industry (labor, management and other groups) didn't come together until this summer. That was when it became clear that unless some action was taken, U.S.-flag ships were at high risk. The Maritime Industry Coalition on the U.S. Canada Free Trade Area Agreement was formed by more than 200 organizations. The coalition, along with almost 300 senators and representatives opposed to the deal began a massive education and lobbying effort. ''Over the past months we have had to mount what can only be called an educational campaign to explain the maritime industry to those who see only ships," said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N. C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In the House, Jones introduced a resolution calling for the removal of maritime issues from the agreement. It gathered 245 cosponsors. In the Senate, Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) introduced a similar measure which won several dozen cosponsors. The coalition sent several letters to politicians and others outlining why the agreement would hurt the maritime industry. It also expressed concerns to the administration and its trade experts. The two issues most heavily stressed by FTA opponents were that the headto-head competition between U.S. and Canadian ship operators would be unfair because of the heavily subsidized Canadian industry, and the defense role of the U .S.-flag fleet. ''The Canadians have an overwhelming competitive advantage because of the Canadian exchange rate, government health and pension ben- Marad Keeps RRF Authority Marad has won the right to maintain its control of the 86-ship Ready Reserve Fleet. · The agency had been involved in a dispute with the Military Sealift Command over the RRF. The future of its role as manager of the reserve fleet of merchant ships, including the 80-plus vessels in the Navy's high-readiness Ready Reserve All Ribbin' Aside. Leonard Earl Johnson, longtime SIU steward department member, won a spicy honor earlier this year when he was named a judge for the Chicago Tribune Ribfest 87. Johnson, from New Orleans, is currently sailing on the MN William Button. When not sailing, he works as a photographer, and his pictures have frequently appeared in galleries around the country and in the LOG. Fleet, was at stake in the Senate, but the agency won out. The action involved a decision by the Senate Appropriations Committee to tum back a Navy-inspired effort to complete a takeover of the Ready Reserve Fleet function. The committee assigned to Marad, beginning next fiscal year, the roughly $80 million needed to keep that fleet in readiness, rather than having the Navy reimburse Marad for its efforts. The committee did express concern that the costs of maintaining the fleet "are excessive," a Navy contention. But the committee suggested that because both Marad and Navy have been involved, there has been little incentive to cut costs. It is expected that the committee's report will conclude that ''the merging of the financial and administrative responsibilities will provide such an incentive.'' With the support of an appropriations subcommittee, the Navy also had pressed for manning the fleet's ships with naval reservists rather than civilian merchant crews. The full committee decided to direct the Navy to submit by May 1 a feasibility study on a plan giving the Naval Reserve responsibility. The committee said the study must "include steps to recruit the entire private-sector merchant manpower pool into the Naval Reserve, and that the manpower pool continue to be efits, faster depreciation tax schedules for vessels and numerous other forms of aid such as interest-free loans, grants and assistance for new facilities and equipment. If Canadian-flag vessels are allowed to penetrate future markets in U.S. domestic waterborne commerce, U .S.-flag vessel operations will entirely disappear,'' the coalition wrote. In addition to the competitive advantages the Canadians have, Canadian ships already carry about 90 percent of the bilateral trade on the Great Lakes. That country's Parliament is in the process ot tightening Canadian coastwise laws also. FTA opponents also pointed out that if the trade pact were approved with maritime provisions, other nations could be granted the same rights under Most Favored Nations trading pacts. ''The establishment of the Free Trade Area Agreement with Canada sets an extremely dangerous precedent that may result in the total collapse of the domestic U.S.-flag fleet. Other U.S. trading partners have the right, under existing treaties, to demand the same benefits granted to Canada. The combined political pressure of these nations, coupled with the benefits granted to Canada, could lead to the eventual demise of the U.S. merchant marine,'' the coalition wrote. In addition, Drozak pointed out in letters to congressional members that maritime provisions in the proposed pact could have a disastrous effect on the nation's defense posture. Both the "President's National Security Strategy", issued earlier this year, and the Merchant Marine Commission on Defense and National Security pointed to an alarming decrease in the number of ships, especially the number of qualified crewmembers in the U.S. merchant marine. ''Allowing Canadian operators to compete in America's domestic and reserved trades will decrease the demand for American seafarers and will only exacerbate this trend, damaging U.S. defense capabilities," Drozak said. It was the defense issue that seemed to gather more support for treaty opponents. ''We believe that a strong merchant marine and a national sealift capability are absolutely vital to our national defense. This is not some hackneyed sentiment. It expresses a sense of alarm over the decline of the U.S.-flag merchant marine and our ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a great power," Jones and Breaux wrote in a letter to The Journal of Commerce. "You simply do not make national security part of a trade agreement,'' they added. Breaux called the removal of the maritime provisions "a substantial victory . . . and a reiteration of the long standing position of this government to maintain its promotional programs that strengthen the merchant marine for its national defense role." First SMU Convention Delegates to the first convention of the Seafarers Maritime Union met at District 2' s training school in Dania, Fla. Nov: 24 and 25 to lay the foundation for a strong, new union to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing maritime industry. ''The formation of the Seafarers Maritime Union marks a new beginning," said Frank Drozak, the newly-elected president of the SMU. "While there have been other topto-bottom organizations, this is the first time that licensed and unlicensed seamen have come together under one roof on equal terms." Also elected to office along with Drozak were Executive Vice President I Secretary - Treasurer Ray McKay and Vice Presidents Jerry Joseph and Red Campbell. Delegates to the convention reviewed the events that led to the formation of the new union, the most important of which has been the deterioration of the commercial sector. ''The maritime industry as we knew it is dead," said Ray McKay. ''Many large commercial operators used to the maximum extent practicable.'' Civilian mariners will continue, through Marad's general agency ar- still in business have made it known that they are thinking of reflagging. '' Developments over the past year have reinforced this trend. These include the inability of Congress to reform the liner subsidy program, events in the Persian Gulf, formation of top-to-bottom organizations by MEBA-1 and MM&P and the recent stock market crash, which has threatened. to dry up the few remaining sources of domestic capital for ship construction. On a more positive note, the delegates heard about the considerable progress that had been made in the areas of organizing, legal, servicing, manpower, training and new SMU benefit plans. ''This union represents a real opportunity for unlicensed seamen who like to think ahead, and who understand that the only new work being created in the maritime industry today is on military support vessels," Drozak said. Both Drozak and McKay stressed that SMU contracts will not supplant existing SIU or D-2 contracts. rangements with private operators, to man such vessels when activated until Congress evaluates the requested Navy plan, the committee added. December 1987 I LOG I 3 �A 1971 Predictwnfor Today The Stanwick Report: Manning Revolution This is the second in a series of commentaries on the evolving conditions in the U.S. maritime industry. We began last month with a report from President Drozak on the decline of America's industrial base, and the loss of focus on the need for a strong U.S. maritime capability, particularly during the seven years of the Reagan administration. * * * I N December 1971 a report was issued which proposed radical changes in manning requirements for U .S.-flag merchant ships. The report was prepared by the Stanwick Corporation at the request of the U.S. Maritime Administration's office of research and development and the U.S. Coast Guard's office of merchant marine safety. The purpose of the report was "to determine crew skills, manning, and training requirements to provide safe, efficient and economical operation of U .S.-ftag merchant ships;, in the near future (10 years). The bottom line of that report was that ''it is possible to operate present ships safely and efficiently with approximately 50 percent of present (1971) manning, i.e., present manning as required by union agreement or company policy.'' To put this report into perspective, manning scales under SIU Standard Agreements at that time called for 34 unlicensed crewmembers on standard dry cargo vessels, and crews of from 28 to 34 aboard tankers. While it is not possible to assess what direct influence the Stanwick Report has had on the changes that have taken place in manning requirements and training of merchant seamen, the fact is that many of that report's conclusions have come to pass, and some more of them are imminent. Here are excerpts of the "principal findings" of that section of the report dealing with Manning and Skill Requirements: • ''. . . Present manning and skills of modern cargo vessels do not match the functional requirements of high-speed, fast-turnaround operations; highly automated engineering plants, or sophisticated electronic equipment.'' • ''In general there is a shortage of personnel adequately skilled in the operation and maintenance of the more complex systems, and an excess of personnel with little or no technical skills. With minor changes in equipment and procedures, cross-utilization of personnel, upgrading of skills, and transfer of some functions ashore, it is possible to operate present (1971) ships safely and efficiently with approximately 50 percent of present manning ... '' • ·'Systems and equipment expected to be installed in ships during the next 10 years will be significantly more complex, sophisticated and automated than at present ... Such ships and systems, designed to be operated by smaller crews, require personnel with a high degree of technical skill and operating proficiency ... '' • "In general, engineering personnel are inadequately trained in the operation and maintenance of control systems for centralized control engineering plants, and in effective preventative maintenance ... '' • ''Much routine engineering preventative maintenance could be performed by shoreside personnel during in-port stays ... " • ''There are extensive duplications and overlaps of functions, as well as excessive idle time among members of the steward's department. Many functions performed by stewards aboard ship could be performed more efficiently and effectively ashore.'' • ''The present rigid shipboard departmental organization and restrictive work rules prevent effective use of available manpower. Crossutilization of personnel is one means to obtain more efficient use of shipboard personnel.'' (It is interesting to note that in the Nov. 1987 issue of FAIRPLAY, a respected maritime journal published in Great Britain, it was reported that a recent research study on Technology and Manning for Safe Ship Operations concluded that one of the most important manning issues to be addressed is ''Role Flexibility: the need to move away from the traditional departmental and rank divisions.") * * * The Stanwick Report addressed two integrally related aspects of manning: skills and training requirements, and implementation problems. The S.S. Steel Age was one of 14 break-bulk ships operated by Isthmian Steamship Co. in the 1940s and 1950s with an unlicensed SIU crew of 31 Seafarers. Isthmian is gone, and so are the "stick ships" and the ratings that were needed to sail and maintain them. Manning Scales/1968 Tanker (55,000 DWT) (30 Unlicensed) Dry Cargo/C-3 (34 Unlicensed) Bosun Carpenter Deck Maintenance (2) Able Seamen (6) Ordinary Seamen (3) Chief Electrician Second Electrician Engine Utility (2) Oilers (3) Firemen/ Watertenders (3) Wipers (2) Bosun AB Maintenance Able Seamen (6) Ordinary Seamen (3) Chief Cook Galley Utility Crew Pantry Saloon Pantry Chief Pumpman (2) Second Pumpman/ Engine Maint. Oilers (3) Firemen/ Watertenders (3) Wipers (2) Steward Steward Chief Steward Cook & Baker Crew Me~ Saloon Mess Engine Deck Engine Deck Chief Steward Cook/Baker Crew Mess Pantry Utility Chief Cook Galley Utility Saloon Mess BR BR It was in this skills section of the report that the most revolutionary manning concepts were put forth. A "new" unlicensed rating of Quartermaster would require training to operate radar, perform simple navigational functions, operate automated bridge helmsman's station, and related advanced technology bridge duties. Messmen would be required to act as linehandlers and bow lookout, and to learn and become proficient in nautical terminology, life-saving and firefighting apparatus and equipment procedures. Utilitymen, who would be upgraded messmen or other basic entry ratings, would be trained to act as lookout/helmsman, and would be required to have all able seaman and messman skills. In the engineroom, two "new" classifications are proposed: unlicensed engineer and maintenance technician. These seafarers would work wherever required to do engineering housekeeping and to perform preventative maintenance and repairs of marine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The report observed that training would, of course, be a key requirement for implementing the proposed manning changes. The report called for an industry-wide approach to identify the training needs of the future and to coordinate training programs. The report said: ''The new skills and ratings proposed will require the establishment of new courses and curricula, as well as new licensing and certificating requirements by the U.S. Coast Guard." * * * Much of what was suggested in that report 16 years ago was anticipated by the Seafarers International Union. The emphasis on training and upgrading began 20 years ago with the establishment of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. New courses to keep our membership abreast of technological advances were developed. The courses are being constantly evaluated, modified and improved to insure that our members are the most competently-trained seafarers anywhere. And, we are looking to the future to insure the continued job security of this membership. In the real world, jobs are changing, technology is advancing, new skills and new approaches are needed. More about this next month. December 1987 I LOG I 5 �Area Vice Presidents' Report Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco D ESPITE the upheaval in the tug and barge industry, we were able to negotiate a contract with Moran Towing which included increases in wages and benefits. A special vote of thanks to Dean Corgey for the role he played in these negotiations. Negotiations are presently under way for the following companies: Dixie Carriers, Orgulf and Delta Queen. Things look especially good for the Delta Queen. Shipping has picked up a bit in the Houston area. This is welcome news, especially since the near-depression in the oil industry has caused severe dislocations up and down the East Coast. The slowdown in the domestic oil industry has thrown a lot of non-union seamen out of work. They've travelled as far north as Baltimore and Delaware to get jobs for wages far below what is normally paid union members. This has given companies like McAllister and Curtis Bay an added weapon in their efforts to break tug and barge unions. Some of these nonunion people are even holed up in crimp joints in Lousiana. On a brighter note: I went with Dean Corgey and Vice President Red Campbell to inspect the Overseas Joyce, the new auto carrier which just made its maiden voyage. It is an incredible vessel. And the only reason we have it is because of the work that our Washington staff has done in exposing unfair trade. Toward the end of last month, I attended the first convention of the Seafarers Maritime Union. It was an historic occasion. For seamen who are interested in making a career onboard military vessels, SMU represents an important breakthrough. Not only do seamen sailing aboard these vessels have improved job security, but they can use the opportunity to get a license. is the instrument that governs wages, hours, working conditions and a host of other rules and regulations that apply to marine personnel. After religiously following their bible (CMPI) for lo these many years , MSCPAC and MSC Washington, D.C. have now begun to interpret their bible in their favor, regardless as to what is written. For instance, William H. Smith, SIU ship's chairman aboard the USNS Passumpsic, submitted a Premium Pay Dispute Claim in behalf of the entire crew, when they and a U.S. Navy ship's crew were confined to their ships for three days in Fremantle, Australia, by the Battle Group Commander. CMPI states in part, "Liberty may be restricted without premium pay where unsafe conditions exist,'' and outlines other restrictions where individuals are concerned. CMPI also states that the master will deny liberty without premium pay when Competent Port Authorities order the restriction of the crew. The argument here is whether a Battle Group Commander is competent port authority. COMSC Washington, D.C. concurs in the fact that a Battle Group Commander may be considered a competent port authority and then covers its tracks by going on to say that the CMPI is a guideline and, as such, may not encompass all situations. Therefore, what is already in the written text is open for wide interpretation. The final chapter of this story has not been written because the SIU intends to appeal to a higher authority. I must say that Bill Smith, ship's chairman, did an exceptional job in presenting his case. As if the federal government had not already confused the retirement issue for eligible federal and postal employees by advising and inviting them to switch from the Civil Service Retirement System to the Federal Employees Retirement System, the employees under CSRS are further confused by Alternative Forms of Annuities (AFA) for eligible CSRS employees who retire after June 5, 1986, with certain exceptions. The Federal Personnel Manual letter which explains the AFA in its entirety is printed in the Government Services Section of this month's LOG. Those members under the CSRS who are thinking of retiring soon should give careful study and consideration to the article. Government Services Great Lakes by V.P. Buck Mercer by V.P. Mike Sacco T HE Military Sealift Command has always faithfully followed the authority of their Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction book (CMPI), which 6 I LOG I December 1987 N ow that the Great Lakes shipping industry has all but shut down for the winter months, it is time to take stock of 1987. It was a difficult year for maritime workers, with one exception. And that exception is crucial, because it marks the single most important victory in the maritime industry since 1985, when the SIU and other maritime unions were able to save the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. Thanks to the hard work of such grassroots organizations as the Maritime Trades Department and the Great Lakes Task Force, the maritime provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement have been dropped. I've discussed this issue at length in my previous columns. If you want to know all the details, just turn to the lead story in this paper. But the most important thing to remember is that we have been able to save the maritime industry from extinction. Since it took office seven years ago, the Reagan administration has dismantled or cut funding for every single maritime promotional program on the books. Yet what it was proposing in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement was something different. Things may be bad now, but if the agreement had been ratified with the maritime provisions intact, the maritime industry would have lost something more important than any one program. It would would have lost all hope for the future. Hope is what kept us going in the early days of this Union, and it is what keeps us going today. Our absolute belief that we can ultimately improve the wages and working conditions of our members is what has enabled us to make the difficult choices about staying alive. Simply put, this Union is not willing to die. We believe that if we keep our members informed, if we communicate, then we can avoid what happened to the NMU. And the record is strong in this regard. By not relying on one company to provide the totality of our members' job security, or to put it differently, by not putting all our eggs in one basket, we are in a good position to weather out this storm. The record bears us out. I and other officials of this Union have often repeated these numbers: during a time when the maritime industry has declined by more than one-third, the SIU has been able to sign up 58 new vessels representing more than 700 new jobs. Let me repeat it-58 new vessels, 700 new jobs. And not just any jobs, but jobs that will enable out members to upgrade into licensed positions. Jobs with futures. It is true that jobs onboard military vessels do not pay as much as SeaLand vessels. But anyone who wants to make a career in the maritime industry has to realize that there is no real future in commercial work. In order to remain competitive, Sea-Land is going to have to modernize its fleet. Every new vessel that it is able to build (and it is not certain that it can or will build new vessels under the American flag) means that two or three existing ships will be put out of business. I know it is hard for many of our members to think about the maritime industry in these terms. And if I were shipping on a Sea-Land vessel today, I guess that I would be reluctant to go after this military work. Sea-Land jobs seem secure. They pay well. You don't have to take the time to upgrade. Why bother? Let me put it another way. No one likes to think about his own death. But any married man or woman knows that if you don't think about it, if you don't buy life insurance and plan for your family's future, then you are a fool. By the same token, the maritime industry is sick, maybe terminal, and we have to think about the future. Your future. ~ East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall B ALTIMORE, Philadelphia and Norfolk, three of our leading East Coast ports, were recently rocked by bitter strikes. President Drozak discusses the issues in detail in this month's President's Report. The problems that we have experienced with McAllister and Curtis Bay are part of a larger problem which threatens all labor unions and, I believe, the entire American economy. For one thing, a growing number of companies are trying to sabotage the labor laws of this country. They have hired high-priced labor lawyers to muck up negotiations. In effect, these people are being paid millions of dollars to make sure that the process does not work. It no longer is possible for American labor unions to get a fair hearing at the NLRB. At the bottom, this is a political issue. At the very least, American workers have to elect an administration that is not willing to let the NLRB become a mouthpiece for American conglomerates. This breakdown in managementlabor relations first became apparent in 1978 when a number of transportation companies, including American Commercial Barge Lines and Texas Air, started to challenge the whole concept of hiring halls. Deregulation had created a new climate in the transportation industry. · So did the rise in the number .of hostile takeovers. More and more, companies, hardpressed for cash, saw pension funds as potential company assets. By breaking the unions (be they maritime, rail, trucking or air), they would be able to establish their own single-employer pension plans, which were far less secure than multi-employer union plans. For instance, several thousand single-employer plans filed for bankruptcy between 1975 and 1978. During that same time, not one multi-employer plan went under. For SIU members, these issues did not reach a critical point until 1984, when SONAT Marine unilaterally declared the captains, chief engineers, mates and barge captains under con(Continued on Page 20.) �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. profiles Rep. Louise Slaughter Sen. Bob Graham T F he 30th district of New York includes the northwestern quarter of Rochester and a portion of the city east of the Genesee River. It is from this predominantly Republican area that Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) upset a one-term incumbent in her race for the U.S. House of Representatives. Slaughter was one of only five challengers, nationwide, to defeat an incumbent in 1986, and the only woman to do so. A native of Harlan County, Ky., the congresswoman holds a B. S. in bacteriology and an M.S. in public health from the University of Kentucky. One of her first political encounters was leading a neighborhood environmental fight to save a stand of rare native trees of environmental significance. Her interest in this sparked her political career. In 1975 Slaughter ran for the Monroe County Legislature, defeating a multiterm incumbent, and was easily reelected in 1977. While a member of the County Legislature, she also served as the regional coordinator for the Department of State under then-Secretary of State Mario Cuomo. In 1978 she managed Cuomo' s upstate campaign for lieutenant governor and, after a successful race , coordinated the e ·e ant vem r' upstate regional office. Congresswoman Slaughter ran for the New York State Assembly's 130th District in 1982 and was re-elected in 1984 with 55 percent of the vote, once again upsetting an incumbent. During her terms in the state assembly, Slaughter generated legislation on a number of issues. She was the chair of the subcommittee on Enterpreneurship, Employee Ownership and Family Owned Business. She sponsored legislation that cut excess regulation of small business and was the prime sponsor of the sunshine law on liability insurance. She also chaired the Committee of Overcrowding in New York's detention facilities and Rep. Louise Slaughter was a strong advocate of senior citizens. Slaughter, presently the only woman in the New York congressional delegation, has already made her mark in the lOOth Congress. She is one of three freshmen who have been appointed to a Majority Whip at Large position by the House leadership. Members of the Whip organization work closely with the Speaker of the House and the Majority Whip to establish legislative priorities and to build support among their colleagues. Slaughter was instrumental in supporting legislation to address the seriously deteriorating service that airline passengers have been encountering. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to publish a monthly report outlining each airline 's performance record, including information on delayed flights, lost or damaged luggage, canceled flights, overbookings and other passenger complaints. She also co-sponsored a bill that significantly strengthens taxpayer assistance resources within the Internal Revenue Service and introduced a bill that would help many older Americans throughout the country. Congresswoman Slaughter sits on the Public Works and Transportation Committee and is a member of the Governmental Operations Committee. She also has been appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Select Committee on Aging. lorida, the nation's fifth most populous state, has been skillful in promoting itself as a mainland paradise-and its booming growth rate testifies to that. Retirees, high-tech manufacturers, the phosphate mining industry, Hispanics, citrus agribusinesses, the tourism industry, boosters of the fast-growing cities and the defenders of the rural Panhandle all bid for influence in a state where roughly 300,000 new residents are added each year. Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) knows about Florida firsthand, having served in the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Senate and then as 38th governor of the state. Graham comes from a family of Florida pioneers and gr~duated from Miami High School. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a doctor of law degree from Harvard Law School. The senator was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1966 and to the Florida Senate in 1970. As a legislator, Graham was a pioneer in support for improved education and authored or helped write almost all of the state's current environmental laws. He also focused on more adequate services for the elderly and community health programs. As governor of Florida, Graham showed strong leadership in times of unprecedented crises such as the massive Cuban-Haitian influx of 1980. Enforcement of the law was a priority for the governor. He focused on Sen. Bob Graham the need to reduce the overall crime rate and to provide additional resources throughout the criminal justice system. And because of the state's unique vulnerability to illegal drug smuggling and immigration, he advocated a strong federal role in fighting crime in Florida. Elected to the governorship in 1978 and re-elected in 1982, Graham was ineligible to seek re-election in 1986. Instead, he challenged GOP Sen. Paula Hawkins for a U.S. Senate seat-and won. In the Senate, Graham co-sponsored the Graham-Wirth bill (S.1891) Nov. 20, dealing with the financial services oversight commission. Of special interest to SIU members is the fact that the senator serves on the Veterans Affairs Committee and could be a strong ally for us there. He also is on the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee. Onboard the USNS Wyman Washington Report (Continued from Page 24.) Cash Transfer Congress and the administration are once again examining certain aspects of this nation's cargo preference laws. The Maritime Administration is considering cutting subsidy payments to U.S.-flag vessels that haul cargo purchased by foreign governments using cash grants provided under the U.S. foreign aid program. Marad' s announcement came nearly one month after the House adopted an amendment offered by Rep. Robert Torricelli (D-N .J .), which would require countries receiving U.S. financial aid to purchase U.S. products and to apply U.S.-flag preference rules for half of those shipments. While the SIU lobbied very hard for passage of the Torricelli amendment, the amendment was weakened when agricultural commodities were exempted from its provisions. Debasement of this nation's cargo preference laws has been a problem with the present administration, as it has looked for ways around existing laws. For example, Marad has a policy against paying subsidies on U.S. government-generated cargoes which by law must be moved on U.S.-flag vessels. The SIU steward department onboard the Wyman (T-AGS 34) is " ... proud of the work we do," said Chief Steward Mark Skidmore. Pictured above (I. to r.) somewhere near the equator in the Pacific are: (back row) SIA Jimmie Cooper, Cook/Baker Rock Young, SIA Bill Beir, SIA George Tatum and SIA Michael Pooler; (front row) Chief Cook Jesus Laxamana, 3rd Cook Alum Mak, SIA Greg Connite and SIA Simerjo Arana. December 1987 I LOG I 7 �SIU Crews New Commuter Ferry Service One of the brightest spots on New York's glittering skyline is ARCORP, the newly-organized SIU company which carries commuters from Weehauken, N.J. to Manhattan. ARCORP revives an old conceptcommuter ferries-and makes it profitable, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its SIU crews. The company is doing so well that it was recently written up in The Journal of Commerce. "From 110 passengers the first day, the (new) line has grown to more than 2,500 a day," said the Journal. Instead of having to pay for parking (which in New York can run $20 a day) or riding to Manhattan in a crowded bus, commuters can ride in comfort and experience one of the world's truly beautiful sights: the New York City skyline. "I don't know what I did before this service opened," said one commuter. "Suffer, I guess." ARCORP has revived the ferry business in the New York area. ~ Hank Rostek was with the SIU from the beginning. He provides customers with information about monthly commuting rates. SIU shore gang member John Alberti, left, greets Phil Treboe. Hey good looking! Where'd you get the shades? Earl Sandwick commands the ferry! 8 I LOG I December 1987 Three good SIU members: Bob Alburtis, Bill Curran and Bob Tovay. Phil Treboe unlashes the gate after a pleasant and quick commute across the Hudson. �Baltimore and Philly Contracts Signed Curtis Bay Boatmen Strikes End in Two Ports A bitter six-week strike against Curtis Bay Towing in Baltimore and Philadelphia came to an end late last month. But its after-shocks are still rumbling through the ports and the SIU. In Baltimore, strikers refused to return to work under a contract negotiated by the Union in their behalf. When they did not return to work, they were permanently replaced. They then filed an NLRB complaint against the SIU. In Philadelphia, striking boatmen did return to their jobs under a contract hammered out by the Union and the company. But they, too, filed suit against the Union. The strike against Curtis Bay continues in Norfolk. But last month the company issued an unexpected ultimatum to the strikers there: "Return to work or be permanently replaced." The surprise demand was turned down, and the company kept its word-the 56 strikers lost their jobs. "It is clear that under the present circumstances, continued strike activity will not accomplish any of our goals,'' wrote SIU Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell in a letter to Curtis Bay strikers in Baltimore. In all three ports, Curtis Bay continued to operate its tugs during the strike with scab crews, mostly unemployed boatmen from the depressed Gulf Coast. In addition, legal restrictions prevented any organized attempts to shut down entire ports. The Coast Guard did little to respond to safety and licensing complaints. After replacing its Norfolk workers, Curtis Bay threatened to do the same in the other ports. ''Taking all of this into account, the Executive Board of the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD, directed the top officers of the Union to attempt to re-open negotiations in hope of resolving the existing dispute. This was done and the Union was able to negotiate an agreement that is substantially better than the company's last offer. In an effort to preserve the remaining union jobs in this industry and in the best interests of the membership of this Union, the Executive Board decided that this agreement should be signed," Campbell wrote. Under the provisions of the SIU Constitution, such action is valid. But the striking boatmen in Baltimore were unhappy with the contract and upset with the action. They refused to return to work and forfeited their jobs. ''This was not an easy decision to make," SIU President Frank Drozak said. ''But to put it simply, we were getting beaten. In order to preserve our presence in those ports and to keep union jobs on those boats, I did what was necessary and negotiated and signed a contract in the best interests of the Union and the membership," he said. Drozak said he understood the disappointment felt by the striking boatmen, but he hoped that situation could be resolved. In the meantime, crews for McAllister Brothers Towing in those ports remained on strike awaiting action from the NLRB on the Union's unfair labor practice charges. In a related development in Philadelphia and Baltimore, the SIU filed an NLRB complaint against Curtis Bay over the status of captains and docking pilots. The company claims they are supervisory personnel and not covered by the contract. The Union contends they are members of the bargaining unit. In Memoriam The foil owing Inland members passed away this year. FEBRUARY David C. Beab ey APRIL William L. Caulk Roy A. Schmidt MAY Joseph F. Flynn Luther 0. Harris Joseph R. Pearson JUNE Curl T. Banks William Blanchard Thomas Hingle William P. O'Oonoghue Victor M. Ortiz Blain S. Rowe John Viera Elbert Welch JULY Herbert M. Bernhard Andrew Carich Harry J. Farnsworth AUGUST Arcadio Alverado SEPTEMBER Raymond J. Cocek Kenneth Rowland OCTOBER Joseph Hebert Elias W. Landrum Herbert V. Olson Donald J. Schulingkamp John G. Sheppard Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1987 Port New York ........... . .......... . .. Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore ......................... Norfolk .. .. ..... . .... . ........... Mobile ... ................. . ...... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ........................ Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico ....................... Houston .......................... Algonac .......................... St. Louis .... ........... ........ .. Piney Point . .. .. ... ... .... .. .. ..... Totals ........................... Port New York . ... ........ . ........... . Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore ......................... Norfolk .... . ......... .. .......... Mobile ........................... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco . . ................ .... Wilmington ... .. ......... .......... Seattle ................. : ...... .. . Puerto Rico ....................... Houston .. . .... ................... Algonac ................. ..... .. .. St. Louis ... ... .......... ......... Piney Point ........................ Totals ........................... Port New York ..................... ... . Philadelphia Baltimore ......................... Norfolk ......... . ...... . . ....... . Mobile ........................... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .... .......... .... . ... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .................. .... .. Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico ..... ..... . ... ........ . Houston ... .... .... ... .. .......... Algonac .... ... ..... . ... .... .. .... St. Louis ................ ... ..... . Piney Point .................... .... Totals ..... .... ... ............... • NOVEMBER John B. August Charles C. Miller Sr. John Rowe The following Great Lakes members have p~ away. Peter J. Brisick Guy Herbert Jeffrey A. Derricks Patrick J. Moran John Palmer Angelo Simone Robert W. Smith Paul Stepan Gloucester Fishermen Joseph Viator *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • 0 0 I I 0 I I 0 0 0 I I 0 ff O O I O t O Totals All Departments ......... ....... 0 0 6 55 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 12 0 0 77 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 6 3 0 31 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 17 4 0 0 0 2 1 28 0 0 55 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 52 28 4 1 0 0 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 6 0 28 10 1 0 1 0 NOT AVAILABLE 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 7 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 5 0 0 1 0 NOT AVAILABLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 15 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 0 0 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 10 5 80 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 5 0 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 0 0 4 69 1 2 0 48 0 0 2 21 2 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 15 0 0 3 11 4 0 20 149 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 21 0 0 1 17 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 0 0 67 33 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 18 0 1 0 41 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 257 142 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 3 0 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . ·*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. December 1987 I LOG I 9 �A S the 1988 school season begins, it's not too early for high school seniors to start thinking about college. For dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SIU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exclusively for dependents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seatare rs and Boatmen. Also, when there are exceptionally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixmonth period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements Dependents of Seafare rs and Boatmen who apply for a scholarship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for benefits under Plan #1 Major 10 I LOG I December 1987 Don't Wait! Apply Now For 1988 SIU College Scholarships Deadline - April 15 Medical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a dependent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seatare rs Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must: • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment in the six-month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 120 days of employment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above covering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible members, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) OR American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1988 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evaluated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Examination Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, Calif. 94 701 , whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program applications are available to active members or their dependents at any SIU hall or through the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 1988. The deadline for submission of applications is April 15, 1988. �coast ouarct Licensin ~~. . . .~r.'" A New Vear Brings New Regulations by Carla Tomaszewski he U.S. Coast Guard has announced its most sweeping licensing rules revisions in 40 years. The rule-changing process took six years, involving 30 public meetings around the country which elicited over 13,000 comments. By revising the licensing rules and the deck and engine license structure, the Coast Guard aims to simplify the entire licensing procedure and make it easier for mariners to move from one industry to another within the marine field as their careers evelop. Over I 00 licenses previously offered have been reduced to 46. T The most notable change to the Coast Guard's licensing system is to the license structure itself. Upper level licenses have undergone the least amount of change. However, no longer is there a provision for an original second mate or second assistant engineer's license. Additionally, beginning Oct. 1, 1988, completion of an approved radar observer course and qualifications as an able seaman are required to obtain a master or mate license with a tonnage of above 200 gross tons. The lower level deck licenses have had all trade restrictions removed, and are now limited only as to grade, waters and tonnage. Two grades are available, master or mate. The waters available are; oceans, near coastal (200 miles off shore), Great Lakes and inland, or inland. The lower level engineer licenses available are: chief engineer (limited oceans), chief engineer (limited nearcoastal), assistant engineer (limited oceans), designated duty engineer (DDE) of any horsepower, DDE of not more than 4,000 hp., and DDE of not more than 1,000 hp. Provision has been made in the regulations for a mariner to pursue a career path from a limited to an unlimited license. Eliminated are licenses as master, mate, or engineer of uninspected vessels, however, these licenses are retained for those grades on uninspected fishing industry vessels. Licenses for oceans or near coastal service have been divided into three gross tonnage ranges; 1600, 500, or not more than 200. Licenses for Great Lakes and inland service have been divided into two gross tonnage ranges; 1600, and not more than 200. Those licenses of not more than 200 gross tons are granted in 50-ton increments based upon the qualifying service. In addition, the licenses as operator or second class operator of uninspected towing vessels, and operator of uninspected small passenger vessels have been retained. There are five routes provided for the operator of uninspected towing vessels (OUJ'V). They are oceans (domestic), near-coastal, Great Lakes and inland, Western Rivers, or limited local area. The oceans (domestic) route would permit service between Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Continental U.S. An individual holding a license as OUTV, oceans will be permitted to retain that license upon renewal, but is encouraged to obtain a master oceans not more than 200 gross tons license to avoid potential difficulties when calling at foreign ports. Beginning Oct. I, 1988, individuals using military sea service to qualify for a license will be required to satisfy --. the recency requirements, i.e., three months service within the last three years. In summation, the Coast Guard has accomplished a number of goals with this revision of the licensing regulations. The regulations themselves are simplified, making them easier for the mariner to read and understand. Extensive use of tables and flow diagrams make it easier to determine license requirements, examination subjects, and available career patterns. The new regulations make provision for technological advances in the marine field. For example, provision is made for designated duty engineers who would serve on automated vessels which do not require a continually manned engine room. Finally, the regulations have been brought into compliance with internationally recognized standards. By using a licensing system which meets the standards of the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, the qualifications of U.S. mariners will be readily accepted when operating in a foreign nation's waters. December 1987 I LOG I 11 �Helpful Hints When Renewing Your License 1. The process of renewing your license can be completed by mail. There is no need to come to our office. Call the Regional Examination Center (REC) at USCG Marine Safety Office Baltimore, Md. (301-962-5140) and ask that the appropriate renewal packet be sent to you. 2. Dealing with the application: a) After you complete the blocks dealing with your license, criminal, and narcotics records, initial the blocks by your corresponding answers. b) Sign the application in the block where it states that you certify that all the information you gave on the application is true, etc. c) Notarize the application upon completion. 3. You must submit proof that you are a U.S. citizen, if it is not already indicated on your license. An original or notarized copy of one of the following forms of identification will suffice: a) b) c) d) e) Birth Certificate U.S. Passport Certificate of Naturalization Baptismal Certificate Any other method listed in 46 CFR 10.02-5 (c) 4. Physical requirements: a) Pilots need a complete physical. b) All other license holders need to submit the following statement in writing, sign it, and have it notarized: "I have no known physical incapacity that would prevent me from performing my duties at sea.'' 5. After you complete a color vision test, ensure the doctor lists your name, the test results, and the test used on an official form or the doctor's letterhead paper. 6. Recency requirements: a) All license holders must give evidence, such as a discharge or letter from an employer, of having worked in the marine industry for some period within the last three years. b) Pilots need a signed and notarized statement that they have made at least one round trip on each route of their license in the last 60 months; or they have reviewed the appropriate navigation charts, Coast Pilots, Tide and Current Tables, Local No- U.S. Department of Transportation United States Coast Guard RATINC ELICIBILITY: FIREMAN/WATERTENDER, OILER (FOWT) Eligibility All applicants for endorsement as fireman/watertender and oiler must have discharges showing six (6) months seatime as wiper. Any graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School entry rating program at Piney Point can qualify after three (3) months seatime as wiper. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT (QMED) Eligibility All applicants must hold an endorsement as FOWT and have a minimum of six months seatime in a rating, i.e., 6 months Fireman or 6 months Oiler time. THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER AND ORIGINAL SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER STEAM OR MOTOR Eligibility All applicants must have three (3) years seatime in the engine department of motor or steam vessels one-third of this required service may have been on steam vessels; two (2) years and six (6) months of which must have been as a qualified member of the engine department, one (I) year and six (6) months of which must have been as Oiler or Junior Engineer on motor vessels. To be eligible for the Original Second Assistant Engineer license, applicants must have five (5) years of service in the engine department, three (3) years of which must be watchstanding. 12 I LOG I December 1987 tices to Mariners, etc., for their specific pilotage routes, within 90 days preceding the period for renewals. ··:-. .. ,,., ,. · 7. 46 CFR 157.20-32 requires anyone who operates an inspected vessel over 300 gross tons to have a current radar endorsement on his/her license. You can obtain this endorsement by submitting proof to the REC of having passed a Coast Guard approved radar course. ~NOTlrE uc~nsed Mates · lJ ro & Engineers Effective Dec. I, 1987, new Coast Guard regulations go into effect regarding license renewal. -In order to renew a license, the applicant will be requested to: present evidence of at least one year of sea service during the past five years; OR pass a comprehensive open-book exercise covering the general subject matter required of the license; OR complete an approved refresher training course-; OR present evidence of employment in a closely related industry for three of the last five years. -The license holder must present a valid certificate of completion of a CPR course. -Applicant must take a physical or have had one within the past three years; OR -All applicants for an original license will be required to submit evidence of having completed an approved first aid course. Also, effective October 1, 1988, evidence of completion of an approved firefighting course will be required for all original licenses, upgrade of licenses, and license renewals. For those persons needing to certify or recertify in CPR, the SHLSS will schedule CPR classes during the year to satisfy those needs. Also, a firefighting course will be made available next year to meet the Oct. 1, 1988 deadline. NOTE: The third/second mate and engineers courses include CPR, firefighting and first aid in the course schedule. Name Soc. Sec. # _ _ __ _ _ Address Phone # _ _ _ _ _ _ __ License held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date of issue _ _ _ _ __ Course needed: CPR D First aid D Firefighting * Send completed form to Admissions Dept.-SHLSS, Piney Point, MD. 20674. D �our Canadian Brothers & Sisters at Piney Point™ .... In November, Canadian SIU officials visited the SHLSS Manpower Office. They are (I. tor.) Roman Gralewicz(Pres., SIU Canada), Richard Thomasson (STI), Alana Willcocky (Data Processing CLC & STI), Ken Conklin (SHLSS Commandant), George Miller (V.P. Canadian Lake Carriers) . .... Canadian Machinists Left to Right: Roger Marquis, Andrey Vlasov, Gary Coady. 2nd Row: Rene Cardin, Ray C. Rideout, Dilbabar Singh. .... Canadian Stewards L to R Front Row: Louise Letourneau, Judy Maxwell, Alexander Edwards, John Dunn-Hill.2nd Row: Paula Smith, Louise Karlsbad, Sue Bissonnette. 3rd Row: Douglas Eaton, Marion MacDonald, Jim King, Catherine Suligoj. <111111 Canadian AB's Left to Right, Front Row: Robert J. Robb, Samuel J. Potter, David Specht, Claude Brosseau. 2nd Row: Lawrence A. Keating, D. Allen Gunderson, Ernest Rose, Laurie Simm, Claude Durand. SHLSSCourseO~duates ~ '4@12;i1·~ Diesel Engine Deck 11/18/87 From front Left to Right: Alfredo Gonzalez, Randy McKinzie, Michael Weaver, Eric Malzkuhn, Ralph Thomas, Larry Clement, Alberto Aquiar, Rene Vazquez, Rene Rosario, Richard Risbeck. Able Seamen 10/22/87 1st Row L to R: Luther Wells, Jose Caballero, Rudy Cox, Dean Chappas, Martin Rosen. 2nd Row: Andrew Pierros, Mark Griffin, Abdul Hamiel, Larry R. Viola, Regina Ewing, G.T. MilaboJr., Stephen Johnson, Woodrow Shelton, Jake Karaczynski (Instructor). 3rd Row: Steve Baker, Kerry Wright, Karl Williamson, Laurence Milier, Jack Ullyot II. Lifeboat 10/24/87 L to R: Patrick Briggs, Noreen Sullivan, Christie Etie, Cara J. Stinson, James A. Thomas, Silvestre Bonzolan. 2nd Row: Ben Cusic (Instructor), Al Carpenter, Mari Lasagna-Short, Jerome A. Johnson, Scott Nelson, J.P. Murray, Dana Naze. Sealift 11/10/87 Front Row L to R: Shawn Murray, Dean Chappas, Larry R. Viola. 2nd Row L to R: Donna Jean Clemons, Laurence Miller, Jose Caballero, Martin Rosen, Steve Baker, Harry Alonzi (Instructor), Stephen Johnson. Sealift 10/30/87 L to R 1st Row: Alex M. Lee, Karreem Allah, Susan Ponti, Ida Prange. 2nd Row L to R: Steve DuPre, Kerry Wright, Mike Curtis, Harry Alonzi (Instructor). Bosun Recert. 10/29/87 1st Row L to R: Larry Kunc, Luis Perez, Terry Murphy, Steve Parr. 2nd Row: Mark Davis, Joseph Moore, Shawn Evans, Elex Cary, William Dawson. Recertified Stewards 11/18/87 1st Row L to R: Larry Lightfoot, Joe Johnson, Maunakea Wilson. 2nd Row: Jose Rivera, Aubrey Gething, Jose "Pepe" Bayani, Gerald McEwen, Dave Cunningham, Willie Harris. Not shown: Doyle Cornelius. Lifeboat 11/23/87 L to R: Ben Cusic (Instructor), Paul Skaar, Tony Miles. Towboat Operators Class 10/22/87 1st Row L to R: John Biegalski, Preston Bertrand, Mark Ross. 2nd Row: David Abell, JohnD. Kolwe, Skip Walsh, Tim Brown (Instructor). ./·- December 1987 I LOG I 13 �1 Upgr di Course Schedule Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January - June 1988 The following is the current course schedule for January 1988 - June 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as pomble. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) January 4 February 29 May 2 July 5 August 29 October 31 February 15 April 11 June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 Adult Basic Education (ABE) & English as a Second Language (ESL) January 4 February 29 May2 July 5 August 29 October 31 February 12 Aprll9 June 10 August 13 October 7 December 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 11 April 15 (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course ..... February 15 June 6 The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Course Completion Date Assistant Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office tor starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office tor starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* •All students In the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Seallft tamlllarlzation at the end of their regular course. Deck Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Towboat Operator January 4 February 26 Able Seaman Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Celestial Navigation February 29 June 27 April 1 July 29 Radar Aprll4 April15 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Third Mate & Original Second Mate April 18 Lifeboat January 11 February 8 Seallft Operations & Malnt. LNG - Self Study Safety Course June 24 January 22 February 19 Ma~h7 Maroh18 Aprll4 April15 May2 May13 May30 June10 June 27 July 1 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) (This course is not ottered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take Seallft Operations & Maintenance. 14 I LOG I December 1987 March 4 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program January 11 March 21 May 23 August 8 October 17 Completion Date March 4 May 13 July 15 September 30 December 9 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Conveyorman QMED *Sealift Operations & Maint. QMED *Sea lift Operations & Ma int. Marine Electrical Maint. * Sealift Operations & Maint. Refrtgeration Systems Malnt. & Operatiol as *Sea lift Operations & Maint. Pumproom Maint. & Operations * Sealift Operations & Maint. Pumproom Malnt. & Operations *Sealift Operations & Maint. Refrigerated Containers-Advn:ed Mainl *Sealift Operations & Maint. Variable Speed DC Drives * Sealift Operations & Maint. Welding Sealift Operations & Maint. Welding •Sea lift Operations & Maint. Diesel Engine Technology *Sealift Operations & Maint. Electro-Hydraulic Systems *Sealift Operations & Maint. Hydraulics *Sealift Operations & Maint. Check-In Date January 4 January 4 March 28 April 4 July 5 January 4 February 29 January ·11 February 22 February 1 March 14 March 21 May2 February 22 April 4 March 14 April 25 March 14 April 11 April 18 May 16 April 18 May 30 May 9 June 20 June 6 July 5 Completion Date January 29 March 24 April 8 June 23 July 15 February 26 March 11 February 19 March 4 March 11 March 25 April 29 May 13 April 1 April 15 April 22 May6 April 8 April 22 May 13 May27 May 27 June 10 June 17 July 1 July 1 July 15 •All students in the Engine Department wlll have 2 weeks of Seallft Familiarization at the end of their regular course. �ii----------.. . . ---------,....,-...---...--------~~------ - - - Apply Now for an SH LSS Upgrading Course .......................................................................................................................................... Seat are rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Address Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) tnland Waters Member 0 (Area Code) Lakes Member D Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Book#_ _ _ _ __ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Social Security# Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces D Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _______ to (dates attended) No 0 (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training _ _ _ _ _ __ ____ Primary Language Spoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK ENGINE 0 AB/Seallft D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation o Master Inspected Towing Vessel o 1st Class Piiot (organized self study) D Third Mate 0 Radar Observer Unlimited D FOWT D QMED-Any Rating 0 Variable Speed DC Drive Systems o D 0 D ALL DEPARTMENTS O Welding O O D Lifeboatmen (Must be taken with another course) 0 D No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. STEWARD 0 D (Marine Electronics) Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance fr Operation Automation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor Ref rlgerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Hydraulics Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Assistant Cook Utility D Cook and Baker o Chief Cook 0 Chief Steward 0 Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree D Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DVS) D English as a Second Language (ESL) 0 ABE/ESL lifeboat Preparation You must list, or supply evidence of, sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) you are requesting. A COPY of your clinic card must be submitted with this application. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE~~~~~~~~~~---~---DATE~~~~~-~~~~~~----­ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 December 1987 I LOG I 15 - �Alternative Forms of Annuities All members under the Civil Service Retirement System who are thinking of retiring soon should give careful study and consideration to this section of the Federal Personnel Manual which explains the alternative forms of annuities in its entirety. A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 includes a significant amendment to the retirement law which applies to certain employees who retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Those employees can now elect, when they retire, to withdraw their retirement contributions and receive a reduced annuity (including a survivorship option), instead of the annuity which they would otherwise receive. 2. This letter explains how this new provision, entitled "Alternative Forms of Annuities" (AFA), will work. Agencies must counsel those current employees who are eligible to elect the new benefits. Employees who have already retired, and who are eligible to elect AFA, will be contacted by OPM. B. ELIGIBILITY I. Employees who retire under any provision of CSRS, except disability, and whose annuity entitlement commences after June 5, 1986 may elect AFA, with the following exceptions: a. An employee who, at time of retirement, has a former spouse who is entitled by court order to a survivor annuity or a portion of the employee's annuity may not elect AFA, regardless of when the marriage ended. b. A married employee may not elect AF A unless the employee's spouse spe- cifically consents to the election . 2. OPM may waive the spousal consent requirement if the employee can presenta. a judicial determination that the whereabouts of the current spouse are unknown; or b. affidavits from the employee and two other persons acquainted with the spouse, at least one of whom is not related to the employee, stating that the current spouse's whereabouts cannot be determined and detailing all efforts to locate the spouse. Secondary evidence such as copies of the employee's separately filed tax returns should also be submitted; or c. a judicial determination that spousal consent is not required based on exceptional circumstances. C. SURVIVOR BENEFITS I. Employees who elect AF A are eligible to make the ame survivor elections as those who do not. 2. The same post-retirement rights and obligations (ir,cluding court-ordered former spouse benefits when a marriage ends after retirement) apply to those who elect AF A as to those who do not. 3. The amounts of survivor annuity payable to widows, widowers, former spouses, children, and insurable interest designees will be exactly the same as those payable to survivors of employees who do not elect AFA. D. COMPUTATION OF THE ALTERNATIVE FORM OF ANNUITY 1. Employees who elect AF A will re- ceivea. payment of their lump-sum credit consisting of all unrefunded retirement deductions, service credit deposits, and interest on any unrefunded deductions and deposits made before 1957; and b. a monthly benefit. 2. The monthly benefit is derived by first computing the monthly rate that would have been payable, including all applicable reductions, had the employee not elected AF A, and then reducing that rate by an amount equal to the employee's lump-sum credit divided by an actuarial factor for the employee's attained age (in full years) at the time of retirement. (See attachment for table of factors.) 3. Example: An employee is age 62 at the time of retirement and has a total lumpsum credit of $20,000. Assume the employee's beginning rate of annuity would be $1,000 a month if AFA is not elected. If the employee elects AFA, that beginning rate would be $895 a month, calculated as follows: a. $20,000 divided by b. 191.7 (from factor table), equals c. $105 (rounded up), subtracted from $1,000, equals d. $895 Note: All COLA's subsequent to retirement are applied to the AF A-reduced rate. E. AGENCY COUNSELING I. Each employee who is eligible to elect AFA will be notified by OPM after retirement of the exact benefits payable if AFA is elected, so that the employee can make a fully-informed decision before OPM completes adjudication. It is not necessary for the employee to indicate a choice on the application for retirement. Agencies Northwest Marine Iron Works Awarded New Navy Contract Northwest Marine Iron Works of Portland, Ore., was awarded a firm, fixedprice contract totaling $5,498,890 on Dec. 1. The U.S. Navy contract is for the drydocking and overhaul of the USNS Observation Island, a Military Sealift Command missile range instrumentation ship. The work on the Observation Island will be performed at the contractor's drydock in Portland. The work to be done on the ship is general ship maintenance and repair to operational components and equipment and will also include modifications to the living quarters. The contract performance period is 52 calendar days beginning Jan. 6 and ending Feb. 28, 1988. 16 I LOG I December 1987 should anticipate, however, that employees who are planning for retirement will want estimates of the amount they can expect if they elect AFA. 2. For employees whose entire civilian service (without breaks) has been with the current employing agency, that agency will have a complete record of retirement deductions for use in estimating the AF A benefit. 3. Employees who have made service credit deposits or who have retirement deductions for service prior to that at the current employing agency should be asked to furnish the approximate amounts of those deposits or deductions from personal records, if possible, for use in estimating the AF A rate. Estimates can also be made on the basis of the employee's earnings history. 4. OPM does not provide pre-retirement annuity estimates. Since retiring employees eligible for the AFA will receive a specific notice of the availability of the lump-sum credit and the AF A which they may elect, employees should not write OPM for this information in advance of retirement. OPM is not in a position to provide this service in addition to processing normal retirement workloads. Present Value Factors Present Present value of value of Age at a monthly Age at a monthly retirement annuity retirement annuity 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 346.2 339.9 333.5 327.0 320.3 312.0 303.0 292.5 283.9 277.0 269.0 261.9 256.0 249.4 243.l 236.0 229.2 222.9 216.7 210.1 204.6 199.6 191.7 185.2 178.1 171.3 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 164.6 158.8 152.7 146.4 140.8 134.6 129.5 123.7 118.1 111.6 107.1 102.5 96.5 90.3 84.7 80.0 76.0 72.4 69.2 66.1 62.3 58.7 55.2 51.9 48.7 Adoption for the USNS Mercy Four hundred members of the Oakland (Calif.) Council of the U.S. Navy League are the proud parents of the USNS Mercy, the MSCPAC hospital ship. The vessel was "adopted" by the Council in November during brief ceremonies aboard the Mercy with more than 100 persons in attendance. Capt. William T. Dannheim, COMSCPAC, welcomed the Navy League group and others to the ship and spoke briefly about the ship's impressive humanitarian voyage to the Philippines earlier this year. "You've picked a great ship to adopt," he told the crowd assembled in the ship's officers mess. "The Mercy has done a tremendous job to support U.S. Allies in the Third World. Now that the ship's back home, I know she '11 receive great support from the Navy League." Council President John Giblin presented the ship with a plaque noting the "adoption" of the hospital ship and a handsome nautical clock. The gifts were accepted on behalf of the ship by Capt. Richard Hosey, master of the Mercy. The USNS Mercy joins a string of other ships and commands which have been adopted by the Oakland Council over the past few years. The Navy League is a civilian organization which supports a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. MSC Gets 2nd Hospital Ship The second Navy hospital ship, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), was accepted Dec. 1 by the Military Sealift Command from National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in San Diego, Calif. The primary mission of the USNS Comfort, a converted 90,000 DWT tanker, will be to provide full medical support to the Defense Department's Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force. It will be part of Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Force. As a secondary mission, the 894-foot Comfort will provide full hospital service to other government agencies involved in disaster relief. The Comfort will be manned and operated by MSC civilian mariners. The ship will also have a Naval medical contingent on board to operate the 1,000-bed, 12-operating-room medical treatment facility. The Comfort will remain in San Diego for a post delivery availability which includes outfitting before she begins her transit, early next year, to her layberth in Baltimore, Md. No shakedown cruise has been scheduled. Vice Admiral Walter T. Piotti, Jr., Commander, Military Sealift Command, observed that the new ships offer American military forces a new kind of quick and responsive medical care. "These ships are big, mobile, fast and flexible," the admiral noted. "They have the response capability to provide quick and efficient medical care in support of amphibious task forces and forward deployed elements of the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Navy. "If called up, these ships will be able to supply the medical care necessary to support our fighting men in even the most remote areas of the world," he said. �- - - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism and Drugs I I J ( would~ ~ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fell ow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. .--------------------------------....._ I Addictions Rehabilitation Center : I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions : Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept l 1 1 Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. I I anywhere except at The Center. : I Name · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · '° • · · . . . . . . Book No. · ............ · J I Address ........................................................ . I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) 1 Telephone No. I 1 lI 1I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 '-------------------------··--------------------------------December 1987 I LOG I 17 - �e IP li ill1<&, ll 1 The following deepsea memhers have passed away. DECEMBER 1986 Knut R. Eliasson JANUARY Rufino G. Camantigue William C. Daniels Leon R. Drylewicz Eli Elison Harvey M. Lee Gerald K. Lima Manuel Lopez James Stuart FEBRUARY Charles G. Haymond Francis A. Lord Jr. Jerry W. Trayer -'-. MARCH Eufemio C. Agbayani Hollis W. Beazley Gibson H. Coker Edward E. Douglas Christopher McBrien Michael Piskun Joseph H. Riley APRIL Ernesto Apac Joseph L. Cabezas Laura M. DeLucca Harry E. Dorer Anthony L. lanno William F. King Wai Ding Lee Melvin F. Libby Edward Lombardi Grant Andrew MacGregor Frank M. Mangubat Joseph A. Sanchez Bud Sidney Tauber MAY Benjamin Argumedo Abraham Carmoega James Clark George M. Dacken Raymond Diaz Emilio M. Fernandez Paul E. Garland Algernon W. Hutcherson Benjamin Laureano Alfredo Morell Robert G. Pattee Pedro R. Penelas Sidney Sokolic Joseph Somyak Wilbert Wentling Hugh Williams Sylvester Zygarowski JUNE Anthony Amendolia Victor Aviles William Bilger Raymond J. Blake Edward J. Boles Larry Bunnell Robert R. Coles James Convery Nicholas DeLoscantos Vincente H. Garcia Augustus R. Hickey Stefan Kadziola Robert L. Kinchen John F. Lee Frederick E. Lillard Louis Martoncsek Joseph J. McAndrews Thomas 0. McRary Herbert Muncie Frank J. O'Malley Hernando E. Pascual Raymond C. Pierce Eldridge J. Rainer Howard E. Rode Clyde Smith George B. Thurmer Alphonse M. Tolentino Ernvel F. Zeller KNOW YOUR RIGHTS JULY Genaro Bonefont Vidette Clearman Vincent deLosa Bartolome Del Valle Anthony J. DiBartolomes Ronald C. Durant Chariloas Emertziades John R. Galvin Ned Hinson William A. Jordan John Miller Michael P. Montemayor Curtis E. Nelson John H. O'Rawe Edward Polise Thomas T. Pradere Nathan Shapiro George Steele Walter C. Summersett Leroy C. Swiger Dock D. Wong Nee Lim Wong AUGUST George J. Campbell Demetrio Daynot Joseph E. Hannon John H. KeUy Herman Miller William H. Miller Timothy J. Noecker Charles Pafford Leo M. Praza Reginald A. Preston Hong Quan Julian B. Royston August Sakevich George E. Swindell Samuel A. Tate Louis D. Williams Anthony J. Zaleski SEPTEMBER Robert L. Beale Joe "Blackie" Busalacki Vincent E. Kane Neal L. Kunze Harold A. Lowmann Secundino Santorio OCTOBER Paul F. Arthofer George A. Burch Clarence F. Burrowes Jake Cobb Yew Lim Lee Robert C. Meloy Hubert B. O'Brien Newton Paine Gus Skendelas Frank A. Tilton Dudley T. Whitacker NOVEMBER Hubert F. Arnett Leroy Malone R.E. Smith Chester L. Sommers Truman Tustaire Theodore H. Wright Pensioners The following SIU members have retired on pension: The following Inland members have retired on pension: DEEP SEA Algonac John D. Lackey, deckhand Baltimore Joseph L. Krause, mate Brooklyn Thomas F. Calby (Railroad Marine) Norfolk Robert E. Fountain, TB Willard M. White, ch. engineer Santurce, P.R. Vicente Burgos , cook Algonac William H. Newhouse, bosun Baltimore Robert M. Moore Brooklyn Anargyros Korizis, AB Ralph T. Moore Houston Lloyd F. Akin, AB Mayo J. Mundine KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. T_h e proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, &Afare~ Appeals Board 5201 Autb Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you 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 you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU 18 I LOG I December 1987 - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ohtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be suhmitted to the membership by the Secretary·T reasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership. makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. John W. Rielly, steward/baker Mobile Ragnar 0. Andersen, FOWT Warren D. Kaweck, ch. elect. New Orleans Harry B. Hastings, port steward Wallace J. Pratts, stw. utility Joseph D. Richoux, AB Norfolk Ollie Purdy, messman Kenneth R. Winters St. Louis William Hughes, wheelsman San Francisco Curry De Vaughn, cook/baker Giles L. Glendenning, janitor Seattle Richard C. Ranly, 3rd engineer Albert J. Van Dyke, AB Harold E. Welch, ch. elect. 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 negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color. sex and national or geographic origin . If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 111111t1m111n11111unu11111n1111111nu11111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111nu11111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to t'he Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which coosists 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 SLU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt, or if a memher is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have heen required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAF AKERS 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 maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or ·t hreat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ~ to Union reconls or infonnation, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 . . �AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 25-Chairman Stanley Krawczynski, Secretary Neville Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT, although the steward department would like a clarification as to whether they're entitled to one hour weekly for cleaning of quarters. The American Eagle was involved in U.S. Army exercises in Turkey, and is returning from a 47-day voyage there, carrying 12 Army Gls both ways. The ship will pay off in Savannah, Ga. and will then lay up at dock (but will keep the crew for about a week). bers who use the exercise room should secure the equipment when they are finished. A vote of thanks was given to the engine department for keeping the galley equipment in working condition. A vote of thanks also was given to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters-and in memory of Bayard Rustin, who paid his dues as a true laborman, and E.B. McCauley, another veteran who will be missed. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. LNG CAPRICORN (Energy Transportation Corp.), October 25-Chairman Don Rood, Secretary S. Wagner, Educational Director George Lindsay, Deck Delegate Francis Smith, Engine Delegate Ole Mortensen, Steward Delegate Richard Worobey. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $1 ,075 in the ship's fund. Some of the money will go toward the purchase of video cassettes and some will buy the popcorn machines now on order. Theeducational director urged crewmembers to upgrade their skills at SHLSS if they have the required seatime. A communication from Vice President "Red" Campbell was received concerning the handling of food at the salad bar. Proper utensils are provided and should be used. A motion was made to have the Stars and Stripes newspaper delivered to the ship. The money for the subscription will be paid out of the ship's fund. The motion passed unanimously. The bosun asked crewmembers to limit all calls while in port to 15 minutes since time there is limited. He also stated that the ship is clean, and he urged all hands to help keep it that way. A new softball field has been built in Arun, Indonesia. Crewmembers are looking forward to playing on it on their next trip there. Next port: Bontang. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), October 25-Chairman Christopher Lopiccolo, Secretary R. Hanson, Educational Director M.W. Roberson, Deck Delegate Russell Haynes, Steward Delegate Jim Hatfield. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman talked about the new contract changes with Maritime Overseas. He also explained the permanent job status for all eligible crewmembers on the Overseas Alice and the Overseas Vivian. A request was made by permanent SIU rnembers who live in Olongapo (Subic Bay), Philippines, to find an alternative solution to flying back to the States to reregister for their jobs in order to comply with the shipping rules. They would like the reply to be sent to the ship's chairman in Subic Bay. The crew also suggested setting up a ship's fund in order to pay for telex messages to and from headquarters and for a television antenna for the crew's lounge. CONSTITUTION (American Hawaii Cruises), October 23--Chainnan Sil Ablaza Jr., Secretary David Nian. No disputed OT. There is $9,374.03 in the ship's fund. The chairman introducM Tom Fay, SIU port agent in Honolulu. He also reported that the wet-dock schedule for the Constitution will be from Dec. 12-19 in the port of Honolulu. The Independence will be in dry-dock in Portland, Ore. He stressed the need for crewmembers to pay more attention to the care of their rooms as many rooms were found unacceptable during a recent inspection. A request was made tha.t a.II wet-dock information be given to members by Nov. 19 to allow ample time to secure accommodations shoreside and to inform all departments as to which members would be required to work during the wet-dock period. Mr. Fay then gave a report, informing the crew of the need to increase Union membership to staff additional ships now being readied, including the Matsonia. LNG LIBRA (Energy Transportation Corp.), November 15-Chairman M.B. Woods, Secretary J. Gibbons, Educational Director TR VanPelt No beefs or disputed OT. There is $134 in the SIU fund and $501.60 in the ship's fund. Mr. Rielly of ETC and an SIU rep were onboard to discuss the new contract agreement for the next three years. They also inspected the sleeping quarters which previously had been found to be in poor conditions. Mattresses were ordered in May 1987 but have yet to be delivered. The bosun reminded all hands to read the LOG to keep up·to·date on the condition of the U.S. merchant marine. He also noted that 1987 is coming to a close and that he and his crew wish to send their thanks to President Frank Drozak and all the SIU officials for a job well done in keeping jobs flowing for the members. "Seasons greetings to all." The educational director stressed the good practice of thinking "SAFETY" at all times. It was suggested that during meals there be no smoking. Also, all those crewmem- \ OVERSEAS JUN'E_AU (Maritime Overseas), October 4-Ch~man Errol Pak, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director James Fair. No disput~T. There is still no action on the loss of e 1800 and 1300 launch service, leaving tti steward department stranded onboard. They would Ike to see it reinstated so they can go ashore to the hall and pay their dues, make phone calls, etc. The chairman noted that shipping is good for the SIU with the military jobs. "It's nice to see our SPAD dollars at work." He urged all members to take full advantage of the upgrading courses at Piney Point-especially the new sealift courses which will come in handy down the road. The ship appears to be having some problems getting poultry items from MOS and hopes to have it resolved this time in port. A motion was made to simplify the OT rates by adopting two rates of OT instead of about 11 . This will be referred to the Contract Department for study. Another request was for lounge chairs for the entire unlicensed department, not just the pumpman, bosun and steward. And new easy chairs are needed in the crew rec room. On its last voyage, the Overseas Juneau played host to the winner of the Propeller Club essay contest whose prize included one round trip voyage. retary Glenn C. Bamman, Educational Director Engine Delegate Melvin Layner, Deck Delegate M.Tewes, Steward Delegate Pedro Mena. No beefs or disputed OT. There is no money in the ship's fund at present, but an arrival pool should generate enough money for lobster tails and movies. The chairman reported a smooth trip with few hassles and a happy crew. The secretary spoke of sticking together through hard times, and working for those politicians in the upcoming elections who will support the maritime industry. The educational director stressed the importance of upgrading job skills at Piney Point to maintain job security. A unanimous vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done, for meals of superior quality and for keeping a clean vessel. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SGT MATEJ KOCAK (WatermanMSC), November 8--Chairman Bill Kratsas, Secretary Lee de Parlier, Educational Director Ronnie Herian, Deck Delegate Larry D. Mccants, Steward Delegate Earl N. Gray, Sr. No disputed OT. The chairman and the steward both attended the triennial SIU convention in August and brought back information which they distributed to the members. The chairman also mentioned the new film about the SIU, "On My Watch," which will soon be available to all ships. The secretary reported that the Sgt Matej Kocak weathered a "killer storm" in midOctober with wind gusts of up to 110 mph off the coast of France. This storm was the strongest to hit the English Channel since records were kept (1705). "If you've ever heard the expression 'the barometer fell off the chart,' this is a good example." No videotapes of the headquarters meeting have been received aboard ship. But UNREP films have been shown as the vessel will undergo another UNREP off the Carolina Capes Nov. 9. Next port: Morehead City, N.C. USNS WYMAN (T-AGS 34), LSC Marine, Inc., November 8-Chairman George A. Schuj, Secretary (Purser) Al Sansom, Educational Director/Engine Delegate Aaron E. Thompson, Deck Delegate David C. Bickford, Steward Delegate George A. Tatum. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $185 in the ship's fund. A vote to hold another arrival pool with the proceeds to go to the ship's fund was vetoed. In response to a query from the USNS Wyman, the SIU is looking into whether an official holiday (Veteran's Day in this case) is payable under the LSC/SIU contract on sea time. Also requiring clarification is whether personal expenses (travel and living) incurred in attending the firefighting/ Official ships minutes also were received from the following ves· sels: ADONIS AMBASSADOR ASPEN BAY RIDGE COVE LEADER CPL LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. MT. VERNON VICTORY OAKLAND QMI MISSOURI PANAMA SAN JUAN SEA-LAND AVENTURER SEA-LAID DEVELOPER SEA-WO EXPLORER SEA-LAND FREEDOM SEA-WDINIOVATOR SEA-LAND LEADER SEA·LAND PIONNER STAR OF TEXAS THOMPSON PASS USNS PREVAIL (T·AGOS 8) Personals Tommy (Red) Bolton Please contact your old shipmate Mike (Red) Darley at (904) 2350993 or write to P.O. Box 4244, Panama City Beach, Fla. 32407. Jack Thommen Please get in touch with your brother, Popeye, at (301) 488-1956. Monthly Membership Mee.t ings Deep Sea Port SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), October 10-Chairman H. Leake, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Educational Director P. Walker, Engine Delegate L. Christmas. No beefs or disputed OT. There is no formal treasurer, but the captain is holding all monies collected, almost enough to purchase a VCR and some blank tapes. The bosun reported that everything is running smoothly except for the fact that no mail has been received from headquarters. He will check into this matter and will also report on the condition of one crewmember who was taken off ill as soon as he finds out anything. The steward has a tape on sanitary pro· cedures to show to his department It was recommended that Waterman be advised of the poor service they are getting from the company leasing the VCRs. Two machines in a row have not been in operating condition, and the movies provided are the same ones from a previous trip. Next port New York. damage control school is reimbursable to members. It was noted that LSC vacation requests are in the purser's office. An effort to upgrade the ship's reference library is under way, especially study guides for 11pgrading skills. QMED Thompson also encouraged all crewmembers to take advantage of the classes at SHLSS in Piney Point. Steward Assistant George Tatus was congratulated on his good job performance over the past six months as steward delegate. George goes on a well deserved three-month vacation. And the 4 x 8 watch (all departments) deserves a "job well done" for keeping the messroom clean and picked up. Date Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, January 4 ................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, January 5 ................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, January 6 ................ 10:30 a.m. Baltimore . . ..... . .. . ..... Thursday , January 7 .................. 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, January 7 .................. 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, January 7 .................. 10:30 a.m. Algonac ... . ............. Friday, January 8 .................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, January 11 .................. 10:30 a.m. New Orleans . ....... .. ... Tuesday, January 12 ....... . .......... 10:30 a.m. Mobile ... . ... .. ......... Wednesday, January 13 ............... 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, January 14 ................. 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .. . .. ..... . ... Tuesday, January 19 .................. 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, January 22 ................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan .. . ............. Thursday , January 7 ......... . ..... .. . 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, January 15 ................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, January 14 ................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, January 13 ............... 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, January 20 ............... 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, January 19 .................. 10:30 a.m. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land), November 1-Chairman Carlton Hall, Sec- December 1987 I LOG I 19 - �(Continued from Page 6.) tract to be supervisory personnel, and therefore ineligible for protection under the labor laws of this country. By doing this, the company tried to intimidate the licensed people in its operations and drive a wedge between licensed and unlicensed seamen. Most important, SONAT wanted to drag the process on as long as possible in order to wear down the resistance ofits employees. By doing this , SONAT and other companies that chose this route changed the entire structure of management-labor relations that had existed since the end of World War II. The focus was not on productivity; it was on obtaining short-term gains. Stock market prices would then rise to artificially high levels. Under those conditions, a smart arbitrageur would make a killing by stripping a company of its assets and selling short. By restructuring labor-management relations along these lines, companies - said that they wanted to make their operations "more flexible." In the long run, however, they will be doing just the opposite. It has become crystal clear to union members and their officials that you have to get everything down in writing. Or else. rd like to thank the officials and members who were involved in the Curtis Bay beef. Even though things haven't worked out as we planned, ultimately, I believe, they will. Yet it will take patience and communication. More than that, it will take unity. This is a new era of labor-management relations, and in a sense, we're all finding our way. The situation in today's labor management relations conjures up images of the early civil rights movement. Workers in the transportation sector, like black Americans before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are being denied their rights. They cannot get a fair hearing. American conglomerates want to transform us into second-class citizens, but we won't let them, not as - long as we understand the issues and keep "our eyes on the prize." West Coast by V. P. George McCartney T HOSE of you who have been following my ~olumn over the past kw months know that 1988 will mark the 50th anniversary of the SIUAGLIWD. It has been an honor for me to be part of that history. I often think about the men and women who helped form this Union. Their sacrifices and courage made everything we now enjoy possible. So much has happened during these past 50 years. The maritime industry has changed beyond rerngnition. At our inception, few people believed that there could ever be such things as ports without water (there now is one, in Front Royal, Va.); ships without 20 I LOG I December 1987 Area Vice Presidents' Report crews (the Japanese and West Germans are experimenting with this concept), or U.S. ships without American seamen (the Kuwaiti reflagging). Despite these developments, I believe that the essential character of the SIU remains the same. What makes us unique, I believe, is our continued ability to adapt to change, to understand what the long-term trends are and to act on them. In a sense, we have come full circle. We were born in the aftermath of one stock market crash; in order to survive, we will have to cope with the effects of another one. As the record demonstrates, job security for seamen (indeed, for all American workers) depends on five things: communication, education, solidarity, political action and organizing. If we fall short in any one of these areas, then management will control the supply of labor, and we will have no say in determining our wages, benefits and working conditions. Many of the issues that confront us today have their origins in our early history. Accordingly, what follows is a brief chronology of events from the Stock Market Crash of 1929 to the Korean War, by which time the basic structure of this Union had been formed. 1929: Seamen were far removed from the mainstream of American society. Many were uneducated; most were underpaid. All had to endure harsh and unsafe working conditions. The stock market crash of 1929 didn't cause these conditions, but it did exacerbate them. The waterfront was in the process of being radicalized. The absence of a strong union to counter the appalling conditions in the maritime industry created opportunities for the Wobblies, the Communist Party and organized crime. 1932: The American people turned to Franklin Delano Roosevelt to lead them out of the Great Depression. The economy's collapse transformed the nature of American politics. Among other things. it brought the labor movement from the margins of American political life to center stage. 1934: A longshoremen's strike engulfed the West Coast maritime industry. The 39-day strike marked a turning point for maritime workers, whose power had been weakened by decreased membership rolls, a worsening economic situation and a bitter defeat during the 1921 maritime strike. By closing down the port of San Francisco, seamen and longshoremen were able to win substantial gains in benefits and wages. Also, by bringing a new generation of labor leaders like Harry Lundeberg and Harry Bridges into prominence, the strike marked the beginning of the end of the International Seamen's Union. 1935: A pivotal year for the labor movement. The labor movement was split into two warring factions when Mine Workers President John L. Lewis left the American Federation of Labor to form a new organization (the Congress of Industrial Organizations). Lewis was an advocate of industrial · trade unionism; AFL President William Green objected to Lewis's demands that the AFL set up a separate industrial department. Also in· that year, Congress passed the Wagner Act, which established the National Labor Relations Board. This important piece of legislation made it possible for organized labor to sign up new workers on a mass scale. 1936: Political conditions in Europe continue to deteriorate. Discontent in the maritime industry heats up. Joe Curran leads a sit-down strike on the SS California. Congress passes the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which established a system of subsidies and promotions that helped revitalize the American-flag merchant marine in time for World War II. 1937: The NMU receives a charter from the CIO. The AFL requests the resignation of the ISU's officers. An executive committee consisting of AFL President William Green, ILA President Joe Ryan and Holt Ross looks into forming an AFL Seamen's international. Green requests the help of STJP Secretary-Treasurer Harry Lunrieberg, who sends Morris Weisberger to New York to establish an A&G District. In December, Robert Chapdelaine is named interim head of it. 1938: Andrew Furuseth, the grand old man of the modern seamen's movement, dies. Though the union he helped found, the ISU, is in tatters, his legislative accomplishments (the Seamen's Act of 1915) will live on. On Oct. 15, at a convention in Houston, the AFL issues a charter to the Seafarers International Union of North America. Both the international and the A&G District are born. 1939: W~rld War II breaks out. After 10 long years in the dark, the American economy is set to take off. SIU crews start walking off ships in order to obtain War Bonuses. 1941: Though America is still neutral, the S.S. Robin Moor, a Robin Line vessel, becomes the first SIUcontracted vessel to be sunk by the Germans. The SIU and other maritime unions demand action on the War Bonus issue. The National Defense Mediation Board finally recommends a system of War Risk Bonuses. The J apanese attack Pearl Harbor, and America is dragged into World War II. 1942: The Battle of the Atlantic begins. In July, SIU seamen risk their lives to keep Russia supplied during the Murmansk Run. 1943: Paul Hall walks off his last ship. He becomes a dispatcher at the Baltimore hall. 1944: Thousands of SIU seamen (including SIU V .P. Red Campbell) take part in the invasion of Normandy. 1945: World War II ends. The United States is the only industrialized nation with a full-functioning economy. It has no economic competitors, and only one serious military challenger, the Soviet Union. Demand for American shipping dramatically decreases. Paul Hall is named head of the A&G' s organizing department. 1946: A busy year for the SIU. In August, Lundeberg establishes the Maritime Trade Council, the forerunner of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. Congress passes the Ship Sales Act of 1946, under which hundreds of vessels are sold to foreign companies and governments at nominal sums. The SIU holds an organizing convention which lays the foundation for the successful Isthmian and Cities Service campaigns. The Union unveils its first training and upgrading program. In September, there is a general maritime strike, which was spurred on by actions taken by the National Wage Stabilization Board. 1947: In retrospect, a disastrous year for maritime labor. Congress passes the Taft-Hartley Act. Among other things, it contains provisions on secondary boycotts and supervisory personnel which would form the basis of anti-union activity during the 1980s. The military formulates the '' Effective U.S. Control Doctrine" which states that American security interests can be protected in part by Americanowned vessels documented under flagof-convenience registries. War risk insurance is granted to these vessels, which prompts a mass exodus of American ships overseas. In a sense, the mass exodus of American shipping would serve as a prototype for something that would occur on a larger scale 40 years later all throughout the industrial sector. 1948: A banner year for the SIU. The SIU of Canada is established. We win the Isthmian campaign, which was maritime labor's most important organizing drive of the post World War II era. The SIU gains national attention by supporting workers in the Wall Street Strike (film-maker Stanley Kubrick gets his start by filming a documentary on the SIU's role in the incident). The SIU stands up to organized crime by providing support to the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union. 1949: The SIU establishes the Brotherhod of Marine Engineers (BME), the forerunner of District 2MEBA. Until this time, NationalMEBA had been routinely throwing work to the CIO-affiliated National Maritime Union, depriving SIU members of hundreds of potential jobs and upgrading opportunities. The SIU saves the Canadian maritime industry from Communist control in the famous "Battle of Halifax." The Marine Allied Workers Division, the industrial sector of the SIU, is established. At a bitterly-divided convention, NMU President Joe Curran effectively drives the Communists from his union. (Murray Kempton, this country's greatest labor journalist, wrote that the NMU had been ''the crown jewel of the Communist Party.'') SIU President Paul Hall hires Ray Murdoch and lobbyist Phil Carlip to set up a Washington office. 1950: The SIU wins another major organizing drive: Cities Service. The Korean War breaks out, giving smaller, unsubsidized SIU operators the chance to thrive and prosper. The Union is well-positioned to begin a long and successful campaign to improve wages, benefits and working conditions, as well as to become the leading voice of maritime labor. �CL L . NP Directory of Ports -Company/Lakes -Lakes Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes -Non Priority NOV. 1-30, 1987 Port Algonac .................. . Class L Class NP 11 0 All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL DECK DEPARTMENT 14 0 42 Class L Class NP 4 0 15 5 0 7 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 a 0 8 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 14 53 20 5 Frank Drozak, President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED *TOTAL REGISTERED ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac ........... ·....... . 0 9 Port Algonac ... . .. . . ... .. .. ... . a 4 Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 9 23 Totals All Departments. . . . . . . . o 33 16 O 73 20 O *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 207 46 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 {313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1987 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk .......... . . .... . Mobile .... .. ........... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . ........ ..... Seattle . . ........... .. .. Puerto Rico .. .. ... .. ..... Honolulu .. ...... .. .... .. Houston .. ... ........... St. Louis ...... . . . . . . . . . Piner: Point .............. Tota s ........ ......... 35 4 5 21 13 26 25 43 22 35 15 4 28 0 1 277 11 3 3 4 6 5 10 8 6 6 2 18 5 0 4 91 5 0 1 3 2 5 1 15 7 3 0 3 1 0 2 48 Tntals ..... ............ 33 1 8 6 10 21 23 23 10 24 8 4 35 0 2 208 5 1 3 7 7 3 5 7 7 4 0 8 4 0 3 64 Totals .. ... - - . - . - - - - - .. 17 0 5 1 6 2 4 11 10 0 2 2 2 37 13 17 3 7 10 0 1 1 79 8 12 26 17 55 45 57 4 58 10 29 22 28 18 36 9 6 27 0 3 247 25 1 7 5 19 14 16 9 20 9 1 25 0 1 156 0 9 9 2 5 0 29 0 0 1 138 59 20 1 1 5 23 3 0 0 0 2 1 12 3 0 0 23 0 4 229 Totals All Departments ...... 743 409 341 9 30 10 17 4 3 10 0 0 7 8 9 13 6 14 6 82 6 0 8 7 4 157 0 0 1 14 4 15 3 4 13 1 0 8 0 195 g 10 4 1 0 5 2 120 , 3 11 5 24 1 42 Port New York .. . ..... . ...... Philadelphia .. ....... . .... Baltimore ............... Norfolk .... . ...... ... ... Mobile ... . . . . . . . - . - - . . New Orleans ....... . . . ... Jacksonville ....... ... .... San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seanle . . ........... . ... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu .. . ............. Houston .. . .. .. .... ... .. St. Louis .. Piney Point .............. Tot1tl$ ................. 10 0 2 3 2 12 0 1 101 0 3 24 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 4 0 1 2 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 6 2 3 2 0 0 5 1 0 0 22 0 5 1 0 3 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 13 2 2 0 1 1 12 3 2 3 4 8 4 0 17 9 6 5 43 1 4 11 Port New York .... . .. .. . .. ... Philadelphia .... .......... Baltimore ............... Norfolk ..... .• .......... Mobile ................. New Orleans ... . ......... Jacksonville ...... . .. ..... San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu .......... ...... Houston ................ St. Louis ............. . .. Piney Point .......... ... . DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 Trip Reliefs Port r ............... Philadelphia .. ............ Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . .. .......... Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston .... . . .. ... .. ... St. Louis ................ Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 6 0 12 7 0 3 86 2 0 5 1 0 2 44 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 1 1 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 6 4 2 2 4 2 7 0 4 0 1 0 7 9 3 1 0 0 1 0 55 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 2 3 1 0 3 3 4 1 5 0 29 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 33 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 17 4 1 0 2 0 2 1 4 5 10 7 3 4 8 2 13 3 12 7 3 8 0 0 9 8 12 2 85 7 0 14 2 4 1 136 0 0 0 2 3 10 7 0 1 29 24 5 55 0 1 19 4 8 6 5 8 17 7 3 5 4 17 6 0 4 5 5 6 5 7 0 0 1 0 0 42 471 113 38 4 0 1 0 0 5 2 3 4 6 53 5 11 10 8 39 43 23 15 35 2 1 0 1 0 2 2 5 4 4 0 6 1 0 0 28 0 2 10 4 3 0 0 35 7 38 0 2 299 5 1 1 11 7 5 5 7 5 3 0 6 3 0 11 70 2 0 35 6 0 0 1 2 0 12 3 9 0 105 6 0 0 140 1 7 2 7 30 19 64 18 30 6 8 21 0 1 249 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 5 6 10 3 29 11 60 38 10 5 18 0 1 0 2 3 1 1 5 2 10 1 5 15 3 8 1 24 2 0 6 77 30 7 4 19 10 22 18 25 14 26 11 87 8 0 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 17 1 0 1 41 7 3 0 15 3 33 5 30 12 10 3 140 2 0 1 82 2 166 172 0 255 284 264 586 364 266 217 1,274 544 371 '"'Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . "''"' Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,433 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,433 jobs shipped, 586 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 217 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 6,370 jobs have been shipped. HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. " 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-19~0 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 51 O N. Broad Ave . 90744 (213) 549-4000 December 1987 I LOG I 21 �Trade Unionists Rally Behind United Negro College Fund Trade unionsts will join in a nationwide rally to provide increased educational opportunities to some 45 ,000 young people, many from union families, through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) telethon. This year's UNCF "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars'' telethon will be on Dec. 26. A galaxy of stars will be featured in this seven-hour spectacular to raise money for the UNCF. As in the past, affiliated unions are encouraging their members to watch the telethon and assist in fund-raising efforts. While AFL-CIO support for the UNCF has always been strong, this year a special committee, the AFL-CIO United Negro College Fund Committee, chaired by SEID President John Sweeney, has been appointed to coordinate labor involvement in fund-raising and promotional activities. Other members of the committee include Associate Actors and Artistes of American President Frederick Headquarters Has New Chief O'Neal, UAW President Owen Bieber, ILGWU President Jay Mazur, CWA President Morton Bahr, Federation of Professional Athletes President Gene Upshaw, AFSCME President Gerald McEntee, AFf President Al Shanker, AFGE Women's Department Director Barbara Hutchinson and UFCW President William Wynn. "The United Negro College Fund is a cause worthy of our most vigorous effort,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. ''The goal of the labor movement is the advancement of workers of this generation and the next-a goal we cannot achieve unless workers have access to quality education.'' The UNCF provides funding for its 44 predominantly black colleges and universities. All institutions are private and fully-accredited. Funding for the UNCF's member schools continue to be a growing concern for all UNCF supporters. Each year, the 44 UN CF colleges must raise 60 percent of their operating budgets while only 33 percent of the average annual budget is covered by tuition. Recognizing this concern, the AFLCIO adopted a resolution at its October 1987 biennial convention supporting the United Negro College Fund and asking its affiliates to publicize, support and aid in the fund-raising efforts of the UN CF. Kathy Horn, administrative assistant to SIU President Frank Drozak, was recently promoted to Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Reserves. Among her other Navy duties, she helped process the paperwork for the survivors of the S.S. 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Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Old-Timers earner SIU & UIW of N.A. ------------------~------------------~--------~------------Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS Social Security No. Phone No. ( ) Area Code Your Full Name Apt. or Box II Street D SIU City 0 UIW State 0 Pensioner ZIP Other _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book Number UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Holiday greetings from Pensioner Reino This will be my permanent address for all official Union malllngs. This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)----------------- ------------------------------~-~~------------~~--~~-------~ 22 I LOG I December 1987 - J. Pelaso (P-8) of Vallejo, Calif. Once again, Pelaso has been doing quite a bit of fishing, including these two sturgeon (25 and 60 lbs.). "I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that the New Year will be good to all my friends." �c ---- -~-~ --·-- 'Boosting Player Morale . . . ' The players and staff of the National Football League Players Association, an affiliate of the Federation of Professional Athletes, AFLCIO, extend our heartfelt thanks to you and your membership for your support of our struggle to gain fair treatment on the job from the owners of the National Football League monopoly. Your experience and practical advice on the picket line were a big help. Your public and private statements of support were a big boost to player morale. Most importantly, your membership, and members of other unions, responded by the thousands to help us fill picket lines and rallies at practice and game sites. This union and its membership will always be grateful that you were there when the NFL monopoly had so many of the press and the public aligned against the players.... Letters To The Editor Fraternally Gene Upshaw Executive Director :Rational Football League Players Assodation SIU members joined striking members of the Washington Redskins on the picket line at RFK stadium during the NFLPA strike. 'WW II's Gianella . ' Perhaps some would be interested to know that Mr. Gianella was the radio operator of the SS PRUSA, a Lykes Bros. ship which was torpedoed by the Jap sub I -172 on Dec. 19, 1941. He went down with the ship. He was awarded the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal posthoumously by President Roosevelt. The following is the citation: "For heroism beyond the line of duty. The ship in which he served was in mid-Pacific when struck by an enemy torpedo. The explosion blew through the after decks; the engine and dynamos were completely wrecked; and it was apparent that the ship would remain afloat only a few minutes. Orders were given to prepare to abandon ship and instructions sent to the radio operator to send an SOS. The officer who delivered the message found Gianella already engaged in rigging an emergency set. Lifeboats were lowered away and the Master then sent orders to Gianella to abandon ship. But the radio operator had not been able to get his message through. Realizing that upon him rested all hope for the rescue of his shipmates, the pull of duty was too strong to overcome. Gianella refused to leave his post and chose to face certain death in his stark devotion to duty." We, as merchant seamen, should never forget those terrible losses American seamen suffered in World War II. Those of your membership sailing today could find themselves in the same position at any time. I shall continue to remind the American public of the role of the U.S. merchant marine in World War II at evecy opportunity that presents itself. If there are any questions anyone has relating to ships or personnel involved in WW II, I would be more than willing to answer. Thank you for sending the LOG to me. I appreciate it. • • In reading your article about the SS Lawrence H. Gia.nella, on page Sincerely, Arthur B.. Moore Hallowell, Maine 11 of the SIU LOG October 1987 ed1tion 1 I was wondering 1f the membership realized who Lawrence Gianella was. nd Society's attitudes toward drug and alcohol abuse have changed greatly since our Union opened up the Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Ten years ago, many people considered drugs to be chic. Now, just about everyone recognizes them for what they are: killers. Today, Americans are being urged to "Just Say No" to drugs • Of en and alcohol. Unfortunately, millions of alcoholics and drug-abusers can't even admit that they have a problem. So for our members out there who have~ drug or an alcohol problem and won't admit it, I urge you to just say "Yes"to say "Yes, I have a problem with drugs or alcohol, and I need help." Over the past IO years, hundreds of your fellow Seafarers have done • I a just that. They've signed up for the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Program. Thanks to the expert help of the staff down there, these SIU members now lead useful and productive lives. For all alcoholics and drug-abusers, recovery begins when they stop denying that they have a problem. There's an old AA saying-a person has to hit bottom before ?• they can reach out for help. For those of you who are sick and tired of the problems that alcohol and drug abuse are causing, contact your port agent or call the ARC in Valley Lee, Md. For those of you who haven't reached your bottom, don't worry, you will. Because once you start abusing drugs and alcohol, there's nowhere to go but down. TODAY./ DO IT TODAY/I l<ICK THE DRUG MABIT/ CONTACT VOUR PORT A6ENT, OR YOUR 'UNION AT PINEY POINT./ DO \T NOW. -" December 1987 I LOG I 23 �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report After seven years of complex and sometimes contentious talks between U.S. and Soviet negotiators in Geneva, Switzerland, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev finally signed an agreement to limit intermediate nuclear weapons. Supporters and critics of the INF Treaty both agree that this will increase pressure for America and Western Europe to build up their conventional forces. Part of that conventional capability will be in the area of sealift, where America is badly deficient. The maritime industry, which provides the bulk of America's sealift support, was given a reprieve of sorts when American and Canadian officials announced that the transportation provisions had been dropped from the final version of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Canadian Free Trade Agreement A united maritime industry won its biggest victory since the Cargo Preference Compromise of 1985 when U.S. and Canadian officials announced that maritime would be excluded from the final provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 'Tm too superstitious to break out the champagne," said one industry official, "but this marks a great day for the maritime industry ." According to news accounts, maritime was ''dropped from the pad in response to fier~e response from maritime interests in both countries. " Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney signed the agreement Od. 3. When news of the agreement began to leak out , more than 200 maritime groups formed a ~oaJition to get the industry excluded . Opposition from Canadian seamen was just as intense. SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewiczjoined Frank Drozak, his American counterpart. in writing a letter to Mulroney and Reagan which said , "We believe that any free trade agreement which alters current maritime policies is unwise, unjust and unfair." "Things (in the maritime industry) may be bad now," said SIU V.P. Mike Sacco, who's in charge of the Union's Great Lakes region, "but if the agreement had been ratified with the maritime provisions intact, the maritime industry would have lost something more important than any one program. It would have lost all hope for the future." Free Trade and All Gatt The recent stock market crash has dimmed chances for early passage of the Omnibus Trade Bill, according to Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) and other leading members of Congress. Congress will probably focus its attention on resolving sticky budgetary issues before adjourning for Christmas later this month. Last month' s trade deficit eased somewhat as the dollar took a plunge on the world money markets, thereby making American goods and services more competitive. Many leading economists are saying that a lower dollar is at best only part of the solution to America• s trade crisis. If the dollar falls too 24 I LOG I December 1987 December 1987 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings far too fast then there will be great instability in the world marketplace. One solution to the present crisis is increased use of bilateral trade agreements. That was the suggestion offered by Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) in the latest presidential debate. Meanwhile, U.S. Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter was predicting that the latest round of international trade talks ''could yield tangible results as early as the end of next year." The GATT negotiations had played a major role in uniting the often-fragmented maritime industry. The concern was this: if maritime was included in a Free Trade Agreement with Canada, and such an agreement was later ratified at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade talks, then all future improvements in U.S. promotional programs would have been open to third world shipping. Liner Subsidy Reform There is general agreement among industry officials that it will be impossible to improve conditions in the maritime industry without some kind of reform of the Operating Differential Subsidy program. Earlier this year, the administration finally got around to presenting Congress with its ideas for such a program. By that time, however, operating subsidies were already starting to expire. Reaction to the administration's plan was cool, especially since the administration made no bones about it desire to put a cap on costs. Several other plans have been floating around Congress. While reform of the subsidy program is a life-and-death issue to most companies, most have different interests to protect. Aside from a general dissatisfaction with the level of benefits being offered under the administration's plan, there has been no agreement among American-flag operators on what should be done. The Senate Commerce Committee is soliciting comments on two pieces of legislation dealing with this issue. Because of its heavy workload and the complexity of the issues involved, it has extended the period of comment to Jan. 15, 1988. While the SIU is not wed to any one approach, it would like to see the issue resolved as soon as possible and in such a way to serve the interests of all American-flag operators. Shipbuilding Capability Despite the important role that shipbuilding plays in the defense and economy of this nation, absolutely no progress has been made toward forging the comprehensive, fair and workable national shipbuilding and maritime program that is so urgently needed. That was the assessment of SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex when he testified before the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries Dec. 8. The subcommittee had called a hearing to receive input from industry officials in light of the report that the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense recently released. Among other things, the report stated that the precipitous decline in this country's maritime and shipbuilding industrial base poses a serious security threat. The decline of this nation's shipbuilding industry can only be curtailed, said Pecquex, if we take the following corrective actions: * Establish a clear requirement for shipbuilding capability for U.S. national security; * Curtail U.S. government contracts with foreign companies, both for supplies and research and development, which last year amounted to $9 billion; * Broaden the requirements of the Jones Act to cover all maritime activity within the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone; * Initiate a government-sponsored buildand-charter program that would direct the government to build vessels to be chartered to commercial operators in peacetime, but would be subject to Navy recall during emergencies; * Fully fund the Title XI ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program, which is the last remaining substantial shipbuilding support program; * Enforce and expand regulations requiring that Navy ship repair work be performed in U.S. shipyards; and * Replace sealift tankers serving the Navy's point-to-point oil requirements, whose capacity has been reduced by current regulations requiring a segregated ballast system. Tax Correction Act One of the major accomplishments of the 99th Congress was passage of a comprehensive tax reform bill . Despite considerable pressure from special interest groups, most members of Congress have been loathe to make many changes in the legislation (i.e. , change tax rates). They have preferred instead to look at legislation that would change a few marginal details. Maritime has learned the hard way that any change in the tax laws can have critical consequences for the American-flag merchant marine. Unfortunately, the present budget deficit has sent Congress back to the books looking for ways to increase revenues. The SIU and other maritime groups were fortunate to have included in the House version of the Tax Corrections Act language which would restore full deductibility for meals furnished on commercial vessels. "This is a big victory for our membership," said Pecquex. Promoting U.S. Coal The SIU has joined a coalition of maritime and energy organizations which supports passage of H.R. 3579, the 1988 Defense Appropriations Act. Among other things, the bill would mandate the purchase of U.S. coal for American military installations.in Western Europe. In addition to the SIU, the coalition, which is known as the Defense Energy Council, includes such diverse organizations as the American Maritime Officers Association , The United Mineworkers of America, the Transportation Institute, National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, Rail Labor Executive Association, the Falcon Shipping Group, the International Association of Machinists, and others. While the House Full Committee has completed action on this issue, the Senate is still studying it. (Continued on page 7.) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1987 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES U.S./CANADA TRADE PACT DELETES MARITIME THREAT MARAD KEEPS RRF AUTHORITY FIRST SMU CONVENTION THE STANWICK REPORT: MANNING REVOLUTION SIU CREWS NEW COMMUTER FERRY SERVICE CURTIS BAY BOATMEN STRIKES END IN TWO PORTS COAST GUARD LICENSING A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW REGULATIONS MSC GETS 2ND HOSPTIAL SHIP NORTHWEST MARINE IRON WORKS AWARDS NEW NAVY CONTRACT TRADE UNIONISTS RALLY BEHIND UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND THE SIU IN WASHINGTON CANADIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT LINER SUBSIDY REFORM TAX CORRECTION ACT FREE TRADE AND ALL GATT SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PROMOTING U.S. COAL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1987 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 49, No. 12 1987 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6c58783fc4d9cd1fdaedf6513233caa9.PDF 8ee914b4ecd0e0942f43d347da758106 PDF Text Text rvx? v--.-;.y -,.•. a!»^i >>-^, sI 'L 4 ;,"~^ . ." , ."" •••.' >yf'; I i •• OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ,;,V^,•^'1, " 'Yrre •'. 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Applicatioi/s are now being accepted from qualified SIU members and qualified dependents of SIU members who wish to compete for the seven scholarship awards which will be announced in May for use in the school terms beginning in the fall. These annual awards consist of seven scholarships, four of which are worth $10,000 over a four-year period at colleges chosen by the winners. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU members themselves: one is a four-year coUege scholarship of $10,000; two are two-year scholarships of $5,000 each for study at a vocational school or community college. The awards are made by an impartial committee of professional educators from colleges and universities. Since the start of the program, 178 scholarships have been awarded. It has produced from SIU ranks, doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, teachers, librarians, computer specialists and scientists. Most importantly, most of them have pointed out that without the help of the SIU program they might never have had the opportunity to pursue their education. It is a program in which all of us in the SIU can be proud. Any Seafarer or son or daughter of a Seafarer who is interested, is urged to pick up an application at any SIU hall or write for an application to: Few problems that confront our nation are as difficult and complicated as that surrounding the use of drugs. The news­ papers, radio and television are saturated daily with some aspect of this frustrating issue. In one form or another it comes into conversation daily. The views and opinions on how to deal with the drug problem vary across the board. In our own union there are differing points of view on how to make headway in the fight to beat the use of drugs. In fact, in our own union we recognized the dangers of drug use to the physical and mental well being of seamen a long time ago, just as we did in dealing with alcoholism long before that. We deal with both these problems in a Very organized manner. Our collective bargaining agreement many years ago created a program that has effectively fought alcohol and drug abuse through preventive and rehabilitative means. *. •. As an organization of workers whose history is fuii of rights^ abuses and periods of second-closs citizenship, we can do no /ess than fight with everything we have against ony Ill-considered one/ arbitrary attempt to unnecessariiy suspend seamen's rights.'nr So we were very disappointed when the federal government through the Department of Transportation ordered a screening program for seamen as well as other transportation workers. The reason cited for the action was the need for safety. There certainly can be no argument with that purpose. But the order was issued without any supporting facts that show a pattern of accidents or lack of safety in maritime, arising out of drug use. So the SIU has taken action (see story below) in federal court, against the government program to screen seamen for drugs by a random process whose ftill cost must be borne by the industry itself. We feel this random testing and other features of the program could violate seamen's rights of privacy, and could include the government in the collective bargaining process. As an organization of workers whose history is full of rights' abuses and periods of second-class citizenship, we can do no less than fight with everything we have against any ill-considered and arbitrary attempt to unnecessarily suspend seamen's rights. New Drug Test Regs Challenged Seafarers Welfare Plan Charlie Logan Scholarship 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Season's Let me take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the SIU and its affiliated organizations my best wishes for good health and happiness this holiday season and throughout the year ahead, and to their families as well. CJ-O:-- SIU Sues To Protect Seamen's Rights post accident and probable cause. In addition, the testing must be con­ ducted by employers. Any worker who tests positive for drugs must immedi' ately be removed from the job and will not be allowed back to work until he or she has completed a rehabilitation program and has been cleared by a medical officer. But the new regulations do not re­ quire companies to establish any type of rehabilitation program. Sacco pointed out the SIU has op­ erated a drug and alcohol abuse pre­ vention and rehabilitation program for more than 20 years. Many other in­ dustries also have been fighting drug abuse through programs set up vol­ untarily by labor and management. The cost of the testing and any rehabilitation programs would be left entirely up to the industry. The gov­ ernment estimates the 10-year cost of the program at more than $2 billion, but some in the industry believe-4t would be many times that. While the Coast Guard claims that safety is the main issue, even though it admits it has no evidence tying drug use to maritime accidents, the regu­ lations won't cover any foreign-flag ships. "This exclusion of individuals aboard foreign-flag ships renders the pur­ ported safety justifications for the rules illufiory, given that 95 percent pf all U.SVe^ort and import cargo is car- The SIU became the first transporand further asks for preliminary and tation union to challenge new federal perinanent injunctions forbidding the drug testing regulations when it fileS^x^ Coast Guard from implementing those rules. suit in Washington, D.C. to have the "The SIU, along with the entire new rules declared unconstitutional. maritime industry, is committed to an The rules, issued last month by the alcohol- and drug-free workpl^ice," Coast Guard, require mandatory ran­ SIU President Mike Sacco said. dom drug testing for more than 4 million transportation workers. "The Coast Guard rule, which tram­ .. The Coast Guard ples Upon individual privacy and dig­ admits it has no evidence nity, enlists private employers as un­ willing foot soldiers required at their tying drug use to own expense to violate employees' maritime accidents. • rights. The rights of the employer and employee are thus sacrificed at great "We reject the notion that the op­ financial and huriian cost, even though erators must now( in effect, become the Coast Guard acknowledges an in­ police officers to ui)hold the govern­ ability to 'specifically identify the use ment's possible violation of the rights of drugs or alcohol as a major causal of American workers," Sac^o said. effect in commercial vessel losses or The rules have been broadly criti­ casualty damage'," the suit charges. cized by maritime labSr and manage­ The suit, filed in the U.S. District ment since the proposal was an­ Court in the District of Columbia, asks nounced earlier this year.irhey require the court to declare the rules which five types of testing: pre-employment, require pre-employment, periodic and random unannounced, periodic with random drug testing unconstitutional government required physical exams. frmik OfeMor ol IHMc ReMtora a PuUMiora JeliiiFay CtMriMSvMMn * MmgmgEdlar Otbonli Gi««w AIMOMH Edttir ried on foreign-flag vessels," the suit says. . Operators must now become police officers to uphpid the government's possible violation of the rights of American workers. Other unions have expressed thenoutrage at the rules. The Transportation Institute, which represents 140 maritime companies that would be forced to begin drug testing programs under the new rules, joined the SIU in the suit. Outlining operators' objections to the regulations, TI President James Henry said, "This new burden would seriously impair our ability to concrete in the world trades. The red tapP, implementation costs and redundancy to efforts already undierway in our industry would be more economic blows to our struggling mer­ chant marine." The more than $2 billion cost of the program, will add to an already unfair cost advantage foreign-flag operators enjoy. "U.S. deep-sea shipping companies must often compete with subsidized foreign fleets alr^y benefiting from less restrictive health, safety and ^nployment regulations, fleets that would now gain an iinfiair cost advantage in dmg miforcement as well," Heriry said. 2 / LOG / December 1988 • V': •) '• 'Sii •, ;r; ..-'J m \ : �®«iln Ship's Probi „ ' theant^^rin o^^o/®'^ weeks for that they are ^^ SSSFSH further Xse of' Coast Guard Capt j dered. Calhoim ; •!. ' Calhoun orPolofS.'^'^^P'e-nofthe 'SscftiS'Sw: J--*, missed two sailinrn has subje:n?t?otf gation for poJIufino D mvestiharbor. Its of duty and !?f L ? ''"®" filed by the SIUrs«> target of a suit SeafarmLoS '• November oil. oil residue. Nl s^S^3""''''•^' "«terial, banels and otSebris^®"' been removed from Tf. H , ' vessel and a renrf. • • ®f the office has been abZdT''^ removal is complete " ' he ordered. Ocean CfZl ^hat the pi%:#5 Tt7hrw''--'^v':ifr-rtr toloi^ tb^ prly to carry grain Th^^ P^opinspection But that Passed on^8ood„e""V»lX.:'~"' '••« The ship had h^I f P ® owners. fof Pakistan on Nov'22^^?^'" that date. A second ""ssed set for Dec. 7 ^''"® •'"'e -"as arose and not a ««« ? f Prob/ems " been loaded onto the^sh IJecember. ''"P of early tbatal^SIga^dS^^^"^^ ordered for the ^ter -comZ.^f t u^f ""W tatives of the vessels ''opresen^ ® owners presents were built in 1976 ow«n''wl"''"™^ ""too the ships- 'he'!wfi;rS?C''°d"'' Ther,a hrsa ^ a contraci to deliver 200^^' ^s Missed 'P"" inijn on appeal. wh^cottd^tnrr""^''''"^-^- nue more Ln of ' ?»npany revetlie SIU and others'medtV^" suit Charged BetaonfvL'STJ" Ooenn CWe„ger-s owne^b^d t "•here. As the SeJareia Lor"'' press, it was ren.^.a?. "'®»t to Challenger had he Ocean sl.ipats;.^'"p;C'™''"yl/«the t scrap Prices TK^ ® contends that Mar A J!? ^'^o the 1936 Merchant" '"How tkat the SWN and grain trade. suitable for the •oh^^^he WspiH^ other as^mcts of Sf Sel tter""" cfeaTtL^sL^s immigrants in the work ? also rounding up hom^ ^ a Portland shtlS^f^T ^om work. ^ the dangerous Altenflon Seafai ""kt'ally scheduled •andtfe™rffri"'"''°- <^ase is =v«:SAa5fe Those of voii u/hrs »i Lundeberg School of ^ ^^^^^^^ f^^' ^^iasses at the r loading IrPortia^g" r*""'''"''«»» shape of the sh^n^k ,®°'®"se of the list could have lesultedln ""^^'^us token place in Portf f It®*! "ttit^S^^ -aybeflnrfo^oilb^""'''•"lis ^'^"ot designed OfSce "'^ f"'tsC"stom House 40 South Gay Street Baltimore, Md. 21202 to cany g,i° sail to sSe'"to"^''^'''''P"'8l't loading facility. ^^ferent grain Whenv if ^ I SeXS^H' " "^""^"on its sister sWps wtreSa^sed '^'' ^™P slop was purchase puichased for BcI^^^rbJ""^'»'^«on Safety 'im o imn^"l5?f.."«^«ladrive fishing industry wWeh^f^\® the accident and^th mte ? ,b f"®" Emphasizing that the voluntary saferv ^ r^rSSsr? for in the past. " fia^^?^i' Sl^ vessel safetv «• "^od '•'^ .fc™cnt in fishing '^»says^tMris''rnr1986 and 1987 have deeiea^J"" the board's r^nrart .. '^'"^^ased, said oident investi^o^ iSe'Z'"" a ®ta®S' Rep Lh DeMato (right) led the Rosenda Afredond^ilzL . JJul Afarra, AbduBa '^wcrs, Harvev SmStia ®e Ptamproom Celona (2?rS"c«''°®™m ^tb Enrolled in Legisiatiw P««rf Limba/rSiS"^^ -Ai^el Perez Jr fian* • **/ 'January 197# unfi r , ooacased Irom tlie d^ rate b' . "''' "**• =»'! that montte^"'®''^'"<=«ascd in recent ^cCormiHr GtSSta&^ffiattheCr^st feet on vessels bein ®f" K"^S''e.^'f?-sS:::" Sdfe/K "'?b";5^™»sels l"f5^.™»sels are members. '^'sseti!'t!ZZlT'T''^'^- •-ytil-v and five to seven fordeepsea vessels fic^i!Jmo!Sr™I"'r'^"fi<'Ashing for '.mm industry Such " comSble •he towir^'h^^X votoX7;„X!^'sh''t"K®'" '••' more time fmni be given ficensing and^S"""""® niandatory would & f fj?"""® retirements says woXcoSfmSr"" « and $800,000 a year "P The NTSR ^1™""®fer. J978 ^Xi, ' maior fishing ve!Ll 207 mvolved the loss of I47"i""" SS-tPertylos-^XXn-jL" said th7flM "r reduced, "tents had beei inXS""^ ssSS'-^sc ".OOOofthenaUo^SlS.r': (Ololiniied on ftge 15., Decembgpjaag^l, '.-nymI "'L-'-Pf!< • ''' 'U' • t. I �'Kl. Iffeboof Races Across Heavy Sects Seafarers Rescue 27 From Sinking Bilker Twenty-seven members of a Pana­ manian ship owe their lives to the fast action of the SlU-crewed LNG Capricorn (Energy Transportation Corp.). Four Seafarers and two officers pi­ loted one of the Capricorn's lifeboats across t^g^miles of 10-15 foot seas and towed the 27, whose lifeboat's engine wasn't working, to safety. The rescue occurred in the South China Sea, west of the Philippines on Oct. 22. AB and deck delegate Bert Gillis provided these pictures and in­ formation to the LOG. At about 6:35 a.m., the Capricorn received a Mayday from the Evpo Agspyr. Gillis said the captain in­ creased the ship's speed, and less than an hour later they spotted the sinking bulk carrier. As the Capricorn came into posi­ tion, Bosun Pete Waters lowered its lifeboat #1 with ABs Larry Sims and Donovan Christie, Ordinary Seamen Ken Lusk and Michael Riley, along with 3rd Mate Ronald Flowers and 3rd Asst. Engineer Brian McAdle. When the lifeboat pulled alongside the sinking ship, its decks were swamped. The crew of the Panama­ nian vessel were in their lifeboat, but its engines were not operable, Gillis said. They then towed the other boat through the heavy seas to the Capri­ corn. "We began to bring the rescued seamen aboard. Only one man had to' be hoisted aboard with a bosun's chair," Gillis said. "The Capricorn's lifeboat #1 was ready to be hooked up to the falls and winched aboard," Gillis said. "Sounds easy. But due to the state of the wind and seas, I believe that the training we received at SHLSS and weekly fire and boat drills, plus Bosun Waters' seamanship knowledge made recovery of boat #1 a safe and rapid operation. But by no means easy," he said. There were no injuries during the rescue, and the 27 crewmembers were taken to Arun, Indonesia for flights home. With Bosun Pete Waters (far right) ready at the winch, Seafarers (I. to r.) AB Larry Sims, OS Ken Lusk, OS Mike Riley and AB Donovan Christie are ready to launch the iifehoat. Third Mate Ronald Flowers and 3rd Asst. Eng. Brian McAdle are onboard. ;siis ^ V. V With the towline secured, lifeboat #1 (foreground) nears the Capricorn after its two-mile run to the sinking hulk carrier. The rescued crewmembers of the Evpo Agspyr pose on the Capricorn's deck. At Sea Dolphins to the Rescue Most of us have heard of man's recent rescue of two gray whales, stranded in the frozen waters off Pt. Barrow, Alaska. Through the united efforts of Americans, Russians, Es­ kimos and environmentalists world­ wide, the two whales were freed from the ice to swim southward to warmer waters. Something similar happened in the Indian Ocean last month, but this time men were the victims and dolphins were the liberators. Two sailors from the tanker Elpina (owned by the Indonesian state oil company), which sank in the Indian Ocean in rough seas, were guided to the safety of a small island off the Indonesian wildlife reserve at Ujung Kulon by a school of dolphins which nudged them along in the right direc­ tion. The men, who were wearing life vests, were then able to call for help. Rescue teams rushed to the area and were able to pluck another nine crew­ members from the sea. One man was^ found dead; two are still missing. New Regs Ban Plastic Trash Dumping at Sea New Coast Guard regulations will make the United States the leader in an international effort to control a growing threat to marine life. "We are taking a major step to clean up the world's oceans," said Secretary of Transportation Jim Burnley, in an­ nouncing a proposed rule to prohibit the dumping of plastic refuse at sea. "Marine birds and animals ingest plastic debris, or become entangled in it," said Bpmley, causing the deaths of one million birds and more than 100,000 marine mammals and sea tur­ tles each year. The rule would also restrict the dumping of other ship-generated gar­ bage and require that adequate facili­ ties for receiving garbage from ships be available at U.,S. ports and termi- 4 / LOG / December 1988 ... <1;., ,V -L --.v-.ii-X' nals, including recreational marinas. The proposed regulations will go into effect Dec. 31, 1988 and apply to U.S.-flag vessels anywhere in the world and foreign-flag vessels in U.S. waters out to the 200 mile limit. This includes commercial, recreational and fishing vessels of any size and type, as well as the facilities that serve them. Violators of the new regulations will be given a stiff fine—up to $50,000 plus five years in jail. Tanker Sinks—27 Missing No sign has been found of the 27 crewmen from an oil tanker which broke in two last month and caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. The Liberian-registered Odyssey split in half 900 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in stormy weather with winds of 44 miles an hour and waves of up to 25 feet. Fifteen (Jreeks and 12 Hondurans were onboard the British-owned tanker which was carrying a million barrels of crude oil at the time. Rescue officials reported no sign of the men, although two burned and empty lifeboats were sighted. This was the second incident this year of a tanker breaking in two and burning, in the mid-Atlantic. In April, a Greek tanker went down off New­ foundland, killing all 24 Polish crew­ men and five of their wives. Studds Visits SIU Rep. Gerry E. Studds (right) (D-Mass.) visited the New Bedford hall recently. The member of the House Mechant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been instrumental in battles to help the fishing industry. He is pictured above with New Bedfratl Port Agent Henri Francois. �Learn the Facts Questions and Answers About AIDS This is another in a series of articles on the AIDS crisis and its impact. The Seafarers LOG is publishing these ar­ ticles in an attempt to educate Seafar­ ers about this deadly disease and to help SIU members and their families reduce their risk of contracting AIDS. These articles are written by Dr. Eliz­ abeth Reisman as part of the Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAFE). Reprints of previous articles and this one are available by writing to: AIDS Information Office Dr. Elizabeth Reisman SHLSS Piney Point, Md. 20674 I have been giving lectures about AIDS for nearly two years. During this time I have spoken not only to upgraders and trainees, but also to public school teachers, parents and the general public. It doesn't matter whom I talk to, they all ask me the same questions about AIDS and how it's spread. Studies have shown that people from all backgrounds lack an understanding of the facts about AIDS. These are many of the questions which I get. Q. Is AIDS really a serious problem today? Why should I be concerned about it? A. AIDS is the number one public health problem in the U.S. today. As of Oct. 31, 1988, there have been 76,932 cases of AIDS re­ ported in the U.S. By 1992 it is expected that this number will rise to 365,000 or 380,000 cases. We do not know exactly how many people are infected with the virus who are not sick. It is estimated that 1 to 1.5 million people are infected with .the virus today. By 1991 this number may be 5 to 10 million. Everyone who reads these statistics should be concerned. By 1992 it is likely we will all know someone who is or has been in­ fected with the virus. Q. How is the AIDS virus transmitted (passed on from one person to another)? A. 1) Having sex (oral, anal and va­ ginal) with an infected person. 2) Injecting infected blood into the bloodstream (most often by sharing needles/syringes in IV drug use). 3) Infected mothers to their newbom infants. Q. How is the AIDS vims not spread? A. The AIDS virus is not spread by: 1) insects; 2) donating blood; 3) everyday contact at work, school, stores, restaurants, boats or swimming pools; 4) social contact with others such as hugging, sneezing, coughing or shaking hands; 5) sharing telephones, tools, chairs, desks, pens, papers, offices or bathrooms. Q. Can I get AIDS through a blood transfusion? A. Before May 1985, some people in the U.S. got AIDS from infected blood transfusions. Now, all do­ nated blood in the U.S. is tested for the AIDS antibody. If the blood is shown to be infected, it is thrown out. Donated blood today in the U.S. is far safer than before 1985. If you plan to have surgery, talk to your doctor about donating your own blood ahead of time in case you need it. , Not all foreign countries test donated blood. Receiving blood transfusions in countries that do not test for the AIDS antibody is risky. In a foreign country it is important to ask if the donated blood has been tested before it is given to you. Also ask how im­ portant the transfusion is to your recovery and what other options you have. .. Yoii can^'ttell if a person is infected with the AiDS virus by loolrlng at him or her.,/' Q. Can I get AIDS by giving blood? A. No. In the U.S. new sterilized equipment is used for each person who donates blood. Q. Can I get AIDS from a mosquito? A. No. AIDS is not spread by mos­ quitoes. No cases of AIDS have ever been linked to mosquitoes. Scientists have studied mosquitoes in different communities in the country. They have repeatedly found nothing to indicate that mos­ quitoes transmit the AIDS vims. Areas of the country where mos­ quitoes are common do not have more cases of AIDS than other areas of the country. If mosquitoes transmitted AIDS we would see people of all ages (birth to 100 years of age) infected more equally. We do not. Q. Should I share razors or toothbmshes on the ship? A. Sharing razors and toothbmshes have not been directly linked to transmitting the vims. Household members of persons with AIDS have not become infected with t|ie vims, except through sexual con­ tact or sharing needles/syringes in IV dmg use. We do know that equipment containing infected blood can possibly transmit the vims through ah opening in the skin or mucous membranes. So it seems theoretically possi­ ble that sharing razors and tooth­ bmshes might transmit the vims this way. Such a risk is easily avoided by not sharing razors or toothbmshes. It is also good per­ sonal hygiene not to share them. Ear piercing, tattooing and acu­ puncture also present a risk of infection through the use of con- - t taminated equipment with infected blood. Choose a reputable place which provides these services. Ask about how. the equipment is steri­ lized or whether new, sterile needles are used. You shouid be selective about your sexuai partners ... • • Q. How can I know if a person is infected with the AIDS virus? A. You can't tell if a person is infected by looking at him or her. Some infected people will be sick with AIDS. Many more infected people feel and look well. The AIDS an­ tibody test is the only way to test if someone has been infected. Q. What body fluids can transmit (pass on) the virus? A. The AIDS virus has been found in several body fluids. BloOd, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk are the fluids which are known to transmit the virus. These fluids contain the most virus, therefore, are most likely to lead to infection. A few scientists have found the AIDS virus in saliva and tears in very small amounts in rare in­ stances. Since the amount of the virus is so small, it is unlikely to be of risk to anyone. To infect ^ someone, the AIDS virus would have to get into the bloodstream and be of large enough quantity to do harm. Q. What is AIDS? » A. This is the late stage of infection with the AIDS virus. It seems to occur on the average of seven to eight years after being first infected with the virus. The body's immune system (defense department) is weakened by the virus. Unusual infections, rare cancers and dam­ age to the brain and nerves occur. Aii donated blood In the United States is tested for AIDS. If the blood is infectedr it is thrown out. Q. What is ARC? A. ARC stands for AIDS Related Complex. It is a term which is not often used today. It is the second stage of infection with the AIDS vims. It is often called pre-AIDS. Some symptoms of this stage in­ clude: chronically swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpits or groin), weight loss, chronic fever or fever which comes and goes, night sweats occurring for weeks, diarrhea, and extreme fatigue. These symptoms occur for two or more months and are not due to other illnesses. Since these symptoms are general and may suggest other illnesses, it is important to seek medical atten­ tion promptly for a proper diag­ nosis. Early diagnosis and treat­ ment are important in AIDS as well as other illnesses. Q. What is an "AIDS carrier?" A. All individuals infected with the AIDS virus are carriers. People are carriers from the time they are first infected with the virus and throughout all the stages of the illness (positive AIDS antibody test, ARC/pre-AIDS, and AIDS). Therefore, people carry and can pass on the AIDS virus to others from the time of infection for the rest of their lives until a cure is found. Unless a person has been tested or diagnosed with AIDS or ARC, that person would not know that he or she is aP carrier. Many people, therefore, do not know they are carriers. People con­ cerned about whether or not they are infected witfi the virus should consider having the AIDS antibody test done. H •w • .• . No cases of AIDS have ever been linked to mosquitoes . • Q. I don't have sex with prostitutes, can I still get infected? A. A great number of prostitutes in the U.S. and the world are infected with the AIDS virus. Women other than prostitutes are infected, es­ pecially IV drug users, sex part­ ners of IV drug users, sex partners of bisexual men, and sex partners of other high risk persons. Any sex partner (male or female) presents a possible risk of infec­ tion. The safest sexual partner is one who you are certain is not infected, who has not and will not use IV drugs, and who has been and will be absolutely faithful to you. Other sexual partners must be viewed as possibly infected. You should be selective about your sexual partners. Limit the number of sexual partners. During sexual activity precautions need to be taken to prevent contact with vaginal secretions,, semen and blood. La­ tex condoms can reduce your chances of infection with the virus. To be effective i condoms must be used properly from start to finish. Read and follow the package in­ structions carefully. ^'... A great number of prostitutes in the U.S. and the world are infected with the AIDS virus. Q. Where can I go to get more infor­ mation about AIDS or to ask my personal questions? A. 1) Your family physician may be helpful if he is familiar with AIDS. 2) Your local or state health de­ partment. 3) Your local chapter of the Amer­ ican Red Cross. 4) The AIDS hotline 1-800-342AIDS. 5) The VD Hotline 1-800-227-8922. - - December 1988/LOG/5 .'Mr: ' '-X&S J :m--r �rf I •:.: % The upper level deck courses of­ fered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are de­ signed to prepare qualified upgraderS to take the U.S. Coast Guard exams for the various licenses up to either Third Mate any gross,tons, or Master/ Mate, 500/1600 gross tons—both for oceans and coastal waters. The Third Mate (Oceans) is the first of many courses to undergo revision under the direction of instructor Chuck Spence, and will include Firefighting, CPR and First Aid. Because of the mass of material needed to be mas­ tered, the 13-week course requires a serious student who will average at least two hours of study per night. "This course of study is geared to learning the material for the job, not just to pass the Coast Guard, test," says deck instructor Jim Brown. The Third Mate course is a 13-week concentrated course of study consist­ ing of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, nautical rules of the road, ship­ building, ship stability, cargo handling and federal regulations (CFR's). Ad­ ditional emphasis is placed on the basics of marine meteorology and nav­ igation where the student is expected to master the subjects of chart con­ struction, instruments and accesso­ ries, magnetic and gyro compasses. identification, sunrise, sunset and twi­ light. In the final week of the course, the student will take the U.S. Coast Guard exam. The Third Mate (Oceans) exam lasts three days. Students who pass dead reckoning, piloting, lines of po­ sition, electronic navigation, tides and tidal currents, and weather. Finally, this course's extensive training includes instruction in ele­ mentary celestial navigation. This ma- contact the SHLSS admissions office for starting dates. The Piney Point Third Mate course is designed to take the studeht on the Third Mate (Oceans) career path. To be eligible, applicants must have discharges showing: (1) Three years in the Deck Department: Two-and-one-half years as Ordinary Seaman and six months as Able Sea­ man, Quartermaster, or Bosun, OR (2) All three years as Able Seaman, Quartermaster or Bosun. Third Mate instructor Chuck Spence expresses great enthusiasm for this newly restructured course. Back in September of this year, he was pleased with the U.S. Coast Guard's release of their entire Merchant Marine test bank to the Vocational Department at Piney Point. Mr. Spence explained that "This material consists of more than 18,000 questions which can be used as an effective tool to strengthen all the Merchant Marine programs here at SHLSS, as well as enhancing stu- ^ dent performance on exams." Instructor Jim Brown lectures on terrestrial navigation. terial consists of basic nautical astron­ omy, time, latitude by observation of Polaris and noon sights (LAN), lines of position (LOP), and running fixes from sun, star and planet observa­ tions, determining compass and gyro error by amplitude and azimuth, star this exam must then pass the Flashing Light exam and the Radar Certification course in order to finally receive their Third Mate license. Flashing Light study tapes are available in the Paul Hall Library. Radar Certification courses are scheduled throughout the year and interested students should For all those interested in becoming a Third Mate, the best advice is to begin your career by getting an AB certificate as soon as you are eligible. You will need it to advance to any license beyond 200 gross tons, and by getting it early you will be in a position to move to the 1,600 ton category when you choose. «. This course of study is geared to learning the material for the job, not just to pass the Coast Guard test.. '".4 'M:£; 5iP — f ; .'v. •>. V' the Season AM) BEST WISHES FOR THE J^ew year Swm Zhe Staff of SMCSS ^ I IP P P P I IP P i . Stwlaits reviewing Celestial NavigaliQa material of Third Mate course. 6 / LOG / December 1988 & �Reduced Manning WoHd-Wide Trend ;r Swedish Ship Will Test 9-Person Crew The Swedish Shipowners' Associ­ ation recently released a study which contends that it is possible to operate a large boxship with as few as nine seamen. The concept will be tested on a Swedish vessel operated by Atlantic Container Line. Next spring, Hapag-Lloyd, a West German shipping company, will begin operating two vessels with crews of only 13 on its ^ross-Atlantic trade routes. Other companies are rushing to keep up. The Nippon Liner System, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Evergreen Marine Corp. have been operating with se­ verely reduced manning schedules. These sweeping technological changes in foreign registries could have important ramifications for seamen worldwide, including those in the United States. These changes are expected to af­ fect the way seamen live onboard ship, the job skills they need to cultivate if they are to remain employed and even their job security. During the past decade. West Ger­ man and other foreign shipping com­ panies have poured millions of dollars in developing highly automated ves­ sels that can sail with crews as small as nine people. Over the past few years, HapagLloyd has gradually readjusted its manning scales downward in antici­ pation of its new "Ship of the Future" and erased the distinctions between work done in the engine room and work done on deck. Hapag's two new vessels, which will have crews of 13, were originally scheduled to sail without a steward department. Experiments were run on its existing vessels where seamen were provid^ with frozen dinners that they could heat in microwave ovens. But the company found that this created a severe morale problem among the remaining crewmembers, and de­ cided to keep a two-man steward de­ partment on its new "Ships of the Future." Otherwise, these vessels would be scheduled to run with crews of 11. Many industry experts are afraid that technology is far outstripping the maritime industry's ability to utilize it properly. Just because it is possible to operate automated vessels with crews of nine doesn't mean that it is wise to do so. Low manning levels are beginning to stretch the limits imposed by safety and sound economics. NOTICE NATIONAL MARINE SERVICE EX-EMPLOYEES J The Union has negotiated a sev­ erance benefit settlement with Na­ tional Marine Service and the fol­ lowing ex-employees of National Marine Service may be due settle­ ment money. If your name appears below please contact in writing: Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and provide the following information: 1. Name 2. Mailing Address 3. Social Security No. 4. Book No. 5. Job classification 6. Period worked for National Marine Service Benefits will be calculated on the basis of the number of years of Uninterrupted service with National Marine. Soc.Sec. No. Name 487-62-4016 R. Azar 264-49-2951 S. Bumap . 437-34-1983 M.J. Chapman J. Gomez i 078-50-1040 R. Hernandez ; 584-86-6787 536-58-2162 K. Larsen 427-74-2872 C. Lovett 466-42-8549 D. Marcus 429-38-9982 C. Merrymah 457-48-6789 F. Newton 494-76-0611 G. Pruitte J14P-17-5591 D.E. Shubert E. Stringfellow ^5-44-7154 im2-2927 J. White 441-38-3014 C. WUson W.M. Wortham 323-60-0442 While worldwide manning scales are much smaller than they used to be (they are down to roughly 22 people per ship from about 34 a decade ago), many companies find it economical for safety reasons to keep one or two extra crewmembers onboard even if they aren't required to do so. They don't want to be caught short in case of an illness or injury. The fear among many shipping in­ dustry experts is that once a company like Hapag-Lloyd operates with se­ verely reduced manning scales, there will be increased pressure for all others to do so. For the men who work at sea [re­ duced manning schedules] will mean an even more lonely life filled with the tensions and pressures of running a giant ship with the minimum number of hands needed. One captain who is presently sailing with a reduced crew that is still larger than the one that Hapag-Lloyd envi­ sions called his ship a prison. "Yoii know it is a very clean jail, with very nice accommodations, but it is still a kind of jail," he said. Reduced manning rates on the scale envisioned by Hapag-Lloyd will mean that seamen will find it virtually im­ Port New York... Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk .... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle..... Puerto Rico . Houston.... Algonac.... St. Louis ... Piney Point.. 'TOTAL REGISTERED C What's This? V lA vrf;.,; /:• A'-'i- Long before LASH ships were < ed, one of the SIU's contracted com­ panies solved the problem of carrying haiges aboard one of their vessels. Can you name the company? The ship? The year? Answer next month. ii New York... Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk .... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle Puerto Rico . Houston.... Algonac... St. Louis ... Piney Point.. Totals..... Port New York Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk ... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle Puerto Rico . Houston ' Algonac St. Louis ... Point. To Totals All Departnwals. 'REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 2 32 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 3 19 0 0 63 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 7 0 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 18 0 0 3 0 0 0 28 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 ay 1 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 10 43 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 26 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 13 2 Port 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 104 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 . 31 Class A All Groups Class 0 ClassC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 2 0 0 0 30 0 1 2 60 0 0 4 0 53 0 0 ' 3 18 0 0 141 0 0 0 22 0 0 1 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 3 0 0 4 0 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 9 0 0 46 0 1 0 16 0 1 0 0 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 29 Class C 1i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 2 68 ' possible to get any time off in port. And life onboard sWp will be difficult: there won't be much chance for any kind of interaction with other members in the mess hall. The rush to automation will place a higher premium on education and training. And it will also accentuate already severe sealift problems. Were these manning levels to become the norm, then many seamen would be forced out of the industry. The manpower pool—already inadequate to meet sealift needs—^would grow smaller. Dispatchers Report for inland Waters NOV. 1-30, 1988 I; 15 32 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 . • 0 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 3 0 •0. 61 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 248 93 37 '"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered atthepr^attheendoflast month. ember 19^/LOG/7 iimeiiBebsKr.v:': 1^* V, A. •' !•-' ;v •• 1 �S •'V :'^y- %ir Seafarers Take on Grain Ir.' S5!Wi % Sid's Aurora Sets Sail for Trip to Israel The SlU-crewed MA^ Aurora (Liberty Marine) tied up in New Orleans recently to load grain. The bulk carrier, which makes frequent stops in New Orleans, was on her way to Haifa, Israel. These photos were supplied by New Orleans Patrolman Danny Griffin. The voyage was to be marked by a somber moment, the scattering of the ashes of a Seafarer who died recently. The ashes of AB Brian Hubbel, 38^ were brought aboard for thie mid-ocean ceremony. Hubbel, who lived in New Orleans, joined the SIU in 1971 at the port of Jacksonville. :i-r •. The deck crew bii^ on stores for the voyage. • 1. At the shipboard meeting are Bosun Cesar Gutierrez (front) and (l.sto r.) Steward/Baker Claude Hoilings, AB Charlie Merida, AB Wilber Adams and GSU Wilmer Jack. •• Ir-'V • • fSKSsisss?;^^ wssiSf New Orleans Patrolman D^y Griffin turns the ashes of AB Charles Huhhd over to Capt. Samual Schweigart. Huhbei had asked that his ashes he scatter^ at sea. The deck crew cover and seal rose boxes in preparation for cargo, a/LOG/December 1988 •• Taking a hreak firam hmchtline duties is the steward department, 0- to r.) GSU Wilmer Jack, Steward^Baker Clande HoDh^ and Chief Cook James Thac^. AB Gaiy Gambrd standing gangway watch. QMED Victor M. Conde while flie ABTOTU takes on hunkers. ssr:.-'- �Elvdyine a pool party are Ftafrick Cdppola, QMED; Steve Migliara, QMED; Sam Reed, AB, and LCOB (l^iiccrer) Pieree, AB, and Randy Wiute, w^icr. Look at flrase shrinqi! by Energy Transportation Co. These special ships carry LNG from Indonesia to Japan and provide sfeody work for the 5eafarers who crew them. Bosnn Robert D. Sdndvlz fctunis ids disiies tothegaO^. • ' iSfV ' f''i I PSrt of the steward department are, from the left: Mark Adley, SA; Doriana Sduneitz, SA; Perry McCaB, SA, and Joe Frtitini, chief cook. Memhors of the Aquarius use the laundi service while at andior in Bontang, Indonesia. December 1988/LOG/9 AC? - �'v:«3JSS^ Digest of Ships neetinss 77iS following ships minutes are Just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each rrmnth from /is ships around the world. ATLANTIC SPIRIT (PRMMA), No­ vember 13—Chairman D. Wagner, Sec­ retary James Keno, Educational Director 8. Wala, Deck Delegate G. Israel Bonefont, Engine Delegate Femando Valle. No beefs or disputed OT. "From the fine cooperation between Port Agent Angel Hemandez and Vessel Operations Manager Peter Patrick in Elizabeth and Angel Bauzo in San Juan, the crew is awaiting the company purchase of a new 3-speed VCR. Many thanks." The chairman thanked an exceptional crew which "understands the traditions of the SlU." The three departments work well together, and "there is mutual respect between top­ side and below. A fine ship." The educa­ tional director reminded all members of the benefits of attending upgrading courses at Piney Point and explained the importance of continuing to support SPAD. The ashes of retired MM&P member John DeRocco were scattered at sea. A motion was made to ask headquarters for an explanation as to how unemployment insurance from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is deter­ mined. And for information purposes, members.would like to ask headquarters for a book of clarifications pertaining to PRMMA. The copy would be shared by all and kept in the educational director's safe­ keeping. The entire steward department, headed by James Keno and ably assisted by Brother Felix Camacho, was given a unanimous vote of thanks for a job well done. Brother Keno, who will retire soon, was wished a happy retirement "with smooth sailing always." Next port; Jacksonville, Fla. GROTON (Apex Marine), October 6— Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Director Allan Gard­ ner, Deck Delegate Juan A. Loper, Engine Delegate Ricardo Vasquez, Steward Del­ egate Sergio Morales. No disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly, with a payoff scheduled for Nov. 6 in Stapleton, N.Y. All crewmembers were urged to con­ tribute to SPAD and to help the union fight for a stronger merchant marine. The sec­ retary added that it is not only the right, but the duty, of every member to vote. "As union members, we must assist any poli­ tician who supports the maritime industry." The educational director wished good luck and smooth sailing to the SlU's new pres­ ident, Mike Sacco. "May he continue to work for our goals." The crew welcomed the permanent bosun and permanent stew­ ard back from vacation. A vote df thanks was extended to Steward Marvin Deloatch and Chief Cook Sergio Morales for the fine food they prepare and serve. The steward, in tum, gave a vote of thanks to the crew for their cooperation in keeping the ship clean. And a final word from the crew of the Groton: "Congratulations from the crew of the Groton to the SlU on its 50th anni­ versary. The union has come a long way. Also, congratulations to the union officials for their hard work to make it possible that we still have jobs." LNG LIBRA (Energy Transportation Corp.), October 2—Chairman B.B. Darley, Secretary H. Markowitz, Educational Di­ rector C. Dahlhaus, Deck Delegate Francis H. Smith, Steward Delegate George Tay­ lor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $1,065.20 in tiie ship's fund and $134 in tfie SlU fund. The bosun reported that the Libra will be going to the shipyard Oct. 23. He thanked the deck department for their help in making the tank-cleaning period a safe one. He also reported that the captain expressed concern about deck department members switching watches and adv»ed all deck department persqnnel to make sure that the proper are being followed. A vote of thanks given to the steward department Next I Osaka. Japan. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Und Service), October 17—Chairman C. James, Secre­ tary Jonny Cmz, Educational Director Tom Herbert, Engine Delegate V. Carrao, Stew­ ard Delegate L.S. Dukes. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman discussed the crew's responsibility to maintain the ship's living areas and lounge. He noted that with Mike Sacco at the helm of the union, we have a capable leader to take us into the 21st century. The secretary thanked the crew for keeping the ship clean. He re- A Seaman's Burial First and second officers and various members of the crew of the Sea-Land Explorer attended serv­ ices Oct. 9 to commit the ashes of Henry E. Caswell to the sea. minded memtsers to try to get out the vote this election day, not only by voting but also by urging family and friends to vote as well. The educational director noted that crews are getting smaller and that the way to be ready for any job is tolake advantage of the upgrading classes at Piney Point. It was suggested that an emergency ladder be installed aft of the house, from the main deck to the 06 level. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), No­ vember 13—Chairman Charles D'Amico, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Edward Smith, Deck Delegate Thomas E. Howell, Engine Delegate Willie J. Franks, Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department, and a beef about QMED sougee time for all the days workers came from the engine department. One QMED got off in the Panama Canal due to injury. Otherwise, all is running fairly smoothly. The new 50th anniversary issue of the LOG came aboard in San Francisco so there will be lots of good reading for the month. One movie ("E.T.") was pur­ chased in Rodeo, Calif, for $21.10, leaving a total of $308.38 in the ship's fund. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for their fine work. Next port: ffow York. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), October 16—Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary E. Dale, Steward Del­ egate James Robinson. No beef^ or dis­ puted OT. There was quite a bit of old business to discuss at the meeting. For some reason, the company has refused to replace the chairs in the lounge and has not ordered new movies. The mates are still ignoring Article 16 of the contract by doing ABs work, and no response has been received from headquarters regard­ ing overtime for this work. The chairman announced that there will be a payoff this voyage. However, he rxited, ttiose men who boarded the vessel on 8/27/88 or were 10 / LCX3 / December 1986 9sa shipped on that date will be paid from 8/28/88, according to the captain. Several suggestions and motions were made. One was to reduce SPAD, regular dues and working dues in accordance to the pay scale of SCA-contract vessels. Another was to reduce the retirement age to 15 years sea-time (at any age). This would be similar to the percentage scale used by Social Security. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Beach, Calif. Oct. 20. with payoff on arrival. A request was made for a technician to come aboard to clean and check the TV and VCR equipment. A "big vote of thanks" was given to the steward department for a "fantastic job. They have really put an extra effort into the job." The deck department was also complimented for the terrific job they've done to make the vessel "look like new." Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ULTRASEA (American Maritime ROVER (Ocean Carriers), November Trans.), October 30—Chairman Robert R. 13—Chairman G. Hemandez, Secretary Newby, Secretary E. Hagger, Educational E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parlfc__ -Direptor Herman Bergeron Jr. No beefs or hurst. Deck Delegate William Ashman, En­ disputed OT. There is $65 in the ship's gine Delegate R. Butler, Steward Delegate fund. Three men got off in Israel; two were Lorenzo Razo. No beefs or disputed OT. replaced. Payoff will be Nov. 4 in Galves­ There is $196 in the ship's fund, $100 of ton, Texas. The educational director talked which was collected from the arrival pools. about the opportunities available at Piney Payoff will take place in Singapore. The Point for upgrading your skills. A vote of ship will take on about three weeks worth thanks was given to the chief steward and of stores in the six-hour layover. The stew­ his department for a job well done. "His ard will leave the ship in Singapore. It has food spreads every day are like a holiday." been a good four months that he's been Members especially enjoyed all the fancy on, during which time things have gone dishes he prepared, including the Creole very smoothly. It was suggested that a and Cajun style meals. new popcorn popper be purchased for the crew lounge and that everyone should chip LNG VIRGO (Energy Transportation in for a new videocassette player. A vote Corp.), October 16—Chairman Billy K. of thanks was given to the steward and Nuckols. No beefs or disputed OT. There chief cook for doing such a good job, even is $267.70 in the ship's fund. Mr. Foran, with one man short. Next ports: Singapore the ETC safety director, is onboard this and Guam. voyage. The bosun asked everyone to be extremely cautious during nighttime fire drills. "Stay healthy, be alert, work safely." SAM HOUSTON (Waterman S.S. He also noted that night drills are payable Corp.). October 30—Chairman H. Leake, in overtime to crewmembers off watch. Secretary Ernest Hoitt, Educational Direc­ There previously had been some problem tor Glenn Watson. One hour disputed OT with the wake-up call from the bridge to was reported in the steward department. the steward department. Everything has There is about $350 in the ship's movie since been resolved satisfactorily. Next fund. No LOGS or other correspondence port: Tobata, Japan. have been received aboard ship this voy­ age. The chairman stressed the impor­ In addition to the minutes published tance of donating to SPAD "so that we can above, the SlU received official ships min­ get some more ships and jobs." He also utes from the following ships: urged all eligible members to go to Piney OMIMISSOUN Point to upgrade their job skills. The sec­ IRQ AQWARMW OVERSEAS ALASKA retary has all sorts of union forms available: LHOAMES OVERSEAS KEW YORK vacation, health, Piney Point, etc. A vote PERSISYEHT of thanks was given to the steward de­ COHSTITVIIOH PHHAOOPHU partment for a job well done. The steward OGIHUER RAHGER also thanked the deck department for keep­ SFA4AHft AHCHORAOE GALVESTOHBAY ing the pantry and messhafi clean at night. mwHMCH SEA-LAHO CRUSAOER Members were reminded to leava their IRGLEO SEA-IAMD RnEORITY room keys on the ship if they're getting off LIRERTYWAVE SEA-IAHO LBERATOR SEA-IAHO PHIFORIIIAIIGE while on the coast. Next ports: Newport ONI SEA-IAHD QUALITY News, Va.; Pascagoula, Miss.; New Orle­ SPIRIT OF TEXAS ans, La. THOMPSON PASS (I.O.M.), October 16—Chairman F.A. Khan, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director A. Hansen, Engine Delegate James S. Martin, Deck Delegate Joseph A. McDougall, Steward Delegate James W. Hines. No beefs or disputed OT. The vessel is due in Long NOTICE Final Departures The Final Departures column will resume in January. Monthly Meiiiiiership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point ..Tuesday, January 3..... .10:30 a.m. New York ...............Tuesday, January 3 .10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .Wednesday, January 4 .10:30 a.m. Baltimore.... .......Thursday, January 5 .10:30 a.m. Norfolk ...... ......Thursday, January 5 ... .10:30 a.m. Jacksonyille ..............Thursday, January 5 ....... ......10:30 a.m. Algonac .Friday, January 6 .... .10:30 a.m. Houston. ... .Monday, January 9 .10:30 a.m. New Orleans Tuesday, January 10 10:30 a.m. Mobile Wednesday, January 11 10:30 a.m. San Francisco .Thursday, January 12 .10:30 a.m. Wilmington — Tuesday, January 17 , .10:30 a.m. Seattle ......... .Friday, January 20 .............. .10:30 a.m. San Juan Thursday, January 5 10:30 a.m. St. Louis Friday, January 13 .10:30 a.m. Honolulu Friday, January 13 .10:30 a.m. Duluth Wednesday, January 11 .10:30 a.m. Jersey City. Wednesday, January 18 ......(.10:30 a.m. New Bedford Tuesday, January 17 10:30 a.m. �::P(:-:, '•yzt":- yyfi^'y-C] Seafarers in Seofffe Cefebrafe SlU^s 50th It must have been the time differ­ ence on the West Coast. These pic­ tures from Seattle showing Seafarers and their families enjoying the SIU's 50th anniversary arrived too late to include in last month's issue. Old-timer Frank Airey is president of the Seattle SIU Pensioner Club. Pensioner Dave Awankuni (foreground) is a two-fisted eater. Behind Awankuni is pensioner Sammy Nelson and other SIU members in the serving line. Cook and Baker Anthony Myers brought his newborn son to the festivities. SHLSS Course Graduates fsj,; •; V 'M.' ABLE SEAMEN, 10/25/88—Front row, left to right; James McCormick, Edward Kauf­ man, Joseph Clayton, Steve Sylvia, Ahdulla A. Mohssin, Paul Limback, Jake Karaczynski (Inst.), Jerry Beaubien, Marcus Hemenway. Second row: Daniel L. Pickleheimer, Angel Luis Perez, Jr., Harvey Smith, Robert Ashcom, Jr., Steven Fisher, Paul Marra, Mike Strickland, Jr., David Lee Sundllng. PUMPROOM OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 10/25/88—Left to right: WlUle How­ ard, Mike Wells, Thomas Davis, Bruce Smith, Jim Shaffer (Inst.) iipis;® HYDRAUUC, 11^/88-^^ to right: Richard Dalsley, David Bryan Vddkamp, Coy Herriii^ton, Jun Hagner, J<dui J. Phillips. REFRIGERATION, 11/8/88—First row, left to right: Frank Cohnm, Mark D. Field. Second row: Michael Peck, Gary Gatean, John Anderson, Eric Malzkhun (Inst.). December 1988/LOG/ ^ �- CL L NP —Company/Lakes —Ukes -Non Priority *TOTAL REGiSTERED Aii Groups Ciass CL Giass L Ciass NP Port Algonac................... Port Algonac... Port Algonac................... Port Algonac. ....... 16 4 0 4 1 0 2 2 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED Aii Groups Giass GL Giass L Giass NP DEGrOEPARTMENT 0 46 22 ENGINE DEPARTiWENT 0 25 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 9 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 19 '^REGISTERED DN BEAGH Aii Groups Giass GL Giass L Glass NP 0 3 0 4 0 3 1 V '5' • 0 18 23 28 30 • 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313)794-4988 p^ « BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1988 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port NewYork Philadelphia....;......:.... Baltimore..........;...; Norfolk.................^ Mobile New Orleans ............. Jacksonville....... San Francisco. . Wilmington.... Seattle Puerto Rico. ; Honolulu Houston ......... .r. , ; . St. Louis . . . . . .... Piney Point Totals -I • •f !{• •'t:t ::f. Mictiael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DlGlorgto, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS Totais Ali Departments.... 0 32 26 0 80 34 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ••>. V'V:.'. Seafarers International Union Directory Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes NOVEMBER 1-30,1988 '•l/v',..:-'i;.' • • •' • 1 '' ; • • " . Port New York Philadelphia... Baltimore Nortolk............:..;. Mobile NewOrleans .............. Jacksonville.............. San Francisco Wilmington............;. Seattle.. ;..... Puerto Rico Honolulu ............ Houston St. Louis ........... Piney Point............;. Totals................. . 46 1 4 12 18 33 32 23 26 37 16 8 36 1 0 8 2 3 5 2 7 8 12 10 7 1 4 9 2 7 4 0 1 3 4 9 8 9 6 6 1 2 8 3 3 41 2 5 16 7 19 \ 24 25 18 27 14 6 26 0 1 23 3 4 3 4 11 13 20 11 11 3 4 13 0 1 124 293 87 67 24 4 10 4 8 18 18 16 8 19 , 8 1 27 2 1 168 4 3 4 6 4 6 2 6 8 7 0 5 1 1 2 59 4 1 0 2 0 4 3 6 4 . 2 0 9 2 0 1 38 Port New York Philadelphia.............. Baltimore................ Norfolk....... Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville .......... San Francisco. Wilmington......... Seattle. ............ Puerto Rico.............. Honolulu ............ Houston..".............. St. Louis. ... ....... Piney Point Totals 19 6 3 1 1 0 2 1 0 8 1 0 4 ' 3 1 8 3 3 13 4 0 43 5 9 17 4 4 23 0 0 8 0 D 5 19 14 15 0 2 1 0 0 292 169 56 38 Port New York .......; Philadelphia. ......... Baltimore Norfolk................ Mobile NewOrleans ............. Jacksonville.............. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico... ........ .. Honolulu................ Houston St. Louis. . Piney Point Totals 18 1 2 6 1 3 7 24 12 14 9 6 . 11 0 0 114 18 0 1 8 .6 9 2 9 10 9 4 64 7 3 3 153 9 1 0 5 3 19 11 14 7 4 2 143 4 0 2 224 744 356 367 Totals All Departments A TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 231 DECK DEPARTMENT 6 * 7 3 0 3 1 6 3 2 3 4 6 8 5 8 6 7 4 4 3 4 \ 0 4 'X 3 9 ^ 8 3 1 5 2 76 12 0 1 3 1 5 5 4 2 5 2 2 5 1 0 52 90 1 12 17 22 58 53 49 37 75 20 6 54 1 0 . IS 4 4 1 7 0 5 3 3 4 15 13 13 6 17 12 10 6 5 9 1 1 5 4 7 7 1.4 4 1 48 495 112 75 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 ; 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 5 3 0 3 4 0 2 6 1 5 7 1 6 0 0 0 5 6 3 3 D 5 1 0 0 1 10 44 14 34 47 4 13 12 13 36 31 34 14 39 11 1 42 2 1 300 7 *3 5 8 5 13 3 9 5 8 0 9 4 0 5 84 3 1 0 2 0 5 6 9 3 2 0 ID 4 1 0 46 28 10 1 2 2 1 ID 2 9 3 25 5 17 . 8 68 8 22 3 31 6 "<9 0 10 35 26 2 1 0 38 262 93 1 0 0 1 D 5 2 11 6 0 D 18 2 D 0 46 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 16 3 2 1 2 0 4 3 j) 6 0 1 2 0 1 12 1 D 8 0 0 28 6 2 10 3 0 14 2 0 4 0 0 4 21 11 12 0 0 O D D 3 10 2 124 51 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 15 13 7 0 2 2 0 5 0 7 4 2 0 D 2 3 7 8 2 2 3 13 11 9 4 6 3 11 2 1 8 4 1 4 70 135 10 2 0 01 0 0 2 2 77 131 175 556 "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 302 260 1 0 0 1 D 2 2 16 3 6 0 71 8 0 0 111 . . D 34 D.I 0 4 D 9 D 2 D 19 D 9 0 44 D 20 D 35 0 18 0 8 0 12 0 0 0 ^ 0 216 193 1,273 26 3 3 9 8 18 8 19 16 22 10 73 12 2 ^ 236 6 2 0 ID 2 25 16 27 9 8 4 165 10 0 1 285 523 452 "'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,311 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,311 jobs shipped, 556 Jobs or about 42 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 193 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on Aprii~1> 1982, a total of 8,878 jobs have been shipped. 12/LOG/December 1988 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213)549-4000 4=. �-^V-> •• 'p, 1989 Upgrading Course Schedule Progmms Geared to Improve Job Skiffs And Promote U. S. Maritime Industry January — March 1989 The following is the current course schedule for Januaiy — March 1989 at the Seafareis Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: AH members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. —Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date January 23 March 3 March 20 April 28 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Course Able Seaman Kcst Class Pilot (Organized self study) Radar Refresher/Renewal Radar Recertification Celestial Navigation •Minimum number pf students required for Third Mate Lifeboat Check-In Date Course LNG — Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take fou\^ (4) week Sealift Operations & Maint. Course. Course Associates in Arts or Certificate Progcam Check-In Date January 30 March 27 Course Steward Recertification Bosuns Recertification «• (Last) ! (City) • Deep Sea Member • (State) Lakes Member • Pacific • • FOWT • Automation • QMED—Any Rating • Hydraulics • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Orginal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems I If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. 1 Social Security f f^ I JDepartment. Home Port I Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces • Yes • No I Endorsement(s) or I License(s) Now Held S« Seniority. Book " Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes to Trainee Program: From. No • (if yes, fin in below) Last grade of schooling completed. Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) (dates attended) Course(s) Taken STEWARD Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat:• Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • /t \... .-,i •i-'W ENGINE I I -aW. •U- . • ..• • AB/Sealift • Towboat Operator Inland • 1st Class Pilot • Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • Simulator Course • Radar Observer Unlimited •Master Inspected Towing Vessel (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Completion Date March 3 May 12 DECK Mo./Day/Year. Telephone. (Zip Code) Check-In Date January 9 March 20 1 Am interested in the hollowing Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ^ (Street) I I i Date of Birth (Middle) (first) jo, . I Completion Date March 6 May 8 Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship «|| ^ Upgrading Application I I * Name I ». I « Address . Completion Date College Programs- •Recertification Programs- I« I f : , .O/..,- ' The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High Schml Equivalency (GED) January 2 February 13 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 2 February 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 2 February 11 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be oflFered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Elevelopmental Studies (DVS) January 30 February 3 I (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course February13 March 3 March 13 March 31 This Three week course is an Inuoduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seaforers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat coiuse which is scheduled immediately after this course. Tte class will benefit those seafarers who have diflSculty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. *A11 Steward Upgrading Courses are open-ended. Contact the Admissions Office for starting dates. * All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. • „ •Adult Education Courses- " February 29 April 1 Celestial Navigation class to be held is 5. January 16 April 14 January 9 January 20 February 6 February 17 March 6 March 17 -Steward Upgrading Courses Completion Check-InCourse Date Date QMED - Any Rating March 31 January 9 Marine Electrical Maint. March 3 January 9 Variable Speed DC Drives April 28 March 20 Welding March 3 February 6 March 31 Diesel Engine Technology March 6 Hydraulics April 14 March 20 FOWT March 17 February 6 * All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. • ' 1 'r: • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Steward • Chief Cook • Towboat Inland Cook I I I i•. I: •. I Bv-f • • •• I i •' I i I I I « I I • • pi'r • •: •'k.r • "i!l •• • • • • i I i ' "'\k- ' I i \• " I .r I,-" 4. • • .• '^4 I'. " '- . v.,' I i Fr •/ • I I I • 'C : I« I I Date Available for Training ' Primary Language Spoken .—_— I « ALL DEPARTMENTS I With this application"COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested.. • Welding I You also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with I another course) clinic card. The Admissions Office WDl NOT schedule until this is received. « I DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED VESSEL RATING HELD ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT I I • Adult Basic Education (ABE) « I • High School Equivalency • « I Program (GED) I • Developmental Studies (DVS) I • English as a Second Language (ESL) I • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation I DATE SIGNATURE COLLEGE PROGRAM I • Associates in Arts Degree I RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: No tranqxMlation wiU be paid • Certificate Programs I Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 unless you ptesent original receipts % Rev 2/88 and successfully complete the course. I • • '"-13 ' - p. f. • - • :':n • • • • • • • 1' 'i .• December T988 / LOG /13 n ' �New SlU Pensioners DEEPSEA .'5^ ..,.^ •' "• ' ^•" ' •'.-• •'ft-djf-:; ^,. •V V. i • i.- • • ;•• i- A: ;, n-..--i'-." ' ••"'- • Enos E. Allen, 66 San Francisco, Calif. Peter F. DiCapua, 66 Seattle, Wash. William P. GofF, 59 Piney Point, Md. Pablo Gorizalez, 62 Santurce, P.R. Laureano C. Perez (right), 55, received his first pension ch^k from Baltimore Head­ quarters Rep Bob Pomerlane Nov. II. Perez, who was born in Pontevedra, Spain, has been with the SIU for 35 years. He started Aiidy Reasko (left), who saUed as chief steward, and Steve Krkovich (center), sailing out of the port of Baltimore in 1955 who sailed as QMED/electrician, receive their first pension .checks from SIU in the engine department as a FWT and Vice President George McCartney in the San Francisco hall. Both have been oiler and later as a QMED. Perez is married SIU members since World War II, and are originally from Pennsylvania. and has three children and one grandchild. 4'ci;:;;V: r •r, -'v ";'V;'y.. -• -I • ••/ •li;;-": ' ... 'r : 3- Glenn Weist, 65 Algonac, Mich. Victor Hernandez, 66 New Orleans, La. Steve Krkovich, 64 San Francisco, Calif. Earl D. WiUis, 65 Norfolk, Va. Kd" ; ' • James J. Mulcahy, 65 San Francisco, Calif. ^ Harold H. Nelli, 61 New Orleans, La. George M. Papamanolis, 65 • . Baltimore, Md. Laureano C. Perez, 55 Baltimore, Md. Floyd E. Perkins, 62 Jacksonville, Fla. Henry L. Perkinson, 58 Houston, Texas Andrew H. Reasko, 62 ' •• , yj San Francisco, Calif. ~ ^ V; n;.' T/.r Murphy P. Martin, 60 Houston, Texas _c' Raymond W. Collins, 60 Philadelphia, Pa. Rumildo Colon, 66 Santurce, P.R. Dorris W. Malear, 65 St. Louis, Mo. John Malloy, 60 Algonac, Mich. Elhridge K. Mann Jr., 59 Norfolk, Va. Robert E. Righy, 59 New Orleans, La. John T. Taylor, 61 Philadelphia, Pa. INLAND Howard S. Lindsey, 61 Charles A. MacDonald, 62 Mobile, Ala. Algonac, Mich. Paul M. WuoriJ 65 Duluth, Minn. 'iH-..- WiUiam Cher, 61 Seattle, Wash. GREAT LAKES Thomas M. Braddy, 65 Norfolk, Va. Elmer N. Goff, 62 Norfolk, Va. Edward Kaszuhinski, 60 Algonac, Mich. Old-Timers Corner Charles F. Ries Jr., 59 Seattle, Wash. Seamon Wyres, 61 New Orleans, La. I Hurmon B. Butts, 60 Mobile, Ala. Leopold Faulkner, 63 New York Leon Kleinman. 65 Robert L. Rudolph, 61 Willard A. Smith Jr., 47 Orleans, La. Jacksonville, Fla. New York Claude C. Lanier, 65 7 Roy S. Thdss, 65 Mobile, Ala. Jacksonville, Fla. Charles L. Lesto*, 50 Houston, Texas John P. Lyons, 68 Wilmington, Calif. Jesse F. Macleod, 55 Algonac, Mich. Esko Makila, 66 San Francisco, C^. Gumersindo Triquero, 65 John J. McHale, 62,"^ Jacksonville, Fla. New York 14/LOG/December 1988 Rich Hefjfiey of Heasantville, N.J., pictured here with two <d his grandchildren, is happy to report that he finally received his veter­ ans' benefits, thanks to the SIU. He is also grateful "for 43 years of good sailing." Fishing was good this year for Reino J. Pelaso. He brought home 17 salmon (from four to 32 pounds) and 90pounds of rockfish from his fishing spot outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Pelaso, who lives in Vailejo, Calif., wishes to say hello to all his old shipmates. "I hope everyone has a Merry ti New Year will be Christmass and^hqt and^hq^ the good to all. II." ^ �SUMMARY ANNUAL BETOll jmn Manual «.e ««.-r.R«'« David A* Acyi '^8""" ^ „„ 20 1937, Sr.t'e.i^SH.y AC .« BASIC FINANOAL STATER ^S1.4B0.IH«. "4-,' after 6 p.m. William Schakelford Jr. Stephen J. McGurgan Please contact Greg Haynie at (602) «tdpt Hueh T. McGurgan, 278-7523. important! ^ call collect (607) 732-8304. Attention Old-Timers >» all of these persons had y ^ ^ assets, after sub^^gF ^ ^ ^as $10y955, ^ »•'T' j^^n l\ 1^27 Stacrease Included unrediz^ X«iatio« in the • ,.•,». .• •h:m. price •Si:. Harvey Mills Please contact your brother Mike at ^>928-4822. oC$654,648,gauisof$52V2»« SS-;-'7i;4 •: 7- • please get m touch. r'oin Rt 2 cmman Wil«» MINIMUM WNDBIGSTANDA^ . 39175, or call nease contact Mr. Frost a i-1239. .4 ..Wv:,-4' aaioc mnl ^ta.cu.ry'ss.ccu'j^^"':^^^^ (601) 885-6213. Safety body was identified as a crewmember 1 An Accountant's rei^rt 2 Assets held for Investment °'J^l"iSons revealed that of the "Stability, characistics" of their •^ssed a Earlier this V®'^ongesa Pa ? The SlU supported passage of .h^SseuI^ l«a» I" P""' '""P® " H 'that the crew ^llofarry cmeryncy ponot required to beacons sition indicating ^ _ rrpw said th; T. obUdn a cmy «« «" rl^h' '» rfZ ^^hB'h" piSTcIudoislrann, tl^ Statement of the asseK^ ^^port from me^ _ xne If you request a _oa„ylng notes wlB be a charge for the copying two statements and a^ P above does not m j ^nished without charge, r^rge to cover copymg .^^„se these portions are *» ^ at the mam of th«« Pf""®j\2^7^rotect^ right to Jjo 2tr746, and at me U.S. Yon also have the leg y F Wav, Camp Sprmgs» conv from the U.i». irillSe,In safgy," and that ntuch '^SgSshte^erv^sgs^ '°lSe NTSB 4V-S44 ^h.^$w5 Srlet'L^W-nts and deaths and ,fe« highly ,he W^rrnTen'SleftKodiak, Alaska other maritime . )<• NTSB, FINANCIAL REPORTS. The c^nsut^ District makes antic. Gulf. Lakes and memberships dfic provision for '^^'^^^""f.onstitution requires a ,ney and Union public Accountants ® lailed audit by Cerufied Publ. A membershj by 5ntbs, which are to ^'®^7" ,,„-tcrly finance committee Secretary-Treasurer. A q rnemhership, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS n CONTRACTS. Copies of "JJ able in all SlU h»"s- T.hM'j, nearest SlU por' agent. „ „ —; EQU AL RIGHTS All ,.,F LOG. The Log has TeonSuufionaf porfs. IVV W vested in an editorial board •-.U'i notify Union headquarters. me S.U, These '••"a „ONATION .'•; V ••f:h ' SEAFARERS EOLITH AL AT ^ p„,. __SPAD. SPAD IS a .,nd purposes includ- Atlantic. rmtrsbip. Tftis e«abl.sW all other defaifs. .hen .he n,ember so rifieefed .^i : "y the wages work and live atard EDITORIAL POLICY --1 H _ ;ports. specific recom - ;'-U. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS p'"- KNOW YOUR RIGNTS ^ v5; •v:'4 .i.; „^gs kreonstsfs of ISlsisI -^rm tongTr-s. one indivfdna. fo ^atm'ibisrespons.bi.dy. the various ,arious trust funds. iunds. ,iel,ts and senior- p,d PAYMENT OF M»7«-,S;T.^e SIU unless an evm.v in any ofticia! capacity i inder no circumSiS unmn receipt is any reason •'.:-' -•i ssr-S'rSrrr,;s~ oll-S'V 'iSbis r —ToSv Ss'be^ThnrbT-hW"", Seafarers APP=f h°'';,Vgecss for Sns ts: ,p.reHues,ed.T^..P^„^^ Ch.lrn«m,Serf.re«A^B^ 5201 AuthWny end Bri^ Prince Georges C«^ A C«np Springs, Full copies of contracts au at all times, r to the Seafarers Appeals B ^ ^o are availaWe to directly to the nion ind appropriate action an is ,ncepii».' concepts shonid imntcdrafely P CONSTITUTION A conslimlion are svadaWc ^ XIONS. Copies ot the SlU copies ot thu ssss^sii economic, pol :<.'M . ,f at any time a member right J„ vloiated, or thai he h^ he should Imm^-t^ly of access to Union records or mf ^ „--uarters hy certified n»il, notify SlU President MAC ^c ^ pnnce return receipt Md. 2«746. Georges County, Camp Springs, December 1988 (LOG/15 �7^ .--vs — —T 7^ '.iH' •.-' 'A: ;- •; While the M/V Samuel L. Cobb was In port at Thuie, her sister ship, the M/V Paul Buck was laying at anchor. The T-5 class tankers carry jet aircraft fhd to U.S. Air Force installations around the world. Able Seaman Bobby Clinton Jr. stands watch OD the bii^ in Tbuie as ftie MIS James L. discharges cargo. , Our Noflon^s Fourth Arm of Defense«•. On Top of the World Steward Aasisiant Andre W. Gee at the "Top of the World." Brother Gee is presendy npgrading to Chief Cook at the Seabrers Harry Lnndeberg School of Seamandiip in Piney Point, Md. It's relaxing time for Steward Assistant Aaron Bernard, left, and Steward/Baker Raymond Crawford as thdr ship is secured at the dock in Greenland. Smne of dw Air Force persmmel were welcomed aboard while the CoM was in port. Sharii^ happy times with their new friends are Chief Cook Hubert Curry, AB Bobby Clinton Jr. and AB Tyrone Bnrrdl. Abie Seaman Jesde Thomas posed for tUs j^mto with the sun low mi the horizon in the icenlolted harbor at Hinle. 7 Hiis.recendy-calved "growler" was ^MtogF^hed 1^ Andre Gee as it was beh^ carried seaward on the ebbii^ tide. 16 / LOG / December 1988 : -• v." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1988 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SUES TO PROTECT SEAMEN'S RIGHTS GRAIN SHIP'S PROBLEMS MOUNT, TWO SAILING DATES MISSED SAFETY BOARD BACKS SIU CALL FOR FISHING BOAT SAFETY SEAFARERS RESCUE 27 FROM SINKING BULKER AT SEA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT AIDS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL PREPARES SEAFARERS FOR THIRD MATE LICENSING WITH REVISED 13-WEEK COURSE SWEDISH SHIP WILL TEST 9-PERSON CREW SIU'S AURORA SETS AIL FOR TRIP TO ISRAEL SAILING ABOARD THE LNG AQUARIUS SEAFARERS IN SEATTLE CELEBRATE SIU'S 50TH ON TOP OF THE WORLD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 12 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff7cf86ecf66039c9ff99f83f499a704.PDF 41f2ae88bfbfede371fd34e5459bfc36 PDF Text Text '•;' ' ' ^ ^••' 'J_ .v.'V :i', . '•V./" SEAEmERS December, 198i Volume 51, Number 12 Maritime Overseas Takes Over SIU Crews Han Two Former Exxon Tankers After almost a decade of being Exxon company ships, two tankers are plying the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico under new ownership by Maritime Overseas with SIU crews aboard. The newly named Over­ seas Philadelphia and Overseas New Orleans crewed in the. port of Norfolk last month after being refurbished. They are running from Lake Charles, LA and Port Ar­ thur, TX to New York, Provi­ dence, RI and Portland, ME car­ rying heating oil for Exxon. '• The vessels are operated by Maritime Overseas of New York. The tankers were built in 1982 for Exxon, but the energy company has been reducing its fleet by sell­ ing several of its tankers in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in March. Joe Perez, SIU representative in the port of Houston, recently Four views of the Overseas Philadelphia, one of two former Exxon tankers that have become part of the Maritime Overseas fleet. Continued on page 3 SIU Retiree Sokol, Who Escaped Nazis, Gets Bid To Return to Native Poland ''i t. , VPO'.- : After fifty years, Stanley Sokol, who joined the SIU in 1941, is returning to his native Poland. The retired bosun was personally in­ vited by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. Sokol will be returning to his native Poland for the first time since escaping from Poland two days before the Nazis invaded his homeland. Sokol boarded the Polish pas­ senger ship, the Batoroy, as an able seaman. The vessel was in the port of Gdynia, Poland. The date was August 30, 1939. It is a date he remembers well as it was the last time he saw his native Poland. Today, Sokol is preparing to go home. Next spring, the 80-year- Stanley Sokol, a retired SIU bosun, meets Solidarity leader Lech Walesa at the AFL-CIO Coiivention last month. • old retired bosun will accept the invitation of Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and other members of the free Polish labor union who re­ cently visited SIU facilities in Camp Springs and Piney Point, MD. He plans to live in Gdansk because it is a port city and "I want to help Solidarity. Tm 80 and 1 have a few more years to go." Sokol met Walesa at the biennial AFL-CIO convention held in Washington, D.C. last month. Upon hearing about the struggles of Polish seamen to develop a militant, independent status in the face of government-controlled Continued on page 3 �'Ml President's Report V-;. • ••••--• This may be the time for the United States to start showing its flag. Showing it around the world, that is, as a means of reminding people of America's presence and influence for good. For America, the world around us as we prepare for the year 1990 is a vastly different one than we faced at the beginning of 1989. Most striking is the unexpected bloodless revolution that is taking place in Eastern Europe, where the hunger for democracy appears to have the communist hacks on the run. How these fast moving developments in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and East Germany will wind up is not certain, of course, but whether the current movements towards full democracy continue or whether they are tem­ porarily halted or crushed, the future of the United States, as well as much of the rest of the world, will be greatly affected. As more and more of the oppressed peoples of the world press for the freedoms of which the United States stands as the great symbol, America should move out front, playing a strong, visible role as the world's leading power. That is where the idea of showing the stars and stripes to people everywhere comes in, particularly wherever we are acting to assist these peoples in their search for freedom and improved standards of living. Perhaps the most effective and practical means of showing the flag is through the use of American ships, sailing under American regis­ try, manned by Americans and flying the stars and stripes. It is an indisputable fact that the United States inspires oppressed peoples the world over to seek freedom and democracy and that we are willing to tax ourselves to pay for programs of aid and assistance in improving their standard of living. • It naturally follows that the United States would be foolish to step out of the picture when actual contact is made on delivery of aid material to the beneficiary nations, as would have happened if the first cargo of aid to the Poles had been delivered aboard a vessel of Liberian or other bargain basement registry, instead of the U.S.-flag, SlU-manned Spirit of Texas. The great exchange of good wishes and goodwill between the Polish recipients of the cargo and the Ameri­ can seafarers who handed it over would have been lost, and the United States would have failed to promote its interests. In this Changing world, America must actively sell itself and show­ ing the flag can be a simple but effective way to do so. One way would be for the government to develop and support programs that would utilize U.S.-registered vessels to the maximum extent possible in the carriage of our imports and exports. ^ •,•"1 •. •-'V • -/- nmMM ^ ^ As we look ahead to the 1990's, there are clear signs the United States is going to have to be on its toes if its interests are to be protected. For one thing, we'll be faced with most of Western Europe in one market, acting as one to enhance their collective interests. That is going to present a big challenge and a lot of problems to the United States as it tries to avoid being cut out of the world market place. There: is talk of a single merchant fleet to serve the European Community, perhaps under a Euro-flag. This could mean the consol­ idation of the some 2000 ships that now make up the fleets under the flags of West Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United King­ dom, Denmark, France and Spain. What kind of additional problems this could present for the free market theory cannot be pinpointed yet, but Uncle Sam would do well to start thinking about preserving the American-flag fleet in face of these challenges. Very likely many of the American-flag operators are watching events as we are and planning to mount efforts to effect more favorable and equitable merchant marine or maritime programs by the administration. For its part, the SIU will be working diligently at the Washington level with all those who share our feeling that America needs a balanced fleet of ships, manned by American sea­ men, as a matter of economic and military necessity. It's scholarship time again for eligible Seafarers and the children of Seafarers. Details appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I want to urge all those who are qualified to file an application. Announcement of the scholarship winners will be made by a select committee of educators in May. m- 4; ^ Finally, let me take this opportunity to wish all Seafarers and their families a joyous holiday season and extend my best wishes for a . healthy and happy new year. The Deacon's SIU crew is pictured above with SIU Assistant Vice President Dean Corgey (right). From left to right, crewmemhers are Captain L.R. "Bohhy" Sarvis, Chief Engineer Jimmy Payne, DEU David Beit and AB Raymond "Mugsy" McGuire. SIU Men Crew New Tugboat The SlU-crewed Deacon, a Suderman & Young owned tug­ boat operated by G&H Towing, was christened earlier this month in Galveston, TX. The state-of-the-art tug will be used for harbor docking work in the Gulf. Constructed by Main Iron Works of Houma, LA, it is a twin screw tug with a maximum operating draft of 16 feet arid a free running speed in excess of 12 knots. The main engines can de­ velop 3900 horsepower at 900 rpm. The Deacon's stack profile has been lowered to, provide unre­ stricted visibility from the wheel house while the two main and four flanking rudders give the vessel expanded maneuverability. The Deacon crewmembers are pleased the vessel is air condi­ tioned and heavily insulated with noise abating materials. The vessel is named in honor of J.N. Rayzor, a Denton County, TX business, civic and religious leader known as "The Deacon." Rayzor family members have been among the tug industry's pioneers in the Gulf region. SIU members crew tugboats op­ erated by the G«&.H Towing com­ pany. G&H vessels work primar­ ily in the Texas Gulf waters. Index to LOG Features Page COBRA Notice19 Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea 18 Dispatchers' Report/Inland .19 Dtepatchers' Report/Great Lakes l9 Final Departures .............................22 Know Your Rights.......................................17 Legal Aid Directory,17 Letters to the Elditor ....................................,16 Lundeherg School Application .23 Lundeherg School Course Schedule .; .23 Lundeherg School Graduates .16 Meeting Notice 19 Pensioners ....!!!!!!ll Pei^nals .t 19 Ships hfiniites*20j21 Union Hall Directory 18 Volume 51, Number 12 December, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-^lass postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and f POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LUG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGlorgio; Executive President Collective Bargaining, Angus Oampbeil; Vme President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President v,w ^'ce President West Coast, George McCartney; SprviV f,"^ Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. nwTn Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan. Max Hall and Deborah Greene, Design, William Brower. -x-is. �--W-r . 4^.. mm mau mmmm OCitatBER, 1989 former Exxon Tankers Added to Maritime Overseas Fleet Continued from page I visited the Overseas Philadelphia during its first call to the Cities Service dock in Lake Charles, LA. "This is a very good and very clean ship," he reported to the Seafarers LOG. "The crew is happy. The ship has a good bunch of guys." Kenneth McGregor, 53, said he Bosun Ken McGregor relaxes in the crew lounge after the Overseas Philadelphia docked in Lake Charles, LA. looks forward to the challenges he will face as bosun on the Overseas Philadelphia. McGregor has been sailing on tankers out of the West Coast in the 1980's, working pri­ marily on vessels operated by JOT and Bay Tankers. He was the bosun on the Thompson Pass, which was on the Alaska run when the Exxon Valdez ran aground. "After discharging in Long Beach, we sailed for Valdez, our regular run," McGregor remem­ bered. "We were anchored for eight days outside the Valdez har­ bor while the Exxon Valdez was taken off the rocks. I got to see the disaster firsthand." McGregor recently was at Piney Point to take the oil spill preven­ tion class and to attend the AFLCIO convention in Washington. The bosun began his SIU career in the late 1950's. He has served as a union official in the ports of Chief cook Roderick Bright prepares hamburgers for lunch in the galley of the Overseas Philadelphia while it docked in Norfolk where many SIU crewmemhers signed on. San Francisco, Seattle and Wil­ mington. According to Maritime Over­ seas, a round trip for the tankers will take approximately 14 days, which includes loading and un- •,>w' loading times. The ships are 42,000 dead weight tons. They are 658 feet in length with 90-foot beams. The vessels have a capacity of approximately 306,000 barrels of oil. Dream Conies True for Bosun Stanley Soke! Continued from page I shipping, Sokol decided he wanted to lend a hand. Sokol has been following the news from Poland, keeping up with the rise, fall and ultimate success of the Solidarity move­ ment in overthrowing the Com­ munist government. He is moved to tears when he thinks about what Solidarity has accomplished. "I never figured I could go back," he said. "After the Com­ munists took over from the Nazis, I never knew if I could be safe going back." He was born Stanley Sokolwski on May 1, 1910 in Krakow. He started sailing in 1925 on Scandi­ navian vessels until that fateful trip in 1939. Sokol said that he purposely transferred to the Batoroy. "I was sent a telegram to take the AB job. The younger men had been mobilized for war and the ship needed experienced seamen. We knew war was going to start any minute." The Batoroy carried 800 Amer­ ican citizens as passengers, 300 more than capacity, when it set sail. It was the last passenger ves­ sel to escape before the Germans invaded Poland on September 1. On August 31, the vessel picked up another 100 U.S. citizens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As it was leaving, the Batoroy was asked to identify itself and its cargo by a Nazi warship. When the Polish captain announced the vessel car­ ried American passengers, the Ba­ toroy was allowed to pass. "The next morning, we got word about the invasion," Sokol re­ membered. "We stopped in Cher­ bourg, France to pick up 50 Ca­ nadians, then headed for the Atlantic." German ships and U-boats al­ ready were sinking Allied vessels. The Polish passenger ship main- m- • - i 3# • Vf For recent Lundeherg School grad­ uates D. Carlton (left) and J. Reyes, the Overseas Philadelphia is their first trip. They are working as deck engine utilities. Retired Bosun Stanley Sokol served as a sergeant-at-arms at last month's AFL-CIO convention. Above, Sokol distributes material to the delegates. tained a blackout and zigzagged across the ocean to Newfoundland where two U.S. destroyers es­ corted the Batoroy to Halifax and New York City. Sokol joined the SIUNA's affil­ iate, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, in 1940 in the port of San Francisco. The next year he signed on with the SIU. Sokol's World War II action in the merchant marine took him all oyer the world. He was onboard a ship that took 3000 Marines to New Guinea in the South Pacific. He was in the fleet that landed Allied forces at Naples, Italy. And, he returned to Cherbourg, France on the Cape Mohican for the DDay landings. Sokol lost his family to the Na­ zis during the war. He found out the sad news in 1946 from the International Red Cross. "When people say those mas­ sacres didn't take place, I tell them I know they did. I saw a camp in Australia with 5000 Polish children-^iphans—^who did not know v/here their parents were or if they were alive. I saw another camp of children in India." Sokol said he would go back to Krakow to try to find any distant relatives. Sokol became an American cit­ izen in 1953. However, under Pol­ ish law, he still is a Polish citizen. Before retiring in 1975, Sokol rode vessels that took part in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts. In fact, he served as bosun on the Sea-Land Beauregard that ran shuttles from large Sea-Land ves­ sels in the Camranh Bay to Da Nang and Saigon, Viet Nam. Sokol sailed from almost all the SIU's ports. "I went where I could work, I didn't like to wait for jobs," he said. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco described Sokol as one of the union's greatest bosuns. "I remember paying off ships on which Stanley sailed as bosun. He ran a clean ship, no beefs. Stanley knew how to settle problems," said Sacco. When asked for a highlight of his union career, Sokol re­ sponded, "I'm glad I joined the SIU. The union has taken good care of me," QMED Monte Beck and AB R.A. Roman aboard the Philadelphia. SA Curtis (Fred) Spencer waits to serve another crewmember in the niiladelphia's galley. VVKV, �.V--^...,'.V-.',. Ws/k.'} Applkations Available For Union's 1990 Siholarship Program '''.. - •'f M Seafarers and their children who have the qualifications and who are thinking about con­ tinuing their education at the college level now can apply for the union's 1990 scholarship program. The scholarship program is designed to ease the financial burden of college for SIU members and their families. In 1990, six awards will be granted, four to children of Seafarers and two to active SIU members. Scholarship program application forms will be available January 1,1990, the SIU announced this month. Accompanying the forms is detailed information on how to apply for the program and eligibility requirements. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. In addition, prospective appli­ cants can request a copy by writing the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Scholarship Program, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 or completing and mailing the request form in the Seafarers LOG. -'.V Jsv • v if If: Four-Year Scholarship Is $15,000 The scholarships for dependents of union members awarded in 1990 will be in the amount of $15,000, payable over four years in four installments of $3,750. Two SIU members will be awarded $6,000, paid in two equal amounts over two years. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15, 1990. An impartial committee of professional educators from colleges and uni­ versities will review the applications and ac­ companying documentation and select the 1990 scholarship awardees. The results of the com­ mittee's selection process will be announced in May. The SIU Scholarship Program began in 1952. Since its inception, 184 scholarships have been awarded. It has produced from SIU ranks, engineers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, phar­ macists, computer specialists, scientists, librar­ ians and a federal magistrate (see accompanying story). Most scholarship winners credit the help of the SIU program with providing them an opportunity to pursue their education. I; f ••; SafARERSLOG rrt^ ;?;?•'V'"' -• Scholarship Program For Members and Their Dependents Pick up your SIU Scholarship information hooklef and application at any union hull or send in a request for a copy to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. April 15, 1990 is the submission deadline. zIL Clip and Send I Mail to the SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Flan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility I information, procedures for applying and 1 the application form. 1 Name I I I I I f I I Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code i Telephone Number — I This application is for (self) I L. (dependent) 1966 SIU Scholarship Winner Now a United States Magistrate Federal magistrate Tommy Miller is pictured in his chambers in Norfolk, VA. The son of SIU pensioner Captain Elmer Miller, the judge was one of the 1966 union scholarship program winners. Miller went to work for the federal court The first telegram Tommy E. Miller received system later that year. Starting as an Assistant in his life was when he was 17. "I answered United States Attorney for the Eastern District the phone and the voice at the other end said, of Virginia, Norfolk Division, he investigated T have a telegram for Tommy Miller.' 'Why, and prosecuted a wide variety of violations of that's me,' I said, and I asked her to read it to me over the phone. It turned out to be the federal law. For three years he served as the lead attorney for the Organized Crime Drug notice from the union that I had been awarded Enforcement Task Force of the district. the scholarship. It was the greatest feeling." In '87, Miller was sworn in as a United States Now a United States Magistrate, Tommy E. Magistrate for the U.S. District Court for the Miller was the first person in his family to go Eastern District of Virginia. Magistrates serve to college. Because his father. Captain Elmer eight-year terms after appointment by a majority E. Miller, was an SIU member. Tommy Miller vote of the judges of the court. Among Judge could apply for the union's scholarship. A Miller's duties as a magistrate are the holding winning combination of good grades, hard work of hearings and trials, issuance of warrants, and the union scholarship paved the way for conducting investigations and conferences. Miller's college degree. Judge Miller finds the variety of his work Captmn Miller, now 62 and retired from the fascinating. "This week for instance," he said, union for two years, remembers coming home had an admiralty case involving a tug "I've one day after work and seeing his son Tommy tow, today I have a criminal case, Friday I hear and his wife Joyce dancing around the kitchen a civil case involving damages to property. table. "My son had just heard that he'd gotten "I also find, the longer I'm out of school, the the scholarship. We were all extremely happy more I appreciate the education I have," re­ for him to get it," said Captain Miller. flected Miller. "And I appreciate the fact that Judge Miller, now 41 years old, grew up in the union provided financial assistance to help the Norfolk, VA area where his father worked me through college." as a tugboat captain on Curtis Bay (now called Judge Miller says his father encouraged him "Moran") vessels. Judge Miller himself had an to apply for the scholarship. Captain Miller opportunity to experience tugboat work. In the said, "We had three other children—Tommy's summer of 1970, after college graduation and the oldest — so it really helped out to have the before law school. Miller joined the SIU and scholarship." worked as a deckhand. Elmer Miller began his sea-going career in While he never worked with his father, Judge 1943 as a merchant mariner during World War Miller's respect for his father's work was II. He sailed with the SIUNA's affiliate, the strengthened. "My dad was a tug captain and Sailors' Union of the Pacific. "During the war, a docking pilot. It still amazes me that despite I sailed as an OS, an AB, and at the age of 19winds and tides and the vagaries of nature, a and-a-half, I was a bosun on a ship that went 900,000 ton ship can be docked in a 900 foot around the world," recalled Captain Miller. slip with no damage." "We left the United States on the Liberty Back in 1966, the union's scholarship of Ship, the Charles Willson Peale, and ended up $1,500 a year covered Tommy Miller's lodging, in Portland, OR," said Captain Miller. "We tuition and some expenses. He'd chosen to carried bombs from Italy to the Marianas, then attend the University of Virginia, graduating the war ended while we were in the middle of with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970. the Indian Ocean so we went to Australia to He proceeded to law school at the College of pick up deck cargo and some Navy submarine William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. "That's chiefs who could come home." when I really appreciated the SIU scholarship, Captain Miller continued his deep sea sailing, because none was available for law school," becoming a third mate in 1947. In 1948 he came recalled Judge Miller. ashore to be married and in '51 began work as During his summer breaks in 1971 and 1972, a deckhand with Norfolk-based Curtis Bay Tow­ Miller worked as an officer for the Virginia ing Company. He became a captain and docking Beach Police Department. "That fired up my pilot in '55. interest in criminal law. It was a people oriented "When the SIU organized Curtis Bay in kind of law," the former scholarship recipient Norfolk in 1960, 1961, I was one of the first explained. four to distribute pledge cards and help with Upon graduation from the Marshall-Wythe the drive," recalled Captain Miller. "1 wanted School of Law at the College of William and the SIU because it was a maritime union." Mary, Miller became a legal advisor to the Now an SIU pensioner. Captain Miller takes Norfolk Police Department. pleasqre in some good games of golf, and he He joined the state's attorney's office in 1974 and his wife Joyce like to travel. The Millers as an assistant commonwealth attorney, a po­ also enjoy spending time with their children and sition he held until early 1980. grandchildren. �mm I VKCmER, 1989 Drug Testing Measures Start Dec. 21 SIU and Transportation Institute Lawsuit Still Before Judge ... • j"-",'. • •• • '•.'P ",."c J ' rf- - '• Unless a legal decision that de­ clares the government-mandated drug testing of American seamen illegal is announced before De­ cember 21, random, probable cause, post accident and periodic testing will go into effect on that date. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, said the union would work with the drug testing pro­ cedures even though the federal courts have not acted on the law­ suits jointly filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, a management research organiza­ tion organization representing U.S.-flag shipping operators. The lawsuit says the measures im­ posed by the government violate privacy rights and impose overuns conditions on American-flag com­ panies while ignoring foreign-flag ship's seamen. "There is nothing compelling the judge to render a decision by the Dec. 21 date," he said. "If any changes are announced, we will notify the Halls immediately. Tellez announced that all mem­ bers whose pre-employment drug test cards have expired after the six-month period will have to retest before shipping. As of the LOG'S print deadline, the policy allowing those holding permanent positions to be exempt from preemployment testing will continue after the December 21. Individuals in permanent jobs will be subject to the other four types of testing, like all other Seafarers. Random Testing Procedures Although the final procedure has not been announced, Tellez said random testing wil be done when ships come to American ports. He explained a consortium of SIUcontracted companies will pick a number of vessels that will deter­ mine a representative percentage required by Coast Guard regula­ tions. Everyone aboard the ves­ sel—^from captain to ordinary sea­ man—will be tested if the ship is picked for random testing. When the ship arrives at a U.S. port, a professional mobile testing facility will be waiting and licensed professionals will conduct the tests. The specimens will be sent to the same labs that already conduct the pre-employment testings. If the ship is not expected to return to a U.S. port, the sample collection will be taken aboard ship. Tellez said he expects the master of the vessel would be in charge of such tests. He said when the test is being administered to a union member, the SIU is working to insure that either the ship's chairman or department head would serve as a witness to verify the test is handled fairly and prop­ erly. In addition to random, testing for post accident and probable cause can be done on a ship. (Periodic is done only when ap­ plying for a license or documents.) Besides requesting the SIU presence at a probable cause test at sea, Tellez said the union is negotiating for a policy that will provide the SIU member with due process. "We want to make sure the test is properly done for the protection of our members," he said. The medical review officer still will look for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PC?) and aniphetimines, as in the specimen, is currently the case with the preemployment test. Pof Raises Go Back to 'B7 For SIU Gov't Soivicos Moaibors New wage, overtime and pen­ alty rates going back to September 29, 1988 for members of the SIU's Government Services Division were announced by SIU Vice President Buck Mercer earlier this month. Mercer said retroactive pay will be distributed in checks mailed in the first quarter of 1990. The new MSCPAC wage scale represents a three percent in­ crease in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1987 and a two percent increase in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1988. Mercer said the wage increases are a first step in bringing the pay scales of MSCPAC civilian mari­ ners in line with those of com­ mercial sector shipping seamen. A copy of the pay scale through September 29, 1988 will be mailed to all ships covered by the labor agreement between the SIU's Government Services Division and Military Sealift Command Pacific. Copies are also available by writ­ ing the Government Services Di­ vision office at 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Russ Levin (standing, right) oversees the work being conducted by the members of the Marine Electronics Technician class at Finey Point. Students at the desk include (from the left) Jay Moorehead (standing), Dennis McKendali, Michael D. Johnson, Earl Langley and Ed Hantsche. Marine Electronics Technician Group Holds Class on Ship in Sea Trials The USNS Denebola provided the classroom as students from the Marine Electronics Technician class became the electricians and junior engineers during a four-day sea trial last month. The five students, with the help of instructor Russ Levin and the Denebola drew, acquired handson experience in the skills of troubleshooting radio communi- •reiL IT TO THE QfiO cations equipment, emergency power systems, automation sys­ tems, satellite communications systems and three and ten-centi­ meter radars. The quintet caught the Bay Tankers vessel in Norfolk, VA as it was deploying for operational dock and sea trials. The marine electronics techni­ cian class student said the onboard training was a valuable part of the course curriculum. Levin noted that there is "nothing as good as hands-on learning." Levin said the course partici­ pants had done well under pres­ sure. "They did a good job during the sea trials, it was hard to imag­ ine they were students and not seasoned electronics veterans," he said. Arthur Luellen Gov't Services Division Luellen Runs Clean Ship Arthur Luellen is one of those rare individuals who really enjoys what he is doing. It is evident in his work, the way he talks about it and the way others talk about him. Luellen, 35, is a bosun's mate aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl, a job he has held since late sum­ mer. Not only does he perform his regular duties, he also serves as the ship's chairman for the unlicensed members. The Tennes­ see native recently was asked why he tackled the chairman's posi­ tion. "I like to help people," said Luellen, who joined the SIU's Government Services Division in 1979. "I also am challenged be­ cause I act as a buffer between the crew and the master. The per­ sonal rewards from all this inter­ action are that I grow as an indi­ vidual, 1 mature as a person and I become more seasoned which will help me later." Luellen described the position of ship's chairman as being "the conscience of the crew and the union voice for the rights of the blue collar employees." ' He noted the time consuming part of his job is when he has to check all aspects of a complaint to discover what is fact and what is fiction. He admitted that he has been embarrassed when he was not told the whole story. "I consider I'm a fair person. When I have checked all of the facts, only then am I ready to make my recommendations to all concerned. Occasionally I find myself between a rock and a hard place because I can't help all of the people all of the time to their satisfaction." Yet, enough members seem to be satisfied with the job Luellen has performed because the Diehl is the fifth ship on which he has been elected ship's chairman by the crew. He said that he got his start by being a deck department delegate. By standing up for his members' rights and by using tact and diplomacy, he has won the respect of his shipmates. Luellen even gets involved in the chores that go beyond his job description. This fall he served as a guide when school children from Whittier, AK toured the Diehl while it was docked in their town. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for government serv­ ices, has heard about the job Luel­ len has been doing. "He has a real interest in the job as bosun and ship's chair­ man," Mercer said. "He is a good and fair union representative." I--;;' •r I'' 11 •SJ: In: I' 1: •J.l n,-,nv.- rf.-'j "-i •i ij< i*"V. m. :n •1 �.-I 'V-i-r:v •••\; SfilfiMfJK fOG Wmi Wm .-=;• h-'r •; Although a waterspout appears to be headed for a car carrier, the funnel It was the easiest fishing expe­ roiled back Into the clouds before rienced by any one of the SIU it struck the vessel or ocean. members aboard the tug Monitor The waterspout created a whirlwind (Crowley TMT) the day it rained that sent fish flying through the air. fish off the Florida coast. SIU member Charles Hawkinberry, who photographed the re­ mist. Like tornadoes, waterspouts but the storm missed the tug and cent event, reported the "fish pop out of the clouds during vio­ other vessels at sea. storm" was a result of a water­ lent changes in the weather. The Monitor's crew however spout sighted near the Jackson­ The tug Monitor and its barge did get sprayed by the storm gen­ ville sea buoy. were waiting to enter the St. John's erated whirlwind. And the whirl­ A waterspout is defined as a River to dock at the TMT terminal wind's spray sent fish flying through tornado or lesser whirlwind oc­ as the severe storm approached. the air, some landing on the tug, curring over water and resulting AB Hawkinberry said the crew making the easiest "catch of the in a whirling column of spray and was able to watch the waterspout. day" for the Monitor's crew. AB Charles Hawkinberry holds one of the fish that rained on the Crowley TMT tug Monitor during a thunderstorm near the Jacksonville (FL) sea buoy. -^QMED Danny Jackson secures a hose from the Galveston Bay to the dock during the Sea-Land vessel's visit to Jacksonville, FL. ^With new containers coming on­ board, Chief Electrician Clofus Z. Sullivan hustles to plug in the re­ frigerated boxes as soon as they are in place. �•'PM- e» DeaMBtR,l989 IS •pp^-:--.^'f.-. '-^'. Steward Scoff Pioneers a Salad Bar—Ifs a Hifl R obert K. Scott Sr.'s salad bar on the Cove Trader (Cove Ship­ ping) is better than any fancy ho­ tel's spread, say his crewmates. Brother Scott, who graduated from the union's highest steward de­ partment training program — the recertified steward course — ear­ lier this year, is known by his shipmates as an excellent menu planner and cook. Scott, In turn, credits his "A" team. "We have a terrific steward department on the Cove Trader," he said. QMED Theopolis Jordan Sr. agrees. "The Cove Trader's stew­ ard department works like a team, from Scott to. Chief Cook Bertrand Wright to Uncle Daddy, that's what we call Lee Arthur Jordan, they all do a terrific job," said Jordan, who sailed with the group last month. The QMED also said the steward department's salad bar was the first one he had ex­ perienced on a ship. "In my 17 years of shipping," continued Jordan, "the Cove Trader is the second best ship I've been on in terms of the food. In fact, the whole crew on that ship is good, everyone got along real well, it was a nice ship to be on." "Scott is a good all around stew­ ard, his cooking is good, he's a gentleman and he keeps things very, very clean," said AB Tommie Vines who sailed with the recertified steward this fall. "Scott takes a lot of pride in his work and he always wants to make sure we've had enough to eat. To me, I would rate him an 'A,'" said Vines. Robert Scott told the Seafarers LOG that these days part of cook­ ing is being aware of health and nutrition issues. "The courses'! completed in my recertified stew­ ard training program gave a good background in these areas so my menus can be cost effective and Cove Trader galley g^ng gets high marks from shipmates. the food can be nutritious and plentiful," said Scott. "I try to supply a variety of food so any member with a concern — such as high cholesterol or sodium or sugar — can eat well," Scott ex­ plains. "For my salad bar, I put out hot and cold dishes," said Steward Scott. "I look for the extra little touches that will make a dish more interesting. For example, for a fruit salad 1 will take the time to dice a cantaloupe, or instead of tossing one big ordinary lettuce -V; ^':£: >- '• ••• •>' V..-. '^iV In the crew mess of the Cove Trader sit (left to right) AB Boston, Messman Virgil Campbell, Oiler Red Dunahoo and Bosun C. (PeeWee) Pryor. 'M.m Steward Robert Scott pictured behind one of his famous salad bars. salad, I'll make several dishes, like tomatoes with herbs and a carrot/ raisin salad, and others," said Scott. Brother Scott, who was born and currently resides in Mobile, AL, credits the union's Lundeberg School steward department classes as the source of much of his knowledge. His studies at the Piney Point, MD-based facility in­ cluded cooking and baking, nutri­ tion, menu planning, portion control, storage techniques and handling special dietary needs. When Scott was asked who had been helpful to him in his career, he said SIU members James (Nick) Juzang (who had started him in baking), Paul Carter and Chris Marcus. "1 would also like' to thank the wonderful instructors at the SIU school in Maryland who helped me through the process of higher learning," Scott said. "Of course, my wife and sons, who have stood by me all these years, deserve a lot of credit," Scott added. "I owe them a big thanks." Asked if he had any advice to younger members of the steward department, Scott said, "Shoot for the stars because you only see the stars at night... and try to be the best you can be. Someone out there will always help you." "Life for me," Scott said, "is my family — my wife and sons, the USA — my country, and the SIU. To me they are everything and I want to be able to give the most to my family, my union and my country." Robert L. Scott's Holiday Recipes Holiday Corn Pudding Vi 3 4 3 (Serves ,6-12 helpings) 16 oz. cans whole kernel com (drained) teaspoons chopped onion teaspoons chopped green pepper tablespoons chopped pimentos cup milk eggs (slightly beaten) cup sugar teaspoons all purpose flour tablespoons butter or margarine (softened) salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingre­ dients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Pour mixed ingredients into a greased 11^ quart oblong baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Holiday Cream Cheese Pecan Pie 116 8 oz package cream cheese softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla V4 teaspoon salt 1 10 inch unbaked pastry shell 2 cups chopped pecans 3 eggs 1 cup dark com syrup 1!6 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Spread in pastry shell. Combine chopped pecans, eggs, dark com syrup, sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle over cream cheese filling. Bake 35 minutes until center is firm to touch. Steward Scott calls the Cove Trader galley crew his "A" team. Pictured above are steward department members Chief Cook Bertraiid Wright (left) and Assistant Cook Lee Arthur Jordan (right). wm Cove Trader AB Eric Young on the deck of the Cove Trader. The LOG would like to hear from other SIU members in the steward department. Send in favorite rec­ ipes and cooking tips. Pictures of food andfellow shipmates are wel­ come. When senc^ng photos, either black and white or color, identify the pictured individuals by rating, first and last name, left to right. Also note whether the photos should be returned. 'H- • :,1 �SUFARIRS lOG i-S: •':^il:;.ili;;j:K;' rewmembers of the USNS De^nebola executed a real-life res­ cue operation while in the midst of underway replenishment and helicopter operations during four days of sea trials with the Military Sealift Command (MSG) last month. The tricky rescue procedures were executed without a hitch, said Bill Hellwege, a member of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team, who was on hand to provide crewmembers technical assistance and training. Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" AB Frank O'CoimoU (photo above) and OS Keith Burton said, "The SIU crew, un­ Schiebl (left photo) secure fork lift trucks for der the leadership of Bosun George sea trials. Wilson, must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure." In the first rescue operation per­ formed on a vessel in the Denebola class, a crewmember who had suf­ fered an accidental injury to the eye was airlifted by helicopter from the USNS Denebola to a shorebased Naval hospital. The evacuation of the injured crewmember was made more dif­ ficult because the Denebola cur­ ^Bosun George Wilson (left) rently cannot handle deck land­ prepares to bring over the unrep hose. C ;1r. '}, vi, il ff'V., •.(<« •SF--' ••''^•••' •:-'i ;•'^Vv ^AB Mike Finnigan, acting as the landing signalman, directs helo operations on the USNS Denebola. •; •• 't' « 1 ings. Both the helicopter operator and the Denebola's wheel house members had to maneuver to­ gether to allow the aircraft to lift the injured SIU member from the vessel. The union school's Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team provided USNS Denebola crewmembers with re­ fresher training in underway re­ plenishment (unrep) and helicop­ ter (helo) operations, damage control procedures, forklift truck and Hagglund crane handling. "I think Bill Hellwege did an outstanding job," said AB Mike Finnigan, "He did a heck of a job for MSG. He took us from unrep to helo operations and gave us some valuable insights in con­ ducting these kind of operations." After Hellwege's instruction, Denebola crewmembers con­ ducted an unrep exercise with the USNS Neosho, a Military Sealift Command fleet tanker. The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers and crewed by unlicensed SIU members. It's officers are mdmbers of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation—American Maritime Officers. Bosun George Wilson directs the deck crew of the Denebola to seal , the probe into the receiver during underway replenishment exercises between the Bay Tankers-operated vessel and the USNS Neosho. ; ^The refueling-at-sea hose is put in place by Denebola crewmembers. '"•'.r.Vfc'. '• •^^Third Mate Bill Kennedy operates tbe communicationsystem as Denebola crewmembers keep an eye on the USNS Neosho, the other vessel involved in the exercise and an MSG fleet tanker. '• •• • i �Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" Burton uses the walkie-talkie dur­ ing unrep and helo operations. Captain Burton provided the LOG with the photos on pages 8 and 9. ^^The SIU crewy under the leadership of Bosun George Wilsony must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure. �SaFARCRS 106 ^Pictured left to right are OMU B. B. Johnson, GSU Keith Mayer, AB Donald Barney, OMU Clarence Mosley, First Assistant Engineer James Early, OS Keith Schiebl, AB Mike Finnigan, Sec­ ond Assistant Robert Eagan and Third Assistant John Nathan. • A • ^ 'A'-'-' verything is big on the 946 footEonelong USNS Denebola. She is of the largest and fastest ves­ sels in the world and she is crewed by members of the SIU. "We've got ten-inch wide docking lines," said Acting Bosun Mike Finnigan. AB Donald Barney joked, "And don't forget the four-inch steaks." "I can get my exercise just going from one end to the other ... its like a track out there on deck," added OS Keith Schiebl who grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in September. The former SL-7 class ship is Schiebl's first vessel. B. B. Johnson, an OMU on the Denebola, and District 2 member First Engineer James (Jim) Early, said the vessel has the largest boilers ever put on a U.S.-flag vessel. "This ship can make 33 knots," said Early. The USNS Denebola—named after a star in the constellation Leo—docks in Norfolk while on reduced operating status. An SIU crew of seven helps keep the high­ speed ship maintained in a fourday, ready-for-sea status. Donald Barney, who upgraded in 1979 to AB at the Lundeberg School, likes work on the Dene­ bola because most days it means being able to go home in the even­ ing. Barney and Bosun Mike Finni­ gan, while crediting the union's school with excellent training, said they also learned a great deal from A Visit with USNS Denebola Crewmembers Bosun Red Wilson. Finnigan ex­ plained, "Barney and I were watch partners on the John P. Bobo and Red Wilson was our bosun. He's a great bosun and we never stopped learning with him." When asked if they had a message for Bosun Wilson, the two replied, "How about 'Hey Red, how are you doing?' " GSU Keith Mayer has been sail­ ing since '87. He says the Dene­ bola is "one of the best ships I've been on." Finnigan added that the vessel's captain, C. R. "Red" Burton, is also one of the best captains to sail with. Relief Stew­ ard William Perry said, "Among the crew, everyone seems to get along well on this ship." Finnigan's father is an AB for AmSea in Guam. "I got to sail with my dad on a trip to Germany, that was great. I had a lot of fun sailing with D^. In fact, Barney also sailed with my dad." Barney added, "His dad is a great guy. It's interesting to sail with these two Finnigans because, although father and son, they have such different personalities." When asked if he had any re­ commendations for young people just joining the union, Finnigan said he would highly recommend taking sealift courses. "You never know when you're going to need ^Among the crew, everyone gets along well on this ship.^ the training. Here, for example, we just completed four days of sea trials and many of us had taken courses at Piney Point. Because of that, we were on top of the situation." Denebola crewmembers had some messages for shipmates and family members. Donald Barney wanted to say hello to John "Eye Ball" Landers, with whom he'd ^Relief Steward I William Perry takes a break I •USNS Denebola members share a joke. after preparing I From left to right are OS Keith Schiebl, Bosun lunch. [ Mike Finnigan, GSU Keith Mayer and AB Donald Barney. sailed many times. Bosun Finnir gan sent greetings to his father, AB John Finnigan. Keith Schiebl said he wanted to tell OS Kenny Spriull, a fellow trainee back in September, to write home more often. "Spriull's dad got us both interested in joining the SIU and I stay in touch with him. He would like to get letters from Kenny,' said Schiebl. The Denebola is one of eight Fast Sealift Ships the Navy can use to transport helicopters, tanks, vehicles and other heavy equip­ ment to support deployed troops anywhere in the world. Formerly a commercial ship, the Denebola was converted to a more militarily-useful roll on/roll off design. The Military Sealift Command, the transportation op­ erating agency of the U.S. De­ partment of Defense, described the conversion in a brochure on the vessel: "The cargo hold was redesigned into a series of decks connected by ramps so that ve­ hicles can now be driven in and out of the storage area for rapid loading and unloading. Side ports and cranes were added, enabling the ship to handle cargo inde­ pendent of a port facility. Also the emergency loading area will allow for helicopter landings." The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers, a privately owned shipping company based in New Jersey. •OMU Clarence Mosley (right) looks over the hoarding patrolman report with SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. ••r y • ^ V':' i;.>5" • -• •'j)'iSli! ' I 11 • • ;ij •f:" . �DCCEMBER, 1989 30 SlU Men Join Ranks of Pensioners The Seafarers Pension Plan announced this month the retirement of 20 SIU members in the deep sea division, eight inland, one railroad marine and one At­ lantic fishermen. Boatman John R. Fitzgerald, at 71, is the oldest of the group to start receiving a pension check. Fisherman James N. Tucker Jr. has the most years of continuous serv­ ice. He started his SIU ca­ reer in 1944 in the port of Boston. Deep Sea PEDRO ALMA SR. Pedro Alma Sr., 65, joined the SIU in October 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Aguadilla, PR, Brother Alma sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in San Bruno, CA. LAWRENCE BANKS Lawrence Banks, 60, received his SIU permit in June 1947 in the port of New Orleans. After a stint in the Army from 1951 to 1955, he returned to the sea to work in the steward department. Brother Banks upgraded to the position of recertified steward in 1981. He has retired in the town of his birth. Mobile, AL. , "'i" •' •' C '. •- •")' " V RICHARD BUIE r\ .--v V ••••'; :•-;•• s .• ;|ss:-s"; Richard Buie, 65, became an SIU member in September 19M in the port of New York. The South Carolina native worked in the steward department. Brother Buie calls Oakland, CA home. BOBBY J. BUTTS SR. Bobby J. Butts Sr., 55, acquired his book in October 1956 in the port of Mobile, AL, where he lives. The Union, MS native worked on Waterman vessels early in his deck career. Brother Butts upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975. ANDREW GREEN Andrew Green, 70, joined the union in December 1969 in the port of, San Francisco. The steward department veteran was bom in Arkansas. Brother Green resides in San Francisco. JAMES D. HOWISON James D. Howison, 62, became an SIU member in January 1947 in the port of New York. His engine department career was interrupted by the Army from 1951 to 1953. The Brooklyn native primarily sailed from Seattle, WA, which has become his hometown. Brother Howison upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1979. GARLAND JACKSON Garland Jackson, 62, became a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1961 in the port of Seattle before that union merged with the SIU. Brother Jackson was bom in Houston. He now resides in Seattle. PAUL C. JOHNSON PaulC. Johnson, 65, joined the SIU in March 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Bom in Sandrift, TX, Brother Johnson served in the Navy during 1942. The engine department veteran upgraded at Piney Point in 1978. He has retired to Texas City, TX. RONALD W. JONES Ronald W. Jones, 46, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in . Baltimore in 1962. The Richland, VA native worked in the deck department and upgraded to recertified bosun in 1984. Brother Jones lives in South Williamsport, PA. STANLEY KRIEG Stanley Krieg, 62, acquired his SIU book during January 1956 in his native Seattle, where he has retired. After serving in the Navy firom 1945 to 1949 and 1951 to 1955, Brother Krieg worked in the deck department. JOHNLASKY John Lasky, 62, became a book member in August 1950 in the port of New York. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. After a career in the black gang. Brother Lasky has retired to Troy, NY. ROBERT T. MICHAEL Robert T. Michael, 59,joined the SIU in Febmary 1951 in his native Jacksonville, "L. The deck department veteran stood picket duty in the union's 1961 strike. Brother Michael still lives in Jacksonville where he shipped out most of his career. JAMES F. RANKIN James F. Rankin, 62, became a union member in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. The Louisiana native worked in the engine department. Brother Rankin resides in Oak Grove, LA. ANGEL O. ROJAS Angel O. Rojas, 65, came to the union in 1956 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bayamon, PR. His early career included work on Isthmian and Sea-Land ships. Brother Rojas walked the picket line in the 1961 New York strike. He has retired to Caugas, PR. ARTHUR C. SANKOVIDT Arthur C. Sankovidt, 65, joined the union in January 1947. The steward department veteran served as a picket in the union's 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. A native of New Jersey, Brother Sankovidt lives in Passaic, NJ. ROBERT L. SCOTTI Robert L. Scotti, 66, began sailing with the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Keamy, NJ native sailed in the engine department after serving in the Navy from 1948 to 1950. In November 1960, Brother Scotti received a safety award aboard the SS Antinous. He also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls Lachine, Quebec, Canada home. HENRY SIMMONS Henry Simmons, 62, started shipping with the SIU in December 1947 out of the port of Baltimore. Bom in South Carolina, the steward department veteran walked the union's picket lines in the 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. He lives in Pineville, SC. ALFRED H. SMITH Alfred H. Smith, 65, acquired his SIU permit in December 1949 in his native Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, Brother Smith went to work in the steward department. He still calls Tampa home. Boatman Haas sailed as a captain on Dixie Carriers boats. The Bay St. Louis, MS native calls Nicholson, MS home. ERNEST A. JACKSON Ernest A. Jackson, 65, became a SIU member in June 1969 in the port of New Orleans. The Phenix City, AL native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Jackson worked as a tankerman on Dixie Carriers and Interstate Oil boats before he retired to his home in New Orleans. EDWARD SPOONER Edward Spooner, 65, got his work permit in May 1951 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department. Brother Spooner took part in the 1963 Puerto Rico lighterage beef. The United, PA native has retired to Baltimore. JOHN HAROLD JONES JR. John Harold Jones Jr., 62, acquired his book in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. The Maryland native worked in the deck department. Boatman Jones attended the 1984 Sonat conference at Piney Point. He calls Princess Ann, MD home. JOSE L. VERA FRANCES X. THOMAS Frances X. Thomas, 62, joined the SIU in September 1967 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Brother Thomas became a captain on Curtis Bay boats working primarily from the port of Norfolk. The Philadelphia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. Boatman Thomas attended the 1978 Atlantic Coast Inland Education Conference at Piney Point. He has retired to Portsmouth, VA. Jose L. Vera, 65, , joined the SIU Great Lakes Division in September 1964 in the port of Detroit. He later sailed in the union's deep sea division. The deck department veteran lives in his native Monterey, Mexico. Inlanil ARTHUR BORAWICK Arthur Borawick, 55, signed up with the SIU in his native Baltimore. The deck department member worked on Curtis Bay Towing boats. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985 and 1987. Boatman Borawick calls White Marsh, MD home. ROGER FARROW Roger Farrow, 62,joined the SIU in May 1971 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The deck department veteran was bom in North Carolina. He resides in Buxton, NC. JOHN R. FITZGERALD John R. Fitzgerald, 71, signed up with the SIU in Febmary 1961 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The Albany, NY native served in the Navy frdm 1935 to 1960 before working on Curtis Bay vessels. Boatman Fitzgerald worked as an engineer. He lives in Virginia Beach, VA. AUSTIN T. HAAS Austin T. Haas, 62, joined the union in March 1971 in the port of New Orleans. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946. THERIN D. WILSON Therin D. Wilson, 62,joined the SIU in August 1962 in the port of Houston. The Arkansas native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1953. Boatman Wilson sailed on Dixie Carriers vessels as a captain. He resides in North Little Rock, AK. , , • 4.'-' . -• , t|':^ ; • .••• • 'OS-.-'.i y-'i. 'Mi • •' •K- y• Railroad Marine FREDERICK H. BREIMANN Frederick Breimann, 62, became a union member in August 1983 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. A longtime employee of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad, Boatman Breimann worked in the deck department. He lives in Staten Island, NY. Atlantic Fishermen JAMES N. TUCKER JR. James N. Tucker Jr., 63,joined the SIU in July 1944 in the port of Boston. Brother Tucker worked in the deck department. He has retired to his native Gloucester, MA. Ill .• �Up Uiraiigh the Hawsepipe says Dad Robert Darley watched with pride the final week of training that his son, Charles, took at the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship earlier this month. The reason for the pride is Charles, 18, chose to begin his maritime career the same way his father began — in the fo'c'sle. Robert, who joined the SIU as an ordinary seaman at the port of New York in 1951, has been a master for Sea-Land since 1972. "I asked my son if he wanted to go to Kings Point (the maritime officers' training academy in New York)," Capt. Darley, 54, said. "He said he wanted to do it the way I did, so he applied to Piney Point." Charles admitted he has wanted to go to sea for as long as he can remember. He is the third gener­ ation of Parleys to sail with the SIU. His grandfather, Robert A., was one of the early members of the union. These are not the only Darley offspring to sail with the SIU. Capt. Parley's brother, Mike, and two of his children, Maik and Ivonne, have sailed or are sailing in the union. In fact, the Darley ancestral tree has been traced to the Darley shipyard in England at the time the Mayflower was built. One unique experience in the elder Parley's career was a trip on the Liberty Ship Warm Springs. "My brother Mike, my cousin Gene and I were in the deck de­ partment. All of us worked the 48 watch. We drove our bosun crazy because he would yell for • ' 'A • ' •;i: Darley and all three of us would respond." Charles, who was part of the Lundeberg School's entry rating class 446, said he wants to learn as much as possible and upgrade in the deck department as soon as he can. Although Capt. Darley beamed when he heard that his son wanted to follow in his footsteps, Robert hoped that Charles would not fol- 'The SIU has always been familyoriented.^ low his old man's precedent on his first ship. "I was gung-ho and eager to do whatever I was asked," Robert recalled about that first voyage which took place on the Marie Hamill. "We got an order to clear the deck for the booms. So the bosun told us to throw loose items over the side. I saw these bags of sawdust. I couldn't figure out why they were on a steel ship, so I heaved 10 bags over. I thought the bosun was going to throw me over when he saw what I had done." Despite that experience, he said he would not want to change a thing about his 38-year maritime career. "I've had a good trip. I've enjoyed it." He said that by working his way up, he is better able to understand what all erewmembers go through. "I have more experience than someone who went through an academy. I am partial to the fo'c'­ sle, but that is about the oidy difference between us," he said. "I encourage more members to get their licenses." When asked how hard it was raising a family and going to sea, Robert shook his head and an­ swered that he was not the right person to ask that question. "My wife had the rougher end. She had to raise three sons." The captain's wife, Dorothy, was spouse at home with sons Robert A. and George as well as Charles." Capt. Darley said the SIU's benefit and vacation programs al­ lowed him to spend more time at home with his young family, more than his own seafaring father was able to do. "The SIU always has been family-oriented. There is a lot of substance to that." When he was 19, Robert Darley was sailing with his father when he suffered a fatal heart attack. This weighed in the back of his mind as he saw his son go to sea on a career that might place them on the same vessel. "I have mixed emotions," the elder Darley stated. "On the one hand, I'd love to have him on my ship. I don't think I would treat him any differently than any other member. However, I don't want him to go through what I went through." Without stopping to think, Charles said he would like one day to serve with his father. "It wouldn't be difficult taking orders from him. I've done it all my life," he said with a smile. 7, V,0'. '• Sm AFL-CIO ^''' '• 'V I 'i'r-'' Vj'|: 4" Bonefoiifs Are SIU's Faniiiy Dynasty Carmelo Bonafont remembered the time he sailed with six other members of his family. They were all part of the unlicensed crew on one ship. "I think the captain was always confiised," he related. "There were seven of us. At payoff, he wanted to make sure he got the right Bonefont so he did everything by social security munber." Carmelo's experience is not as unusual as it may seem. Practi­ cally every SIU member for the last 50 years has had an opportu­ nity to sail with one of the Bonefont or Bonafont family. Union records indicate close to 30 mem­ bers of the clan have sailed with the SIU in all the departmentsdeck, engine and steward. The original SIU member of the family was Felix. He was the first of five brothers to become a mem­ ber when he acquired his book in May 1939 in the port of New York, seven months after the SIU's At­ lantic and Gulf districts had been created. Shortly thereafter came Genaro (August 1941, joining in Balti­ more) and Candido (April 1942, Baltimore). After World War II, they were joined by brothers Ga­ briel (August 1945, Boston), Eduardo (May 1946, New York) and Juan (April 1947, New York) and cousin Bacilio Bonafont (May 1946, New York). In Felix's family the seafaring tradition continues. The most re­ cent addition to the SIU from the Bonefont family is Felix's greatgrandson, Elias, who graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Pi­ ney Point, MD in May 1988. In between came two sons, Felix Jr. (1960, Andrew Furuseth Training School, New York) and Jose (April 1961, Furuseth School). Felix Jr. provided the union with two sons, Rafael (June 1969, Lundeberg School) and David (August 1%9, Lundeberg School). From Gabriel's family, four sons became SIU members: Carlos (October 1960, Furuseth School), Gabriel Jr. (1964, Furuseth School), Juan (November 1966, New York) and Joseph (October 1968, New York). Three of Gabriel's grand­ sons also became members: Ga­ briel III (May 1982, Lundeberg School), Alex (July 1982, Lunde­ berg School) and LaDan (May 1987, Lundeberg School). Genaro had two sons that sailed with the union: Genaro Jr. (Sep­ tember 1957, New York) and Ra­ fael (August 1961, Furuseth School). Rafael's son Ralph Jr. got his book in August 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Cbusin Bacilio Bonafont had four sons join the SIU: Carmelo (Au­ gust 1960, Furuseth School), Luis (October 1%3, Furuseth School), Ramon (August 1%5, New York) and Severiano (December 1%9, San Juan). The fainily has been active in many union activities and beefs. Strike cards, going back to the 1946 general strike, fill Bonefont files. Eduardo Bonefont served as a union patrolman in the port of New York for a time. Newer SIU members of the Bo­ nefont family have joined the union through the entry rating educa­ tional program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Instructors from the union's school have peppered Bo­ nefont files with comments like "good worker," "100 percent ef­ fort" and "desires to make a good seaman." Multiple Bonefonts on a ship have not been unusual. "One time," recalled Ramon, "I was on the same ship with my father and uncle—^three Bonefonts on one ship. I also sailed with Luis, Car­ los and Tito at one time or an­ other." "The Bonefont family is spread out now," said Carmelo, who is currently working as a crane main­ tenance electrician for Puerto Rico Marine. "I have family members in Puerto Rico, New York, Jack­ sonville, even some on the West Coast." When asked why the call to the sea was so strong in the family, Carmelo replied, "I think all of my family wanted to see what was happening in the world. We enjoy being seamen." Plenty ot Seamen Here _L%: Siblings SaH with SIU Should you call the Johnson household of Novato, CA and ask for "SIU member Johnson," the answer you probably would re­ ceive would go something like this: "Which one?" You see, all five of the Johnson siblings have sailed with the Sea­ farers at one time or another. In fact, four of the five still are active members. The oldest of the clan, Michael, traces the family's interest to the sea to the father, Wilbert. "Dad served in the Navy during World War II," Michael said. "That was the only time he was at sea. He met Mom (Lillian) who was a nurse during the war." Michael, 41, recently completed the bosun recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. After serv­ ing in the Army from 1%5 to 1967, Michael started his deck depart­ ment career with the SIU. He sails from the West Coast, mainly on Sea-Land container ships. He paved the way for the rest of the Johnsons. Before brother Kelly graduated from the Lundebeig School in 1976, he volunteered for many union assignments. He began working as a tankerman for Dixie Carriers from 1976 to 1978 before being employed by Crowley Transpor­ tation in Long Beach, CA in 1979. The 32-year-old stiU works on Crowley tugs. Sister Jody, 23, graduated from Piney Point in 1982. She has worked regularly in the steward depart­ ment on passenger ships. Her first jobs were on the Delta Lines. Now she works for American Hawaii Cruises. Brother Patrick, 33, also was a 1982 Piney Point graduate. He went to work on the Long Lines in the deck department for several years before coming ashore. Last but not least is sister Deb­ bie. Like Jody, she has worked steadily in the steward department on the Delta Lines and American Hawaii Cruise Lines passenger vessels. Dpupadail Hunuymuun ! The Fay-Lindsey family mem^ bers not only ship SIU, but they also honeymoon with the union. Donna Fay Lindsey and her newlywed husband John spent part of their summer honeymoon upgrad­ ing at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. Donna, a chief cook, was en­ rolled in the sealift operations course, while John, a member of the MFOW — an SIUNA affiliate. I- was taking the QMED program. Donna's father, Tom Fay, first shipped with the SIU in 1959. Currently Tom, who was one of four brothers who shipped with the union, serves as the SIU's port agent in Honolulu. When asked what he thinks about his daughter being a seafarer and mar^ rying a seafarer, Tom said, "I think it's the greatest thing in the world." , \ Seafarer, David. m This photo of the Bonefont famUy was clipped from the November 1953 issue of the Seafarers LOG. Shipping with the SIU is a family tradition for many members of the union. On these pages, as well as on the following two, the LOG features eight families who have found a way of life in the SIU. Shipping Is a Famiiy Affair Donna Fay Lindsey is pictured between two SIUNA men in her life—^her father and her husband. Left is Tom Fay, the union's Port Agent in Honolulu and right is her husband John Lindsey. 'i 'Si I �• SEAFARCRS LOG 14 p; v V y, - •;il • • J 'W-/'',.'.. •'' ,§• •&V:K, 15 V ''v>3'£ir ;'•.,••>''li-'^^v ' The Haller brothers gather around "Special SIU Dispatcher" and mother, Anna Marie. From the left are Robert, Johnny, Chuck and Joey. • »F-j'-Vi V-. "fr> •. ;• : : / '• . V V • •!.; • • b-(. ; A' • ',. P ,••'• •-•• •. I:,.. 1 .^'T-'fe-v-. • "••E ' ' »'-• '• "• B f ' • '' r:-. •:.• •-,// Darya and Steve Miller visit the coliseum In Rome during their honeymoon break from sailing. JtaiNMarie ilallin'Kspand^ Husband and Wile Tean Foiip Mack Sang MeeilNPS Belleva ID Umradbig When the union's manpower of­ fice needed a member of the Black Gang in a hurry, the official in charge often would call a special "SIU dispatcher" in New Jersey: Anna Marie Haller. There usually was a very good chance that one of Mrs. Haller's four sons, all of whom ship in the engine department, were home. If so, she would ship him out. "She was the best dispatcher we had for a while," recalled Ken Conklin, vice president of the union's Lundeberg School. "We knew that if we called her, she would let us know if a son was available and she would get him out." "I used to hate to hear the phone ring when I was home," her son. Chuck, told the Seafarers LOG. "She would answer it and tell them I was home, even if I had just gotten off a vessel the day before. 1 knew I was going back to work." Chuck has a soft spot in his heart for his mother, despite the fact she shortened several vaca­ tions. "She is something special, raising all four of us boys by her­ self." Although he is not the oldest of the four. Chuck was the first to join the SIU. The 36-year-old has been sailing in the engine depart­ ment since he became a member in the port of New York in 1970. By 1976, Chuck had upgraded to QMED. While studying at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he wrote: "I and all my union brothers owe a lot more to this union than just money alone because when I came into this union I had nothing and no where to go." Since joining. Chuck has partic­ ipated in several union activities. Earlier this year, he spent isome time on the staff of the Lundeberg School. One of his hobbies is box­ ing. He sports a 6-0 amateur re­ cord. Shortly after Chuck joined, his brother, Joey, signed on with the SIU at the port of New York. Joey Haller started sailing in 1970. Joey Haller, 37, is the only brother to pursue a shoreside career. After completing his college degree, he became an official with the Geor­ gia-Pacific Company. Johnny Haller graduated from Piney Point in 1972. His early career was spent on tugs in the inland division'. The 34-year-old now works on deep sea vessels as well. He upgraded to QMED in 1974. The baby of the family, Robert, is a Lundeberg School graduate as well. He began his sea-going career in 1974 and upgraded to QMED in 1976. Like the rest of the family, Robert, 32, sails pri­ marily from the northeast ports. Darya and Steve Miller are true believers in taking advantage of the union's educational opportu­ nities, even if it means an adjust­ ment of the time they spend to­ gether. They are members of the SIU and they are also husband and wife. Both Darya and Steve Miller have worked their way up from entry level personnel at Piney Point. Steve, 32, graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1977 and went to work in the engine de­ partment. The Maryland-native upgraded to QMED in 1982 and now has his third engineer's li­ cense. Darya, 28, started her career in the steward department after grad­ uating the Lundeberg School in 1980. The Rhode Island native finally landed in the deck depart­ ment. She upgraded to AB in 1987. Earlier this year, Darya became the first woman to graduate from the third mate's course at Piney Point. When Darya Marbrook met Steve Miller on the Sea-Land Bos­ ton in 1981, they became friends. She was working as a steward assistant. He was an FOWT. They decided to continue their friendship when they got off the ship as both lived in Baltimore. They started dating when they •'y were ashore. They tried to sail on the same vessels. One thing led to another and Darya and Steve got married in November of 1988. "We get to be with each other about six months out of the year," Darya said. "We have to do a lot of balancing in our schedules and watch when we register. On about half our ships we get to work together." The Millers like being married to someone who understands the industry. "If my husband still shipped and I didn't, I'd really be jealous—especially picking him up at the airport when he just flew in from France or the Islands," Darya Miller said. "With both of us ship­ ping, one person doesn't get stuck with all the paperwork." Steve and Darya Miller like to sail together. Last year they went around the world on a Sea-Land ship. "It was an exciting trip," said Darya. The duty took them from the Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan in the Far East to the U.S. West Coast, back to the Far East, then through the Suez Canal to Italy, Spain and France. The voyage ended in New York City. When the Millers sail together, Darya said they like to explore the cities in which they dock to leam something about the local culture. •.X : SIU Shipping Is A Family Affair - • • /L}-- �MCBKmJ989 Fipst Woinan on Fpeigbler BgMli Gonoralinn Soafaror Proud to Havo Son In SlU Colobpalos Son's Bimiilay Efram Ware recently caught the USNS Harkness, his first ship since graduating from the Lundeberg School, as a steward assistant. He, like others, has followed in the family tradition of sailing. But the path he followed is one blazed by his mother, Lois. Lois Ware not only helped her son join the union, but she paved the way for many women to begin sea-going careers. She became the first woman seafarer to sail a freighter. She caught the American Presidential Lines' President Van Buren in December 1975. "That was at a time when many of the men thought having a woman on a ship would bring bad luck," Ware remem­ bered. On July 8,1985, she became the first woman in the SIU to be a recertified steward. Lois Ware has been sailing in the steward department since 1966 when she started with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on the Matson SS Lurline. Her uncle, Thomas also sailed with the SIU. He lost his life during World War II and is me­ morialized on the plaque in the Paul Hall Maritime Library and Museum at Piney Point. Unlike his mother, Efram would like to sail in the engine depart­ ment once he gets enough time to upgrade, something he already is looking forward to doing. Sailing is "in my family," he said. "I want to give it a try." The California resident said he wanted "to see the rest of the world." Like his mother, he plans to sail primarily from the West Coast. Lois Ware has had many ad­ ventures while sailing. She was onboard the first U.S.-flag com­ mercial ship — the APL's Presi­ dent Taylor — stopped by the Iranians in January 1986 during the Gulf of Oman tanker war. For Lois, one of the highlights of her sailing career was her grad­ uation from the union's Lunde­ berg School recertified steward program. She recalled the day she completed the course, "When I walked across the stage (in Piney Point), I made a speech. 'Nineteen years ago I had a dream to sail in the union. Ten years ago part of that dream came true (sailing on a freighter). Today the whole dream came true as a recertified stew­ ard,' I said." Ware takes pride in having helped her son choose sailing with the SIU as a way of life. Lois Ware's motto in life is to not say something cannot be done until it has been tried. Lois recently completed courses in psychology and algebra at the Lundeberg School. She also took her sealift and LNG exams while there. She said all of these will help her do her job more efficiently. As she looked around the school, she took pride in knowing that she not only helped her son choose the SIU as a way of life but that she also was instrumental in help­ ing other women go to sea. "What I did gave them a chance to sail in any department," she said. "I opened a door and got rid of all the myths that women on ships are a jinx." ^ Joining Scott and his mother Dorothy Petersen (first row) are members of the Lundeberg School's steward crew who prepared Scott's first birthday cake. From left to right are Matthew Scott, Celena, Lloyd Ingram and Nancy Manny. When the son of SIU member James (Jim) Petersen celebrated his first birthday, Jim and his wife Dorothy couldn't think of a better location for the party than the dining room at the union's Lun­ deberg School. After all, said the upgrader, "My son Scott might just be the ninth generation of Petersens to go to sea." Scott's birthday coincided with Jim's upgrading schedule this fall at the Lundeberg School. Dorothy wanted Scott to enjoy his first birthday, so the couple invited family and friends to a celebration. The Lundeberg School's galley crew prepared a "beautiful birth­ day cake," said Dorothy. Jim said, "The party was a lot of fun. It felt good to have the famUy around, they came from all over." AB Jim Petersen's sea-going roots go back seven generations when members of his family sailed on Danish ships. The Petersen family's move to the United States took place when Jim's grandfather left his native Denmark and came to America. The first Petersen in the United States joined the SIU and became a bosun, a position he held until retirement. Jim, now 19 years old, joined the SIU two years ago through the entry rating program at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, MD. His father, Charles H. Petersen, has sailed as a chief electrician with the SIU since 1957. His uncle Einer shipped on the Great Lakes with District 2 MEBA. Jim is not the only Petersen of his generation that sails with SIU. His brother Charles, a QMED, has shipped with the SIU for 19 years. Dorothy and Jim said they would be happy if their one-year-old son continues the family shipping tra­ dition. Jim said, "Many of the members of my family that went to sea didn't have it so good, but shipping has paid off and today we have so many benefits. If my son were to sail I imagine the conditions he'll see will be even better." Dorothy is happy with the Lun­ deberg School's accommodations for spouses and children of upgraders. Besides the help she and Jim received for Scott's birthday celebration, she said, "Everyone here has been so nice to us. The retired SIU members help me look after Scott as do all the upgraders. It's almost as if he has 200 baby­ sitters." �SW&.-SS:;---.' I 16 : •J^';rvrit^-^-.-"' 'y. •i,. A special thanks tO Mr. Gene Taylor for everything he did to help make this time less difficult. (Jod Bless you all. Robert Davis Jr. Houston, Texas Jim GoldeKs Sis Thanks Friends For Making Memorial Special dil. ' -5' S iv,;--- rvir r-%'. To the Editor: I just received the LOG (for the past month). I'd like to thank you for sending the paper in behalf of my brother Jim Colder. The LOG was special to Jim and I feel, not quite the loss, by keeping in touch. I hope to one day be able to see Piney Point where Jim is buried. I thank all Jim's friends for making his memorial service so special. Thank you all. Ev. Eggleston Jim Golder's sister Bird Island, Minnesota "• (C- Robert Davis Jr. Thanks SiU Members for Support r: :ff-: To the Editor: Robert Davis Jr., son of the late Robert Davis Sr., wishes to thank each of the SIU members who extended their expressions of con­ dolence during this time of be­ reavement. !i" • l^' |;i; :i t;3v ri: H; »<i.iji .i-u •-.••.«n».<5A!ti;.'-..J-i^(^lj'.'; i.s'li-iv. •'-A ' : -.-r I'lr.^. /'. cli.. ^SCAFARBS m . Letters to tiie Editor •¥•-' • / iHi J_-;;A!;i:.« '-l- .• •X -r Richard tieffley Sends Greetings To Former Shipmates To the Editor: Just a note to say hello. I was a picket captain up in Philadelphia in the '46 general strike, up on the Schuykill River. Anyone still around? I was just reading the ship's meetings because I wanted to see who were the ships' chairmen. I see Leon Jekot on a Sea-Land Service ship. Hello to all. I did not see one ship hold a minute of silence for all departed Brothers. Don't we do that any­ more? Your old pal, Richard Heffley Cardil^, New Jersey Sailing on the Jeremiah O'Brien Is Recommended for All To the Editor: On October 15, 1989,1 had one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in my last 62 years. I told my wife I had to take that ride aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien up the bay from Redwood City, California to her berth at Pier 3 at For Mason, on the San Francisco waterfront. From the time I went aboard at seven o'clock in the morning until we docked some four hours later, it was pure nostalgia. All of those crewmembers who had devoted their personal time to restoring this Liberty and then manning it were the most congenial, friendly and cooperative that anyone could ask for. There were some 50 or 60 other tourists aboard and of course the old sea stories from the im­ maculate engine room to the bridge were really worth listening to. I got off my last SlU-contracted Liberty in 1945 and headed for my home here in the Midwest so this trip was special. If anyone reading this letter doesn't know about the O'Brien in San Francisco, 1 urge you to inquire if you ever are in that area. Please make an effort to go see this truly labor of love these veteran seamen have been able to accomplish. 1 don't know who will take their places, hope­ fully someone will. And by the way it sure wouldn't hurt to send a donations once in a while to this floating National Liberty Ship Memorial. I'm sure the LOG can help with an address. I still get the Seafarers LOG and enjoy every issue. Herbert M. Widdow^n Carroliton, Illinois Editor's Note: Inquiries on the Jer­ emiah O'Brien Foundation Na­ tional Liberty Ship Memorial can be sent to: Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. Lundeberg School r-l P Graduates CI • •"V _ ^„ '• ' ..;'»faiI,.J:iiiC''^, /; IV' Lifeboat Ready to go Dack to sea with the lifeboat training certificates are upgraders (front row, left to right) Linda Schul, John Rose, (back row) James Boss, Tony Sivola, Shelley Thompson and instructor Jim Moore. «„•••. Fireman Oiler Watertender These SIU members recently graduated from Piney Point as fireman oiler watertenders. From the left are (front row) Dan Asaadi, Mohamed Abdulla, Sean Walker, Phillip Patton, Melvin T. Knox, (second row) Roger Vogeler, Robert Cohen, Jeffrey S. Hailstone, Steve Marcus, Fred Dimino, Edwin Taylor, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., Troy D. Robin, instructor Jim Shaffer, (third row) Michael L. Edvenson, David Jekot, Thomas Williamson, Maurice Elliot, David F. Williams, Rick Leach, Janusz Sowul, (fourth row) James M. Williams, Ernest D. Bemal, Tristan K. Pennewell, Ronald Smith, Robert E. Deutscher, Desmond McKellen, (fifth row) Daniel J. Crean, Glenn P. Barilik, Dennis Clay, (sixth row) William Harris and Michael Manuel. Trainee Lifeboat 447 Class These QMEDs recently acquired their refriger^ion endorsements at the Lundeberg School. They received instruction on principles of compressors, receivers, dehydrators and evaporators. From the left are Bill Payne, Tom Doran, John Hoskins, Steve Brown, Richard Groening, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, Roy E. Matteson and Alberto Garcia. Graduating in November from lifeboat training are trainees (front row, left to right) Jesus M. Torres, Patrick M. Smith, Mike J. Holly, Gene S. deSousa, Matt J. Carr, (second row) Darrell W. Moody, Ray Jenkins, Chad Leaming, Donnie W. Collins II, Sean O'Doherty, Warren Moody, Sean McChesky, Darrin McCabe, (third row) Dave S. Coleman Jr., Dominic J. Ray, M. M. Chester, Robert Getridge III, Mark Kraus, Benjamin W. Magliano II, Steve L. Tebbe and Jeff Peterson. - �MCiMBER/im Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. 'the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes a'nd Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SI U contracts are available in all SlU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SlU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. LEGAL Am The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for leg^ assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile. AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh &. King 100 Biish St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (504) 885-9994 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 539-6%7 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 Ma^achusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago,IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618) 254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free ft'# Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) ^32-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins &Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 1-800-554-8119 (212)421-0017 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 i Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206) 285-3610 ..'/•.A'',,'!" PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SlU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headqua:rters. •• • ® ' 'ft'•'[. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. 'm:. • .y.T/' f: • ft'" EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SlU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SlU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. I • i &- : Machinists Cany Eastern Struggle Into the Coming New Year As 1990 approaches, the SlU continues to assist its labor broth­ ers and sisters in the International Association of Machinists who are on strike against Eastern Air Lines. Across the country. Seafarers are helping by walking picket lines and donating food from their cup­ boards and financial support from their wallets. Frank Ortis, a spokesman for the striking Machinists, said the fact that the SIU remembers helps his members a lot. "We appreciate all that you are doing and the interest that your union has shown," he said recently from his Miami union hall. The Machinists appreciate the SIU's help. Although the pilots and fight attendants unions called off their sympathy strike with the Machin­ ists over Thanksgiving, Eastern's management said there was not room for them. Texas Air Cor­ poration, parent company for Eastern, said the names of the returning strikers would be placed on a list. Former seniority with the company would not be hon­ ored if recalls take place. Those who signed up for work first would be taken first. The sympathy strike, which started when the Machinists were locked out March 3, was called off after President Cleorge Bush vetoed a bill calling for a blueribbon panel to investigate and settle the strike. Bush sided with Frank Lorenzo, Texas Air presi­ dent, by striking down the legis­ lation the night of November 22, a mere 20 minutes before it was to become law. Bush's rationale was that government should not inter­ fere in such a business dispute. Ortis said the Machinists will attempt to override the veto when Congress convenes in January. He said that the action taken by the pilots and flight attendants has not affected the Machinists and that they would continue to pound the pavement until a settlement was reached. Ortis proudly noted of his mem­ bership that "less than 4 percent have crossed the line. Lorenzo needs maintenance for his planes and he doesn't have it as long as we're out." .r# 1:1; J •llf I ' •:? >• SI' ft: f- : :i • I _ White caps are evident as SIU members walk an informational picket line with Machinists outside an Eastern Air Lines office in Washington. . '• �ii«iMi; Aifati ryfifnfii-|»m - ' •sssp^ '4 • ---•• -:fe--?fsV.:¥v - •" • ...iOf J- -»?- ---f-T',- •• ' SOFAKiKLOG .. sOlhO " ^ •. V.--..- . • il UmnlHn€toijf irtlADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC W'-'^ . "i' p -••'1 •"- -• •h - 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 gSA- , BALTIMORE r 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 , • DULUTH : 705 Medical Arts Biiildirig-' Duluth, MN 55802 ^ (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON •> • ^ 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. :? Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 £ JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St: Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. : " ff--' I '^i' i'%: I' '" I '''!ir:C>. -vy;::-,:, (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 I( ' [y (504) 529-7546 Cyllai NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 ,, ; PHILADELPHIA •y;ya^|^y 2604 S. 4 St. H ; Philadelphia, PA 19148 ' • (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 : SAN FRANCESCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 ' " -\ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 1 ,'V' ' ^ ""-I •- ^licy Hap SGa® HEip vou.' •v-o.- . ,# - Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ? New York I Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 m •.4.y«fyg5 . k'. 3 2 40 -> Z 18 1 Z - ::23s Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i I St. Louis ,i Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED Ml Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 4 1 6.. 4 4 6 6 5 6 1 ,6 6 9 17 18 19 10 18 9 3 1 ;,2 1 ' 0 2 7 ^ 7/ 4 2 ,^02 • 5 1 17 6 7 12 6 0 17 7 9 27 7 2 44 10 10 28 '' 2 V- 43 ' 11 7 31 2 ' " 4 48 a:: 12 . .,.5 . _ 14 «. 4 ." ' 2 , . 26 y::.5' 4 28 2 6 65 5 2 12 1 0 19 3 11 4 6 18 .: ,.9_ 7 I2^^^'7V45 14 ' 8 7 -ty 40 , 10, t T Z z z 2z 1 0 0 4 2 0 ' 2 268 58 49 405 100 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •T 34 16 10 0 2 5 ~ 0 4 ,9 >J 0 7 4 3 0 5 13 5 3 15 27 3 29*yyy: 7 4 19 2 14 20 4 6 17 4 2 13 0 6 15 3 > yi * ^ 7 7 8 11 9 3 1 10 13 0 082 A Hi 65 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ! i >2 '• . 2 . 4 0 n ' .. • ,4. 146 -i'l-.v-iXirii 11 74 12# 96 46 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 8 10 V ' 0 0 "1' 5 0 9 3 5 1 5 12 >Yi.# il 16 3 3 9 7 10 10 2 8 1 ' •_'i - ^ -: [P«. 0mm '-> Totals All Departments 711 412 352 578 312 251 124 1,066 491 476 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,265 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,265 jobs shipped, 578 jobs or about 45 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people: A total of 124 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,089 jobs have been shipped 'V - f �19 DECEMBER, 1989 Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1989 L^Lakes JaHuaiy NP—Noh Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT n 45 25 / ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' ^ • STEWARD DEPARTMENT • • 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ,0 ^ ,• :d ' 0;.' 19 .•_ 32 .•,^. is Totals All Departments 0 30 33 0 78 38 0 32 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for iniand Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 1 Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York ^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville : San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 m,mo' 26 0. ^ 13 . 0 p 0 1 1 iodiS^?'0, 0 43 0 17 v;- 2-.,'.- 4 0 0 33 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 15 0 0 0 22 0 0 46 0 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 2 0 0 \.20 1 d 0 0 7 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Iii70 'i; 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 -J)': 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 Q •'^4'ai" 25'CI ' 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 0 n 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 2 8 Piney Point Monday, January 8 New York Tuesday, January 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, January 10 Baltimore Thursday, January 11 Norfolk Thursday, January 11 Jacksonville Thursday, January 11 Algonac Friday, January 12 Houston Tuesday, January 16 New Orleans Tuesday, January 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 17 San Francisco Thursday, January 18 Wilmington Monday, January 22 Seattle Friday, January 26 San Juan Thursday, January 11 St. Louis Friday, January 19 Honolulu Friday, January 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 17 Jersey City Wednesday, January 24 New Bedford Tuesday, January 23 I'X' :ry J#' .•) .vX Math port's meeting sierts at 10:30 a.m. ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters ' 1 0 •' 0 46 •g--; 0 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 33 0 '0 29 -O- •xx:X-o 1 0 0 •0 0 2 0 .0 0 6 0 0 9 * •••Xv PERSONALS 2 0 0 :xxi : -vo V.--. :r-2^. 0 0 4 &SiO^ 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 64 78 208 135 20 76 39 30 79 Totals All Departments -Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mouthy ™ ,h„ Reach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. JAMES BOYLE Please call Lance Padgett col­ lect at (301) 737-2597 or contact headquarters and ask for exten­ sion 247. • f f-x' WALTER "SKIPPY" CHIPMAN Please contact Capt. Brown's son, Richard at (800) 922-5880. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Heaitb Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your . dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. • .l- "'V'-fe i- ..... x.-'' 1. •. ; �tm .;K iX-. •'X,imx; I 20 " SeAFARERS LOG -. ,- J \ • •' , •• •• . f-V'X , ' uigest of Meetiiigo TRR fonowhig sMfpk mkmt^mimi a samfilhig of tHemmf meetiag nports tkoW noofnt R^ oioiM fnm lis ships anoml tliB wOM^ 'If-i • r- { -' Ships mhmtas ammikmoS hp tt« tmioa's eohbsict deparShot^ bsuos npulrihg attonlioo OR rosoiiitlott an adtkes^ bp We UBSRIY BEIU (Liberty Maritime Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director C. Boudreau, Deck Delegate Winston A. Dodson, Engine Delegate Jimmie Nicholson, Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. Chairman reported com­ pany upgraded living conditions on vessel, reminded crew to keep ship clean and to not track grease and oil into living quarters. Treasurer an­ nounced $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bo­ sun thanked for providing video­ tapes. Steward department thanked for making crew fat. Next ports: Singapore and Los Angeles. SUGAR ISUmOlR (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 17 — Chairman P. Laborde. Secretary R. Young, Educa­ tional Director C. Hall, Deck Dele­ gate James Crane. Chairman informed crew that previous situa­ tion regarding meeting minutes was being investigated by union. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. Engine and steward delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Contract suggestion: members should be able to retire at full pay after 20 years of sea time. Crew re­ quested dryer be fixed, new washer for street clothes be installed and new carpet be laid for cabins. Stew­ ard department thanked for job well done. AUK BOhimiAM (Maersk Lines), Oc­ tober 15 ^ Chairman W. Byrne, Secretary G. Shirley, Educational Director J. E. Williams. Chairman stressed importance of reporting for . duty on time. He would like AB's to have more training. Secretary re­ minded crew next repatriation to U.S. would be November 22. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT, deck and steward delegates reported none. Crew asked contract depart­ ment to look into getting 14 days of vacation under Maersk contract. Next port: Diego Garcia. AMSRKAM UGU (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 15 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Clay bom. Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reminded crew of October 23 payoff in Savannah. No beefs or disputed OT reported. August Sea­ farers LOG received and distributed. Steward department thanked by crew. Next ports: Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. BROOKS RAMGi (lOT), October 28 — Chairman Robert Edwards, Secre­ tary J. Pitetta, Educational Dirtector J. Fair. Chairman reported chief en­ gineer will get parts to repair wash­ ing machine. He said new VCR on­ board. He announced vessel would be in port about 40 hours for re­ pairs. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. ONfF fRUUR (Cove Shipping), Octo­ ber 29 — Chairman C. E. Pryor, ... Secretary Robert L. Scott, Deck Delegate B.B. Bom, Steward Dele­ gate L. Jordan. Chairman reported launch service not provided while i ship in port for Columbus Day. He noted water on vessel is bad. Secre­ tary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer sought donations for ship's fund. All dele­ gates reported disputed OT and en­ gine delegate reported beef. Steward department thanked for excellent food. Chief cook asked that work be done on galley equipment. Next port: Houston. GfflHIilU (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 16 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director Robert Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Delegate J. Barone, Steward Dele­ gate Peter Mazzitelli. Chairman an­ nounced payoff for October 18. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested VCR exchange so threespeed tapes could be played and crew could view their own videos. Water fountain placed outside mess so people who are not crewmembers will stay out of galley. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. m ARItS (ETC), October 8 — Chair­ man W. Mitchell, Secretary D. Para­ dise, Educational Director R. Rob­ ertson, Deck Delegate J. Graham, Steward Delegate G. Evans. Chair­ man said all going well. He asked crewmembers to keep noise level down and to contribute to SPAD and upgrade. Secretary asked mem­ bers to clean rooms when leaving and prepare clean linen for new members. Treasurer announced $280 in ship's fund after purchasing recre­ ational equipment and donating $200 to buy refrigerators for rooms. No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Himeji, Japan. IMG TAURUS (ETC), October 22 — Chairman Robbynson Suy, Secre­ tary Doyle Comelius, Educational Director Bmce Smith, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Kahl, Engine Delegate Charles Dahlhaus, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. Secret^ thanked everyone for keeping Crew lounge clean. Treasurer announced $410 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done, es­ pecially at pool parties. Next port: Tobata. IMG VIRGO (ETC), October 29 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary N. Duhe, Educational Director P. Wolf, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin. Steward Delegate William Christmas. Chairman welcomed new members aboard. He reported telex advising crew to beware of contami­ nated food and cigarettes in Indone­ sia. He asked members to be con­ siderate of others who might be sleeping when playing tapes or ra­ dio. Treasurer reported $14.40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making crew quarters V- -• .n habitable and for having food ready when members arrived at shipyard. OVEISfilS MEW YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), October 19 •— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary N. Evans, Edu­ cational Director E. Self, Deck Del­ egate J. Poleate, Engine Delegate C. Edwards, Steward Delegate J. Ortiz. Chairman noted payoff upon arrival in Nederland, TX. He asked anyone injured to report to medical officers so record would be kept. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested second washing machine for cleaning leisure clothing. Oil and paint from cleaning of work clothes has been getting on other clothing. Steward department thanked for fine work. Next port: Nederland, TX. Muao SAM JUAM (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), October 23 — Chairman Ron­ ald Mena, Secretary Carroll C. Kenny, Educational Director C. J. Gallagher. Crew asked negotiating committee to look into an emer­ gency leave provision in contract for members who have a death in their immediate family. Steward delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Arrangements are being made to have separate tapes for crewmembers and officers. Members asked to care for new fur­ niture installed in lounge. Steward department thanked for excellent job. Sfil-14iV0iin4MIC (Sea-Land Service), October 15 — Chairman R. Short, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Di­ rector A. Cuevas. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would be held upon arrival in Houston on October 23. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested microwave oven and radio for lounge. Crew noted problems with ship's heating system. Crew asked for consideration to raise pensions to equal social secu­ rity. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Charleston, Port Everglades, Hous­ ton and Jacksonville. SEA-IAMB EMIERPRISE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 15 — Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary G.S. Lynch, Ed­ ucational Director James E. Rob­ erts, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Joseph Collins, Steward Delegate John Col­ lins. Chairman thanked members for keeping ship sailing smoothly. Sec­ ret^ announced ship entering yard . soon and members should inform department delegates of needed re­ pairs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine chow and cookouts. Crew told movie library was quite large be­ cause of volunteer movie recorders. Next port: Long Beach, CA. MiDUOYD HUDSOM (Sea-Land Service), October 1 — Chairman E. Bronstein. Secretary R. Connolly, Edu­ cational Director M. Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Pedro Santiago, Steward Delegate Angel Correa. Crew asked union to look into cost of living raises for pensioners. Stew­ ard department praised for good food and ship's cleanliness. Crew reported problem with lookout get­ ting sick from stack gases. Next port: Houston, TX. OVaSSRS AUa (Maritime Overseas), October 9 — Chairman S.W. Copeland, Secretary C. Loper Jr., Educa­ tional Director A.D. Bombita Jr., Deck Delegate Troy Smith. Chair­ man announced chief mate thanked crew for supreme job during recent refiieling-at-sea maneuvers with 7th Fleet. Chairman reminded crew to have drug tests before returning to vessel. Secretary thanked crew for making steward department job eas­ ier during exercises by being prompt for meals. Education^ director trying to institute physical fitness program by getting more equipment onboard. Treasurer reported $240 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers requested payoff in foreign port take place with American currency unless ship's check is requested. Steward depart­ ment, especially chief cook, thanked for fine job. Next port: Subic Bay, Philippines. SEA-IAMB EXnORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 8 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman re­ ported microwave replaced and new television ordered. He said payoff will take place in Long Beach, CA rather than Oakland, CA. Members getting reliefs reminded to have upto-date drug tests before returning to vessel. Treasurer stated $317 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Contract department asked to investigate matter of a member keeping accrued day off if it was not taken before signing off for relief. Next port: Long Beach, CA. OVftSEiS HARRIETTE (Maritime Over­ seas), October 13 — Chairman Ray E, Todd, Secretary Vincent San­ chez, Deck Delegate William Cronan, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman announced vessel will be in New Orleans for three to seven days before leaving for Alex­ andria, Egypt. He said crewmem­ bers should be home for Christmas. He warned members about using tools that are not American made that could be substandard and un­ safe. No beefs of disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested television antenna in crew's lounge be checked. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-IAMB HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), October 24 ^ Chairman Joseph SanFilippo, Secretary Jose M. Bayani. Educational Director James J. Flynn, Deck Delegate W. Douglas, Engine Delegate James Brown. Chairman reported all fine onboard. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping lounge and mess areas clean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted air conditioning not working properly. Steward department thanked for outstanding job. SA Clarence L. Page and DEU Yahya S. Ali thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: Oakland, CA. OVERSEAS JOVa (Maritime Overseas), October 15 — Chairman Duane E. Stevens, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director O. Pariama, Steward Delegate Samuel Johnson. Secretary requested members stay out of g^ley at night. He announced steward would be leaving for one trip and chief cook would relieve him. Educational director stressed need for upgrading at Lundeberg School. He announced availability of tape on ship's safety equipment and procedures. Treasurer asked for do­ nations to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to separate plastics from trash as bosun has to keep track of dis­ posal. Next ports: Baltimore, New York and Boston. SEi-liUVD MAVIGA70R (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 14 — Chairman E. Cain, Secretary John Alamar. Chair­ man reported matter of being taken from wheel while ship at sea settled by Honolulu port agent. Secretary stated problems concerning duties of DEU settled. Treasurer announced Continued on page 21 . - .'A""- - . • --'I,. • 'V '% '' J' �V •• riff Y • DCaUBiR, 1989 21 Continued from page 20 $89.39 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew would like ad­ vances during stops in Honolulu, Guam and Okinawa or Taiwan. Members asked for contract and welfare information. Next port: Long Beach, CA. m-lAHD nCER (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — Chairman Emilio V. Sierra, Secretary J. Williams, Edu­ cational Director C.R. Dunn, Deck Delegate H.F. Morris, Engine Dele­ gate R.J. Butch. Chairman reported microwave oven and air conditioning not working. He discussed keys, bus service for crew and issue of pen­ sion increases. Secretary noted lack of ventilation in galley. No beefs or disputed OT. Because of unrest in area of Manila Bay, Philippines — where vessel is docked — crew re­ quested bus service to go into town. Steward department thanked for job well done. Sa-UND mOiR (Sea-Land Service), October 5 — Chairman A.L. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Director M.L. Mefferd. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for ar­ rival in Long Beach, CA. Crew re­ minded to clean dryer after use. Steward said new toaster arriving for mess. Steward department thanked for fine job. SEA-UND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), October 14 — Chairman F. Adams, Secretary Juan Gonzalez, Engine Delegate Ernesto Pagan, Steward Delegate Roberto Arana. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He announced everything running smoothly. Educational di­ rector urged members to read Sea­ farers LOG from cover to cover. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT from deck and steward delegates. Crew asked that dirt be removed from air vents. Steward department sought one hour pay per day for cleaning rooms. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA'IAHD VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), October 28 -^-Chairman G. Poer, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Director R. Risbeck. Chairman stated all going well on vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like new movies. Steward de­ partment thanked for good job. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 5GT MAW KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship Co.), October 17 — Chairman posted headquarters report referring to garnishment of vacation pay for tax purposes. He announced payoff would take place on October 19. He thanked everyone for cooperation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to send in­ formation on 1989 EPA monies due ship's crew. Steward department thanked for providing A-1 food. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 15 — Chairman Fred Sellman, Secretary R. Jones, Educa­ tional Director J. Badgett, Deck Delegate Teddy Daniels, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haney, Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Aldridge. Chair­ man reminded crew they would be first Americans many Poles in Gdynia had seen. He asked crew to make best impression possible. Sec­ retary noted letter to Lech Walesa from SlU President Michael Sacco and speech in New Orleans by SIU Vice President Thomas Glidewell had been posted. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reaf­ firmed Seahawk's policy of no alco­ holic beverages aboard. Violation of Sif • ••• system in lounge. Steward depart­ ment thanked for good job, espe­ cially poolside barbecues. Next port: Oakland. NEDUOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educa­ tional Director Mike Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Terry Preston, Stew­ ard Delegate Gina Lightfoot. Chairman reported on U.S. govern­ ment's zero tolerance policy. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT raised by engine and . steward delegates. Crew thanked CC Gina Lightfoot and GSU Vern Payne for excellent job in steward department. AKSS USNS Hess gangway watch AB Richard Lujan pictured while the vessel was, docked in Singapore. rule would mean discharge for cause. Hats off to steward depart­ ment for making trip good. Next port: Gdynia, Poland. STAR OP TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 29 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary T. Fletcher, Educational Director James Gaines, Deck Delegate Geof­ frey Brecht, Steward Delegate Frank Howard. Chairman reported excel­ lent trip with very good crew and officers. He asked members to leave rooms clean when leaving ship. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew about cargo preference laws to help union obtain more cargo from runa­ way vessels. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew asked that ship get satellite antenna. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), October 29 — Chairman G. L. Hoover, Secretary Curtis Phillips, Educational Director Mark Grendahl, Deck Delegate Mar­ shall Airey, Steward Delegate Lionel St. Julien. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for great meals. Crew would like ice machine repaired and remote control acquired for VCR. Next port: Long Beach, CA. USNSALTAIR (Bay Tankers), October 15, 1989 — Chairman Larry A. Ambrous. Secretary T. Wright, Educa­ tional Director B. Ball. Chairman re­ ported ship running smoothly. He announced deck department submit­ ting repair list before vessel arrived in Savannah, GA and asked other departments to do the same. Secre­ tary noted repairs needed in some rooms and in forward lounge refrig­ erator. Educational director said ship could use additional VCR and more tapes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine job. Moment of si­ lence was observed for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Sa­ vannah, GA. m AQUARIUS (ETC), November 14 — Chairman U. Veach, Secretary Frank Robertson, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Ran­ dall Firestine, Steward Delegate Re­ becca Sleeper. Chairman told mem­ bers to watch themselves when ashore in Indonesia. He urged crew to exercise caution shopping be­ cause some items that are legal in Indonesia are illegal in United States. Secretary stated drug testing is for real and help is available if needed. Members reminded to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treas­ urer noted $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. LN6 CAPRICORN (ETC), November 13 — Chairman J. W. Garner, Secre­ tary R. Adams, Deck Delegate B. Gillis, Engine Delegate T. R. Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Chairman announced vessel going into yard in February. Treas- . urer reported $560 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs in deck or steward depart­ ments. Galley crew received vote of thanks. Next port: Osaka, Japan. MAERSK CONSTEUATION (Maersk Lines), November 13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla. Secretary Pat Briggs, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Del­ egate Robert Trainor, Engine Delegate Eddie McClain, Steward Delegate Carlton Griffin. Secretary noted microwave ovens ordered dur­ ing last trip had not arrived; how­ ever, broken television replaced and VCR and radio fixed. Educational director stated two members going to Piney Point to upgrade at end of voyage. Treasurer listed $217.30 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested clarifi­ cation of overtime, permanent jobs and transportation procedures in contract with Maersk Lines. Crew said mail service is slow and should be investigated. Also, larger coffee system is needed. CE Ralph Baker thanked for repairing entertainment WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), October 22 — Chairman Dana M. Cella, Secre­ tary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educa­ tional Director John T. Ross. Edu­ cational director announced Coast Guard is seeking new regulations re­ quiring documents to be renewed every five years. Crew asked for more information on that and ,drug testing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Company will provide cable television aboard at cost of $12.50 per man and company will make up difference. ROKR (Ocean Carriers), November 5 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate F. Brown, Steward Delegate 1. Monassar. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in January. He re­ minded members to register when getting off and to stay in touch with union about recrewing ship. He said new washer and dryer would be in­ stalled at shipyard. Treasurer stated $87 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Bosun thanked deck department for work when ship refueled in Diego Garcia. Crew re­ quested juice be kept in pantry re­ frigerator during day and larger sheets for beds be acquired. Next ports: Singapore and Subic Bay. SEA-IAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), November 5 — Chairman P. Gallagher, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Deck Delegate Clyde B. Luse, En­ gine Delegate John Day, Steward Delegate Jake Dusich. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in sep­ arating plastics. He said crew had questions concerning breaking of watches in port when stay is less than 24 hours. Secretary asked all members to leave rooms clean when they are being replaced. Treasurer announced $40 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. (Trew asked for new washing machine. Steward department thanked for good meals, service and salad bar. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-IAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.A. Zurick, Educational Director Daniel Compeau, Deck Delegate George Vukmir, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Treasurer said $23 left in movie fund after 46 movies purchased. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT given by engine and steward delegates. Bosun reminded crew to lock movies while in port. Crew wished CE Daniel Compeau long and happy retirement when he leaves vessel and presented him with cake. Brother Compeau began sailing in 1944. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 'i- . i: • • V:^i ..ft sfl •iH. . �f -gJiflnHVrtT M* iL. jB'jntfic* - \S:'; '•) saifARCRsm 22 '•' • - '• i •:Pr -•::':0->g:;: Final Deep Sea ALFRED AAVA Alfred Aava, 81, passed away November I. The Estonian native joined the SIU in November 1943 in the port of Norfolk. He worked in the engine department. Brother Aava collected his first union pension check in August 1973. . v, .,.: '• >•: ••t. •','•• ' -• A& •%-^r• M'' -•I'- 'V" '^' JAMES COLOSIMO James Colosimo, 26, died in September. Bom in Langhorae, PA, he served in the Army from 1980 to 1982. Brother Colosimo started his deck department career as a 1987 graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He was an active member at the time of his death. JACOB COOK Jacob Cook, 84, passed away November 4. Although he was born in Holland, he served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In August 1948, Brother Cook acquired his SIU book in the port of Baltimore. He retired from the steward department in June 1970. His wife, Ann, survives him. MACARIO B. HIDALGO Macario B. Hildalgo, 85, died November 16. He was born in the Philippines. Brother Hidalgo received his SIU permit in May 1957 in the port of Seattle under the name of Macario Delores. The steward department veteran began his retirement in May 1977. HAROLD L. MOORE Harold L. Moore, 62, passed away October 21 at the Houston (TX) Methodist Hospital. He served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1950 after joining the SIU in December 1944 in the port of New York. Although he began his sailing career in the deep sea division. Brother Moore also held a full inland book. The black gang member upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974 and 1977. Funeral services were held October 24 in his native Gainesville, FL. He is survived by his stepmother, Berta Thomas Moore; a daughter, Marilyn J. Mollman; a sister, Dorothy Sanders, and a brother, Mitchell Moore. ALF O. OLSEN Alf O. Olsen, 70, died November 17. Brother Olsen, who was born in Norway, joined the union in February 1944 in the port of New York. The deck department veteran walked picket duty during the union's 1961 strike. He began receiving his pension in May 1982. ESTEBAN OQUENDO Esteban Oquendo, 72, died September 24. The steward department member was bom in Puerto Rico. He received his SIU book in February 1944 in the port of New York. His wife, Fannie, survives him. CONSORCIO RADIOS Consorcio Radios, 81, passed away November 20. The Philippines native became a book member in August 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Radios served in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Blanche. DONALD K. POILLON Donald K. Poillon died October 14 in Honolulu. Brother Poillon worked several years aboard both the SS Constitution and SS Independence in the engine department. He was an active member at the time of his death. Inland BEVERLY E. DUNSTON Beverly E. Dunston, 86, passed away November 11. The Virginia native joined the SIU in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. He worked on McAllister Brothers vessels as a captain. Boatman Dunston retired in November 1968. His wife, Vemetta, survives him. ELLIS G. FOSTER Ellis G. Foster, 49, died August 26. Bom in Belhaven, NC, he became a union member in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Foster worked in the deck department as a mate and captain. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and three children, Paula, Ellis and Loretta. FRANCIS LEE LANDRY Francis Lee Landry, 22, was involved in a fatal car accident September 4 in St. Martin Parish, LA. He sailed as a deckhand. He was buried September 5 in his native Amaudville, LA. He is survived by his wife, Ida; his mother, Laura, and his father, Curley. RALPH T. MEGEE Ralph T. Megee, 86, passed away May 5. The Delaware native joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed most of his life on Independent Towing Company boats as a captain. Boatman Megee was buried May 8 at Prince George's Cemetery in Dagsboro, DE. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Ralph Jr. WILLIAM WOYTOVITCH William Woytovitch, 74, died October 4. He served in the Army from 1941 to 946. Boatman Woytovitch joined the SIU,in April 1%1 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Woytovitch sailed in the steward department on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. His wife, Irene, survives him. Correction In the October 1989 issue of the Seafarers LOG, the obituary for Brother Jack W. Spencer Jr. inadvert­ ently left out some of his surviving family members. From correspondence re­ ceived by the LOG, sur­ viving him besides his wife, Thelma, are three daughters. La Verne Mol­ lis, Trinia Hayes and Mar­ ian Washington; five sons, Jackie Spencer, Michael Spencer, Londell Wash­ ington, Ray Anthony Spencer and Carlos Eaves; and seven grand­ children as well as his for­ mer wife, Virgil Lee Wells. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supple­ mentary Pension Trust Fund EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Inter­ nal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT YOUR RIGHTS TO 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. Transactions in excess of ,5 percent of plan assets. 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,638,890. These expenses included $150,152 in administrative expenses and $1,488,738 in benefits paid to partici­ pants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,277 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 $10,868,175 as of December 31,1988, compared to $10,841,812 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $26,363. This increase included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the dilference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for these assets. The plan had a total income of $1,665,253, including employer contributions of $537,313, gains of $406,075 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $721,865. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS •9 '••':• An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and 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 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 N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20216. �v.; if* ko; -fi DtCmBER, 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE AH Pngtms An GnnJ to Impmo Job SkUh of SlU Htomhon ond to Fnmoto tho Amorican Maiitimo fudustry January-March 1990 The following is the current course schedule for January-March 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. , ^ ^ • •; Completion Date "Course May 11 QMED—Any Rating February 16 FlremanAVatertender and Ofll^ f April 27 , H March 2 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 30 : Marine Electronics Technician February 2 ,, Diesel Engine Technology February 2 Hydraulics March 2 Welding April 13 ' • Pumproom Maintenance & Operations April 27 Electro-Hydraulics All students in the Engine Department will have a two week. Sealift'rf-i Familiarization class at the end of their regtdar course. Check-In Date February 19 January 8 March 19 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 February 5 March 5 March 19 Ciieck-In Completion Date Date Februarys March 16 January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 March 19 March 30 Simulator Shiphandling January 22 February 2 IViarch 5 March 16 Third Mate January 29 May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations tSi Maintenance course must he taken. Uie Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks injength. Check-In Completioii Date Date Course February 16 January 8 School Equivalency (GED) AprO 14 March 5 February9 January 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) April 13 March 5 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 March 23 February 12 January 19 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 29 February 16 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will he offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 Completion Check-In Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification (Last) (First) (Middle) Address. (City) Telephone. (Zip Code) Seniority " (Area Code) CPR: • Yes No • — : ——- With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #_ DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) DATE. SIGNATURE. I Am in(eres(ed in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or lndica(ed Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Takea. No^ Primary Language Spoken. Mo./Day/Year Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ No • Date Available for training Date of Birth si "Vi - •Ar - DECK AB/Sealifl ls( Class Pilot Third Mate _ Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation . • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding 3 Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT n Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No Iransportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: , , Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Pincy Point. MD. 20674 I2«9 • • •li ' '''M •,;|V .V January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May 11 Firefighting; • Yes (Street) (State) Completion Date March 5 May 7 FULL 8-week Sessions • Yes UpgnMni Applkafion _ Check-In Date January 29 March 26 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Nam( ' SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1990 February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations, course must he taken. ;? I • Recertification Programs Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) if V .J-:.'': 1990 Adult Education Schedule Steward Upgrading Courses 'I Cngine Upgrading Courses Dedr Upgnding Counes Coui^ Abie Seaman Lifeboatman I �: • J.-,—"."V ;r SUFARCKSWG '• \ f \ S.'sT:-'- SEAEimXiS •I HAS ANYONE SEEN THESE CHILDREN? December, 1989 Volume 51, Number 12 Seafarer 1989 Activities Reflected in World Ivents - a ^v'- 'i >T« .-V ' • • . MV.: '•• '"ir- • .'i'. t'-'i? • :•% -it I • 'i '. . As is not unique for those whose livelihood takes them to every comer of the globe, Seafarers found themselves on the front lines of history again in 1989. Whether in peace or conflict, shipping actively reflected headline-making events around the world. As the communist states of Eastern and Central Europe crum­ bled, SlU-manned vessels pulled into the port of Gdynia, Poland carrying American food cargoes to assist the new government led by the democratic trade union movement in its stmggle to lift the Polish people out of the despair and destitution in which the com­ munist dictatorship had kept them. .. n i'-; .Vi , •h . •. ''f .}• ;;V\ ;||':;v::®v:;.:: cm ;••:,:•• '-• The smokestack of the Francis Hammer docked in Jacksonville. As a result of policies instituted by Gorbachev, American access to the Soviet Union was increased. Thus it was that SIU crews took the Julius Hammer and Francis Hammer, filled with liquid fertili­ zer, to Soviet farmers in the Ukraine. The product carriers, prior to this fall, had been non­ union, but now are operated by SlU-contracted Ocean Shipholding. J' -?r Readiness Record Set The U.S. government's battle with Panamanian strong-arm ruler Manuel Noriega brought the SIUcrewed USNS Bellatrix to Panama carrying Army cargo in late spring. The SIU and District 2 MEBA, the two unions responsible for supplying personnel for the-Mili­ tary Sealift Command vessel, set a readiness record in having the vessel become fully operational. All crewmembers were onboard and the ship was ready to sail only 22 hours after receiving the acti­ vation command, beating MSC's requirement of 96 hours by three days. During 1989, the SIU repeatedly called to the attention of govern­ ment policy-makers the hollowness of the so-called theory of "effective U.S. control" over American-owned runaway flag vessels. In light of the American government's beef with Noriega, Panamanian-flag vessels, while owned by U.S. citizens, hardly could be considered militarily use­ ful, the union noted. Late in the year, the Bush administration an­ nounced Panamanian-flag vessels would not be allowed entry in U.S. ports. SIU Sets Up OU SpiU Training In the United States and throughout the world, environ­ mental concerns dominated public debate. Immediately following the oil spill created by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez in the Prince William Sound of Alaska, the SIU developed and implemented a training course for Seafarers in spill prevention and containment techniques. Seafarers on U.S.-flag vessels began separating plastics from their garbage in a worldwide effort to prevent marine pollution. The attempts of some American companies to wipe out the security attained by their workers were highlighted by bitter strikes in 1989. The most critical involved the ma­ chinists at Eastern Air Lines, coal workers at the Pittston Company and telephone workers at the re­ gional phone companies. Contin­ uing the SIU's longstanding tra­ dition of aiding brother and sister trade unionists, white capped Sea­ farers walked these unions' picket lines in the course of the year. Government Orders Drug Testing Domestic concerns over the pervasive use of drugs brought harsh regulations on testing for usage of chemical substances among transportation workers, in­ cluding seamen on U.S.-flag ves­ sels. The SIU joined with the Transportation Institute — a man­ agement research organization — in challenging the government-im­ posed measures, noting foreignflag vessels in U.S. ports were excluded, individual rights to pri­ vacy were circumvented and mar­ itime employers were forced to act as government agents. While the lawsuit made its way through the courts, pre-employ­ ment drug testing procedures for Seafarers went into effect. The new program was instituted with very few glitches. By the end of the 1989, the fej^eral district judge assigned to the lawsuit had not ruled on the legality of the other four kinds of drug testing man­ dated by Department of Trans­ portation and U.S. Coast Guard regulations — periodic, probable cause, random and post accident. In a year in which the last four months saw a series of natural disasters. Seafarers continued the maritime tradition of assistance to those in distress. Rallying to the aid of the victims of Hurricane Hugo, SIU members supplied gen­ erators, organized food and ma­ terial drives and assisted in ship­ ping and distributing the collected goods. The SlU-contracted Crow­ ley TMT shipping line donated trailers and transportation of the emergency supplies. In San Francisco, after the Oc­ tober 17 earthquake hit, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, members of the SIU's Government Services Division sprang into action, as­ sisting Military Sealift Command Pacific's office staff clean up and reorganize. Close to Home In his first year as president of the union following his election by the membership, Michael Slacco began a series of steps to stream­ line and make the union's opera­ tion more effective and better able to serve the members' needs. High on the list was a series of actions to improve the communications between union representatives and SIU members at sea and ashore. Keeping Seafarers abreast of changes in maritime technology was a top priority of the union and its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The Lundeberg School instituted new classes in marine electronics, ship handling and oil spill prevention and con­ tainment, and incorporated the newest Red Cross life saving tech­ niques into the standard Curricu­ lum. The union and its welfare plan distributed educational materials on the subject of AIDS and HIV infection to SIU members and co­ ordinated with contracted com­ panies to address work-place re­ lated issues. Constant Vigilance in Washington There was in 1989 the usual need for the union to maintain its con­ stant battle against those who would destroy the Joneis Act, cargo preference and the other legisla­ tive provisions which are basic to the maritime industry's survival. The union, working in concert with a coalition of maritime groups, was extremely active in seeking removal of maritime from the dis­ cussions on service industries from the world trade talks known as GATT. Maritime interests beat back a vituperous attack on cargo pref­ erence late this year. Taking ad­ vantage of an emotional issue farm interests attempted to exempt government-generated food car­ goes to Poland from the nation's cargo preference laws. A united maritime industry and its friends in congress succeeded in defeating the proposal. , Once again it was demonstrated on numerous occasions through­ out the year that support of SPAD is fundamental to the union's sur­ vival. Angelina Gonzales Jacob Gonzales Parent Is Suspect In Gonzales Case Angelina and Jacob Gonzales have been missing for nearly two years. Like many of the cases that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children handles, they are suspected of being kid­ napped by a non-custodial parent. Their mother last saw them on May 20, 1988 in San Bemadino, CA. Angelina was seven, Jacob was just one month short of his sixth birthday. The National Center has at­ tracted a great deal of attention in recent years as a result of several highly-publicized child-kidnap­ ping cases. But of the 24,000 cases the National Center has handled since its inception several years ago, only 511 involve abductions by strainers. A majority of the cases, 13,000, involve runaway children. The re­ mainder of the missing children, about 10,000, are like Angelina and Jacob Gonzales—kidnapped by non-custodial parents. In addition to providing a net­ work for information about miss­ ing children, the National Center serves other valuable functions. The campaign sends a message to all parents to be aware of their children's activities, and to work through legal channels in custody cases. Just as important, it provides support for the parents of missing children. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CREWS MAN TWO FORMER EXXON TANKERS SIU RETIREE SOKOL, WHO ESCAPED NAZIS, GETS BID TO RETURN TO NATIVE POLAND FORMER EXXON TANKERS ADDED TO MARITIME OVERSEAS FLEET DREAM COMES TRUE FOR BOSUN STANLEY SOKOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNION’S 1990 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1966 SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NOW A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE DRUG TESTING MEASURES START DEC. 21 SIU AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE LAWSUIT STILL BEFORE JUDGE GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LUELLEN RUNS CLEAN SHIP PAY RAISES GO BACK TO ’87 FOR SIU GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS MARINE ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN GROUP HOLDS CLASS ON SHIP IN SEA TRIALS THE DAY IT RAINED FISH WORK NEVER STOPS WORKING ON GALVESTON BAY STEWARD SCOTT PIONEERS A SALAD BAR- IT’S A HIT! 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December IV* Volume 52, Number 12 :3:CD SIU Mans 13 More RRF Ship C/>O oc^o>2: •-< -n-»7c oo(/> m-< o-Hs: « Vessels to Aid Build-Uii Of Desert Shield Operat 'I ; •HC/5»-4C_ moo a-i • •< t .:::o ) o o o •-I s: ui OJ 1990 Marked by Wi In Key Union Areas , . — • ^"5® m H ••a vO if' '>4 j 'J •I -• Page 3 ' " ?v:'55l5. ' •; -V.M Supply Line Continues As the U.S. troop build-up increases in the Middle East, the government has broken out additional vessels to deliver supplies needed in Opera­ tion Desert Shield. Typical of the vessels engaged in this operation is the SlU-crewed RRF ship, the Equality State, pictured above. Also ferrying equipment (photo right) and transporting American soldiers (bot­ tom photo) are the government's eight fast sealift ships. Coast Guard Issues New Regulaiimrs On Drug Testing — ''r' 5'4' ' "'y' " I'l' • 'J. Page 4 ' Sea-Land Ship's Crew Rescue Political Refugees ' 5;li V /!•! .1 • t I • Page 6 *"'V- • I' 5 World Trade Talks Stalled; Marithne's Fate UnresoNed ? 1 A.i.-i:' : Page 2 •• Special Supplement q y; See Centerfold • • • �-Jc.. WSfSCS -JS • , •iV.. •• • I'^'"y-A.. '•• ;•• K.- Marine Semces Left on Agenda, But World Trade Talks Collapse Runaway Registries and Fast Bucks , A-.. Anyone who thinks pushcarts are a dying method of doing business hasn't taken notice lately of the growing number of ship registries throughout the world. It was the practice long ago in the shipping business for vessel operators to fly the flag of the nation in which they were based—-unless they were pirates, in which case they flew the Jolly Roger. There were ex­ ceptions, of course, like the British shipowners who used the Norwegian or the French flag in the 1700s and 1800s. It was in the 1920s and then again during and after World War II when the Panamanian, Liberian and HonMichael duran registries, with their lower safety and vessel in­ Sacco spection standards, tax advantages and substandard crew wages, began to expand their "flags for sale" operations. Easy Dollars But in the past 15 or 20 years, a number of sharp businessmen saw an opportunity to make easy bucks by setting up their own pushcarts or ha­ vens in various parts of the world where runaway ship operators Could register their vessels at a few cents less than the cost of doing so in Pan­ ama, Liberia and Honduras. There are perhaps 17 or 18 of these cut-rate flag salesmen around the globe. Typical examples are the South Pacific nations of Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands. Both of these registries were set up by enterprising Americans who count on tuming a nice buck by offering modem pirates a flag to fly on their ships which relieves them of meeting the rigid standards of the legitimate maritime nations, and gives them the freedom to hire and exploit untrained, hungry Third World seamen. Until an American businessman convinced the Vanuatu politicians that there was money to be made in operating ship registry offices, few people were aware of the country's existence. Once jointly mled by the British and the French, Vanuatu got its inde­ pendence in 1980, when it became a republic. It consists Of 80 islands in the South Pacific, 1,500 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia and 500 miles west of Fiji. It has a population of 125,000. ^ 'y. y\-: : •• • i'' • ,k' Ay\ • ''i A' • •a-.:' • 1 •. •1: •• -A A Runaway Havens These registry pushcarts fight real hard to attract shipowners shopping for the cheapest deal. All the operator is looking for is a flag to nail to the mast so that he can sail his ships with the least interference from civilized standards and conditions. And since the mnaway-flag havens perform little or no func­ tion other than to take the fees and issue a registration certificate, and have no trained seamen to man the vessels, they can afford to offer cutrate fees. A recent bidding war among Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands, Panama and Liberia to win over a Dutch shipowner, who was looking for a place to register seven or eight ships, ended up with Panama coming out on top. A half dozen lawyers, brokers and other operators who worked the deal, shared the booty. The emergence of these runaway-registry pushcarts are, in effect, a hustle. To me it's something like being in the business of issuing phony passports. They do not qualify as legitimate. Our concem with this racket is that it allows and encourages the abuse and exploitation of seamen who do not enjoy the protection of collective organization that we do. If this is going to be a better world, this is one of the problem areas that is going to require attention. We intend to take a good, hard look at these pushcarts and the evil that they generate. Holiday Greetings and Good Wishes To all our union brothers and sisters and their families, I extend my sincere good wishes for a happy holiday season and a healthy and safe New Year. ,.u • • •-.I •. • > si •: ' Volume 52, Number 12 December 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor^oduction, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Si7/Grower. •jf'ltsfe.ifc,,--,.,, saFAHeiism 'i^ President's Report ••: •; •-. • .•• •••4' ••• v' :•/ _ ,'• j;, ,«ri^3 What was to be the final round of meetings in the current fouryear round of global trade negotia­ tions, which included discussions on transportation services, ended inconclusively earlier this month when no accord was reached in the area of govemment subsidies tp farmers. Although the talks were scheduled to wrap up this month, there is speculation that another session could be convened early in the new year. Because bringing waterbome transportation under the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) could jeopardize U.S. laws and programs designed to promote the American-flag mer­ chant marine, the SIU and other U.S. shipping interests have been working throughout the year to keep maritime services out of the world trade talks. Mixed Message on Maritime Joining the U.S. maritime in­ dustry on this matter have been a majority of Senate members and more than 150 congressmen. Gov­ emment officials in the U.S. De­ partment of Transportation and the Maritime Administration also have weighed in on the side of U.S. shipping. Despite the wide support for keeping marine transport out of the world trade framework, the American negotiators from the of­ fice of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the gov­ ernment position responsible for representing American interests at the global trade talks, have been waffling on the issue. Before the talks disintegrated, bargainers from the USTR's office put a maritime services proposal on the table which would have sub­ jected the American shipping in­ dustry to the "general obligations" section of the GATT services agreement. Had this recommenda­ tion been implemented, American cabotage laws would be watered down, the scope of cargo prefer­ ence statutes would be limited and operating subsidies would be placed under severe restrictions. Furthermore, the USTR pro­ posal, ironically introduced as a "maritime exclusion" plan, would have limited future U.S. govemment-initiated programs designed to bolster the American-flag fleet and would have subjected U.S. shipping companies to GATT dis­ pute resolution mechanisms, which are significantly less effec­ tive than existing U.S. trade laws that provide strong measures to as­ sist American carriers in their quests to gain access to foreign markets. In a last minute change during the talks, U.S. trade negotiators switched tunes and reportedly in­ sisted all transportation sectors— including marine transport^—be considered separately from the GATT process. Fate Hinged on Farm Support While the maneuvering over maritime services and other kinds of industries—including telecom­ munications, financial services, patents, textiles—was going for­ ward, the overall trade talks were stymied by a lack of agreement in the area of farm subsidies. The U.S. negotiators insisted that farm export subsidies be cut and access to agricultural markets be im­ proved. The Europeans, who pro­ vide the highest level of gov­ emment support to the farm sector, refused to make deep enough cuts in agricultural subsidies to satisfy the U.S. govemment. No one knows for sure how the current Umguay Round of GATT talks will end. (This set of negoti­ ations is known for the nation in which the round was kicked off four years ago.) It appears that the talks might be reconvened early next year if the European Commu­ nity can formulate new proposals in the area of farm subsidies that will bring U.S. and other agricul­ tural-export nations back to the bargaining table. Talks Could Continue Evert if the GATT talks con­ tinue, another factor to be consid­ ered in assessing the future of the talks is the March 1 deadline for submission of any agreement to Congress. If a trade pact is not pre"sented to Congress before that date, the agreement will not hit the Senate and House floor under a so-called fast-track process, a term meaning a single up or down vote. Without fast-track consideration the agreement could easily get bogged down with a series of amendments. The SIU's govemmental and congressional affairs department and other U.S. shipping interests are keeping close tabs on the trade talks. Should the Umguay Round get revived, the American mari­ time community will continue to strenuously work towards the ex­ clusion of waterbome transport from any GATT agreement cover­ ing services. Seafarers Take Note Courses offered at the union's training facility, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, are described in the special supplement of this month's edition of the Seafarers LOG. See centerfold for further details. • A'A �DECEMBER 1990 W0 •••„• -' .; ;v^'. -••- " •• yrr"vY-' •'r^ •<-'-' '^- J.'-; '•"' ;' v'',• ..', Seaferers Break Out 13 More RRF Ships Vessels Join Tremendous Supply Line For Mllltaiy's Operation Desert Shield w>ms. si An additional break out of Seafarers will crew another 13 ships from the government's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet which has been activated by the military to support the massive deployment of supplies and equipment to the Persian Gulf. Upon notification of the new call-up, SIU President Michael Sacco called upon all Seafarers, elected officials and port personnel Military cargo destined for the Persian Quit is loaded on an SIUcrewed, U.S.-flag government ship. . 1990 Is Busy Year ForSIU Members •I'v.^""';.'.^'' ^/'V; '• •7 T' • '. • •. As 1990 comes to a close, hundreds of Seafarers were on dozens of commercial and military vessels ferrying materiel to American troops stationed in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Other Seafarers were at the union's training facility upgrading to key ratings and preparing for careers in the merchant marine. The surge in shipping caused by the massive American deployment to the Mideast after Iraq's aggressive take­ over of Kuwait in August came on the heels of what had been shaping up as a banner year for Seafarers, marked by many wins on many fronts — including at the bar­ gaining table, in securing more work and in the halls of Congress. With many SlU-contracted companies winning several government bids to operate and maintain military vessels. Seafarers in 1990 had a wide variety of employment opportunities even before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and America's subsequent military build-up. Among the new military work captured by SlU-contracted operators were eight additional T-AGOS vessels, which joined the 10 ships in the same class already manned by Seafarers, and nine sealift tankers. More Pay, New Holiday Seafar6rs experienced the first of a series of 5 percent raises in pay on July 1, the starting date of the union's standard freightship and tanker agreements covering the upcoming three-year period. The across-the-board in­ crease in pay, affecting wages, overtime, premium pay and off-watch rates — along with higher longshore and tank-cleaning rates, a cost-of-living adjustment in the second and third year of the contract, an additional holiday and increases in maintenance and cure and subsistence/lodging to the amount paid to officers — represented a reversal in the so-called give-back mentality that had dominated negotiations with the shipowners throughout the 1980s. Furthermore, members of the SIU's Government Serv­ ices Division won a major back pay beef when it was proved that the Military Sealift Command Pacific Division should not have suspended overtime payments due its unlicensed civilian mariners, who are represented by the SIU. Increasing Earning Potential The union's membership continued to take advantage of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, using the facility to upgrade ratings and broaden their repertoire of special shipboard skills. The Lundeberg School, for its part, expanded its curriculum to include an advanced fire fighting course recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. To meet the needs of the shipping industry, the school instituted a more rigorous educational program for QMEDs. The U.S. Coast Guard, after reviewing the Lundeberg School's shiphandling course taught on a simulator, determined that graduates of the course would qualify for 60 days of seatime. Newly retiring Seafarers with 125 days of seatime after July I of this year, who met the eligibility requirements Continued on page 6 • - to do their part in meeting the manning needs of the sealift surge. For the duration Of the break out, Sacco extended until 10:00 pm»the hours of the union's man­ power center and hiring halls, which have been operating in high gear since August when the stepped-up shipping demands began. As part of the massive logistical effort supplying Operation Desert Shield, the most recently deployed RRF ships will carry heavy vehicles and other materiel for the soon-to-be 430,000 American mil­ itary personnel assigned to duty in the Persian Gulf. 18 RRF Ships Join Sealift Surge The orders to engage 18 more vessels from the government's 96-ship layup fleet were received by the Maritime Adminis­ tration early this month from the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the branch of the armed forces that oversees marine transport operations. Of the 18 vessels, which join the 48 RRF ships that already have been broken out ,13 are being manned by Seafarers, including four assigned to the SIU's Pacific District unions — Sail­ ors' Union of the Pacific (SUP) repre­ senting deck personnel, the Marine Fire­ men, Oilers and Watertenders (MFOW) providing black gang members and the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the steward department. Among the 13 SlU-crewed vessels in this most recent break out are 12 breakbulk ships and one crane ship. The ships im' A fully-loaded military vessel, crewed by SIU members, carries equipment to the Middle East. are erewing out of Beaumont, Texas; Phil­ adelphia; New Orleans; Melville, R.I.; Alameda, Calif.; Richmond, CaliL; San Pedro, Calif.; Tacoma, Wash, and Port­ land, Ore. SIU members on the 13 RRF ships broken out this month join hundreds of their fellow Seafarers who currently are manning scores of vessels on the Persian Gulf run. Seafarers are traversing the oceans on commercial carriers, eight fast sealift ships, two aviation support vessels, one hospital ship and other RRF ships. As has been the case in all forward-deployed American military engagements, 95 per­ cent of all materiel supplying Operation Desert Shield is going by ship. MFD Asks Congress to Probe Report of AT&T Job Exports The 42-member unions of the AFLClO's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) called on Congress to examine what is behind the American Telephone and Tel­ egraph (AT&T) Company policy of aban­ doning the U.S. flag and transferring its new cable-laying vessels to foreign regis­ try. The MTD, whose affiliated unions rep­ resent a combined membership of 8.5 mil­ lion workers, suggested the forsaking of the American flag and American seamen by the huge corporation may be but the "opening gun in a plan by AT&T to export jobs throughout the giant enterprise when­ ever work can be performed cheaper by foreigners." In press reports in the New York Times (December 3) and Business Week (December 17), AT&T cited "economic" factors as the underlying reason for considering a foreign-flag, foreign-crewed ship opera­ tion. MTD President Michael Sacco noted that implicit in AT&T's scheme to use the world's lowest paid workers "is the po­ tential export of hundreds of thousands of jobs directly and from the ripple effect on the nation's economy and from the impact on scores of communities where AT&T facilities are located." No Longer 'American'? "Should AT&T be foolish enough to go forward with the scheme under consider­ ation, they certainly would forfeit any claim to further use the word 'American' in the company name, as far as the people of this country are concerned," said Sacco, who also heads the Seafarers International Union (SIU). Although AT&T, through its subsidiary Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, ne­ gotiated this past summer with the SIU over the manning scale for unlicensed seamen on its two new cable ships being built in Singapore, this fall rumors began to abound that the giant enterprise was conConHnued on page 6 -N'A �• •-; m ;.*T n'f fSl»'»f *• *1' 'f^ stuUEitSloe . «.; v." . ••' \ '••' ' - - • ! • Pre-Employment Drug Tests Resume; Random Screening Set for Coming Year &•]"•.. rf '-, 'i^, J- Pre-employment drug testing for Seafarers has resumed after the United States Coast Guard (USCG) refused to issue a third six-month waiver to the program. To ensure that all Seafarers are in compliance with the federal drug testing regulations, all SIU mem­ bers must obtain a drug-free certif­ icate before shipping. Any mariner now carrying a pre-employment drug-free clear­ ance dated June 21,1990 or earlier must now be retested in order to comply with the recent order of the Coast Guard, the government agency charged with implement­ ing and policing drug testing laws affecting civilian mariners. The Coast Guard notice advised U.S.-flag shipping companies, in­ cluding those with 50 or more em­ ployees and those with 11 to 50 workers, that as of December 21, 1990 all mariners joining a vessel must have a recently-issued drugfree certificate. The only SIU members ex­ cluded from the subsequent preemployment drug tests are those Seafarers who hold permanent jobs who are returning to the same vessel and same billet from which they signed off. 'f'".'- 'it J,-' .,• ".i-v "'JU.'" d "''.•••l.-i-'d • ;. '•••.• 'd Random Testing to Start The Coast Guard has indicated that it will issue procedures for ran­ dom drug testing on U.S.-flag ves­ sels sometime towards the end of this month. The agency's original random testing proposals, issued in late 1988, were shot down by the federal district court as a result of an SlU-initiated lawsuit seeking to f From the Federal Register jobs. The Coast Guard, therefore, is revising 118.a05(a) to provide that employees who have successfully passed a pre-employment test between May 1,1S89 and June 21,1989. may be deemed to have passed a preemployment test on June 21.1990 and ( ' therefore, until December 21.199a will 1 not need to have further preI employment testing when they change jobs. The Coast Guard also is revising S ie.205(b) to provide the same benefit to medium employers. These changes will mtnimiga the need for additional pre-employment testing by large and medium employers relieving them of an unintended economic burden. This rule relieves employers of the unintended economic and administrative burden of additional testing. The Coast Guard finds that notice and public comment are not necessary. Requiring notice and 1..'- ^raCOraSetpiuB nituiciJlliiuifr requirements of the final rule published on November 21.1988. ital Assessment Eovin Hie Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this amendment to the rules promulgated on November 21.198a and concluded that, under section 2.B.2.I. of Commandant Instruction Mie475.1B. they are categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. Federalism Implications In accordance with Executive Order 1MH2, the Coast Guard has determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a Federalism Assessment List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 16 Seamen. Marine safety, Navigation rWater). Alcohol and alMholic Official government notice of a return to pre-employment drug testing appeared in tfie October 2,1990 issue of the Federal Register. protect the privacy rights of all Seafarers. Earlier this year. Judge Thomas Hogan ruled in favor of the SIU and said the Coast Guard's random testing plan was too "intru­ sive on the individual's privacy in­ terests." The judge said the agency had failed to prove how all hands on a ship, especially those in the galley, were directly related to the safe navigation of a vessel. Since the court's ruling that ran­ dom testing as outlined in the early USCG regulations could not go forward as envisioned, the agency has been at work formulating a ran­ dom testing procedure that would overcome the court's objections. It is this new formulation of ran­ dom testing that is expected to be issued this month. After the new random testing regulations are an­ nounced, the procedures will be implemented by U.S.-flag ship­ ping companies 30 days from the date the process is announced. Consequently, Seafarers can ex­ pect random drug testing to begin in late January or early February. Any crewmember whose spe­ cific duties include lifeboat and fire drill exercises and who is con­ sidered to hold a safety-sensitive position will be subject to the ran­ dom testing procedures. The SIU will make available to Seafarers details of the Coast Guard's new random testing plan as soon as the regulations are made public towards the end of this month. Ex-SIUOfficial Longtime SIU official Thomas Gould passed away November 11 in New Orleans. Gould, 68, held books in both the deep sea and inland divisions. The Port Arthur, Texas native joined the SIU in December 1942 in the port of New Orleans. He also served the union as an organizer, patrolman and welfare officer in New Orleans and New York. "He was one good worker for the union," remembered C. E. "Buck" Stephens, who worked with Gould on many organizing missions within the Tidelands re­ gion of southern Louisiana. "We would visit guys in their homes because we found it better to talk to the members and their families," Stephens recalled. "The attitude among many workers in southern Louisiana in those days was fear of unions." Tough Times "We carried whatever we needed in our car because some­ times we couldn't get a room."Ste­ phens, who served many years as port agent in New Orleans before he retired, said he still keeps a cooler filled with soft drinks in his vehicles because of his organizing days with Gould. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president collective bargaining, said Gould "was well liked by the membership. He was very witty and funny. He was a good official." Besides his work in Louisiana, Gould helped organize the Broth­ erhood of Marine Engineers (the forerunner of District 2-MEBA) and was one of the first officials assigned to the Seafarers Welfare Plan in New York. ; .•••J',,' '''III 1 V.il' Vic.". Gulf Banker's Captain Praises Work of Ship's SiUCrew "V" j. • " 4'- -1 • d\:- '.••.I' •4, - x The hard work, resolve and de­ termination of the SIU crew aboard the SS Gulf Banker were praised by the vessel's captain in a recent letter to SIU President Michael Sacco. Captain Robert Leri said the Gulf Banker, operated by All Ma­ rine Services Ltd., was broken out as part of Operation Desert Shield after the vessel had been in moth­ balls for seven years. The master noted that the entire crew "re­ sponded to the call and had the ship on sea trials within eight days." He also heralded the efforts of three specific members of the crew. Leri praised Bosun Mauro de la Cerda not only for his work in the deck department, but also for help­ ing out wherever he was needed. "Mr. Mauro de la Cerda signed on the vessel as boatswain and it soon became apparent that Mauro was much more than the usual boat­ swain. . . Aside from the deck du­ ties required of the boatswain, Mauro could be found helping in the engineroom to replace main circulating pump couplings... The coupling was essential to keep the Norman and his department were the finest that I sailed with in 17 years as an officer." The Gulf Banker is part of the Ready Reserve Force. The 26year-old vessel was crewed in Or­ ange, Texas shortly after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Captain Robert Leri of the Gulf Banker is flanked by Recertified Steward Norman Evans (left) and GSU Clarence Evans, both of Houston. Leri praised the work of the SIU crew aboard the RRF vessel. ship moving..." the captain wrote. "Chief Electrician Edwin Evans was more magician than electrician," Leri continued. He noted Evans had the electrical and refrigeration equipment operating as well if not better than before it went into layup. "Ed gave up his own personal time when the vessel was in the yard to assist the yard workers and lend his expertise," reported Captain Leri. Leri wrote that Chief Steward Norman Evans and the rest of the galley gang kept the crew's "spirits high and stomachs full with a never ending succession of one excep­ tional meal after another." The captain said he never had to worry about the work of the steward de­ partment the whole time he was ^board the ship. "Suffice to say that First Mate Cfiarley Cox (left) and Bosun Mauro de la Cerda take a break from the action onboard the Gulf. Banker. m �nMr--- DiaMBiR ,T..J •-11 '•..'r'Jf' • LNG Gemini crewmembers (left to right) OS Joan Ellis, AB Frank Vogier, Wiper Darryl Slaughter, AB Richard Williams, OS Johnny Rodriguez and QMED Otis Sessions listen to details on the new contract. Taking part in the shipboard meeting aboard the LNG Aquarius are (left to right) SA Ricky Hobson, Steward/Baker Alex Reyer, AB John O'Connell, Bosun Bob Callahan and Chief Cook ZeinAchmad. SlU LNG Crewmembers OK New Shipping Pact SIU members sailing aboard liquified natural gas (LNG) carri­ ers operated by Energy Transpor­ tation Corporation (ETC) unanimously ratified a new threeyear collective bargaining agree­ ment that will run into 1993. The agreement, which is retro­ active to July 1, features: • A 5 percent annual increase in wages, overtime, premium pay and off-watch rates which will result in higher vacation pay benefits and wage-related pensions. A cost-ofliving adjustment will be imple­ mented if inflation surpasses 5 percent in the second and third years of the agreement. • An additional paid holiday, Martin Luther King's birthday, is added, bringing the number of paid holidays to 10. • Maintenance and cure rates as well as subsistence and lodging will be in parity with what licensed officers receive. • Health care benefits will be maintained at current levels by the Seafarers Welfare Plan even though medical costs are increas­ ing and more companies are at­ tempting to have employees pay more of the expenses. The ratification votps, con­ ducted on each vessel, were held over the course of the last month immediately after an initial pact had been hammered out between the union's contract department and representatives of ETC. During the contract ratification •. J process, SIU representative Carl Peth, who is based out of headquar­ ters and the Lundeberg School, held shipboard union meetings on each vessel. Crew Should Bring LOGs Peth reported that every ship's crew requested that those members coming from the States pack extra Seafarers LOGs and other perti­ nent union and plans' materials that could be needed onboard. "Those ships never come back to the United States," Peth noted. "Sometimes the mails hold up the LOGs for several months, so crewmembers would like those coming aboard to bring the latest issues and information." Peth told the Seafarers LOG that one of the impressive sights on each vessel was the numerous plaques and commendations posted for each LNG ship's part in rescuing stranded boat people and mariners in the waters between In­ donesia and Japan. The eight ETC vessels carry liq­ uified gas from Indonesia to Japan in the only foreign-to-foreign trade shipping operation under the U.S. flag. Agreement between ETC and the SIU was reached after several months of negotiation. The union's bargaining strategy was based on the recommendations made by SIU members during the last three years in shipboard meetings and suggestions provided to the con­ tracts department. '".V IIF Listening to the discussion on the ETC agreement are LNG Taurus crewmembers (left to right) Bosun Charles Boyle, Steward/Baker Doyle Cornelius and QMED Tyler Womack. Preparing to vote on the new pact are LNG Gemini crewmembers (left to right) QMED Marcos Hall, SA Robert Maschmeier and Chief Cook Henry Daniels. From the left, AB John Ray, Bosun Robert Schwarz, SA Mark Holley and Steward/Baker Robert Adams review the new ETC agreement. Members of the LNG Libra gather to hear the details of the new ETC agreement. Among those listening aboard the LNG Capricorn to details of the new agreement are ABs Kenji Hoffman, Anthony Heinholt and Abdul Ibrahim, QMED Bruce Smith and Wipef Reginald Hunter. mm >'. T' .V. ' • (L s/ �•m "'•"'. f., ••.?^/:'-%^r'}•••' ..." SCAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Sea-Land Consumer MTD Asia NHI Rescues Four Cuban Refugees To Probe AT&T '•'i- • ili>?^: Jfo- The SlU-crewed Sea-Land Consumer res­ cued four Cuban lifeguards who had escaped from their island nation to seek political asylum. The quartet was sighted by lookouts aboard the Sea-Land vessel 55 miles south of Florida. According to reports, the four men had set sail in two rubber dinghys October 13 with five days worth of food. Shortly after setting sail from the northern resort town of Varadero, one of the rafts punctured. The four then rode the waves in the surviving II-foot raft. They were discovered five days later when the lifeguards fired flare guns in the night sky after spotting the Consumer. Sea-Land Consumer's Crew SIU crewmembers aboard the Consumer when the rescue took place included Bosun W. Mortier; ABs A.R. Camacho, W. Kratsas, J. A. Peacock, B. R. Churchill, O. Gonzalez and N. Bonafont; QMED Electrician W. L. Lindsey; OMUs J. E. Ramos, R. Quinonez and J. E. Villot; UDE L. A. Malave; Steward/Baker E. M. Vazquez; Chief Cook G. Serrano; and Stew­ pilsE®' 3";'® '•• ; . ard Assistants A. Garayua and R. P. Fox. The Cubans were turned over to U.S. Im­ migration and Naturalization (INS) authorities when the vessel arrived in San Juan, its next scheduled stop. After being questioned, the INS turned the four over to two Cuban exile groups who will sponsor them in their request for political asylum. Conditions Worsen The four told reporters in San Juan that economic conditions are worsening in Cuba as trade with the Soviet Union decreases. Repre­ sentatives from the exile groups said they expect a new wave of immigrants because of Cuba's increasing isolationism. The quartet also told reporters they survived a storm and sharks circling the raft. None of them admitted they feared dying at sea. One of the group said no planning took place before they left on their daring venture. They got into the rafts and left without a word because they feared being discovered by government-spon­ sored neighborhood defense committees. 1990 Mmked by Gam for Seafarers Continued from page 3 of the Seafarers Pension Plan, qualified for increased pension pay. The new pension rates, begun this year, increased the base pay of the regular normal pension and early normal pen­ sion from $450 to $600 a month. In addition, those retired Seafarers already on the pension rolls, received an extra cash payment of $400 in December of 1990On the legislative front, the maritime industry beat back attempts by giant commodity dealers to wipe out the requirement that 75 percent of government-generated food aid cargoes be car­ ried on American bottoms. The 10-month battle brought dozens of Seafarers to Capitol Hill to personally advise their elected officials of the importance of cargo preference statutes to the U.S.-flag shipping industry. •". •. ) ' •t':^';^;. Cargo Preference Intact During the fight, the Seafarers LOG exposed to Congress the fact that the North American Export Grain Association — the leading pro­ ponent of allowing American cargoes to be transported on foreign-flag ships — was nothing more than a front group for giant grain mer­ chants, many of which had close connections to vast fleets of foreign bulkers. The Congress, propelled by public outcry over the oil spill caused by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez on an Alaska reef the year before, passed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reducing the risk of such accidents in U.S. waters. The bill mandates double hulls on all tankers over 5,000 gross tons operating within America's jurisdiction by the year 2015. The hours tanker crewmembers can work also was affected by the legislation. Under the bill, a seaman cannot work more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill. Throughout the year, the union worked to convince the administration that waterborne transportation services had no place on the agenda of the world trade talks, known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). A majority of U.S. senators and more than 150 congressmen signed on to resolutions urging the United States trade representative to leave mar­ itime out of any new services agreement. If maritime were to be included in any world treaty, U.S. shipping interests believe the linch­ pins holding the American industry together would be eliminated. On the chopping block "' • Continued from page 3 sidering a foreign-flag set-up for the Global Link, due for completion late this year, and the Global Sentinel, scheduled for delivery in mid-1991. Concern over AT&T's job export strategies on the part of responsible elected officials and other Americans has resulted in a number of communications to Robert E. Allen, the chair­ man of the board and chief executive officer of the telecommunications empire. Congressman 'Dismayed' Earlier this month. Congressman Bill Rich­ ardson (D-N.M.) notified Allen in a letter, ". , .1 was dismayed to learn from reports appearing in Business Week magazine (December 17, 1990 edition) that American Telephone and Telegraph Company is considering disposing the American flag on its new cable-laying vessels and replacing it with a foreign operation, including manning the ships with foreigners instead of American seamen." Richardson asked that AT&T not desert the American flag and American workers. "In my humble view, a great deal is at stake in such a decision. A vast number of the shipboard jobs belong to highly skilled American personnel. Insofar as the vessels themselves are concerned, national security implications and national pres­ tige are involved," he said. "Additionally, other reports that have reached my office indicate that AT&T's plan to operate its new cable ships with foreigners under foreign registry is but the beginning of a massive cam­ paign to export American jobs," the New Mex­ ico congressman said. SIU hiring haiis were busy around the country in 1990. Pictured above are (left to right) Bosun William Reeves, AS Ciarence Lofton and AB Steven Fulford at the Mobiie hall's 1300 job call. would be the Jones Act, cargo preference and many bilateral agreements. With Our Brothers and Sisters In 1990, Seafarers around the country donned their white caps and assisted many brother and sister unionists with their beefs against anti­ union employers. SIU members walked picket lines with Machinists still on strike against Eastern Airlines, bus drivers fighting Grey­ hound's attempt to go non-union and workers from the New York Daily News, out on the street after putting up with months of manage­ ment-initiated harassment tactics. The union continued to strengthen its internal apparatus, emphasizing membership services. Towards this end, in the final months of the year, the union held regional meetings for its elected officials to review the union's various membership services programs. The composition of the union's executive board changed this fall after Joseph DiGiorgio, the SIU's secretary-treasurer for the past 18 years, announced his retirement. John Fay, formerly vice president lakes and inland waters, assumed the duties of the secretary-treasurer and Byron Kelley moved into Fay's previous post. Dean Corgey was named vice president gulf region. Prior to their appointments as vice presidents, both Kelley and Corgey had been assistant vice presidents for their respective regions. National Security Endangered The two senators from the state of Maryland, Paul S. Sarbanes (D) and Barbara A. Mikulski (D), both of whom share a special interest on the issue because — until the issue of a foreign registry hit the streets it has been expected that the Global Link's home port would be Baltimore, also communicated their concern to AT&T. In late October, when the very first word of AT&T's foreign registry plans surfaced. Con­ gress woman Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) im­ mediately communicated with AT&T's chair­ man of the board and chief executive officer. "As a proponent of the U.S. merchant marine, I find such rumors most disturbing," Bentley said. "Such a move, should the reports be factual, would have serious consequences for the industry. . ." Communications Unanswered Each communication to Allen, beginning with Congresswoman Bentley's request that the company provide her with details on the AT&T plans for operating the new vessel and subse­ quent letters from other elected officials, has remained unanswered. Apparently the company has decided not to respond to any of commu­ nications on this matter. This behavior on the part of AT&T is considered all the more strange because in a number of public forums officials of Transoceanic Cable insist the company is only looking and studying the foreign-flag option but no final decision has been made. The MTD has asked Congress as a whole, because of the institution's deep concern with "the declining strength of America's industrial and technological capability, and individual members of Congress, because each legislator may have an interest in the possible effect of the AT&T plan on his or her constituency, to examine in detail all aspects of the contemplated job-export proposal." �. '-H-' bT • I^KEMBiR 1990 : c./ LNG Aries Crew Scores High on Holiday Treats >, >'S' , The extra efforts of the LNG Aries steward department to make Thanksgiving's meal a very spe­ cial one did not go unnoticed by fellow crewmembers. AB Joe Morrison, who contacted the LOG about the ship's holiday fare, said the Thanksgiving food was "the best I have had in the 36 years I've been sailing, either on John L. Gibbons land or at sea." Brother Morrison reported that the LNG Aries galley crew—com­ prised of Steward/Baker John L. Gibbons, Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja, and Steward Assistants Angel Granado, Elizabeth Leech and Anthony St. Clair—put on a perfect meal. "Not only did every­ thing taste good, but there was a huge variety of everything and it was all so well decorated. It was just excellent," said Morrison. Udjang Nurdjaja But it is not just the holiday fare which makes the current LNG Aries steward department so out­ standing, says Morrison. "The food every day on this ship is like a holiday ... It really makes a difference when you get on a ship and every meal is so deliciousthe fish is always fresh, there is always a decorated salad bar and in general a good, clean galley." Morrison noted that the SIU has many top-notch stewards. "In my book, John Gibbons would be in the top echelon of our great stew­ ards," he noted. "Gibbons also has one terrific crew to work with-^ they are all professionals and very good at what they do," Morrison added. "Every trip is a good one when you have a super steward depart­ ment. I think if the food is good, then you have a good working ship," the AB concluded. LNG ARIES Thanksgiving Day Menu CfiUCediFreshSfiTimpCocktaiC Salad'Bar 9{ors d'oeuvres Chicken Consomme CraS & Shrimp 'Bisque 'Broiled qreshLoBster Tail fHpastedTom Turkey & Qihlet Qravy Oven ^ast Trime ^6 of Beef Baked Smoked 'Uirginia ATam Tresh andTrozen l/egetahCes : !HbtB)innerl(pQs • TMinceBie, Apple Bie, Bumpkin Tie, Truit Cake, Cheese Cake, Butter Bound Cake Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, ^ : chilledTresh Bruit, " J^sortedCandy, 9dv(ed0luts • :,A _ '- •• .' :A ..- S€m Francisco Port Hosts Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving was a special time for the members, families and friends of the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Volunteer stewards served more than 200 people turkey with all the trimmings in the hall the day before the November holiday. "It was really a beautiful event," said San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona. "A lot of the members brought their families and we had a real holiday atmosphere here." Chief Cook Roland Francisco headed the galley gang that pre­ pared six turkeys, sweet and mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and dessert. Francisco, a 33-year member of the SIU, was assisted by active members S. I. Yew and Greg Stone as well as pensioners Ed Kasa and Charlie Caloto. Retiree Sam N. "Smitty" Smith used his 28 years of experience sailing aboard cruise ships as a recertified chief steward and maitre d' to supervise the decoration of the hall. "They did a fantastic job," Celona noted. The port agent said union members and their families were joined by officials from the SIU and other area maritime unions as well as company representatives. He thanked Harold Strauss, Sea-Land port steward; Bill Mines, American President Lines labor relations officer; and Ron Lempiere, Matson port steward, for their donations to the meal. The festivities wrapped up with a surprise birthday cake for Fran­ cisco, who had turned 63 the day before. Above, deck department member Tony Evanosich and his wife, Mary, relax during the festivities. At right, retired MCS member Sam N. "Smitty" Smith sets up the dessert table. WX •. ' Roland Francisco prepares another plate of food while S.I. Yew takes a completed dish to a waiting member. I . ssiM-.l Above, the family of Chief Cook Adel Abraham (right) enjoys the delicious food served in the port of San Francisco. At left, the galley gang of (left to right) Chief Cook Roland Francisco, retiree Charlie Caloto, black gang member Greg Stone and pen­ sioner Ed Kasa prepare to serve more members. i S--'A Even the staff of St. Mary's Clinic, which provides health care for SIU members, enjoys the holiday meal. Staff member Susanna Israel is standing while seated are (left to right) Alicia White, Sandy Springman, SIU Welfare Representative Vince Coss and Beulah Crouse. . At the Thanksgiving feast, SUP Patrolman Andy Anderson (left) talks with MFOW mem­ ber Curly Savant (seated) and Recertified Steward Bill Wroton. Ron Lempiere (left), Matson port steward and Bill Mines, American President Lines labor relations officer, talk with members in the SIU hall. Recertified Bosun Joseph San Fillipo takes a loaded plate from the serving window. Above, among the officials at the Thanks­ giving dinner are (left to right) Sal Tarantino, retired Pacific Far East Lines labor relations official; Roger Boschetti, retired MCS official; Gunnar Lundeberg, SUP president; Nick Celona, Sari Francisco port agent; George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president; H. "Whitey" Disley, MFOW president; and Bill Fiore, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1100 Members wait eagerly in line to fill their plates with the Thanksgiving dinner. president. • • "im t• �8 SOfAReHSLOG _,. i.; ^.v-v .'V > During most sailing seasons on the Great Lakes, the Sam Laud would be one of the last vessels still plying the waters. However, this is not a typical season for the SlU-crewed vessel. The Laud will be sailing into Sturgeon Bay, Wis. late this month to get ready for its extensive five-year Coast Guard inspec­ tion. "She needs to have some yard work done," reported Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen, "so she will be tying up early." Algonac Patrolman Andy Goulet, a former bosun aboard the Laud, verified the American Steamship Company vessel generally is one of the last to head for safe harbor in the winter. "It's able to go out and get those last little loads that need to be delivered here and there before tying up." The crewmembers are well aware they usually have one of the longer seasons on the Great Lakes, "When they come aboard in March, they know we will be sailing nine to 10 months," said Bosun Robert Charters of Frankfort, Mich. "They are a good and hard-working crew." ,"• .r' T lUy ..3 - :|;>Vvr if• fl • : rwi \/,i; ir f:'-iC -Spii# -It-, Second Cook Roy Calo slices open a bag of meat as he prepares to make dinner. Tramp Runs All Over Lakes The Sam Laud, a 635-foot self-unloader operated by American Steamship Company, is known as a "tramp" on the Lakes, according to Goulet. Unlike most vessels, it does not have a dedicated run so it travels around from job to job. At times it loads coal in Toledo, Ohio and carries it to Green Bay, Wis. or Manistee, Mich. Other times it is used to load stone in Alpena or Rogers City, Mich, for various ports along the lower Lakes. It also can be used in the twisting Cuyahoga River through Cleveland because of its maneuverability. The Laud will not be alone in heading for harbor at the end of December. Two other ASC vessels, the St. Clair and the Walter J. McCarthy, also will be tying up. Their winter homes will be in the Duluth, Minn./SuperiOr, Wis. harbor. Already some of the smaller vessels operating on the rivers and canals have ceased operations for the winter, Allen reported. The Sault Ste. Marie locks are scheduled to close January 15, marking the official end of the Lakes shipping season. As the winter has been fairly mild in the upper Mid West, many SIUcrewed vessels originally scheduled to tie up early will continue to sail into January. •i>.' ';•> if ' SI Porter Joe Schefke waits for a load of dishes to come out of the washer. Deckhand Mark Brockman (left) and AB Raul Barrera await orders on the deck of the Sam Laud. Vv .-'V;'., . '. •; i •; - .» • •WyJt :'• r.M: i, - -: • f' .--fe • Conveyorman Pete McCabe studies the control board on the Laud's deck. v'J;- • • .? • >i. QMED John Cull has his arms filled with power lines in the engine room. Keeping an eye on the oil level in the Laud's engine is the job of QMED Dave Cameron. �•^^•"''j-'''" • - i'- A-vC-y'l^^ DEaMBERim T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 27 members this month. Of these, 16 sailed in the deep sea division, eight shipped in the inland division and three came from the Great Lakes. Brother Edward Ruley has the distinction of being with the Seafar­ ers for the longest period of time. He signed on with the iinion in July 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Simon Kendall is the old­ est of the new pensioners. The gal­ ley gang memter tumed 70 earlier this year. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other retiring Seafarers follow: DEEP SEA OTIS C.BAI­ LEY JR., 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1945 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia na­ tive sailed in the engine department. Brother Bailey calls North Fort Meyers, Fla. home. HOWARD G. BRADSHAW, 59, joined the SIU in October 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Newport News, Va., he served in the Air Force from 1948 to 1951. Brother Bradshaw shipped in the black gang. Toward the end of his career he sailed out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. where he has re­ tired. MARCUS L. DENNIS, 65, joined the union in April 1969 in the port of San Francisco. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he upgraded to QMFD at the Lundeberg School in 1973 and 1978. Brother Dennis has retired to his native Jacksonville, Fla. JOHN T. KELLY, 67, joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1970 in his na­ tive New York. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Kelly upgraded his deck department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1971 and 1974. He lives in Brentwood, N.Y. SIMON C. KENDALL, 70, joined the SIU in October 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Kendall shipped in the steward de­ partment. He has retired to his native French Lick, Ind. pT''" To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JOSEPH KLONDYKE, 63, joined the union in October 1957 in the port of New Orleans. A native of De­ troit, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Klondyke started his career in the galley gang but switched to the deck department. Some of his earliest jobs were aboard Mississippi Steamship Company vessels. He re­ sides in West Columbia, S.C. JOHN KUCHARSKI, 66, joined the Seafarers in Octo­ ber 1960 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Baltimore, he served in the Navy from 1940 to 1945. Brother Kucharski shipped in the deck department. He has retired to New Orleans. CHARLES S. LUCAS, 65, joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bom in Mississippi and sailed in the engine department. Brother Lucas calls Perkinston, Miss. home. HERBERT A. MILLARD, 64, joined the union in December 1965 in the port of New Orleans. The native of Co­ lumbus, Ohio served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Millard shipped in the engine department before retiring to San Francisco. STANLEY F. PHILLIPS, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Indiana, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 and 1950 to 1951. One of Brother Phillips' first ships was the SS Amerigo. He sailed in the engine department. Pen­ sioner Phillips lives in Jasonville, Ind. Navy from 1942 to 1945, he sailed with the union from 1947 to 1952. Brother Robillard shipped in the deck departrnent before he retired to Slidell, La. EDWARD C. RULEY, 67, joined the union in July 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Ruley resides in his native Baltimore. JOHN T. SKUBA,65, joined the Seafar­ ers in January 1962 in the port of San Francisco. The Pennsylva­ nia native sailed in the black gang. Brother Skuba calls Drifton, Pa. home. RAYMOND C. STEELE, 61, joined the SIU in November 1949 in the port of New York. Bom in Florida, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Steele shipped from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. before he retired to Milton, Fla. HOWARD WEBBER, 63, joined the union in August 1946 in the port of New York. He was bom in Fast Liverpool, Ohio and sailed in the deck department. Brother Webber upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. THOMAS R. WRIGHT, 61, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1972 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Geor­ gia, he served in the Marines from 1948 to 1952. Brother Wright started sailing with the union in 1961 and upgraded to QMFD in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He worked with the SeaLand shore gang at Port Everglades, Fla. before he took up retirement, and began living in Jacksonville. INLAND ALBERT J. ROBILLARD SR., 66, rejoined the SIU in Sep­ tember 1980 in his native New Orleans. After serving in the JAMES A. BENOIT,63, joined the SIU in March 1962 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bom in Lowry, La. and served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. Boatman Benoit sailed as a tugboat captain and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He calls Jennings, La. home. HORACE M. BUZBEE, 62, joined the union in Febmary 1980 in the port of New Orleans. The Alabama native shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Buzbee resides in Spanish Fort, Ala. JOHN G. IFFLAND, 62, joined the Seafarers in September 1971 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. and served in the Air Force from 1948 to 1952. Boat­ man Iffland sailed as a tankerman on Interstate Oil Transport equipment. He lives in Wilmington, Del. W.J. KRISTIANSEN, 69, joined the SIU in October 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Nor­ way, he sailed as a cook. Boatman Kristiansen has re­ tired to Chesapeake, Va. S.S3 ,. •'ff •i • •A, WILLIAM F. LARY, 65, joined the union in September 1972 in the port of St. Louis. The San Diego native served in both the Army and Navy from 1942 to 1962. He sailed as a cook. Boatman Lary calls St. Louis home. BERNARD MILLINGTON, 67, joined the Seafarers in Octo­ ber 1975 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bom in Sanford, Maine, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Boatman Millington sailed as a cook on Interstate Oil Transport vessels. He resides in Lutz, Fla. GEORGE C. PARKS, 66, joined the SIU in July 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Deep Creek Neck, Va., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1947. Boatman Parks sailed as a tugboat captain be­ fore he retired to Portsmouth, Va. REGINAL M. PASUR, 65, joined the union in May 1957 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bom in Arkansas Pass, Texas and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Pasur sailed in the deck de­ partment on G&H Towing tugboats. He lives in Freeport, Texas. GREAT LAKES RICHARD D. GLOWACKI, 65, joined the SIU in April 1969 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Buffalo, N.Y., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Glowacki sailed in the engine department before he retired to Cheektowaga, N.Y. • • • .''lis. .S •S- �mmsm -•••-ivV V sarmRsm 10 v|-' JattWUY ^ Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Februmy ^iv: Uembership tUeetingsf Deep Sea, Lakes, Inlaud Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port on 30 2 1 Philadelphia s^altitnore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 10 4 2 Piney Point Monday, January 7 : Monday, February 4 New York Tuesday, January 8 Tuesday, February 5 niiladelpliia Wednesday, January 9 Wednesday, February 6 Baltimore Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 Norfolk San FrariciscOl Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu t 1' Wxx 2 0 "9^ 11 31 •••vT'iV 14 5 2 J 15 f- 0 2 136 Totals i- • •M 0 6 5 >>/ 6 3 3 13 1 10 * 89 ; 4 0 9 lis: 0 6 87 13 1 2 9 0 105 8 1 2 12ilOl 10 88 6 1 2 20 8 2 0 A .J. ^1 4 0 8 !tOs 0 . i 6 3 5 5 1 !»'•< ^ • 62 64 STEWARD DEPARTMENT & 5;,: f- ^ . Tuesday, January 15 Tuesday, February 12 . 2 ,' 6 148 I • 5' 134 43 31 130 ' Mobile Wednesday, January 16 Wednesday, February 13 San Francisco Thursday, January 17 Thursday, February 14 Wilmington Tuesday, January 22 Tuesday. February 19 Seattle .i : Friday, January 25 Friday, February 22 ^^ San Juan Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 St. Loute , i.'i>uajf,,«ajiucujr Friday, January 18 to Friday, February 15 Honolulu Friday, January 18 : Friday, February 15 Duluth Wednesday, January 16 Wednesday, February 13 Jersey City Wednesday, January 23 Wednesday, February 20 NewBedford Tuesday, January 22 Tuesday, February 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port :,- -I 0 Ills:-:,: Port New York Philadelphia 'M:-; } ^ 4 te A' ' • Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu |iioustotil:|St.;LOuiS Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville j;San •Frartds<# Wilmington ' Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Pihev Point Totals Jacksonville Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 Algonac Friday, January 11 Friday, February 8 Houston Monday, January 14 Monday, February 11 New Orleans ' ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York I Philadelphia ' Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans j Jacksonville: San Francis ..f'- • ... Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 ' St. Louis^' ; Piney Poinjg; Totals ; - ' • • T ''y natrnM., |:Pttil|uJei|^^ ! Baltimordj Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I'tlQUsloii j St. Lrpuis [Piney Point Totals if 10 The following crewmembers of the Cape Mohican are due overtime checks for November 28,1990. Please contact the Con­ tracts Department in Camp Springs, Md. at (301) 899-0675 for more information. Totals All Departments 592 505 532 509 404 393 198 908 553 688 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of Novonher was up from the month of October. A total of 1,504 Jobs were shipped on SlU-cohtracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,504 jobs shipped, 509 jobs or about 34 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ''B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 198 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,399 jobs have been shipped. ''yy'y •' ''''4- mx.' William Babbitt Donald C. Coggins Michael Crutchfield Marco MafHoli J. Scovel • Keith Thompson Jon Weirauch Frank M. Ziobro ^ ^ 'A :; A '• w,. X �SEAmttEttS Special Supplement This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalogue is printed in the LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. 1991 Opportunities to upgrade work iskiils and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Sea­ farers Harty Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Seafarers, in planning for 1991, can use this special supplement of the LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School. On page 4 of the supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1991 sched­ ule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedules. Because of increased shipcrewing demands resulting from the government's military mobili­ zation to the Persian Gulf, the Lundeberg School currently is of­ fering back-to-back courses for Seafarers with enough seatime to upgrade to the ratings of able bod­ ied seamen (ABs) and fire­ men/water tenders/oilers (FOWTs). Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field, and the newest teaching aids and practices are im­ plemented by a staff of highly qualified instructors specializing in virtually every area of maritime studies. The course offerings in the upgrading programs include unli­ censed and licensed ratings in the deck and engine departments and all ratings in the steward depart­ ment. The Lundeberg School was es­ tablished in 1953 and moved to Piney Point, Md. in 1967 as a prod­ uct of a unique cooperative effort between the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the management of privately-owned American-flag deep sea ships and inland tugs and towboats. What follows is a brief sum­ mary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School's admissions office. Deck Department Able Bodied Seaman This special four-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinSpike seaman­ ship, helmsmanship, cargo han­ dling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenish­ ment, and crane and fork truck op­ erations. Lifeboat/Water Survival The course of instruction lead­ ing to a lifeboatman certification consists of classroom work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, life­ boat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft con­ struction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also leam different survival meth­ ods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day is spent outdoors in the lifeboats con­ ducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard examina­ tion in this course. Shlphandllng Simulator The Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course pro­ vides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills develop­ ment include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and chan­ nel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenish­ ment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency sMphandL ing. The Lundeberg School's Hagglund crane Is one of the pieces of equipment students leam to use In the Seallft Operatbns and Maintenance course. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instmction leads to a radar observer •*''1 -ft-i' "If •• Upgrading members In the fire fighting course learn the correct way to handle fire fighting equipment to control a blaze aboard ship. endorsement. The Coast Guardapproved course consists of both classroom lectures and practical application, including radar thcr ory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, ad­ vanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exer­ cise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the-art radar simulation equipment to include student con­ trol and maneuvering of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneu­ vering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sun­ rise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun^ stars-planets, compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identi­ fication, care and use of the sex­ tant. It should be taken by all applicants who are eligible for a license as Master or Mate of Unin­ spected Vessels or those who are eligible for a license as Towboat Operator-Oceans. Third Mate Engine Department This 13-week course consists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck sea­ manship, rules of the road, ship­ building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. This material includes all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard li­ cense exam for third mates. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of instruc­ tion leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited tonnage up to and includ­ ing 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and international rules of the road, piloting in coastal waters, weather observations and forecasting, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stow­ age, stability, safety, basic and ad­ vanced fire fighting, first aid, CPR, ship's business and shipboard rou­ tine. This course is designed to pre­ pare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard li­ cense exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. Celestial Navigation " /. 1J V.' •tl t'i QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the fol­ lowing ratings: pumpman, refrig­ eration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine me­ chanic. The course of instruction lead­ ing to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Flreman/Watertender & Oiler The six-week course of instruc­ tion leading to endorsement as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Topics cov­ ered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, fire fight­ ing, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Continued on next page Seafarers LOG, Decemtier Suf^lement-Page 1 fk - ^ a/. �have no electrical or electronics background. Marine Electronics Technician '•M'- • «{?.-. '.if /'V--^ ••'c!:.-::rk>K "• • " ^:-r•' The modern Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum houses more than 17,000 volumes on maritime and labor history as well as a collection of ship models, historic nautical instru­ Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air condi­ tioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training includes the complete fabrication of a work­ ing refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduc­ tion to refrigerated container units is also presented. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The seven-week course leads to certification in pumproom mainte­ nance and operations. TThe curricu­ lum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker development and construction, op­ eration and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, c^go pump operation, cargo mea­ surement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank clean­ ing, inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lundeberg School certification of graduation will be issued. •f.:- '•• ' Ik• fil: • 5; - V. This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated con­ tainers and consists of both class­ room and practical shop training. The training experience will en­ able the student to assume the du­ ties of a maintenance electrician onboard container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrigerated con­ tainer unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance procedures. Marine Electrical Maintenance I- J5 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance See page 4 of this LOG supplement for the full course schedule for 1991. !;• The course of instruction lead­ ing to certification in marine elec­ trical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop train­ ing. Included in the study are the theory of electricity, electrical power circuits, electrical schemat­ ics, electrical test equipment, elec­ tric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical sys­ tems. Practical shop training includes lighting circuits and fixtures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eightweek course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be is­ sued. Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both class­ room instruction and practical hands-on training. Topics of in­ struction include diesel engine the­ ory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the con- • • . . • •- r •': ments and union memorabilia. It is also home to the media center, which provides students with audiovisual equipment and software and a television studio and production facility. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations This six-week course of instruc­ tion leading to certification in re­ frigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of mechanical refrigeration, riiajor system com­ ponents, accessories, cycle con­ trols, refrigerants and oils, ^d applied electricity. struction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel en­ gines. Associated auxiliaries in­ cluding intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems. Fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive practi­ cal training in the operation and repair of 01 diesel uiesei engines eiigiiit onboard school training vessels. Hydraulics The course of instruction in hy­ draulics consists of classroom and practical training. Topics covered in this four-week course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practi­ cal training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a four-week course which helps Seafarers de­ velop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include prin­ ciples of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electron­ ics. The student will leam all as­ pects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but College Degree Program Offered The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship offers associate in arts de­ gree programs in Nautical Science Technology for deck de­ partment students and Marine Engineering Technology for en­ gine department students. Both degrees offer concentrations in either the deep sea or inland in­ dustry. Certificate programs in­ clude Maritime Service Technician Certificate, and Mar­ The 12-week course consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on ship­ board circuitry and communica­ tions. Students have the opportunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regula­ tions, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. itime Technology with concen­ trations in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering. The Mari­ time Technology Certificate is awarded upon successful com­ pletion of the trainee program. All programs are designed to provide the opportunity for mem­ bers of the SIU to earn a college de^ee or certificate in their occu­ pational areas and provide a solid academic foundation in general education subjects. • Practice in plotting a course is part of the Radar Observer upgrading course. Electro-Hydraulic Systems Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic sys­ tems, this course covers^eargo winches, deck cranes,'anchor windlasses, ships' steering sys­ tems, ramps, stem ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship­ board systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical controls and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equipment is also cdvered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay sequenced hydrau­ lic operation together with trouble­ shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course is devoted to other electro-hydraulic ship­ board systems. Oil Spill Prevention and Containment. This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and onContinued on next page Seafarers LOG, December Supplenient-^>age2 •• -My I? ;• •- .i--V .• . -'i �vv v the-job training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution pre­ vention regulations, spill preven­ tion and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchor­ ing operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be is­ sued. placed on the basics of food prep­ aration including sanitation, di­ etary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course leading to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruc­ tion and on-the-job training in the bake shop and galley. Topics cov­ ered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con- All Departments — Upgrading and Specialty Courses Each student attending upgrad­ ing programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship will participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Opera­ tions and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Fire Fighting are ei­ ther required or elective courses for upgraders in all departments. Union Education Deep ip Sea/inland Engineering License Exam Preparation Course I' : Changes within the maritime in­ dustry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the li­ censing of merchant marine engi­ neering officers. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (unlim­ ited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lundeberg School will offer an in­ tegrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer can­ didates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will pro­ vide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the licence sought. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guardcertified instruction will be pro­ vided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of ehgineering license ex­ amination preparation also is avail­ able by special arrangement. Steward Department Lifeboat launching is one of the topics covered in the Lifeboat/Water Survival course. centrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also high­ lighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction lead­ ing to certification as a chief cook includes both classroom and onthe-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the prep­ aration of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on iden­ tifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanita­ tion and the use of pcipes are in­ cluded in the course. Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assis­ tant cook, this seven-week course includes both classroom and onthe-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked sal­ ads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique require­ ments of military contracts, this course is mandatory for all up­ graders. For deck department up­ graders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction, lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement, con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that includes underway replenishment, helicop­ ter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat opera­ tions. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certif­ icate of graduation will be issued. Chief Steward The nine-week course includes classroom instruction supple­ mented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work supervision, organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanita­ tion, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will be actively involved in all phases of the school's food service supervi­ sion. Towboat Inland Cook Steward department upgraders learn how to make food look appetizing as well as taste good. knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and mate­ rials and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical fire fighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of completion from the Lundeberg School which is recog­ nized by the Coast Guard. A more advanced fire fighting course also is offered which includes 35 hours of instruction and practical experi­ ence. Applicants in this seven-week course receive classroom and onthe-job instruction in food prepara­ tion onboard towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 men. Work scheduling and organization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of supplies and sanitation controls are empha­ sized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. General Physical Fitness Workout programs are individ­ ually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may partici­ pate in free weight, nautilus or uni­ versal weight training which can be used to gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. First Aid & Cardiopulmo­ nary Resuscitation (CPR) Students in this class leam the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After suc­ cessful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Fire Fighting The basic fire fighting course provides the student with general While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend union ed­ ucation courses for one week. Seafarers learn how a union contract with the employer pro­ tects hours, wages and working conditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SIU's constitution are also re­ viewed. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which defend and pro­ mote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. Welfare, pension and vacation benefits are fully ex­ plained. v; mm 'gm-: is Diesel engine maintenance is one of the courses available to engine depart­ ment upgraders at the Lundeberg School. Adult Education Programs In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supple­ ment, the Adult Eduction program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafar­ ers with study skills and basic learning procedures. The programs are available to both trainees and upgraders in order to give all SIU members the opportunity to ex)and their education. Workplace iteracy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills curricula. Basic skills are stressed that will help the seafarers improve job perfor­ mance. The courses offered include En­ glish as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Development Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Pro­ gram. Seafarers LOG, December Supplement—3 ,, • S'4- �The following is the current course schedule for the entire new year—^Jan­ uary through December 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. Deck Department Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 21 March 18 May 13 July 8 September 2 October 28 Course Able Bodied Seaman Lifeboatman ;• . # ; A:-' • • •? ,•'. " _,y,, .• ' Shiphandling •ft •••.•-" • • ^ -ftftftft • ' ••• ' ft,-' • }* ' • . Radar Observer Unlimited yp'-': • - .ftyy'ftg:.y •.-ft, -' ---. ' ft. • ft •::Zp, -'. ;•. Completion Date March 1 April 26 June 21 August 16 October 11 December 6 January 7 January 21 Febmary 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 April 1 April 15 April 29 May 13 May 27 June 10 June 24 July 8 July 22 August 5 August 19 September 2 September 16 September 30 October 14 October 28 November 11 November 25 December 9 January 18 February 1 February 15 March 1 March 15 March 29 April 12 April 26 May 10 May 24 June 7 June 21 July 5 July 19 August 2 August 16 ^ August 30 September 13 September 27 October 11 October 25 November 8 November 22 December 6 December 20 January 21 March 18 May 27 June 24 August 19 September 30 October 28 December 2 February 1 March 29 June 7 July 5 August 30 October 11 November 8 December 13 February 4 April 1 April 22 May 20 July 8 September 2 October 21 December 16 February 8 April 5 April 26 May 24 July 12 September 6 October 25 December 20 Third Mate February 4 September 2 May 17 December 13 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 June 10 September 30 April 19 August 30 December 20 Celestial Navigation February 11 April 22 July 15 March 1 May 10 August 2 r. Engine Department Upgrading Courses Check-in Date January 21 May 13 September 30 Completion Date • April 12 August 2 • December 20 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler January 7 March 18 April 29 June 10 September 2 November 11 February 15 April 26 June 7 July 19 October 11 December 20 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 21 April 15 September 30 March 1 May 24 Novembers ft Course QMED-Any Rating Check-In Date Course Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 April 1 August 5 October 14 January 28 Refrigeration Systems, May 27 Maintenance & Ops. August 19 July 8 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance March 18 Diesel Engine Technology February 18 Welding June 10 September 30 April 15 Basic Electronics September 2 Marine ElectronicsTechnician January 14 May 27 September 30 July 22 Hydraulics March 11 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 June 10 Electro-Hydraulics March 11 Deep Sea^nland Engineers October 7 Oil Spill Prevention February 18 April 1 & Containment May 13 June 24 August 5 September 16 October 28 March 4 Tankerman May 27 August 19 November 11 Completion Date March 1 May 24 September 27 December 6 March 8 July 5 September 27 August 2 April 12 March 15 July 5 October 25 May 10 September 27 April 5 August 16 December 20 August 16 May 17 December 13 July 19 May 17 December 13 February 22 April 5 May 17 June 28 August 9 September 20 November 1 March 29 June 21 September 13 December 6 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) SHLSS CoUege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-In Date January 14 March 25 June 3 August 12 October 21 Completion Date ft March 8 May 17 July 26 October 4 December 13 Recertification Programs ^ ' Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Check-In Date March 25 September 30 January 28 June 3 Completion Date May 6 November 4 March 4 Julys • '•'ivi.ft- " 1991 Aduit Education Scheduie Check-In Date January 7 March 4 April 29 July 29 October 28 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 7 March 4 April 29 July 29 October 28 English as a Second Language February 11 (ESL) April 29 July 29 September 29 October 28 Developniental Studies January 18 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation January 7 Course January 28 April 22 June 17 August 12 Course High School Equivalency (GED) Completion Date February 15 April 19 June 14 September 13 December 6 February 15 April 19 June 14 September 13 December 6 March 22 June 14 September 13 October 18 December 6 February 1 January 25 February 22 May 17 July 12 September 6 Seafaters LOG, December Supplement-Page 4 For further information contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; St. Mary's County; Piney Point, Md. 20674; (301) 994-(X)10. •-c: u- - - - ?J �V-; • • ••• i.,'" .' . i -'Vi ,.V' ' A' 1'" ," * -• n Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1990 U-Lakes Seafarers International Union Direrteiy NP—Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ^ ^6 ^ 20 ^ 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 44 17 0 JENGJNE DEPARTMENT 0 19 7' _ STEWARD DEPARTMENt^^^^ ; ; Port ENTRY '^'0 ' 17 0 " 0 9 5 ' •^' 'cT "*•••"15' ^ 40 Totals All Departments 0 37 25 0 75 29 0 28 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Repert for iniand Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port mm'Ym ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C .. 0 0 0 2 ; ?3 0A 0 ? Q '"AA" C 0 ? ?0 -.0 ? 0 71 0 2 0 14 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 ' 6 Port New York t Philadelphia ' Baltimore ""Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans jfppwwiillIL 0 1 ^,r •' ' 0 0 121 WM 1 0 ... 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0' " 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 I m: 0 San Francisco j Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston •-'Algonac"^^""'^ !St. Louis J Piney Point ^ Totals 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 « Port New York Philadelphia \ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville - •= I Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston • Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Totals All Departments \ 10 •V 0 3 9 V ^ 0 0 0 0 "j. > % " 0 0 0 0 0 ' ' 0 0 0'^ ,1 0 0 1 V .. p -<i • 0 'J 0 liffQ::.. 0 0 0 0 ;• if'B.-: 36 Pi,. •''' - \ .J 0 0 0 21 0 0 22 0 0 3 ""B"" • 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT li 0 _ 0 0 0 ) i 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' -ftv-' ft ft 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 T'^ V 67 20 0 0 0 1 0 rt 20 3 •r 0 0 5 0 0 0 35 4 ' 0 0 0 0 0 *" i . • / SANTURCE 0 : 0 0 0 1 , ;4 if#';.;.; 1:^ • A X ivBt, Louis ' Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 * ' ' ; (808) 523-5434 •". V , HOUSTON •• 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 •J *.,1 JACKSONVILLE ^ 3315 Liberty St. : *Jacksonville, FL 32206^ (904) 353-0987 "^<1 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. K,' Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. ' •• Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD " 50 Union St. . ; New Bedford. MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 ^ • I : NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. ' New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK ; 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILAOELPHIA I f"^ 2604 S. 4 St. ' Philadelphia, PA 19148 ^ ^ (215) 336-3818 ' f PINEY POINT its ,: . ; 'St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 •;. ./."'l.ivfk (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO S; 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 5(415) 543-5855 _ Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 A. ?0 |!|Philadelphia A I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans IHadksonville ^^ I'San Francisco ' I WUmington iSeattle Puerto Rico Houston President •'li; Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President J<»eph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" CampbeU Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Cafley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey »*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP • o.":-:;?: 1 0 0 33 11 190 77 33 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1- • 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR {)()9()7... (809) 721-4033 • SEATTLE 2505 First Ave.:'^. i , Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 •; ,s:.'- • WILMINGTON i 510 N. Broad Ave; Wihningtdn, CA 90744 ji:.. •i f:.SCy.: J iSS: �SEAFARCIISIJOG C4PEED/lfO/Vr(IOM). August 28— Chairman George A. Schuj, Secretary Lance Rene, Educational Director Tom Doran, Deck Delegate Michael K. An­ derson, Engine Delegate Mark Grendehi, Steward Delegate James Moye. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew ad­ vised of ship's mailing address and given new pay scales. Crew asked cap­ tain for more training with exposure suits, fire and lifeboat drills and gas masks. Steward department thanked for good food and keeping messrooms clean. CAPE HENRY(lOM), August 26 — Chairman Thomas Doudeli, Secretaiy Michael W. Thornton, Educational Di­ rector Arthur Rhymes, Deck Delegate Jose Soto, Engine Delegate Charles Ed­ wards. Chairman thanked crew for get­ ting laid-up vessel out quickly proving once again the SIU is best union in world. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew discussed new contract dur­ ing meeting. Crew thanked for pitching in to keep vessel as clean as possible. Members asked to work with steward de­ partment to wash linen until it can be sent ashore. Crew reported finding a stowaway opossum which is being nursed back to health and will be set free upon return to U.S. USNS LYNCH (Mar Ship), August 20 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secretary Paul Cox, Steward Delegate Cassie Tourere. Chairman announced ship would arrive in New London, Conn, on August 23. Secretary said he would call union for clarification about members re­ questing transfer to another department while aboard vessel. Educational direc­ tor announced purser would request Navy manuals for crewmembers for up­ grading. Treasurer Billle Pylate reported $398 in ship's fund. Steward delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Crew to collect money for flowers for scientist who died aboard ship. Crew noted motor on lifeboat not working. Next port: New London. f:.. CAPE FAREWELL (IMC), September 23 — Chairman Tom Walker, Secretary • Tube Dansley Jr., Educational Director Stacy Harding, Deck Delegate Albert D. Hadley, Engine Delegate Wilbert J. Miles, Steward Delegate Gary E. Owens. Chairman said ship was running smoothly. He noted company did not send movies as promised. Secretary f; . Ml if, Black Gang at Work QMED E.G. Ammons of Honolulu works in the engine room of a ship activated for at the start of the Persian Gulf crisis. fel. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), September 30 — Chairman Jeremiah J. Harrington, Secretary Delvin M. Wilson, Deck Delegate Dan­ iel M. Ticer Jr., Engine Delegate Ken Stratton, Steward Delegate Ken Cabato. Chairman announced crew ice machine and reefer boxes were being re­ paired after being broken for three months and seven months respectively. He reminded members not to wear tank tops and ball caps in messhall. He asked members not to abuse gangway tele­ phone. Educational director informed members to file for vacation within 15 months of sign-on date on first dis­ charge. He urged members to be aware of hazards aboard vessel and report them to mate on watch. Treasurer announced $1,500 in ship's fund. He said ship tshirts will be printed using ship's fund money and members will receive one free but will have to pay for any others. He reported members are collecting cop­ per and brass for recycling. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew urged to stay abreast of union activities and poli­ cies through Seafarers LOG. Crew asked union representative to see if transporta­ tion should be reported to chief mate or captain. Next port: Honolulu. NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 30 — Chairman Car­ los H. Canales, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director Dan Bush. Secre­ tary reported $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), September 17 — Chairman George Giraud, Secretary Bobby F. Fletcher. Educational director reported chief engineer purchased 10 new movies when ship was in Nederland, Texas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to consider having lookout posted at all times on tankers. Crew reported everything was running smoothly. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), October 28 — Chairman R. Edwards, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director Rick Cavender. Chairman told crew vessel would be in port for short time. He noted it has been good trip with no problems. Educa­ tional director advised members to up­ grade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), October 13 — Chairman B. G. Williams, Secre­ tary Herbert Lopez Rodriquez. Chair­ man reported go^ crew but problems with toilets and drains. Secretary said op­ erations moved along in smooth manner. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew discussed being restricted to ship. it,'!- • urged yodnger members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union to find out why allotments are late. CAPE FLATTERY{IMC), October 28 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary Richard Ward, Educational Director Ernest Clair, Deck Delegate Johft, Wimmer, Steward Delegate John Fos­ ter. Chairman reported no word on where and when vessel would dock. He asked those signing off to clean rooms and strip beds for next person coming aboard. He said voyage and crew were good. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and help union crew military vessels during' Pers­ ian Gulf crisis. Steward delegate re- CAPE HUDSON (lOM), October 5 — Chairman Mike Delaney, Secretary Re­ becca J. Sleeper, Educational Director Kenneth Biddle, Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Seaman. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading and training at Piney Point. Crew asked washing machine and VCR be secured. Crew asked lounge be tiled because grease is going onto carpet from work boots. Crew requested antenna be fixed. Members thanked steward department for barbecues. CAPEM4F(OMI, Corp.) October 18 — Chairman Tommy Joe Pell, Secre­ tary Ernest Dooms, Educational Direc­ tor Tony Yore, Deck Delegate Wallace O. Wright, Engine Delegate Michael Fay, Steward Delegate Joseph Brooks. pan would be paid transportation back to ports where they receiv^ jobs. He said vessel would pay off upon arrival in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told EPA would be stopped be­ cause of pay raise. Crew asked union for information about seniority time on mili­ tary ships. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent Job. Military was very apprecia­ tive of crew support during trip. FIRSTLY. JACKLUMMUS{Amsea), October 7—Chairman Jeffery Moritz, Secretary Anthony Curran, Educational Director Randy Tannis, Deck Delegate Jay Heater, Engine Delegate Rick Har­ ris, Steward Delegate Lisa Harris. Chairman said payoff is scheduled for Honolulu. He advised crew to wait for re­ liefs before departing ship. Secretary stated crew still waiting for mail to catch up with ship. Educational director urged Keeping the Members Well Fed Is a Family Affair The galley gang aboard a vessel activated for the Persian Gulf prepares to feed the crew. They are GSU Clarence Evans (left) and his brother Recertified Steward Norman Evans (right) from the port of Houston. In the center is GSU Leon Butler from the port of Jacksonville. Chairman requested letter from union concerning extra pay for carrying danger­ ous cargo. Educational director re­ minded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $200 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for more information on ship and contract. Crew thanked Houston Patrolman Steve Ruiz for coming to vessel in Galveston, Texas. CHARLES L. BROWN{Transoceanic Cable), October 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. M. Wilson, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate D. M. Ticer Jr., Engine Dele­ gate Kevin Stratton, Steward Delegate T. Kiwior. Chairman atmounced galley ice machine was working again and ship's reefer boxes are framed and insu­ lated but more work needs to be done. He reminded members to support MDL. He stated vessel would take part in fiveday training exercise in November. He reminded crew of no slop chest aboard so purchase necessary items ashore be­ fore exercise begins. Treasurer an­ nounced barbecue grill was purchased, some scrap copper and brass is to be cashed in and $1,250 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was asked not to place rugs and tennis shoes in washers and dryers. Next port: Hono­ lulu. FALCON DUCHESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), October 30 — Chairman Leo Paradise, Secretary Cleo Jones, Educa­ tional Director Edward Smith. Chair­ man announced vessel would pay off in Mobile, Ala. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted ship was running out of milk on coastwise trips. FIRSTLY. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), October 8 — Chairman Wil­ liam O. Johnson, Secretary D. Moyer, Educational Director Ellis Young, Deck Delegate Robert Johnson, Engine Dele­ gate Douglas R. Laughlin, Steward Del­ egate Kenneth Whitfield. Chairman asked if members living in Guam or Sai- crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $90 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew wanted verification from union about pay for being restricted to ship. Some questions were raised on responsibilities of stew­ ard assistants. Steward department thanked for job well done with extra per­ sonnel aboard. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), October 14 — Chairman Ted Daniels, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Educational Director John Ashly, Deck Delegate D. R. Gaston. Chairman thanked crew for making smooth transition from moth­ balls to working vessel. Treasurer an­ nounced $1,500 in ship's fond. Crew voted to purchase movies and popcorn machine for ship and $300 in recreation equipment for military. Engine and stew­ ard delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Bosun Ted Daniels received message from company juuiouncing birth of his daughter. HUMACAO(Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 18 — Chairman L. Rodrlgues, Secretary Cassie B. Carter Jr., Educa­ tional Director W. Turner, Steward Del­ egate M. Robles. Chairman announced vessel would be paying off in Elizabeth, N.J. He said he spoke with captain about lodging for no heat and hot water while in shipyard and no air conditioning for three days at sea. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew asked contracts department about duties in four-man steward depart­ ment and to resolve dispute about watch relief at wheel in deck department. Crew asked to bring up disputes at department meetings rather than waiting for union meetings. Members reminded to clean rooms when signing off. Next port: Eliza­ beth. Continued on page 13 �DiaMBiR1990 Ships' Digests Continued from page 12 ." f!' i:,, "'V i''' • • •' ITBGROTON(Apex Marine), October 14 — Chairman Donald W. Piummer, Secretary Aivin P. Robinson. Chairman announced payoff would be at Port Read­ ing, N.J. where there will be change in officers. He reported all was running smoothly. Secretary reported members have worked very hard to maintain ves­ sel and keep it clean. Educational direc­ tor urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ ceived Seafarers LOGs. Chief steward thanked 4-8 watch. Crew thanked Stew­ ard Alvin Robinson and Chief Cook M. C. Jaradle for jobs well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Carriers), October 22 — Chairman Dave Zurek, Secretary Carroll C. Kenny. Chairman said everything was running smoothly but nothing has happened on items re­ ported as needing to be repaired or re­ placed. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked welfare department to issud insur­ ance cards and look into changing pen­ sion plan into 40IK. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LIBERTY SPIRinUbeTty Maritime), October 21 — Chairman Eugene Grantham, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Deck Delegate Lester Hoffman, En­ gine Delegate E. A. Fuentes, Steward Delegate Tamara Hanson. Chairman stated ship would lay up in Yugoslavia anc) crew would be paid off in New York airport. He said everyone would receive ticket to port of engagement. He re­ minded members they still are part of crew until discharged so act accordingly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Gal­ ley gang thanked for Job well done. OMIDYNACHEMiOMl, Corp.), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman L. L. Kunc, Secre­ tary Donnie Collins, Educational Director M. J. Wells, Deck Delegate Raymond P. Vivarl, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman said repair list will be turned in upon arrival. He noted Steward Donnie Collins would be retiring in port of Houston. He asked for clarification from union about when deck member is needed on watch or day work. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $127 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew stated dryer needed to be replaced. Crew complained of fumes from cargo in house section. Crew asked leather palm gloves be stocked in slop chest. Members gave gal­ ley gang vote of thanks. Collins said he would give ice cream freezer to ship. Collins has sailed aboard vessel since 1981 and with SIU for 44 years. Next port: Houston. OMI HUDSON(OMl, Corp.), October 14 — Chairman B. Hohhs, Secretary Henry Manning, Deck Delegate E. I. Bronstein, Engine Delegate Rex Bolin, Steward Delegate J. E. Lewis. Chairman announced payoff set for Los Angeles. He said he had copies of contracts and union forms for members to read. No be^s or disputed OT reported. Crew • asked for clarification of when vessel is on day work and on watch. Repair list was given to captain and chief engineer. Next port: Los Angeles. OMI HUDSON(OMl Corp.), Chair­ man B, R. Hohhs, Secretary Henry Manning, Deck Delegate J. Lihhy, En­ gine Delegate Rex Bolin, Steward Dele­ gate J. E. Lewis. Chairman stated repair list had been given to captain and chief engineer. He said payoff is scheduled in Los Angeles for October 23. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted re­ pairs are being made on dish sterilizer but dishes still coming out spotty with soap film. Next port: Los Angeles. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), October 21 — Chairman George Giraud, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Educational Director Mark Sawin. Chairman announced payoff set for Corpus Christi, Texas on October 23. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew noted galley ran out of fresh fruit and vegetables and some meats. Crew asked dryer be re­ paired or replaced and new VHS re­ corder be placed in recreation room. Next port: Corpus Christi. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Mari­ time Overseas), October 11 ^— Chairman F. Cottongin, Secretary L. Fend, Educa­ tional Director J. Quinter, Deck Dele­ gate J. Batorski, Engine Delegate C. Weekly, Steward Delegate L. Jenkins. Chairman announced payoff set for Octo­ ber 12 in Richmond, Calif. He said he spoke with captain and reported he or­ dered linen closet to be locked. Educa­ tional director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked wel­ fare department to look into increasing vision benefits. Crew discussed and agreed on better system for changing lin­ ens. Next ports: Richmond and Los An­ geles. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), October 21 — Chairman Richard Wardlaw, Secretary Earl Gray, Deck Delegate K. F. Schultz, Engine Delegate G. Banda. Chairman reminded members not to leave vessel until patrolman ar, rives and payoff is over. Secretary an­ nounced vessel will make trip to Alaska before returning to regular run. Deck del­ egate reported mates doing unlicensed work. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked for new washing machine as one for members is broken constantly. Crew thanked steward department for its good work. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Over­ seas), October 28 — Chairman George Walks, Secretary Sean Ryan, Engine Delegate Joseph Billlto, Steward Dele­ gate Mohamed Ahdelfatah. Chairman said tiles on crew's deck and washing machine are needed. He said all was going well. Secretary stated increased communication is needed with union. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told chief mate willing to work with members be­ fore issues become beefs. Chief cook asked union to discover why he was not given travel pay. PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk Lines), October 20 — Chair­ man Karl Timonen, Secretary Michael J. Curtis, Engine Delegate Paul Jude Moran. Chairman announced CPR class would be held October 21 and room in­ spections would occur about October 25. Treasurer listed $152 in ship's fund. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew thanked for its work. Galley gang thanked for its good job. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 25 — Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secre­ tary Rafael Evans, Educational Director R. Johnsen. Chairman advised book members to stay aboard until Persian Gulf crisis ends. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done and good food. /701/E/7 (Vulcan Carriers), October 20 — Chairman William Lewis, Secretary Ernest Harris, Educational Director Robert Bunch, Deck Delegate Phil Slaughter, Engine Delegate George Thompson, Steward Delegate Kipp Neshitt. Chairman said all departments running smoothly. He reported all re­ pairs made. He encouraged members to attend Lundeberg School. He thanked the galley gang and staff of Seafarers LOG for jobs well done. Educational di­ rector reported LOGs received in Japan. He noted new books and movies are available for crew. He thanked company for forwarding mail to ship on regular basis. Treasurer announced $207 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. New pay raises were read and posted. Crew asked contracts departrrient tb consider mechanism for permanent men to retain posts despite an illness. Crew reported new ice machine and washer were installed. Crew stated it en­ joyed shore leave in Singapore, Subic Bay, Philippine Islands and Pusan, Korea. Next ports: Guam, Singapore and Subic Bay. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director R. Velez, Engine Delegate Alfred Day, Steward Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman announced payoff scheduled October 17 in Eliza­ beth, N.J. He urged members to donate to SPAD. No disputed OT or beefs re­ ported. Crew requested VCR, television remote control, washer and fan from company. Members noted air condi­ tioner not working properly in crew lounge. Next port: Elizabeth. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (SeaLand Service), October 21 — Chairman John C. Green, Secretary E. Doffoh, Educational Director Eric Bain, Deck Delegate Ruhin Mitchell, Engine Dele­ gate M. Beata, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. Chairman said crew still re­ questing new washing machine and room fans be installed. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked air vents in 12-4 and 4-8 watch rooms and dryer door be repaired. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. Fuel for the Body Recertified Steward Norman Evans (left) watches as crewmembers QMED Carlito E. Pisioco (center) and AB Thomas McGregor load their plates during a shipboard barbecue aboard a Ready Reserve Force vessel. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Service), October 8 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Edu­ cational Director L. Brown, Deck Dele­ gate David Ray hum. Steward Delegate Darwin Hand. Chairman announced payoff on October 16 in Tacoma, Wash. Jle said this was one of best crews with whom he had sailed. Secretary thanked crew for taking some weight off GSU by keeping vessel ship shape. Educational director urged members to notify him of any electrical problems they may notice. Treasurer reported crew thanked Captain Flagger of SL Defender for copying some of their movies and leaving them in Yokohama, Japan for Developer's viewing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked Chief Cook Diana Nason for her fine cooking. At request of AB T. Churchman, Chicago Bears were voted official team of Developer. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary Pedro Lahoy, Deck Delegate H. Smith, Deck Delegate James P. O'Reilly. Chairman discussed new contract with crew. He talked about possibility of ship's returning to New York run. Deck and steward delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), October 13 — Chairman Wer­ ner Becher, Secretary S. Ghani, Educa­ tional Director Walter C. Stevens, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine Dele­ gate James Spranza, Steward Delegate H. Buhkar. Chairman told crew vessel would arrive in Long Beach, Calif, on October 15 and be idle until October 23. Secretary said trip Was smooth and crew was pleasure with whom to work. No dis­ puted OT or beefs reported. Next ports: Oakland, Calif., Honolulu, Guam and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 14 — Chairman L. Freeburn, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director R. Belcher, Deck Dele­ gate Thomas Self, Engine Delegate M. Abdullah, Steward Delegate D. Garri­ son. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told vessel would lay up in Port­ land, Ore. shipyard and all hands would get transportation to Oakland, Calif, home port. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Edu­ cational Director J. B. Dryman. Chair­ man told crew company has not resolved providing van to take crew from gate to ship in Hawaii, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Guam. He aimounced payoff October 28 in Long Beach, Calif. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's fund. Deck delegate re­ quested proper gear for sand blasting to prevent eye problems. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs re­ ceived in Honolulu. Crew was waiting for work to be done on television and VCR so members could hook them up in their rooms. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 23 — Chairman Stephen R. Garay, Secretary David H. Boone, Deck Delegate Gregory Poer, Engine Delegate C. J. Kirchhofer, Steward Del­ egate William A. Daly. Chairman an­ nounced vessel payoff scheduled in Tacoma, Wash, this trip. He urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary read minutes of last meeting. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for its fine work. Next port: Tacoma. l,v' , SEALIFT ARCTIC (IMC), October 24 — Chairman Brian O'Hanlon, Secre­ tary Scott Opsahl, Engine Delegate The­ odore Hawkins, Steward Delegate Herbert Curry. Chairman urged crewmembers to stay aboard as long as possible because of Iraqi crisis. Secre­ tary asked those signing off to strip beds and clean rooms. He thanked deck and engine departments for keeping mess and pantry clean. No disputed OT or ' beefs reported. Crew told it was getting new washer. Captain told crew profits from slop chest would be used to pur­ chase movies. Crew thanked Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Herb Curry Continued on page 14 •i'v �-'xnMiii SCAFAREKS LOG Ship^^ Digest! Continued from page 13 and Steward Assistant Andy Campollo for their very good work in galley. If T" ' '" '."^ SGT. MATEJKOCAK(Waterman Steamship), October 7 — Chairman Angelo J. Urti Jr., Secretary Milton J. Phelps, Educational Director D. Peter­ son, Deck Delegate Michael A. Duggan, Engine Delegate John C. Langley, Steward Delegate Antonio Prizmik. Chairman reported Captain Dan Tucker thanked all departments for job well done. He urged all members to upgrade at Piney Point and get involved in union activities. He announced payoff October 12 in Panama City, Fla. Secre­ tary on behalf of crew wished speedy re­ covery to black gang member Michael J. Tremper who left vessel ill. Educa­ tional director reminded members of im­ portance of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked more Seafarers LOGs and union communica­ tions be sent to vessel. Next ports: Morehead City, N.C. and Panama City. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime), Oc­ tober 21 — Chairman Willie Marsh, Secretary Howard Williams. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Crew requested new furniture from com­ pany for lounge. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), Chairman Michael Shappo, Secretary M. L. ^Apply NOW^ Union's TM3Ar\TTATI?. APRIL AODfl 15, ic mm DEADUNE: 199V : V' II .III I II P IIII •• lease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name. Book Number City, State, Zip Code Telephone number _ This application is for 12/90 SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 3 — Chairman A. J. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educa­ tional Director F. Hall, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr., Steward Delegate C. A. Sewell. Chairman announced ship would lay up for repairs in January. Secretary read minutes from last meeting and noted everything was okay. Beefs and disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. None was reported by steward delegate. Steward department thanked for its good work. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $829,121. These expenses included $133,584 in administrative expenses and $695,537 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 493 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 $14,469,688 as of December 31, 1989, compared to $12,751,011 as of January 1, 1989. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,718,677. This increase included unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of pjan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $2,547,798 including employer contributions of $217,523,employee contributions of $83,180, gains of $729,327 from the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $1,517,768. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows t)iat enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additionailnformation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746,(301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. 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 copyingcosts. Requests to the Department should beaddressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4577, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. ~ -.w- ' V-'.-XY SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 4 — Chairman V. J. Ardowski, Secretary W. Williams. Chairman talked with crew about safety prevention. Secretary read minutes of previous meeting. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported smooth sail­ ing. 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. Address • Self , • Dependent SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), November 10 — Chairman W. Feil, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chapman, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Chairman talked with members about union and company's substance abuse policies. Educational di­ rector provided safety poster to crew, Treasurer listed $239 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested more ice cream for 42-day voy­ age. This is a summaiy of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878 for the year ended December 31, 1989. The annual rei^rt has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Soine 35 years ago, the Seafarers International Union's Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in America to establish a ^holarship program to help qualified members and their dependents laiKe cO lege and vocational education. Every year, four scholarships are given to children of SIU members: These ^e worth $15,000 each over a four-y^ period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU mem­ bers, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholarship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year scholarship for study at a vocational school or community college. Since the inception of the program, the impartial committee of professional educators from the college and university level has awarded 178 scholarships to Seafarers and their children. It has pro­ duced doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, librarians, teachers, computer specialists and scientists—most of whom have pointed out that without the SIU's help, they never would have had the opportunity to pursue their education. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall, ftospective applicants also may request a copy by filling in the request form below. Mail the completed form to: SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 iMipiVi stack gas still affecting crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washing machine as one is not enough. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for its good work. Crew thanked for its work in fighting fire on ship. Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund Program 111 USNS REGULUSiBay Tankers), Octo­ ber 21 — Chairman George Wilson, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Robroy Adams, Deck Delegate Roger Reinke, Engine Delegate Sam­ son Sandvan, Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso. Chairman announced vessel payoff October 26 in Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary reminded crew to help keep lounges clean. He asked members to clean rooms when signing off. He thanked crew for helping sort trash and garbage into proper containers. Treasurer listed $10 in movie fund. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and stew­ ard delegates. Galley gang thanked for very good food and job well done. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 4 — Chairman D. Leon, Secretary D. A. Brovrn, Educa­ tional Director Michael Overgaard, Deck Delegate Richard Guerin, Engine Delegate Ali Mohsin. Chairman stated Scholarship •••LlliJ' IL iniMii Baker. Chairman asked union for infor­ mation about contract and when turnover to new company would take place as ship has no set date. Educational director advised members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Crew asked company to provide all nec­ essary protection in case of biological or chemical warfare. Crew noted some toi­ lets not working and some members are not returning movies for use by others. Crew asked more Seafarers LOGs be sent to vessel. Next port: Bayonne, N.J. V-' ^ •• �Final pepartures DEEP SEA WILLIS B. ADDISON Willis B. Addison, 71, passed away No­ vember 9. The Loui­ siana na­ tive served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. He joined the Seafar­ ers in February 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Ad­ dison sailed in the engine de­ partment before he retired in 1981. EDWARD A. ANDERSON Edward A. Ander­ son, 94, died Octo­ ber 13. He was bom in Il­ linois and served in the Navy from 1917 to 1919. Brother Anderson joined the SIU in August 1949 in the port of New York. He was very ac­ tive in union activities while he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He started collecting his pension in 1970. ERNEST C. ANDERSON Ernest C. Anderson, 81, passed away October 4. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., he served in the Navy from 1929 to 1936. He joined the union in August 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Anderson began drawing his pension in November 1975. THOMAS G. ROLAND Thomas G. Boland, 62, died October 10. The Davenport, Iowa native joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1947 in the port of New York. His deck departinent career was interrupted by the Army from 1951 to 1957. Brother Boland upgraded to re­ certified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He had started receiving his pen­ sion earlier this year. VERNON H. CAMBRE JR. Vernon H. Cambre Jr., 30, passed away June 24. Bom in Chicago, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in May 1981. Brother Cambre was an active member of the black gang, sailing as an OMU, at the time of his death. CHARLES D. CAMERON Charles D. Cam­ eron, 58, died July 6. The Rison, Ark. na­ tive served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. He joined the SIU in January 1967 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Brother Cameron up­ graded his engine department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He was an active member at the time of his death. JOSEPH M.CERNA Joseph M. Cema, 100, passed away September 24. He was bom in Peru. Brother Cema started sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944. He started collecting his pen­ sion in 1969 from MCS before the union merged with the AGLIWD. His remains were cremated. CHARLES E. COLSTON Charles E. Col­ ston, 55, died No­ vember 3. The Mis­ sissippi native served in the Army from 1955 to 1958. He graduated from the port of New Orleans Andrew Fumseth Training School in August 1963. Brother Colston's first vessel was the Oregon Victory. He was an active member, sail­ ing as a chief cook, at the time of his death. CLOVISJ.COMPAN Clovis J. Compan, 81, passed away August 3. Bom in New Orleans, he joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1943 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Com­ pan sailed in the steward de­ partment before he retired in December 1968. GEORGE A. DEAN George A. Dean, mdied August 1. He was a charter member of the Sea­ farers hav­ ing joined in December 1938 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Dean shipped on Wa­ terman vessels early in his union career. He sailed in the deck department. He retired in 1964. LOUIS G. DENNIS Louis G. Dennis, 77, passed away November 11. The Vir­ ginia native was a charter mem­ ber of the SIU. He joined the union in May 1939 in the port of Boston. Brother Dennis sailed in the galley gang until his retirement in 1975. CURRY DeVAUGHN Curry DeVaughn, 70, died No­ vember 25. A native of Oakwood, Texas, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother DeVaughn joined the union in April 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department and began collecting his pension in November 1987. STIG W. B. EHRNLUND StigW.B.Ehmlund,68, passed away July 18. He was bom in Malmo, Sweden. ^ Brother Ehmlund joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1964 in the port of Los Angeles. After MCS merged with the AGLIWD, he upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He sailed primarily on : American President Lines ves­ sels before retiring in 1986. JULIO EVANS Julio Evans, 73, died August 8. Bom in Fajardo, P.R., he joined the Seafarers in May 1941 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Evans sailed in the deck department. He began drawing his pension in 1974. MARGARET FONG Margaret Fong, 74, passed away August 23. The native of Illinois was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and sailed primarily on Ameri­ can President Lines vessels. Sister Fong retired in 1968 be­ fore MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Her remains were cremated. GEORGE W. FOURNIER George W. Foumier, 79, died November 6. He was bom in Mt. Bullion, Calif, and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Foumier joined the SIU in April 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed iii the black gang before retiring in 1970. BRYAN J. GIBSON Bryan J. Gibson, 94, passed away Oc­ tober 5. The North Car­ olina na­ tive served in the Army from 1915 to 1921. He joined the union in February 1955 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Gibson's last vessel was the Steel Traveler. He began collecting his pen­ sion in 1966. JOHN GREEN John Green, 65, died December 18,1989 in Menlo Park, Calif. A native of Washington, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in September 1941 and sailed aboard the Matthew Luckenbach. Brother Green served as an executive chef instmctor at the MCS training school in Calistoga, Calif, be­ fore he retired in 1968. He is survived by his wife, Lillie; son, Patrick: daughter, Jacque­ line Townsend; four grandchil­ dren and three great-grandchildren. His re­ mains were scattered at sea. HARRY B. HASTINGS Harry B. Hastings, 64, passed away No­ vember 3. Bom in Alabama, he joined the SIU in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Hastings sailed in the steward department. He started collect­ ing his pension in 1987. ' :. THEOPILUS JOSEPH Theopilus Joseph, 66, died No­ vember 12. A native of Texas, he joined the union in Decem­ ber 1958 in the port of Seattle. Brother Joseph shipped in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1980. DEMETRIOS N. KAMBANOS Demetrios N. Kambanos, 83, passed away June 29. He was bom in Greece and joined the Seafarers in August 1951 in the port of New York. Some of the first vessels on which Brother Kambanos sailed in the engine department included those for Isthmian and Bull Lines. He re­ tired in 1971. MAURI O. J. KARLSSON Mauri O. J. Karlsson, 66, died July 2. Bom in Finland, he joined the union in May 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the black gang. Brother Karlsson started col­ lecting his pension in 1984. JOHN M. LAMB John M. Lamb, 81, passed away No­ vember 4. The Dothan, Ala. na­ tive joined the SIU in January 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Lamb shipped in the black gang before retiring in 1975. TONGYOULEE Tong You Lee, 78. died in a San Francisco hospital August 20. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1935. Brother Lee re­ tired in 1971 before MCS merged with the AGLIWD. He was buried August 25 in Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery in Colma, Calif. PEDRO MARINO Pedro Ma­ rino, 63, passed away in Kingman, Ariz. Jan­ uary 30. A native of San Diego, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940. Brother Marino began collect­ ing his pension in 1971. He was buried Febmary 2 in the Phoenix, Ariz. National Memo­ rial Cemetery. His wife, Marilyn, survives him. LANCEPADGETT Lance Padgett, 29, died Novem­ ber 26 while sail­ ing aboard • the Equal­ ity State. He was a native of Trona, Calif, and served in the Army from 1979 to 1983. Brother Padgett graduated from the Lundeberg School in December 1989 and shipped as an ordinary seaman. Prior to joining the SIU, he was a mem­ ber of the United Industrial Workers, an SIUNA affiliate. He was buried at Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, Md. He is survived by his wife. Tammy; daughter, Cassandra; his iJarents and brother; two half-sisters and a half-brother; and several step-brothers and sisters. FERDINAND F. PRIETO Ferdinand F. Prieto, 67, passed away Oc­ tober 7. The San Juan na­ tive served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Prieto joined the Seafarers in July 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment and last shipped in 1987. •Mi: OSCAR M. RAYNOR Oscar M. Raynor, 62, died October 30. He was bom in Geor­ gia and joined the SIU in September 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Raynor shipped in the galley gang. He retired in 1987. JOSE D.REYES Jose D. Reyes, 75, passed away September 15. The native of Puerto Rico joined the union in January 1967 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Reyes ; sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he started collect­ ing his pension in 1983. EDWARD T. RILEY Edward T. Riley, 74, died October 28. Bom in Massa­ chusetts, he joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1951 in the port of Boston. Brother Riley sailed in the deck department. He re­ tired in 1978. JUAN V. RIVERA Juan V. Rivera, 66, passed away Oc­ tober 23. The Puerto Rico na­ tive joined the SIU in 1944 but went ashore in 1951. He re­ sumed his membership as part of the galley gang in 1968. Brother Rivera started drawing his pension in 1981. JOHNNY R. SALINAS Johnny R. Salinas, 57, died Novem­ ber 15. Bom in Galves­ ton, Texas, he Continued on page 16 • • . ' ' ' V-;-. ii' -fci �a»JaiiBtFlaf>!jo»,ii»^t.j SEAFAROtS lOG Final Departures Hams began collecting his pen­ sion in 1968 before the union merged with the AGLIWD. Continued from page IS served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. Brother Salinas Joined the Seafarers in August 1961 in the port of Houston. He was an active member in the deck department at the time of his death. .•;u^7 il x.^-,t ite! '!'%!•?' -f?' JOSE F. SANTIAGO Jose P. Santiago, 70' passed away No­ vember 7. He was bom in Santurce, P.R. and joined the SIU in Oc­ tober 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Santiago sailed in the decfe>department. He began collecting his pen­ sion in 1985. :: ..•>.-SiV"»^'^.;V EDWARD A. SESERKO Edward A. Seserko, 63, died October 17. Bom in Penn­ sylvania, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Seserko joined the union in July 1951 in the port of Philadelphia. He shipped in the deck department until he retired in 1977. CLEVELAND TAYLOR Cleveland Taylor, 45, passed away Oc­ tober 19. The Mo­ bile, Ala. native graduated from that port's An­ drew Furuseth Training School in December 1965. Brother Taylor upgraded his engine de­ partment ratings at the Lundeberg School in 1981 and 1985. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. THEODORA B. TIMO Theodora B. Timo, 64, died October 30. Bom in Pembina, N.D., she Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1976 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Sister Timo continued sailing in the galley gang when MCS merged with the AGLl WD and retired earlier this year. GROVER C. TURNER Grover C. Tumer, 70, passed away No­ vember 3. A native of Texas, he served in the Army from 1939 to 1948. Brother Tumer Joined the SIU in December 1951 in. the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department before retiring in 1979. NEALY WILLIAMS Nealy Williams, 86, died Octo­ ber 21. Bom in Tennessee, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1923. Brother Wil- INLAND '• MARVIN Z. MOORE Marvin Z. Moore, 79, died October 11. He was bom in JULIUS D. ANDREWS Julius D. Andrews, 68, passed away Oc­ tober 19. The Bruns­ wick County, N.C. native Joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1962 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Andrews retired in 1984. He was buried October 22 in Brunswick (N.C.) Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons, Larry and Earl; a daughter Judy A. Edwards; and six grandchil­ dren. SAM R. GEORGE Sam R. George, 71, died October 14. He was bom in Vir­ ginia and Joined the SIU in Febmaiy 1980 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman George sailed in the deck department before he came ashore in 1983. RAYMOND J. GLESPEN Raymond J. Glespen, 64, passed away No­ vember 2. A native of Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1967. Boat­ man Glespen Joined the union in June 1971 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed as a tugboat captain before retiring in 1988. FRANK HOFFPAUIR Frank Hoffpauir, 81, died Novem­ ber 14. Bom in Ryane, La., he served in the Navy from 1927 to 1931. He Joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Hoffpauir sailed as an engineer for Sa­ bine Towing. He began draw­ ing his pension in 1974. HIRAM W. LUPTON Hiram W. Lupton, 64, passed away Oc­ tober 31. The Low­ land, N.C. native served in the Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Lupton Joined the Seafarers in March 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department before he retired in August 1984. Crittenden, Va. and Joined the SIU in June 1962 in the port of Philadelphia. Boat­ man Crittenden sailed in the en­ gine department. He started receiving his pension in Febm­ ary 1978. , ROY E. PALMER Roy E. Palmer, 82, passed away No­ vember 10. A na­ tive of Ingleside. Texas, he Joined the union in May 1957 in the port of Hous­ ton. Boatman Palmer sailed as a tugboat captain for G&H Towing. He began collecting his pension in July 1973. IRVING B. TUCKER Irving B. Tucker, 86, died October 2. Bom in Gressitt, Va., he Joined the Seafarers in August 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Tucker sailed in the deck department prior to his retirement in 1973. JOHNJ.WILGUS John J. Wilgus, 74, passed away October 16. The Ocean View, Del. native Joined the SIU in December 1976 in the port of Houston. Boatman Wilgus sailed as an engineer. He started drawing his pension in 1982. RAILROAD MARINE GEORGE CCURLEY George C. Curley, 90, died No­ vember 10. He was bom in Paterson, N.J. and Joined the union in July 1960 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department for the New York Central System. Brother Curley retired in 1965. JOHN F.DALY John F. Daly, 80, passed away No­ vember 25. The New York na­ tive Joined the Seafarers in December 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Daly sailed for the Erie Lackawana Railroad. He started collecting his pension in 1969. DENNIS DOODY Dennis Doody, 88, died Novem­ ber 1. Bom in Elm Park, N.Y., he Joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Doody sailed as a bridgeman for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He began receiving his pension in 1967. CHARLES F. McGOVERN Charles F. McGovem, 75, passed away Oc­ tober 20. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. Brother McGovem Joined the union in July 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck de­ partment for the Brooklyn Eastem District Terminal. He retired in 1980. EDWARD J. OTTEN Edward J. Otten, 90, died Octo­ ber 14. The native of New Jer­ sey Joined the Seafarer s in November 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Otten started collecting his pension in 1965. GREAT LAKES LEONARD R. ARENDT County, Wis., he served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Arendt Joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of De­ troit. He sailed as a conveyorman for American Steamship Company before he retired in 1982. PHILLIP J. GAJEWSKI Phillip J. Gajewski, 80, died Novem­ ber 3. He was bom in Cheboy­ gan, Mich, and Joined the union in July 1959 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. Brother Gajewski sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1975. MERRILL W. KELLEY Merrill W. Kelley, 94, passed away November 14. He Joined the old Tug Firemen's union (which later merged with the AGLIWD) in June 1951 in his native Chicago. Brother Kelley sailed as a deckhand for Great Lakes Towing Company. He started collecting his pension in 1963. MILTON R. LARSEN Milton R. Larsen, 79, died No­ vember 1. Bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., he Joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1951 in the port of Milwaukee. Brother Larsen sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in 1973. JOHNJ.PELISH John J. Pelish, 80, passed away November 4. A native West Virginia, he Joined the SIU in January 1970 in the port of To­ ledo, Ohio. Brother Pelish was a member of the galley gang before he started drawing his pension in 1976. ROY L. POWERS Roy L. Powers, 60, died October 31. He Joined the union in October 1965 in his native Frankfort, Mich. Brother Powers last Job was sailing as a cook for Erie Sand and Gravel. He began collect­ ing his pension in 1989. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN JOHN M. NICASTRO John M. Nicastro, 69, passed away November 20. He Joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union (which later merged with the AGLIWD) in July 1961 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Nicastro sailed in the deck dept before he re­ tired in 1986. THOMAS PARISI Thomas Parisi, 77, died No­ vember 9. The Boston native Joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union before it merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed as a fishing boat captain out of Gloucester, Mass. before retiring in 1977. Brother Parisi was buried in Calvary Ceme­ tery in Gloucester. His wife, Grace, survives him. MANUEL S. SOUSA Manuel S. Sbusa, 39, disap­ peared at sea No­ vember 25. A member of the SIU since 1986, the New Bed­ ford, Mass. fisherman fell over­ board while working aboard the Neves. Brother Sousa wais the nephew of New Bedford Patrolman Eugenio DeSousa. ALDEN E. WAGNER Alden E. Wagner, 86, passed away Sep­ tember 7. A native of West Berlin, Nova Scotia, Canada, he had been a member of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union before it merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wagner sailed as a fishing boat captain out of Gloucester, Mass. He retired in 1974. He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Glouces­ ter. His daughter, Elaine Pina, survives him. . • 'J'"''if t �<!=5. 1; ' rj». a. .» IMI 17 DECEMBER 1990 Know Your Rights -• 0 :• •» FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping of 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 re­ quested. The properaddress for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, Md, 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers 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 mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agient. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical 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 Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ' • ' 'f 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him 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 immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members iffe guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU coristitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan, EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $25,078,848. These expenses included $2,158,745 in administrative expenses, and $22,920,103 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 21,071 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although hot all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $430,047,469 as of December 31, 1989, compared to $387,057,064 as of January 1,1989. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $42,990,405. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $68,069,253, including employer contributions of $9,152,548, gains of $12,927,281 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $45,739,602 and other income of $249,822. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information 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 plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan 5. Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 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, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W-, Washington, D.C. 20216. M •4 ;r;f. ii:. •iv'V SPAD t-shirts The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE M''. K'.vSv : Please fill out the application The shirts feature the SIU logo l)elow and mail it to: f^ii color on the front and John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer • n i u «• ui Seafarers International Union Politrcs is Porkchops mblue 5201 Auth Way on the back. They are Camp Springs, MD 20746 American-made. • -f't • Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. . :NAME ;ADDRESS •i'SS iCITY, STATE, ZIP I SOCIAL SECURITY# BOOK# [PHONE# RATING :T-SHIRT SIZE (drde one) S M L XL •T' '^1 • �18 "'' ,; ' "' ' ' SEAFAREKS LOG I k ""111: Ci' . It' 'Tft " By- 'I! ''A, I- -.-K: .LIFEBOAT - CLASS rt'.'t:;' ? '. •, Hartline, Tommy Yanes III, Kevin Mlllhouse and Jim Moore (instructor), (third row, from ieft) Joseph Dean, William Scott, John Sanders, Chris Curtis, Vincent Martinez and Ryan Camardelle, (back row, from ieft) William May, Clarence Green and Michael Dean. '- 'j&V Trainee Lifeboat Class 461—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat ciass 461 are (first row kneeling, from left) Michael Toddman, Arnett Ware, Marcus Page, Thomas Higgins, Richard Johnson, Antonio Malone and Richard Everett, (second row, from left) Earl Gillespie fbosun). Lance Gallant, Geoffrey Denesse, James Mills, Christopher Stringer, Easley Quinn III, James Richards, Mark Rivers, Gaston Watkins, Jason Frazee and Charles Frazer III, (third row, from ieft) Darrell Brashear, James Connor, EricThornsbrough, Matthew Young, Robert Fox and Ben Cusic (instructor), (back row, from ieft) Duffy Joyce, Joseph Tengler, Kenny Frankiewicz, Jere Johnson, Greg Woid, Jason Wyatt, Ricardo Ramirez and Garrick Prater. • '-•. •>;.;,V; Radar Observer—Members from Allied Towing who completed the radar observer course are (first row, from left) Henry Corbell, Dexter Moore, Carl R. Moor, Phil Spoerle and Casey Taylor (instructor), (second row, from left) Robert L. O'Neal, Kenneth H. Hudgins Sr. and Erik H. Eriksen. Able Seaman Class—The Lundeberg School graduated 18 members as able bodied seamen on November 19. From the left are (kneeling) Bruce Holloway, Bob Lang, William Norton, Alvin Diles Jr., Mitchell Roberts, David O'Neal, Steve Shank and instructor Nelson Bailey (standing), (second row, from left) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Joe Thompson, MikeSmigelski, Rick Jones, NickMcKnett, Wade Pisciotta, Kevin Walker, Arthur Stewart, John Bumgart, Jesse Fountain, Michael Gav and Mario Mardesic. Upgraders Lifeboat Class—Learning lifeboat skills and water survival techniques leads to lifeboatman certification at the Lundeberg School. Under the instruction of Ben Cusic (right), the following members completed the course of study: (from the left) W. Reyes, Walt Van Court, Charlie M. Belton and Bill Collins. Hagberg. Missing from the photo is,Brian "Magenta" Carolan. FiremanAVaterlender, Oiler (FOWT)—Completing the six-week course leading to endorsement as fireman/watertender are (sitting) Frank Alo, (first row kneeling, from left) Tomas Torruellas, Stoney Hardy, Mark Moran,Havier Alvarado, Mike Holly and Beato Diaz, (second row, from left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Damon Jordan, Bruce Auman, Steve Rollins, Dean Compton, David Skieff, Chris Martinez and Charlie Belton, (third row, from left) Davis Lea, Steve Marshall, Jeff Van Slambrouck, Mike Waz, Emest Kemp and Darren Henderson. �'.'v s;; y'i';? DSCmBER 1990 ••.V ^J-.. .•;:,1 •'••i-i ' I-,-' •i::.':;'T", i.'-r-'••••':'V. 1991 mnAom COURSE sdimu Skmrd Upgnding Comses theSeSre'Ky for January-May Wlat geared to improve job skills of III l nwih ^11 programs are mariUme industry members and to promote the American industry's need^as^Sl as^th?Son ^ reflect the membership's and Persian Gulf. national emergency mobilization in the -If FULL S-week Sessions Course Able Seaman January 7 January 18 January 21 February 1 February 4 February 15 February 18 March 1 March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April 1 April 12 April 15 April 26 'f /t] April 29 May 10 May 13 May 24 May 27 June 7 • ' Ship HandliitgK January 21 February 1 March 18 March 29 May 27 June 7 Radar Observer Unlimited February 4 February 8 April 1 April 5 April 22 AprU26 May 20 May 24 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 April 19 Celestial Navigation February 11 March 1 April 22 . iTiajr May 10 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken Tankerman March 4 March 29 May 27 June 21 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken Tankerman _ March 4 May 27 March 29 June 21 0// Spin Course Check-In Completion ^Date Date February 18 February 22 AprU 1 Aprils May 13 May 17 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken. UPGRADING APPUCATIOH Name(First) Date of Birth. (Middle) Mo./Dpy/Vear Address. (State) Telephnne( (Zip Code) " ) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security #_ Seniority. :. U.S. Citizen: • Yes Completion Date May 6 March 4 Sngine Upgnding Courses Check-In Date January 21 May 13 January 7 Februaiy 4 March 18 April 15 May 13 Course -—^ QMED-Any Rating FiremanAVatertender and Oiler '••f ' — -0$ m.H: : Completion Date April 12 August 2 February 1 March 1 April 12 May 10 June 7 « # c Kcr/Kfc/Af ana %. nimprooiti Maintenance & Operations January 21 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 April 1 January 28 May 27 March 18 February 18 January 14 March 11 :r • March 1 May 24 March 1 May 24 March 8 July 5 April 12 March 15 April 5 May 17 : ••il • , • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Welding Marine Electronics Technician Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) Electro-Hydraulics Deep Sea/Inland Engineers March 11 May 17 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular coarse. -i; •-I*' r'- ' 'I ' " J99I Adult Edurafion Stkoduie Course j 1 English as a Second Language (E$L) Developmental Studies ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Check-In Date January 7 March 4 April 29 January 7 March 4 April 29 February 11 Completion Date February IS April 19 June 14 February 15 AprU 19 June 14 March 22 Januarv 18 January 7 January 28 April 22 iShri Janua?!^ February 22 May 17 'M':• 'f-', • •-i.-..ifr- • • discharges mast be submitted" ""' YOT^U to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested You also mast submit a COPY of each of the following- the first nSe of c^r^d rTI*h f '"d'cating your department and seniority, youf clinic Hr c u yo"*" Lundeberg School identification Sfice WILL NOT taken and completed. The Admissions Utnce WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE nATEVESSFI HE-tn wAie, DATE OF VtASEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Book #_ Department. • No SIGNATUREL I am interested in the following coursefs) checked below or indicated here if not listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee progriam? If yes, which program: from • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? Q Yes Q No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? . Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training ^ ' DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_ Primary language spoken Check-In Date March 25 January 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Adult Basic Education (ABE) Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) May 17 KBceriificaHon Frognms January 4 February 15 March 29 May 10 June 21 ^^il^^l^hoatman (City) Pngram Sikedah for 1991 January 14 March 8 March 25 • December 10-' • v'w'f.January 21^ . March 4 April IS • i'ii Check-In Completfon Course Date Date >U><>P«-«>ded(c<»aKt»lnM«» Coo'^' Chief steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. " - '' ' • ' " DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited O Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer ^eam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems U Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook D Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook • it • •• •;4 •' • • I -s ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be takbn with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation 4'. • m •X COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs RETURN COMPLETED APPUCAT,ON TO Seafarers Haoy I2A)0 A �SEAEUCEBtS r'->^ rv'"- Volume 52, Number 12 December 1990 Summary Annual Report Seafarers Pension Plan Page 17 ' '• il-' #- Sea-Land, SIU Stewards Seek Best Chow for Crews %... • "V ;l, &-:X The input of men and women who sail for the SIU will play a major rOle in determining the foods that will be served aboard Sea-Land vessels in the coming year. Upgraders and instructors from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School, union members on the beach and other friends of Sea-Land participated in a food exhibi­ tion sponsored by the company last month near its corpo­ rate headquarters in Elizabeth, N.J. The purpose of the event was to allow shipboard and company personnel an opportunity to examine the best quality food products available to institutional buyers such as Sea-Land. As the SIU stewards and members who attended the event discovered, there was more to the exhibit than just looking at the products. "I didn't think we'd get to taste the food," said Leslie Prophter of San Francisco, who is upgrading at Piney Point to cook/baker. "I thought we would be in seminars. This is a great idea. It gives us a chance to find out what is available on the ships and a choice in what we want to Order." Honolulu's Sherman Anderson, who is upgrading to chief steward, noted, "It's good for us to test food before we use it on a ship. We know what the members like." Good Food Raises Morale t,-. •.,; ,'.' IV', / •A"' .^•' Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan _Page 14 '• .' The food display is the creation for Lundeberg School graduate Jim Mann, who serves as Sea-Land's fleet commissary manager. He noted lot of time and effort go into the event. "We have to show what we are doing in our depart­ ments at Sea-Land," Mann told a reporter for the Seafar­ ers LOG. "Food brings people together and we want Above, galley gang mem­ bers Ed Ruggiero (left) and Sherman Anderson com­ pare notes about some of the food they tasted during the afternoon session.At right, Elizabeth shoregang bosun John Natoli slices open a seafood package so visitors can sample the taste of the fish. Brothers Ruggiero, Anderson and Natoli were among the many SIU members who sampled the products of a variety of purveyors during a Sea-Land food exhibi­ tion. Help Sought In Locating The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating Averie Grace Evans. Averie was last seen riding a Above, head shoregang bosun Thomas Soresi asks a com­ pany rep about his products. At right. Chief Cook Joanna Cardwell decides which rice dish she wants to sample. people to see we are putting good stuff oh the vessels." For the members of the steward department, Mann said attending the show, tasting the products and talking with food company representatives helps them improve the quality of the food used to feed crewmembers. "That is good for morale on a long trip," he added. Recertified Steward Mike Ruggiero seemed to agree with Mann's assessment. Ruggiero sails aboard LNG vessels which sail between Indonesia and Japan, thus never seeing American ports or receiving Amer­ ican stores. "We recommended to our food suppliers that our members would eat short grain brown rice and veal," the 10-year member recalled. "I got them on my ship first and the members loved it. Now all the vessels stock and serve the items." Ruggiero travelled from his home in the nearby mountains of Pennsylvania to attend the show because "I can make suggestions on the quality, yield and cost effectiveness of the products available on the market." Between stops at the various booths. Chief Cook Joanna Cardwell of New York, a 10-year SIU mem­ ber, commented, "Everything is good and tasty. This certainly helps a lot when we cook aboard ship." Even Recertified Bosun Francis Adams realized the importance of non-galley gang members to be tasting the items. "I work with the stewards all the time. When the food is good, everyone gets along, so we're always discussing and coming up with new ideas." However, one SIU member, as he observed the displays, noted the difference in galley stores from the time he began shipping to today. Sea-Land Port Stew­ ard Ed Martin observed, "There have been a lot of drastic changes in the galley." Martin, a member since 1944, said, "We used to do everything from scratch. Now, it's a whole different mode of feeding. Today we can get most items in pre-measured form." purple Murray bicycle at approxi­ mately 4:30 p.m. in the East Natchitoches, La. area. She was wearing a black sweater, blue jean vest and black jeans at the time of her disappearance last month, No­ vember 5, 1990. Averie, who turned 12 years old this month, is 5 feet tall and weighs 101 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes and a scar on top of her nose and one above Ed Martin, SIU member and Sea-Land's Eliza­ beth, N.J. port steward, prepares a seafood dis^ play for the show. New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram (left) and Recertified Bosun Francis Adams recall one of the many payoffs they worked together. Lundeberg School graduate James Mann (left), now Sea-Land's fleet commissary manager, or­ ganized the food show. He is talking with William Seidenstricker, one of his instructors at the school when Mann was a trainee. Even the all-American hot dog was available at the food show, being sampled by Lundeberg School instructor William Seidenstricker. her right eyebrow. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or the Natchitoches Police Department (Louisiana) Missing Persons Unit atl-3I8-352-8I01. Averie Grace Evans, in a recent photograph at left. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARINE SERVICES LEFT ON AGENDA, BUT WORLD TRADE TALKS COLLAPSE SEAFARERS BREAK OUT 13 MORE RRF SHIPS 1990 IS BUSY YEAR FOR SIU MEMBERS MTD ASKS CONGRESS TO PROBE REPORTS OF AT&T JOB EXPORTS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTS RESUME; RANDOM SCREENING SET FOR COMING YEAR TOM GOULD DIES; SEX-SIU OFFICIAL GULF BANKER'S CAPTAIN PRAISES WORK OF SHIP'S CREW SIU LNG CREWMEMBERS OK NEW SHIPPING PACT SIU-CREWED SEA-LAND CONSUMER RESCUES FOUR CUBAN REFUGEES SAN FRANCISCO PORT HOSTS THANKSGIVING FEAST SAM LAUD PLIES THE LAKES AS WINTER SETS IN SEA-LAND, SIU STEWARDS SEEK BEST CHOW FOR CREWS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 12 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7014dcacc6cf998714c4566bbc8aad95.PDF 021e13ecd8d9d8eef1841f36513fd3ab PDF Text Text $eo$OM'$ cAeetiMes SEAEmmts Volume 53, Number 12 • • '-y •::. December 1991 SIU Sues to End Tax on Seamen (Ai/on Asks Court to Void Reueniw Schane Page 3 r: MTD Scores Bush Policies Page 15 MeaM Gaie Tops AFL-OOA^ida - Page 5 Sacco Is Elected As AFL-aO V.P. • >1" • • ,'V '• •v„. Page 3 I • 'K •. Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus Page 2 The 'Charlie Brown' to the Rescue When an undersea cable capable of carrying 40,000 phone calls at one time went on the blink, the Charles L. Brown was dispatched immediately to complete the necessary repairs. Chief Steward Donna DeCesare describes the AT&T cable ship's mission. Page 8. SuuuMry Plan Descriiitlon of Great Lakes Tug ft Dredge Pension Fund Page 29 -Pi. -i-k/ • . . ' • . Si- A '-i .' - i -• • •) \i •' '- 1 '^V-;, • I .V .vS-! ',t ••: y - i' • • .'V^ ::f' �. •- v;-, V/-. SEUARms m "•" h'm- • •. t. i • •• President's Report SIU Pensioners Wiii Get The Tax on Seamen and the Coast Guard j^Year-f Elsewhere in this edition Seafarers will read of the union's action in seeking a court order to end the so-called user fee which the U.S. gov­ ernment plans to charge merchant seamen for the issuance and processing of documents and licenses. Because the U.S. Coast Guard had been assigned the task of working out the details of raising funds through the levying of a fee for so-called services, it is necessary for the union to name the Coast Guard, and the Department of Transportation of which it is a part, in its lawsuit which seeks to block the implementation of a charge to mariners for obtaining their seamen's papers and licenses. Aside from that legal technicality, it should be clear Michael Sacco to all that we have no beef with the Coast Guard di­ rectly in this matter. The agency simply is carrying out orders and its staff is doing the best they can with the assignment they got. • • -r. :i:': '''i.. ":V!,?:;,' ?&••' V'"": ^ ^ <j> Taking Stock of the Candidates As the 1992 elections fast approach, there are signs that the Ameri­ can people are beginning to take a hard look at what our elected offi­ cials—starting with the president—have been able to deliver in recent years. The pollsters are busy sounding out the sentiments of the na­ tion's citizenry and they have found that Americans are looking beyond all the pap and glitz which the administration has been peddling with regard to the state of the economy, the condition of the cities, the qual­ ity of the educational system, the adequacy of health care and the rest of the issues which are the basis of our daily lives. The polls are showing increasingly that Americans are not all that crazy about the job the president has been doing and that the rosy pic­ ture the White House has been painting rapidly is crashing down. For ourselves, we have to take a hard look at each and every elected . official. We must survey the field of candidates for every post and view to what extent the aspirants see the role of American shipping in our economy and national security. We are going to have to examine their records in this regard. We have to find out what their attitudes are about the future of the American merchant marine and see if they un­ derstand the important contribution American shipping has made to the nation's success as a world power. We also are going to do our utmost to bring to the candidates' attention the importance of U.S. shipping in order to avoid the disastrous course pursued by the Carter, Reagan and Bush administrations in regard to the American maritime industry. Under the previous two administrations and the Bush presidency, we have heard a great deal of talk about so-called free markets, a philoso­ phy which has not kept America very solid. In each of these administrations, talk was cheap when it came to the American merchant marine but action was hard to come by. We have come to expect little more than platitudes on one day of the year— Maritime Day—from our chief of state. Meanwhile, the American flag is disappearing from the high seas, and the nation's economic strength has been sapped while foreign interests are buying a bigger share of the U.S. pie. As Seafarers, we always have recognized the importance of securing our interests in the political field. Over the course of the next few months we will be examining the records of those men who are cam­ paigning for the presidency of the United States. We will want to know where they stand as far as our industry is concerned and where they stand on behalf of American working people and their families. •!•'.. . ^ -IP''* •_ C' ' ^:-rj; ^ Being the Best •i- • :'i" •• 'V ^;V • . i •• '" •' We come to the year's end, and 1 want to wish all the members of the Seafarers International Union and their families the best for the holiday season and 1992. And on that note, I want to urge each and every one of our members to upgrade their ratings and improve their skills with the clear purpose of increasing their earning power. We want to continue to demonstrate that SlU-manned ships are crewed by the best trained and most alert seamen because it is increas­ ingly going to become a more competitive world out there. For exam­ ple, the seamen from the Soviet Union who had to work cheap under the Communists now will work even cheaper as they move to compete with flag-of-convepience fleets. The world's cheap labor supply will continue to allow vessel operators to run away from decent wages and working conditions. And as we fight to preserve and enhance the American-flag fleet, ex­ panding its share of cargo transported by water, it is important that we are as efficient and as competitive as we can be from the standpoint of skill and seamanship. On that note, any Seafarer with the appropriate seatime and other qualifications necessary to upgrade his or her rating should take advan­ tage of the opportunities offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Maryland. I can think of no better New Year's res­ olution than that we all continue to maintain Seafarers as the best and most qualified seamen on the high seas. Eligible SIU pensioners will be receiving a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees approved such a payment during a meeting in November after union representatives to the group rec­ ommended the special payment. The one-time extra cash pay­ ment will be sent to all Seafarer pensioners who have accrued 4,380 days of service and who have satisfied the requirements for normal, early normal and disabil­ ity pensions. The Board of Trustees, com­ posed of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after a thorough study of the financial condition of the plan by an outside actuary, a financial professional who considers all ele­ ments of any decision a trust fund makes, calculating statistical risk and projecting into the future the ability to pay all obligations. For the eligible pensioners, the ' $500 bonus check will be one of three payments they will receive during the month of December from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The plan traditionally has sent December pension checks at the beginning of the month, while the January pension payments are is­ sued in the middle, of December to all pensioners. More information about the bo­ nus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or calling the orga­ nization at 1-800-CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. tO' to- SAlt Volume S3, Number 12 December 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSCI! Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, February 1989, the following information is published in the December 1991 edition of the Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—43,160 (41,794); mail subscription (paid or requested)—29,904 (30,006); other free copies—11,231 (9,763); total distribution—41,135 (39,769); copies not distributed (for office use) 2,025 (2,025); total-43,160 (41,794). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. �•••1' :Vf, DiCEMBEItmi ''•'Si •J: SIU Sues to Negate Tax on Seamen The Seafarers International Union has gone into federal court seeking to knock out a discriminatory tax the government is proposing to impose on merchant seamen. The SIU case, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia early this month against the U.S. Coast Guard and Samuel Skinner (the head of its AFL-CIO Convention Elects Sacco to Vice Presidency 1. ^ J The AFL-CIO Convention named three new vice presidents and re-elected the federation's president and secretary-treasurer. They are (from left) James J. Norton of the Graphic Communications Union, Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue, l\/lichael Sacco of the Seafarers, Jack Otero of the Transportation Communications Union and President Lane Kirkland. sM'"' ;>• I ' • -I'i" . •-> v' Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco was elected a vice president of the AFL-GIO during the organiza­ tion's 19th biennial convention meeting in Detroit last month. The AFL-CIO is made up of 89 autono­ mous unions with a combined membership of 14 million workers. The convention delegates re­ elected Lane Kirkland to serve another term as the federation's president as well as returning Thomas R. Donahue to the post pf secretary-treasurer. Of the AFL-CIO vice presidents elected at the convention, three were new to the positions. In addi­ tion to Sacco, Jack Otero of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Transporta­ tion Communications Union and James J. Norton of the Graphic Communications Union became new AFL-CIO vice presidents. The convention re-elected 30 in­ cumbent vice presidents. The vacancies on the AFL-CIO Executive Council—which is comprised of the individuals serv­ ing as the federation's president, secretary-treasurer and vice presi­ dents—were created by the resig­ nations of three individuals who no longer serve their unions as elected presidents. Traditionally, AFL-CIO vice presidents are heads of their own unions. The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil is the federation's highest deci­ sion-making body between the or­ ganization's biennial conventions. The council holds quarterly meet­ ings in any given year. parent agency—the Departrrient of Transportation), is asking for a set-aside of the government's proposed worker tax on American seamen. The tax, which the government refers to as a "user fee," is a charge the Coast Guard intends to levy on seamen and boatmen for their mer­ chant marine documents, certifi­ cates of registry and licenses. In filing the lawsuit, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco said, "The proposed user fee is an abuse of all merchant seamen and we feel it is incumbent on us as a union organization representing their in­ terests to seek a correction of this clear discrimination." The SIU legal move is in opposi­ tion to proposed charges to be levied against seamen when they apply, test for and obtain any Coast-Guard issued document or license. The plan to attach a fee to z-cards and marine licenses came about through a 1990 budget bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president which mandated that the Coast Guard collect monies for the services the agency renders. Nothing but a Tax In its court brief, the SIU pointed out that the user fee is in fact a tax on merchant seamen and boatmen for the privilege of going to work, the sole purpose of which is to raise revenues to reduce the federal budget deficit. In its plan to make seamen and boatmen pay for the documents and licenses which they are re­ quired to have in order to work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, "the Coast Guard considered both mer­ chant seamen's ability to pay for its proposed license and document fees and merchant seamen's an­ nual income in calculating these fees," said the SIU lawsuit. The SIU brief points out that "an agency cannot consider a service recipient's income or abil­ ity to pay for the service in calcu- CG Rules on Financial Responsibility Will Disrupt Waterborne Commerce, Warns U.S. Shipping Group The Transportation Institute has warned of dire consequenees if the U.S. Coast Guard's rulemak­ ing which .sets the terms of finan­ cial responsibility certificates re­ quired of vessel operators and owners by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) moves forward in its present state. The Institute sounded the alarm in testimony delivered to Congress by Jack Goldstein, president of OMI Cor­ poration, which operates a fleet pf , dry and liquid bulk carriers. Speaking before the Subcom­ mittee on Coast Guard and Navi­ gation of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee last month, Goldstein, who was ac­ companied by Transportation In­ stitute President James L. Henry, alerted the Congress to the poten­ tial grave impact the rule—if left as is—could have on the nation's economy, consumers and all in­ dustries dependent on raw materi­ als carried by ship or barge. Goldstein, pointed out that the proposed regulation, which was announced in late September in the Federal Register, "could result in serious disruptions in the waterborne transportation of oil and other commodities because vessel owners. . . will not be able to comply with the terms of the ru­ lemaking." Tough for Independents Additionally, in its testimony, the Institute, which represents more than 140 U.S.-flag vessel operators engaged in ocean-going, domestic and Great Lakes water- 'V- .li! borne transportation trades and which is dedicated to promoting the American shipping industry, noted that independent operators "will find it particularly difficult to comply with the requirements of the rulemaking if it is adopted as proposed." Under OPA 90, vessel owners and operators are required to show evidence of being able to pay and pay quickly for the costs associated with an oil spill. To this end, the law requires ship operators and owners to have cer­ tificates of financial responsibility. OPA 90, however, left it to the Coast Guard to fully define those certificates, allowing the agency to determine what constitutes proof that a vessel operator or owner Continued on page 5 lating and assessing a fee for that service, or else the agency's fee is rendered an unconstitutionally imposed tax." Additionally, the SIU brief states that the manner in which the Coast Guard arrived at the fees it proposes to charge mariners for the so-called cost to the agency of processing and issuing sea­ men's papers and marine licenses is riddled with inaccuracies, in­ consistencies and guesswork. Based on Flawed Surveys "In its haste to calculate and subject merchant seamen to the license and document fees, the Coast Guard based its user fee program cost assessment on the results of two dated and facially flawed surveys. . ." (The SIU ob­ tained copies of these studies through a Freedom of Information Act request seeking to determine how the agency had determined the cost of issuing z-cards and licenses.) The SIU court papers also dem­ onstrate the inconsistency of the Coast Guard's regulation insofar as matters pf public policy are concerned. The brief points out the agency on the one hand consid­ ered how the fees would affect merchant mariner rolls and how that would impact on public pol­ icy. On the other hand, the agency does not consider "the indepen­ dent public benefit which mer­ chant mariner seamen licensing and documenting historically has and currently does provide to the public," states the brief. Revenue Raising Scheme The proposed fee came about as a result of a move by Congress to balance the federal budget last year in its Omnibus Budget Rec­ onciliation Act of 1990. In quick and secretive last minute negotia­ tions, Congress included Coast Guard user fees in the budget bill as part of a scheme to offset the nation's huge deficit. The legisla­ tion reversed a century-old law which prohibited the government Continued on page 12 MTD Convention Coverage Delegates from 42 unions along with various port councils throughout the country met in convention under the i3anner of the AFL-CiO iMaritime Trades De­ partment last month. The trade unionists, who represent mari­ time workers and those employed in marine-related industries, acted on a range of issues which affect jNorking people and their fainUies. �SBUumsm • • ;• I,; ••:f-• v"-'- |-:-^.. • , \ • • ;;i;-'- • ^' • '.I i -•'. '. *" ' ' • " '. • VJ'' . -* ,. ';.' if-': - •' ,-A --.V • - '"'• • '?• •. ' House Panel Approves U.S Flag Shipboard Gambling A bill to allow gambling aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships passed the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee last month. The legislation has the strong sup­ port of the SIU and others in the U.S.-flag shipping industry be­ cause, if enacted, the measure could provide sufficient incentive for investment in American-flag passenger ships. The full House of Representatives is expected to take action on the bill—H.R. 3282—be­ fore adjourning for the December H.R. 3282 would allow U.S.flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. Cur­ rently, two federal laws (the Gam­ bling Ship Act and the Johnson Act) prevent U.S.-flag cruise ves­ sels from offering gambling. Yet Senate Vote Stalletl on AMWR Oil Exploration Supporters of a comprehensive energy bill which includes explor­ atory oil drilling in the Arctic Na­ tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) will continue to press for the legis­ lation after a vote early last month was unable to prevent a filibuster on the legislation. On November 1, supporters of the bill fell 10 votes short of the 60 needed to stop an announced fili­ buster. (A filibuster is when one or more senators refuses to relinquish the floor to keep legislation from being introduced. Unlike the House of Representatives, the Sen­ ate permits unlimited debate unless 60 or more senators vote to restrict it, which is called cloture.) U.S.-flag shipping interests, in­ cluding the SIU, have been seeking an opening of ANWR to explora­ tion as the current supply of Alaska North Slope oil is dissipating. Limited to U.S. When Senator Bennett Johnston (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, introduced the bill earlier this year, he included ANWR exploration so the oil dis­ covered could raise revenues needed for energy efficiency pro­ grams. Environmentalists oppos­ ing the bill claimed the country needs to rhake itself less dependent on oil before considering ANWR exploration. President Bush has announced he would veto any en­ ergy bill that did not include ANWR oil. In Senate Energy Committee ac­ tion earlier this year, legislators ap- Nordic Countries Move to include Maritime in World Trade Talks * • •'"v-"' • •->• r.' ,•: «r ;•. -i-.'.. 's -4^ it' ••: >;• ^ foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, though most of them sail from U.S. ports. The Bush administration, re­ versing its previous stance, has said it will support gambling on U.S.flag cruise ships on legitimate voy­ ages. A vessel would be prohibited from offering gambling unless it went to a foreign port or was on a voyage of more than 24 hours with With news articles reporting a possible breakthrough in the stalled world trade talks, four Nordic countries have submitted amend­ ments opening their domestic maritime routes to foreign coun­ tries—a move which is vigorously opposed by the U.iS. shipping community. Sweden offered the proposal that would affect its own water­ ways as well as those of Finland, Iceland and Norway early in No­ vember to remove barriers to ship­ ping. The SIU along with the U.S.-flag maritime industry strongly has pushed the Bush administration to keep maritime services out of the discussions on the General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Should the Nordic proposal be ac­ cepted, the Jones Act—the 1920 federal law limiting commerce be­ tween two U.S. ports to U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels—would be en­ dangered. American shipping in­ terests maintain that any tinkering with maritime laws in GATT could create a national security problem as well as threaten existing promo­ tional programs and abolish cargo preference laws. The trade talks have been stalled for almost a year because the na­ tions of the European Community refused to compromise on agricul­ tural subsidies. However, as the Seafarers LOG goes to press, news reports indicate that an agreement is in the works and talks could be reopened in December. The present negotiations, known as the Uruguay Round, began in 1986 and wereexpected to be finished by 1990. GATT was created in 1948 to end discrimina­ tory trade practices and reduce trade barriers. The Uruguay Round talks in­ clude negotiations on agriculture, financial service, telecommunica­ tions and transportation, among others. A total of 102 nations sub­ scribe to GATT. proved a bill which limits ANWR oil to the domestic market only. This means only U.S.-flag tankers operating under the Jones Act would be eligible to transfer the crude from the Trans-Alaska pipe­ line to West Coast refineries. (The Jones Act, a 1920 federal law, lim­ its the movement of cargo between two American ports to U.S.-flag vessels only.) Decrease Dependence The administration and Con­ gress has been looking at ways to decrease America's foreign oil de­ pendence. Because oil in the Prudhoe Bay fields is being de­ pleted, the elected officials were looking to ANWR oil as a way to cut back on foreign oil as well as fill the void. The ANWR oil reserve is lo­ cated beneath the tundra east of the Prudhoe Bay fields in northern Alaska. It is estimated to possess up to 3.6 billion barrels of oil, one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S. A total of 1.5 million acres within the 19 million acre reserve would be used for oil exploration. While the Senate continues to work on a way to bring the measure to the floor, the House of Represen­ tatives is not expected to take any action until the Senate passes its bill. fArkH anH 2i11 nacGAn^Afo food and rnr^mc rooms fnr for all passengers. During its debate of the bill No­ vember 14, the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee opted not to prohibit foreign-flag vessels from offering so-called gambling cruises to nowhere as argued by Representative Gene Taylor (DMiss.). Presently, these ships leave U.S; ports, open their gambling fa­ cilities once the vessel has left U.S. territorial waters and then allow passengers to gamble for several hours before returning to the ports of embarkation. Americans Main Customers More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans, but only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution). Further, the heart of the world cruise industry is in the U.S.—specifically south Florida, home port for dozens of cruise ships, none of them U.S.flag vessels. This problem exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act were enacted when transportation was the pri­ mary service of passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ship had not yet been developed, and ships which offered gambling on the high seas were little more than ca­ sino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. SIU President Michael Sacco said in a thank-you letter to the 130-plus co-sponsors of H.R. 3282, "Passage of this bill will help promote thousands of new Ameri­ can jobs in shipyards and on board U.S. flag cruise ships." Sacco urged the continued support of this bill. Freak Storm Hits Lakes Halloween weekend, delaying upper Great Lakes traffic f^r aK alhourf No damaged by the storm, although some were delayed by 24 hoTs SMUSP to 22 feet on Lake Superior. Wind gusts were as high afso S Sr hn.?r vessels to be caught in the snow, wind and fog ^ (Twin Ports) area on vessels in the region were seas which reached sever^ McCarthy was one of several �".. '> ^v •> ;•'. • :.1L • • saasay •- •. •'• '. •.. DCCEMBCR199I AFL-CIO to Push for Full-Scale Health Care Reform /'"shnM: A full-scale restructuring of the nation's failing health care system was called for by the more than 700 delegates representing 14 mil­ lion workers in 89 autonomous unions at the AFL-CIO conven­ tion, which was held last month in Detroit. The AFL-CIO resolution adopted by the delegates calls for a new social insurance national health cafe program. The federa­ tion cited the bankruptcy of the current system which fails to pro­ vide health care coverage to 37 million Americans and which leaves 40 million others with inad­ equate medical insurance. The resolution stated, "The ur­ gency of the health care crisis for consumers and purchasers of care and for those who have fallen through the cracks in the current system requires us to seek relief now, without compromising our principles, and to support meas­ ures that can be enacted." The convention agreed that the reform process was likely to come about in steps. Additionally, the AFL-CIO called for a reversal of the "mis­ guided economic policies " which gave birth to the current reces­ sion. The group traced to root of the problem to the Reagan-Bush administrations' uncaring and irre­ sponsible programs. The AFLCIO delegates adopted a platform urging cuts in taxes paid by middle class workers and balancing that by raising tax rates on the wealthi­ est Americans who had gained riches during the Reagan years. The delegates to the AFL-CIO's 19th biennial convention adopted a platform calling for a strong U.S. shipping capacity. In addition to adopting a plat­ form, hearing from committees and speakers, the organization elected its officers to serve twoyear terms. Lane Kirkland and Under Coast Guard Rules on Financial Responsibility Operators Are Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place Continued from page 3 '• :"- .v.:" • t; ,. ~C !' j •'''!'* -V has sufficient resources to handle oil spill related costs, such as pay­ ments for the cleanup and dam­ ages to businesses and the envi­ ronment. During the hearing, which was called by the chairman of the Coast Guard subcommittee, Rep. Billy Tauzin (D-La.), shipping company representatives outlined the factors which make it impossi­ ble to obtain financial responsibil­ ity certificates under the proposed Coast Guard rules. Too Risky for P&I Clubs The crux of the problem for vessel operators and owners is that the protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs that traditionally have provided marine insurance have concluded they cannot be a source of financial responsibility certifi­ cates because the law requires them to agree they can be sued directly for the liability of the insured while waiving ^ policy defenses they may have against the insured. The amount of coverage neces­ sary to meet the financial responsi­ bility certificates under OPA, is easily attained in a normal oil pollution liability coverage from P&I clubs. For example, an owner of a large tank barge would have to demonstrate he could come up with $13 million, a "handy size" tanker would need evidence of being able to meet $30 million in costs, a VLCC owner would have to show evidence of financial re­ sponsibility of around $100 and a ULCG operator $250 million. But the fact that the P&I clubs will not allow their policies to serve as proof of financial respon­ sibility was made clear by marine insurance industry representa­ tives who also testified at the hearing. Insurance company executives from Lloyd's of London, the Water Quality Insurance Syndi­ cate, the United Kingdom P&I Club and the International Group of P&I Clubs at the congressional panel meeting verified that they will not issue certificates of finan­ cial responsibility under the terms of the proposed regulations which make them directly liable for any claims brought against the vessel owner or operator under what is known as the "direct action" pro­ vision and which hold that they must agree to waive all policy defenses, even in extreme cases such as when a vessel owner fails to pay his premiums. No Real Alternatives Without being able to rely on the traditional oil spill liability coverage of the P&I clubs, vessel operators and owners have looked at the other alternative methods of compliance. There are scant opportunities to acquire certifi­ cates of financial responsibility, noted the Transportation Institute statement. Surety bonds, self in­ surance and third party guarantees are not easily obtainable, said the U.S.-flag shipping group. Surety bonds generaUy are not available in the amount of money called upon in the law, and the self insurance option has been ruled out for most independent operators because as currently written the vessel owner or opera­ tor must show that both the company's net worth and working capital, on a non-consolidated ba­ sis, be equal or greater than the amount of financial responsibility required. The rub in this case is that the Coast Guard rule only accepts a net worth fi^re that is the com­ pany's American-based assets mi­ nus its total world-wide liabilities. Similarly, the rulemaking defines working capital as U.S. assets mi­ nus all current liabilities. The third party guarantee also is not a very viable opdon for the independent operator. "For vessels owned by companies that have 'deep pocket' parents, this option may be a viable alternative. However, independent vessel owners and operators do not have 'deep pocket' parent companies willing to provide such guaran­ tees," said the Institute in its tes­ timony. f- The Institute urged the Coast Guard and the government to look into other financial instruments to provide vessel owners and opera­ tors with a reasonable options to obtain the required certificates. Goldstein noted OPA 90 allows the Secretary of Transportation to accept other evidence of financial responsibility beyond what is out­ lined in the law. TI Proposes Solutions Thus, the Institute noted, the administration can incorporate some of the approaches on this matter which have been codified by various states grappling with their own oil spill statutes with financial responsibility provisions. "Individual states have already wrestled with the issue of certi­ fying financial responsibility. Sev­ eral have concluded that the only viable alternative is to devise a method by which P&I club cover­ age can be considered evidence of financial responsibility even if the clubs do not agree to a direct action requirement and a waiver of policy defenses," said the Institute testimony. It cited Washington state and California statutes which recog­ nize entry in a P&I club as suffi­ cient evidence of financial respon­ sibility and Virginia's approach which considers P&I clubs to be mutual indemnification organiza­ tions, and as such is more like a self insurance operation than a third party insurance set-up. "Be­ cause it is considered self insur­ ance, the direct action require­ ment does not apply," noted the Institute statement. Several industry groups pressed the Coast Guard to extend the comment period on the Fed­ eral Register announcement of the proposed regulation beyond the November 25 cut-off date. During the hearing, Tauzin announced the Coast Guard had agreed to add time to the comment period sub­ ject to the approval of the Secre­ tary of Transportation. The Insti­ tute also is recommending the agency hold hearings throughout the country. Thomas R. Donahue were re­ elected respectively to the posts of president and secretary-treasurer. The federation's 33 vice presi­ dents were also elected. Thirty incumbents were returned and three new union officers were se­ lected. Those three included SIU President Michael Sacco, Trans­ portation Communications Union Vice President Jack Otero and James J. Norton, president of the Graphic Communications Union. The AFL-CIO convention also considered matters, related to the nation's trade policy, safety and health laws affecting job sites. AFL-CIO Pres. Lane Kirkland The delegates also heard the six Democratic candidates currently seeking the job of president of the United States on what they would do to turn the economy around and to help working Americans. In support of the maritime sec­ tor, the convention called for a reversal of the current decline and enacted a resolution supporting many programs designed to bol­ ster the U.S.-flag fleet, American shipyards and other marine-re­ lated industries. The federation also rejected the regressive worker tax disguised as a so-called user fee to be charged to seamen for the issuance of Coast Guardmandated documents and licenses and urged that any second registry proposals for the American fleet be scuttled. The convention supported ex­ clusion of maritime services from international trade talks, enforce­ ment of cabotage requirements governing the movement of do­ mestic cargoes and expanded cargo policies to include U.S.-flag requirements within cash assist­ ance foreign aid programs. Enact­ ment of legislation providing for gaming aboard U.S.-flag cruise vessels also was advocated. Furthermore, the convention asked that the eligibility period for World War II merchant marine veterans be extended to coincide with the expiration date for all Armed Services personnel. •_.• •/:.-'W , .Sir ijif 1: • m H'' '• �SCUAKRSm Twelve Teomost Bosuns Put Out Cell te Upgrade •f •> .'i -S;®- .t:-v '{. •' "' •' '•?> • ^••'. Twelve SIU members who graduated as recertified bosuns during the November membership meeting at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center echoed a theme. The message: The SIU of­ fers tremendous opportunities to its members, but each Seafarer in­ dividually must make constant ef­ forts to leam and improve. "It's simple. You get out of it what you put into it," said course participant Jamie Miller. Bosun Ervin Bronstein, who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1980, said at the meeting, "If you take care of the SIU, the SIU will take care of you!" Miller, Bronstein and their fel­ low bosuns completed the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. During the six-week course, they finished advanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skill courses in wire-splic­ ing, knot-tying and navigation. They also practiced ship-handling procedures in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which repro­ duces sailing conditions at sea and in ports worldwide. "The best part to me was leaming different ways of line-splic­ ing," said 36-year-old Sam Reed. "I really got something I can take back with me to do the job." Reed, who joined the SIU in 1979 in Mo­ bile, Ala., added, "The Sealift class was great, too. It was kind of mindboggling at first, but it was a good experience." A key aspect of the bosuns' cur­ riculum concentrated on the details and nuances of the union and its various plans. The program brought the bosuns into contact with every department of the SIU for intensive question-and-answer periods, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions. The bosuns travelled to union headquarters in Camp Springs, Md., where they met with SIO President. Michael Sacco and SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco. Additionally, the group talked with officials from the union's congressional affairs departpient and with staff members of the Seafarers LOG. In meetings with officials from $.::M •" '? • ••1'.. '.'. Wire splicing exercises are completed by Harold Berggren. Recertified bosuns are all smiles after receiving certificates. From left: SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, Eugene Kaiser, Sam Reed, Jose Rodriguez, Harvey McClung, Eugene Beverly, Jamie Miller, Ramadan Elmobdy, SIU President Michael Sacco, William Mullins, Lance Zollner, Harold Berggren, Ervin Bronstein and Anthony Heinoldt. the union's collective bargaining department, the, bosuns discussed the union contract — its enforce­ ment and implementation, the shipping rules and the SIU consti­ tution. Procedures of the SIU's plans (welfare, vacation, training and pension) were reviewed by the bo­ suns with representatives from each of the trust funds. Moreover, communication methods and lead­ ership skills were practiced by the bosuns in workshop-like sessions with Lundeberg School instruc­ tors. "I was kind of surprised about the intricacies of politics," noted Anthony Heinoldt, who joined the Seafarers 12 years ago in the port of New York. "You leam a lot more than seamanship and job skills (in this course). I wasn't re­ ally aware of the politics of the union and the labor movement, but now I am. And you have to be able to explain things to your crew, be­ cause they're going to be coming to you with questions." Confident in SIU During interviews and in brief speeches at the membership meet­ ing, the recertified bosuns ex­ pressed pride and confidence in being part of the Seafarers. They noted the importance of upgrading programs to the individual Sea­ farer, the union and the industry. "I've been [to the Lundeberg School] eight times," William Mullins declared. "This is like my home away from home." Mullins graduated from the school in 1973. "Anybody who doesn't upgrade will be left behind," he said. Lance Zollner, who joined the union in 1977 in the port of St. Louis, stressed the responsibility each Seafarer has to himself and fellow members to be the best trained and most professional sea­ man. He also noted the importance of SPAD donations in order to have a strong political action pro­ gram to protect seafarers' jobsecu­ rity in the legislative process. "I started out in the military, so I couldn't advance as easily as I can now," stated Harvey McClung, A •• T A. d The bosuns are briefed by MTD Executive Director Frank Pecquex on the energy bill vote taking place the day the upgraders toured Capitol Hill. 51. "The education is here if you want it." McLung, a Seafarer for the past 21 years, said he had heard many good things about the recertification program, "but the actual course is even better than what I had heard." Eugene Kaiser joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. The 42-year-old recertified bosun advised trainees who attended the meeting that they have a great fu­ ture with the SIU. "I've been here 20 years, and the union is still here!" he emphatically intoned. A 34-year member of the Sea­ farers, Eugene Beverley, 57, gave his views on the bosun recertification program: "It's extremely edu­ cational. It enables a person to leam more about himself and how to handle different situations. It helps you become a better seaman and a better person." Bosun Jose Rodriguez pointed out the importance of "getting up­ dated and changing with the times. This program allows you to do that." Rodriguez, 59, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. Commenting on his thoughts on the course, Ramadan Elmobdy, 44, said the program "makes you a quality bosun. I sailed with [an­ other maritime union] before, and they never did anything like this for me. This is a quality job with great upgrading opportunities." Harold Berggren, 38, summed up his feelings when he said, "The SIU is the best deal afloat. We have the lion's share of the work, and I'm proud to be a member." Harvey McClung (left) and Eugene Kai­ ser work on wire splicing. As part of the sealift course, Jamie Miller operates a forklift. �- • t;,! •V'*''i'- ~ DEaMBCR 1991 --^ - .«* •» T ;• ' < A ^ 'i' - / 'ft - -I ^ ' •V-'; Benefits Conference Held in San Juan Pensioners (from left) Juan Manuel Collaco, Rafael Ramos and Ed deJesus participate in ttie benefits conference. SIU members, pensioners and their family members packed the San Juan, P.R. union hall November 7 for the second-to-last benefits conference of 1991. The final ineeting scheduled for this year will be conducted December 6 in Algonac, Mich. The conferences, which started in May, are run by representatives of the various Seafarers plans. They are designed as an open forum for members, retirees and family members to leam more about the union's programs such as medical, vacation, pension and Vocational benefits. Everyone attending is encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, plenty of background material is provided for all to t^e home. The conferences are scheduled on the same day as union meetings. More than 100 people, which has been the average across the country, attended the San Juan meeting. "We had a lot of people in attendance. With a good mix of active members and pension­ ers," noted San Juan Port Agent Angel Hernandez who reported that the participants asked many questions and a good discussion took place. ' -• 'l. • • ;. .Ti- •• - i.s :r.'' '> < ' " i.-"- M. -' Ji I • • • i-."!' J#'; 'M Meeting with Luisa Santiago at the day-long San Juan benefits conference are SIU members Antonio Santiago (left) and Jose Rivera. Seafarers, pensioners and family members pack the San Juan hall to find out the latest information about the union's various benefit plans. •'l- '"v ;V;^. Above, Seafarers John Lamprecht (left) and Charles Varnoy listen to benefits information. Below, Basilio Maldonado (left) and his wife, Geraldine, chat with Leo Bonser, the plan's education director. ' •' j'y -.-* & ". :?S Wf';; 'l.-. / i^r , -km Deck department member John Heidt brought his wife, Debby, and their daughter, Ginnie, to the San Juan session. . * '•i • .1 ' ? • r ••'. T,'' • .'!#• �. :• . • ', • , " s• |v... si' :'v" 8 .. SEAFARERS LOG Aboard the 'Charlie Brown/ It was a Job Well Done On August 17 the Charles L. Brown, a Transoceanic Cable ship, received a phone call informing them that the Hawaii No. 4 cable was down. The Charles L. Brown prepared for departure from Hono­ lulu todo the repair some 760 miles northeast of the Hawaiian Islands — virtually in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! • 's-iS- '•••' The SIU's Honolulu union hall crewed the ship in ample time, and the company also flew cable super­ visors to the vessel. Additionally, five crewmembers from the Global Link (a sister ship of the Charles L. Brown) signed on for this voyage: ABs Rick Borden and Robert Gettrldge HI, OS Tony Sivola and Joiner Kenneth McHouI. • ^ '• •$; ".•:•• '.S v,4 The ship set sail, with three days AB Roger Reinke works in a tank holding transit to the repair site, six work­ ing days and three days transit back fiber-optic cable. to Honolulu. Twelve days was out­ standing time, made possible by the skill and dedication of the whole crew. They worked 12- to 16-hour shifts to get the job done with the minimum amount of drags completed in water that is three miles deep. AT&T, parent company of Transoceanic Cable, and its customers were ecstatic on August 29 when the Hawaii No. 4 fiber­ optic cable — which runs from Makaha, Hawaii to Point Arena, Calif. — was back in service. This cable has the capacity to carry 40,000 phone calls simultaneously, so the company was los- Chief Cook Brenda Kamiya and Assistant ing money while its customers Cook Larry Tamale keep busy, were inconvenienced. Many of the large hotels in Honolulu distrib­ uted letters to their guests, inform­ ing them of the Hawaii No. 4 malfunction and the resulting problems. As one can see, the SIU plays an important role in many areas. We do make a difference, and the Charles L. Brown has proven it once more. This story was written aboard the Charles L. Brown and submit­ ted to the LOG by Chief Steward Donna DeCesare. OS Tony Sivola has his hands full aboard the Charles L. Brown. ••r i" AB Rick Borden appears dwarfed by the immense tanks aboard ship. xh© Charlie Brown's first drag located this damaged repeater. Chief Steward Donna DeCesare catches some rays after a morning of baking. • 'tll ••'f - ' [' •-•IL : .::^l ' . .1 i:'4h''- Mk•' -r. - -r -M- : . • �.-'•'•I''- .. • •'•;'{v '• : ' •-,• r .; „ ' , ; rfi ••' • KOMBiR 1991 • ;T'•••• v.. I v New Technology Introiluced at SlU Fire Fighting Course Lundeberg School instructor demonstrates use of water control to extinguish flammable or liquid gas. In an effort to constantly improve its courses, the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center recently made a strong addition to its Basic and Ad­ vanced Fire Fighting classes. The latest fire fighting class included hands-on training aboard the Earl (Bull) Shepard with a recently-acquired machine that produces a non-toxic chemical smoke. This allows students to have realistic training exercises in confined spaces without the danger of real smoke and fire, explained Lundeberg School instructors Byran Cummings and John Smith. Cummings and Smith also used the smoke machine while conducting courses aboard the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen earlier this year, and Seafarers reacted positively. The fire fighting course includes 16 hours of Basic, 35 hours of advanced and 10 hours of practical training (for a total of 61 hours). Eight additional course hours of CPRyFirst Aid ^ available. Some of the training exercises are: fire in a living quarters, fire in an engineroom, hazardous material involved in a fire, and fuie whileconducting search and rescue procedures. Dates for Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting courses in 1992 are: Febmary 18-28; June 16-26; andOctober 20-30. For more information, contact the Lundeberg School admissions office. Pumproom Maintenance Course: Upgrading Opportunity for QMEOs Charlie Betz (left) and Bobby Spencer check the diameter of stock after making cuts on the engine lathe. For members of the engine department, th^ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School off^r^ a six-week course in Pumproom Maintenance, and Operations. The course gives students an^ r {I opportunity for hands-on repair of valves, pumps and piping systems. Students also leam lathe operations and techniques. Classroom time is spent on properties of petroleum and chemical cargoes, the hazards of these cargoes and loading problems. Charts and tables are used in discussions of cargo compatibility and federal regulations pertain­ ing to liquid cargo operations of tank vessels. Other topics in the course include tank cleaning, ballasting and inert gas systems. This section of the course features testing cargo tanks for safe entry, as well as the proper use of respirators and air packs. One week of the course covers pollution prevention and Oil Spill Emergency Contain­ ment aind Cleanup. Upon completion of the course, each stu­ dent receives a certificate for I^mproom Maintenance and Operations and Oil Spill Emergency Containment and Cleanup. All applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement, or endorsement as a Pumpman, or equivalent inland experience. For more information, contact the Lundeberg jorge Bonelli (left) and Crescencio Suazo cut threads on School admissions office. . the engine lathe. Marine Eiectronics Program Ueviseii into Two 6-Wook Coursos The Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship will begin offering its revised Marine Elec­ tronics Technician (MET) pro­ gram next month. The program has been divided into two six-week courses that can, but do not have to be, taken con­ currently. (The old course ran for 12 straight weeks.) The school also has hired a new instructor, Mark Rainess, to teach the students. The new program, known as MET I and MET II, is geared to­ ward providing the practical skills needed to understand and repair today's shipboard electronic equipment. The MET I version includes the study of AC and DC circuits and their test equipment, resonance and filtering, basic power supplies, amplifiers and troubleshooting. To apply for the course, a stu­ dent must have graduated from the Lundeberg School's Basic Elec­ tronics course or receive recogni­ tion from the vocational education department that he or she has the equivalent background training. Students taking the MET II course will study radio frequency amplifiers, basic antenna systems, introduction to satellite and radar systems, introduction to micropro­ cessor control systems and circuit board repair. To take the MET II course, a student must be a gradu­ ate of MET I. Graduates of both courses will be qualified to sit for the FCC Gen­ eral Radio-telephone or Second Class Radio-telegraph licenses. Instructor Rainess brings to the courses 12 years of experience in instructing technicians. He has spent six years teaching electronics to merchant mariners. He is certi­ fied by the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians in computer electronics and is an honor graduate of the Chanute Mil­ itary Training School. Instructor Mark Rainess (standing) reviews the work of his students taking the Marine Electronics Technician class at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. �, -.=*<;•:••>"•. „ —- ••*?'-••- --i--- • • 4' • . 'i' •••"'•' I smimioG 70 5 of Silas Bent Crew Head En Masse to SIU School The first time SIU member Jeanette Ball saw the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training, she was so impressed by the facilities, "I thought I must have made a wrong turn!" Ball is one of five Seafarers who recently signed off the USNS Silas Bent and then, by coincidence, headed for Piney Point, Md. to up­ grade. Ball, fellow galley gang member Cassie Tourere, blackgang members Bob Warren and Donald Smith and Storekeeper Dick Higgins each took upgrading courses in recent months. "Three of us from the Silas Bent knew we were coming to Piney Point," Higgins told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It was fimny when all five of us got here, and we're all enrolled in different up­ grading courses." Higgins, 45, took the AB and LifebOat/Water Survival courses. "It's wonderful here," he said. "And there are a lot of other courses I want to check into. I'm coming back after the holidays for Sealift and Oil Spill." Higgins joined the SIU in 1990 in the port of Seattle. Prior to that, he served for 24 years in the Navy. "Now I'm learning the merchant iside of maritime, and it's interest­ ing." Warren, 48, took a QMED course. "The quality of the teach­ ers here and the accommodations are amazing," he said. "This school is a wonderful thing, a great part of being a member of the SIU. When I get back on a ship, I definitely will encourage guys to come here." Warren expressed great appre­ ciation for the opportunities he has with the SlU. He joined the Seafar­ ers in Mobile, Ala. in 1962, but became inactive in 1968 — "the •Ir. w '• 'f- •4 n ^•'4 \l' •' *s.. ' • ;--*V "-•. -'!}'•• • • I'yf. •t'.: • ;M ' - M. • ,E • ::• ^ ^5 vl*'' worst mistake I ever made." He joined again in February 1990. "I'm so grateful I don't know what to say," Warren explained. "When you're 48 years old, no company wants to even talk to you. At my age, it would have been impossible to start a good career anywhere else except the SIU." Similarly, Ball changed careers within the past year. She joined the union in Febniaty in the port of Wilmington, Calif. "I haven't been a member very long, but I like what the union is doing," she said. "It would almost be impossible for someone my age (48) to change jobs without a union "The facilities at the school are great, and I enjoyed the ACU (as­ sistant cook) program. It's very ed­ ucational." Like Ball, Tourere likened the SIU to a close-knit family. "Every­ one is very supportive," Tourere said. "The union has been great fpr me, no problems whatsoever." Tourere, 40, joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1989. This year she upgraded to chief cook. "I like being able to work with profes­ sional chefs who take the time to answer any and all questions," she said. "I plan on coming back after six months as a chief cook and upgrading to chief steward." Smith, who was part of three father-son teams sailing aboard the Silas Bent, joined the Seafarers in Seattle in 1989. Like Higgins, Smith spent more than 20 years in the Navy before joining the SIU. "I've been shipping as an OMU," Smith noted, "and de­ cided to upgrade. I got an instructor (Eric Malzkuhn) who's out of sight. I don'tthink there's anything about engines he doesn't know." Smith described the Lundeberg School staff as "very professional. You couldn't ask for better treat­ ment. "The facilities are also fantastic, and they're kept very clean. I didn't realize the place is this nice." Smith also had a word of advice for younger Seafarers: "I highly recommend the school for young men and women who are just start­ ing out in the union. You can have one heck of a great future in mari­ time — if you start here!" Bob Warren says he is grateful for the opportunities provided by the SIU. Cassie Tourere finds her fellow Seafarers "very courteous and supportive." From a father-son team on the Bent, Don­ ald Smith came to the school. i • >1 The union is like a close-knit family, says Jeanette Ball. The next course for Dick Higgins is sealift operations. O/S Washington Crew 'Adopted' by 5th-Grade Class videotape, and we're making one and sending it in retum," she said. Bosun James H. Lewis sent the accompanying photographs to the LOG, along with a copy of a letter from the school. Students asked the Seafarers such questions as: How many people work aboard your ship? How fast does your ship go? Do you get a vacation? Do you like sports? Quinlan said this is the third year she has had students partici­ pate, and the Overseas Washing­ ton—the first SlU-crewed vessel with which she has dealt—has been by far the best. "We could tell right away that we had better hang onto this ship," Quinlan said. "The chart they sent with the route mapped out was marvelous. The kids were fascinated by it and they asked a lot of questions." Audrey Quinlan's fifth-grade class has adopted crew on the Overseas Washington. •4- .-•••••• :3 ..r • "It-':. .• m --r.:,: .. . ® A ^ • •• " -.J Crewmembers on the SlU-contracted Overseas Washington re­ cently found out they had been adopted. A fifth-grade class from a paro­ chial school near Pittsburgh, Pa. "adopted" the O/S Washington as part of a program run by the Pro­ peller Club of Washington, D.C. The program allows students and mariners to correspond for part or all of a school year. This year, the O/S Washington already has received cards and decorations for Halloween and Thanksgiving, as well as other let­ ters. Crewmembers have re­ sponded with a videotape taken aboard the vessel. They also sent a map plotting the Washington's course, as well as letters which an­ swer students' questions. "These guys [from the Overseas Washington] have been terrific," Audrey Quinlan, the teacher who got Immaculate Conception School involved in the correspon­ dence program, recently told a re­ porter for the Seafarers LOG. "The kids were tickled with the ABs (from left) Dave Allen, Brent John­ son and Tom Grose enjoy Halloween posters and cards sent by fifth-graders. Chief Pumpman Brian Bukis has made time to participate in a correspondence program with Mrs. Quinlan's students. '-.K .-.-j'• ... - -r .V t« • >-.J �-•>'V1 DEOMBiR mi j"P"•''1-'1 rm Seafarers Appeals Board Creates New Cable Ship-AB Rating, Sets 18 Months of Military Ship Seatime for Seniority Upgrade Three recent actions by the Sea­ farers Appeals Board to amend the shipping rules spell out how ordi­ nary seamen can upgrade to cable ABs, list the military-contracted vessels on which members can work to be eligible for rapid up­ grade from "B" to "A" seniority and rescind some of the changes created during the Persian Gulf war emergency. SAB Action 358 changes Rule 20 19 (c) permitting ordinary sea­ men who graduated from the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry program to ship 240 days with a 60-day relief after four continuous months on board a cable ship to obtain enough seatime to upgrade for an AB's ticket. The action adds the position of Cable AB to Rule 3 A under Deck Department Group II-Rating Watchstanders. Finally, the action gives priority to those seeking an open job of Cable AB to those who graduated the Lundeberg School entry program, have sailed eight months aboard a cable and possess Coast Guard certification as an AB. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining, said the changes were needed to increase the number of trained Seafarers available to oper­ ate the growing Transoceanic Cable Ship fleet. SAB Action 360 lists all the ves­ sels under contract to the SIU that are owned or chartered by the mil­ itary on which a member above the entry level and possessing a "B" seniority can sail for 18 months completing all of his or her tours of duty to upgrade to "A" seniority. The ruling also reconfirms mem­ bers of the steward department sailing aboard passenger ships and possessing "B" seniority also may accumulate 18 months seatime and possess a rating above the entry level on passenger vessels and up­ grade to "A" seniority. The final action, number 359, rescinds the Persian Gulf war emergency action that allowed pensioners, except those on dis­ ability, who had certification above the entry level to compete for jobs. Thd Seafarers Appeals Board consists of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety below: SAB Action 358 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and persuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Transoceanic Cable Ship Co., Inc. is constructing and operating cable ships, and Whereas, said cable ships uti­ lize the most modern cable equip­ ment and technology, and Whereas,extensive training will be required for those crew mem­ bers engaged in cable laying and maintenance of cable equipment, and Whereas, to ensure that a pool of qualified cable personnel are available, when required^, for the life of the vessels, and Whereas, Ordinary Seamen having satisfactorily completed the entry rating training program at the Seafarers Many Lundeberg School of Seamanship can obtain certification from the Coast Guard as Able Seamen after eight (8) months of employment aboard the cable ships and by passing the req­ uisite examination provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, and Whereas, Ordinary Seamen up­ graded to Able Seamen can re­ place the loss of qualified trained "Cable AB's" through illness, in­ jury or retirement. Therefore, the Shipping Rules shall be amended in the following manner. Rule 2 G 19 shall be amended by adding a new paragraph (c) to the existing provisions, which shall read as follows. "(c) However, Ordinary Sea­ men employed aboard cable ships, who have satisfactorily completed the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry train­ ing program, shall be permitted to remain aboard a cable ship for a total of two hundred and forty (240) days with a sixty (60) day relief period afterfour (4) months of continuous employment in order to obtain the necessary sea­ time required by the U.S. Coast Guard to obtain Able Seamen certification." The remainder of Rule 2 G 19 shall continue in full force and ef­ shortage of such class of seamen during the emergency created by Desert ShieldlStorm, Rule 10 D, Sub-sections 1 and 2 were imple­ mented, and Whereas, the emergency no longer exists. Therefore, Rule 10 D, Sub-sec­ tions 1 and 2 are no longer in ef­ fect. Dated r November 1,1991 SAB Action 360 Persuant to Rule 1, Seniority B 1 (b). Class "A" employment se­ niority can be obtained by seamen with ratings above the entry level, who possess Class "B" seniority and who pursuant to Rule 2 C 3 third paragraph, and ships aboard vessels owned or chartered by the U.S. military and operated by con­ tracted employers, and to con­ tracted passenger vessels. Steward Department only, for a period of eighteen (18) months, after ob­ taining Class "B" employment seniority. The eligibility provisions do not apply to ships from the Ready Re­ serve Fleet. Those ships paid Stan­ dard Tanker and Freightship contract rates, vacation pay and other standard fringes. Dated: November 1, 1991 (A list of the vessels which pro­ vide this kind of eligibility in ac­ cordance with the Rules specified here is available from the head­ quarters contracts department at all SIU halls. Members with questions as to which ships are included should contact either the contracts department or a union official at any hall.) Larson's Poem Read at Service For Edmund Fitsgerald Crew Emily A. Larson had all but forgotten about the poem she had submitted to the Seafarers LOG earlier this year. It came back to her on Novem­ ber 9 when she received a phone call from her mother-in-law, Bar­ bara, informing her that "The Sailor's Wife" had been published in the LOG. On November 10, the Rev. Richard W. Ingalls read the poem from the pulpit of the Mariners' Church of Detroit during the an­ nual memorial service for the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald. "I'm just so honored," Emily Larson told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG upon hearing the news her poem was selected for the memorial. "This is neat to hear. I can't wait to tell my husband." The poem was written as winter was turning into spring on the Great Lakes, a very emotional time for Emily and her husband, AB Wheelsman David V. Larson, who sails aboard the Kinsman En­ terprise. With the first thaw. Great Lakes members return to their vessels for another season of sailing. "I have been waiting for him for 17 years," Emily Larson noted. "Just when I get comfortable with him at home, it's time for him to go." David Larson is a second-gener­ ation SIU member. His father. Junior Nels Larson, sails as a fect. Rule 3 Department & Groups, subsection A, shall be amended by adding the rating of "Cable AB" to Group H, Rated Watchstanders, Deck department. Rule 5 Preference and Priori­ ties, Section A 4 shall be amended by adding a subsection (d) which shall read as follows. "(d) Within each class of se­ niority in the Deck Department, priority for the job of 'Cable AB' shall be given to those seamen who have satisfactorily completed the entry rating training program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and have completed at least eight (8) months of employment aboard a cable ship and possess U.S. Coast Guard cer­ tification as Able Seaman." The remainder of Rule 5 A shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: October 1,1991 SAB Action 359 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the union arid the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 328, Rule 10, Special or Emergency Provis­ ions was amended to permit pen­ sioners, excluding those on disability and who possess special skills or qualifications above the entry level to compete for employ­ ment aboard military contracted vessels, and Whereas, due to the critical QMED on the Adam E. Cornelius while his brother, Floyd Larson, is a gateman aboard the Indiana Harbor. Father Ingalls spotted the poem in a Seafarers LOG presented to him by SIU President Michael Sacco, one of the honorary 29 bellringers at the Fitzgerald memorial service. He told the congregation his reason for making "The Sailor's Wife" part of the service was because it was written by a Great Lakes' wife and explained the fear and love each family mem­ ber of a mariner possesses. The Edmund Fitzgerald took all 29 crewmembers down when it sank during a gale on Lake Supe­ rior on November 10,1975. Father Ingalls tolled the Mariner's Church bell 29 times upon hearing the news of the vessel's sinking. Detroit media came to the church to find out why and pub­ lished stories that were carried nationwide about his reaction. Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot read one of the stories about the tolling and called the church about it. He memorialized the event in his ballad, "The Wreck of the Ed­ mund Fitzgerald." The Mariner's Church first held the Fitzgerald memorial as a pri­ vate service for the surviving fam­ ily members of the crew. Today, the service is open to the public and also commemorates all who have perished aboard vessels on the Lakes, rivers and high seas. Algonac Port Representative Tim Kelley (right) was one of 29 honorary beilringers at the Fitzgerald memorial service. • ",-.v jifc— III ' - I3 :4I: �mmm • :"., - :-• :,. ,• -r ,.: ^ .;: ./•;. :'^ ;t4V. ^^'^•5^.-^' 'T ' •'r:-•': A , sofutmm 12 '•^:i:y:::'Li\ :• • 'f\'' '•' V SIU Sues to Kill Unfair Tax on Seamen i% ,'• .jii •-. 4 • :.4 cv' ' V :• • •• ••" • i:. -• /; J- .. -4' Continued from pt^e 3 from collecting monies for the li­ censing of merchant mariners. While the notion of user fees for Coast Guard services was first introduced in the early days of the Reagan administration, the pro­ posal was beaten back in Congress every year through the efforts of the SIU, other maritime unions and congressional supporters of U.S. shipping. However, in 1990, without hold­ ing hearings. Congress, acting under pressure to reduce the wal­ loping federal budget deficit, insti­ tuted Coast Guard user fees in a last minute move during a closeddoor conference committee. The president signed the budget bill, which provides that funds raised from Coast Guard user fees go directly into the federal govern­ ment's coffers, into law. This summer, the Coast Guard, in complying with the 1990 Budget Act, issued in the Federal Register a proposed fee schedule for user fees that would be charged to seamen and boatmen for their li­ censes and documents. The pro­ posed regulation also outlined the manner in which the Coast Guard will seek to collect the fees. Average $135 for AB, QMED As currently outlined in the Coast Guard's user fee scheme, a seaman seeking an AB or QMED rating would pay $35 for issuance of the z-card, $60 for the evalua­ tion process and $40 for the cost of the examination—or a total of $135. Those seamen or boatmen sitting for a lower level license would have to pay a total of $180— $35 for issuance, $65 for the evalu­ ation of his paperwork and $80 for the exam. Upper level licenses would cost up to $330. All appli­ cants would be assessed a $17 fee for a mandatory FBI check. Because the Coast Guard pro­ poses (under a separate rulemak­ ing process brought about by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990) to make z-cards renewable every five years and since licenses must be re­ newed every five years, the costs as currently calculated for a sea­ man or boatman will be consid­ erable. Strong Industry Opposition Currently, the Coast Guard has no set date for implementing the user fee program for issuing docu­ ments and licenses. Spokesmen for the agency have indicated that an additional comment period on the proposal will be opened through an announcement in the Federal Register. During the first comment period on this matter, the Coast Guard received some 500 communica­ tions, which for the most part protested the imposition of the fee. Opposition came from all sec­ tors of the maritime industryincluding the SIU, other marine unions, the Maritime Administra­ tion, the Military Sealift Com­ mand, U.S.-flag shipping compa­ nies and their associations and hundreds of boatmen and seamen. The SIU suit is seeking to pre­ vent the program from ever being enacted. The lawsuit asks the court to find the fees for seamen's papers and marine licenses to be contrary to the constitution and statutes of the United States and to prohibit the Coast Guard from implementing its proposed rules requiring a collection of fees for issuing the documents and li­ censes that mariners must have in order to work in their field. Meeting with SIU President Michael Sacco aboard the Charles L. Brown are (from left) AB Joel Saul, Steward Donna DeCesare, Steward M. K. Wilson and ABs Luisito Balatbat, Sam Tumala and Ben Picar. Crewmembers aboard the S.S. Independence Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land hear a report from SIU President Michael Sacco Hawaii talk with officials Sacco and in Hawaii. Fay. On SIU Ships in Hawaii 1% % rtK Seafarers President Michael Sacco, while in Hawaii, met with SIU members aboard several vessels docked in Honolulu and vicinity. Crewmembers discussed their concerns about the imposition of a so-called user fee for obtaining their merchant marine documents. Sacco was accompanied by SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President George McCartney. . Bosun Armond (second from left) and Captain Garnett talk with Sacco and Fay on board USNS Titan. DEU Steve Rollins, aboard SeaLand Hawaii, confers with SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco. DEU Rodney Pontiflet (left) is pictured with SIU Vice President McCartney aboard the Sea-Land Hawaii. • • y," USNS Titan crew- Phyllis Stricklin, a Bosun Louis Vasquez chats member Quinton Rowe crewmember from with President Sacco on board at shipboard meeting. USNS Titan. the Sea-Land Hawaii. Bosun Thomas Martineau (left) and AB Carlos Loureiro discuss Persian Gulf shipping with SIU President Sacco and VP McCartney aboard the Sealift Atlantic. Aboard the USNS Audacious (from left) are Steward/Baker Bob Steams, Bosun Richard Weyandt,yP McCartney and Dr. Cox, the ship's medical officer. .v .; *• J i ' V.'ft*V ^ . 'r. •- On board the Charles L. ^own are (from left), Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, SIU SecretaryTreasurer John Fay, ABs Richard Young and Roger Reineke, OS Tony Sivola, AB William Kackley and Sacco. �'.,^.a.:i: -4-'iiV'=r^»'•"'' '• DICSMBER mi Seafarers: 7 Scholarships Open to Memhers, Families Applications now are being ac­ cepted for the 1992 Seafarers scholarship program which will award seven grants to three SIU members and four dependents. All Seafarers and their spouses and Where are they Now? A Look at Two Previous Scholarship Winners This family photograph was taken at Marilyn Callster's graduation party In June 1990. Callster Is pictured at left. Next to her Is her brother, Anthony, also a scholarship winner. Her sister, Valerie, an alternate scholarship winner. Is third from right. children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply. The dead­ line for submission of all required paperwork for the 1992 scholar­ ship program is April 15, 1992. Winners will be announced in May 1992. Three of the scholarships are re­ served for SIU members. One is a $15,000 four-year college scholar­ ship. Each of the others is a $6,000 two-year award for study at a vo­ cational school or community col­ lege. Four scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. For many scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the hnancial burden associated with attending college. And some former scholarship winners would never have had the opportunity to pursue their educational interests without the help of the program. sponsored by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. While the program is open to all eligible Seafarers and their depen­ dents, there is one catch: One must apply in order to be considered for the award. The scholarship grants primar­ ily are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examina­ tion Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). Other data will be required to be sent along with each completed application (e.g., transcripts of grades, certifi­ cates of graduation, letters of rec­ ommendation). These all are spelled out in the Scholarship Pro­ gram booklet, available in each SIU hall or by contacting the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan at the union's headquarters. Below are the stories of two for­ mer scholarship winners. • "•,- . J svr'';'- 'tf A Family of Scholars 'i1 .•?•••• .-V-r-'. ®5s:' f: •^;r V yicx^y- gsS'A Marilyn B. Calister is very thankful to her late father and the SIU for making it possible for her to be a recipient of the $10,000 scholarship in 1972. The award helped pay Calister's tuition to Queens College where she obtained a BA in education in 1976. She said the scholarship meant she did not have to work full time while attending college, thereby enabling her to make good grades and establish lifelong friends. After many years of teaching, Calister decided she wanted to do something else. That something else turned into an accounting ca­ reer. She went back to school and completed an MBA at Baruch Uni­ versity and is currently working for Arthur Andersen & Co. in New York as a tax accountant. She has passed the CPA exam and should be certified shortly. But her success story is not a unique one in the Calister family. Her brother, Anthony, also was a recipient of a Seafarers scholar­ ship. He was in the class of 1971 at Brooklyn College and went on to obtain his master's degree in En­ glish literature. He presently teaches English at Eastem District High School in New York City. And her sister, Valerie, was chosen an alternate for the scholarship. She graduated Brooklyn College in 1972 and has a master's degree in early childhood education from Columbia University. She cur­ rently teaches in the Long Branch School system in New Jersey. "As you can see," wrote Calister in a letter to the Seafarers LOG, "the scholarship was a big boost to our confidence. It was not just the money. It created a belief that we really could do anything we wanted." •' 'I Now In Private Practice j^.'.T-jO •it:v-it.'"j, '•['.'.-' In 1975, Ana Rita Pinilla Diaz was one of the recipients of the scholarship program for depen­ dents of Seafarers. The four-year award ($10,000 at that time) proved to be the impetus for a con­ tinuing thirst for knowledge. Using the scholarship money to complete her bachelor's de^ee in psychology at the University of Puerto Rico and her master's de­ gree in neuropsychology at the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, Pinilla Diaz became a qualified clinical psychologist with a private practice. She also worked with a Social Security dis­ ability program and served as an instructor of psychology in the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. In 1988 she com­ pleted a Ph.D. program as Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology. At present, she is working as a consultant, psychologist and evaluator and has her own private prac­ tice in Hato Rey, P.R. Pinilla Diaz is grateful to the SIU for selecting her for the scholarship back in '75. She says she is very happy and fulfilled in her chosen profession and hopes her story will inspire other eligible Seafarers and their dependents to apply for the annual scholarship. j^rill5,1992isthe define for submssion of all required paperworkfor the 1^2 scholarship program. For further informa­ tion, see an SIU official at any union hall — or contact the Scholarship Program, Secfarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Canp Springs, MD 20746. ##e Dr. Ana R. Pinilla Diaz, 1975 scholar­ ship winner. Is pictured with her hus­ band and three children. , , Sy-- --'. : •, v 'A..i ^ ,• �v:s:isaiasafiSeS St®tlr;: ji.'n -• •'•W'.'> mmitsm 14 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 57 members this month. Forty-four of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while eight sailed in the inland division. Two sailed in the Great Lakes division and three sailed in the railroad marine division. Galley gang member Howard Ruby, 77, is the oldest of the new pension­ ers. Brother Ruby joined the Seafar­ ers 30 years ago. Deck department member Morris Danzey has been a member longer than any of the others who are retir­ ing. Brother Danzey joined the SIU in 1943. I Brief biographical sketches of Ruby, Danzey and the other new pensioners follow: DEEP SEA LEON ACOSTA, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Colombia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Acosta served in the Colom­ bian navy from 1943 until 1961. He has retired to New Orleans. '?t\''.'-i'® ' •"• '"•" v';••/'•, • .®; • 1 JOSEPH BIDZILYA, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in his native Philadelphia. He shipped in the deck and steward departments. Brother Bidzilya served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He still calls Philadelphia home. DANIEL BOONE, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1959 in his native New Or­ leans. Brother Boone shipped in the galley gang. He served in the Navy from 1943 until 1956. Brother Boone still lives in New Orleans. • % •' ROBERTO. BROWN, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Brown has retired to Independence, La. . I ' ri. -1 -»• BERNARD BURGE, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Missis­ sippi and shipped in the black-gang. Brother Burge up­ graded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Burge has re­ tired to Picayune, Miss. . • - \ ' •.-: WILLIAM CACHOLA, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Puerto Rico sailed in the engine depart- -r- v u--'v' • To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men. and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ment and in 1975 upgraded at the Lundeberg School tO QMED. Brother Cachola resides in Baltimore. BURTON CHURCHILL, 65, graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1967. Bom in Illinois, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Churchill served in the Army from 1941 to 1947 and also served in the Navy from 1948 until 1963. He lives in Slidell. La. FRED C.COO­ PER, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Alabama, he completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course in 1973. Brother Cooper served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He has retired to Mobile, Ala. PEDRO CORTEZ, 66, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. He was bom in Puerto Rico and shipped in the black-gang. Brother Cortez resides in West Farm, N.Y. WILLIE CROMWELL, 65, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Seat­ tle. Bom in Mis­ sissippi, he sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Cromwell served in the Army from 1941 until 1946. He lives in Seattle. CHARLES D'AMICO, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. A native of Connecticut, he completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertifi­ cation course in 1974. Brother D'Amico has retired to Houston. MORRIS DANZEY, 65, joined the union in 1943 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Mobile, Ala and sailed in the deck department Brother Danzey resides in Satsuma, Ala. LAWRENCE DUEITT JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Bom in Mo­ bile, Ala., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Dueitt served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He lives in Mobile. DANIEL FERRAS, 56, joined the Sea­ farers in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. A na­ tive of Cuba, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ferras has retired to Kenner, La. DONALD FROUNFELTER, 70, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seattle. He was bom in North Da­ kota and sailed in the steward departs ment. Brother Frounfelter served in the Air Force from 1942 until 1963. He resides in Seattle. WILLIAM GUERNSEY, 65, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. A native of Detroit, Mich., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Guemsey served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. He lives in Ontario, Canada. CHILTON HALL, 67, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the blackgang. Brother Hall served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He has retired to Montgomery, Ala. WILLIAM HAMPSON,61, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1951 in his native New York. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1982 completed the bosun re-, certification course. Brother Hampson resides in Huntsville, Texas. PAUL L. HUNT, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in New York, he shipped in the galley gang and in 1981 completed steward recertification. Brother Hunt served in the Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. He lives in River Ridge, La. JOHN JOR. DAN, 57, joined the union in 1958 in his na­ tive Mobile, Ala. Brother Jor­ dan shipped in the engine department. He has re­ tired to Eight Mile, Ala. ROBERT KEN­ NEDY, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1958 in the port of Houston. A native of North Dakota, he com­ pleted steward recertification in 1985. Brother Ken­ nedy resides in New Orleans. CICERO KING JR., 60, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Se­ attle. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment and in 1979 upgraded at the Lundeberg School to QMED. Brother King has retired to Elizabeth City,N.C. JIMMY RAY LERZO, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in i960 in the port of Detroit, Mich. He was bom in Kentucky and shipped in the engine department. Brother Lerzo resides in Madison, W.Va. SILAS McGOWAN, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Texas and shipped in the deck department. Brother McGowan served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Dayton, Texas. GEORGE MELEAR, 65, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Houston. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Melear served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1951. He resides in Houston. JAMES L. MILLER, 71, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Portland, Ore. The native of Washington shipped in the gal­ ley gang. Brother Miller has retired to Oregon City, Ore. JOSENAVA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department and in 1986 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Nava served in the Navy from 1942 until 1962. He lives in Fairhope, Ala. Continued on page 26 �r'k. . DEOMBER 199t MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION Meeting in convention, delegates to the biennial MTD event hear former Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall speak out against the proposed U.S./Mexico trade deal. Maritime Trades Dept Convention Hits Bush Policies •- Delegates from 42 unions along with representatives of various lo­ cal port councils throughout the country acted on a wide range of matters affecting seafarers and workers in the nation's marine industry at the 19th biennial con­ vention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department meeting in De­ troit last month. The delegates heard timely ad­ dresses and reports and took ac­ tion on a number of resolutions concerned with the state of the American merchant marine and labor issues of importance to the affiliates of the department. The meeting, which preceded the AFL-CIO convention, re­ elected Michael Sacco as presi- MTD Legal Counsel Howard Schulman (left) swears In the departments' officers who were re-elected. They are (from right) Jean F. Ingrao, executive secretarytreasurer, Michael Sacco, president, and William F. Zenga, vice president. r. ,1^ ',,.• '¥ ' : .'W..,,,!,'iii--:i--, Delivering convention committee reports were (from left) George Kourplas, president of the Machinists; George F. Becker, vice president of the Steelworkers; Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE and John J. Sweeney, SEIU president. I Lack of Gov't Recognition For WWII Mariners Decried 1 '•'J /- MTD board member Jack Otero speaks out against the administra­ tion's trade agenda. MTD Eastern Region V.P. Roman Gralewicz hits the floor microphone to make a nomination. The vice president of the Inter­ national Association of Machin­ ists, who sailed during World War II as a merchant seaman, decried the lack of full recognition for mariners who served their country during that war during an MTD convention action adopting a reso­ lution in support of extending the cutoff date for veterans' eligibility to the end of December 1946 in­ stead of the current August 15, 1945 date. Justin Ostro, who also serves as a vice president of the MTD, said it was shameful that our country had failed to recognize fully its merchaint seamen who sailed dur­ ing WWII. Ostro compared the actions of the U.S. government in this regard to those of the British, Justin Ostro, Machinists Union of­ who sailed as a seaman In which he knew of first hand for he ficial WWII, assailed the U.S. policy on had been aboard a Liberty ship recognition of merchant marine vet­ headed for the North Sea on May erans of the war. 9, 1945 when the ship received a message from the British gov­ ernment. time what it has taken the United "The British Admiralty recog­ States government almost 45 nized at that precise moment in Continued on page 29 dent of the organization and re­ turned Jean F. Ingrao as executive secretary-treasurer and William F. Zenga as vice president. In a special report to the dele­ gates, the MTD presented a de­ tailed analysis of America's mid­ dle class. The department's report noted that "real personal wages are declining under relentless pressure." Citing data compiled by the Economic Policy Institute, a think-tank group based in Wash­ ington, D.C., the department re­ ported the following: • In inflation-adjusted terms, average hourly wages fell more than 9 percent between 1980 and 1989. • Hourly benefits, such as pen­ sions, health insurance and paid time off, fell by 13.8 percent be­ tween 1980 and 1989. On the other hand, noted the MTD report, during the era of the Reagan and Bush administrations, the rich got richer. "According to the Congressional Budget Office, those in the middle of the income deciles, earning from $28,000 to $43,500, saw their pay drop by an average of 4 percent between 1977 and 1988. During the same period, those in the top 1 percent found their incomes rise by 49.8 percent." The MTD convention delegates vowed to seek a fairer decade for workers in the 1990s and enacted a platform calling on rank-and-file trade unionists to get and stay active in politics in order to elect candidates sympathetic to the needs of working people. The delegates enacted resolu­ tions calling for the development of a comprehensive national infra­ structure, reform of the country's troubled health care system and a series of economic policies de­ signed to invigorate the economy. Among the reports adopted b> the delegates were the submis­ sions of the MTD officers outlining the activities of the department for the past two years, a summary of the programs of the MTD's local affiliates—the maritime port coun­ cils—and a legislative review that went over the status of legislation pursued since the group's last con­ vention. ' . f. -It ' �V-7-' ••••'•'•-- • p;5f ¥^# - . -•••7' - ''•'?W^,7r--.«.'- -'- - . ,' -• •;;;;: ^.:,-v •>•.;. .•-A;".: ^ .."... "x'•-•'"V V C.: ^ iMdttilhliitfik'V' ''--"IMP' 'i-'v -'^ • v-y- .•••'^ -i' - • lr<-'r i«. /':v I:','J •'••:'-- -i 7v Vwe'\'''7'''-'"- -fr" D -,,r.v-'- ,... I' ' f !' ;y elegates, participants and observ­ ers to the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment convention represented 42 na­ tional and international unions, port maritime councils and local unions around the nation. During the two-day biennial con­ vention, delegates enacted a platform which colls for revitalizing the nation's economy as well as building up Amer­ ica's shipping capabilities. Pictured on these two pages are many of the trade unionists who come from scores of unions to participate in the MTD's deliberations. James McNamara, ILA John Bowers, President, ILA Richard Trumka, President, and Jerry Jones, Sec.-Treas., UMWA Owen Bieber, President, UAW Virgil Casey and Larry Gregoire, Chemical Workers Michael McKay, District 2—MEBA Robert Meade, Chemical Workers Gordon Spencer, District 2—MEBA Franz E. Glen, Local 6, IBEW Thomas G. Gary, Local 574 IBEW • • 1.- Joseph Sacco, Exec. V.P., SlU Frank Martino, Pres., and Angelo Russo, Ret., ICWU Marvin Markle, Pres. Sugar Workers Douglas Dority, V.P., UFCW. Cliff Valenciana, Glass Molders Tim Moelier, District 2—MEBA Raymond McKay, Pres., D2—MEBA Paperworkers V.P. Jerry Johnston, Sec.-Treas. Jim Dunn and V.P. Mario Scarselietta Jack Greenwood, Local 525 Plumbers G. Barcom, Local 598; 8. Horn, Local 811; A. Barksdale, Local 831; R. Baynes, Plumbers v?W. • J. Cordery, V.P., and Frank Carter, Secre­ tary-Treasurer, Glass Molders Union ^55' I: >ig Lucassen, Pres., and Dave Holtman, Carpenters Ed Harrington. lUOE Local 25 v\',-••-t • .. - v , v.. ^ Vic Hansen, Labor Lawyer Dick Cordtz, Sec.Treas., SEIU Waymon Stewart, South Fla. MTD •' Teddy Gleason, Pres. Emeritus, ILA Thomas Gleason, Counsel, ILA LeBlanc and Lenore Miller, President, RWDSU Jerry Owens, Asst. Gen. Organizer. ILA - , • • Charles W. Jones, Pres., Boilermakers Eihnni William Wynn, President, UFCW John O'Gara, VicePres.. HERE Jerry Willburn, Boilermakers Jake West, President, International Association of Ironworkers Douglas McCarron. Carpenters . '' vir-,- Ande Abbott, Director, J. Hatfield, Pres Boilermakers Glass, Molders James Kerlee, Carpenters Terry Bodewes. Carpenters V.P.'s J. Cordery, W. King, J. Rankin and G. Sheppard, Sec.-Treas. F. Carter, Glass Molders V. Panepinto, Pres., Plasterers, and J. Fay, SlU '• :' James Moore, Carpenters -' Dominic Martell, Sec.Treas., Plasterers Martin Byrne, Ironworkers Robert Brindza and Marilyn LeClaIre, Int. V.P.'s, AFSCME Lou Elesie, Car! Booker and Jim Norwood, Laborers International Union R. Fanning, Local 17, Sheet Metal Workers Kermett Mangram, Port Agent, SlU G. Boncoragllo, Int. V.P., AFSCME Gerald Menapace, Sec.Treas., UFCW Roy "Buck" Mercer, V.P., SlU Ed House, V.P., lAM Lorenzo Cameron, Local 1408 ILA George Poulin, V,P.. lAM Judith C. Boyd, Steelworkers Louie Bravo and Sam J. Caivano, Laborers International Union George McCartney, West Coast, V.P., SlU, and Gunnar Lundeberg, Pres., SUP - Henry "Whitey" Disley, Pres., MFOW J. _4 , .v ;. M:?I7 - . . I :.••.• V .- �•••r«5SH?SS««ir«SWW saFUtas LOG 18 MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION Wolkers Need Fair Trade, Not Deals for Corporations, :l^p| Say Former Labor Secretary and Canadian Minist A viewpoint that trade is of vital significance for American workers was a centerpiece of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department convention held last month in De­ troit. Former Secretary of Labor in the Carter administration, Ray Marshall, put into precise terms the fears of Seafarers and other working people regarding the po­ tential loss of American jobs re­ sulting from any trade deal with Mexico. Marshall characterized the cur­ rent proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a mechanism for shifting capi­ tal, not equalizing trade. The U.S./ Mexico/Canada trade talks, as currently being conducted by the Bush administration, are about the reinvestment of capital by Ameri­ can-based multinational corpora­ tions, and they are not about creat­ ing decent jobs for the workers in those countries, said the former secretary of labor who is also a noted economist and scholar. Pursuit of Low Wages "Each $10 an hour job that goes to Mexico (from the United States) adds $15,000 in (corporate) profits," Marshall noted. The mul­ tinational corporations want "to reduce the skills of workers to appendages of machines and weaken the collective bargaining of unions." He said the North American trade deal would "accelerate the loss of U.S. and Canadian jobs" because corporations are pushing a "low wage policy." He added that the heads of state of the three nations have said the "market will take care of the workers and the countries. If we leave it up to the market, it will create lower wages, not higher wages. Business will maximize profits which are not in the interest to their countries." Marshall added the problems faced in America today are similar to those faced by the country dur­ ing the 1930s. He said unions through collective bargaining agreements helped to sustain the purchasing power of workers. p' bl- i. 8J.--.. 1^' M-'S'yJ-r. i- rr" ••'_ / ' fy^yyy;:'- &• h ;: O' , y • I' Need a Social Charter "We need to develop a fullemployment strategy, rebuild our infrastructure and provide incen­ tives to develop a high wage strat­ egy. We ought to tell corporations that if you don't provide an ade­ quate wage, we don't want you. We need to discourage sweat shops, not encourage as we are doing" with the proposed free trade deal. Another item Marshall said needs to be a part of any trade agreement is a social clause for workers similar to the one adopted by the European Community. The social charter calls on the low wage countries of the Euro­ pean Community to bring their workers up to level enjoyed by their fellow workers in the other 'a,/ V member countries, according to Marshall and David Barrett, a min­ ister in Canada's House of Commons. "Europe is getting its act to­ gether," Barrett told the conven­ tion delegates. "In 1992, it is get­ ting rid of low wages. This is a challenge to the U.S., Canada and Mexico to put the same charter on the table." Barrett, joined by other mem­ bers of the Canadian parliament, adjusted the U.S. Congress earlier this year not to extend fast track authority in trade negotiations be­ cause of the loss of jobs in Canada created by a 1988 pact between the U.S. and his country. He noted the job flight would continue moving south should the U.S. sign an agreement with Mexico. "Corporate international capital is seeking out low-wage labor." "The prospect of signing the current NAFTA with Mexico threatens what is left of the U.S. Addressing the concerns of workers on trade were MTD convention speakers (from left) economist Ray Marshall, AFL-CiO secretary-treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and David Barrett, a member of the Canadian parliament. middle-class and Canada," Barrett said. "We have to make sure the Trade Representative knows what is required," Thomas R. Donahue, secretary-treasurer of the AFLCIO, told the MTD. "They are not going to get away with a lousy agreement that gives away our jobs." Congressman John Dingell (DMich.) informed the convention that the focus from the White House for the last 11 years has been abroad. "We've coddled and curried fa­ vor around the world. For 11 years we have had presidents who have exported jobs," Dingell ex­ claimed. "They have not paid heed to the needs of Americans! The jobs are going because the things you have to do (to keep them in the U.S.) haven't been done for 11 dark, repressive years! "The administration should be concerned with America first. Something is radically wrong!" he added. Speakeis Call for Economic Rally In 1990s Among the MTD convention speakers were (from left) Robert McGlotten, legislative director, AFL-CIO; Congressman John Dingell, and Diane Felnstein, former mayor of San Francisco. The issues that concern the worker should set the nation's legislative agenda for the 1990s, was the rallying cry proclaimed by several of the speakers at the biennial convention of the MTD meeting in Detroit last month. Health care, rebuilding the country's infrastructure (roads, schools and cities), pumping up the economy, allowing access to unemployment compensation to those in need and preventing the replacement of striking workers by scabs, will have to be ad­ dressed by politicians if they want the support of working people, said the speakers, who were both elected officials and trade un­ ionists. "The people of this country are waking up and they don't like what they see," Thomas R. Donahue, AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer told the convention delegates who rep­ resent 42 trade unions and 8.5 million workers. "People want a better life than they have." Concerning a national health care policy. Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) announced to the MTD, "George Bush can go to Walter Reed (Army Hospital) for his annual check-up, but there are 37 million Americans with no health insurance. There are an additional 30 million Americans who have partial and inadequate health care." Dingell pointed out the German republic under Bismarck adopted a national health policy in 1870, while King Edward instituted England's in 1905. "We are the only industrialized country with no health care pro­ gram!" the congressman added. If things do not change, Dingell stated "by the year 2050, 50 cents of every dollar spent in this coun­ try will be on health care." Dingell noted that Reagan and Bush had turned the United States from the world's largest creditor to the world's largest debtor na­ tion. The congressman stated, "Bush has given us a recession that ranks with 1929." He added the national debt is nearly five times the size it was before the Reagan-Bush era. "It is time Washington and the administration know what has to be done is to look after our own people," Dingell said. -Donahue said the country is in the thralls of a "silent depression." He noted wages have decreased in the U.S. for five straight years. "Weekly wages in 1990 buy 20 percent less than they did in 1972." He quoted candidate George Bush in 1988 as promising to cre­ ate 30 million new jobs in eight years. "As of last year, 159,000 new jobs have been created," Do­ nahue pointed out. "At this rate, it would take 570 years and eight months to create all those jobs!" "We have to address the issues through politics. We have to have candidates on which we can rely. We need to get as much support as we can for S. 55 (the striker replacement bill before the Sen­ ate)," Donahue told the gathering. "Business says 'don't disturb the balance.' But that was not raised in 1947 with Taft-Hartley and in 1959 with Landrum-Griffin. "We are supposed to believe a balance exists. I'd settle for the balance of 1938 (when the prolabor Wagner Act was passed)." "The issues of working people are issues politicians can run on," Robert McGlotten, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Legisla­ tion, told the delegates. "We are not going to sit idly by and let (the politicians and corporate America) set the agenda. We are going to do what we do best— organize." Former mayor of San Fran­ cisco, Diane Feinstein, who is run­ ning for an open senate seat in California, said, "We need a com­ prehensive maritime policy that levels the playing field, that smashes unfair trading practices and jjarriers, and that assures the survival of America's merchant marine." •V. f- �DECEMBER 1991 19 Seafarers Send Holiday Greetings From ships and from their homes, SIU members and their families have sent holiday greetings to their loved ones and shipmates. Th^ appear on this page and dje following three pages. The greetings are listed in alphabetical order fry Ifre name of dre individual sending the message. To all Seafarers and to Vice President Joe Sacco and employees of the SIU To all SIU Seafarers everywhere Thanks. SIU. for the opportunity for me to wish all Seafarers everywhere a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year, plus go<^ health and smooth sailing. Frederick Benedict To Mose Herrow, Hank Taylor, Larry Gee, Joe Williams and all retirees and their families To all members and officials To the Brotherhood of the Sea. my family and 1 wish you all a healthy and joyous holiday season. Ed Abiialy To my husband LIto Sending you all my love this holiday. Mahal, thank you for everything you have done for me and for being there when I needed you. Ltizviminda Acostu To my my tMlfe, Becky, and children, Joseph, Patric ricia, William, Robert Jr., Harry and Nancy Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a trouble free New Year. Consider this greeting your Christmas present. Robert Adams To all Curtis Bay Towing Co. friends and crewmembers In Baltimore from 1949-1987 Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. I now live in Harford Co. (301) 893-3941. Andrew Adams After 36 years at sea. since age 13. this seaman is proud to be retired, cooking at home, gardening & RV traveling with my wife, Rosemary. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 1992. Domenic Cito (age 83) A family To all my friends and their famiiies To all Seafarers May your holidays and the New Year be the happiest and best that you have ever enjoyed before. Clarence Benjamin Merry Christmas and smooth sailing through the New Year. Keep faith in your union and may God keep you in his care. Sincerely. Raoitl Cabrera To all Seafarers and their famiiies To my old shlpjmates, active or retired We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year^ Whitey, Miriam <t Alex Benzuk To ali Seafarers Ame Bjorsson. John Davies. Rundblad Brothers. Nick Brancato. Please Write: 716 Springdale Ave.. East Gr­ ange. N.J. 070I7-I62I. Neal Cairns I wish all a happy Christmas and New Year. __ „ Henry Braudussi To all my former shipmates from APL and hip days Matson passenger ship To ali President Sacco. his staff and those at Piney Point, and all Seafarers—You deserve many happy holidays for you have served us well; and personally for 48 years at sea and have kept me alive another ten. May you enjoy smooth sailing and a Merry Christmas with a happy and prosperous New Year. John Blank 3rd To the SIU Seasons greetings and a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year. Scotty Ctiirns To all Seafarers and shipmates Merry Christmas and a joyous. Happy New Year. Tony Caldeira To retired and active seamen Wishing seamen and their families a Merry Xmas and very Happy New Year. May the Lord bless all. James L. Calhoun I live proud of being a member of Seafarers. Wishing all of the Seafarers and their families utmost joy and God's blessings, from a retired member. Faustina Alejandro I'm writing these brief words to thank you for the help that I have received from you. May the Lord bless you and the organization. I wish you and your families a prosperous holiday. Felix Bonefont To Willie Mitchell Greetings to all Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mr. <S Mrs. Rudy Cancela With warm greetings and renewed hopes for peace, contentment and joy in the coming year. Andrew and Jane Boney To baby C. Christopher and daughter Ida, Percy & Dollie K. To all Seafarers May you have the happiest of holidays. Just don't wreck the caddy. Lisa Allard To Valente Bah Humbug!! Allard To the SlU leadership, to all brothers Thanks for having a union that takes care of all seamen, and to all our union'leaders who make these dreams come true, thanks. Lorenzo Alvardo To all retired Seafarers To my father Rafael and the Bonefont family I wish we all can be together for all the holiday season, but we can't, so 1 wish all the best this holiday. Elias Bonefont To the oyo-oyo's and anting-anting gangs of Hawaii crewmembers I wish you a healthy, happy and joyful holiday. Stephen J Andros To all Seafarers May good health, happiness and prosperity be yours this holiday season, followed with smooth sailing in '92. Remeinbering you always. Gerry Borozan To all former MC&S Seafarers Holiday greetings to all my shipmates. Living now at 2078 Madrona Street. North Bend. Ore. 97439. Ernest Bossom Have a nice Christmas at sea from your son and stepfa­ ther. Let's ship together next year. Warm regards to my old bosuns and shipmates. Evan Bradley To Robert Natlvldad To Cross Hartior Railroad employees and retirees Happy holidays and smooth sailing to the sailors of class 438 wherever you are. William Boyd Dear Griando. long time friend, shipmate, hope you and Betsie are doing as well as can be. health & otherwise. Have a happy holiday. Charles A. Carr To Robert P. Carson Jr. Merry. Merry Christmas with good health & happiness for the coming year. Love you lots. Ma & Pa (Ruth and Robert Carson) To Rachel E. Carson Rachel. I want you to know that I love you and miss you. AlsOi that I wish that I could be with you this holiday season. Daddy (Robert P. Carson Jr.) Bosun Ben Velner & family Want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You're a good friend and shipmate. Thanks for the care package. Robert P. Carson Jr. May the wonderous spirit of this holy season shine in your heart all through the years. Seasons greetings to all. Frederick Breimann To Robert P. Carson Jr. To all Seafarers To Sean S. Hanlay To Sra Rosarlo Colon Castell I retired as a wheelsman in 1973 on the MV Nicolet. My wife and I wish to send our greetings to my former shipmates. Andrew Aspseter Christmas won't be the same without my favorite Santa. Especially since he is my life, my love, my GAG. my everything. I'll love you always. Jill-Marie Brittain To all Seafarers and their families To all Seafarers Me and my wife would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless you. Paul & Donna Aubain I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the union, officials (active and retired) and all their families. George Brooks To J. Roy Von Holden To all of my ex-shlpmates May your Christmas geese be plentiful. Wishing you a splendid holiday. Lisa A Hope this to be your best Christmas ever. Travis H. Brewer Jr. To Mom and Pop To the SIU The boatswain wants to know where you went wrong. Have a joyous holiday and save those presents for me. Lisa A Bet mom loved her chain-fall. Happy holidays to all my brothers and sisters still on ships who remember me. I am Rae Brucato now retired. I was a beautician in gift shop, and keeper on all our cruise ships. I now live at 139 Tiburon Blvd.. San Pedro. Calif. Rae Brucato To my son Vicente Jr., Peggy Reyes and Lisa Burgos Les deceo unas felices navidades y un prospero ano neuvo y que Dios me los bendiga a los tres y nietos Edwinsito. Joana. Julito. Melissa, este mensaje se lo agradesco al periodico de la union el LGG. Gracias. Vicente Burgos To all Seafarers Enjoying my retirement. Doing a lot of traveling, fishing and hunting. May you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mike Bakos To all Holiday greetings to all Seafarers. Joe Sacco and family. George McCartney and the whole union staff. Joe. I appreciate your letter. Thank you. I served with honor in the Air Force and the SIU. Sal Barbara To all members of the SIU Happy holiday and good wishes. May all enjoy the SIU like I did. Special greetings to all 1 sailed and worked with. Arthur (Archie) Beck To all Seafarers, members and their families Greetings! Percival Belgrave To the Steward Department Smithy, who worked on Lurline Liner; Gil Rodriguez. Don Moss. Gentry and Tom Tom. Shipmates who all worked with me on Victories and Cargo ships. Merry Christmas! Bell To all my friends and family Merry Christmas to all sea goers dnd Happy New Year. God bless you all. Tommy (T.Man) Belvin I owe you a great deal. You fill my aging years with more pleasant memories, without which my life would be a lot duller; and so I thank you, and I wish you all the things you yearn for. I hope you have nothing but good memories of the past. Wishing you health and great happiness for now and the years to come. Tom Colway To all Seafarers To Hershel A. Orlando I always remember you: Mi amigo Casimiro desde nuestros. Viajes juntos, en el S/S Rice Queen. Nunca' olvino tu amistad. felicidades. Angel Aroche Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Douglas. I love you and miss you very much. Hope to be with you soon. All my love. Lola S. Bailey To ali the wonderful guys I ever sailed yrhh To Scottie Aubusson, all port agents and Seafarers To Douglas Laughlln and Jayson Gingrich To Douglas Avery Clark From what was formerly IGT of Phila.. Pa., a happy holiday greeting. Capt. Raymond W. and Thelma Collins To my old shipmates and to Dear brothers and sisters: Holiday greetings, good health, and best wishes to all. E.C. Carpenter To Mom, Ray, Kathleen, Frances, Greg, Clif­ ford and Elsie Bobby. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year! Love. Ging (Ruthann Carson) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jose M. Castell all my fc and family Merry Christmas and many good wishes for the coming year. Eugene (Gene) Castillo To all my brothers and sisters Be glad you have a job. stick with it. things are getting bad. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. James Catania To Richard J. McConnell, Charles R. Johnson and Rafeal RIos Here's wishing my brother seamen a happy holiday from the Chacon family. And to George Bronson on shore gang in Gakland. Calif.. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Lou Chacon To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all. Thanks to the Seafarers Union for your support for 31 years retirement, pay and help. Carter Carl Chambers To fellow Seafarers Seasons greetings and best wishes to all my old friends. I am now at 20 Josiah in San Francisco. 94112. Please write. Ping King Chang Ben. Al. Louis. Byron. Helen. Virginia. Micky. Sandy. Laginess. McNabb. Richard. Eddy Danashefski. Health and happiness to all. The ghost of Christmas past re­ members Bill Burke To all my shipmates To former shipmates Also, officials and employees at Camp Springs and Piney Point best wishes, good health and happiness this holiday season. Herbert C. Cal Chattom and wife Merry Christmas. Happy New Year—BobCrotty. Byron Kelley and all. Retirement is great. Thanks. All the family is well. Timothy Burke To all Seafarers Anchors of faith in the storm. Gpen your bibles at Chapter I John vs. 2:4 - 3:4 - Mark 2:28 and Luke 4:16. Merry Christmas my dearest brothers and sister. Iverson Burns To Sharon Ortiz Wish you a beautiful holiday and all the best to you and your family because Christmas is extra special, just like you! Forrest FredBurris To Frederick Paul Sanchez Fred P. Sanchez!! Falcon Princess Now that I have your attention. . . Have a Merry Christmas. Love. Yvonne, Mike. Victoria and Dylan To all Seafarers I am hoping that all my brothers of the Seafarers, retired and active, will have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gaetano Busciglio To fellow seamen Holiday wishes to all my shipmates. Special thanks to Seafarers L(K3. Burial at Sea article on our husband/ brother. Together again one day. Nina and Bobby Butts %: To ail my fellow shipmates and friends To faculty members and families To Caslmiro Ramos Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. I'm really enjoying my retirement. May God bless you and the SlU. J.D. Babin Wishing each and everyone and their families at Seafarers a very happy holiday season. Let's not forget all the great people working at the union table. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have the greatest union in the world. Omar Collins Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my co­ workers: Would like to hear from you. (504)332-2300. Dudley A. Bonvillain To sailors of class #458 To all SlU members To ali Seafarers and famiiies I wish all Seafarers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. James Carder Wishing you a joyous holiday season, and may God's richest blessings be with you as you keep up the good work. Joseph Arch Cuz. how's Tony in Long Beach? I hope Mt. Pinatubo didn't damage your house in Alongapo. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family from SS LNG Leo. Gene Aruta Dear Sammy. Wishing you the best of this upcoming holiday season. Everyone is fine, we miss you! Please call soon. Rosie (Rose M. Cleveland) To all Seafarers To all Seafarers, retired and active To all B&D RR Marine pensioners in the New York area Warmest Aloha of holiday greeting. God's love and blessings to you and yours. Feliciano Phil Canon To S.J. Alpedo Wishing you a happy and enjoyable holiday season. You are doing an excellent job. Keep up the good work. Horace Carmichael In memory of my beloved husband, Scott Anderson Happy holidays to all and their families. Wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year. Tiny Anderson Cruz Tony Ctinedo A greeting to Arvo Kaupi. Bob Kutzner. Bob McCarl and best wishes to our son Michael D. Clark in Baltimore. Leonard F. Clark Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless you. George C. Cordeiro Hope you all have a very nice holiday coming up. Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year. William Alvaro To all former shipmates Happy holidays! To all my Seafarer brothers, executives and staff in i San Francisco and Maryland To all Seafarers To my old shipmates and our president and his staff I hope someday we'll work all together again gang. Just don't forget batch 87-90 oyo-oyo guys of the galley. Nice working with you guys. Dante D. Bongolan You will be missed these holidays, by us all. Happy holidays to all his union brothers. Marguerite Anderson To all SIU members and families Greetings from F.R. Clarke (Snoopy). May you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday. Good luck to all from Snoopy. Florian R. Clarke •. i'.»: Red Campbell and everybody at headquarters My best wishes for good health, luck and happiness to everyone. A good handshake for Red Campbell, my old shipmate (Bull-Lines). Jose Cortes To ail my dear shipmates Greetings, happy holidays and my best wishes to all my fellow shipmates. I still rememlwr the great times we had together. God bless you all. Tony Cortes (aka Hollywood) i: To all my friends, and even my enemies among my former shipmates in our Union Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Clarence (Bud) Cousins To all Seafarers and retired iM-othere Best wishes and good luck for the holidays. Be thankful we have super leadership. God bless you all. also, all officials. John Coyle To all Greetings to all my shipmates, both active and retired. Especially Peter Lypen and Ivy Cox. John B. Crane To Bill Cronan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love. John and Paula Cronan To all my Immediate family members God daughter Melanie Marie, sisters Agnes & Marion, brother Charles, also to my former shipmates and their families. May all your voyages in life be ship shape and may you enjoy continuing good health from stem to stern always. William J. Crowie 5®-- • 1--- To all the brothers and families of the SIU My sincerest greetings and happiness throughout alj the holiday years. May God bless our union! Alberto Cruz To all the brothers, members, retired and active Merry Christmas and wishing you the best in health. Good luck in the coming year, especially for the brothers who will be at sea on December 23. Estuardo Cvenca To the people who know me I'm still in prison and I just want to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. I'm doing okay. • Thomas M. Curley To Cierra Janey Curtis This holiday message goes out to my beautiful daughter for being there when I wasn't. I love you deeply and may this be a very Merry Christmas to you. Cierra Janey Curtis, from Daddy (Chris Curtis) Seasons greetings from an old Great Lakes and salt water sailor. Bert J. Chapman To all SIU brothers To everyone associated wHh Seafarers and families Holiday greetings and best wishes to all. May God bless everyone in these sacred holidays. Peace and Love. Sze Ju Chen To all my Seafarers friends, both retired and sailing To tfie Damron clan Happy holidays. I am always there Mond. Joe. Rick. Tammy. Gary. Jess. Jason and Misty. Love ya. miss ya. Ralph (Beetle) Damron To Ron, Rick & Beverly, Therese, Ronnie, Draxle, Josh, Carley and Lisa, and Matt I wish you all the best, with health and happiness to all. Dan Joe Cherry Jr Missing you all very much. Happy holidays. Pray it's better than now. Always there. Ralph (Beetle) Damron To John B. Harris To Seafarers LOG Wishing you and your family a happy holiday and on your retirement. I still think of the go^ old days down in Norfolk. Good health! John N. Chiorra My daughter Tina and I wish you a Merry Christmas during this special season. Loving yoii in Christ. Ctara Faye Daniels To all active and retired metntyers on the Great Lakes To SIU Seafarers A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all the retired members that I have worked with in this great union. Willie W. Cichocke Have a wonderful holiday season! When the new year arrives, may it find you headed home to the Lundeberg School where we miss you and love you. Grace H Davis To all members of SIU To all Wishing all members a happy season and good heajth to all. Vincent Ciprian My wife and 1 are wishing the very best holiday to all retirees, active members and officials of the SIU family. Guy DeBaere i" M �., p-W r• • .•.^^'-U.-» • - (.1^-' V f'.,-^. . M^S(!!iB3?*»SS!^«d;(siS3iSS!^^ • I . >-i! '"| iiW»**'rjU'li''C"'f' u 1. *• • "> 1 il1M.wi^i».liiij^' ir-SpirLr'-ii- V".---i —•-* -- ' •••i'V/'-;-.-; safMURSLoe 20 To Kaiwi FMMNI Mele Kalikimalca Haouli Makahiki Ho! Hope your holi­ days are full of fun and laughter. Keep smiling! Donna DeCesare To Tommy Klairw Mele Kalikimaka Haouli Makahiki Ho! I love you TomTom. Hope we are together soon Donna DeCesare To Don Montoya Christmas time comes and goes but my love for you always grows. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, hon. Hopefully I am right by your side during the holiday season. Love always. Donna DeCesare To Wiggle Reyes Mele Kalikimaka Hauoli Makahiki Ho! Hope you are enjoying the many wonders of the world. Love you. Donna DeCesare To retired Seafarers Joe DeCinque wishes all old friends a happy holiday. I'm doing well at my new residence. 1331 Garrison Rd.. Vineland. N.J. 08360: (609) 794-8288. Joseph DeCinque To Mr. & Mrs. C.S. DeLatte Am praying for a happy holiday for all the family. But mostly for my Moma to get well and then we wilt all be very happy. Your son. Tommy (Thomas DeLalle) To new Seatarera It might be a hard way to make a living but at the end when you retire you will feel you accomplished a well done job. Julius D. DeigaJo To ex-shipmatea and union brothers With the greatest joy I send greetings and happiness to , all my ex-shipmates and union brothers aboard, beyond the seas all over the world. Happiest X-mas. Pedro DelValle To Douglas DeMonte Merry Christmas on the high seas. Loved and missed by "all. Hope to see you .soon. Sandra and the kids To Mrs. Bertha DePalma I love you Big Berth. Your merchant marine hero. Charles DePalma To John Holtschiag Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! Your Bainbridge Island family misses you. . . Neil. Sally. Sarah and Ted Deilz To my union officials, members and brotliers To Gary Fain, aon Eric Mantoy, naphaw Cliarlaa (Rad) Powara, frianda and all Saaferars To all the above. I wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gary and Eric, it's your deal, and to Charles, hi. . Betty Fain To all Saafarara My old friends and shipmates of the years gone by. best wishes for the holidays wherever you may be. God bless you all. John FanoH To Adrian and Jaaaica Rirquiiar Sorry couldn't be with both of you this Christmas. Mommy couldn't help it. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year! Be good to each other. I love you very much. Florie Farquhar To R. Glannlnl Hope you're having fun. especially this coming holiday season. Take care of yourself. Love always. F. Farquhar To all formar ahlpmataa wtiaresoever dlaparaed Have a joyful and healthy holiday season. After 44 years at sea I have many fond memories to reflect upon. Mr. and Mrs. John Zero Fedesovich To all Seafarers Seasons greetings to all. May the holidays bring you happiness through the coming years. A special holiday greeting to all my friends in Seattle. Wash. Christos Ferrous To all my shipmates I sailed with during my 40 years of going to sea. Best wishes to all of you this holiday season. Tommy Ray Fillinghim Sr. To all Seafarers Having a great retirement in London. Was just inRotter­ dam and Pernis. no ships in. Smooth sailing to you all. Erik Whitey Fischer To Elmer W. Rushing The best of health to an old seafarer's friend. James C. Flippo To Old shipmates on the Alcoa Cavalier '47* '48, Puerto RIcp '50-'51 To all my longtlms friends & fellow Seafarers To all my friends A very Merry Christmas and our best wishes for every happiness in the coming New Year. Antonio L. and Angela Dos Santos A great big hello, and to all of you who still go to sea. I hope you all have smooth sailing. With me. I am still going fishing, this is the way it is: Now I am old. my slippers are black I walk to the comer and puff my way back. The reason I know my youth has been spent my get up and go has got up and went. But I really don't mind when I think with a grin of all the grand places my get up has been. Since I have retired from life's competition I find every day an exact repetition. I get up each mom and dust off my wits. grab for the paper and read the obits. If my name is missing I know I'm not dead. so I eat a big breakfast and go back to bed. Jack French To all Seafarara Happy holidays to all Seafarers, active and retired. We belong to a great union. We want it to keep getting better as the years roll on. John Doyle To all our offlclala and their families Love to all and our retired brothers. Happy holidays. Curtis Duvote To all Seafarers Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a blessed New Year! Helen Dragaron Igreet you in the name of Jesus Christ. To all crewmembers. a holiday greeting. Hope that everything goes right on the holiday and the days you are all at sea. William A. Graves To mambera of tfw SIU 1 wish the very best to you. May you be filled with Christmas cheer and enjoy His blessings throughout the year! Joseph Leroy Gray To Pinay Point admiaakms and Manpowar Happiest holidays to all and best wishes in the New Year. Candy Man (James Gregory) To Aibart Anttiony Griilo I miss you. I love you. Merry Christmas. You are the very best. I wish I could give you a present right now. Gayie Grillo To Ai Grillo Merry Christmas. Dad. and Happy New Year. Where's my automatic car? I got my permit!! X-mas on the cruise ship. Love. Acfj (Grillo) To SS Atlantic American Banner Line '57 When Paul Hall appointed me head waiter on the posh SIU passenger ship Atlantic, recommended by Ed Mooney. Joe DiGiorgio. Frank Mongelli and Red Campbell. I was elated to no end and wish toextend X-mas greetings to all former crewmembers. Walter Grosvenor To my family Holiday greetings to my daughters. Anita and Sandra, and my wife. Mary, and friend. Vince Ratcliff. and to all members, ex-shipmates and officials. Yours sincerely. Len Grove Warmest regards and best wishes for good health. To those who have passed on. rest in peace. To all. my thanks for happy shipboard days. Jim Foti To all Seafarers To all hands Merry X-mas and a happy, prosperous New Year. Floyd W. Fritz To all Seafarers from 1947 to 1959 and beyond Many happy holidays to all of you and our great union, none better to my many friends and company workers throughout the last 32 years. Mit hael J. Dunn To Persian Gulf crew on SS Cape Avinof To co-wortcers 1946 to 1980 Happy holiday, guys! You deserve it. Enjoyed sailing with you all. Best to you and yours in the New Year. Sam and Doug Eadie A Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year to you and your families. Miss you all. Jesus V. Garcia To SlU ofncers and staff To my family, friends and Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Seafarers International Union, more power. Gill C. Ebon Wish everyone Merry Christmas, healthy New Year and peaceful and prosperous future. For my wife. Sharon. I'll be home for Christmas. Celebrate His birth. Robert F. Garcia To all Seafarara Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!!! Marcelo /. Eimar To Seafarers and all families and Joe Sacco Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. To all. I say thanks for all you have done and will do in the future. All the dealings I have had with the union have been good thank you. Have a happy holiday to all. Kathryn Ellison To Seafwers memliers Me and my family would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year .Joseph English' To Seafarers International Union In the name of brotherhood. I want to thank all the members for my pension checks, without which I couldn't survive since my husband's death. Martha R. Gardner To my wife, Connie, and Joshua and Jason Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, sweetheart. With all my love. Jimmie (Garner) ToSiU 'To all my friends and shipmates. Merry X-mas to all. Raymond K. Garner To all Seafarers Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Also to all SlU officers & personnel. To aii my SiU shipmates To Seafarers and their families, retired mem­ bers and families A retired member and family sends holiday greetings and a Happy New Year to all. Jacob C. Hammond To ali Seafarers I hope all Seafarers have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Isaac Perry Hancock To all ^afarers I am certainly glad and proud to be a retired member of the SIU. and God bless you all! Donald C. Henderson To all my Seafaring friends Merry Christmas. Happy New Year and may God bless you all in the year of 1992 and all the coming years. Frederick C. Hansen Jr. To WlnHera and Ray Harper I pray you have a Merry. Merry X-mas and be joyful in the Lord always. Love you. James E. Harper To all my friends I've shipped with liefore Happy holidays to you and your families. I hope to see you all again. Since I got married and quit shipping for 14 years, some people might think I died or something. But I'm single and back shipping, so don't be surprised if you see me coming up the gangway. Jerome R. Haymaker To all my ex-shipmates and union officials Lawrence G. Pagan To families, members and friends Hi. my loved ones. I hope these words find you all in good health and spirit. Just like to say Merry Christmas and a peace, joy and loving New Year. Love. Chris Jasmin To Mcas shipmates Holiday greetings to my MC&S shipmates and to all the old men of the sea. Holger Swede Jensen To all SIU members Greetings. Wishing you the best of the holiday season and the coming year. Eduniges De Jesus To friends of Mr. Herbert Brandon Mr. Herbert Brandon, retired MC&S. isin aconvalescent home, paralyzed with stroke, cannot use legs. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Terrace View Convalescent Center. Room 209-3. 1701 18th Ave. So.. Seattle. Wash 98144. Edsel M. Johns To all SIU members and their famiiies Holiday greetings from the family of the late Arnold F. Johnson who passed away Nov. 17. 1990. Hawaina Johnson To Vivian S. Johnson To the world's best mom! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Michael M. Johnson Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, happy retirement. Melvin H. and Lizzie B. Jones To all Seafarers and office personnei May you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year. God bless and keep you. Morris J. Jorgensen Also to John Fay and union officials—Heff hopes all of my shipmates and their families have a good and happy holiday and best wishes for everyone. Rich and Olive He/Jley To Ben bnd George Henderson The nicest thing about Christmas is family. We care and remember and love no matter how far away you are. Merry Christmas. Wilhelmina Henderson and family Baker Whiteiy men To all Seafdrars Greetings for the best of holidays. Hope this message finds all of you in the best of berilth. Joe Goren Happy Holidays to all Seafarers and their families who I had the privilege to know and work with during the year of 1950-1987. Jimmie L. Jackson To shipmates and families To all my atilpmatea To MC & S and penskmsrs To all Holiday greetingsand sincere thanks to Seafarers Welfare for all your help at sea and ashore. Reiko and Myron Healman A very Merry Xmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. David C. Gilmore Joe Sacco, our President Michael Sacco and all office workers at union hall. Camp Springs. 1 want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a very pleasent New Ye^ to all at headquarters. My wife Agpses sends her greetings to all you folks. To Morty Tashman They say it is better to give than receive, so I suggest you give me the $150 you owe me before you receive a knot on your head. Buster Hyman To ali retired members To Natco Dredge crewmen Retired 3/1/91. heart attack and open heart suigery 5/16/ 91. Now healthy and happy, hope to enjoy a few good years. Give me a call (813) 884-2926. Floyd Haynes To all Seafarers that I have sailed with To ail at headquartara What's happening? 13801 So. Vermont. Gardena. Calif. 90247-2096. Wydell W. Hollywood Hughes May the peace of Jesus be yours this holiday season. Go^ will toward all. I miss you all. Jamie Hall Wishing you all the blessings of X-mas. May you all receive in your hearts the presence of our saviour who loves us all very much. Basilio Estrella Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, babe! Always remember that my love for you remains as permanent as our tattoo. Arohanui. your wife forever. Tracy L. Glossin To MC&S retirees I sailed with on MCS-Passenger Cruise Service Matson - Pacific Far East - American President and Moore McCormack Freighters June 1959-1978 Eugene R. Hall Seasons greetings and a happy and prosperous New Year to all. Ernie Gibbons To Devin L. Glossin Mele Kaliki Maka and Haole Maka Hiki Hon. Please write and stop by if you have a chance. I sure miss you guys. 2036 4th St.. San Rafael. Calif. 94901. Donavan Hughes To MIttie, J.W. and Tasha Jemlgan To all my Seataier broltiara & family (retired & inactive duty) Honey, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish I could be there. Love. Jimmy (James Giadney) Henry H. Huber To ali Seafarers whom i worked with Wishing you all a Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki Hev. Aloha. P.S. Can I please come back? Brian Isenstadt A happy, healthy 1992. Come to our reunion picnic so we can see and enjoy each other again (Sept 13. 1992). Jackie Henriksen To Ruth Giadney Retired these many yearsbut though partially blind, have some great memories of our times together, some of the best years of my life. Cheers. To the crew of the cable ship Charles Browii To crew and staff on SS Constitution and SS Independence As a retired charter inember from 1938.1 send a greeting to all. Michael Gison Tci Other retired members of President Lines 9fl|p3 Setting in the ole rocking chair. Fain! times a bit hard to bear Seafarer retiree benefits the most Christmas cheers and New Year's toast! Smooth sailitig. God bless Thanks for all your support and patience. Have a Happy Christmas. Your. son. Sean L. Essex I wish all my shipmates a healthy X-mas and a safe New Year. H.A. (Johnie) Etzel Sr. Been retired for 9 years. Enjoying my vegetable garden and bargainhunting at flea markets, but miss sailing from Boston. Best wishes to you all. John Frenchie Hubbard To all Wish you holiday greetings. To Bob and Marl Vonne Hyama To ali Seafarers Merry Christmas, dude. Haven't heard from you in a while. Any members that know Jim. tell him to write Mike Ingram. P.O. Box 265. Lynnwood, Wash. 98046 Mike Ingram Merry X-mas and Happy New Year. I miss you all and being aboard SIU ships. Write me and I'll answer you. Donato Giangiordano Thomas J. Esposito Best wishes to all Seafarers in the world for a special holiday season. Seafarers arc special people; they de­ serve the best. Hubert (Red) House To Jim Antierson Hope you and your families have a happy holiday and a wonderful new year. James M. Hassell It's been wonderful working with you. I am now enjoying the Seafarers Pension Plan. Enjoy life. You will miss it when it's over. Luther Gadson To Seafarers Wish all happy holidays and a healthy New Year. Antonio Guillen To ali Seafarers and to ali the memliers who worked on the Eagie Point In ttw Philadelphia Hartwr TB fellow shipmates and retirees A Meiiy Christmas and Happy New Year to all Seafarers and their families. Leonard C. Hope To all active Seafarara, retirees and union officials We both wish every member of the SlU. on land or sea. a happy holiday because we arc the world, we are the children. Thanks. SlU. for being here. Arthur and Elizabeth Fontaine Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Let me hear from past shipmates. My address is ISIS Alzonzo St.. Jonesboro. Ark. 72401. Ben Fratello Sincere wishes for a happy holiday. Everyone here is fine. Love to Torrie and Katawha. Call me at (301) 3664113. Mrs. Vernon Douglas To all I To all Seafarers I am sending my sincere love and greetings to my union members and brothers those that retired and those that still work and their families. And those who are in the hospital. I wish them a speedy recovery. And to the LOG officials, many greetings to them for the wonderful work that they have done for years. I wish you all prosperity and happiness for the years to come. Hezekiah Donavan To Mr. and Mrs. Tonrie KIdd To Seafarers Intsmational Union To all my brotlwrs and sistsrs We are truly blessed this holiday season. Living in a great country and members of the greatest union. Happy Jack Gottlieb holiday. Bob Henninger Sr. To ail my old friends To aii Seafvers and famiiies and SiU hali in Houston Gene Taylor. Bo James. Dean. Joe Perez to name a few. Happy holidays. Godspeed to one and all. Milly Hess To aii Saafaiws and SiU and #50 Dist (Norfolk) To ail my A.B. students Ahoy there mates. Hope the holiday season finds you off the rocks and steering a steady course. I am looking forward to seeing your BOLD selves in '92 at the Point for your license. Jake T. Karaczynski To all SIU Seafarers Greetings. SIU brothers of the sea and all seamen of the world, wherever you may be . . . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William Karpiak To Mrs. Rose Hall Thanks for everything and all greetings.Jo/in C. Katsos To all Seafarers A greeting to all from a retired Seafarer, and thanks to all for making it possible to retire with no worries. B. Kazmierski Kevin Keliey - Bigane Fueling Just want to wish you happy holidays and hope to see you soon. Brother Tim Keltey Holiday greetings to all. Thank you for giving us security and contentment in our retirement years. God bless you! Gardner Hewitt To all Seafarers Motorcyclists Club To ali rstirsd members Happy holidays from the port of Algonac. Ride safe next summer. Tim Keliey Holiday greetings. I would like to hear from you. I now live at Rt. 2. Box 2213. Melrose Fla. 32666: (904) 47SS988.1 am doinggreat and hope that you are too. Please call or write. Love and respect. Raymond F. Holder To Matthew Kenn Hoiiey Meiry Christmas and Happy New Year to Matt and fellow shipmates aboard SS Carthage. Mom and Dad Holley To aii Seafarers on shore, ships and at sea First of all. thank God we were bom in America, have a good union. Pray for our union officials and American leaders for wisdom. Mainly God sent his only son. Jesus on Earth, was hung on the cross, died, rose on the third day. Whoever believes will have eternal life. David Kendrick �DECEMBER m 21 To all of my old shipmates Season's greetings to all my old shipmates. Merry Christ­ mas and Happy New Year. John E. Kennedy (Pee-Wee) To Seafarers International Union To Seafarers To SIU brotfiers and sisters To all crewmembers at sea and shore I am sending my best wishes to all retired, full members' of this great union. Thank President Mike Sacco for a job well done in my part. Many, many wishes to him. Thanks to all of you. S. S. Sant Lopez Happy holidays. This will be my first Christmas since retirement. Thanks, Mike Sacco and faculty for making retirement worthwhile. Glenn D. Miller Hoping your holiday season will be filled with good cheers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John S. Orfanides To Mrs. M. Wescott To Cora S. Orlanda and Resty Serrano, Brother Philip Orlanda, Nlla Orlanda ft family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to a special department head that we've had for so long. Also, to all Seafarers, retired and active and their families. Jack D. Kennedy To all ex-tugboat and retired men of Phila­ delphia Ms. Annie Kennedy To all retired SlU members From your dad, John H. Kennedy. 'Live and doing well, hope you and all of the family the same. John H. Kennedy To all our shipmates and officials of the SlU Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Percy and Dottle Kennedy To all my old buddies and shipmates Still living. A happy holiday season, and pray for all of us each day. Leonard Kennedy (Pee-Wee) Hope everybody has a good holiday and is doing OK! Yic Lozimak Merry Christmas to you all. Am enjoying my retirement at 8700 E. University, Space 1017, Mesa, Ariz. 85207.1 remember the good times. Stay healthy. Gordon N. Luce To all Joe Sacco, Ed Pulver, Pat McGinley Merry Christmas to all SlU mates. Hope to see you some day. Jimmie Lynch TOH.G.P. Wishing you the very best of Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas to your family and mine. Love you all, especially you, Mrs. Korron and Lee Maduro. Mark JuJu Maduro To Sonia Franco ft family, Benlgno Fernandez Garcia Mike. Joe, and family, J. Fay, all staff at headquarters. Ken, Bob, Miles & family, all staff at Piney Point, Jack Caffey and family, all staff at port of New York. William (Fiat-Top) KoJIowllch Thank you for being in my life always. Especially when I look up, the stars so brilliant and knowing you see them too. Marco Mpffioli To all Merry X-mas and the best of everything to all my former shipmates in the Pacific Northwest. Bob Mackeen Best wishes for the holiday season to all my former shipmates and friends in the SlU and Sea-Land shore gang. Special regards to the port of New York. Slanislaw Kolasa To the Crew of Cape Romaine Harold Thompson. John Holland, Andrew Adams, Johnny Goodman and retired friends of Curtis Bay TowingGod be with you and all. Happy holidays. Your friend, Joseph L. Krause To all Seafarers To all the old steward department members To all Seafarers and retired members To Wills and Lurllne homesteaders—1950s ft 1960s Holiday greetings to all survivors and our happy memo­ ries of the good old days. Also, Matson Nav. Co. and the President Lines which are the best. Patrick Morley To friends of the Delaware River I miss my friends on the river since some of them are gone. However, I am going on and keeping busy in my daily life. Charles E. Morris To all Seafarers, active and retired To all Seafarers To Hal Horn To Seafarers, retired, active and thier families Michael Sacco and staflWishing you and your staff a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Thanking you for all that you do for active and retired seamen. Geraidine R. Maldonado To Terry 0. Morton We miss you & love you. You are my Santa, so we'll have Christmas when we're together next. Hold on to our dreams! Terri & Manda You never know from where you sit, whether it's mustard, catsup or just plain. . .ship. Hang tight friend and stay cool. Your friend, George Mulvinn To Mark Knapp and Kathy Chester Hope the holidays find you happy and well. Enjoy the trip to Hawaii. Abe Murray To SIU officials. Seafarers, active and retired members, and their famiiies May the joy of the holiday season bring you all closer in love and friendship. Dionisio T. Muyco To Mrs. Ingrid L. and Marquesha L. Myers To my future wife Ingrid, and my daughter Marquesha. I love and miss you both. I'm sorry 1 couldn't be there . to share this holiday. I wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love always and forever, Amos B. Myers To all retires Hello, sweetie. I hope you have a great holiday season. Please get in touch with me. I would really like to talk to you. Anne Marie Lanphear To all retired Seafarers Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous year to come. I have enjoyed my retirement years very much, thanks to SlU. John F. Latimer To all active and retired SlU I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families the happiest of holiday seasons. Edward Leasgang To shipmates Bill Marion To former and retired Seafarers Holiday greetings to my former and retired Seafarers the mates at Delta Line shore gang and Watermen shore gang. Jack Purcell, Seaweed and John Dehering. Anthony J. Margiotta To Gilbert Morrison Wright (Pat) Have a wonderful holiday season from Flora, James, Helen, Ocie and family. We sure do miss you. James Gilbert Marshall & family SIU officers, Seafarers, shipmates and retired Seafarers Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. God bless you! James Martin To retired Marine Railroad friends Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and many more to come. Stephen J. Martin To my wife Amelia, my daughter Kimberiy, and the rest of the Martinez ft Cerezo family Frank Leila To a safe and joyous holiday season. Love and miss all. Maybe next year. Alvin H. Martinez To Brotfier Peter Patrick Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you the best for the years to come, from all of us at PRMMI shore gang, Eliz., N.J. Anthony Leo To all my students and slilpmates Best of holiday wishes. May the New Year find you smooth seas and good friends. Russell Russ Levin To all Seetaiers active and retired Blessings on all aware of the reason for the season. Steady as she goes! My address is 225 N. Robey, Arkadelphia, Ark. 7I92J-4929. Thurston John Lewis To John Hank Here's wishing all our SlU brothers a happy, healthy, prosperous holiday and many, many, mamy more!!!!! Paul P. Lopez To Tommy Barry Happy holidays. You make my life so much brighter when we're together. Looking forward to sailing with you again soon. I love smd miss you. Cheryl Neff To all Great Lakes tugmen, working and re­ tired Have a good and happy holiday season. . Howard N. Negard To all Seafarers I am proud to be a retired member of this union. The benefits have been invaluable. Best wishes for a happy holiday to all. Bernard Nesins To all members, working or retired, and fam­ iiies To Mr. Leonard Allen To Tony Leo and PRMMI shore gang/also all union officials In headquarters and all ports and memtiers at sea To you and all of your families, a healthy and happy holidays and a prosperous new year in 1992 and future years to come. Peter and Lee Patrick To all MCftS members Merry X-mas to all old friends if you are still alive; it's been a long time. I live in Modesto. When I go to Frisco I don't see any of my old comrades. Where have they gone? A Merry X-mas and Happy New Year. Nicholas E. Patro ' -'f To Seafarers International Union There are no words I know of that could ever even start to tell you all the loving feelings I keep within my heart. Rene Pelliccia To all Seafarers, active and retired I am retired now living-in Connecticut. I miss going to sea, but old age says no. I want to wish everyone of you the happiest of the holidays and a very happy 1992. Good luck to all of you. Alfred M. Pelton To all Seafarers Would like to hear from old friends and fellow Seafarers: P.O. Box 832, Crosby, TeXas 77532. Henry L. Perkinson To Greg Fitzhalan-Tudor Hope your holidays are spent among friends. If you would like to get together for X-mas, contact me at my home address. Merry Christmas. Bruce Perry To Frank PIvIk family May the blessing of the holiday season dwell with you through the coming new year. Everett Perry To Seafarers, families and friends Thanks to Brother Sacco for allowing Seafarers and friends to exchange holiday greetings through the Seafar­ ers LOG. Deepest sympathy for those Seafarers sleeping. Harlan Pete Peters To all our Inland boatman friends out of Philadelphia hall A happy holiday season. William L. (Pete) Peterson and family You saved our union. Merry Xmas. Very best wishes for the holidays. Smooth sailing and happiness in your future. John (Little John) Nolde To Pat Dumin,James Miller, Jerry Snyder and all tfie old crew of die Mariposa Happy holidays! Phillip Mac McDivitt To all current and redrad Seafarers Retired and living happily at 87. My check never fails arriving on time, why? Because I am a Seafarer since 1944. Jose A. Pilva To President Sacco for leading this organization during a very critical period and to the sisters and brothers who participated in Desert Storm thank you. Tony Notturno To tlie gang on Dredge Manhattan Island To all Seafarers and their families To Nancy Peluso To Desert Storm Seafarers I hope all my fiiends and their families have a happy and glorious holiday. God bless us all, with special holiday wishes to Nick Barsou. George Nuss To Cross HartMf Railway ,, ?l K: .:VK.P: To EdTurner, President and Secretary MCftS, San Francisco To former shipmates and other SIU members and officials Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. m Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your father, QMED, Lamar A. Parker Jr. Happy holidays to you. I know Milton would be glad to have me send this message to you. Good luck! Eunice May (wife of MUton May) To all my union brothsts twlth latiom I sailed To SlU brothers, active and retired, and their families I know you can't be home right now. I want you to know all of the toys in the world won't replace you on Christmas. Merry Christmas. XXXOOO Kaitlyn, Danielle and Mommy (Neaion) Merry Xmas and special greetings to those of us who fought so hard for the welfare of our union in the '40s and'50s. Clifford (Nick) Nickerson To friends and Seafarers Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Wish you all many, many more!!! Keep the quality process in motion. Paul P. Lopez To Tom Neaion (Daddy) To all SIU members To all ships To all SlU officials Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas, also Alfano and son Kenny, Mick, guess you and Vi will come down around New Year. Brother John wishing all my shipmates a happy holiday. John Nash Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. To all the nice times we had together working on the ships. Robert C. Mayo A joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all. Your brother. Randy Llanes I would like to wish all my friends from my seafaring days and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from my family also. Nils H. Lindsjo To Michael Nash and wife and John Alfano To Larry Crane Bobby ft VMly LLenes and kids i To all my friends in the Seafarers May you all have a nice Thanksgiving and Merry X-mas and a very Happy New Year. That is to one and all. Shirley H. Nicholson Seasons greetings to my fellow retirees and all the workers at Cross Harbor. Thomas McGreal <>• Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Bern, N.C. Lawrence A. Paul Hello longtime friend! Haven't seen you in years. I wish you all the happiness in the holidays to come. Please write me at this address: 5003 Birch St., Santa Fe, Texas 77517. Friends always. , William Matsoukas Holiday greetings to current and retired members and their families. Stick by your union. When retired, your pension plan and medical benefits will help. Jesse W. McDonald and spouse 'W ••".I To Steven L. Parker I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless you and yours. Martin Pavolini Christmas and holiday greetings to all my retired Marine Railroad friends wherever you may reside. Henry L. Lee A special holiday greeting to my husband Frank LeIia. Merry Christmas, I love you. can't wait till you come home. All other mates have a happy holiday. Come home safe. Laura Leiia Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless and keep you safe. . . Eugene Snake Parker To all my former shipmatesand union officials To Mr. ft Mrs. James Martin Laura Leiia To Frank Leila & crewmembers of 1st LT Bonnyman To Seafarer Mallard and Alvtross To Pet and Jo and other retired SIIJ friends My family and I wish you and yours the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. •'••H • :s. Best holidays to all members from World War II on, I'm still kicking. Al Pado To all my retired shipmates. Merry X-mas and happy holidays. I realize that it is an honor to be an SIU member. Without them at 73 and disabled, this wouldn't Juan Manuel Collazo (Manolin) be possible. Seasons Greetings to shipmates off the Arbor Seafarers. May the Lord bless each and everyone of you. Ernest Leckrenp Merry Christmas, sweetheart. Even though we are apart, you arc in my heart. We are in this together. Can't wait to see you. BE HAPPY! I love and miss you, we are all fine. Hope your journey is what you want it to be. Love. Myself and family would like to wish all retired and active Seafarers and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bill Padgett and family Teresa and Sadie, always in my thoughts, forever in my heart. I love you. Mom, Dad (Leo), Ron, Gail and all. Loved and missed. Dana Paradise To SiU Staff To John P. Hosklns To all retired and active Seafarers I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Jimmy Moye To all SlU members, active and retired Happy holidays to all seaman, retired and serving now with all SlU ships. Henry Leroy Laired i-r- To the Paradise's at sea and ashore Wishing all Seafarers and families a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Stephen B. Kutzer To Seafarers and families and SlU and families I hope this finds you at your best. You'll be missed this holiday but I know you are enjoying your venture. Happy holidays. I love you. Michele Owen To all Seafarers It isn't just the memories that warms the days ahead, but the joy of knowing each and every one of our friends and shipmates. Happy New Year and Merry X-mas to all. Fannie C. Maire Wishing you a happy holiday season and a happy re­ tirement. Robert Lackey To Frederick Paul Sanchez I hope the Holiday Season finds you in good health. I'll see you at Piney Point. Happy holidays and New Year. Nick Mageed Seasons greetings to all the guys I sailed with and the rummy players at the San Francisco hall and the SlU officials. Sieve Krkovich To all retired shipmates Holiday greetings and may God bless you all. Eddie T. Overton To all SIU members Holiday greetings to all the Seafarers that I worked with during my 30 years sailing career. Clifton Mainers #•' 9 ' • Howzit, Pad! Have a good Christmas and New Year. Soon we'll be together and celebrate in your new motor home. You are the best father. Sharon Ortiz Wishing you ^1 a Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year. My best X-mas present was when 1 joined SIU instead of other unions. William Morris Jr. To MImo M^eed • Happy holidays to you and your family. Had to leave Florida, too hot. Hurshel A. Orlando To Joseph Ortiz Jr. Peter J. Mistretta 'ic-i To Steve Karlak Never a Christmas morning, never the old year ends, but somebody thinks of somebody. Old days, old times, old friends. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy and wonderful New Year. Peter Moreni To Korron Lee Maduro Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, especially to the very understanding instructor Ben Cusic and the instructor in A/B course one year, 1989. And to all TAGOS officers and crew. Rudy Orlanda To all my shipmates, captains and mates I sail wHh To all my old shipmates To all brothers and sisters at sea To all Seafarers Season's greetings to you and your family. Wishing you the best for the year to come. Amstey Minors May the Lord bring you back to safety and be with your family for this holiday season. Carlos Mojica From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, where the wild turkey and deer roam. The snow is deep and people are friendly. Robert L. Kerper Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Those of you who remember, called me Ralph, sailed bosun. Torolf Kismul To Brother Jose Aqular, Brotfier Gladstone Ford and Brother Jasper C. Anderson To all Seafarers and friends To shipmates of Sabine Towing Co. In Texas With warmest good wishes and Christmas greetings from the crew of the OS Joyce. Victor Kerszencwejg Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you well. The best for the coming years. God bless you, happy holiday! A. Minors -r.| ^ S. Philips To all Seafarers Doing great on the sheep farm. All the girls have names. Happy holidays to you all. Norman Piva Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms! Hope you have a jolly holiday season! Robert Preston 09 4 Judy Ann Dargel Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms and hope you have a jolly holiday season! R. C. Preston T. McMellis Happy holidays to you and yoiir families. Continued success and happiness to you all. Young C. McMHUan (Y.C.) To all my brodwr seaman To all former shipmates and all SIU officials A special greeting to above from a man who is proud to have worked with and served you as chief steward, now an organic gardener! George A. O'Berry Since I retired in 1976, I wish everyone happy sailing. God bless you all. Miguel Luis Medina To all our friends To all Seafarers We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fred A. and Lois (Roland) Olson Greetings to all of my Seafarers and retired buddies out there. Merry Christmas and a very Healthy New Year. I trust all are well and in good health. Love you, Reginald Melville and family To the Merckx family Doug. Pudg. Willie and Douglas—Hope your holidays are the best. My thoughts will be with you. Love you all! Kevin L. Merckx To active and retire Seafarers Happy holidays, especially to former shipmates Ed Mooney, Eddie O'Connell, Steve Carr and Jim Foti M. die Olson To all SIU brothers and sisters Wishing every one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless all of you. Arnaldo Orellaiia To William G. Rackley Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as children together. We'll always remain your loving family. Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce, Rob (Rackley) To Luis Rivera Your brother-in-law sends you and your family greetings. Hope you're eigoying your retirement. We owe it to SIU, they have been kind to us. C. R. Ramos wmm. • . .t .. . . >;..v-. �SiAFAREKS LOG To all my fellow Seafarers To all Seafarers To TIbby, Christian and Alice Warm greetings to the officials of the union and to all other members for a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year. Emmanuel Rapiiis On this joyous day of Christmas, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my little family. Pop (Harry T. Scholer) Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Jack Weidner To tlw Staff at PIney Point and Camp Springs and Seafarers To all prior shipmates Charles, Mary, Angle, Laura and Charles Jr., want you to know We Miss You and we hope you are well. Call soon (618) 376-8531. Charles Werner Sr. Because of my unexpe'cted retirement from my job as port agent in Baltimore, I did not have a chance to say good-bye to my many friends and co-workers 1 have known for the 38 years of my employment in the SlU. I Wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Allen P. Raymond To SlU officers and families Greetings my shipmates, officers and families. Juan Reinosa To all SlU members Greetings in honor and in memory to all my shipmates with whom 1 served with, love to their families. Miss you! Love and peace, Israel Rhoden Seasons greetings. Dick Ransome, Carmen Mancino, drop me a line. P.O. Box 5692, Evansville, Ind. 47716. Frank J. Schumacher To Honolulu Seafarers And to Bobby Clinton II and Honolulu staff—I bid you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Matthew R. Scott To Seafarers Please, keep the same good discipline of our good old members. I wish everyone well. Felix H. Serrano To Walter HInko Holiday greetings to you and your family. I'm still holding my own. Will win this battle soon. James F. Shannon Dear Kevin, Merry Christmas from me and all the family, Hope you have a great Christmas. Tell.all the guys happy holidays for me! Valerie Rice Greetings to all Seafarers from widow of the late Auldeon E. Sharp. Now live at 900 N Idaho #5, Post Falls, Idaho 83854. Phone (208) 773-7999. Alvina Helen Sharp To officers and cretw on the Pfc Eugene A. Obregon To all Seafarers Best wishes to all for the future. 1 appreciate everyone's help and cooperation in making my voyage with you a pleasant and memorable one. Peace. Ed Rihn To all Seafarer officials, office workers, seamen Especially to Mike and Joe Sacco a very Merry Xmas and a fruitful and Happy New Year. the Henry W. Robert family To all Seafarers I wish all the Seafarers and their faipilies a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert G. Taylor To the shipmates of Maridosa and the Mon­ terey To all Holiday greetings to all my fondest. Aloha Josephine (Peggy) Wielb And to President Michael Sacco & his staff. Greetings to all original members, WWII merchant marine veterans, retired members, and may God bless all of the old salts who are gone. Eloris B. Tart To Seafarer friends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your holidays be glorious, warm and joyful. Nick and Maggie Tatar To ail family members, active and retired , To Edward Hermanson To Kevin A. Rice To Tom Casey Best wishes for the season and the coming year wherever you may be. Smooth Sailing. Peter D. Sheldrake To all of Frank Conway's friends Dad has Iteen ill for four year now, but is now home and doing better. He would like to wish all a Merry Christmas if he could. Linda Shemper (Frank Conway's daughter) Happy holidays and may God bless all of you! Theodore (Ted) Taylor To my old shipmates I wish to take this opportunity to wish all of my old shipmates of Sheridan Co. the very best of holiday greetings. Also Joe Tranier. Bob Teabout To Seafarers and family, retired Conrail memliers and family Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. William Tetro To David W. Tharp I wish to send holiday greetings to all SlU brothers active and retired. Jesse A. Shouts Everyday is Christmas when you are home. December 25th is only another day. Loving and missing you jiist makes time more precious when you are here. Your wife, Christmas isn't the same without your presence. How I wish you could share the spirit of Christmas with me and our children. We love you. Marlyn S. Robinson To all retired, active Seafarers, union officials and personnel To all Seafarers, retired and active, and all , union officers Ricardo A. Siddons To Mr. Ted Scott Robinson 1 wish everyone and their families Happy X-mas. 1 miss all my friends from the past. God bless everyone. Anthony Rodriguez To all members of the SlU, active and retired A joyous Christmas and prosperous New Year. To retired SiU members and their families To William Gonzalez To Michael Pooler Charlie Rogers To Byron Kelley and family Merry Christmas and joyous New Year. We wish the spirit of Christmas abide with you and yours this holy and festive, season. Joseph Rollins To all my shipping buddies Wishing you all good health and happiness in this holiday season. God Bless. Will answer mail at Box 353, Grayland, Wash. 98547. Millie (Hess) Rollins To all Seafarers and family Happy holidays! May God bless each and every one of you and may the new year bring lots of good things, most of all health. Vernon and Mae Rose To each of my brothers Merry Christmas each and every one of you. Some still on the job, some retired. May the Lord bless each of you. Alfred L. Smith To all my friends and shipmates You know who you are, may peace, happiness and good health be yours always. Bettie L. Smith To all Seafarers Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. I retired in 1988 after 41 years with 30 years of seatime, 27 of them as electrician. I had lots of Christmases at sea. I'd like to hear from anyone that i sailed with. Write to 14504 Markland Green Place, Tampa, Fla. 33625. John A. Smith To Seafarers I have sailed with Greetings and best regards, with fond memories of the past and present holidays. Dan J. Rotan To all Seafarers A retired member sends greetings. Merry Christmas to all my shipmates of the past 20 years. I'm fine, taking life easy and miss you guys very much. George H. Rowland To all Seafarers No better people than Seafarers. Oh how I miss you all. Words can't express my feelings. Good luck to you all. William W. Royes To Staff and instructors To all my Seafarer friends Stay with it, keep your nose clean, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ralph J. Smith Seafarers Our sincerest wishes for this glorious holiday season to all SlU mates and families, past and present and retirees. God bless all you! Happy New Year! Lee W. Snodgrass and family To Danny and Linda Richardson ft family To a very dear friend that we enjoy very much. Also enjoy all the nice vegetables that he brings us. Elmer Rushing May God bless you through the holidays and always. Our love and prayers are with you. Keep in touch. Joel and Janis Spell and family To all retired and active Seafarers and union representatives To Spencer Smith and family To Christina Lynn J. Spell H To Sea-Land Corp., SIU members and ac­ quaintances To all Seafarers, union officials and families Seasons greetings to all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Joseph P. Saide Jr. Harold (Mickey) Spillane was iitjured in a car accident in 1985. He is currently a resident at the Sailor's Snug Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. 28577. I am his nephew Michael, writing this message. My address is 11000 S.W. 42nd Terr., Miami, Fla. 33165; phone (305) 353-1697. Michael Spillaine To all SIU seamen I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Thomas V. Springfield To all Seafarers To all my fellow members Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eugene H. Soyring and family Have a peaceful and happy year. Happy holidays to all of you. Juan Sanchez To Seafarers To all SlU pensioners Hope you are all doing well. I hope everyone has a nice Christmas and holidays. We give our thanks to our union. Merry Christmas to all. Manuel E. Sanchez To all Seafarers May our Lord grant us peace and happiness in this world. 1 wish all the Seafarers safe voyages and may their families eitjoy Christmas time. David S.D. San Miguel To retired SlU mmbere and their families To all retired SIU members and all Seafares and their families May all the joy and blessjngs of the holiday season be ' With you all, with hope for a happy and prosperous New Year to come. Raymond J. Trosclair Happy holidays to all my shipmates and especially to the Sacco Brothers. Good luck to all! James L. Woods To all Seafarers and their families May the holiday season find you and yours in the best of health with God's blessings. May your wishes be granted. God bless you all. Leon E Yearwood To Herb Libby, bosun Extraordinaire Rusty Wallace sends Christmas greetings to my most loyal fan the Lib Man. Merry Christmas! Thor Young To all SIU members and all retirees and their families So I say good and welfare for work well done for its members. M. S. Trotman and wife To all my Seafarer friends and family Joy, peace and love from our family to yours for the glorious holiday season and throughout the entire New Year. Alipio and Delia Trujillo To all my shipmates and friends Greetings to everyone. I have missed everyone since my retirement. Please come see us at Creswell, N.C. Have a happy holiday. Ralph V. Twiddy Sr. and wife and son To All Zaidan Hello All. I don't know what ship you are on. Hope you are well, and hope to see you soon. Merry Christmas! I Love You! Musleh Zaidan To OS Arctic crew Season's greetings to Captain Parson and the good crew aboard the Arctic. Robert Zepeda To Ed Aldrete Holiday greetings old buddy. Where have you been sailing? You're hard to find. Drop me a line to see how you are doing. Your friend, Roberto Zepeda I just want to wish you a happy holiday and a very Happy New Year 1992! Best Wishes, Charles Uribe To Patrick Murphy I miss you and hope to see you soon. Don't let anyone push you around. Merry Christmas. Active member SIU To Jay White To all retired crewmembers May the Christmas spirit be with you and your family guided with peace and joy forever in the name of the Lord. Manuel V. Velez To all SlU-MCS members Happy New Year to you and the gang at the Great Divide in Denver!!! As usual, Rotton Robert (USNS Wilkes). Robert R. Stevens To all retired Seafarers Though life has kept us far apart, you are always close to my heart. Thinking of you, as always, at the holidays. Mom With love. To Uncle Bobby Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe and Merry Christmas. Love, Billy, Crystal and James Recuperating from severe cancer operation. The Swede sends holiday greetings to all brothers and sisters who remember the good days on the Matson Passenger liners. Barge Vidkjer To Mr. Douglas McKlnsey To all my brothers, retired or active To Louie I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year with all God's blessings. Love you uncle and auntie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Charles To all Seafarers from a retired Seafarer Much love at Christmas. May all your dreams and wishes be filled in the new year, \992. My thoughts are always with you. And don't forget I'll always remember. . . Guess who? Hoping blessing of God shines forever in ail of the Seafarers lives, making their Christmas holidays full of happiness, love and holy peace. Wish you and I/an a nice Thanksgiving and Happy New Year. Charles and Johnnie Johnny from Trinidad (John C. Vieira) Juan V. Villafane To Trevor Robertson To Madeiine Ferrari Apart, separated, we're not sad. Our love keeps us close, now how's that bad? The holidays require much strength, but our love knows no length. Ted To A.E. (Gene) Weaver Roland St. Marie Top Little Susie Boze Otfiers To all Seafarers union officials and families Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To Captain Ike Slaght Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you. Please send me your current address and telephone number. Michael, thank you for your letter and offer. I will write you ASAP as I'll have your address. Your friend, ^ScAmo/e Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love you baby. Eddie Townsend To all my brothers at sea or on land To all union brotfiers To Michael Bonslgnore and Franz Winlker To Naoko Uehashi Greeting to all members and Seafarers all over the world. Good health, good luck and good sailing. Love to you all on this Christmas holiday. Fritzbert A. Stephen A retired Seafarer sends greetings to all retired SlU members and their families. I am hospitalized at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Jeremiah Saunders Friends may come, friends may go, friends may Peter out you know. But we'll be Boers through thick and thin, Peter out or Peter in. Merry Christmas Bro! Schloopfoot Wishing you all a joyous Christmas a prosperous New Year. Long live and more power to SIIJ. Manuel A. Tongson, Milagros A. Tongson, Christopher A. Tongson Hope you all have a blessed Christmas. Keep in touch with us. We love you. Joel Spell H and family I love you, more! Merry Christmas. Barbara C. Saavedra To the SIU To all Seafarers To James C. Fllppo To Thomas G. McDermott I. To the staff and members of the SIU To my co-retlrees and their families' Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on bomd the Kaui.' G. (Jerry) Snyder The merriest of Christmases and many Happy New Years, and God bless. Clear sailing and steady as she goes. Joseph O. Snyder Tommy: 1 want you forever! i Love You! Merry Christ­ mas Baby! Keep praying (the Old Man will always be there to comfort and grant us good things). A very Merry Christmas to all my brothers, active on ships now, retired, and all who are deceased. May you and your families have a most peaceful and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Vincent Tdmosello To Estelle Deal Best of everything always for helping me with my studies at the School of Seamanship when I was a student tl;ere. Walenty Rozmus Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Tom Ryan To David D. Wilson Thinking of you. Miss you. Merry Christmas!! All our love, Betsy. Julie and Craig (Wilson) Happy holidays. Jim, Great Lakes 1976, Piney Point 1982, Brenda on SS Rose,. 1983 Anacortes, Wash. Safe Sailing !! Ernest R. Wise To Tom Scruggs Merry Christmas. To all seamen and their famiiies Greetings! Happy holidays. I would like to hear from Emmet Snips. Pennsylvania Curry and Henry Jones. Thanks to the Seafarers L(X) and happy holidays to all MCS Seafarers. P.O. Box 11914. Portland, Ore. 97211. Rufus A. Williams To Seafarers International Union And to Sacco Brothers, Red Campbell—My best wishes in the coming of the holidays, good health, prosperity to all. Ovidio R. Rodriguez To Baltimore Tugboat retired members Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family and friends. Mrs. James C. Wilkins To Jim Johnson, Eva Myers and Brenda Kamiya To all my brothers Dear Mr. Nugget Man: Merry Christmas from your old steward from those Hawaiian dancing days on the Wyman. Write to P.O. Box 94472, Las Vegas, Nev. 89193. • Mark Skidmore To all Seafarers Merry Christmas to all MC&S members, Matson Lines, APL, and PEL. Don Thompson To active and retired members Best wishes and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Sixto Rodriguez Love and happiness. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Oscar C, Wiley To all MCftiS members To union brothers past and present and famllies Roosevelt Silas To Mr. Henry Jones ft mother on Q Jones Happy holidays to all members and staff of the SIU. Also Nelson McHone. I am proud of our union. God bless those that have left us. Elbert D. Winslow Wishing all of you happiness at Christmas and lots of good things in the New Year. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all. Exequiel T. Tiong Happy Holidays. Thank you for a wonderful year! May God look down on you and your family. Wherever Mr. Hall is, he must be sailing. Keep up the good work, so I can do likewise! Oscar C. Wiley Virgina Tharp Happy holidays! My wife and I are blessed and are trusting you will be too during the season. Isaac and Verlene Sims Happy holidays and best wishes for a joyous New Year 1992. George Siiig To Mike Sacco and family To Jim Williams Thank you for your faithfulness and commitment to our family. We miss and love you during this holiday season. You are in our prayers. Love, Rose, Amy <S Molly Walbrook Here is a fond holiday reminder of all of our feelings for you. Hope you liked your new luggage. You deserved "• Crew of the SS Cape Charles To Toni To friends and old shipmates Daddy's little girl. Mommy says you've been good so far. You and Mommy eqjoy Christmas, for it's you two my heart will miss. Daddy (Ted) Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year to all. Ambrocio B. Suguilan Frederick Wajker and family of Glen Bumie are entering ten years of retirement. Carol and John, Thomas, An­ drew, Natily, Nanette and Kevin, Julie, Kristopher and Sandy. Frederick Walker We love you. Hope Santa Claus brings you what you' want. Love, Jeanelte, Rachel, Justin and Teddy To Seafarers To fellow retirees Happy holidays and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Leonard C. Suchocki I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas season. Also, for all the benefits I have received over the years from Pension and so forth. And thanks to Vincent Coss. Walter L. Swedberg Brian Fountain To all SIU members and their families My family and I wish all the retirees the best of health and happiness through the year. Son Wang To Robert P. Carson Jr. Merry Christmas and hope to see you soon. Take care, we think of you all the time. Sending much love, Vicki <{ Dick Warburton The Executive floor staff at headquarters wishes all of you a most joyous and happy holiday season. We eqjoy working for all of you, and look forward to the wondeifiil years ahead. Best wishes to each and every one of you, and we hope Santa is good to everyone. The secretaries on the 6th deck •a-: �. •*>' ,v',:-;V;-'-'. mi'mi' 'irn-m 1 23 DEaMBER 1991 i Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Uamiary & februaiy Membership Meefings; Deep Sei^ lakes, Ittlaad Waters • ""P* OCTOBER 16, 1991-NOVEMBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Tuesday, January 7 Tuesday, February 4 Philadelphia Wednesday, January 8 Wednesday , February 5 Baltimore Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Norfolk Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Jacksonville Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Al^nac Friday, January 10 :: Friday, February 7 Houston Monday, January 13 Monday, February 10 New Orleans TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 •J- 6 13 17 27 27 27 15 23 13 1 10 2 19 5 .. € . 14 14 11 19 16 14 12 3 8 Mobile Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, February 12 San Frhncisco Thursday, January 16 Thursday, February 13 Wilmington Tuesday, January 21 Monday, February 17 Seattle Friday, January 24 Friday, February 21 San Juan Thursday, January 9, ; Thursday, February ^ St. Louis Iw;, Friday, January 17 Friday, February 14 Honolulu Friday, January 17 Friday, February 14 Duluth Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, February 12 Jersey City Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, February 19 New Bedford Tuesday, January 21 Tuesday, February 18 1009 5 6 6 21 15 17 26 " 334 22 11 18 25 17 6 4 5 2 ANGEL LOUIS PEREIRA Please contact Xiomara Diaz at (212) 681-8197. JOSEPH DONOVAN Please contact Arthur Donovan at (813) 544-5208. KYLE WHITE Please contact as soon as possi­ ble Gary Hand; 13136 66th Ave­ nue NE; Kirkland, Washington 98034. "PAT" GILBERT MORRISON WRIGHT Please contact us. We would like to hear from you. Flora, James Gilbert Marshall and Helen; 2140 Parksley Avenue; Baltimore, Maryland 21230. vv; -m 5 10 ' 4 -Q;- 2 3 5 9 . 3 22 21 41 45 47 4 X 8 V-::' . 24 5 37 16 3 5 0 .30 3 10 10 ' 9 2 2 6 11 4 138 19 •21 10 29 34 - -224H44 ISil 15 i ;j3i. 21 2 7 11 3 J?. J „ 3 0 92 0 354 0 54 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 9 6 5 1 Philadelphia Baltimore 'Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ^Wilmingtpp Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 20 3 5.. 14 16 13 1 1 0 2 ^ .. 1 175 0 205 3 0 i • 'i.4. •'•# 2 Port New York 1 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis' Piney Point Algonac Totals . 0 •:4: b 46 S-A5 17 . 5 25 8 3 1 5 22 4 16 0 14 b 0 85 170 :':3 6 6 5 ori. 12 5 2 0 17 2'' i' ...v x -.asi' • • " STEWARD DEPARTMENT ^•5' 17 2: 0 0 0 1 4: 1 # 2; 5 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 6 4 1 12 24 2 A I 6 12 3 2 5 16 0 3 5 15 10 0 ^ 0 0 27 2 m: :m:.9 3 2 4 8 4 9 10 14 16 80 19 33 3 12 22 18 10 1 27 0 4 •: : 1 68 $ 9 112 •. 7 1 2 7 8 10 3 17 5 2 0 24 ".4";: 4: • i' i. i' •• ! H ' ill 0 114 0 95 39 5 8 11 31 130; 1 MiV..jf .4' ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 NewY RONALD HUTTON Please contact Martha Hutton at (503) 230-1003. ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 '""'•'2^"''-" 0'- Port Personals 12 2 3 11 11 9 27 0 Port Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 11 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port ^I5ew York Philadelphia ^Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville ' I San Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu piddt 1 St. Louis I Piney Poipt Algonac Totals PIney Point Monday, January 6 Monday, February 3 New York • •.y,SO. Philadelphi Balti Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 17 2 • 3...: 7 2 6 9 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Hons ;St;L«uiS5 Algonac Totals M ::'6.l . .33'18 25 42 ••• -'.i'" •V '• '. PA • • .-V 16 6 4 - 1 • 1• 0 114 43 12 16 9 45 29 3 46 2 363 ^' ' 69 .24 23 6 193 20 ... 1 .- . 3u 0 602 •V :lf •f• - •, • t' • jrl f •Je. ' . 914 765 1,014 194 470 382 448 Totals All Departments 608 629 672 Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,494 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,494 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From October 16 to November 15, a total of 194 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 15,121 jobs have been shipped. ''• • f 1• • '-"w." .•;••.• I'L. ; -M • �•• •' ' v.-: '•' ••••^•f--'T^i-;V' I. • SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Cpmpany/Lakes L—Lakes iili NP—Non Priority OCT. 16-NOV. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP President Mkhael Sacco ; Secretary-Treasurer "; ' John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 1 ..•!(> o-"' asTW-'ie •[ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Totals Ail Departments •'.'-•J •r:r"_ 0 38 16 0 70 3 0 73 52 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac. MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE W1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI %8I9 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)99410010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 S (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end-of last month. ';.. .• .. Dlspatchere' Report for inland Waters '.'ii. • OCTOBER 16-NOVEMBER 15, 1991 ••i' •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C r ^ 'Vi vv v lh:m' • . 1 /._• . •V ?'" • f y'-' Region Atlantic Cdast Gulf Coast I Lakes & Inland Water! West Coast Totals ^ /-i-l «j'/ r Vi.rj bjiPu^^ 2 102 1 18 3: 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Atliantlf Gulf Coast i Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals . • •" ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 Region -•••..V... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 4 2a 0 P 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 ^ ucr• . . V.^• •)' Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT • ."S:. -' Lakes & Inland Wate West Coast Totals Totals Ail Departments 72 14 13 30 0 3 161 30 24 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. WV LOG-A-RHYTHM Two Weeks Before Layup Proudly Retiring by Elizabeth Zimmer ,v ;jv= 'V'Ste#- ' Twas two weeks before layup ail through the ship Each sailor was wishing that this was their last trip. They all prayed the weather would freeze up the stone To cancel some orders and let them go home. Their clothes were all packed in their suitcase With care In hopes that lay-up soon would be there. The crew just off watch had just hit the rack And were snuggled like bunnies all warm in their sack. When up on the bow there arose such a clatter They rolled from their bunks to see what was the matter; Away to the boatdeck they flew like a flash Lowered the lifeboat and launched the life raft; The moon over the water showed seas calm and cool they stood in their long johns and felt like a fool. When what to their sleepy red eyes should appear A mirage from the north with a bunch of reindeer. The Jluffy old driver who dropped aboard ship Sure looked like the pictures of good old St. Nick. An old tattered seabag he flung on his back He looked like a sailor with a bright red top-hat More rapid than seagulls down the deck he came As he yelled to the crewmen and called them by name. Now Robert and Jerry, Butch, John and Gus I'm honoring your wishes so charter a bus. With his words in the wind he made for the bow "Now dash away dash away dash away all." So up to the heavens the coursers they flew With a sleigh full of wishes to make them come true. And they heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight ' 'Merry Christmas to all— I'll go make you some ice. StafmK Intematimiii tfnira KntMf Yeoman/Storekeeper Charles Huntington (left) re­ ceives the thanks of Captain Burt Holt for the work the SlU Government Services Division member perfomed during the deactivation of the USNS Navasota. Captain Ray Addicott (bottom), commander of the MSCPAC Fleet, addresses the Navasota's crew after the replen­ ishment ship's final voyage. W'- •I - i I r'WtJ- • .. • s/; 5.' ' ' ' ' '• ,• i:- 'if'? . 9m . •> '«>'*•' .i N A"- m v~,: �^;f.. -. r-s—" The SeafairmB LOGattmpbt to pHhi as many (lights of linfon mfhutas as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes are revieimH by the union's contract (hpartment. Those luues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. ULTRASEA (American Mantime Transport), August 24 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Jean Savoie, Educational Director Herman Bergeron, Deck Delegate E. Hail, En­ gine Delegate R. Baptiste, Steward Dele­ gate L. Skipper. Treasurer reported $365 in ship's fund, $2,100 in movie fund. No brefs or disputed OT reported. Captain said he would like all depart­ ments to get together for tour in Egypt. Next port; New Orleans. AUSTAL LIGHTING (lOM), Septem­ ber 29 — Chairman Steve LM Cokerc, Secretary Richard E. Emanuel, Educa­ tional Director M. Cruz, Deck Delegate Dan Gaylord, Engine IDelegate Michael Ribeiro, Steward Delegate Ramont Jackson. Chairman advised crew to read. Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. C4P£COr4CHE(AMSEA), Septem­ ber 28 — Chairman D. Truax, Secretary K. White, Educational Director P. Kwasnjuk, Deck Delegate L. Fuqua, Engine Delegate C. Beiton, Steward Del­ egate K. Johnson. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Beaumont, Texas. UB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), September 18 — Chairman V.Ti Nielsen, Secretary J.F. Emidy, Deck Delegate John Wolfe, Engine Del­ egate C. Diaz, Steward Delegate A. Banky III. Chairman thanked deck de-. partment for hard work and dedication in preparing ship for two- to three-month layup at Tampa, Fla. shipyard. Secretary thanked New York Port Agent Kermett Mangfam for contract clarification. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked crew for helping keep messhalls clean and orderly; Crew thanked Chief Cook Alexander Banky for his spirit of cooperation. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), September 22 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Gerald Sharp, Deck Del­ egate Jim Pinkston, Engine Delegate T. Robin, Steward Delegate Eulogio Al­ varez. Chairman reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification regarding AB watch. Payoff on the OMI Wabash NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 22 — Chairman F. Goethe, Secretary W. Williams. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He encouraged every­ one to donate to SPAD and the Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that heaters be issued to each crewmember. OMI WILLAMETTE(OMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 7 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­ tary R. Scott, Educational Director Fred V. Volger. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Secretary encouraged members to go to Paul Hall Center. He thanked union for name change honoring former SIU president. ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. said one stowaway was found from Hong Kong. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 11 — Chairman Robert Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Deck Delegate Victor Peters, Engine Delegate Joseph Trauth, Stew­ ard Delegate Mike Bubaker. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman J. McCoy, Secretary J. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director R. Chopman. Chairman thanked all departments for keeping ship clean. Educational director stressed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward departnient for good service and excellent chow. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretary G.E. Sinkes, Educa­ tional Director A.O. Cuevas. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hous­ ton. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 1 — Chair­ man Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director R. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman John T. Emerich, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­ ucational Director Daniel T. Flowers, Deck Delegate Edward O'Brien, En­ gine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chair­ man discussed welfare and pension plans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship was delayed almost 24 hours due to engine trouble. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman Louis Ultrasea Crew Enjoys Shipboard BBQ OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), September 23 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary J. Samuels, Deck Delegate William Kleimola, En­ gine Delegate E. Whisenhant, Steward Delegate David Rodgers. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new furniture in crew lounge and new dryer. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), September 27 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez, Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Ely. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and discussed Coast Guard's drug testing program. Secretary encouraged all union brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School for a bet­ ter tomorrow. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Sea­ farers LOG was received and distributed to all crewmembers while ship was in Japan. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Septem­ ber 8 — Chairman D. Wagner, Secre­ tary R. Evans, Educational Director P.D. Hanley. Chairman announced pay­ off. Secretary has movie list available. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked captain and chief mate for making shore leave possible in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 9 — Chairman Henry Jones, Secretary F. Robertson, Educa­ tional Director C. Croft, Deck Delegate K. Lamb, Steward Delegate F. Rose. Chairman armounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Four crewmembers — QMED H.W. Palmer, AB K. Lamb, Chief Cook F. Rose and Radio Officer B. Jardine — travelled to. Cairo, said trip was very educational. SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September 1 — Chairman Daniel Laltlnen, Secre­ tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­ tor Walker Prentiss. Chairman thanked members for good work and for coming out when country needs them. He re­ minded everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked for mo­ ment of silence in memory of Paul Hall. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. J. Ortiz, deck engine utility (left), meets with Patrolman Bobby Milan during a payoff on the OMI Wabash. SS&i;•if-W SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September 29 — Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secre­ tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­ tor Walker Prentis, Deck Delegate Curtis Lewis, Engine Delegate David Dunklin. Chairman asked crew to leave rooms clean. He thanked everyone for good job. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ,•••• -I'-S -JW.:.-W. One of the memorable events during voyage 045 aboard the Ultrasea was a delicious barbecue. Enjoying the meal are DEU Carlos Milla, Bosun Cesar Gutierrez and Deck Maintenance Ed Haney. . . ; S- •., . • .. • -. ' Zellero, Engine Delegate P. Torres, Steward Delegate W. Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 29 — Chair­ man Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director James Williams, Deck Delegate James Walker, Engine Delegate F. Rodriguez, Steward Delegate W. Campbell. Secre­ tary reported beef. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for recent cookout and fine meals every day. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea Land Service), September 24 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educa­ tional Director W. Lindsey, Deck Dele­ gate Thomas Self, Steward Delegate Abdu Azez. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea Land Service), September 13 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary G. Shirley, Educa­ tional Director C. Chancey, Deck Dele­ gate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate L. Mills, Steward Delepte C. Atkins. Edu­ cational director reviewed benefits pack­ age. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), September 22 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director D. Manthei. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), September 28 — Chairman Ted Tolentino, Secretary S. Ghani, Edu­ cational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Del­ egate Theodore Hawkins, Steward Dele­ gate Inocenso Fontelera. Chairman noted good crew and smooth trip. He Vasquez, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­ ucational Director David Gordius. No . beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew needs new washing machine. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to SIU President Michael Sacco and his staff for coming aboard vessel in Honolulu. SEA-LAND INNOVA TOR (Sea Land Service), September 21 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director Rickey D. Cavender, Deck Delegate J.R. Picciolo, Engine Delegate Prebtiss Smith, Stew­ ard Delegate George Bronson. Chair­ man reported smooth sailing, thanked steward department for job well done. Steward department thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep ship exceptionally clean. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby increasing eaming potential. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), September 26 — Chairman D. Leon, Secretary P. Laboy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Chairman thanked entire crew for smooth and safe trip. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 29 — Chairman Sonny Herrera, Secretary W. Wroten, Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Del­ egate Paul Mahone, Engine Delegate George Hoopes, Steward Delegate Lorenzo Raza. Chairman reported prob­ lem-free voyage. Educational director urged continued support for SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked GSU Wayne Campine for keep­ ing crew lounge and mess hall in top shape. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 15 — Chairman Continued on page 27 •• • W. • r"- • • r^--. • •i-f'• " • i ' 'i; ..a • • ' i 'ii •I • L- • ' • -41 -f • - /A �,'' '•• . •.''".:',;"'"!'7"."''' ; 'iv SOFAim 106 2« ; • J- 'iVcpiil.>:&-•; S:B#^ Pensioners Ruby served in the Army from 1940 , until 1946. He lives in Des Moines, La. Continued from page 14 JOSEPH STAN­ TON, 59, joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. The native of Philadel­ phia, Pa. shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Stanton still calls Philadelphia home. JOHNNY NETTLES, 67, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of South Caro­ lina, he shipped in the engine de­ partment. Brother Nettles served in the Navy from 1942 until 1943. He has retired to Jacksonville, Fla. BILLY NUCKOLS, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Balti­ more. He was bom in West Virginia and in 1975 completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. Brother Nuckols re­ sides in Anstead, W.Va. DOMINICK ORSINI, 66, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Orsini served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He has retired to Harrisburg, Pa. THOMAS D. OWEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama na­ tive, he shipped in the engine de­ partment. Brother Owen served in the Army from 1946 until 1949. He resides in Seattle. ANTHONY PERRY, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Rhode Is­ land and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Perry upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Perry has retired to Pahmmp, Nev. •L-'i , ."'i' y "(i /s^;%,. n RICHARD E. PERRY, 62, I joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit, Mich. Bom in Oil City, Pa., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Perry served in the Navy from 1948 until 1955. He lives in Manitowoc, Wis. FRANK RAKAS,64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. A native of Browns­ ville, Pa., he sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Rakas re­ sides in Cardale, Pa. HOWARD RUBY, 77, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of New York. He was bom in Cleve­ land, Ohio and shipped in the galley gang. Brother RAPHEL STEYENS, 67, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Green Bay, Wis., he sailed in the black-gang. Brother Stevens served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and from 1947 to 1951. He has retired to Houston. WILTON STOKES, 61, joined the.Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Ala­ bama native shipped in the deck department. Brother Stokes re­ sides in Theodore, Ala. WILLARD TAYLOR, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in Marcus Hook, Ta. He was bom in Chester, Pa. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Taylor served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to Bristol, Pa. FRANK TIMMONS, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1953 in his native New York. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Timmons has retired to Des Moines, Wash. HAROLD UNGLERT, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. He was bom in New Jersey and sailed in the engine department. Brother Unglert served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Neptune City, N.J. ALFONSO VALENTE, 67, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department and from 1942 until 1962 he served in the Navy. Brother Valente has re­ tired to Tampa, Fla. JAMES H. WALL, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1965 in the port of New York. Bom in Florida, he shipped in the black-gang. Lundeberg School. Boatman Ramey resides in Seaford Blades, Del. Brother Wall served in the Navy from 1943 to 1944. He resides in Jacksonville, Fla. JOHNNY YOUNG, 62, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in his native Mobile, Ala. in 1958. He shipped in the steward department. Brother Young lives in New Orleans. INLAND ANTONIO ATILES,64, joined the union in 1976 in his na­ tive Puerto Rico. He shipped in the deck department. Boatman Atiles still calls Carolina, P.R. home. i ROLDIN DINET,62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New Or­ leans, The Louisi­ ana native shipped as a cap­ tain. He resides in Golden Meadow, La. DEWITt HOLLOWELL, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in North Carolina and shipped in the deck department. Boatman Hollowell served in the Navy from 1943 to 1961. He lives in Virginia Beach, Va. GORDON RAMEYSR., 64, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The Vir­ ginia native sailed as a cap­ tain and in 1973 upgraded at the DONALD WIL­ LIS, 64, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Phil­ adelphia, Pa. The NorA Carolina native shipped as a mate. He still calls Sea Level, N.C. home. , ''f Jt'. iiil '.J GREAT LAKES BAYARD BRITTON, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Nicaragua, he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Britton has retired to Tampa, Fla. j RAYMOND HILL, 63, joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. Bom in New Jersey, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Hill served in the Marines from 1976 to 1979. He has retired to Baltimore. OLLIE DAN TAYLOR JR., 66, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed as a captain and in 1979 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Taylor served in the Navy from 1943 to 1967. He has retired to Satsuma, Fla. JAMES J. BISHOP, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Frank­ fort, Mich. A Michigan native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bishop served in the Army from 1950 until 1952. He resides in St. Ignace, Michigan. HARLANDFITZPATRICK, 62, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Toledo, Ohio, he shipped in the black-gang. Brother Fitzpatrick has retired to his native Toledo. , RAILROAD MARINE FRANK CHORLEY,63, joined the union 1953 in Elberta, Mich. He was bom in Detroit and shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Chorley served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He resides in Frankfort, Mich. DONALD MESZAROS, 65, joined the union in 1953 in the port of Frank­ fort, Mich. The Michigan native sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Meszaros has retired to Beulah, Mich. ORRIN SMITH, 63, joined the Sea­ farers in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Smith has retired to Bellmore, N.Y. Gaines Meets Randolph Institute Head The photograph on page 4 of the November 1991 edition of the Seafarers LOG misidentified the Seafarer talking with Normal Hill, president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. He is Assistant Cook Nicholas Gaines, a member of the SlU's Government Services Division who prior to shipping was active in the Brother­ hood of Sleeping Car Porters, which had been headed once by Randolph. •'j -L;, ; �.-.ssetat OfCfMSfff 7991 n- - - yd Continued from page 25 Werner Becher, Secretary Rudolf Spingat, Engine Delegate Y. Brown, Steward Delegate B.L. Mack. Chairman recommended members upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman O. Wiley, Secretaiy D. Spangler. Chair­ man received and posted notice of new Crowley tankers. He noted random drug testing scheduled to begin October 1. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 3 — Chairman S. Evans, D^k Delegate Robert Pacheco, Engine Delegate Randolph Llanes. Chaiirnan reminded crew to separate plastics, cans and bottles. He thanked crew for good trips and clean ship. Edu­ cational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and watch safety videos aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. 27 No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new TV and VCR with direct an­ tenna hookup. Ship needs new washer and dryer. Next port; Houston. ULTRASEA (American Maritime Transport), September 22 — Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Savoie, Deck Delegate Eddie Hall, En­ gine Delegate Robert Baptiste, Steward Delegate Leonard Skipper. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ard delegates. USNS CHAUVENET(Mai Ship Opera­ tors), September 5 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini, Educational Director A1 Matos, Deck Darryl Goggins and GSU Jerome Grimes. Crew found stowaway cat dur­ ing voyage from Saudi Arabia. CAPE METEOR (lOM), October 6 — Chairman R. Clemente. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. SAMUEL COBB(Ocean Shipholding), October 6 — Chairman J. Caruso, Sec­ retary R. Crawford, Deck Delegate Jo­ seph Rives, Engine Delegate E. Mardones, Steward Delegate T. Bar­ rett. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and Fishing's Fine Aboard the Ultrasea SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director D. Incoram. Edu­ cational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 26 — Chairman R. McConagle, Secretary E. Douroudons, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), September 13 — Chairman Victor Ardowski, Secretary W. Hawkins, En­ gine Delegate K. Yafai, Steward Dele­ gate Jasper Jackson. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 14 — Chairman D. At­ kinson, Secretary D. Boone, Educational Director C. Piper, Engine Delegate K. Couture, Steward Delegate Mana Nasser. Chairman announced pay­ off. No beefs or disputed OT reported. INDIAN OCEAN (mC), October 13 — Chairman L. Welch, Deck Delegate John Sullivan, No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification of maximum daily working hours. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and great job. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), October 20 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Al­ exander P. Reyer, Educational Director Vincent Larimer, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Don Bushy, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Bosun noted smooth trip. Educational di­ rector extolled virtues of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. : ..*! - y, wywfi i'"' 4 If RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), October 6 — Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary J. Jordan, Deck Delegate D. Naze, Engine Dele­ gate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P.G. Ordansa. Chairman urged all crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. Secretary reminded members to contrib­ ute to SPAD, it goes a long way and helps all members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), September 22 — Chair­ man J.W. Donaldson, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director D. John­ son, Deck Delegate J. Conlin, Engine Delegate P. Pardovich, Steward Dele­ gate Gilberto Tolentino. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), September 8 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Cathy McMahon. Educational Director M. Langford, Deck Delegate William Haynie, Engine Delegate H. Ahmed, Steward Delegate David West. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked deck and steward departments for jobs well , done. deck or steward delegates. Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez finds the waters good for fishing aboard the Ultrasea. Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Dele­ gate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Educational director re­ minded members to be cautious around electrical equipment. He reminded mem­ bers to wear proper footwear on board. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), Sep­ tember 1 — Chairman Marion C. Roper, Secretary George Quinn, Educa­ tional Director Rudolph R. Cefaratti, Deck Delegate Eugenio S. DeSousa, En­ gine Delegate William H. Day, Steward Delegate Roberto Pabon Fox. Educa­ tional director stressed ithportance of up­ grading at Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. USNS SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), Sep­ tember 26 — Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary Marco Guevara, Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds, Stew­ ard Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Sep­ tember 28 — Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educational Director C.W. Cunning­ ham, Deck Delegate T. Vain, Engine Delegate A. Donahoe, Steward Delegate V. Westlin. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG and do­ nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 2 — Chairman J. Miller, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educa­ tional Director F.L. Hall, Deck Delegate S.W. Parker, Engine Delegate P. Hove, Steward Delegate J. Boss. Chairman re­ minded all hands to think and practice safety at all times. Secretary thanked all hands for helping steward department keep vessel clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals and salad bar. PFCDEWAYNET. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), September 15 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secreta^ Donna Jean demons. Educational Director Christo­ pher Doyle, Deck Delegate Keith Kirhy, Engine Delegate F. Jaworski, Steward Delegate D. Landry. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Black-gang member Jaworski and GSU Patricia Piccione, also aboard vessel, are newlyweds. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Transport), September 22 — Chairman R. Wiles, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­ tional Director C. Durden, Deck Dele­ gate C. Fairfax, Engine Delegate H. Cortes, Steward Delegate Tim Wil­ liams. Chairman reported jobs well done by all SIU hands. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked contracts department how a C-card may request one-trip relief. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), October 6 — Chairman Charles Davis, Secretary D. Goggins, Deck Delegate R. Oliphant, Engine Del­ egate W. Behan, Steward Delegate T. Guthrie. Educational director pointed out positive points of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done, including Chief Cook Tim Guthrie, Steward/Baker donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CONSTELLATION(MaeTsk), October 13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla, Deck Dele­ gate Carl Davis, Steward Delegate C. Dominguez. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Some crewmembers said stores sent by com­ pany are of poor quality. CORNHUSKERSTATE(lOM), Octo­ ber 27 — Chairman Louis Flade, Secre­ tary Abe Martinez, Educational Director J.S. Knight. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), October 10 — Chairman John Wolfe, Secretary L. Propheter, Educa­ tional Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Paul Moss, Engine Del­ egate M. Hadwan. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work despite lack of some stores. FALCON PRINCESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), October 13 — Chairman K. Koutouras, Secretary H. Jones, Deck Delegate Eugene Finley, Steward Dele­ gate James Harris. Bosun thanked crew, said this was best trip he has made in 30 years. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward-delegates. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Houston. GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 6 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa­ tional Director Michael Kovach, Deck Delegate Nelson Sala, Engine Delegate M. Beata. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. GOPHER STATE(lOM), October 27 — Chairman John Stout, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director W. Cam­ eron, Deck Delegate G. McCarthy, En­ gine Delegate M. Field. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary asked that all soiled linen be brought to galley area. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 13 — Chairman John R. Neff, Secretary W. Rohles, Educational Director Christos Tsipliareles, Deck Delegate Tan Ah Joon, Engine Dele­ gate Thomas McCardle, Steward Dele­ gate Thomas McNeills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for re­ view of pension plan with change to 20 years seatime and no age requirement for retirement. Crew thanked galley gang. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), Octo­ ber 18 — Chairman E. Duhon, Secre­ tary R. Peralta, Educational Director A. Bomhita. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. f? OMIDYNACHEM(OMI Corp.), Octo­ ber 3 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secre­ tary Steven Wagner, Educational Director L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Rob­ ert Pritchett. Ship was short of water while in port, none put on due to price. Chairman said he intended to ask patrol­ man why non-union workers were filling four positions (two painters and two welders) aboard vessel. He reported sepa­ rate beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Port Ar­ thur, Texas. OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), October 13 — Chairman W.S. Byrne, Secretary C.C.HollingsIII, Educational Director J. Trent. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD, because that means more jobs. Educational director pointed out financial benefits of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. OVEI7SE4S/1I7C77C (Maritime Over­ seas), October 15 — Chairman John Lit­ tle Jr., Secretary G. Marzett, Deck Delegate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate W. Gee, Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. Chairman announced payoff, urged crewmembers to upgrade as soon as pos­ sible. He noted everything running smoothly but said crew lounge needs new furniture. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), October 30 — Chairman J. Scheck, Secretary Darrell Touchstone, Educational Director Edward Self, Deck Delegate Billy G. Hill Sr., Engine Delegate C. Mazzara, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported up­ coming layup. Secretary said this is one of best crews he has had pleasure of working with. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for excellent job. f'- 'I Hi - ' vm • v.. 's- - I 'A ' IV'"L V •' ' v'' - :> �SEAFARERS LOG 28 Know Your Rights Holiday Recipes by Seafarers Honey Glazed Ham with Spinach Stuffing by Robert Scott Recertified Steward Robert Scott, a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG, submitted these recipes which he has perfected over the couse of many holi­ day seasons. One half of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 egg, well beaten V3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Vi cup toasted pine nuts or toasted chopped walnuts V2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed Vs teaspoon onion powder V2 cup honey 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 5 lb. fully cooked half ham or 5 lb. boneless, fuly cooked ham In a mixing bowl, stir together spinach, egg. cheese, nuts; basil and onion powder. Set aside. Stir together hotiey and mustard. Set aside. Slit ham through center and side. Pack spinach mixture into slits. Bake ham in a 350" oven for l'/2 hours. Brush ham with half of honey mixture. Let stand 15 minutes. Makes 12 serv ings. Christmas Popcorn Balls by Robert Scott Remove all unpopped kernels from pop­ corn. Lightly butter a large baking pan. Com­ bine popcorn, red cherries, green cherries and peanuts in prepared pan, in a V/i quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to boiling. Reduce heat & simmer • 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda. Stir in and coat popcorn mbcture. Bake in a 300" oven for 15 minutes. Stir. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove popcorn mixture from pan and spread out on aluminum foil. When warm to the touch, place '/2 cup mixture in center of a 12-inch piece of plain or colored plastic wrap. Secure with ribbon or string. Insert a wire hook through tie and hang on tree. Makes 16 balls. 8 cups of popped popcorn % cup red candied cherries halved % cup green candied cherries halved % cup peanuts % cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons light corn syrup V4 teaspoon baking soda Scotty's Light Ginger Cookies Robert Scott In a small baking bowl, combine flour, baldng 3 cups all-purpose flour powder, ginger, s^It and cloves. In a large mixer 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger bowl, beat butter and shortening until smooth. Add sugar and beat until well blended and fluffy. Add Vz teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon ground cloves eggs and vanilla and beat well. At low speed gradually Vs cup butter or margarine beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours or until easy to Vs cup shortening handle. On a ligjitly floured surface roll dough '/«inch 5/4 cup sugar thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased 2 eggs cookie sheets. Bake in 375° oven 7 minutes or until 1 teaspoon vanilla lightly browned around the edges. Cool on wire rack. Makes 3 dozen 2-inch cookies. Sweet Potatoes Hawaiian Style by Suzanne Van Schoor Seaforer Suzanne Van Sdhoor, ttiio halls from Hawsdi, mailed her from Southampton in the United Kingdom witilc adhoard fl^e €3; Long Lines, V4 cup btitter Of fat 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half .lengthwise-,: f Icup brovvn sugar RM»r MeU the butter or.fto in a skilfet; brown the potatoes in; it; Add? bipwti sugar and pineapple sugararid pine^ple. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes or until tender. Turn the potatoes fre­ quently. Serves 6 to 8, ^ OerMne Borozxin t- she fC;- IKetlred SIU seotelaiy tSeraldine BtwoaBin ported is 3 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 can (12-oz.) Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Grease bread pan; pour in batter and bake in 350° oven for one hour, or until brown on top. • Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pie by Jeanne Rice Jeanne Rice, a motfier of a merchant seaman, thought LOG readers would like this delicious recipe. Mix the prepared rhubarb with the first half of sugar (or honey) and flour and place in tite pie shell. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes to cook rhubarb. Wliile this is baking, mix cream cheese with second half of sugar (or honey), then beat in eggs one at a time. When rhubarb is cooked (15 minutes), re­ move from oven and lower tempera­ ture to 350°. Pour cheese mixture over hot rhubarb and return to 350° oven for 30 minutes. Mix sour cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract and spread over hot pie when second baking is complete (30 minutes). Cool, chill and serve. 1 deep 9" pie shell (unbaked) 1 pound of rhubarb (3 cups), cut up 1VJ cup sugar or honey 3 tablespoons flour 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese Vz cup sugar or honey 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspon vanilla extract 1 cup (8 oz. carton) sour cream Til;-';' " V•• ,..'v FINANCIAL RKPORTS The constitution of the SIC Atlantic. (luH. Lakes and inland Waters District makes speciric provision for saleguarding the memhership's money and Union finanees. l he cainstitution reciuires a detailed audit by Ccrtilied Public Accouniaiits ever> year, which is to be submilied to tiie membership by the Seeretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-lile members, elected by the .membership, makes examination each year ot the finances of the LInion and reports fully their findings and reeomniendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements.. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally.consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All. expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS A member's shipping rights and .senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies ol these contracts are posted and avail­ able 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 re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, VId. 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 mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU. patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical 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 heeii reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial hoard 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 01 MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given lor same, finder no circumstances should any meniher pay an>' money for any reason unless ho is given sueh receipt. In theeveulaiiyone attempts lo.require anv such payment be made without supplving a receipt, or it a meniher is requirexfto make a payment and is eiven an olfieial recei|rt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSrnUTIONAU RIGHTS AND OBUK. ATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution arc available in all LInion halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiari/.e themselves with its eontents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any eon.stitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RKiHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLHTCAL ACTIVITY DONATION-^SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may he solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct. the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Fhe address is 5201 Auth Wav, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �• •' - '. •• • .V : ..i '« ' •. r • < ;,. • •. i '.y.' ' -r- DECEMBER 1991 29 Final Departures DEEP SEA CIRILO BAQIJILOD Pensioner Cirik) Bat|uiio(J, 91, passed away recently. He was born in thePhilippine islands and joined the SILJ in I9.'i.^ in the port or New York. Brother Baquilod shipped in the stew­ ard departinent. He retired in January 1971. '• *" 'm •' i m: HOWARD COLK Pensiotier Howard Cole. 65; died August 18. He '^/as born in McKinney, Texas aiid joined the .Seafarers in 1959 in the port ()!" Houston. IJrother Cole sailed in the deck depart• nieiit. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1947. Brother Cole became a pensioner in March 1989. t l ARKNC i; (ONKLK Pensioner V Clarence \ Conklc; . 68. passed away Sep­ tember 25 as a result of heart failure. Born in West Virginia, he joined the union in I94.f in . the port of New York. Brother Conkle shipped in the engine department. He retired in Aumist 1979. • WIKLIAVIDAVKV Pensioner William Davey. 70. died recently. .A native of Cireen Bay. Wis., he joined the Sll! in 1947 in the port of New Crieaiis. Brother Davey sailed in the galles gang, lie serVetl in the Army Irom 19.79 until 1945. Brother Davey retired.iii Deeeinber 1982. .lOSKPH HKNRV Pensioner Joseph Henry. 80. , died August 15. He was born in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards belore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Henry re­ tired In August 1974. .lOAQUIN iMAl.DONADO fA-nsioner Joaquin Maldonado. 84. passed away Oc­ tober 21. The na­ tive of Puerto RiCo joined the SlU as a charter member in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Maldonado shipped in the deck department. He became a pen-, sioner in December 1966. ISAAC MIK HKLL Pensioner Isaac Mitchell. 84. died August 8. He was born in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before ' that union merged with ACiLlWD. Brother Mitche retired iii April 1977. DONALDMLRF'HV , Pensioner Donald Muiphy. 66. aw ay Oc­ tober 12. A nati\ e of Nor- • folk. Va.. he joined the SILI in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Murphy sailed in the engine department and up­ graded frequently at the. Lnikleberg School. He retired in Februars 1989. .lAKKNORRIS THOMAS DOR AN Thomas Doran. 42. jiassed aw a\' October 14. He was born in Bethesda. Md. and graituated tfom the i.unileberg SCIKIOI ill i974. Brother Doran . shipped in the black-gang, and he upgraded freiiucntly at the .Lundeberg School. He last sailed in September 1990. Pensioner Jake Norri.s. 90. passed away August 14. The Louisiana.native joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. before that union merged w ith the.AGLIWD. Brother , Norris retired in September 1968. WILLIAM M NKZ Pensioner William Nunc/. 89. died October 9; Born in the V\ AI /I K R H I Z(; K R A LD Pensioner Walter F-it/gerald. 89. dieil October .7. The Cieorgia native joineil the SIL! in 1967 in the port of Jackson­ ville. Fla. Brother Fit/gerald sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1921 to 1925. Brother Fit/.eerald retired in Julv 1978. HKRMAN (iRKKN Herman Cireen. 68. pas.sed av\ a> Sep­ tember 5. A native ' of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in I97;7. before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Cireen completed stew­ ard recertification in 1980. He served in the Army from 1942 to 194.7. He last shipped in Au­ gust 1989. T ^ Philippine is­ lands. he joined the SlU as a charter member in 19.79.in the port of New York. Brother Nunez shipped in the blackgang. He retired in January J 965. FRANK PANT: r I F. Frank Panette. 67. passed aw ay Oc­ tober 21. He w as born in . Massa­ chusetts and joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Panette sailed in the engine department. In 1984 . - -if. =. tl. he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Army from 1951 until 1957. Brother Panette was an active member at the time of his death. ALBERT RICHOI X Pensioner Albert . Richoux, 68. died Septeinber 26. He joined the SlU in. 1941 in his native New Orleans. Brother Richoux shipped in the galley gang. He retired in Octo­ ber 1982. VIC LOR ROMOLO Victor Romolo. 65. passed aw ay October 20. He joined the Seafarers in .1947 in his na­ tive New York. In 1982 Brother Romolo completed the steward recertification course. He was an active member at the time of his death. .lOSE TABLAS INLAND Pen­ sioner Jose Tablas. 76. died De­ cember 18.1990. Born in Califor­ nia, he joined the SlU in 1951 inthepprtofNewYork. • Brother Tablas shipped in the deck department. He retired'in May 1987. JOHNHATHCOCK i Pensioner John Hathcock. 80. died September 9. Born in Flor ida. he joined the union in 1977 in the port of Mobile. Ala. Boattnan Hathcock shipped as a mate. He began receiving his pension in July 1978. . is • 'mi GREAT LAKES THOM AS McM AHON JOSEPH WILSON Pensioner Joseph Wilson. 66. passed away September 22. The native of Toledo. Ohio joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1972 in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wilson served in the Arniy from 1944 until 1949. He retired in December 1985. Thomas McMahon. 67. passed away August 4. Hewas bom in Wheeling. W-Va. and in 1971 joined the SlU in the port of' Detroit. Brother McMahon shipped in the engine depart­ ment. In 1978 he upgraded at Piney Point toQMED. He served in the Army I'rdm 1946 to 1947. Brother McMahon last shipped in 1979. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND Thi.s isa summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust. ' Plan expenses were $880,555; these expenses included $175,162 in administrative expenses mid $705,393 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 542 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 pf the Plan, was $14,571,440 as of December 31, 1990 compared to $14,469,688 as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $101,752. This increase included unrealised appreciation (depreciation) in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during tlie year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $982,307, including employer contributions of $213,355, employee contributions of $113,809, gains of (loss) of ($45,850) from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $700,993. V" -.. • Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oh request. The items listed below are included in that report; 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, and 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone. who is the Plan Administrator. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive form 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 tlie 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 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 N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, D.C. 20216. MTD: Full Recognition Due WWII Mariners Continued from page 15 years to recognize." Ostro then read from the wireless cable received that day in 1945. One passage said. "Victory message to the Merchant Navy. . . For more than five-and-a-half years side by side with the Allied Merchant Navies in the face of continual and merciless attacks by the enemy, you have maintained the ceaseless flow of sea traffic on which the life and .strength of this country depend. . . The Admiralty have also asked me to express on their behalf and on behalf of the Royal Navy their admiration for the great contri­ bution made by the merchant Navy to the common victory through all the perils and rigors of more than five-and-a-half years of war at sea." in noting that American WWII seamen's eligibility date for veterans status is some 16 months earlier than the day set for the entire Armed Forces. Ostro noted the unfairness of the situation in an interview with the Seafarers LOG. "What we were doing out there wasn't a lark. It wasn't a cruise. We were as much at risk as any military personnel. . . Fach of us had a gun station, each of us was trained to man the guns in the event something happened to the armed guard." • G.f. • 1: , 1 '•••r . ' •' • k Krf;;-, , '•"L- ' �..— (I - . -. r. «",••!• Tv~ ••, •••«'.: V •_ • •:•. • '1 ••:.•• . • •- »r • • i .< ,-; ir—.— • •- —i • f..- • -w -i-- —j:-.-, - • •• , . • -. -. .vi-.*'. .••—ir' -i= -n. •••- .•, r-f'i ••••*• IM .• - • • -• • r"i ;•• "•• :• • - ' •— -i-' • j-i i . •••• -Ti • "y- SOFAROISLOG pi .:v . v.: Lundeberg School Graduates Five Clares °"h [: {" ' .' l# o ;: . • • ^ 'V V-.-- •;• • •-. • • • ,.• • 'V' im-r-. y: Trainee Lifeboat Class 484—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 484 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marvin Smith, Fred Castillo III, Dayna Roger, Joel Mendez, Tim Haag, Paul Carlton, Lorenzo Houston, Tom Zemianek, (second row) Marco Alicea, Steven Burroughs, John Burke, Troy Mack, Henry Haleakala, Glen Bohner II, Bill O'Neill, Raymond Elmore Jr., Gregory Wasiek, (third row) Nash Henrietta, Ben Shupp, Michael Chupp and Jason Cooper. Trainee Lifeboat Class 485—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 485 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Salomonsky, Michael Watts, Mike Paber, Kendra Tomlinson, Rick Dunston, Michael Boulier, (second row) Phil McGuire (instructor), Sean Taylor, Scot Jauma, Jeffrey Ludy, Eddie Wood, Louis Valles, Todd Fowler, (third row) Trevor Woodley, Alan Alston, Michael Rogers, Phillip Rankin, Eric Hyson, Robert Fleming, Anthony Schlumm, Ryan Gilsenan, (fourth row) Kyle Howell and Nathan Owens. - 'V,'••::•• • .f..;*l. - -•, f': •!- • ••-. • : .. :MW'ry'-<y'\\'ry-y "ryy - '•.•• • ••••• .•tif ^ i'tv; Upgraders Lifeboat—-Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October 22 are (from left, kneeling) Tony Martin (MSG), Freda R. Scott (MSC), Alex Paulino (MSC), Olivia Ratliff (MSC), Angelo Journigan, Tom Laffey, (second row) James Bennefield, M.M.F. Mostafa, Bobby A. Shuler, Vera M. Foster (MSC), Al Jackson, Robert West, Dick Higgins, (third row) Patrick Wynne and Billy J. Phillips. -y-yy-'-' •• • TC-i • yy^"-'.' ... iii WHAT; j'i. p^yi.'yy>i-yy- : ' y , :-rn:,^:;:. ; V . : t-VT*'. .-J-. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Noveinber 5 class of upgraders. They are (from left, front row) Adolfo Arzu, Maria Hanna, John Pagan, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Paul Cadran, William Henderson, (third row) Keith W. Harness, Washington Oree Jr. and Ingvar Antonsson. . y •;'- •.- . .: 0'y-yy : Welding—^A certificate of graduation was issued on October 22 for completion of the welding course to (from left, Frank Bolton, John Wong, Robert Stancavage, Tom Harris and Bill Foley (instructor). bEVELOPM^ during evening hours for eight-Week sessions. WHEN: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS from 1730 to 2030 or TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS from 1730 to 2030 from January 8 to February 28,1992. WHO: ALL LUNDEBERG SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF ^eeligible. WHERE. ACADEMIC BUNGALOWS, Lundeberg School EARN CREDIT for an eight-week evening class while you are taking a daytime upgrading course or working a daytime job. WALK-IN REGISTRATION in the TRC lobby Monday, January b and Tuesday, January 7 —1600 to 2(M). Notices for future sessions will be annouiiceid in the Seafarers LOG. There WiU be sik sessiOT^ • • y. •r Lundeberg School Course Dates Corrected Several course dates originally listed in the "Guide to 1992 Lundeberg School Courses" (see Special Supplement, Seafarers LOG, November 1991) have been changed. The FOWT course originally scheduled for March 16 to April 24 now is set for March 2 to April 10. The final four Able Bodied Seaman's courses scheduled to begin in May have been delayed by two weeks. The new course dates are May 25 to'July 3, July 20 to August 28, September 14 to October 23 and November 9 to December 18. Also, the length of the AB course was listed incorrectly in the class descriptions. It is a six-week course. With these and any other courses, please be sure to contact the Lundeberg School's admissions office for any last minute changes. . ;• v. - • r- �-MiiruA-; i'J '•• ;• 1992 mHADING COURSE SCHEDULE i:': ••;• -yV "*• , ./r" 1. Detk Upgnding Courses •'4444'^'] •:-44 COurw iiv;:?'/ mt: ;r:# •$f$C ift: Check-In Coi^iMioh Date Date January 20 February 28 March 16 April 24 May 25 July 3 All students must take the m Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman January 6 January 17 January 20 January 31 Fehruary 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 2 March 13 March 16 March 27 March 30 April 10 April 13 April 24 April 27 May 8 May 11 May 22 May 25 •-''•4iy4i4'M'4!4'404 June 12 Ship Handling January 27 February 7 March 2 March 13 May 4 May 15 Radar Observer Unlimited January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 Celestial Navigation February 10 March 6 April 6 May 1 Third Mate April 17 January 6 May 4 August 14 Limited Mates License January 27 March 3 Upon completion, the:, Sealift Operations course must be taken Tankerman March 16 April 10 Oil Spitt Course Check-In Compietioh Date Date March 2 March 6 AprU13 April 17 April 27 Mayl Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) UPGRADING APPUCAWN Name. •/ (Last) (First) Address. (City) Date of Birth. (Middle) Mo./Day/Year (Street) (State) Telephone! (Zip Code) " i. (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security #. • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. ^ • Yes GNo to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Primary language spoken 4< • ! ^ (1.:, !?'• fV %aie Upgndim Courses Chkk-ln Completion Date Date January 6 March 27 May 11 July 31 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 20 February 28 March 2 April 10 May 11 June 19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 6 February 14 jl May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 February 21 April 27 June 19 Assistant En^neer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 2 May 8 Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 February 14 Operations May 11 June 19 Refrigerated Containers— March 2 April 10 Advance Maintenance Marine Electronics—^Technician-1 January 6 Februai^ 14 May 11 June 19 Marine Electronics—Technician-11 February 17 March 27 Basic Electronics April 13 May 8 Welding January 20 February 14 February 17 March 13 Hydraulics March 16 April 10 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating '• • - •...t:"'-. V'.'J r 1991-92 Adult education Schedule SHISS College Pr^rum Sthedule fer 1992 FULL 8-week Sessions January 6 March 16 May 11 >jl DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course .• February 28 May 8 July 3 4^ EijK;.)'', 444' f ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) DATE. • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook s't f- > With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation . • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems ilv ' ft;-''"3 m the following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde^ berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-In Completion Course •' • ' ^ •" Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for * English as a Second Language (ESL) starting dates) I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed : Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Date available for training ••4'f Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admiaiions Chief Cook, Chief Steward (diice for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. SIGNATURE. Department. • Yes m- Book #. Seniority U.S. Citizen: Completion Date May 4 March 2 Steward Upgrading Courses ... Course Able Seaman 4 ^-1 Check-In Date March 30 January 27 Bosun Recertiilcation Steward Recertification .;:t • t %• I •> HeiertiHiution Frogrums ^ fbHowing is the current course schedule for J^uary-May 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are u geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. tmm4 ' .-• 'i <f DECEMBER 1991 m •:' ->#?••.-..• ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding n Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportation irUI be paid ana in accordance scheduiing mtcr tetter vnij only if you prCSCni present OBllpiWI original rrCVipU receiptssna and successfuliy 1—arv wvvwnuwn-n. with wgui the av-omuiiog II JUU complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent hefore departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Bos 75. Piney Point. MD. 20674 rip, 12/91 .« �7 ft; .S- SEAEUCEMBS vm ii'-s. , f;, ;-•• Volume 53, Number 12 Polt&ag (irectinga Seafarers and their families, friends and shipmates were in­ vited by the LOG to send in their special holiday messages. These appear on pages 19-22 "i -I .i a December 1991 ^iW Peisian Gulf Redeployment to Continuo Into New Year dUh mm^ The redeployment of U.S. mili­ tary equipment and ammunition used in the Persian Gulf war will continue into 1992 with Ready Re­ serve Force (RRF) and commer­ cial chartered vessels being laid up gradually as more cargo comes home. "American-flag vessels con­ tinue to be a valuable asset in the redeployment effort," a spokes­ man for the Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSG), the military's sealift transportation agency, told the Seafarers LOG. As of the end of November, MSG was using 40 RRF vessels, including the Flickertail State, and 21 commercial charters in Operation Desert Sortie. Thirteen of the commercial vessels operate under the U.S. flag. SIU crews are sailing aboard 37 of the vessels. Almost 96 percent of all U.S. unit equipment has been brought back to the United States from Saudi Arabia, according to the MSG spokesman. Approximately 6,000 pieces remain as the military has not decided exactly what • \i'4....^ :fe" iP' iSlte : md: .'•I- ^ I#' imiy ddt' yvyy 'iJii 5»i:''.) M>-; 'rK;->:' u>!.:': equipment will stay and what will return. Only 38 percent of the ammuni­ tion sent to the Middle East for the battle against Iraq has been shipped back during Desert Sortie. Again, the military has not deter­ mined what will be left behind. At the height of the Persian Gulf build-up, known as Operation Des­ ert Shield (from August 1990 until fighting began January 16), MSG had engaged a total of 238 vessels, of which 136 flew the American flag. Also taking part in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (the period from January 16 to the cease-fire agreement on April 11), SIU members ere wed all the fast sealift and the two aviation logis­ tics support ships as well as many of the prepositioning, commercial, RRF and hospital ships called into Bosun Paul Butterworth passes an assignment to AB Dotty Hoffman on board the action. Flickertail State, an f3RF vessel us^ by MSC to return cargo and ammunition during The MSG spokesman said list­ the on-going Operation Desert Soillet ing a date when the redeployment would end would be "premature,' however work is scheduled through the early months of 1992. 10 v^".•,..•• •' f:.'!;;?:-:;' ••- % - 'i-i SBMM- "v(:H?.;;- '•, I ..O; . Chief Steward Eddy Usmany itemizes After preparing the evening meal, Chief the stores needed for the RRF vessel's Cook Juan M. Rosario checks on lastnext voyage to the Middle East. minute details. 'U'- SA Dennis Cooper gets acquainted with a boa at the Singapore Zoo during the Lundeberg School graduate's first voyage. AB Joe Crocco mans the gangway watch aboard the Flickertail State while it was in Jacksonville, Fla. Help Locate This Missing Chihi ;. r• r- ...'^'^ d'n'- '.-• •. Racing across the deck of the RRF ship, Oiler Rafael Rosado heads for the engineroom. Recent Lundeberg School graduates Tim Greenawalt (bending) and Lance Sholes prepare a bucket of lube oil to be lifted into a crane. U,'' yim • ••p;yr,'^VV ' The National Genter for Miss­ ing and Exploited Ghildren has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Lauryn Tiffany Liv­ ingston. The 2-year-old was ab­ ducted by her non-custodial mother. Tiffany Kay Robinson, in Riverside, Galif. The child has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her abduction, she was 2 ft. 6 in. tall and weighed 24 pounds. An iden­ tifying feature is her right earlobe, which has an extra piece of carti­ lage. Her non-custodial mother. Tif­ fany Kay Robinson, who also goes under the name Tiffany Living­ ston, is 23 years old, 4 ft. 11 in. and weighs 115 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. A felony war­ rant has been issued for violation of her custody agreement. Anyone having information should contact The National Gen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Ghil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the San Bernadino Gounty District Attomey's Office (Galif.) Ghild Abduction Unit at (714) 387-8521. Lauryn Tiffany Livingston ''i|WM "•7 , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PENSIONERS WILL GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS SIU SUES TO NEGATE TAX ON SEAMEN AFL-CIO CONVENTION ELECTS SACCO TO VICE PRESIDENCY CG RULES ON FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WILL DISRUPT WATERBORN COMMERCE, WARNS U.S. SHIPPING GROUP HOUSE PANEL APPROVES U.S.-FLAG SHIPBOARD GAMBLING SENATE VOTE STALLED ON ANWR OIL EXPLORATION NORDIC COUNTRIES MOVE TO INCLUDE MARITIME IN WORLD TRADE TALKS AFL-CIO TO PUSH FOR FULL-SCALE HEALTH CARE REFORM TWELVE TOPMOST BOSUNS PUT OUT CALL TO UPGRADE BENEFITS CONFERENCE HELD IN SAN JUAN ABOARD THE ‘CHARLIE BROWN,’ IT WAS A JOB WELL DONE NEW TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCED AT SIU FIRE FIGHTING COURSE PUMPROOM MAINTENANCE COURSE: UPGRADING OPPORTUNITY FOR QMEDS MARINE ELECTRONICS PROGRAM REVISED INTO TWO 6-WEEK COURSES 5 OF SILAS BENT CREW HEAD EN MASSE TO SIU SCHOOL O/S WASHINGTON CREW ‘ADOPTED’ BY 5TH GRADE CLASS SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD CREATES NEW CABLE SHIP-AB RATING, SETS 18 MONTHS OF MILITARY SHIP SEATIME FOR SENIORITY UPGRADE LARSON’S POEM READ AT SERVICE FOR EDMUND FITZGERALD CREW SIU SUES TO KILL UNFAIR TAX ON SEAMEN MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION MARITIME TRADES DEP’T CONVENTION HITS BUSH POLICIES WORKERS NEED FAIR TRADE, NOT DEALS FOR CORPORATIONS, SAY FORMER LABOR SECRETARY AND CANADIAN MINISTER SPEAKERS CALL FOR ECONOMIC RALLY IN 1990S PERSIAN GULF REDEPLOYMENT TO CONTINUE INTO NEW YEAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 12 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f62d0a1d475d43414f9f36a4d526502a.PDF 57b6dea1b9a1a502fe73a235402bcd6c PDF Text Text VS^e«»«Sci^'5==?^ Clinton/Gore Win Heralds Vast Change Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUNP WATERS DISTRia • AFL-CIO December 1992 Volume 54, Number 12 ..,v:.;..S| y-r.r- IP D i s pI a c e d Te n n e s see t ex til e workers tell CBS reporterEd Brad ley of the work they used to do. 'Is -^' -V; Vi-^A iiTr-.i'./c.-.-'y-.JjpK/''. •'• ;• _,.J .,•. _ kv^jr', •. r^raqs arows over the once thriv^le factory. Production was red to Central America. v't' '•^v •. a co>3:1- C 11.'LU ic. . 2r>-H ^o V.O (vj cc s-c <h| Oto P 1 . f——il— \0 o<tiuo zriiiotur- .w site for the textile work is CO crTHin Salvador. The U.S. govern- tourer/) CCfOt:»-!tOlJU3e: f.M-;-.'!' •I- ••': r-armj-.' ; ' "^11 helped finance this transfer. Treasury Dollars Underwrite Runaway Shops MX-<^ to H-CD COI- "-I arO<c«i5Ci "f: Salvadorians do the work once Hone in Tennessee. Business boasts these workers earn 57 boasts inese cents an hour. When confronted with these facts XlD olticial James Michel said thi was a good policy for America. i,; ' .'Pu' 'PP-: ^ • •'"S'- '• -riV .4: - '^S' • iii- .Page 3 '• _'• •••' I'l •? • •„ •• �2 SEAFARERS LOG DECEMBER 1992 President's Report General Election Results Bring Scores of New Faces to Congress The Leadership America Requires .i • I'"« .~R Si'Kia ;,v4 '. -if; m-'m: One out of every four repre­ the House, more changes in the (D-Hawaii), the only other mem­ Nobody can predict what the future holds. But we are very sentatives in the House anc committee could occur. Some ber on the ballot, was re-elected. Additionally, when Senate eleven senators will be new to members may acquire seats on hopeful Bill Clinton and A1 Gore, the president-elect and vice Democrats met last month toelect the House Ways and Means or their jobs when Congress gets president-elect, as they begin tackling the their leaders, Breaux also was Appropriations committees. under way next year as a conse­ problems confronting our nation, will recog­ named Deputy Majority Whip— Committee assignments will be quence of the outcome of the nize the importance of American shipping to announced in December. Be­ the third ranking position in the November 3 elections. Also as a the country's security and world stanthng. result, the make-up of the House cause members of the Appropria- Senate behind the majority leader Based on their conunitments and beliefs Merchant Marine and Fisheries tions or Ways and Means and majority whip. and the way they have addressed the issues Committee is likely to change committees only can serve on that Some changes will occur on the committee, a member of the Mer­ parent Senate Commerce Com­ substantially. during their campaign, both the president­ In Congress, 110 new people— chant Marine Committee would mittee. A1 Gore (D-Tenn.) was elect and the vice president-elect have just over 25 percent of die entire have to give up his or her seat if elected vice president, while demonstrated the kind of intelligence and un­ body—^will t^e their seats in the selected. Robert Kasten (R-Wis.) was Michael Sacco derstanding that strong leadership requires. House of Representatives on defeated in the general election. Breaux, Inouye Re-elected Certainly this is the kind of leadership all January 3, 1993. That number Both Breaux and Studds have All five members of the Senate of America is seeking, and it is most timely: Jhe nation's marks the highest tumover in the stated maritime reform for the Merchant Marine Subcommittee House since 1948. A total of 251 economy is floundering and American workers and their U.S.-flag merchant marine will be Chairman are expected to retum. Democrats, 175 Republicans anc families are paying a heavy price. In the last year, the average the top priority of theircommittees. John Breaux (D-La.) ran unop­ one independent, which represents American family has experienced an income loss of $1,100. Both were pushing to pass such posed in the general election after a Republican increase of nineseats Across-the-board layoffs have spared no group—behind taking the nomination earlier in legislation when the 102nd Con­ will serve. today's statistic of more than 7 percent unemployment are three The final composition of the the fall. Senator Daniel Inouye gress adjourned in October. million factory workers, middle level managers, office workers, Senate awaits the outcome of a professionals and every other class of worker. And, shamefully, November 24 runoff election in in this nation of vast wealth and resources, one out of every 10 Georgia. So far 57 Democrats— SIU Secretary- Treasurer John group also represents the interests the same number as in the lasi Americans has to receive food stamps to survive. Fay was elected to a top post in of transport workers while work­ These problems are magnified in the face of an overwhelm­ Congress—and 42 Republicans the world's federation o ing with various multi-national will take their places in January. ing budget deficit that by itself threatens the economic wellThe Senate will have at least 11 transport unions which strives to governmental organizations and being of eveiy generation of Americans. new people, including four better the lot of seamen around agencies. The ITF is divided into eight It is difficult to pick the problem that is most serious, but women, prior to the outcome of the globe. sections which coordinate the In balloting among the the Georgia race. high among those is the nation's health care system which has federation's activities in behalf of delegates of the seafarer unions to be considered a top priority. More than 30 million Committee Changes workers in the following in­ affiliated to the Internationa Americans have no health plan or are inadequately insured. In Because of deaths, retirements Transport Workers Federation dustries: ship­ fact, every month 100,000 more people lose their health and defeats, there will be many (ITF) at an October 28 meeting in ping, ports coverage. Health care costs have skyrocketed so that companies new members of the House Mer­ Genoa, Italy, the seamen's repre and docks, in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ sentatives voted by a two-to-one land navigadrop coverage routinely. In the past decade, family and in­ mittee. dividual spending on health care has tripled. margin to install the SIU official t i o n , Gei^ Studds (D-Mass.), the in tl^ vice chairman post. fisheries, rail­ It is somewhat reassuring to see President-elect Clinton and committee's acting chairman, Brother Fay fills a vacanc ways, road Vice President-elect Gore from the outset indicate that sweep­ received 62 percent of the vote transport,| ing changes are going to take place in the way things have been from his redrawn district in created by the resignation of pre­ civil aviation conducted. southeastern Massachusetts. vious vice chairman of the ITF and tourism Seafarers' Section, Shannon John Fay In the interests of Seafarers and their families, we are going Studds, who took over the com­ Wall, former president of the Na­ services. Admittee in September upon the ditionally, the to be in there working hard to support any economic plan death of Walter Jones (D-N.C.), tional Maritime Union (NMU) which is good for American workers and to ensure the new ad­ is expected to be named chairman Wall resigned in the wake of the Seafarers Section and Dockworkers Section have a combined ministration understands that America's merchant marine has a when House Democrats meet TP's repudiation of the NMU's campaign to raise the standard of vital role to play in our society. Similarly, we have a big educa­ December 7 to select party and Cayman Island-based operation living for seamen working aboard to collect fees from foreign tion job to do in the Congress where 110 new members were committee leaders. seamen on flag-of-convenience runaway-flag ships. This effort is Representative Jack Fields (Relected in November. Many of these representatives have little, coordinated through the ITF Fair Texas) is expected to become the ships in direct competition with Practices Committee, where if any, knowledge of shipping. ranking minority member of the various affiliates of the ITF. seafarers' affiliates and So we have a big order to fill in the upcoming months, but The position is one of two of- longshoremen's affiliates meet committee, succeeding Robert we certainly are going to be in there trying. icer posts within the Seafarers' jointly. Davis (RrMich.) who retired. Section of the ITF, an organiza­ Besides Davis, eight more of Through this effort, the ITF Election of John Fay to IIP Panel the 45 representatives who made tion representing 400 free anc attempts to protect seamen on I am happy to report that John Fay, the SIU's secretaryup the panel in the 102nd Con­ democratic trade unions in 100 flag-of-con-venience ships from treasurer, has been elected to a top post in the ITF's Seafarers gress will not return. Retirement countries representing workers in the exploitative actions of claimed Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), various transportation-orientec shipowners seeking the lowest Section. At a meeting last month of this group-—whose full he third ranking minority mem­ obs. possible costs through the device name is the International Transport Workers Federation— The London-based ITF, which ber. Carroll Hubbard (D-Ky.), the of subscribing to one of the Brother Fay was elected vice chairman of the Seafarers Section. originally was constituted in second ranking majority member, world's runaway registries. I believe this is an honor for the SIU within the whole interna­ will not be back after losing his 896, promotes trade union rights These flag-of-convenience tional maritime community. and human ri^ts throughout the registries, usually established by re-election bid in a primary. The ITF, to which all the seamen's unions in the free world Because of the vast tumover in world. The international labor nations seeking to raise hard dol­ belong, plays an important role in fighting to make the working lars for burdened national Thanks for the Memorable Meals conditions better for many foreign seamen. While we in the treasuries, offer shipowners a scheme for avoiding taxes and United States do not depend on the ITF to secure our wages regulations. Runaway registries and working conditions, many seamen from underdeveloped also allow the shipowner to roam countries aie helped by the ITF. And any time the working con­ the world in search of the ditions and rates of pay are raised for the seamen of the world cheapest and most exploitable less fortunate than ourselves, all of us in the industry benefit. labor. Through its campaign aimed at mnaway flag operations, the TF has signed collective bar­ December 1992 Volume 54. Number 12 gaining agreements raising the standard of living for seamen on some 2,000 flag-of-convenience The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published ships. monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ Brother Fay, a member of the lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; SIU since 1949, often has repre­ AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. sented the union at intemational 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class meetings and forums. The postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790Seafarer, who first became a 9998 and at additional mailing offices. union official 35 years ago, began POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the participating in ITF activities, in Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, pehalf of the Seafarers, in 1975. There has never been a steward and chief cook combination like Md. 20746. n his capacity as an Sltf official, Elisa Schein (left) and Troy Pope," say AS Jack Alves, Bosun Bill ay has held the posts of patrol­ Communications Dep't. Director and Editor, 7^5Mortier and the rest of the grateful and well-fed Sea-Land Con­ man, port agent, headquarters sica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; As­ sumer crew. The great variety and delicious meals, as well as representative, president sociate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate soups, breads and cakes, are without equal," they wrote about and—beginning vice in October of the products of their galley shipmates in a letter to the Severs LOG. Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. 990—secretary-treasurer. SIU's Fay Bected to ITF Post :;"•''•••• A' If,'I®,;;':®v ill..' J' �^-.i-•W-* DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB 3 Clinton/Gore Victory Heralds Vast Change Already there are signs the election of Bill Clinton and A Gore as president and vice presi­ dent of the United States wil bring sweeping changes in the ad­ ministration of this country's af­ fairs. Immediately after the Novem­ ber 3 general election, the newly elected ticket began setting forth their administration's major con­ cerns. Topping the list is the state of the economy. At their first press conference, held November 12 in Little Rock, Ark., the presi­ dent-elect and his running mate promised "aggressive and prompt" action directed at reviv­ ing the U.S. economy. The president-elect, who will assume office on January 20, also outlined a strong code of ethics Bosun/AB Gary Coates completes his ballot at the New Orleans hall. for his staff members to prevent what over the past decade has become a Washington, D.C.revolving door syndrome of political appointees misusing their public connections for per­ AP Wide World sonal profit. The victorious candidate for president of the United States, Bill Clinton, Promising targeted investment answers reporters questions during his first schedulednews conference tax credits for job growth, Clinton since the general election. Vice President-elect Al Gore (left) also said he intends to put together a answered queries during the press conference, held in Little Rock, Ark. Voting is under way at 20 marking his or her selections, the world class economic team" union halls for Seafarers to elect ballot is folded and placed inside and "to take whatever steps that victory in the presidential elec­ Joining Clinton in Washington the officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, an envelope marked "Ballot." can be taken without new laws tion is just what America needed next year will be 259 Democratic Lakes and Inland Waters District. That envelope then is sealed in­ being enacted by Congress to to lift it from its present doldrums congressmen and 175 Republican Balloting, which began Novem­ side the second envelope with the revive this economy." and to infuse it with fresh hope House members and one inde­ ber 1, will continue until Decem­ mailing address of the bank and the inspiration to tackle the pendent. Clinton, the Democratic ber 31. depository where ballots are kept arty's presidential nominee, many problems with which our The final Senate composition Members can obtain their bal­ until submitted to the union taUy- won 370 of the 578 electoral col- country is currently weighted depends on the results of a Geor­ lot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 ing committee. gia state runoff election ege votes, carrying the popular down." noon (local time), Monday If a member is unable to go to vote in 32 states, defeating in­ In behalf of the Seafarers, scheduled for November 24. So through Saturday except one of the 20 halls where the cumbent president George Bush Sacco assured President-elect far, 57 Democrats—the same holidays. Those eligible to vote election is being conducted, he and independent candidate H. Clinton of the SfU's "full sup- number as before the November are full book members in good or she may Truest an absentee Ross Perot. The Arkansas gover­ )ort" as he begins "to take up the 3 balloting—and 42 Republicans standing, according to Article ballot by writing to the SIU nor will become the 42nd presi­ enormous job of changing will take their seats January 3 XIII of the SIU constitution, secretary-treasurer's office, 5201 dent of the United States. America's direction." when Congress convenes. Of Post-election polls indicated these, 110 new members will be which spells out the union's elec­ Auth Way, Caihp Springs, MD SIU President Michael Sacco, tion procedures. 20746. in a communication to Clinton the that a majority of voters found the sworn into the House, and the At the hall, a member is given day after the election, noted. state of the U.S. economy to be upper chamber will have at least a ballot and two envelopes. After 11 new members. Continued on page 8 Your decisive and heartening their number one concern. .-1. M' • Voffjiy IbMfer Way hlMoaBedkm U.S. Gov't Abets Export of Jobs The practice of American corporations leaving U.S. shores and setting up overseas production facilities as a means of escaping American wages, working conditions, safety and environmental rules and, of course, taxes, has been aided and abetted by an agency of the U.S. government, it has been revealed recently in two television news reports. While the transfer en masse of production to off­ shore sites is a phenomenon of the past few decades for many industries. Seafarers and seamen of other traditional maritime nations have been contending with runaway operations since the end of World War II. The U.S. government, through several of its agen­ cies, has played a role in making it possible for U.S. shipping interests to operate their equipment under flag-of-convenience registries. But the present situa­ tion, documented by ABC's Nightline and 60Minutes on CBS, is worse. In this case, an agency of the U.S. government not only is encouraging the transfer of American jobs overseas, but also is providing the seed money and investing in the runaway scheme. The U.S. government's Agency for International Development (AID), an arm of the Department of State, has provided ftinding to groups promoting and developing so-called export processing zones—in other words, industrial parks in which the goods produced can be exported to the United States with lit­ tle or no duty. The U.S. government also has encouraged the flight of American jobs through such policies as lowinterest loans, tax breaks and grants to business promotion groups. Shockingly, the U.S. government also has assisted foreign business groups to blackball and bust union organizations, 60 Minutes revealed. In September and October, the two television exposes and several news articles documenting the U.S. government's support of runaway operations brought the issue to the attention of the American public. The press coverage vividly pointed out the U.S. government's support of job export schemes, an issue raised originally by the AFL-CIO before Con­ gress in 1989. After the spate of recent press, in response to the public outcry. Congress on October 5 adopted various measures to the foreign aid appropriations bill designed to make U.S. government agencies mindful of their responsibilities to American citizens. Then-candidate for president, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, and his running mate. Senator Al Gore (D-Tenn.), expressed dismay at government policies which have promoted the export of American jobs. The two candidates, now president-elect and vice president-elect, pledged to bring a halt to such actions. With the issue brought to the fore by the remarks of President-elect Clinton and the television coverage of 60 Minutes and Nightline, the American public now is privy to what seamen have witnessed for years: U.S. companies transferring jobs overseas, avoiding American federal, state and local taxes, bypassing safety and environmental regulations—all the while aided by certain elements within the U.S. govemment. Shipowners Early Runaways The April 2, 1965 Seafarers LOG pointed out that mnaway shipping is a drain on the U.S. treasury: "These operators spend billions of dollars abroad for ship construction—money which leaves the United States and never returns. They employ foreign seamen who neither pay income taxes to our govern­ ment nor purchase consumer goods here. This money Continued on following page • I--' •J The use of U.S. govemment money in aiding American companies to transfer production overseas was the subject of an ABC Nightline report. Top photo, from that show is an out-of-work garment worker whose plant moved to Honduras. Below, one of the Honduran gar­ ment plant employees who now does the work formerly done in the West Virginia factory. �SEAFARERS LOG Texas, who pointed out the foreign workers in these job export schemes earn "very low wages, subsistencetoo, leaves, never to return. level wages" which means "they're not going to buy "The vast profits amassed by these runaway-flag much from us [the United States]." operators never come back to the United States either While AID official James Michel argued that in the form of corporate taxes or in the form of expendi­ growth in Latin America creates jobs in the United tures for goods and services. Instead they support States, Marshall said there just isn't enough purchasing foreign industries which compete in the wor d market power in Central America to offset the loss of with American goods..." American jobs. Despite broad support on the part of Congress and Bradley also discovered that in El Salvador's export in certain quarters of all administrations, there has been processing zone, an industrial park financed with U.S. a consistent anti-U.S. shipping bent on the part of some fimds, "workers who want to join unions can be fired U.S. government agencies, among them the Depart­ on the spot and their names placed on blacldists." A 60 ment of Agriculture and the Department of State, the Minutes producer and crew, posing as a fictitious SIU has observed. The former agency often attempts to company's executives, were told by the top U.S. AID beat the nation's cargo preference laws; the latter often official in El Salvador that "they shouldn't have a prob­ acts as an advocate of foreign interests. lem with union laborers because job applicants are But even seamen, who long have been familiar with screened by the managers of the industrial parks," said government complicity with runaway operations, find Bradley. die revelations of AID's overt financing and bullish aid In a campaign speech. Vice President-elect Gore extended to American businesses establishing offshore said the closing of the Decaturville Sportswear Co., operations to go beyond any prior experience. owned by Marlene Industries, had doubled unemploy­ ment in Decatur County. He noted that Marlene In­ Tennessee Plant Shut Down dustries also had shut down plants in Lexington and Among the examples raised in the press of such Hartsville, Tenn., while setting up another subsidiary. direct involvement in the transfer of U.S. jobs to Perry Manufacturing Co., which is now one of the developing countries in the Caribbean, Central largest manufacturing firms in El Salvador. America or Asia is the closing of a textile plant in Ten­ Ads such as these, distributed by foreign businessmen's nessee described in the 60 Minutes segment. Hondurans Making $38 per Week groups and financed by U.S. government money, urge On September 27,60 Minutes co-host Ed Bradley ABC's September 29 Nightline show focused on the American companies to transfer their facilities overseas. opened the program stating, "It comes as no surprise closing of Maidenform's West Virginia plant. In that the unemployment figures in the United States— "... It would be unconscionable to have U.S. March 1992,115 American workers at that worksite nearly ten million at last count—are higher than taxpayers' funds used to encourage exjjort of U.S. jobs, lost their jobs, which had generally paid $5.10 an hour anyone wants them to be. What may come as a ($204 a week). Many of these workers at this time have while at the same time exploiting foreign workers," surpiise, though, is that the United States government, not found new jobs and are close-to exhausting their un­ said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland in his letter to of ^1 people, is promoting the export of some of the employment benefits. Their jobs are now being done in the elected officials. very jobs that workers in this country depend on for Honduras, in an export processing zone. The Honduran Clinton/Gore Vow a Halt their livelihood." workers doing their work make $38 dollars a week. The U.S. government's Agency for International The 60 Minutes segment focused on a sportswear Nightline's reporter Dave Marash noted, "What we Development "has spent at least $289 million for plant in El Salvador—where the average hourly wage have here is a question of priorities. In the last two programs to encourage American businesses to shut for a worker in manufacturing is 40 cents an hour, or years, the American government has spent two billion down here and move to Central America and the Carib­ $17.60 a week, or $915 a year, and where the average on economic aid to the Caribbean basin, about one bean," Governor Bill Clinton charged while campaign­ cost to an employer for health insurance, if paid at all, hundred fifty million dollars specifically earmarked for ing in October. is $88.21 per year per employee. The sportswear plant, job development. Over the same period, the federal "At a time when companies are having a hard time located in an export processing zone, had been set up government has spent just over one hundred million getting loans to expand factories in Middle America, with the help of U.S. government loans. dollars for retraining American workers whose jobs Mr. Bush's administration is offering loans at low cost Bradley noted that besides low wages and no taxes, have gone offshore." in Central America," the Democratic nominee for presi­ American companies were establishing production taxpayers Foot Training Bill dent said in a speech to a Louisville, Ky. audience in operations like the sportswear factory in places like El A Journal of Commerce article (October 22,1992) late September. American workers, he said, should not Salvador because "the U.S. government gives them be ask^ provide tax dollars "to pay for policies that reported that in Texas 1,100 workers at a Levi Strauss low-interest loans, subsidizes worker training programs pants manufacturing plant lost their jobs when the com­ take theirtojobs away." and offers tax breaks they can't get in the U.S." pany closed the factory in 1990. That line of pants then In the second of the three presidential debates, Clin­ The sportswear now manufactured in El Salvador ton said he would "stop the federal government's pro­ was produced for the company by a Honduran contrac­ was, until May 1991, produced in Decaturville, Tenn. tor. gram that now gives low-interest loans and job-training The plant closing put 306 persons out of work. That production transfer was aided by U.S. govern­ funds to companies that will actually shut down and The CBS news show disclosed an advertisement, ment monies. Part of the American taxpayers contribu­ move to other countries." id for with contributions from AID, which urged tion to this job transfer scheme was paying for the Throughout the campaign, Clinton and Gore sug­ S. manufacturers to set up shop in El Salvador, boast­ training of the Honduran workers while also paying for gested that instead,of U.S. govemment monies being ing a 57 cent an hour wage level. During the show, adjustment assistance to the U.S. workers. used to create private-sector jobs in Central America, a Bradley interviewed former Secretary of Labor Ray The Honduran workers making the pants were Clinton administration would concentrate on job-crea­ Marshal, an economics professor at the University of trained to do the job by the Honduran Council for tion strategies within the United States. Human Resources Development. That group received "As president, I will reorganize and direct our $30 million from the U.S. govemment. foreign assistance programs. I believe we should stress A U.S. govemment agency paid for adjustment as­ not only sustainable development but also the develop­ sistance for the laid-off American pants manufacturing ment of skills, of values, and the institutions of free workers. In soliciting those funds from the Department society. But I do not believe in this difficult time we of Labor, Levi Stmuss boldly declared, "The employ­ should spend American foreign aid dollars, as the Bush ment of the San Antonio workers has been eliminated administration has done, to subsidize American com­ because of the company's decision to utilize (the) panies to shut down plants in the United States and lower labor cost used to assemble its products through move them overseas," said Clinton to a Milwaukee offshore sources." audience on October 1. According to the article, an AID spokesman said the U.S. contributed $6.3 million to help fund a Honduran Congress Takes First Step group that promotes industrial centers where American On October 5, in one of the last legislative actions and foreign companies can set up production facilities taken before the end of this year's session. Congress to manufacture goods for export that can enter the made it illegal for AID to promote the export of United States without any duty attached. American jobs or to fund the start-up or maintenance Maidenform's West Virginia plan closed in March 1992. AFL-CiO issues Warning of so-called export processing zones, or industrial One hundred fifteen American workers lost their jobs. centers from which manufactured goods can enter the In 1989, the AFL-CIO warned Congress of the ac­ United States duty free. tions of a U.S. government agency which undermined The Foreign Aid Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5368) the employment opportunities of American citizens. In testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the also prohibit^ the use of AID funds for any activity which violates workers'rights. organization representing some 100 national trade unions, said, "U.S. AID missions around the world are The actions by Congress are a first step. The restric­ spending millions of dollars annually for programs that tions merely apply until the next round of foreign ap­ propriations, approximately one year from now. promote the export of foreign-produced or assembled goods into the United States. In Ae bill's section on U.S. funds to the InterAmerican Development Bank, the Secretary of the "Our AID funds build the plants, develop the in­ Treasuiy was directed to instruct the group's U.S. direc­ frastructure (including, in some cases, adjoining air­ ports), and advertise for joint investors. U.S. aid dollars tor to "vote against funding for any project if it is likely in the past even have been used to tell the potential to cause a loss of jobs within the United States." U.S. business investor that, if he takes his operation In another bill, the Jobs Through Exports Act of overseas, he will not have to worry about unions." 1992 (H.R. 4996), Congress added language to prohibit The AFL-CIO alarm went unheeded. In 1991, once the use of funds allocated to various international again, the AFL-CIO, in a communication to con­ groups under the foreign assistance act for any activity American companies such as Maidenform move produc­ which exports U.S. jobs or contributes to the violation tion to industrial parks in Central America like the one in gressmen and senators on foreign aid committees, of workers' rights. Honduras in photo above, taken from the Nightline show. warned of the misuse of taxpayer monies. Continued from page 3 iiS rife' M WJ- 9i f:>y m--:- ;-f ••:. :• ;.i V ••• ; ,fef :> . - > • .;i J-'-'';, a' . •; ffefe t'C :V,r '••f .^• tfe: :¥'f' » A ., T.' '•' 5 ' ' ••'' •.B i' • • •'- "''.i . OECBRRER1992 �Or: Tfi-r- 'i -'S' 'i "•• •'•; '-^.i %•';, DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 5 -C- $Mr Seafarers and PoliticsA Good Mix •;'V''y-^-;v=;^ ; • - y-'y 1:4 Working on behalf of SIUbacked candidates. Seafarers al over the country not only voted but also volunteered their time to assist with election-oriented ac­ tivities. Whether supporting Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's presidential bidor assisting a can­ didate for state legislature, SIU members participated in hundreds of campaigns across the states. Seafarers talked with other voters about the records of the candidates they supported. By going door-to-door, making phone calls or standing on busy corners. Seafarers passed out literature and passed on informa­ tion about their candidates. Also, members and their families participated in several campaign rallies around the country, assisting the events' or­ ganizers to ensure the activity was successful. Bosun Carlos Guitierrez goes door-to-door in New Orleans to advise SIU rqnesentatives throughout voters of the records of the candidates. the country reported that Representatives Gerry Studds Seafarers were active around the and Barney Frank were aided by clock in election activities up to members from the New Bedford and on November 3. area. Studds, who is expected to In Louisiana, the contribution be named chairman of the House Seafarers can make to the cam­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries paign effort was recognized by a Committee, faced a tough battle well known veteran of politics. after his district was redrawn with Retired U.S. Senator Russell Long, a long-time supporter of U.S.-flag shipping who worked closely with SIU President Paul Hall in the '60s and '70s, ob­ served a crowd of Seafarer volun­ teers driving up to an outdoor campaign rally. "That's how we do things," he told the crowd. "TTiat's a Seafarers' car!" Retiree's Son Elected Union members walked doorto-door, crewed campaign offices and distributed flyers throughout the New Orleans area. One of the Steward Assistant Walter beneficiaries of the effort was the Schoppe prepares a precinct list son of SIU retiree Harry Lee for the Philadelphia election effort. Frierson. His son, Harry L. Frierson Jr., was elected state repre­ sentative from Mississippi's 93rd many new precincts. Seafarers house district which borders helped him recapture the Louisiana along the Pearl River in Democratic nomination, then were very active in his general the southern part of the state. election campaign which he won From the ports of Wilmington with 62 percent of the vote. and San Francisco, Seafarers asFrank took over part of sisted in electing Dianne Studds' old district, including Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to New Bedford. Seafarers were in­ the U.S. Senate and re-electing strumental in getting his name Vic Fazio to his U.S. House seat and stand on the issues before in northern California. Feinstein voters in the new district. Frank and Boxer became the first two captured 72 percent in the general women ever elected to hold U.S. election. Senate seats from the same state Get-out-the-vote efforts in at the same time. New York included members SIU members participated in phone banks in the San Francisco, holding campaign signs and pass­ Oakland and Los Angeles labor ing out leaflets during the New councils, urging fellow trade York Marathon a week before unionists and their families to go election day. Going Door-to-Door to the polls. Philadelphia-based Seafarers Further up the.coast in Seattle, participated in several rallies, members and their families made phone calls, drove voters to worked hard to elect Patty Mur­ the polls, served as poll watchers ray to the U.S. Senate and Maria Cantwell to the House, where she and rang door bells on election will represent the Seattle area. As day to gather votes for their canin other ports, phone bank and di^tes. literature drop participation by Across the state line in New Showing their support at a rally in Louisiana for the presidential ticket are (left to right, front row) AS Hector Seafarers played vital roles. Jersey, SIU members campaigned White, FOWT George Lizano, FOWT Andrew Lewis, OMU U. Cowart, Bosun Cesar Gutierrez, (back row) Help ^veral Races Cook William Daniels and AB Gary Coates. Continued on page 11 The re-election campaigns of • di . V:;, mm :u: :• i- ,1' v " filagiy Seafarer Michael Marquette took the photo above of some of the 150 SIU members from the Houston hall as they lend a hand in the effort to elect Gov. Clinton and Son. Gore. "l '• ^ • 'f , �WU 6 'Mr- DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERSLOG UmMtay St^ool Fhe nmes MamI Boatmen's t^nrlculintt ' . • r -y_ •.•••:: t-, f • yr.-y^^^r'••'V \;;&>! J''- yi:. -tSgii hy ••••:' L •'•. ,; •. ;• S^: Vi. iy'y- • y- ; m-\ y t/.- 'M Representatives from 13 in noted. "That helps tnem know six men passing foam buckets to land companies met with SIU of­ first hand what the gear can do a dangerous area," said Byran ficials at the Paul Hall Center for and how to handle it. The trainin^ Cummings, one of the school's Maritime Training and Education does not interfere with vesse firefighting instructors. "One to determine the training needs o; operations, and we've discoverec man can go into a tight area and the industry and fine tune the that our passengers are fascinatec can use this even with life support Lundeberg School's curriculum that they can watch actual train equipment. It saves time when for Seafarers sailing on tugs anc ing take place." seconds are valuable." tows. Mark Rohn, director of fleet Tailor-Made Courses "We are looking to the future, Eglinton and Instructor Bil operations for Great Lakes SIU Executive Vice Presiden Foley went on the describe how Towing, was at the Lundeberg SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (center), Tom Watkins Joseph Sacco said in opening the special courses were held at the School for the first time. "Ihad no of the U.S. Coast Guard (left) and Lundeberg School Instructor Bill November 18 meeting. "We want school for engine department idea what the school could do for Foley review Coast Guard testing procedures. to enhance the industry. We want members sailing for Allied our people," Rohn noted after the to create a partnership by working Towing and Luedtke Dredge meeting. "This place is much closely with management anc Custom-made courses can be more extensive than I thought it government." made to upgrade your members, would be." While Lundeberg School in­ Foley noted. "You can pick and The group of company, union, structors presented outlines of the choose the topics you want school and Coast Guard reprecourses available to the inland in­ covered from (the Lundeberg sentatiyes determined that future dustry, Vocational Director Bil School) catalog." meetings should be held. An Eglinton said the school recog­ adhoc advisory committee Of particular interest to the nizes that each company and company representatives were chaired by Lundeberg School region may have unique training the courses created after the im- Representative Bill Saul was needs. Thus classes can be plementaition of the Oil Pollution created to devise an agenda for tailored to the needs of their par­ Act of 1990 (OPA '90). The offi­ the next meeting. Also selected ticular boatmen. cials listened as instructors dis­ for the committee were Rohn; David Kish, a vice president cussed oil spill containment and Eglinton; John Burns of with the Delta Queen Steamboat prevention and hazardous Maritrans; Don Ivins, Express Co., explained how school in­ material handling class outlines! Marine; George McGinty, structors visit the Delta Queen "When theseamen or boatmen Turecamo; Bill Ferguson, Orgulf; Lundeberg School Representative Bill Saul, a retired inland company and Mississippi Queen on leave the school, we want them to Arthur Kulp, Crescent Towing, executive, coordinated the conference. In photo above, Saul opens regular schedule to train crew- know the fundamentals dealing and Randy DeKroney, Coast thesessiom members in firefighting and first with OPA '90," Eglinton told the Guard. Othefs are expected to be aid techniques while the vessels group. "We want Seafarers to named by the end of the year. are sailing. "Our people receive enow what they are dealing with 'I'm glad to see these meet­ practical knowledge of the equip­ and to have the latest informa­ ings," said the general manager of ment on their vessels," Kish tion. VJcAllister of Virginia, George ^anagan. "If management and Fire Vest Unveiled abor can't work together, neither Many of the representatives can survive." got their first look at a new vest Other companies who were capable of holding five gallons of foam that can be used to smother represented at the meeting in­ benzene and other hazardous cluded Energy Ammonia vapors as well as fight fires. The ransportation, McAllister vest is the newest technology for Brothers, Moran Towing, North American Trailing, Morania Oil use in the field. "This takes the place of five or anker Corp. and Western Towing. Randy DeKroney (left) of the U.S. Coast Guard discusses OPA '90 with George Flanagan, general manager for McAllister of Virginia. 1 ' ' Demonstrating the newest firefighting technology—the foam vest—is Lundeberg School In- Explaining how instructors teach aboard the Delta Queen while it is John Bums, labor director at Maritrans, discusses training for ABs structor Byran Cummings. sailing is David Kish, a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vice president, working aboard tugs and tows. Vocational Director Bill Eglinton (right) talks with Dave Brown of Jim Brown, an instructor at the Lundeberg School, takes the inland comoanv reoresentatives on a tour Orgulf/Red Circle Tugs about specialized courses. of the school's shiphandling simulator, which can recreate sailing conditions on any American waterway. .1 r-'%v �DECBmBER 1992 SEAFA9ERSL0G 7 12 Bourns Comiriete R^muis ReeertnaMm Twelve Seafarers recently tion-and-answer sessions. riculum prepares you for the next deberg School to college. "This took a giant step to advance their For example, they conferred part of the course." >lace is on a par with any colcareers and improve their work with officials from the union's During a brief speech at the ege," said the 37-year-olc skills when they completed the collective bargaining department, graduation ceremony, Canales Seafarer who joined the union 14 rigorous bosun recertification from its governmental affairs expounded on the value of years ago in the port of New course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training's Lundeberg School. The dozen, who completed the highest curriculum available to SrU members who sail in thedeck department, graduated on November 2. Simply gaining entry into the course is tough. R-om numerous applicants, only a small percent­ Cat1(^ Soto (left) and Jerome Wil­ age is selected by a committee of liams sen/e on selection committee. rank and file members. Once chosen, the bosuns receive thorough, top-flight train­ ing and testing in areas such as firefighting, navigation, com­ munication and union education. Each of the new recertified bosuns said the course will help them be more efficient seamen. They also will pass along much of what they learned to their ship­ mates. The twelve members of the November 2 graduating bosun recertification class are (from left, front row) "After taking thiscourse, I feel Carlos M. Soto, Larry D. McCants, Neftali Santana, Carlos H. Canales, (second row) William Card, Lou sure I'll be able to perform my Flade, James A. Bemachi, Joel Miller, (third row) Donald W. Plummer, Dan Marcus, Jerome "Big Jay" duties better as bosun and be a Williams and Jon Humason. better ship's chairman," said 38year-old Dan Marcus, who department, from the welfare upgrading: "Today more than York. "The instructors are top­ graduated from the Seafarers vacation, training and pension ever, seamen are responsible for flight, the facilities are amazing Harry Lundeberg School of funds and from the Seetfarers more and more sophisticated and the training is extremely use­ Seamanship 20 years ago. "As for LOG. equipment. We must continue to ful. .. . It reminds me of a big the school, it was good in the old Moreover, the bosuns studied be well-trained and to keep up university satellite school." days, too. But it now has evolved and practiced communications with technology." Jon Humason, 40, said he ap­ into a world-class training lechniques and leadership skills preciated "learning the inner Course Makes Bosuns facility." i n workshop-like sessions with workings of the union. I have a More Efficient "No doubt, this brought me to Lundeberg School instructors. much better insight into how Carlos Soto, 49, said he a higher skill level," said Jerome 'A Place You Can Call Home' "loved the course. The best part things operate, and I will relay Williams, 34. A 13-year member Larry McCants rated the was the firefighting, first aid and that to other members." A 21-year Larry McCants gets some praoof the SIU, Williams pointed out member of the SIU, Brother that he now knows "more about bosuns' trip to the union's head­ CPR. With that, you can really Humason ships from die port of :ice driving the forklift truck. the SIU's expectations of me, not quarters in Camp Springs, Md help people." Soto's three Norfolk, Va. just my expectations of them. and to Capitol Hill as Ae high daughters, Ivonne, Ivette and Lundeberg School graduate sealift training "very interesting. point of the recertification course Jeannette^ travelled from New all of the instructors are realBoth parties have respon­ Joel Miller, 37, said he found the And "I learned a lot about how the York to Piney Point for the ygood." V sibilities." union works and how Congress ceremony. "We're proud of our AdvancedTralnIng works," said the 35-year-olc father," Ivette said. During the five-week course, Seafarer who ships from fhe port Fifty-year-old Neftali San­ the bosuns finished advanced of Mobile, Ala. tana noted the dramatic improveclasses in firefighting, safety and McCants, who graduated from ments in both the school's first aid as well as deck skill cour­ the Lundeberg School in '79, im­ facilities and its curriculum. He ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying plored his fellow members to had not been to Piney Point since and navigation. Additionally, "take advantage of our school. 1975, when he upgraded to AB. they practiced ship handling pro- It's a unique place, a place you "The classes were interesting and cedures in the Lundeberg can call home." we had a great bunch of guys," School's simulator which For Bill Card, having his wife, added NefMi, who lives in Puerto reproduces sailing conditions at Pamel^ and daughter, Danielle, Rico and who joined the SIU 25 sea and in ports worldwide. with him throughout his stay in years ago in the port of New Another key segment of the Piney Point made the school seem York. "I learned a lot and feel like bosuns' course of study focused much more like home. "It's the course will improve my on the workings of the SIU and its wonderful that they allow your work." various plans. The bosuns were family to accompany you," said Likewise, Donald Plummer brought into contact with every Card, 43, who joined the union in was taken aback by the progress department of the SIU for ques- 1968 in the port of New York. of the school. Plummer, 35, "The people at the school make graduated from the trainee pro­ your family feel welcome. . . gram in 1975 and had come back This is just a great opportunity to to the school one time. "The food improve your skills." is a lot better now," he said with Jim Bemachi completes advanced Lou Flade receives congratula­ Similarly, Carlos Canales' a laugh. "Actually, this is quite a classes in first aid and CPR. tions from Exec. VP Joe Sao^. wife, Antlonette, was at the layout. The facilities and the school upgrading to cook and course were top-notch. I learned baker while Carlos took the recer­ a lot, and this will help me be­ tification course. "This was even come a better ship's chairman." better than I expected," he said. "I Plummer's mother, Evelyn, like the way each part of the cur- came front New York to the school for the graduation ceremony. "My son has been working toward this for a long time," she said. "This is quite an accomplishment." Jim Bemachi, 46, said the course "gave me a better under­ standing of the union and how it works. I liked all of it." Bemachi, who joined the SIU 18 years ago in the port of St. Louis, said the recertification course "undoub:edly made me a better union member and a better seaman." I'l . ... .. '• •• J '• •-'k .fe' , : ' • j'.•• • -:k' •fLSL •• k m. SHLSS Compares Favorably Lou Flade, who formerly at­ Neftall Santana takes over the Bill Card addresses the union's tended a major northeastern Dan Marcus (right) improves his wire splicing skills with help from wheel as part of his course work. monthly meeting inPiney Point, Md. university, compared the Lun- fellow Bosun Carlos Canales. y-y •:h:: •••::' yk: kk'kk-'- k""' '' •• -•' • �..V 8 ' '"' ''' SEAFARERS LOG Ir- •"^i\iG ; ;-;. 4'* • DECEM8ER1992 Klktran Baatnea Update SkHls At WeOi-Lo^ Semhiar Another 10 SIU boatmen who sail for Moran Towing of Texas updated their seamanship skills during a one-week seminar in Oc­ tober at the Lundeberg School in the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. This is the second class held this year at the Piney Point, Md. facility for Moran members. In Algonac, Bosun Marty Tighe points out one of the races on the The boatmen—^all barge cap­ sample ballot to a friend. tains or licensed officers— received concentrated training in oil spill prevention and contain­ ment as well as hazardous Voting locations include the materials handling. The 10 Continued from page 3 SIU halls at 1216 East Baltimore learned how the regulations Appearing on the ballot are the Street, Baltimore, Md.; 2 West created by the Oil Pollution Act names of the candidates for presi­ Dixie Highway, Dania, Fla.; 520 of 1990 affect them on the job. dent, executive vice president, St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, During their week at the school, Moran boatmen practice fitting gas masks as part of their hazardous materials handling course. secretary-treasurer, six vice Mich.; 705 Medical Arts Build­ the Moran boatmen also had clas­ presidents, six assistant vice ing, Duluth, Minn.; 606 Kalihi ses on firefighting, shiphandling presidents, two headquarters rep­ Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; 1221 and first aid and CPR. Other The training received by the Captain Russ McVay, Moran resentatives and 10 port agents. Pierce Street, Houston, Texas; classroom training included com­ Moran crewmembers has con­ vice president. "We always come Those elected will serve a term 3315 Liberty Street, Jacksonville, munications and stress manage­ tributed to the high quality bf away having had a good ex­ from 1993 to 1996. work performed, according to perience," added McVay, who Fla., and 99 Montgomery Street, ment. In keeping with the constitu­ Jersey also served as an instructor on City, N.J. tion, a union credentials commit­ company policy and procedure, Member eligible to participate tee reviewed the nominations for in the McVay also sat in on several clas­ election may also vote at the various positions and issued ses presented by the Lundeberg SIU halls at 1640 Dauphin Island its report at the September mem­ Parkway, Mobile, Ala.; 48 Union School staff. bership meetings. A notice of Street, New Bedford, Mass.; 630 McVay stated another by­ election was mailed in September Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, product of the seminar is union to all members at their last known La.; 635 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ members and management get address. The notice included a list lyn, N.Y.; 115 Third Street, Nor­ the chance to talk with each other of polling places and a sample folk, Va.; 2604 South Fourth outside of the job. "That's one of ballot. The October issue of the Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; Lunthe benefits of staying together (at Seafarers LOG published a copy deberg School of Seamanship the school) Some of the best con­ of the ballot. versations take place in the even­ Piney Point, Md.; 350 Fremont A rank-and-file tallying com­ Street, San Francisco, Calif. ings or at breakfast." mittee will be elected at the 1057 Fernandez Juncos Avenue, Because the reaction after the December membership meeting Santurce, P.R.; 2505 First training has been so positive from in Piney Point. That committee Avenue, Seattle, Wash.; 4581 this group as well as one that com­ will tabulate and announce the Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., pleted its training in February, election results when it meets in and 510 North Broad Avenue, McVay noted Moran plans to January. Gaining shiphandling experience in the school's simulator are Clem Wilmington, Calif. work with the school to hold Mabile (left) and John Sparks. training annually. SlU Election Under Way ii It • { ' imiB :iSiB IIP '•t- ^ I ••"•••-• ; ••• I , . - hi ' :': k ••••-/•;;:•' • .•-.fv-:-,- ii 1'".; . i.:ai?V':;y- t ^ Writing his address on the mailing Steward Assistant Hector Felix envelope after voting in Seattle is places his completed ballot into Recertified Bosun David Atkinson, the mailing envelope in Seattle. Graduates of the recent Moran Towing training seminar include (left to right, front row) Mark Taylor, Dino Bailey, C.J. Kruger, Wes Taylor, John Sparks, (back row) Charles Tuck, Brett Currence, David Richard, Ryan Riggins and Clem Mabile. Fonner Sugar Workers Presideni Dies at 59 4-4:,h • ••''' ' Irv^ Voting takes place in San Francisco. Recertified Bosun Jim Radder (left) studies the sample ballot while Recertified Bosun Jimmy Crain signs the polling list. Looking on are Port Agent Nick Celona (second from right) and Patrolman Raleigh Minix. Donald Tacconi, former president of the SlUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Union No. 1, passed away October 11 due to cancer. He was 59. Tacconi, known to friends and family as Waldo, worked at C&H Sugar in Crockett, Calif, for 39 years. He also was a founder and past president of the Crockett Chamber of Com­ merce. Additionally, Tacconi operated Waldo's Fix-It Shop, a small-appliance repair facility in Crockett, and belonged to two volunteer fire departments. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Tacconi is survived by four children; Ruthie Tacconi, Theresa Repass, Donald Tac­ coni 11 and Tony Tacconi; by his father, Sam Tacconi; and by sisters Rosemarie Mallory and Betty Broglio. ^ ^ . Donald J. Tacconi z'[yy:y- '1 �1992 SEAFJUtatS LOB Testins Proceeds Smoothly Tanker Seamen Must Hold Benzene Clearance Cards As of the beginning of this "Most of [the seamen from Ba month, Seafarers who ship on a timore] who ride tankers are tanker or tank vessel will be re working right now. But when quired to hold documents indicat­ they come in, they will have to ing they have been cleared to have the tests." work with and around the chemi A change in shipping rules cal benzene and productscontain adopted by the Seafarers Appea ing benzene. The original cutof Board, in compliance with Coast date of November 1 was changed Guard regulations which werean to December!. nounced in October 1991, states To provide Seafarers who no member will "be shipped to wish to throw in for tanker jobs contracted tanker, tank vessel or after December 1, testing for ben­ barge" unless he or she possesses zene clearance began last month "a Seafarers Welfare Plan ben at all welfare plan clinics anc zene clearance on their clinic carc PPOs. "The testing is going very and a current Seafarers Welfare well," said Dr. Kenneth Miller, Plan benzene certificate." director of the welfare plan's The benzene-related docu­ medical department. ments are not needed at the time At one union hall, testing was of registration for a job, but they voluminous but efficient. Rough­ are required at the time of claim ly 140 Seafarers were testec ing a job on a tanker. (Note during a two-day period at the Seafarers shipping on containerSeattle hall, said Seattle Port ships or dry bulkers or certain Agent Bob Hall. "We brought the other types of vessels do not have to hold benzene-clearance documentation. However, the tests are available to all mem bers.) Benzene is found in many petroleum-based substances such as gasoline, crude oil, kerosene and jet fuel. It is used in the manufacturing of many other products. Repeated or prolonged ex­ posure to benzene can pose health risks. But the risks can be mini­ mized by monitoring a person's plood count and by checking his or her respiratory health in order to determine if he or she safely can wear a protective mask. 'T • Name follows: _____ • ^ There They - " ^ Two MedlcalTests •I'..'-?' Two tests are being given to Seafarers who throw in for tanker have this •^Aiuea t!hA obs. The blood test is known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC), ^he eapioygyy ^his opinj^^ while the breathing test is called Pulmonary Function Test f tests reveal any medical condition which could prevent a Seafarer from working around benzene or using a protective mask, an explanation will be written on an examination report and given to the seaman. PPT). Steward Manfred Mueller checks The CBC, taken annually, After meeting the Coast his lung capacity by taking a Pul­ reveals the make-up of an Guard-mandated physical re­ monary Function Test (Pf^. individual's blood. The CBC is quirements determined by taking required because benzene can im­ local clinic to us, and everything pair the work of red blood cells, these tests, the Seafarer will be went fine," he noted. which cany oxygen; white blood ssued a yellow benzene Similarly, Bob Selzer, patrol­ cells, which fight infections; and clearance card. His or her clinic man in the port of New York, said platelets, which help the blood card will indicate the tests have he sees "a majority of members clot. peen taken, and the member also from the area are signing up for will receive a written statement In the PPT test, a person blows the tests, which have gone very through a tube intoa machine that indicating if he or she has any well. The members don't mind, registers his or her breathing medical condition which could they realize it's the law now." capacity. This test, required every prevent him or her from working Sal Aquia, Baltimore port three years, determines the type around benzene or using a protec­ agent, said only a handful of of respirator a member must wear tive mask. members there have undergone when handling or working around If questions exist concerning the testing. But, he pointed out. penzene. test results, the clinic will forward le information to an independent Viedical Review Officer who will make a final determination. Dr. Miller stressed that failing either test does not necessarily Pam Corey from Seattle's Virginia Mason Clinic draws blood from SA mean someone has a serious Dannette Funk during her benzene test. problem. In fact, in most cases, lose members found to have plood or respiratory disorders that prevent them from having contact with benzene may continue sail­ ing on containerships, dry bulkers and other benzene-free ships. Additionally, it is likely that ow red or white blood counts can pe increased to sufficient levels via nutritional awareness and/or medication such as iron pills. Coast Guard regulations stipu­ late that tanker and tank vessel operators are required to cany on board their vessels the necessary protective equipment, including In the background, Shannon Clausgen from Seattle's Virginia Mason masks, that will minimize against Clinic monitors QMED Allen Donohue's Pulmonary Function Test chemical exposure when the gear Electrician Mike Powell takes the Pulmonary FunctionTest, monitored (PF^, while in the foreground, Pam Corey draws blood for a Complete is worn. by Pam Corey, while SA Dannette Funk waits her turn. Blood Count (CBC) from DEU Antonio Gonzales. "JVC c V-V 'ir,' • ••' • •T. �ll 1." ' 10 : DBCBUBBt 19K SEAFARERS LOG Under Capt, Tucker's Command, liiSK-;,. Tug Jackson Is Mobile Fixture ils ^ ^ 'v'•, 1'v'' . :'V','•-' li^'"...; 1^' |C *•'•.''• Y 'i . ^ , wr. ^ ..., liS'^ -v''' .* '"•' ,. , :-s' :/•' • •• • •-/'! Get Captain Charles Tucker started about his 42-year career at sea, and he will tell stories about using his tugboat to brace barges against the dock to prevent them from breaking away during a hur­ ricane, about catching a runaway barge before it strikes a bridge, or about towing vessels through the Gulf of Mexico. The only problem is getting the 59-year-old Seafarer to start talking. Tucker is known along the docks of Mobile, Ala. where he guides thcAdmiralJackson, as soft-spoken and dedicated to his crew. "He doesn't talk unless he has something to say," Engineer Johnny Johnston told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "He's (he best captain to sail with,"Johnston, who has been sailing with Crescent Towing five years, added. The other two members of the Admiral Jackson crew—^AB D.E. "Pete" Saranthus and OS Chris Walker—^nodded in agreement. The vessel Tucker commands is one of three Crescent tugs that assist with arrivals and departures of freighters and tankers in Mobile harbor. But Tucker's career has spanned much more than ship docking assignments in southern Alabama. When he joined the SIU in 1950, Tucker worked deep sea and sailed in all threedepartments until he decided to stay in deck and become an able bodied seaman. "I worked as a day man mostly," he recalled. In 1965, Tucker started sailing inland because "I wanted to stay at home. I had seen a lot of the world, but I wanted to be closer" to his home town of Chickasaw, Ala., only 15 minutes from Mobile. Since then, he has sailed tugs along the Gulf of Mexico be­ tween Houston and Tampa, Fla. until he signed on with Crescent in 1979, which has kepthimin the Mobile harbor area. When pressed. Tucker recounted the rescue of a breakaway barge that was headed for a piling supporting the new Cochran Bridge (on Interstate 10) spanning the Mobile River. "It was nothing out of the ordinary. We had some rough weather and heavy winds. [The barge] broke loose and we were notifled. But we got it before there was any damage." Guiding the Jacksonup the Mobile River is Captain Charles Tucker. .vr'V^iT '/-I ^•"/..: 'y'-'ir:/..''y-'•• Deckhand Billy Janes and his wife. Tammy, pose in front of the remodeled galley Janes built and Engineer D.E. "Pete" Saranthus signs a crew list as Mobile Port Agent assembled—with the help of the Engineer Johnny Johnston grat)s a Checking the oil on another CresDave Carter watches. crew—in less than five weeks. quick bite between jobs. cent tug is Engineer Roy Saranthus. The Cooper Rated Ship-Shape; Ready to Resume Ship Docking iM" Yi;,'-' 'i'' Helping large vessels dock day after day can take a toll on any tugboat So following a recent ship docking. Crescent Towing's tug­ boat Ervin S.Cooper, which is crewed by Seafarers, tied up to the pier in Mobile, Ala. for a thorough inspection from the bottom up. 'i;i''''' I* :-v :mm:M A team from a diving and sal­ vage boat pulled alongside and went overboard to inspect the propellers, shaft and pipes of the tug to make sure everything was in working order. The twin-screw tug Ervin S. Cooper is one of the larger boats in the Crescent fleet. Captain Pete Bums (left) and Relief Caf^n Ronnie Waiker watch as the nspection of the tug's propellers is carried ouL , J , r' ~ ' • K '• •' -i' : :i. i' i'" ;] 1 Kyle Tucker (left) and Jamie Tucker heip crew the Ennn S. Cociper. Crescent Towing's tugboat Ervin S. Cooper ties up in Mobiie. Inspection boat checks tug's props. �••v- •.•.5>,-v'\,'V-v.. wtCTSr3K33p» "c DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERSLDB 11 •?C:: ••;.-•• • ;V PMI^ Ikmir Sbigs Prabes of Hew CoatahersMp SIU crewmembers are report­ ing smooth sailing aboard theRJ. Pfeiffer, the 714-foot containership which began operations for Matson Navigation Co. in August. "I love it," Chief Steward Keen T. Lau told Wilmington (Calif.) Patrolman Robert Scrivens upon completion of the ship's first round trip to Hawaii. "This ship is beautiful." The unlicensed positions on the Pfeiffer are filled by members of SIUNA affiliated unions— AGLIWD for galley personnel, Firemen's Union in the engmeroom. The vessel is the first large commercial ship to be built in the United States since 1987. It sails between Hawaii and California with round trips averaging two weeks in duration. Like all other Matson vessels, the Pfeiffer orAy serves U.S. ports, thus it falls within provisions of theJones Act which requires ships to be built domesticity. Also serving with Lau in the galley are Chief Cook Alex Ababa and Assistant Cook Stanley Paea. The R.J. Pfeiffer docks in Wilmington, Calif, after completing its first Sailors Union of the Pacific for Called in to help is standby Preparing the steam table is Chief voyage to Hawaii. the deck gang, and Marine GSU Randy Witovdcb. Cook Alex Ababa. Hie Canales' Upgrade For a Better Future Recertified Bosun Carlos reminder of the merchant Canales has been a Seafarer marine's importance to U.S. since 1964, while his wife, An- defense. From the start of Operation tiohette King Canales, has been in the union for four years. Desert Shield through the con­ Regardless of the disparity clusion of Desert Sortie, more in their numbers of years at sea, than 15 million tons of cargo Mr. and Mrs. Canales strongly and fuel were carried to and agree that upgrading at the from the Middle East aboard Seafarers Harry Lundeberg U.S.-flag vessels including School of Seamanship is a vital Ready Reserve Force (RRIO step in any member's career. ships. Military Sealift Com­ Carlos recently completed mand (MSC) contracted ves­ the recertification course, while sels and privately owned Antionette was scheduled to commercial ships. Nearly 900 finish the cook and baker lifts moved more than 12 mil­ course in late November. (She lion short tons of dry cargo and also took lifeboat and LNG fuel on government owned or training while studying at the contracted vessels. Another school throughout Carlos' three million short tons were transfmrted on privately owned stay.) "It's simple," says An­ container and breakbulk ships. tionette. "Upgrading allows Happy Ending you to have a better career. You Carlos and Antionette, who become more skilled and you ship out of the port of Jackson­ increase your earning imwer." ville, Fla., celebrated the end of For Carlos, passing the the war with a shipboard wed­ highest curriculum available to ding. They were married Seafarers who sail in the deck aboard the Cape Clear on department "gave me a new ap­ March 13. Both say their lives preciation for the school and the only have gotten better since opportunities here. You're then. never too old to leam." After a brief stay on the Keep America on High Seas beach following the wedding, While staying at the Paul they signed on the Gulf Trader Hall Center, the Canales, who and were part of the last convoy cast absentee ballots in the to bring equipment back to the November presidential elec­ U.S. from the Persian Gulf. "All tions, stayed abreast of national the activity there was amaz­ issues through the Washington ing," says Carlos. "We were media. "We need to develop a elated when it was over." Antionette began her career peacetime economy that strongly includes merchant with a trademark statement tell­ shipping," declares Carlos. ing dispatchers in the Jackson"We must keep America on the viUe h^: "Just give me sky and high seas and never leave our­ water." Now, she adds Carlos to her list of necessities. And as al­ selves vulnerable." Both Carlos and Antionette, ways, she remains enthusiastic who sailed on OMI Corp.'s about her career. "The SIU has Cape C/car during and after the been good to me. I say let's keep Persian Gulf war, point out how getting more ships and go to the war provided yet another work!" Antionette King Canales congratulates her husband, Carlos, fol­ lowing his graduation from the recertified bosun course. .4 Showing approval forthe new ^ley Assistant Cook Stanley Paea is Chief Steward Koon T. Lau stirs a is standby GSU Randy Witowich. ready to sen/e lunch. sauce as he makes dinner. Seafarers Stump for Their Candidates Continued from page 5 for and elected the first Hispanic congressman. from the Garden State, Robert Menendez. He took the open Jersey City-Elizabeth seat by more than a two-to-one ihargin. Seafarers also assisted in the re-election of U.S. Repre­ sentative William Hughes. The Atlantic City-area repre­ sentative serves on the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Once again, Great Lakes members based at Algonac worked in U.S. Representative David Bonior's re-election camSeattle Seafarers review a precinct map before leafletting for U.S. Majonty Whip, the third highest Senator-elect Patty Murray. From the left are FOWT Steve Ondreako, ranking position directly behind QEU Mark Nason, DEU Terry Hutson and Chief Cook Lewis Johanthe speaker and majority leader, son. Make Candidates' Signs While some members at­ tended rallies and helped in get out the vote efforts in Houston, others made signs for candidates. More than 50,000 signs for presidential, congressional, state and local candidates were as­ sembled, and then were dis­ tributed to get their names known to voters. In Jacksonville, Seafarers made phone calls and passed out literature for Conine Brown, who joined two other blacks to be the first African-Americans elected to Congress from Rorida. Members also helped Tony Hill, a member of the Longshoremen's union and the 'A Jacksonville Port Maritime Leaving no doubt about whom they support are Posey Powers Council, to become a member the (seated) and retirees Paul Roder (in white shirt) and Jesse Duet, state house of representatives. pictured above at a campaign event in Louisiana. ir... ;;u �• 12 DECEMBER 1992 SE2FMERSL0G Search Ends for Missing Sill Fishermen Five New Bedford fishermen are listed as missing and presumed dead by the U.S. Coast Guard after their vessel failed to return on time to the port of New Bedford, Mass. Atlantis Captain Francisco M. Barroquiero, First Mate An­ tonio de Pinho and Deckhand Joaqnim Caseiro were longtime SIU members, while Engineer Edgar Lobo and Cook John Barros recently signed on. Their boat was last seen by a fellow fishing vessel 45 miles south of Nantucket, Mass. on October 25. The Atlantis was due in port on October 29. Coast Guard search •• •'! .:• Barroqueiro, 32, is survived The port agent recalled that the by his wife, Rosa, and two crew had reported the fishing had children. De Pinho, 46, is sur­ been poor when the craft docked vived by his wife, Maria. They in Nantucket. have four children. Caseiro, 59, is 'Good Guys' survived by his wife, "The missing men were good They also have two Deolinda. fishermen and good family men," Lobo, 35, was the fatherchildren. of three Francois, who knew all of the is survived children. Barros, 43, missing men, said. "I personally his wife, Fatima. They also sailed with Caseiro. He was a by have three children. good union brother." Joaquin Caseiro Francisco M. Barroquiero and rescue operations began on spotted by the time the air anc October 31 after the 72-foot drag- water search ended November 4. "We still have no idea what ger was reported as overdue. No trace of the fishing boat was happened," Port Agent Henri Francois told the Seafarers LOG. "No slick, no wreckage, not even a board has been found. We just keep waiting." The Atlantis was equipped with survival suits for all the crew, an emergency positioning indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), a cellular telephone and other safety/survival gear. No mayday or EPIRB signal was given. Long Beach to Take Over OperaUon of Queen Mary '•10 SOS \NE NEED Cip .W: vms-tifQid No Problems Reported .5' •.. mB'm'm Family and friends last heard from the crew of Atlantis on Oc­ tober 23 when it docked in Nan­ tucket to repair its fresh water tank. Besides one crewmember reporting he got seasick from rough seas, there were no other problems noted by the men. Francois explained the twoday delay in beginning a search after the boat was late is stand­ ard procedure. "Most fishing trips last eight or nine days," he said. "Sometimes, the captain wants to get another thousand to two thousand pounds of fish before coming home. They'll Five New Bedford fishermen are presumed dead by the U.S. Coast stay out a few more days, then Guard after their vessel, the Atlantis, failed to return to port. head back." UIW members and officials gather at a rally to save the Queen Mary. The SIU's efforts to save both James Hankla issued a statement the tourism industry of Long which said the "underwater parts Beach, Calif, as well as thousands of the ship, including the viewing of jobs haven't gone to waste. box, are in good condition. . . . As of mid-November, the There are no indications of any Long Beach City Council was condition which would cause scheduled imminently to assume sudden failure of any underwater ownership and operation of the part." The report based on the divers' famed Queen Mary hotel and res­ taurant. The council has vowed to findings also said part of the crewmembers on the 52-foot ves­ keep the Queen Mary—on which ship's interior shaft alley needs SIU boatmen sailing with the sels have been the first to arrive to 1,200 members of the SlU-af- repair, but such work can be done Tampa Bay (Fla.) Pilots Associa­ rescue people from a capsized filiated United Industrial "in-water." With preventive tion are working for higher wages pleasure boat or help an ill pas­ Workers are employed—in the maintenance, the vessel "can and improved benefits after they senger or crewmember from a city, by its recent vote to prevent remain floating in her present recently ratified a new three-year sea-going vessel. sale of the ship to a foreign buyer. location for a minimum of three contract. The transfer of ownership more years." "We like the new contract," from the Long Beach Harbor The city has been taking bids said Delegate Jim Heatherly, Commission to the city council for management of the ship. who was selected by his fellow will mark the end of a tumultuous No Gambling for Now campaign. The commission SIU members to represent them On Election Day, citizens of agreed to give the ship to the city Long Beach narrowly voted in negotiations. "We appreciate at no cost and to contribute down a referendum which would getting a pay raise, but the in­ toward its renovation; but, the have allowed gambling on or near creased coverage in our benefits commissioners also waffled on the Queen Mary. The SIU had plan is just as important." whether or not the ship should be worked in behalf of its adoption. The Seafarers represents the sold to a buyer who might move A consultant hired by the port crewmembers who run four it overseas. The city council's had reported that allowing cardThe launch boat Ej^/nonf returns to launches that deliver pilots to and port vote ends that hedging. playing for stakes would Additionally, an erroneous in­ eliminate any need for public sub­ retum diem from deep sea vessels spection report issued in early sidies for the Queen Mary. The sailing in Tampa Bay. The St. Petersburg. (Jctober indicated the vessel im­ report stated that installation of an launches meet vessels at the sea Members also have to be mediately would have to be upscale, 50-table poker club, buoy to the bay, approximately an prepared in the event of an emer­ ^docked for millions of dollars combined with clubs for music, hour from the association's sta­ gency, whether it is on a ship one Boatman Jim Heatherly monitors in repairs. That report, done by comedy and billiards, could of the pilots is handling or aboard radio traffic while serving as dis­ tion on Egmont Key. Rados International Corp., was produce a net operating income of The boatmen calculate the in­ a pleasure craft. Many times patcher for Tampa Bay Pilots. contradicted by a follow-up in- $11.5 million per year. coming vessel's speed, draft and sp^tion which led U.S. Navy of­ UIW National Director Steve ficials (who were hired by the city Edney said he believes the berth time as well as tide and manager's office) to conclude referendum has a good chance of weather conditions to make sure that the 56-year-old ship is in fine being passed in the near future. the pilot can climb aboard the shape. In fact, Rados' findings in "People may have been afraid of larger ship to bring it safely into October flew in the face of, it this time, just because they the harbor. The same considera­ another Rados report issued in didn't understand the potentii tions are made when a pilot brings June, when the corporation said benefits," he said. "With a a vessel out to the sea buoy. the ship did not need to be stronger push, I think it will pass Another function of the boat­ drydocked for another three to the next time." five years. men is to track the comings and The Queen Mary sailed from TJie situation was resolved in 1936 to 1967, then was purchased goings of vessels in Tampa Bay. early November, when the city by the city. During World War II, A member monitors radio traffic hired International Diving Ser­ it served as a troop carrier. to know when vessels are moving vices for another survey of the in thearea which is surrounded on The UIW began representing Queen Mary. After that inspec­ workers at the 365-room Queen land by the cities of Tampa and Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McCXiay Oeft) shakes hands with Jeff Buck, tion, Long Beach City Manager Mary Hotel in 1970. Tampa Bay Pilots labor manager, upon completion of negotiations. Tampa Boatmen OK S-Year Pact iSS^ii ^ ' '<-1,' t/rj ' " £ -f 3/. ' ' 'If' •ikv- ; I •' • '\t' '.' • ^ •• •'• ' ' ; - %- �«!* sea" • ,^j:T*dM-<vr v -c/:<^;sS ,.y.v ?C.,'', , . i>' ;"1-'; • ••• • '• ('. DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG The Flag Mongers Then the Man LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Bill Daniels I've heard lots of talk on flag burning on the radio and on T.V. But nobody mentions flag selling which seems a lot worse to me. I know that Jefferson and Franklin must've tossed in their graves for true on the day that a price tag waj hanging by a string from the Red, White and Blue. They're selling our flag and all it represents. They're selling it for dollars; they're selling it for cents. They're selling it for profit; an anti-American Dream. Because they're selling out our country when they sell out the Merchant Marine. For some who earn their livelihoods working aboard ships, the work inspires poetryverses on the importance of a U.S. merchant fleet, reflections on the dangers of seafaring and the mysteries of the sea and America's Great Lakes. Those who wait at home while their family members sail also, on occasion, turn to poetry. On this page, the LOG presents a collection of poems submitted by four Seafarers and two wives ofSIU members. (This poem was written while Brother Daniels sailed on the OMI Missouri. It is his second contribution to the Seafarers LOG. "Rollin' With the Swells" was published in Ae May 1992 issue.) 13 by Trina Plununer There are the children in my care, my growing daughter, time to share. She wants a perm, nothing's fair. My little boy, tousled hair. Big strong muscles. A teddy bear. Of course the house with work to do. Laundry, shopping, dishes, too. The years, the car, bugs to shoo. My days are filled with lots to do. These days—I get through. But my nights are filled with all alone. I'm waiting for the telephone. That call will come from far away. So here I am, here I'll stay. Then the man comes home from the sea. My husband, my lover, my children's daddy. (Trina Plummer is the wife of SIU member Roger Plummer who sails aboard the MAY Ranger.) Night of Seven Gales by Michael Cusbman Sailor's Anthem by Steven M. Dickson . v.'j;?,. As the day grew long, the winds grew strong. And the sea turned to an angry gray. Black clouds came a rollin'. To sailors of the future, we sing this song of deeds, of men who went before us of men who went to sea. In times gone past they roamed the world when others just stood still. They brought the things that helped mankind. Pray we always will. [As the sun was setting in the graying sky, the crew looked out with knowing eyes. No land in sight, nowhere to hide. We're in for the ride. So hang on men, hang on tight We're in for one hell of a night. The sails were lowered and every­ thing tied down tight. For there are those who see no need for the U.S. merchant fleet. Of ships and men who need to sail ' ' to help our land compete fev with foreign flags which now abourui across the seven seas. Foreign ships whose masters are guided by the greed of fat and wealthy owners on sailing men they feed. And think of those who walked these decks not so long ago. Who paid our dues with sweat and blood their numbers were not few. The old salt growled red sky this morning. You sailors best take warning. There'II be a storm a coming soon, we all could be doomed. Get ready men. Get ready to fight for the ship and for your life. . "•.••^4 VV . • ! •& ' The storm it hit us with all its might, and I'm here to tell ya we put up a good fight. The pounding waves crashed upon us breaking man and bones. A few men were washed away to the watery grave dfOavey Jones. More than any silver more than any gold for if we stand together, a brotherhood of all. Mariners will weather wind and rain and squall. For our flag must be kept flying so we will never fall. (Brother Dickson sails as a cook/baker from the port of San Francisco. An SIU member since 1991, he most recently sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) by Emily A. Larson My only competiton is of these great lakes of five. The sailors call them "she" and "her,' and love them all their lives. They talk about her beauty, and the way she reflects the sun. The songs she sings are sweet and true, "Show me a woman that's won!" Sea Maiden li •4. V 4 The sailors say "she's in our blood,' these lakes of jive we love. Every year she calls them back, like a turtle dove. My husband gets so restless, when her call is near. My only competition— the lakes he loves so dear. (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SIU member David V. Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise. She has written several poems which have been published in previous issues of the Seafarers LOG.) Ten PM and All's Serene What is it What is it What is it ' , ..I • by Christopher Robert Chubb by Michael Cnshman Americans from near and far who came when country called. Who went to rest beneath the waves we owe a debt to all. The Great Lakes w: She was a piratetess standing in the midnight sun Her hair as wild and tangled as seaweed flowing to her waist Her eyes as piercing as daggers Her shirt bulged like a chestfiill of treasures A seafaring beauty she be But as dangerous as an angry sea Her charm was as enchanting as the sea She brought princes and kings to their knees But it was the sea that called her name Sea maiden come to me. / know Some peace and quiet While out there is fresh fallen snow As I feel The warmth, and light of simply, the fireplace of Great Lake shores, mortar and stone and near distant are body of water waves which modestly sound and no place... I need... nor want... to go. (Brother Cushman, an 8-year member, sails the Great Lakes as a deckhand aboard the Medusa Challenger.) (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most recent­ ly aboard the USNS Silas Bent. The Seafarer of 14 years is a prolific poet who contributes his work regularly to the Seafarers LOG.) • - �it' • 14 •i-Xii'- • M!Bmai992 SBWMBISLOB S- The American Mariner: Workhorse Of ASC's Great Lakes Fleet famous in the upper regionsof the Lakes. "The Mariner is one of the best vessels in the Great Lakes fleet," noted Algonac Patrolman Don Thornton after meeting it in Toledo, Ohio recently. "The crewmembers all get along and rarely is there a problem on board." Two of the crewmembers who make a strong effort to get along are ABAVatchman Dave Barber and Second Cook Page Kurtz, husband and wife. In previous years, the couple has sailed on separate ships and relied on cel­ lular phones to communicate. However, for the third straight season, they caught jobs on the same ship. "It's absolutely wonderful," Kurtz told the Seafarers LOG. "We maybe see each other one Wiper Moshin A. Harhara secures hour a day because one of us is an engineroom hatch. sleeping while the other is work­ Bosun Robert Eckley (right) Indicates to Deckhand Chad Johnston ing, but it is comforting to know he is there. which can of paint he needs. "The greatest feeling any mariner has is loneliness for his Keeping an eye on the American family. For us, that has been Mariner's mooring lines is relieved." AB/Watchman Jeff Stockman. After upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during the winter of 1989-90, the couple returned to Al­ gonac to ship out They threw in for jobs aboard the Nicolet and got them, which allowed Kurtz and Barber to sail togetheron the Lakes for the first time. Kurtz related how she wanted Barber, a 23-year veteran on the Lakes, to come ashore so they could spend more time with each other when they got married al­ most four years ago. "Instead, I went to sea. It shows you have to be careful what you pray for." The American Mariner, named in honor of its operating company and the people who sail aboard it, primarily hauls iron ore )ellets to steel mills located along akes Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. It made its maiden voyage in Checking the galley board is QMED Kassim 8. Abduila ties the During a brief respite, QMED Deckhand Mohammed Shaibi 1980. Masood Elgirsh waits for a ride. tightens hatch covers. engineroom hoist into position. Gateman Musid "Arf El Modhji. A familiar sight on the Great Lakes is the SlU-crewed American Mariner. The 723-foot sqlf-unloader is one of the workhorses of the American Steamship Company fleet be­ cause of its size and abilities. $' M.' '•i.-rr- • I ' . V?'!.'?"! l' ' - ' i^r: ' |sii' t '0 : :\ ^ •-.V - i'.' ' .=• ••,' iS-;•-••• ' ••.'•'•' -• The American Mariner is flexible enough that it can sail the winding Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland as a relief for its smaller sister ship, the American Republic; yet it also can handle the rough weather SlU VP Byron Kelley Poor Economy Causes Early Close Named to Port Pane! Of Great Lakes Sailing Season The winter layup of the Great month of October were down for weather over the summer affected The Wayne County (Mich.) Lakes fleet has begun with little the second straight month. The the amount of western coal used Commission appointed Byron prospect of an extended sailing combined shipments of iron ore, by Detroit Edison, Wager said. Kelley, SIU vice president for season. coal and stone in October fell 6 "We had a moderate summer so the Great Lakes, as a member of The culprit this year is not the percent from its level a year ear­ there were no hot days and no the Detroit-Wayne County Port weather but the economy. "It is lier. The September totals were rush on power caused by air con­ Commission. very unlikely that we will be sail­ down 2.8 percent from the same ditioners. Less coal was ordered Kelley is the first repre­ ing into January," Jim Wager, month in 1991. so less was delivered." sentative of a labor organization vice president for traffic with the The cooler summer also 'Economy Soft' appointed to serve on the port SlU-contracted American Steam­ means the average water "The whole economic situa­ commission in its 25-year his­ ship Company (ASC), told the temperature on the Lakes has tion is softer than people wanted tory. He received the unanimous Byron Kelley was appointed to the Seafarers LOG. to admit," Wager stated. To em­ been down this fall. "The support of the 18 county com­ Detroit-Wayne County Port Com­ That sentiment was echoed by phasize his point. Wager noted temperatures are three to four missioners. mission. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president the closing of Sharon Steel—one degrees lower than normal," the The port commission con­ for the Great Lakes. "There has of the plants to which ASC ASC official noted. "Although sists of five members. Two are metropolitan area. been a slowdown in cargo," Kel­ we haven't seen it yet, ice could Kelley started his maritime ley noted."We don't see anything delivered iron ore. appointed by the county com­ Detroit Edison provided come quicker." mission, two others are selected career with the Tug, Firemen, moving after the first of the year." another cutback in ASC vessel Layup Dates Oilers and by the mayor of Detroit, and the Linesmen, services when the power com­ Dry Bulk Loads Down ASC plans call for the Indiana last one is named by the gover­ Watchmen Protective Associa­ Harbor and American Republic pany started a new inventory pro-^ Even the monthly reports is­ nor of Michigan. It is charged tion, AFL, in 1951. That union to continue sailing on the lower gram calling for less coal to be with increasing business and en­ became the Inland Boatmen sued by the Lakes Carriers As­ Lakes and be the last vessels to tie hancing the maritime commerce Union of the Great Lakes when sociation, which monitors the stockpiled over the winter, ac­ up. The Indiana Harbor is ex­ in the area. The members over­ it merged with the SIU in 1961. movements and loads carried by cording to Wager. pected to dock for the winter While snow recently hit the December 27, while the see the operation of several ter­ He has worked in various U.S.-flag vessels on the Great minals for domestic and foreign capacities with the union since, Lakes, reflected the downturn. Lakes, ice had not started forming American Republic is due to traffic along the Detroit River in becoming Great Lakes vice The association announced that in the shipping channels by the cease operations for the season dry-bulk commodity loadsfor the end of November. Yet, the December 31. the Detroit-Wayne County president in 1990. - -•r*':''u:5..-i*- V-•_ 5-''M �' I "-l-'.,"'^-.';' DECEMBER 1992 i' liii: Making sure the landing area is secure is Chief Mate Jerome J. Dorman. The rescue helicopter sur­ veys the StonewallJackson, then it lowers onto land­ ing area on barge 1-F created by the crew so it can come to the aid of the injured mariner. -J '• SOFARBIStOe •r-VvfeiV;-. IS Seafarers make every effort Seafarers LOG with the to maintain safety in the con­ photographic story of how a duct of their work assignments U.S. Marine Coips helicopter as shipboard jobs are among the landed on the ship to airlift most dangeous of any profes­ Second Engineer Bob Bradley sion. However, there are times after he suffered an eye injury. when an accident will happen. The Stonewall Jackson was Serious injuries take on an a day's sail west of Gibraltar on added sense of urgency when June 5 when Bradley suffered they occur at sea. While a fac­ the injury while worldng in the tory worker, restaurant cook or engineroom. Captain Dennis truck driver can be rushed to the O'Laughlin radioed the USS nearest hospital, a merchant Iwo Jitna, a helicopter carrier mariner does not have that ac­ which had steamed eastbound cessibility. He or she must past the merchant ship earlier depend on the crew's first aid that day. training, as taught at the Paul Four helicopters were dis­ Hall Maritime Center for patched with one landing on Training and Education. Crew- barge 1-F of the Jackson. A members have to be able to sta­ flight surgeon examined Brad­ bilize the situation until the ley and determined he should vessel arrives in port or a be airlifted to the Naval hospi­ helicopter or another vessel is tal at Rota, Spain for treatment. available to transport the in­ LaGrange reported Bradley jured party to a shore-based met the ship when it arrived in medicd facility. Newport News, Va. to collect Such an operation took his gear. The engineer said he place recently aboard the received additional treatment Stonewall Jackson, a LASH in Washington, D.C. He added vessel operated by Waterman he did not suffer any permanent Steamship Corp. AB Stanley damage to the eye and would be LaGrange provided the | sailing again soon. '"-''if'#,' Scanning the sky for the Marine helicopters are Bosun William Davis(left) and Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux. • 5k:'^ ; 4'V."' 'v.'- -<• 1#, •' -'y 'L- . .I' "4;. ' -y.' • ••l-'M'./'-'i.;. -v' i SH 'if/ : As the Marines (in helmets) head for Bradley, his fellow crewmembers watch the 4)roceedings. From the left are Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux, Third Mate Steven Roberto, Bosun Bill Davis, Capt. Dennis O'­ Laughlin, Cadet Fred Castonguay, medical personnel. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman, Chief Engineer William James and QMED Walter Chancey. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman leads the medical crew to the Jackson deck. - we'-f' Takeoff is near as a flight crewmember verifies nothing has been left on the Jackson. A'' "i, �;>K:^iic • AaMBBaMaai 4 ^v, P 16 iifiRiiSii^.:-..,., r- ' Kcamen rasz i^xmeaim SEAFUttKSlM }'•',:•• —,. '•, 'V • ''-, , . 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Submitted to the 5ea/arers LOG by Chief Steward Kris Hopkins, the photographs on these two pages capture life aboanl the liquid natural gas carrier, one of the eight such ships in the fleet of Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). In the minutes of recent shipboard meetings submitted by Hopkins, who serves as the ship's union reporter/secretary, crewmembers noted the ship was "looking real good" thanks to the crew's efforts. Bosun Bill Darley echoed these sentiments and expressed his thanks to the crew for a "pleasant and professional atmosphere." Return­ ing bosun Tom Brooks, in subsequent . .., » *^ . MiiF - ,A,.>-..., ship's minutes, also reported all is going well aboard the Gemini. Seafmer Hopkins, who graduated from the Lundeterg School's top-level training session for stewards—the lecertification course—^last year, asked ihat the photos taken by Brother Fujiwara, who sails as a steward assis­ tant, be displayed in the LOG and shared with the rest of the membership. A 95,084 gross ton vessel with a 125,000 cubic meter capacity, the LNG carrier loads its cargo in Arun or Bontang, Indonesia and discharges the liq­ uid natural gas in one of four Japanese ports—Himeji, Osaka, Tobata or Nagoya. The Gemini, which was built in 1978, is one of eight liquid natural gas carriers in the ETC fleet. The New York-based company runs the only U.S.-flag shipping operation engaged in the foreign-port-to-foreign-port trades. ETC's fleet has been carding liquid natural gas from Indonesia to Japan since 1977. V V. r> iSMi ' ' X ~ V it- t "V ^i'• X^;.7.v - ' .V. A • :'.ft'-'' ,. ' .1 *.. Wffix mm M& **i ' - t "SiixiSi RIGHT With the breads ready, Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon tums his attention to preparing another aspect of the meal. BELOW RIGHT Fellow crew­ members rate SA Shawn Fujiwara's salad bar as "Num­ ber One." BELOW From left to right are members of the LNG Gemini's galley crew: Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon, SA Jon-Jon Damphier, SA Shawn Fujiwara, Chief Steward Kris Hopkins and SA Kim Stephenson. ''X ^V:! 1)^:- lilil iiiWIiil SmixSm :A|ii||i||iiiip|i I >\<t f;iX;-S.7= •' .;--xruf: - • .. •;• ,7', :• 'miymyMMrn' -ixJ.'xv..::' XvX" k'C- • :'kiy| 4 77i?1S ym- , ^ mm mi .-. .-..'ft . 1 i S-^A,; , 'j^mk �mxHOBum O- saauiERSijOB To Our New Pensioners .. . Thanks for a Job Well Done T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Fourteen of the new pensioners sailed in the deep sea division, while the other four sailed in the inland division. Brief biographical sketches of these new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA m i-^-.- - LOUIS AL­ LELUIA, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Vineland, 4.J., he sailed in the deck department. In 1982, Brother Alleluia completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Azusa, Calif. ' • •• M'-}' THOMAS BONNER, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Quitman, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bonner served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Eight Mile, Ala. BILLY BROWN, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Alabama and sailed in the steward department. Brother Brown has retired to Seattle. It:!|:^.f;'i.. JOHN FORBES, 62, joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Forbes served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still lives in Mobile. VICTOR GON­ ZALEZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in his native Puer­ to Rico. In 1981 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School, improv­ ing his rating to cook and baker. Brother Gonzalez resides in Condado, P.R. WILLIAM HAWKINS, 69, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Bom in New Madrid, Mo., he graduated from the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Haw­ kins has rctiied to San Fiaitoisco. :vU'>:v;r-i-.;-•• i-:: ••r"/yv„ . •.1^ - p.. deck department. Boatman Frazee has retired to Groves, Texas. Each month in the Seafarers LOG. the nams of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These t^ and wo^have sened the maritime industry welt, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CHARLES HESTER, 65, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Greenville, S.C. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hester served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947, then served in the Navy from '48 to '65. He lives in New Orleans. ERNESTO MARDONES, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New York. A native of Chile, he sailed in the engine department ! bother Mardones in 1978 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Homestead, Fla. JOSEPH MCDOUGAL, 71, joinesd the union in 1951 in the jort of Houston. Bom in Philadelphia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother McDougal served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1948. He lives in Santa Ana, Calif. tive sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Self resides in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. ^olan completed the bosun recertification course at the .undeberg School. He has retired jto Pensacola, Ra. WINDELL SAUNDERS, 65, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in his native Bal­ timore, 15 years before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Saunders served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He has retired to Baltimore. THOMAS SELF, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. The Virginia na­ INLAND CHARLES BRANNGN, 63, joined the union in 1981 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Brannon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He lives in Belhaven, N.C. JAMES FRAZEE, 62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. The Louisiana native sailed in the OLLICE FILLINGIM, 62, joined the union as a deep sea member in 1947 in his native Mobile^ Ala. He sailed in the deck department. In 1955, Boatman Fillingim con­ verted his union book to iuland" and continued sailing in the deck department. He still calls Mobile home. » I DONALD JOE MOR­ GAN, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Ra. Bom in Winthrop, Ark., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Morgan also had a 25year career in the U.S. Army, serving from 1947-72. He resides in Newport News, Va. Marine Cooks & Stewards (MCS) under the Employee Retirement Income Secunty Act of 1974 (EKlUAl. Basic Financial Statement FLOYD PAYTON, 66, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bom in Sanford, N.C. and sailed in the steward department. In 1988, Brother Payton com­ pleted the steward recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Payton resides in Norfolk. BERNARD SABERON, 67, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of the Philippine Islands, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Saberon in 1980 graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Port Mon­ mouth, N.J. UBIE NOLAN, 62, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native Mobile, Ala. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, he resumed his maritime career as a member of the deck department. In 1981, Brother BcnetiB under the pl»n 5,53^ administrative eapense^ and $1 %l"862KSenS^d'to pirticipants and tenefieiaries. A total of 1,920 persons riehl SeSoSpK the end of'the plan fear, altou^ n« all of the» pei^s^ ye -™«d ngW earnings from investments of $1,720,748 and other income of $28,616. Minimum Funding Standards Anaetnary'sstatementshon-sthatenonghtnoneywaseontribntedtotheplantokeepltfnndedlnaccordanee with the minimum funding Standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additipnai information You have the right to receive a copy of the fiill 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 ^ ,r 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan 4. Service provider and trusjtee information To obi^n a'^^y ^^Ttoll annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr^ick Marrone who ^ mtX aSiSi 5201 AmhW camp Spring MD 20746, (301) 899^5^ lhasge m cuvcr coovine costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $ .10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabiUties of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expensesof the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report tom the plan administrator, AesetSToSeLnts and accompanyingnoteswiUbeincludedaspartofthat report. Thechargetocover copying costs given above does not include a charge for thecopying of these portions of the report because these ^rtions areSshed without charge. You also have the legally protected right toexamine the annual report at the mam office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in wShineton DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Reaueste to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Braefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $284,908, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" — the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1, 1991; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. _ Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,193,567 as shown on the financial statements is $340,441 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. \J' �M\ ''••hm SW members and their friends and families saSt' their greetings to loved ones and shipmates thit hoiiday season. The greetings appear on this ^ page and thefoUowing three pages and are iistedin alphabeticai prder by the name of the individual sending the message. To the Staff at HISS and SIU Thanks for all the educational op­ portunities you have provided. G^ To Class 464/March '92 FOWT Class Wish you guys the best. Keep it in bless you all and Merry Christmas. Charles W. Boles the water and keep it afloat. Gordon F. Adams III (Jersey, To Scottle Aubusson, ail port aoents and Seafarers shippedfrom Chicago To Rebecca, Joseph, Patricia, William, Robert Jr.,Harry andNancy My heartiest best wishes to all of Hope that you all have a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. you for a holiday season filled with Let this greeting be considered your happy hours and smooth sailing in '93. Remembering you, always, Christmas gift. Gerry Borozan Robert C. Adams Sr. To all my deep sea drinking partners To Bllnda Clark May this greeting find you and Merry Xmas and Happy New yours safe, happy and healthy— Year. Enrique (Kako) Agosto Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. "Tiny" Boudreaux ToAIValente Dearest Alfie, Today, as it started to snow... I could only think of you To BigBerth Your merchant marine hero. ... It must've been all those fl^es Love, blowin' around! Merry, Merry Charles Bouware Christmas. Lisa Allard To Tugboat Tim Merry Xmas to the Santa in my To the Golden Guys of the Old Fruit life who always gives me love and Pier, Locust Point (you know who you happiness. Happy New Year, Happy are) Anniversary. I love you. This deadline's tomorrow. . Steamboat Annie (Brenno) We're at sea. I kinda forgot it was November. There aren't too many autumn leaves out my porthole. God To Chuck and Josle Menard Merry Xmas, Happy New Year to bless you guys. Lisa Allard the best parents in Ogdensburg, New York. Thank you for always being To all SlUbrothers, sisters and their there. I love you! families Anna Menard Brenno The best of holiday wishes to all my seafaring friends and family. May To Anna the forthcoming year bring fair winds May this holiday bring us the love and following seas to all. Peace. and happiness that you've given to NatAllin me these past 14 years. Harry says to say hi to Harriett. To brothers, sisters and families Tim Brenno Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year to everyone. Good sailing To Brockhaus family with you. Hey guys! Merry Christmas you Ronald Aubuchon and family radical dudes. Have a righteous New Year. I'll see y'all soon. P.S. Don't party too much. Love, Charlie Brockhaus To Glenn Paul Baker Sr. Hey, dad. Merry Christmas. Keep your feet outta the water and the wind in your face. See ya around July '93. Your son, with love. Glenn Paul Baker Jr. To Sonja Marie Clements And the wind whispered to the trees "It is because of you, my friend, that my song can finally be heard." Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays toyou and your family. God bless you wherever you may be. 1 miss you. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (Q-Man) To Double Jay and the Jay Wipers X-Man, Mad Max, Festy Pete, Stormin Norman, Special K and Double Jay: The black gang rules! Never forget that we were moldedout of fire and steam. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (T-Rat, now Q-Man) To Manuel Bases Papa, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. I'm gonna miss you this holiday season, and I'm a big girl now. I love you, Pogi! Samantha Lee A. Basas ToRJNJr. Wherever you go, my heart sails with you. I'll marry you December 23,199?—no matter what. Joy to the world and God bless you. Forever your love, Laurie (Bernard) To the Deck Department aboard the SS Constitution Mele Kalikimaka! To a great deck gang. Thanks foranother year of a job well done. Aloha! elide Christopher Best To some wonderful seafaring friends Merry Christmas! Still riding the outer waves and working on calming the inner ones. Thanks to you. Smooth sailing. Cynthia (Looney Tunes Cynthia) Caster To the Casto Family Season's greetings from afar. I love you all veiy much. I miss you and can't wait to see you. God bless you all. Kim Casto To Jim Porter Season's greetings, sweetheart. I miss you and can't wait to see you. I love you with all my heart and soul. Kim Casto To my wife and to all Seafarers To my wife and everyone who knows me, I want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I want to thank the Seattle union hall for everything. Take care. Your friend, Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Sanders My sweetheart, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Happy New Year for us both. I'm sorry I'm not there with you, but I am there spiritually. I love you so much, and I'll see you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Chris Curtis (DM To my former shipmates Wishing all of you good health To all my union brothers and sisters and happy retirement. Merry Happy holidays to all, asea or Christmas and a Happy New Year to ashore, in the spirit of fraternity and all! solidarity. Bert Chapman Bill Daniels To ex-shipmates and friends To my dear family and friends Merry Christmas and a Happy Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli New Year. Makahiki Hon '93. Cruising the great Paul Chattey Hawaiian Islands. Aloha, Dana M.K. Darval To Steve, Donna and Don, Mikey, Tommy, and friends at PIney Point and ToDonMontoya on thee White white Ships Wishing you a happy holiday Hope the holidays find you home with your loved ones; butt ifif \you must season as we sail the world apart. The be at sea, I hope that the Christmas oceans are between us, but our love spirit is sailing with you. I'm home will never stop. Remember, you are for Christmas—^keep in touch! Love, always with me. Donna DeCesare Judi Chester To MarltesDizon ToWeltonand Jean Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you a Merry Christmas New Year to my loved ones Mariz and a happy and prosperous New and Tess. Daddy loves you so much. Year. Romy Dizon W. (Mr. C) Chestnutt To all SIU members, active and retired To all fellow Seafarers who fleabag Happy holidays. Good job done their lives between ships during Gulf crisis. Keep the pressure Hotel-ed Christmas on Washington. God bless the SIU. A-away by the cut fleabagged John Doyle pine There's smelt an old home To all Seafarers To KImberly Krichman May all your Xmas's be merry. Merry Christmas Princess! I love Where children were never The Duke (Duet) and miss you bad. Can't wait to be alone. next to you. Be safe. God bless you. By year-ears she's far-ar To Benny Guttlerez and family Love, And yet she feels near. Merry Christmas and a Happy .Charles (Charlie Bear) Christopher R. Chubb New Year. Brockhaus Jake and Darlene Dusich To all Seafarers To Andre Wilcox A Merry Christmas and the best To Eddie Gomez and family Merry Christmas buddy. Tighten Merry Christmas and a Happy up every chance you get. See you at New Year ever to all the Seafarers, active and retired. New Year. the hall at the end of March. Willie Cichocke Jake and Darlene Dusich Chuck (Popeye) Brockhaus To Danal Clotter To Clifford Scott and family To Deborah, Eric and Richard My beloved brother and family, Merry Christmas and a Happy Though we are sometimes far apart, our love for one another is real­ may God bless you all in this New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ly never far away. With love on Christmas holiday season and in Christmas Day. God bless the SIU many years to come. Felipe Clotter To Rey Magpale and family and keep it strong. Merry Christmas and a Happy Your husband and daddy To all SIU officials and members New Year. (Ervin I. Bronstein) A very Merry Xmas and a Jake and Darlene Dusich prosperous New Year, especially to To mom and all my family and relatives my old shipmates, both active and To Jake and LIta Dusich ill Health and happiness to all—and retired. Merry Christmas and a Happy also to all friends and Seafarers. May Steven Lee Coker New Year. we have peace in our time and Jake and Darlene Dusich freedom from hunger worldwide. Stanley Coles Bill Burke To Albert Merry Christmas and a Happy To Ray Lau New Year. I love you. Merry Christmas and a Happy Mary Coles New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich To Mike Ortiz Best wishes to you and yours from To Dionisio Muyco To members of the Cape Clear the East Coast gang. Mike should be Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you all who we love so coming back to the West Coast ship­ New Year. much a Merry Xmas and a Happy ping soon. Jake and Darlene Dusich New Year 1993.Good luck you guys. Fred Collins Mr. & Mrs. Carlos H. Canales To Yen M. Huey and family To all Seafarers Merry Christmas and a Happy To all our brother and sister Seafarers Our most profound prayer is that Warmest aloha and holiday greet­ each brother and sister have the gift New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ings! of good health during Noel and the Feliciano (Phil) and Betty S. coming year and the years to come. Canon, Shawn Philip Canon and Amen. Linda Rotter-Canon Clarence (Bud) Cousins and family, and Jimmy (our dog) •ii'X-J'y'-} '•} l.' v; �20 SEAFARERSLOa ToJoAnnBataln Wishing you the best for the holiday season. Have a wonderful time and a Happy New Year. We miss you, Jerry, Bertha and Kim (Effinger) To Paula PIttson In this time of love and hope, I wish for one prayer to come true. Paula, I love you so much. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans To Paula Pittson Paula, you're a fine girl what a good wife you would be those eyes could steal this sailor from the sea. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans • v%; ToR.A.W.Jr. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Baby, I missyou very much! I love you . . . always and forever... Sandy (Evans) DECBHIBBK1992 To all my soaftsrlng friends at sea and ashore Have a very Merry Christmas anc a Happy New Year. May you all con tinue smooth sailing. Kris A. Hopkins To formor shipmates Wishing you a holiday season filled with happy memories of our seagoing days. Best new year's wishes for all Seafarers. Bob Kelner To SIU brothers and sisters As I think back over the past Xmas holidays while being a member of the SIU, I can honestly say, "they were the best years in my entire life." joined the SIU with a great deal oi motivation and drive, but the vita To Mariano Gonzalez and family Merry Xmas and Happy New ingredient that my personality lacker was direction. And that's what the Year in these holidays. William Gonzalez SIU shared with me, and I'll always treasure it. Along with direction came To Sixto Rodriguez and family the understanding that "life's Merry Xmas and Happy New process, so enjoy it" and "become Year in tfiese holidays. life-long learner." Thanks for all o' William Gonzalez your support. I couldn't have done without you. Merry Xmas and hap­ To Mr. Monserrate Salida piest of holidays. God Bless. Yours A happy holiday to you and your truly, wife, Luz Maria. David K. Horton William Gonzalez To all active and retired Seafarers To all Seafarers andtheir families May God's blessings bring peace May God send you all help from and love to this troubled world His holy place. May He grant your through the birth of Jesus, His son hearts' desires and lend His aid to aT crucifixion, resurrection and under­ your plans. standing this holiday season. Domingo Gordian Mildred House ToDirkVisser It has been so long ago since we last shipped together and I want to say, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert L Kennedy To ail SlU members who were In Subic Bay, Philippines We were sorry that Subic Nava Base had to go this year. My eldest brother, who is the current senate president of the Philippines, fought for the retention of the base, but only one vote of the former senate chief whom he ousted last year made the base go this year. Merry Xmas to al of you overseas since 1986. Deo Gonzales To my family and friends Holiday i loliday greetings to my daughter Anita in Erie, Pa., my daughter To Charlie (Jo-Jo) Schenher Hope you have a MerryChristmas Sandra, my wife Mary, my friem and a Happy New Year. I'm on theSS Vince Ratcliff and all officials and SIU personnel. UST Pacific. Write when you can. Leonard Grove Ralph A. Fann To John G.Katsos Old man of the world: where have you been, where are you and where are you going? I think of you time and again. Many happy returns on your To Fred Jensen A message to tell you how much ventures. Write whenever you can. we miss you this Christmas. Wish Your friend. Hector Guilbes you were home with us this year ant To all former shipmates eveiy year. Wishing everyone the healthiest Sandra and Charles Jensen and happiest holiday season possible. One minute silence for all departed To ail SiU and MEBA District 2 brothers former shipmates. Wishing you all the blessings o; John (Zero) Fedesovich Toall As we received our Christmas God with peace, health, love and hap­ bonus of '91, we each shed a tear and piness, including Red Campbell ant To Thomas C. Finnerty a pause...Now we know there is a Tim Sullivan. Merry Xmas and a From one generation of Seafarers to the other, I wish you my very best Santa Claus! Thanks, happy holidays, Happy, Happy New Year. Always remember you all. Sincerely, smooth sailing and God bless. this holiday season, father. Evaristo (Varo) Jimenez Eugene and Evelyn Hall Keith W. Finnerty To John Patrick D'Alessandro May the joy of this holiday season be with you, as you are in my heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love you. Wendy Gail Fearing ^-''••'^.UL::;';;:--"'", i, I •! " 1:,\ .rg^ly ft.i-M;?';,"'-,'.. ••^'•V • I To Charlie Howeii and all seamen Happy holidays. We miss you Our prayers are with you and all men at sea. I know because I have l)een there. Have a good trip. James T. Howeli To Simeon "Sammy" F.Ureta To Linda and Twyia Harrison Good health, God bless, and a Season's greetings. Happy happy holiday season. holidays and a good year to come. Ureta and Flaspollerfamilies George Harrison To my wife Zenaide and my son Marcone and my daughters Michele and Mariana A very special welcome to my wife and children to the United States. I also wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Maurice Formonte To Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. W. Baldwin Happy holidays and thank you for all your love and support over the years and in this U.S. merchant marine. Your son, James Garland Heatherly To Mrs. Gentry Moore Mrs. Moore, please accept my respects and the best of all holiday To Brian Fountain The best Christmas is Christmas wishes. I will miss Gentry and with you, daddy. We're glad you're remember him forever. Sincerely, James Garland Heatherly home. Merry, Merry Christmas. Love, Rachel, Justin and Cody To Capt. GeorgeHenderson Merry Chiistmas, George. From Fountain your brother, Ben Henderson to shipmates of the '50s It's been a long time and I miss To Billy G. Hill Sr. Dad, we love you and miss you. those good days. Merry Christmas to Hope you have a Merry Christmas all those that I had the privilege of sailing with so many years ago. and Happy New Year. May God bless you and keep you safe. Love you, Smooth sailing. Kay, Kenny, Miclmel, Laura and Harry French B.J. Hill To Seafarers andfamilies worldwide Don't forget the true meaning of this season. God sent his only son to die in our place. Happy Holy Day to To DonaldGebbia all. Merry Christmas to the seaman of Tracy Hill my life, the sweetest gift you already gave when you made me your wife. To Mary Hoiiey and family Miss you and love you always. Here we are in '92.1 m sitting here Sharon Gebbia in the bamboo hut without you. Drinking a cerveza, thinking about To ailactive andretired members you, but I guess Maria willhave to do. Best wishes to you and yours this Love ya. Merry Xmas. special holiday season. You can write Larry Holley^ me at 1208 Union Ave., Town of Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Ernie Gibbons To ail Seafarers Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—and to be safe out there! Richard Kent To my dad, Lyie M. Klohn Hope you have a happy holiday season. Love always. Your son. Jack H. Klohn To Kathy Chester Hope your holidays turn out to be the best ever. Love, Mark Knapp To former shipmates Peace, love, high overtime, and lots of jobs for all. Roger: Hi boss! Mick: Forgiveness. George: It all meant nothing. Chi^Cook Joanne (Knight) To Michelle, Tammy and Lisa Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year. All my best wishes to you all. You are the three most important things in my life. I miss you and love you very much and hope to see you soon. Mark Konikowski To my family at sea and on the beach May peace, jc joy, good will and good friends be yours every day in the year. Scott Kreger To Kyle Phillips Hi Kyle. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your granny said you were a good boy, soSanta said he would come see you. Love, Uncle Vincent and Aunt Margaret Kuhl ToKeliJohnKirby Hi Kell. We wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We love you very much. Love, To Vera, Lynette, Veronia Johns A special season'sgreetings to the Grand Pa and Grand Ma Kuhl latiies and love of my life. May GtK bless you throughout this holiday To Petra Kurpeski season. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays are far and few that I New Year. can spend with you Kenneth B. Johns This year you won't be alone Because baby, I'll be home! To Denise Johnson, Scott and Teneiva I'm sorry I could not be there with You are the best, for the rest... you these holidays and birthtlays, but of my life. Ralph B. Kurpeski my heart always will be. Happy holidays to all. Michael S. Johnson To Hilda Johnson and family I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sam Johnson To RattrlaF. Lacy (Chit Chat) Merry Christmas. Remember, do To my brother and sister Seafarers all the good you can, by all the means Wisshing you and your families a you can, in all the ways you can, at all happy holiday season and a very the times you can, to ^1 the people jrosperous, healthy and happiness- you can, as long as ever you can. illed New Year. Ramona F. Lacy Leroy Jones To all my old friends To Mom (Mrs. V.M. Jordan) Season's greetings to those that "Every Time" — Where the pres­ are still sailing and those that are sures of time and schedules seem a retired. I miss you all and sincerely million miles away, and love is al­ wish you good health and a happy ways near, the Lord add a blessing to ife. see the next day. Jean LaCorte Jerome Jordan 0 Bruce Kent and family Merry Xmas, buddy. Hope you lave a Happy New Year. I hear you ^mnily's growing. Congratulations! Doug and Steve Lahonde To Mre. RoseHail Season's Greetings! ^0 Ditty Oie' Ditty John G, Katsos The best Christmas present is you leing home with me and our sons.T oJuanReinosa ove you with all the love in my heart. Season's Greetings! ' four blushing bride, John G. Katsos Kasandra (Lechel) shipmates on the Ame/fcan Mariner omi If I don't see you before—I want oliday greetings to all my to wish you a very Merry Christmas Hends, wherever you are. and a Happy New Year. Henry L Lee Lenny Kauti •••Jl •'I �99e» DECBHIBai 1992 ToJIIIandKaclyn Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Lindsay To Donalds. Ling Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. Thanks for the run­ ning around! Love always, Dave J. Ling To my wife and children Christmas is here, and all will be happy. Children open their gifts and praise the Lord. I'm far away, but always remember, I'll love you forever. Charles D. Lore -%S' SEM^AKBSLOG 21 To Anthony Leo and ShoiegangimambereatPRMMi Season's greetings to all. Wishing each and every one a very prosperous Xmas and healthy New Year. Bless­ ings to all. A. Minors To Laurie Here's to the first of many together. Every day has been a ' holiday since I met you. May that Christmas glow stay with us all year. Ray Nowak To Brother Gladstone Ford and Brother Jasper Anderson and family Season's greetings to you and your family members. Have a happy and most joyous holiday. God bless you all. A. Minors at PRMMI Shoregang To Marisol Perez I would like to send this greeting to my wife, Marisol Perez, who stood by me in my seven years of sailing. ToMaryTologa The holidays won't be the same Meny Christmas "babe." Love al­ without you. V^ere are you when we ways, Samuel Perez need you? Missing your holiday snacks. Buns & Nippon Express To Tony Piazza Wishing you a Merry Christmas (Rob O'Connell & Neil Simonsen, with love and a New Year filled with To Jocelyn Octavlano Wishing a joyful Christmas and a Peace. Merry Christmas and Happy prosperous New Year to my loving New Year. Mom and Dad and beautiful wife, Jocelyn, two cute (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Piazza) daughters, Veena and Steffi, with love. Papa (Gavino) Octaviano To Mr.and Mrs. John Kane Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year to both of you. Hopefully, To Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ohier Hi Li and Mark! Merry Christmas after my retirement, we can get to you and Mark there. If I can't be together again. AlPickford with you, I will be with you in spirit. Happy holidays. Love, Robert (Bobby) Ohler To SIU officers, the membership and their families Meny Christmas and Happy New To captain and crew of CS Global SenYear. tinel Sonny Pinkham Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year— and safe sailing. Season's greetings To Sheridan Transportation Company Happy New Year! from the bosun's wife. Sonny Pinkham and family Roxanne Olson To Mrs. Merle Wescott Season's greetings. Wishing you the best that life has to offer in these holidays. Have a happy! God bless you. Anstey Minors ToAbdoSalehElhaj ToMjmoMeg^ Greetings to my brothersand their I hope this year you can come to Brookfield, Ct. and spend some days families who live in Dearborn, Mich. Hi from Honolulu, HI. with the family. Happy holidays! Mohamed Saleh Mohamed NickMageed To Redda Omaha To all Seafarers and their families I would like to wish you and the May the Lord be with you and family a happy holiday and many your family in this holy season. Have more!, plenty of fun and let us give thanks to Nick Mageed the SIU for everything done right. Carlos Mojica To the membership May these greetings bring you and To my wife, my life, Susan, and the your family a special blessing from kids (Donna,Robert, Amy and Matthew) This truly is a joyful season God. Thank you for all your support and may you have a very Merry Xmas through the SIU and the ARC. We and a Happy New Year. have a new life, another chance. God Kermett J. Mangram and family bless those at headquarters and the ARC. God bless you. Sue, and our children, our families, our friends, To my wife Dariene, son B.J. and especially those of us at sea this time daughter nht Lashenda—and to ail my of year. friends and firewaiking students Michael M. Moore Have a wonder winter solstice during the Christmas season. Have a Happy New Year for '93. Blessed be! To all SIU personnel, active members Henry Manning and retirees, especially former Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteiey gangs A wonderful Xmas and a happy, To Chun-Mienand Sabrina Marquette The best of the holiday season to fhiitful New Year. Charles W. Morris my loving wifeand my new daughter. Daddy misses you both. Daddy loves To all my I shipmates active and retired you. Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas Michael T. Marquette and a very Happy New Year. Also to the SIU—the greatest unioh in the To Oscar Wiley (Chariie Brown) and world now and in the future. wife iJohnie Mae Willie Morris For my brother and sister, the hope and love of my family to you and yours for the holiday season. We To mom and dad Merry Christmas and a Happy all miss you. Love always, M.T. Marquette and family New Year. I will be home soon. I miss ya'U very much. I love you. Jeffrey Mott To Kathy Parent Merry Christmas, Happy New To all Seafarers Year. you all a Merry Christmas Tommy (Mac) McNeills andI wish a hedthy, happy, prosperous New Year. To Edward Mooney and Lindsay Wil­ Jimmy Moye liams Happy holidays from SS Atlantic To my future wife, Mrs. Ernestine Myers good old days. I'd like to first thank God for Edward Merchant bringing us together. And to let you know how much I loveand miss you. To Chariie Merry Christmas, my best friend, And to wish you a very Merry my lover, my sweet husband. Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. first anniversary, you are my life, Love, Frog (your future husband, id ever, baby! I love you forever and Mr. Amos B. Myers) amen! Hellen Merida ToPrattsandJoe Wishing you all the best this To Marvin McDuffie It's been a while but I'd like to holiday season. May you and your wish you and your family the best families have health and wealth in the coming year. God bless. during the holiday season. Tom Mylan Tom Migliara To Steve Miliar No matter where in the world you are, we're keeping the home fires burning for you. Merry Christmas. We love you and miss you. Always, Darya and Matthew Miller To my wife Cathy and femlly Merry Christmas my love, and Tiff, mom, "J", Wes, Shelia, Angie, To all my shipnutee and friends Laura, Mitch, Bruce, Derek, Casey, Happy holidays! Carmen Minniti Shannon, the"Fish" and "Fussbucket the Pig." I hope I'm there with you all, if not, I'm with you in spirit on God's To SedoniaW. Sparks Season's greetings to Donny and oceans. Love you one and all! P.S. A wishing you all the best from my Merry Christmas to all my union brothers. God bless you and yours! heart. Love, God bless, Lawrence Neslein A. Minors To Bosun Teddy Nielsen Merry Christmas to you out at sea. We miss you, but we know a ship must sail even on Christmas. Love, Wilma and Teddy Nielsen Jr. To Joe Olson Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all is going well. Remem­ ber the North Star at 12:00 a.m. Christmas morning. I send my love. Wishing you were here. Love, Roxanne Olson ToCoryOrlanda Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my mother, sister Naty, Mila, brother-in-law Resty Serrano, Mila and Weng. And especially to my beloved wife Cora S. Orlanda. With love and kisses, Rudy Orlanda To all my C&O tug shipmates Just to wish you happy holidays and let you know that the Italian Stal­ lion has been to hell and back, but living well. Domenic Ottofaro To my femlly, friends and shipmates I'd like to send a holiday greeting to my wife Christina, my son Hany, friends and shipmates. I'd also like to send a holiday greeting to the Kalondis family and to the Sabga family. Spiridon Perdikis To Bobby Selzer "Look me"in the"eyes" when I'm writing to you. Merry Christmas Bat­ man! May you and your family have a joyful holiday season. Sonny Pinkham H i-f To Mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and"Au Aunt ~ Florence Although I am miles away, each day of every year my heart is always near. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Bill Rackley To Merlita and Irene Although the oceans may separate us, I wish my wife and daughter a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless. I love you. Bill Rackley To active and retirad Seafarers Good heialth to all. I would like to hear from any shipmate that I sailed with. Feel free to call (503) 287-5241. Leonard Paden To William G. Rackley Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as a family together. We'll always remain your loving family. To all activeand retired members Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce and My family and I wish every mem­ Rob (Rackley) ber—active and retired—a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and To all MSGPAC Seafarers hope we continue with our gains in Best wishes to all Seafarers for a 1993. very Merry Christmas and Happy William A. Padgett and family New Year, particularly to the men I sailed with between August 1965 and To Judy Ballard and Steven Parker February 1974 while employed by Merry Christmas and Happy New MSCPAC. Mele Kalikimaka to Year. friends in Hawaii. Lamar Parker Jim Rae To all members everyone that I have worked with on May this Christmas be especially To FFEL lines SS Mariposa and Monierey happy for you, and may you have a Xmas greetings and all the best for wonderful New Year. the New Year. I would love to hear Angel Passapena and family from someone still dreaming about SF where I lived for 44 years. Hope To PRMMI Shoregang, all union offi­ ail is well. cials and members at sea and shore Ann Rafalovich Merry Christmas to you and all of your families. A healthy and prosperous New Year in 1993, also in To George L. Raubenstine Jr. To my darling husband George. I future year. love and miss you, honey. Happy Peter and Lee Patrick holidays, baby. Have a good new year. Can't wait until we are together To Cerenia, Eric and Ryan Peck May yourChristmas be filled with again. Yoiv loving wife, Delonda G. Raubenstine happiness and dreams of the future. You make every day worth celebrat­ To Mr. and Mrs. Steve Krkovich ing for me. Wishing you both a very, very Michael Peck Merry Christmas and a very, very Happy New Year. Also, hoping your To Gloria, John and Ruben Banzall To my new family that has health is fine and you're having a very showed me new meaning in life. nice holiday in Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reasko Merry Xmas. I'll be home around Dec. 27 to celebrate twice. Jack Pegram -'M'i -, ''iffI y-. f • ji"*.•> �22 • V' 1 •m l", -..l/; feif rjt • DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG To retired Erie-Lackawanna and Conraii deckhands Meny Christinas and Happy New Year to all my old retired shipmates. Jim Shannon To aii Seafarers, active and retired Compliments of theseason and hoping for a prosperous New Year employmentwise. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To shipmates and friends Happy holidays and good health. Bettie L. Smith To Doug Smith Merry Christinas, darling, and Happy New Year. Keep up the good work. Mom, Jackie and Jon (Smithy To employees of Express Marine Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Melboum B. Smith To Spencer Smith I love you, daddy! Baby Smith To Spencer Smith You've made me so happy. I love you with all my heart. Your "Princess" Tausha Smith To mom, Jackie,Doug and Jonathan We love you. Merry Christmas! Spencer <5; Tausha Smith and Baby too! TotheSpeiis We wish you all happiness and good health. Spencer & Tausha Smith To Tausha Smith Sweetness, I wish you the merriest Christmas and the happiest of new year's! Iloveyouandwill always be by your side! Love, Spenc (Spencer Smith) To SiUofficers, staff andaii membersactive and retired May you have the merriest of Xmas's and the happiest of New Years. And God bless. Joseph O. Snyder To Mrs. Myrtle Waiters With the best wishes for the entire holiday season. Love and good health. I love you Mama. God bless you. Donny, your loving daughter (S. W. Sparks) To Mrs. Janie L. Spence Jr. The year has come and gone, the love I have for you is still brand new. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cyril A. Spence Jr. To Spencer and Tausha Smith Have a veiy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Jear. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) TotheSpeiis Have a very Meny Christmas ^d a Happy New Year. Think about you a lot. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) To Seafarers around the world Smooth sailing. Love to all. God Bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. F.A. Stephen To the Seatarers LOG and aii SiU mem­ bers Holiday greetings to all. Walter Swedberg To aii my seafaring brothers andsisters Happy holidaysand a good New Year! Terry-T-Bone White To ail Wishing all of you the best of all of your holidays ever. Cannot forget all of the union officers. Good luck! Robert Teabout To the SiU officers and staff, our ships and shipmates Happy holidays.Merry Christmasand a prosperous New Year. "God bless us eveiyone." Eugene Donald Thompson To all Seafarers, union officiais and their families In the tradition of the Brotherhood of the Sea, all the best Robert Wilcox To Ann A. Wiiiiams and crew of OS Vivian To my wife that I love and to a good ship. Thanks for making a good life for me. Jerome Williams To everyone Holiday greetings. Rufus Williams To aii Seafarers Season's greetings to everyone as­ sociated with our great union, especially the folks at Piney Point!! Cheers!!!! Stanley E. Williams To the Seafarers LOG Happy holidays and best wishes to all. To Simeon "Sammy" F. Ureta We hope 1993 is a prosperous year for all Good health, God bless, and a happy of you! holiday season. James Woods and family Ureta and Flaspoller families To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to the love of my life. 1993 will be our year. Love always and God bless you. Your wife, Lucy Yaekei and family To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, dad. We miss you and love you. God bless you and take care of yourself. Have a Happy New Year. See you soon. Pat, Ann and James (Yaekei) To my darling wife, Mrs. Lucy To Tanya, Vincent and Vivian Walker I love you with all my heart and soul. The deepest sadness of the holiday season is spending it alone at sea. So, if by Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, chance we^ll all be at home, I hope you'll and may all your dreams come true. Love spend them with me. Love from the heart, always, Howard Yaekei (Husband andfather) DeMyron Walker To Paul Grady We have our place in Jax, FL. If you To Mrs. Susan Walker are in port, look us up. Trying to read I would like to wish you the warmest "Messages from Michael." Pretty heavy season's greetings because you are a stuff. Happy holidays. Maybe see you model wire—and most of all my sweet, back at scnool. sweetheart. I love you. Tony & Jackie Yore Lonnie Walker To Ann Young To officers andmembers Have the best holiday ever. I miss and To those we love and see each day and love you. other loved ones far away Steve Young To all good friends whose friendship means so much and those with whom we're out of touch. William Willie Walker To Steve Voss Thinking of you during this Christmas season. Hope you are well and sailing To Wallace Rosser again soon. Mona Lisa's not the same Wishing you the happiest holidays without you. Your friend, ever from those who love and need you Mary Watson most—eveiyday. Truly yours. Us (Deann, David & Rachel) To Gino igneri, Kenny Maricb, Garret Winner To Charles B.Broadnax Wishing you a Mern' Christmas and I would like to wish you a happy Happy New Year. Look forward to sailing holiday and the best of luck in the new year together again soon. We love you. Your to come. I still love you. friends, Your little girl Mary and Jim Watson ToUnda To Darra White Our first Christmas with our new baby Peace, love, health, wealth and life. Gennifer—this is the best present you Some of these things I gave you, and some could have ever given to me. Loving you of them are your natural birthright. forever and always, Remember, they are always yours and Eddie mine. 'o Kevin Darryl White I hope our days are together. Christmas is the time to be with the one you love. But if we are apart, you will always be in my heart. I love you, Jen To aii my shipmates, known and un­ known Many blessings. With love and respect! Suzanne Van Schoor To Tommy T and LouLouBeii Thinking of you, walking thestreets of the city, dancing 'til dawn, eating pizza in the park. I think of you and wish we were not apart. Love you always, Jen-Girl To Ms. Sins Edwards Season's greetings to you and your family. Hoping that this joyous holiday brings you goM health, good luck and God s blessings. Happy holidays. The Chef To Joe Robertson Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Uncle Joe! Miss Kitty, too! Winky and Booty and Family To Jack Caffey and Michelle Nardo Season's greetings to both of you and your families. Wishing you the best for the coming yearsahead—Juck, love, life. God blessi T. Leo and A. Minors To SiU officiais at headguarters, Mike and Joe Sacco and Augle Teilez From all of us, God bless you all. Happy holidays. T. Leon, A. Minors and the PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To SIUat 675 4th Ave. in Brooi^n Greetings to the entire staff at 675. Have a happy holiday season from all of us. PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To Brother Peter Patrick and family Just to let you know that we still think of you. Greetings to you and yours. Have a joyous season. God bless. A. Minors and T. Leo at PRMMI Shoregang To Aida, Awal and Alshah May God bless you all and may the New Year be prosperous. Syaifullah To Tibby, Alice and Christian Here's hoping we all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. I miss you and love you. Pop To all Seafarers shipping fromthe port of New Orleans Warmest holiday greetings to all Seafarers who ship through the port of New Orleans—also all of our co-workers in headquarters and other ports. Staff- Port ofNew Orleans To Sebastian, Damien, Mom and Dad "I take my walk with God" When my busy week has ended I take my walk with God. As I take my walk with God Every creature pays Him homage. Trees and flowers bow and noa In the presence of their maker. Adriane Healani Akau and Mark P. Moran To Holly Happy holidays Goobie! Mark To George Bixby Merry Christmas my love! Missii tou asalways, but hoping you havea good loliday. Stay away from the mistletoe 'til you get home. Safe sailing. I love you. Donna ToTeddyDoi Aloha Teddy. Merry Christmas! Hope this holiday season finds you healthy and happy. Would love to hear from you. Your friends, George and Donna To ShawnP. Hurst Have a very Merry Christmas! Best wishes always. Brenda T N * : ?,• m'. /•4a. • Sending their holiday greetings from aboard the USNS Harkness somehwere in the Persian Gulf are (from left, front row) SA Cecilio Suarez Jr SA Anthonv Ferrara 9nri Cook Mosed Saleh, Chief Cook Ahmed Qoraish, Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Captain Andrew Diamond (seated), Cook/Baker Robert Tovav SA Jouna Tnuai/ SA qaiH Mohamed. SA Eddie Rembert (kneeling), Saleh Al-Saedi, (back row) SA Christopher Edyvean, SA Troy Mitchell. SA Donald Martin SA "Doc" Whalen SA Joroe VkieiSe (standing), SA Mohamad Abdeifattah.SAAdry-Lee" Libra and SA Michael Underwood. 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"- v fe • • "•' SEAFARERS LOG U&^EMBER 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 31 Philadelphia 1 8 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 15 Mobile New Orleans 20 Jacksonville 33 San Francisco 23 Wilmington 16 27 iSeattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 32 Houston 0 St. Louis Piney Point • 1 0 Algonac 228 Totals 29 10 12 20 20 21 14 24 14 27 5 17 26 16 2 3 6 5 11 16 7 6 6 1 6 7 1 ••• 251 Port f4ew York ' '5" 4 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 17 Norfolk 9 Mobile 7 New Orleans 14 18 Jacksonville 12 23 San Francisco 20 8 8 Wilmington 20 17 Seattle 3 4 Puerto Rico 14 4 Honolulu 17 13 Ifouston 3 St. Louis 0 27 4 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 201 133 Totals Port 1 10 16 New York 0 Philadelphia 2 1 0 Baltimore 7 3 Norfolk 6 6 Mobile 7 New Orleans 10 10 lacksonville 12 9 San Francisco 37 Wilmington 6 11 14 Seattle 2 2 Puerto Rico 22 9 Honolulu 11 HdiiSton 0 0 St Louis 10 1 Pin^y Point 0 0 Algonac 104 129 Totals Port New York Phil^elphia Bsjltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans Jfecksbnv^ Sah Francisco 23 Wilmington 3 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 4 0 St Louis • •71 0 1 93 4 3 0 3 2 9 6 3 5 7 0 6 3 0 2 1 54 1 0 6 0 1 5 2 0 6 6 12 ::g3': 0 32 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B ClaasC Trip Rdle& DECK DEPARTMENT 33 36 63 5 '••••7"77:-.75^ • . 16 25 777,:. 4 5 17 3 2 4 1 " " ' ft 7a7311 '.:;.;:7 p7^27 7 1 • 6 11 11 •' 32 'T~'72'-~ • 9 11 . •.:7:7 2 "7 9 29 21 4 10 10 7'' 5'^ 34 20 35 9 18 13 51 77:7:^;:7777 38 0 2 20 12 7 137^""777 1:7; 47' . 7:7 50 : 8 8 14 23 '7:7::7297.7a 15 3 ii7T8.7 ••7.'^77,., 73 ' 18 17 26 50 3 2 14 22 3 8 15 0 1 3 4 13 8 21 2 8 7 4 > U.>777-7^=43-77-77" 227>7-7^ .• ^ 7'-7:.7 7,:; 37 4 17 : 24 .1 ,7^ .:7:7:47. 7' - ...177^77:7 ..!-7^:.---27:'::''7" 1 0 2 .7g<.;.2 .7^7 1 0 777'W:.....'7 0 7'7'^ 0 0 2 2 • • 0 205 410 376 39 56 163 •168 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 3 3 2 8 4 8 7 15 ,, » 12 12 3 7 12 12 1 1 9 2 19 11 n 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 99 95 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 11 1 2 2 2 2 4 2 5 5 7 1 8 4 18 4 13 5 15 1 4 18 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 •, 6 0 0 0 0 24 59 61 103 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 38 5 8 6 17 28 31 32 12 24 7 5 22 2 ^:.7 0 244 • . «;• 39 17 29 4 17 21 11 ;;-53 ':-5: 7 11 16 13 7 14 0 12 12 i'-I: J• 43 0 333 5 0 122 37 25 20 24 '::39' 0 4 0 257 1 22 0 198 -, .... . tv 11.7'^-• New Orleans Tuesday: January 12, February 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 13, February 17 San Francisco Thursday: January 14, February 18 Wilmington Tuesday: January 19*; Monday: February 22 % *changed by M.L King holiday *ms date was listed incorrectly in the NovemberlDO. San Juan Thursday: January 7, February 11 St Louis Friday: January 15, February 19 Honolulu Friday: January 15, February 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 13, February 17 Jersey City w rvj _,, Wednesday: January 20, February 24. ' New Bedford Tuesday: January 19, February 23 •{\ Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. ' r >5' See page 32 for the full 1993 calendar of union meetings. Personals WILLIAM EDWARD McCORMICK If you were bom in Boston in the early 1920s, please get in touch with the Seafarers LOG for a message from a family member. JON KELLY Please call Mary at (815) 838-6764. 7:77:, Showing the Banner •0^ 1 0 70 Totals All 1,023 1,441 826 133 495 234 413 ^SlS^tered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Register^ on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Ae port at the end oHa^onth. A total of 1J75 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,275 jobs shipped, 413 jobs Ir^^nt w^^ "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by and seniority Sprogram began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,653jobs have been shipped. •' =-.g?7ava-;riT'. ' • > Seattle Friday: January 22*, February 26 go Algonac Totals • *changedby Washington's Birthday ' 6 ? •r:^^i.kk:5iys. gv;.# Piney Point Monday: January 4, February 8 New York Tuesday: January 5, Frebruary 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: January 6, February 10 Baltimore . '• . 5 Thursday: January 7, February 11 Norfolk , Thursday: January 7, February 11 Jacksonville Thursday: January 7, February 11 Algonac Friday: January 8, February 12 Houston Monday: January 11; Tuesday: February 16* • 0 8 2 2 'B: 4 3 3 1 17 3 0 3 0 58 , . •, January i February 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A OassB OassC 23 1- •< / /, f .1 Bill Iverson and Max Fisk, retired members of the SlUNA-affiliatedMarine Firemen's Union, participate in the Labor Day parade in Black Diamond, Wash. 1 ' • ' �24 I • Seafarers International Union Directory •'•V'. >.vV '-• ; Y'. '• /> K •'' . ..r* •IRJk -^'rr ' ••' DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive vice President Augustln Tell«E Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnev Vice President West Cos Joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and id In Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Guu Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp^SgringSj^MD 20746 J-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16'/^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. ' St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority 0 3 19 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP TOTAL SfflPPED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP -'' o. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 16 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 39 8 0 25 0 0 75 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 41 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coasf Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Ajdantic Coast ^ Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlahc West Coast Totals . .. ^ 0 6 . 4 St® 16 0 22 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 11 ffiSs A* 0 4 3 9 P o" ' ' n u 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 11 0 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 4 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 62 9 1rl^44 2 117 : 2 5 .0, 1 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 " 12 6 13 ^ 0 4 „ D tt'T 0 7 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 15 0 0 1 ^:t'29:; 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 'y-.,,-'; 1 0 44 0 6 0 3 11 ^ 'n ' A 1 0 2 0 Totals All Departments 43 5 11 22 3 4 186 15 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SUBUUBWBQNID VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a world port through his­ toric ships, changing exhibits, tours and other programs. Volunteers with eight hours a week to spare are needed in the museum tour guide and lecturer program. Volunteers with four hours to contribute can help lead tours of the galleries and historic ships. Training is free! For additional information, call Patricia Sands, Director of Volunteer Programs,orCatrinPerih,DocentCoof- • dinator, at (212) 669-9400. CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR QMED UPGRADING QMEDs are reminded that they must upgrade their classification each year until reaching QMED 1, according tothe shipping rules. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers a variety of engine department courses throughout the year to enable members to reach that goal. The classes include Marine Electrical Maintenance, Pumproom Operations and Maintenance, Welding, Hydraulics and Diesel Engine Technology. To find out more, talk with a union representative at any hall, a boarding patrolman at any payoff or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 10674. IF IS YOUR CORRECT ^ ADDRESS ON FILE? With W-2 forms due out soon, it is necessary for every SIU member to have his or hercorrect address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you recently have moved or changed your name and have not notified the union, fill out a change of address form at your nearest union hall or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I0. 3 ' 37 A MURMANSK CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR DEC.8 A ceremony for merchant mariners who sailed in the Murmansk runs during World War 11 is scheduled forTuesday, December 8 at 10:30 a.jn. in Washington, D.C. Medals will be issued to those seamen whose applications have been approved. A similar ceremony took place in Baltimore in October. Yuri Menshikov, coordinator of the ceremonies, said he expects a crowd of about 600 to 700 for the December event, which will take place in the auditorium of the Embassy of the Rus­ sian Federation at its 2645 Tunlaw Road, N.W. building (near the intersec­ tion of Wisconsin Ave. and Mas­ sachusetts Ave.) in Washington, DC. Mariners who are to receive the medals but who cannot or do not wish to attend the ceremony will receive theirs in the mail. Those eligible WWII veterans who have not applied for the Murmansk medal may doso bysubmitting a written request to Mr. Menshikov at the Embas­ sy of the Russian Federation, 1125 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Please providedocumentation of service in World War 11 and, specifically, evidence of having sailed on vessels engaged in one or moreconvoys toMur­ mansk or Archangel. For more information,call Mr. Men­ shikov at (202) 347-4392, or see page 10 of the September Seafarers LOG. -.vV •" �v •••• ;•-• 1992 Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew discussed asking contracts department to seek which would allow per­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- schedule manent members on vessel to sail tmard minutes as possible. On occasion, beimuse of space two months on, two months off. limitations, some wiii be omitted. Crew thanked galley gang. Steward Ships minutes hrst are reviewed by the union's contract department. department thanked crew for keep­ Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the ing messhall clean. Digest of Ships Meetings union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), July 13 — Chair­ man S. Evans, Educational Director M. Bang. Chairman thanked deck department for three good trips. He thanked Chief Cook Ron Richardson for good food. Educational director advised mem­ bers to watch safety films. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), August 23 — Chair­ man Alejandro Ruiz, Secretary Steven Parker, Educational Direc­ tor W.C. Weekly Sr., Deck Delegate Robert Schlndler, En­ gine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman informed crew that mes­ sage regarding new tank cleaning rates was sent to contracts depart­ ment and company. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Bosun Ruiz for 37 years of dedicated service. He will retire after this trip. Crew welcomed Chief Cook Will Bcgendorf back from vacation. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ITB MOBILE (Sheridah Transpor­ tation), August 30 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan. Educational Director J. Quinter, Deck Delegate R. Paradise, Engine Delegate Elliot Rhodes, Steward Delegate Allen Van Buren. Chairman thanked all members for job well done. Secretary noted pleasant trip. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek both sick leave and emergency leave for per­ manent members. Crew thanked steward department for extremely An Arctic Barbecue AB John Weirauch enjoys a shipboard barbecue on the Overseas Arctic. professional job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), September 20 — Chair­ man Jerry Boruckl, Secretary Steve Venus, Educational Director Jose Hipolito, Deck Delegate J. Finkston, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. Chairman thanked crew for cleanliness. He urged all mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow and for keeping ship clean. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: New Orleans. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), August 16 — Chair­ man W. Wee, Secretary A. Hol­ land, Educational Director W. Thomas, Deck Delegate L. Ander­ son, Engine Delegate C. Dowe, Steward Delegate Bob Bess. Chair­ man reported good work by deck gang. Vocational director en­ couraged members to stay in-. formed by reading Seafarers LOG LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), Sep­ and to upgrade at Piney Point. En­ tember 6 — Chairman Charles gine delegate reported disputed Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, OT. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director David Wil­ reported by deck or steward liam, Deck Delegate Albert Pickdelegates. Crew noted difficulty in ford, Engine Delegate Bruce receiving mail while overseas. Smith, Steward Delegate Benedict Next port: Newport News, Va. Opaon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), August 11 — Chair­ to steward department. man W. Card, Secretary R. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Fagan, Educational Director R. Marine), September 29 — Chair­ Torgerscn. Chairman reported man A. Caulder, Secretary J. smooth sailing and pleasant crew. Platts, Deck Delegate R. Lewis, No beefs or disputed OT. Deck Engine Delegate F. Valle, Steward delegate reminded his department Delegate S. Krystosiak. No beefs to make sure all lashings and deck or disputed OT reported. Crew gear are secured before sailing. thanked Brother Platts for great Crew thanked galley gang of Chief job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Steward Fagan, Chief Cook Ver­ non Wilson and SAs Antonio MV NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Colon and R. Ramirez. Service), September 27 — Chair­ man Ervin Bronstein, Secretaiy J. OMI HUDSON (OMl Corp.), Jordan, Educational Director H. August 31 — Chairman T. Banks, Chancey, Deck Delegate Justin Secretary G. Boop, Deck Delegate Savage, Engine Delegate Jon A. Sabatini. Chairman reminded Beard, Steward Delegate Ahdul crew about new benzene testing. Awadh. Chairman announced He advised members to read the payoff and thanked deck gang for LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg good job. He reminded members to School. Deck and engine delegates upgrade at Lundeberg School. reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ Secretary thanked crew for coopera­ puted OT reported by steward tion in keeping ship clean. Educa­ delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks tional director reminded members to steward dep^ment. Crew ex­ about the importance of donating tended sympathies to family of late to SPAD and Maritime Defense SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. League. Deck delegate reported dis­ Next port: Houston. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), August 31 — delegates. Crew reported new VCR and carpet are needed for Chairman Henry Jones, Secretary lounge. Crew thanked steward 1. Fletcher, Educational Director department for job well done. Next E. Smith, Deck Delegate Richard port: Boston. Luzan, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds Jr., Steward Delegate OVERSEAS MARILYN Alan Bartley.' Chairman reported Maritime Overseas), September smooth trip and good crew. Cap­ 27 — Chairman M. Galliano, tain sent thanks to crew for good Secretary I. Fletcher, Educational trip. Chairman announced payoff Director E. Smith, Deck Delegate and urged members to upgrade at J. Englehart, Steward Delegate A. Deck delegate Lundeberg School. Bartley. Chairman asked all mem­ reported beef. No beefs or disputed bers to support SPAD. He OT reported by engine or steward reminded members to upgrade at delegates. Crew thanked galley Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ gang for excellent job. Crew en­ joyed shopping in Peru and interact­ puted OT reported. Department delegates each reported smooth ing with citizens of Callao. Next trip. Crew thanked galley gang for port: Houston. job well done. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), September 29 — i^ONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Educa­ September 8 — Chairman D. Mur­ tional Director Thomas Migliara, ray, Secretary A. Johnson, Educa­ Deck Delegate Steve Molito, En­ tional Director J. Roberts, Deck gine Delegate A. Daif, Steward Delegate R. Livermore, Engine Delegate D. Rodriguez. No beefs Delegate J. Cronan, Steward or disputed OT reported. Crew Delegate Roderick Gordon. thanked steward department for job Steward delegate reported disputed well done. Crewmembers recently OT. No beefs or disputed OT participated in "West Indies reported by deck or engine Shootout" basketball tournament. delegates. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), September 27 — Chairman V. Neilsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director M. Seek, Engine Delegate A. Rosa, Steward Delegate S. Suraredjo. RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 6 — Chairman loward Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Engine Delegate S. 'asilong. No beefs or disputed OT reported. XUMBISLOB SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 24 — Chairman G. Walker, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director K. Bertel, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff. He reported letter received from con­ tracts department regarding engine department work. Secretary noted upgrading and benefits forms are available. Educational director reminded all hands to vote on Elec­ tion Day. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked pension department to review alternative retirement plans. Crew thanked steward department for fine bar­ becues. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), September 20 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director D. Manthei, Deck 25 of silence in memory of late SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. •'' ' SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), September 6 — Chairman S. Nelson, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director T. Fris­ co, Deck Delegate Pablo Pacheco, Engine Delegate Shaif Yafaie, Steward Delegate Oswaldo Rios. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new washing machine. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), September 27 — Chairman P. Flores, Secretary E. . Vazquez, Educational Director D. Davidson. Chairman reported smooth trip. He discussed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He cautioned members about the dangers of dnig use. No It's Union Meeting Time ["V Attending a union meeting on board the RichardG. Matthiesenare (from left) QMED Hal Puckett, QMED Don Leight, GSU MacBryan Browne and AB Tim Troupe. Delegate E. Ortega, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and to vote. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman discussed various SlU health benefits. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), September 26 — Chairman John Stout, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Joe Barry. Chairman reminded crew that call button should be used to wake members for watch. Secretary thanked everyone for help in keeping rec room and crew quarters very clean. Educational director reminded members that the Lundeberg School has helped many adults to sharpen their read­ ing and writing skills which are necessary in these times to perform any shipboard job. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek provision which would require SIUcontracted companies to supply transportation from airport to ves­ sels. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman Howard GIbbs, Secretary L. Finn Jr., Educational Director J. Ross, Steward Delegate R. Gegenheimer. Chairman reported captain is pleased with crew and its work, including good meals. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great food and clean ships. Crew observed one minute beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department forjob well done. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 5 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary H. Rahman, Educational Director P. Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New VCR needed for crew lounge. SEAUFT MEDITERRANEAN (IMC), September 21 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary David Alexander, Educational Director Randy Snay, Deck Delegate R. Wood, Engine Delegate C. Sandlno. Steward Delegate J. James. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND QUALITY (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director Ken Linah, Deck Delegate G. Paul Barber, Engine Delegate All Smohsid, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibais. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary Michael Meany, Deck Delegate Glenn Christianson, Engine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward Delegate D. Short. Chairman noted smooth voyage and good food. Secretary noted changes within company which affect method of supplying many vessels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of voting. Crew stated that if crew reductions take place, the number of union officials also should decrease. Crew suggested LOG should print more details about Continued on page 26 •f •••• �: 26 Ships Digest Continued from page 25 beefs and proposals/resolutions, even if it is not good news. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. USNSBARTLETT (Mar Ship Operators), September 15 — Chair man Humberto Vera, Secretary J. Dunne, Educational Director Ed Evans, Deck Delegate Rudolph Hyndman, Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Louis, Steward Delegate K. Kelly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. I , - NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), October 11 — Chairman Fr^ Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educational Director Harry Messick, Deck Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman said he has absentee bal­ lots for registered voters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received response from contract department concerning emergency leave for permanent jobs/trip off for rotary. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. LNG LIBRA (ETC), October 11 — Chairman Jack Rhodes, Educa­ tional Director B. Zenon. Chair­ man discussed importance of USNS HARKNESS (Mar Ship Operators), September 20 — Chair­ upgrading at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew to keep man H. Turner, Secretary Ben noise down. Educational director Henderson, Educational Director has applications for upgrading. No Peter Kwasiyuk, Deck Delegate Steve Thompson, Steward beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Robert Tovay. No beefs Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed or disputed OT reported. Crew voted to pitch in for additional exer­ brothers. cise equipment. Chairman thanked Brother Tovay for fine job. LNG TAURUS (ETC), October 4 -— Chairman Carlos Pineda, USNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship Operators), September 13 — Chair­ Secretary D. Pappas, Deck Delegate T. Harding, Engine man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. Delegate D. Veldcamp, Steward Cloin, Deck Delegate Darryl Smith, Engine Delegate Frederick Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man addressed crew concerning Wrede, Steward Delegate noise in passageways during lateJeanette Ball. Deck delegate re­ night dockings and undockings. quested that messhalls be open to on-watch standby. No beefs or dis­ Treasurer reported $850 in ship's puted OT reported. Questions arose fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain advised crewconcerning lack of boiler-heated members that if they want to re­ water. Deck department expressed route return airline tickets, they thanks and appreciation to rest of should do so well in advance. He crew for cooperation and patience will help any way possible. Crew while decks were being painted. Crew thanked deck department for thanked Chief Cook Nurdjaja for outstanding performance. assembling gym equipment. WESTWARD VENTURE (InterOcean Management), September 3 — Chairman Michael Kaddely, Secretary David Boone, Education­ al Director C. Cunningham, Deck £)elegate Carlos Spira, Engine Delegate D. Hines, Steward Delegate K. Lee Nolan. Chairman reported patrolman will meet ship on arrival in Tacoma. Education^ director urged members to donate to SPAD and read the LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. m DECEMBBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 30 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Deck Delegate J. Passapera, Engine Delegate A. Atiah, Steward Delegate A. Garayua. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended best wishes to Seafarer Joseph F. Miller, who signed off due to health problems. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable), October 9 — Chairman Pete Amper, Secretary David Collison. Educational Director R.C. Miller, Deck Delegate Walter Harris, Engine Delegate Anthony Powers, Steward Delegate Robert Rowe. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to vote in SlU and presidential elections. He advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Secretary suggested SlU members pull together with other union members and stand up against MAFTA. Treasurer reported $500 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in dental and outpatient benefits. Crew and officers thanked galley ;ang for fine cookout. Next port: Honolulu. FRED G. MATTHIESEN (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 11 — Chairman William Byrne, Secretary Ronald Lupinacci, Educational Director Angel Hercato. Deck Delegate Tim Fitzgerald, Engine Delegate John Morgan, Steward Delegate Gary Lackey. Chairman conveyed that the captain approved hot midnight meal to be served by steward department. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Electrician will ask about new TV when port c^tain comes aboard. Galley gang was con­ gratulated by all for excellent job. MVCONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), October 8 — Chairman S. Ciciulla, Secretary B. Tyler, Educational Director D. Powers, Deck Delegate S. Murain, Engine Delegate D. Ackerman, Steward Delegate F. Umali. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew recom­ mended that refrigerators for cabins be purchased from ship's fund on return to Guam. They sug­ gested that this matter wait until there is a large crew change scheduled on arrival in Oakland, Calif. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), October 6 — Chair­ man W.L. Davis, Secretary R. Fagan, Educational Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew has question about who is responsible for put­ ting out night lunch. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 11 — Chairman M. McDuffie, Secretary Robert Scott, Educational Director F. Vogler. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new dryers. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Brother Scott moved vote of thanks to LOG. OVERSEAS ALICE QAsr Ship Ojierators), October 3 — Chairman Joe Colangelo, Secretary C. Mosley. Educational Director M. Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Sam Negron, Steward Delegate John Clarke. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mat­ tresses. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and supporting SPAD. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 18 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director R. Velez,' Deck Delegate R. Livermore, En­ gine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Delegate R. Gordon. Secretary reminded members to vote. He noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Educational Three Cheeers for the Galley Gang The stewarel department aboard the Sgt. William R. Button was praised by the crewmembers for good fo^ and a clean ship. They are (from left) Chief Cook Herb Hollings, Steward Assistant Gerald Bowman, Steward Assistant Richard Aversa, DEU Kenneth Brown and (in front) Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag. r-:v#;7w' director also urged everyone to vote. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Crew noted slop chest has not been open every week, and new captain only will sell cigarettes. away August 17, was buried at sea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported door stoppers need repair or replacement. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Delicate Operation SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary F. Costango, Educational Director M. Rivera, Deck Delegate Mike Ard, Engine Delegate D. Walker, Steward Delegate Justo Lacayo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Chief Cook Teddy Rustandi and SA Lacayo. Next port: Charleston, S.C SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman dis­ cussed importance of solidarity. Secretary reported Sea-Land proce­ dure changes for stores in Oaldand, Calif, and for laundry in Long Beach, Calif. She provided welfare plan books and vacation forms. She shared articles of interest from Readers Digest. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. New movies will be purchased as soon as pos­ sible. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, which in tiuii thanked deck and engine gangs for their coopera­ tion and professionalism. Next port: OalUand, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ man S. Nelson, Secretary Jose Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Angel Garcia, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. Chairman announced payoff and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reported parts for stove are needed. He will check with patrolman about acquiring freezers for galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked g^ley gang for good food. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AB Jerry McLean brings Over­ seas Arctic alongside another ship during lightering operation. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — ^air­ man Jack Edwards, Secretary L. Hoffman, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Mark Cahasag. Chairman an­ nounced arrival time for Oakland, Calif. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek increases in dental beneflts and pension amount. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), October 15 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo. Chairman reminded crew to keep watertight doors closed in bad weather and SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (Sea- use tunnels in port when going ashore. He thanked crew for Land Service), October 18 — smooth trip. Educational director Chairman E. Sierra, Secretary M. lu-ged members to upgrade at Lun­ Kohs, Educational Director David deberg School. No brofs or dis­ Bantista. Educational director en­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked couraged members to upgrade at galley gang for job well done. Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Service), October 4 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary Ahdul SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ Hassan, Educational Director Michael Kovach, Engine Delegate man Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. W. McCants, Steward Delegate Bnrdette, Educational Director S. Miguel Pahon. Chairman reported Acosta, Deck Delegate J. De Bos, good trip. No beefs or disputed OT Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, reported. Crew asked Seafarers Steward Delegate George Lee. En­ Pension Plan to consider increases gine delegate reported disputed for retirees whenever pension pay OT. No beefs or disputed OT scale changes. Crew thanked reported by deck or steward steward department. delegates. Crew reported Sea-Land Explorer is being responsive to re­ USNS WILKES (Mar Ship quest for better quality of fresh Operators), October 4 •— Chairman produce received as part of voyage R. Kent l^ratt. Secretary Kevin stores. Crew gave vote of thai^ to Dongherty, Educational Director steward department. CJ. Brown, Deck Delegate Staney Whittaker, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaSran Hall, Steward Delegate Land Service), October 4 — Chair­ Larry Cooper. No beefs or dis­ man E. Duhon, Secretary George puted OT reported. Crew asked Bryant, Educational Director E. contracts department to reconsider Frederickson, Steward Delegate [)olicy concerning members losing Frank Sisson. No beefs or dis­ permanent job status when injured puted OT reported. Crew sug­ or not fit for duty. Crew received gested sailing board in Hong Kong safety bonus for having no injuries be set for one time. Crew noted pas­ for the month. Crew noted they ses in Japan not issued quickly enough. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. will receive raise on October 15. Crew was thanked for keeping lounge and mess clean. Crew SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE thanked galley gang for good ser­ (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — vice and good food. Crew dis­ Chairman J. Foster, Secretary cussed SIUNA convention and Floyd Bishop, Educational Direc­ importance of SPAD and upgrad­ Johnson. Chairman reported tor D. ing at Lundeberg School. Next smooth sailing. He noted Brother port: Oakland, Calif. Richard Maddox, who passed W • ^i(r "• �imim DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 27 Patrolman Robert Scrivens (left) meets with Mate Robert W. Gideon on the Dudley. , •: '•;.•: i Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) reviews Making coffee for the Dudley crew is AB/Tankerman James Albert's claims form. Assistant Engineer Laurence W. Clark. O NE OF THE SAFE HARBORS off the Atlantic Coast for SlU-crewed tugs, barges and tankers is the Steuart Petroleum Docks along the Potomac River in Piney Point, Md. While vessels from Maritrans, Piney Point Transportation and Maritime Overseas lighten their loads of fuel and other petroleum products there before heading up the Chesapeake or back into the ocean, union representatives come aboard to service crewmembers with anything from wel­ fare plan forms to the latest information on'ben­ zene testing. Visits to the docks generally are short, so the members' needs have to be settled quickly. "We try to have everything we can with us," noted Patrolman Robert Scrivens. , For AB/Tankerman James Albert on the tug Chief Engineer James P. Campbell The Triumph crew receives welfare plan handouts. From the left are Deckhand M. Jeanne Dudley (Piney Point Transportation), (right) discusses a union matter with Chris McKay, Mate George Tumer IV, Captain Lonnie Dial, SlU Port Agent Steve Ruiz and Relief Tankerman Jim Allen. that meant medical forms. "I was glad to see them Patrolman Robert Scrivens. come on," Albert said. "I didn't think our short stay would allow patrolmen to come to the boat." The photos appearing on this page were taken in early June and supplied to the Seafarers LOG by the patrolmen meeting the tugs docked at Steuart Petroleum. I Helping Assistant Engineer Chris Blake Jr. (right) The deck of Maritrans barge Ocean 193 is the AB/Tankerman James Shifflett is surrounded on the Steuart Docks meeting place for AB/Tankerman Richard Donlevy by Port Agent Steve Ruiz (left) and Patrolman Robert Scrivens. on the Maritrans tug Valour with some union and Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Behind them is the tug Va/our. paperwork is Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Make a Scholarship Your New Year's Resolution The first day of the new year—1993—^is almost here. One way many people start the new year is with a resolution—some per­ sonal way to improve themselves, their lives or the lives of those around them. What better way to celebrate the new year than to resolve to continue your education. By completing an application form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, his or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three are reserved for SIU members, and four will be awarded to spouses and de­ pendent children of Seafarers. A; s'-'; Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by filling out the coupon on this page and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth cer­ tificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results) has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con- • rains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application , form. ' P Name. Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code • 'S•m Telephone Number This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 12«2| "V ' -y 1 I �iK- '"• • . • •;.••'-<•••.'-:••-.A.,,. V'- 28 SEAORBISUIB DECEMBER 1992 Final DEEP SEA i' h h'v-' :'' ^ ''^^C}- ' iifi iy^' '• SiSf, 3.^?' i:'-; I: li'..-^• i'}, «>;•- : i;!v;:'':-:: L--, . • • • EDUARDO ALDRETE Eduardo Aldrete, 35, passed away October 2. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Houston. Brother Aldrete sailed in the deck department. In 1989, he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. CXARENCE ALEXANDER Pensioner Clarence Alexander, 54, died August 15. The native of New Mexico Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Alexander also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1963. He began receiving his SlU pension in May 1987. EARL EMANUEL Earl Emanuel, 62, passed away recently. He was bom in Hackensack, N.J. and in 1982 Joined the union in the port of Honolulu. Brother Emanuel sailed in the steward department aboard the cmise ship SS Independence. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. WILLIAM FUNK Pensioner William Funk, 66, died October 22. HeJoined the SlU in his native New York in 1949. Brother Funk was involved in many of the union's struggles throughout his SlU years. He sailed early in his career on Isthmian Lines ships and helped build the Lundeberg School. In 1974 he retumed to Piney Point to complete the bosun recertiflcation course. Later in the 1970s, he worked with the SeaLand shore gang. Brother Funk retired in September of this year. He is survived by his step-son. Jack Caffey, SlU vice president for the Atlantic Coast. ^ Pensioner Ame Hovde, 73, died Oc­ tober 13. He was bom in Norway and in 1942 Joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hovde in 1974 completed the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in November 1985. EMILE GERICH EDWARD KILFORD JR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Kilford Jr., 75, died October 16. A native of Portland, Ore., he . Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Seattle. Brother Kilford during the early part of his SIU career often sailed with Marine Carriers, Cosmos Steam­ ship Corp. and Isthmian Lines. In 1987 Brother Kilford completed the steward recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in May 1989. Pensioner Emile Geiich, 78, passed away October 4. A native of Canada, he Joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Gerich, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1932 to 1936, began his deck department career sailing with SeaLand Service, Waterman Steam­ ship and Alcoa Steamship. Brother Gerich began receiving his pension in March 1976. LUCIANO GHEZZO Pensioner Luciano Ghezzo, 82, died September 1. Bom in Italy, he Joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Ghezzo often sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1967. GEORGE HARDING Pensioner George Hard­ ing, 69, passed away October 10. The native of Essex, England Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Harding sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1978. ARNEHOVDE CATALINO MARRERO Pensioner Catalino Marrero, 67, passed away September 28. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1959 completed the entry program at the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Mar­ rero sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Brother Mar­ rero began receiving his pension in June 1990. New York. Brother Papoutsis sailed in the steward department He retired in June 1972. MARIO REYES Pensioner Mario Reyes, 91, passed away September 17. The native of Puerto Rico Joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in September 1966. RAFAEL RICARVETT Rafael Ricarvett, 45, died October 4. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1991 Joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton. Brother Ricarvett sailed in the steward department. SALVATORE ZITTO Pensioner Salvatore Zitto, 89, passed away Septem­ ber 6. Bom in Louisiana, he Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Zitto sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in July 1967. INLAND STAVROS PAPOUTSIS Pensioner Stavros Papoutsis, 86, died October 10. Bom in Greece, he Joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of ANTHONY ALLEN Anthony Allen, 31, passed away October 3. He was bom in Baltimore and in 1990 Joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Allen sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishiiig 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 member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at theSeptember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the execu­ tive board of the union. The execu­ tive 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 circumstaiKes should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to i^uire any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should nothave been required to make such payment thisshould im­ mediately be reported to union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All mem- copies stitution so as to familiarize themsel­ ves 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 mernber so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, ho member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportiuiities for seamen and boat- GREAT LAKES WILLIAM COOKE Pensioner William Cooke, 76, died August 29. A native of Ireland, he Joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Cooke sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in May 1981. JOSEPH LANCEWICZ Pensioner Joseph Lancewicz, 78, passed away October 5. The native of Cheboygan, Mich. Joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Lancewicz sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in February 1976. JOSEPH GIBBONS Brxriher Joseph A. Gib­ bons, 63, passed away Septem­ ber 10 due to cancer. His obituary was published in the October 1992 issue of the LOG; however, the LOG only recently received a photo of Brother Gibbons. As one of his last requests was to have his photo published in his union newspaper, the LOG is honoring that request Brother Gibbons was an active Seafarer for 40 years. He sailed most recently as a chief cook. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly flnanoe committee of rank-and-file membos, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of^ Ae union and reports fiilly their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, refum receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Augiistin 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 ^ng for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properiy, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. Uie 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 condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and apr propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. a. �DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 29 Newcomers. Oldtimers Among the Mix Constitution's Cabin Stewards Are First Rate J - 'mm What do an actress, a second steward and a Seafarer who used to run a beauty shop have in com­ mon? They all like their jobs as cabin stewards aboard the SS Constitution. Whether it is the variety of passengers and crewmembers meet on the American K:; they Hawaii Cruises ship or the dif­ ferent work assignments the job entails, the cabin stewards inter­ viewed by the 5ea/nrers LOG all professed a keen interest in their jobs. During her 25 years with the SIU and an affiliated union, Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the way Americanflag vessels handle passengers. Ballard began her career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on Lurline, Matson and Delta Lines vessels. "I loved the Delta Lines the best," she told a reporter for the LOG. "They were small ships and I got to do many jobs on Ihem.' Among her assignments were and screen. Before going to sea being a cocktail waitress and run­ last year, she appeared in several ning a beauty shop. Perry Mason television movies, She has sailed on the Connie, the last one called the "Case of the as the ship is called affectionately Shooting Star" with Jennifer O'by the crew, for six years. "The Neil and David Ogden Stiers. "It passengers and crew are great. I' m glad we have this ship so I can continue working with pas­ sengers." Rico Edralin has sailed aboard the Connie, which has ports-of-call throughout the Hawaiian islands, "since voyage number 1." Edralin said thecruise ship allows him to "sail with dif­ ferent jobs in the steward depart­ ment. This keeps the job fresh and challenging." Edralin, who has worked as a second steward, added, "I love Monique McClellan waits to enter working with the crew. We all are one o so different that we can learn from each other." Peggy Maron is a newcomer at sea compared to the previous two. The native of Toronto is an actress who has appeared on stage was a lot of fun, but the jobs are few and far between. This job of­ fers continuity and upgrading." Maron then winked, grinned and added, "Until my big break comes along."- •i. • '-i' S. ' III •' iTl' . ' V •L'VU--*' Ready to tackle a tough assignment are Gordon Gillmore (left) and Chris Heckmann. Twenty-five year member Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the operation of pas­ senger ships. Cabin Steward Michelle Wieser has sailed on the Connie for a year. ,.;.i Shoreside Meichinist Takes to the Seae upgrading classes at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. "I walked into the San Francisco hall, showed them my resume, told them what I could do and asked if there were any jobs." Shortly, Himebauch was on his way to Hawaii where he signed on the SS Independence as an engine maintenance. His work skills on a lathe, drill press and other equipment in the ship's machine shop soon be­ came apparent and he was as­ signed there full time to make and repair parts on the Indy, and then on her sister ship—the Con­ stitution—when he caught a job on it. "There is a lot of work for a machinist on those vessels," Himebauch noted. "It is difficult to get new parts for both ships because of tfieir age. I was able to work steady, going from one assignment to another. It was great." The switch from a land toseabased machine shop did not Machinist Ross Himebauch bother the Sacramento, Calif, studies a job carefully before resident. The rolling of Ae ves­ fuming on the lathe. sels in the waves did not hinder Ross Himebauch has dis­ covered he can go to sea and still be a tool-and-dye machinist as he had been on land for the last Ibyears. "I had been unemployed and I was looking anyplace where I could get a job," the 36-year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG between fireman and oiler . -.Tv•• ••'. \ y Peggy Maron tidies up a One of the ConsWof/on's original passenger's cabin. .crewmemt>ers is Rico Edralin. One of Himebauch's assign­ ments was to repair this water pump on the Constitution. the precise nature of his job where parts one-ten-thousandth of an inch off could become scrap. "I never even noticed it the whole time I was out there," he recalled. Himebauch, who joined the SIU in 1991, said he has learned a lot about seafaring while at the Piney Point, Md. facility. "The training and the people here have b^n great. I only wish I had known about this place before I went to sea." '.-C.-'-V �•ii 30 OBXmBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 21" i Lundeberg School Graduating Classes If' " • •' Trainee Lifeboat Class 504—Graduating from trainee lifeboat ciass 504 are (from left, kneeling) Ricardo Cruz, Rodney Young, Edward DeSantos, Darryl Jackson, Joseph Moceri, Joel Spell, Charles Hynes, Sara fi^oore, Hayward Pettway, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Roland Hubbard, Mark Ferguson, Lawrence DeLay, Lyndle Cortez, Victor Maldonado, Richard Swall, Thomas Robinson, Stephen Walters, Willie Nelson, Angel Justiniano, Carlos Garcia and Ken Strong. Celestial Navigation—Successfully completing the five-week celestial navigation course are (from left) Joseph Saeger, Ken Battan and Ray Alcorn. Jake Karaczynski (right) is the course instructor. Not pictured are Mark Thomas, Joseph Young and John Smilari. ^«.V Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on October 21 are (from < «. • V A a«i ^^1^^ _ _ _ _ II A I ^^12 I left, kneeling) Mike O'Connell, Andrew Self, William Dove, Ronnie Lambert, Joseph Koch, Kevin Regan, (second row) Richard Rolshski, Wilfredo Velez, Jose Pedroza, Karmell Crawford, Robb Renzaglia, Wendell Price Jr., Albert Grillo, Richard Gordon, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), K.O. Sullivan, Geddy Lee, Terry Tolley, Michael Thomas and Joe Whalen. Welding—Members of the NovemlJer 4 class in welding are (from left) J.D. Berger, Patrick Corless, Dennis Riley, (standing) Joseph Amold, Bill Foley (instructor). Earl F. Ebbert, Bobby Spencer, Kenneth Stratton and Gerald Yore. Summary Annual Report Seafarers Vacation Fund This is a summary ofthe annual report ofthe Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1991. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. ^ ;v: Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the October 15 graduating class receiving th^rJifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Kevin Brown, William Blees, Robert McElwee, (second row) Faia Tuilefano, Lionel Dunkins, Henry Freeman III, Davie Guyton and Walter Schoenecker. St^rV- C;. -r^. V^b/^^fe/v', i:' Sare Bonni«ell, Peter Dudl^, William Fleldirtg, Rlcharcl Gebo Chris Regan, (second row) Paul Ehlers, Joe Koetierle, Kewn C^rnbs, Manan Kabat, Mark Holman, (third row) Patrick Hanning, George Daving, Rancty VanHorn, ffourth row) Harvey Smith, John Mossbarger, Don Peterson^nna Bi^d, John Bigger, (f^ row) Mark Steinlein, Dean Reed, Steve Bigelow, George Cutucacl^, M^e Payne, (sixth row) Hank Scott, Mike Lanham, Richard Atkinson, Jim Burt and Ray Snow. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was $3,217,450 as of December 31, 1991, compared to a deficict of $(555,599) as of January 1, 1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,773,049.This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $46,392,041 including employer contributions of $45,681,955, and earnings from investments of $710,086. Plan expenses were $42,618,992. These expenses included $4,097,451 in administrative expenses, $35,796,634 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,724,907 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oii request. The items listed below are included ill that repprt: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3 Service provider and trustee information 4. Schedule of reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.80 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator. On request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will beincluded 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 right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to:Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit lYograms, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. v.'-'• i �rnmsiiiiimm ^ DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB UmDEBERG SCHOm. I^UPGRMIHG COmiSE SCIf£DO!L£ :iim :» Recertlflcatlen Programs The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between January and May 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—^the nation's security. . • jy'^': < 77 -fe-: - V '• 7:"':7 •7.A'77'77:4:;77::77 Celestial Navigation Third Mate ? Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date February 16 March 15 lVfoy24 January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May? June 4 May 21 January 29 March 26 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 April 26 Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting January 19 March 16 May 11 January 4 March 22 May 10 Seallft Operations &Maintenance UPGRADIHGAPniGAmH Date of Birth Name Address Month/Day/Year (Middle) (First) (Las«) (Slicet) .Telephone _L (Qfy) (State) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) Lakes Member D (Area Code) Inland Waters Member CD . Department HH No Fehruaiy 1 March 8 7:AA,a;,: If yes, which program: from CH No to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? CD Yes If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes CD No GNO If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR:GYes • •- ChecMn Completion Date Date • ^ ^ • All open-ended (contact adndisfriUns office for starting dates) v All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) li: A, Check-In Date January 4 April 12 Course QMED-Any Rating : •y: Contplefiiiii Date March 26 July 2 i Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 April 12 May 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations January 4 February 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 19 March 12 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations May 7 March 29 Marine Electronics—Technician I March 12 Febi i."ary 1 Marine Electronics—Technican II March 15 April 23 Basic Electronics January 4 January 29 Welding January 4 January 29 February 16 March 12 March 29 April 23 Diesel Engine Technology ? March 26 March 1 Refrigerated Maint.—Adv. Mhint. May 10 June 18 1^2'93 AduttEdueailon Schedule l'- ' r' "• 7.-, v-'r'"7''^77> ^77'; ,7 V- Tlie following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. • 'y-iZZ Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting En^ish as a Second Language (ESL) dates) 'A:7H,:,77 7 College Pre^m Schedule for 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January 4 Aprill? February 26 June4 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card the front and back of your Ijundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held n Yes :CVT • Engine Upg I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? M Pacific [H If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. Seniority U.S. Citizen: D Yes Steward Recertification Chief Cook, Chief Steward r February 16 February 26 May? • •:777|| April 26 January 11 ••; .Jahuary:157 ;:^'";7:f March 1 7; March 5 • April 19 April 23 May 17 May 21 January 19 February 12 March 15 April 9 May 24 June 18 January 4 April 16 May 3 August 13 Radar Observer ynlimited Completion Date May 3 Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Ch«:k-lji Completion Date . .Date 7;,--v7/77777;fW7^ February 1 March 12 March 29 May? • .,7 mwM 7 • r May 24 July 2 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. ^Haiidllng CouiTsC Bosun Recertification Check-In Date March 29 Course • \;,:i Course •. AhleSeaman -vy . Steward Up fpading Ceurses DeckUpgnuflii9£;0iirs8^ ':r:t^,S;y,l 31 DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland D Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • D • • D ENGINE GNO G FOWT G QMED—^Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectronics) .DATE. D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor O Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance O Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation D Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G U STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS n Welding n Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • I'" j '•,••,'.1^ ,, "'.'i •. . 'ZZ'-ZrH V - 'V''- •. •' {• y [...yyc-Z/'' y y.y • • , :7 • "5r7;7'-77vf; COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts r^grec Degree •"« y^'rZi •• ; 7.'7! Transportation will be paid In accordance with the schedoling letter only If you present original receipts andsuccessfully complete ttw course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Phwy FoluL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O.Box 75, Piney Point,MD 2(»74. 12»2 '• -V-A; , •7.,T, �|£ I" :•< •- --^Vg-v ' - •,.••-•••';'-&?•• '- • ••, J-'.':i»w-<. i :i,^;^.'-... s; • 3i7co:(e; cSL® CDzim^ f SEAEUaStS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS in this issue MCS Supplementaiy Pension Plan •page 18 Seafarers Vacation Plan -page 30 R:fr Volume 54, Number 12 iurV; SlU Membership Meeting Dates Set for 1993 I- IV •"- • Meeting day forSIU members take home can be handled. from any place where the means many things. It is the day It is also a time for friendship. majority might otherwise meet to each month members receive up­ Members gather in the hall to see act, that meetings can be attended dates on governmental activities old friends and swap sea stories. by only a fraction of the member­ and the latest information from ship, that the absent members Article XXIII of the SIU Con­ who cannot be present must have the SIU's president, secretarytreasurer, contracts department stitution deals exclusively with their interests guarded from what union meetings. The article sets might be the results of excitement and welfare plan. out where and when meetings are and passions aroused by persons During the meetings, mem­ held and who should run them. or conditions, and that those who bers discuss the latest events con­ But that is not the only place in are present may act for and in the cerning the union and its contracted companies. Questions the constitution that deads with interest of all." Membership meetings are the are raised and answered concern­ membership meetings. The ing the contracts and shipping Preamble notes the importance vehicle for determining whether a when ashore of attending meet­ contract is ratified or members hit rules. ings serve the union for those the bricks in a strike. For those who have to travel who to are at sea and unable to at­ some distance, meeting day is tend. Listed below is the schedule of when union business such as union meetings for SIU halls . . . Bearing in mind that we around the country during the filing for vacation, acquiring the are migratory, that our work takes paperwork needed for a physical Boatmao Pat Thomas hits the deck to ask a question during a us away in different directions refer to It throughout 1993. or gathering medical claims to discussion at a recent monthly membership meeting in Texas. fc.. . • : • v'S'jv'-, t-; \ i:.", "4. 8- • 'k 'M' pf 1^' Mm ' • December 1992 ,'A- t- .-8 •- . ' "-c.;' '' • v, r •' - - 1993 Membership Meetings Port PIneyPcrint New York . PhiiadelphiB 1 Baltimore p^ 1 Jacksonville 1 San Juan j Algonac 1 Houston 1 New Orleans Mobile Traditional Date Monday alter first Sunday January 8-. 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OFFICm ORGAN OF THE SiAFABiRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC GULF, lAKES AND INLAND WAHRS DISTWa Voiume 55, Number 12 Gerry Studds December,1993 House Declares For U.S. Ships By 347-65 Vole I .SI O0^>073 -HCQ c/)Cornt-ii— kTi-H CO 2:;T100'-«73 »-i -40 0 C0OOv/> \n-4 73 CO OJ?3 s-lCOJ* i -wmo.nif: om3>o I t— ^ CO INJ C02; Cjri . os: o CO sO o-^ o -n> aiiTi •Mm :S/- Jack Fields Leaders of Legislative Battle Bipartisan Support ^ ^ - Page 3 . •+• •: ,...i RgM Against NAFTA Not Oven Kirtdanil .mm •-''•••• '-a .- Pages 57 Natfons Aid Shipping U.S. study Reveais Pages :/. '§:1 -J M- M 994 Lundeberg Schooi Cataiog and Caiendar - Page 15 M �5s,- 2 DECEMBER1993 SEAFMERSlOa President's Report MarAd Survey of Nations Rovoais Wide-Ranging Maridmo Support Sorting Out NAFTA M-..' ' In all the talk about the North American Free Trade Agreement, Fifty-seven of the world's top lishes a co-ownership policy for Research and Technology con­ known as NAFTA, that came before the November 18 vote in the House (200 against - 234 for) and the Senate vote (38 against - 61 for) maritime nations all provide ex vessels it funds. The company tributed a combined $30.9 mil­ days later, it was easy to tell who was for the deal and who was tensive forms of support to their generally shares 60 to 80 percen lion toward research projects for against. On one side were all the guys who won't suffer from the trade national-flag shipping sector anc of the construction costs while the shipbuilding in 1992. The country can restrict the scheme—doctors, newspaper editorial writers, provides the shipbuilding industry, the shipowner conclusion of freight contracts lawyers, accountants, T.V. anchors, investment Maritime Administration remainder. and charters between residents of bankers, stock brokers and university professors. The MCC will collect a fee from (MarAd) found in a study These NAFTA supporters, from the vantage point of released in late October, the shipping company during the Germany and carriers which are their comfortable and secure incomes, flo^^ the The most prevalent forrii o years of co-ownership, roughly be­ residents of countries that ex­ papers and airwaves with their opinions that the pact support among the nations is tween seven to 15 years. At the enc clude German-flag vessels from would be beneficial to them. cabotage laws. A total of 44 of the cb-ownership, the vessel is free competition. On the other side of the issue were working countries provide laws similar to turned over completely to the ship­ South Korean Assistance people. Working people recognized that the pact the U.S. Jones Act that limit ac ping company Japan is not the only Asian meant job losses. The deal allowed companies, The Japan Development Bank nation with a strong economy that cess to a nation's domestic ship with government approval and encouragement, to (JDB) makes loans to Japanese Michael Sacco relocate production and manufacturing operations ments to its own national-flag shipowners for the construction of provides assistance to its ship­ vessels. Among the countries ping and shipbuilding industries. : from the United States to Mexico. responding to the survey that oceangoing vessels. For highly South Korea and Taiwan also The fact that American jobs will be lost is one point everyone in have cabotage laws are Australia, sophisticate vessels, the bank loan have programs in place designed the debate—pro and con—agrees on. What can't be agreed to is the Finland, Germany, Japan covers 60 percent of the cost. specifically for those sectors. number of jobs that will be lost or how long it will take, if ever, for Another 20 comes from a private Sweden and South Korea. the pact to create new jobs in the United States. Those who favored Foreign-flag vessels are The study found 23 countries bank with the shipowner providing prohibited from participating in the agreement argue that the job loss in the U.S. will have only a shortterm effect. But what is short term even by their own definition could offer their national carriers the rest of the funds. Interest rates the domestic coastal trades of be five years or more. The big question this raises is what happens to jreference to ship certain cargoes start at 5.1 percent with repayment both South Korea and Taiwan. the people who become victims of the pact—the hundreds of thousands >oth commercial and govern­ policies lasting up to 15 years. From the government of South of workers who will be displaced, many of them permanently. The JDB also finances other Korea, shipowners may receive ment. Listed among this group are It is significant that environmentalists, Ross Perot and his organiza­ Taiwan, South Korea, Italy, types of vessels, covering 50 per­ loans through the Korean Develop­ tion, family farm groups, Ralph Nader and consumer protection inter­ France and Australia. (Cargo cent of the vessel cost through a ment Bank to cover up to 92 per­ ests oppos^ NAFTA. But the brunt of the fight against the trade deal preference laws in the United loan. A private bank provides cent of the cost of constructing a was borne by organizations representing American workers and led by States include the transport of a another loan for 25 percent and new vessel. Repayment of these the AFL-CIO, the national federation of unions in the United States. portion of U.S. government cargo the remainder comes from the funds is made over an eight-year If the trade union movement had not gone to the mat on NAFTA, military supplies and agricultural shipowner. JDB financing grace period. In 1989, ap­ the deal most likely would have sailed through Congress. But because commodities.) generally runs 10 years. proximately $270 million was re­ of the fight the unions waged, up until the closing days of the cam­ Japan's Ministry of Transpor­ quested by the shipbuilding Governments of 40 nations as­ paign, it appeared that the point of view of working people would sist their fleets obtain cargo tation runs the Ship Research In­ industry for government-guaran­ prevail and the House of Representatives would defeat the plan. But, through bilateral cargo sharing or stitute which had an operating teed loans. Another $712 miUion as it was reported in the press, the administration kept winning over in­ budget of $6 million in 1991. The was requested fiom the govern­ restricted access treaties. dividual members of Congress with various promises and in the end Thirty-eight nations extend country also budgeted another ment for shipyard restructuring and patched together enough votes to pass NAFTA. This by no means diminishes the valiant effort and leadership role aid in the form of tax benefits to $10.7 i^lion in 19W for research investment loans. their merchant fleets. Financing on vessels planned for production of the AFL-CIO and its member unions in behalf of American The country has a law in place during the start of the 21st Century. allowing all research and develop­ is extended in 22 nations. workers. Nor does it diminish the courage and convictions of the members of the House and Senate who opposed NAFTA. In announcing the release of Germany Funds Research ment investments for facilities and One man who did himself proud was Representative David Bonior the report. Transportation Half a world away, the nation equipment to be eligible for an ac­ (D-Mich.). He is the House Whip, the third-ranking position in the Secretaiy Federico Pena said the of Germany, like the vast celerated-depreciation allowance chamber, and serVed as the leader of the anti-NAFTA forces. Rep. study places into perspective the majority of European nations, or tax credit Bonior worked night and day to protect the interests of all working efforts being made by his depart­ Taiwan Protects Industry people and he deserves our gratitude and admiration. Another elected ment to strengthen America's emphasizes its shipbuilding sec­ tor and reserves coastal trade to official has earned our respect is Representative Richard Gephardt, Regarding cargo preference, maritime industries. The head of the House Majority Leader, who acted as the conscience of the vessels of their national-flag fleet. Taiwan generally grants the car­ MarAd, Vice Admiral Albert J. Democratic Party in opposing the treaty. Fellow European nations, like goods to nariage of certain bulk Herbeiger (Ret), added the survey The AIT.-CIO also did itself proud in its battle. AFL-CIO Presi­ shows Ae "highly competitive" na­ 'inland and Italy, also restrict ional-flag companies that dent Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue and their coastal trade to vessels flying the maintain liner services. Major team of staff people waged a vigorous battle. They took on the richest, ture of the worldwide maritime in­ n^onal flag.) dustry faced by the U.S.-flag import shipments are planned the most powerful and the most influential of our society and never let up. merchant fleet The nation subsidizes under the supervision of the The AFL-CIO and the unions proved that in the final analysis the MarAd chose to contact nations shipyards that construct German- Central Trust' of China with first American worker has only one re iable, dependable, around-the-clock whose coastal shores connect to an lag vessels that will sail in the priority given to vessels con­ defender and that is the American trade union movement. The lesson international waterway and whose domestic trades. Germany h^ structed under a measure for joint to be learned from this is that if it were not for American trade unions, shipping industries maintain at agreed to the European Com­ development of trade, shipping there would be no one to put up a tough battle in behalf of American least 50 national-flag vessels with a munity (EC) directive to limit working men and women and their families. It is an object lesson to lift capacity of 1,000 deadweight shipyard subsidies to nine percent and shipbuilding. tho^ who question what role unions perform. Second priority for cargo goes tons or more. Information was direct and indirect aid for con­ The effort of the unions brought the issue of trade to every work­ ing person's attention. We think that in this process, the way in which gathered by directly contacting the tracts entered into during 1992 to vessels registered in Taiwan trade is handled has changed forever. Trade deals are no longer a various nations' maritime repre­ and 1993. However, the nation and the third priority then is given secret pastime of foreign lobbyists or a game of manners for govern­ sentatives as well as through the received permission from the EC to vessels not falling into the first ment bureaucrats. Today, more and more Americans understand that U.S. State Department's Maritime to grant up to a 36 percent subsidy two categories. trade is the property of every citizen, for every citizen can be either a and Land Transport Office and the For contracts signed before the When new vessel construction winner or loser under each trade agreement. Today it is clear the na­ Economic and Commercial Of­ end of 1993 for ships to be built is plaimed by Taiwanese com­ tion has a responsibility to balance any trade arrangements with job ficers at U.S. Embassies and otho" in yards on the grounds of the panies, they must first contact opportunities for its citizens. Foreign Service posts. Former East Germany. domestic shipyards to see if they Certainly the AFL-CIO and its unions will keep this situation in focus Germany's Ministry of are capable of handling the Japan's Extensive Loans and inform working Americans and union memb^ as to what develops Transportation and Ministry of project. MarAd's report of Japanese from NAFTA and from other trade deals under considoation. This is a government support to its ship­ matter that is far too important to tuck away on a shelf. The later move­ ping and shipbuilding sector Holding Up the Verrazano Bridge ment is going make sure this debate stays tont and center. revealed a dizzying array of 1994 Best Wishes programs designed to aid and In this last month of the old year, I want to take the opportunity to build up those industries. Among extend a holiday greeting in behalf of the union to each Seafarer, ac­ the programs are cargo tive or retired, and his or her family. We wish you a happy and a preference laws and a govern­ prosperous New Year. May 1994 bring each of you many good times. ment-run company to provide loans for shipbuilding. Under Japanese law, foreignDecember 1993 Volume 55. Number 12 flag vessels are excluded from the domestic trade. Crews are re­ The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published quired to be 100 percent monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Japanese. Vessels plying in the Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 domestic trade must be owned by Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) Japanese citizens. 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Japan is home to the largest Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing shipbuilding industry in die world. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the The nation provides various means Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. to assi^ the industry. 20746. The government of Japan runs a company called the Maritime Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Credit Corporation (MCQ that en­ Bosun Horse Moss may be the first man to single-handedly hold Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ courages theJ>uilding of ships for up New York's Verrazano Bridge. This photo of the Texas native dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate the coastal ^^."THe MCC estab­ was taken by C.J. Sandyaboard the Sea-Land Perfdimance. Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. !> /. / /• �•X^: DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARil^LOe V".'> 3 -I" House Stands Up For U.S. Shipping Bill to Revitalize Maritime Passes by 347-65 Vote '• 'Sift The House of Representatives the U.S.-flag maritime industry to showed its strong support for the be considered and passed by the U.S.-flag merchant fleet when it House since the Merchant Marine voted 347-65 in favor of legisla­ Act of 1970. Flanked by presidents from affiliated unioris, AFL-CIO President Lane tion to revitalize the industry. Kirkland denounces NAFTA's passage at a press conference in The vote, held November 4, Excerpts of Remarks Washington. immediately followed the On the Maritime Bill chamber's overpowering rejec­ By House Members tion by a 309-109 margin of an Appear on Page 10. amendment designed to limit the amount U.S.-flag shipping com­ H.R. 2151 also creates a new panies can charge to transport Series Transportation Program to government-impelled cargo. (See. help U.S. shipyards build vessels story on page 11.) The Maritime that are price-competitive on the Security and Competitiveness world market. Act of 1993 (H.R. 2151) now "This is a'tremendous show of goes before the Senate. The labor movement, con­ trade, with democratic values or support for the U.S.-flag mer­ gressmen and others who oppose the openings up of consumer H.R. 2151 outlines a $1.2 bil­ chant marine by the House," said the North American Free Trade markets in Mexico." lion, 10-year program to provide SIU President Michael Sacco. Rather, he said, its goal is to operating sub­ Agreement (NAFTA) expressed "Much of the credit for this vic­ disappointment and reiterated "protect the property patents and sidies for a tory has to go to Seafarers and their warnings that NAFTA will profits of U.S. corporations that proposed their families who contacted their cost hundreds of thousands of will locate facilities in Mexico" Maritime individual representatives to seek American jobs and will severely where they intend to escape the Security Fleet. their votes." damage the environment, follow­ conditions of life and labor in the The bill does not Also pointing out the sig­ ing the November 17 vote in U.S. provide a nificance of the vote was the "The fight to keep and im­ specific number which the U.S. House of Repre­ United States Maritime Coali­ sentatives approved the trade prove these standards," Kirkland of ships that tion, an advocacy group made up said, "will not be slowed by this would be in- ~ deal, 234 votes to 200. of citizens' organizations, In a press conference follow­ defeat... The AFL-CIO will con­ eluded in the "eP-Studds patriotic groups, U.S.-flag ship­ ing the House vote, AFL-CIO trive to be in the forefront of the fleet, but published reports es­ ping companies, maritime unions President Lane Kirkland pointed struggle to ensure that trade be­ timate the figure to be between 50 and shipyards. nations benefits and 70 vessels. It is the first major out that NAFTA "has little to do tween "Members of the coalition with national interests, with free Continued on page 11 piece of legislation dealing with worked hard to ensure passage of h! ytake at HJ^A, HgM for Fair Hade Hot Oven Kirklattd this measure," said James Henry, president of the coalition, which formed in September. "This was the first major vote concerning maritime since the coalition formed. We were able to speak with one strong, united voice, and it helped." 'Right Bill, Right Time' In presenting the bill for debate on the House floor, Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), the chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, said, "This is the right bill, this is the right time and this is the right place to do the right thing for not Rep. Fields only the U.S. maritime industries, but for our nation's economic and national security." Studds was joined by Repre­ sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas), the ranking minority member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, who pointed out how the merchant marine had played a valuable role Peddles Tickets to Cargo Conference Under False Pretenses In an attempt to sell tickets to what was billed as a bulk shipping conference scheduled in New York on November 15 and 16, the Journal of Commerce and an agency promoting the use of foreign registries advertized their production as an anti U.S. seamen, anti U.S. flag seminar. The so-called Dry Bulk Transpo '93 Conference was sponsored by the nation­ al shipping and transportation newspaper. The Journal of Commerce. Although no mention of another or­ ganization was made in the conference advertisements, it was later revealed that the newspaper had contracted the ser­ vices of International Marketing Strategies (IMS), an organization that promotes foreign registries. IMS describes itself as "a specialized publishing, public relations and market­ ing corporation committed to the globalization of capital and policy in the promotion of free trade...." In touting its newsletter on runaway-flag registries; IMS tells the shipowner, "If you're not using open registries[,] your competitors probably are. You should explore your options and choose carefully from among the different flags." Appealing to Prejudice In a move designed to up attendance and appeal to groups opposed to U.S. shipping, IMS prepared advertisements and The Journal of Commerce ran the propaganda. The ads, which play on baseless prejudice, dish out the tired old arguments about wages of American seamen and cargo preference. One ad proclaims in bold headline type: "If the rationale for subsidizing U.S. flag ships is because they serve a defense ne^ then why should a cook on a private vessel make more dian a Navy captainT' The ad attributes the quote to Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) then says, "If this kind of thinking affects you, you should be in New York on November 15th and 16th for The Journal of Commerce's Dry Bulk Conference."' The other advertisement states, 'These preference ships would not exist without a subsidy program. And, if they did not, who would miss them? Certain­ ly not the military and not the commer­ cial markets." The statement is assigned to Rob Quartel, an employee of a runaway-flag shipping operation. The price of admission to the two-day conference was $495.00. SIU President Michael Sacco took the matter to Journal of Commerce Presi­ dent and Publisher Don Becker, saying the ads were "entirely misleading" and based on "misrepresentations and propagandistic statements made by two avowed enemies of the American-flag shipping industry." Sacco noted that in no way did he ob­ ject to "the right of anyone to express at­ titudes different from those I represent." Rather, he said, "it is the deceitful way in which the conference has been promoted to which I object." Becker informed Sacco the ads were "prepared by an outside consultant" (meaning IMS) and that he "was not aware in advance" of the content. Two speakers scheduled for the con­ ference canceled their participation in the event in protest of the ads. Ernest J. Corrado, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping, a ^oup representing U.S. shipping companies, advised EMS that he was withdrawing. He said some of AIMS member groups found the ad statements attacking the "government-impelled cargo preference program" to be "er­ roneous, misleading and totally inap­ propriate." iH,- ; •-"A • I I• t•T • Continued on page 11 New-Low Anti U.S. Ship Group ••'A:. • i' X. :U From The Journal of Commerce "IF THE RATIONALE FOR SUBSIDIZING U.S. FLAG SHIPS IS BECAUSE THEY SERVE A DEFENSE NEED, THEN WHY SHOULD A COOK ON A PRIVATE VESSEL MAKE MORE THAN ANAVYCAPTAlNr "THESE PREFERENCE SHIPS WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT. A SUBSIDY PROGRAM. AND, IF THEY DID NOT WHO WOULD MISS THEM? CERTAINLY NOT THE MILITARY AND NOT THE COMMERCIAL MARKETS.'^ •'' V-A CLIUtC* 21 H this Kind ot thinkingaffects you., you shodd be m New Yorti onNowerrber 15th and 1em for The Joumaiof Comrnerca s Dry Buk Conference. Fax 203^-t929 tor fullregistrafion detaiis. 'or TheJourrai o( "ovemtw, 150. and 161I1 i The propagandistic way the Journal of Commerce advertised its dry bulk conference appears above. The large quarter page ads, run November 5 (left) and November 8, were prepared by a firm that promotes foreign registries. That company was hired by the newspaper to stage the event. Corrado added, "... to appear in the Dry Bulk Transpo '93 symposium in the circumstances of the ads would, to my mind, be an act of disloyalty" to the U.S.flag shipping industry. After seeing the first ad, Talmage E. Simpkins, executive vice president and treasurer of the Labor Management Com­ mittee, a group representing shipowners with labor contracts with the National Maritime Union, informed IMS that under no circumstances would he par­ ticipate in a conference promoted in such an irresponsible manner. The advertisements provoked a demonstration from SIU rank-and-file members. Fifteen Seafarers passed out leaflets protesting the ads "misrepresentational headlines" to conference par­ ticipants on the first morning of the event. The advertisements leave the ques­ tion as to why the conference was con­ voked in the first place. What was established by the ads, in the view of many people in the maritime in­ dustry, is that the integrity of The Journal of Commerce was com­ promised and consequently the quality of the newspaper. • J.:-' - .v' r �4 r > , '' K, DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Coast Guard Outlines Plans For Mariner Card Renewal renewing z-cards and licenses, a fee of $45 to evaluate applica­ the Coast Guard will use the date tions of renewal for mariners the document was issued for with endorsements. If this comes to pass, an AB those processed before 1991. The date of issuance is located or QMED who has been sailing on the back of a z-card, to the regularly and wants to renew his or her document would be charged right of the thumb print. Any documents issued in $80 under the proposed plan. When a mariner renews a zyears ending in 4 or 9 must be renewed during 1994 to remain card with more than one endorse­ active. Documents issued in ment, the Coast Guard proposes years ending in 5 or 0 must renew to charge only one evaluation fee during 1995. For those issued in of $45. The same single-time fee years 1 or 6, renewal must take will apply to mariners who submit place in 1996. For years ending in a license, z-card or certificate of 2 or 7, renewal has to be done in registiy (used by medical person­ 1997. For documents issued in nel and pursers) for renewal at the years ending in 3 or 8, renewal same time. However, if a mariner holds must take place in 1998. For example, a member more than one Coast Guard-is­ whose z-card was issued on July sued document and applies to 10, 1969 would have to renew renew them at separate times, his or her document by July 10, the Coast Guard will charge 1994 if the proposed rule goes separate evaluation fees of $45 into effect. Members who have when the renewal applications received new or upgraded docu­ are received. The Coast Guard also plans ments since 1991 already have a renewal date stamped on both the to apply an examination fee of front and back of their z-cards. $40 to mariners holding z-cards The Coast Guard also out­ with endorsements if recent ser­ lined its plans for charging vice requirements are not met. mariners to renew their docu­ The agency defines recent ser­ Create Schedule vice requirements as providing The Coast Guard is seeking ments. The costs range from $35 proof of one year sailing time to create a five-year schedule for to renew a z-card with no endorse­ within the previous five years. renewal of documents and licen­ ments (such as an ordinary seaman Should a person wish to ses beginning next year. All or wiper) to as high as $120. return to sailing after coming In breaking down the costs, documents and licenses would ashore for more than five have to be renewed by 1998 if a the federal agency plans to years—^as happened during the charge an issuance fee of $35 for mariner plans to sail. Persian Gulf war—a mariner To determine the date for all renewals. It also is proposing would have to pay the $35 renewal issuance fee, the $45 ap­ plication evaluation fee and an ad­ ditional $40 examination fee covering the qualified rating sought. This would amount to $120. Under the Coast Guard's proposal for merchant mariner's docu­ Merchant mariner's docu­ ments must be renewed eveiy five years and certain testing standards and fees will be assigned to the renewal process, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. In a preliminary proposal outlined in the Federal Register of September 16, the Coast Guard seeks to begin a program of renewing z-cards and mariner licenses every five years begin­ ning in 1994. The Department of Transportation agency also wants to charge mariners for documents when they are renewed or upgraded. Responding to the proposed rulemaking, the SIU restated to the Coast Guard its strong op­ position to any fees being charged for z-cards or licenses in its comments to the Coast Guard. The Seafarers, along with four other maritime unions and five individual mariners, filed in U.S. District Court in April a suit to stop the Coast Guard from collecting money when the agency issues or upgrades z-cards and licenses. Proposed Dates For Z-Card Renewals . ment renewals, all z-cards will have to be updated by 1998. The federal agency has outlined a plan based on the issuance date of documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuanceis located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb print. Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the documents.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1984 1979 1974 1969 1964 1959 1954 19491944 1939 1990 1985 1980 1975 1970 1965 1960 1955 1950 1945 1940 1991 1986 1981 1976 1971 1966 1961 1956 1951 1946 1941 1992 1987 1982 1977 1972 1967 1962 1957 1952 1947 1942 1937 1993 1988 1983 1978 1973 1968 1963 1958 1953 1948 1943 1938 a'. Source: FederalRegister, September 16,1993 'Flawed Data' The SIU charged the Coast Guard followed "the same fa­ cially flawed data and methodol­ ogy it employed to calculate fees for origind [z-cards] and original and renewed licenses." The union added, "This un­ fair work tax unfairly burdens American merchant seamen and boatmen who already face dif­ ficult economic times as a result of earning their livelihoods in a merchant marine that badly needs revitalizing." Before announcing im­ plementation of the program, the Coast Guard will study the com­ ments it has received todetermine if a public hearing or a need for revision of the plan is needed. Chief Cook Michael Hammock presents a freshly baked,farewell cake to the seven Cuban refugees and members of the ITB Grotoncrew before the ship's arrival in St. Croix. m GroUm Rescues 7 Cuban Refugees Seafarers aboard the ITB in secret so that no one would Graron rescued seven refugees 30 discover their intention to flee miles north of Cubia adrift on a Sagua La Grande Villa, Cuba," raft during twilight October 19. Deloatch told a reporter from the According to reports from Seafarers LOG. "They had even sewn the crewmembers, the vessel was sailing to the Hess Oil terminal in names, address and phone num­ St. Croix, V.I. after offloading bers of their relatives in Florida cargo in "Tampa, Fla. Around 7 into the collars of their shirts." Crewmembers provided the p.m. AB Patrick Rawley, who was standing watch, spotted an Cubans with clean clothes and hot meals prepared by the galley object in the distance. Using binoculars. Captain gang. '"They thought the food was Nicholas Colavito and crewmem­ excellent. They told us that they bers determined that what they had never had such amounts or saw was actually a group of in­ quality. In Cuba they were given dividuals adrift on a raft, wildly a few pounds of rice per month and a very minimal amount of waving their arms. It took the Groton ap­ meat," said the 36-year member proximately 15 minutes to turn of the SIU, who also provided the around and reach the raft, which LOG with the photo accompany­ consisted of eight inner-tubes tied ing this article. "The entire crew worked very* together with pieces of steel. Once the vessel reached the raft, well together to bring the crewmembers lowered a Jacob's refugees aboard. It was a wonder­ ladder and brought all seven ful feeling to help these people Cubans safely aboard the in­ who clearly just wanted a better tegrated tug-barge. The entire life for themselves in America," rescue operation took the crew a Deloatch recalled. The Cubans stayed on board little over an hour. "The group had been at sea for with the crew for four days until seven days and had not eaten food the vessel sailed into St. Croix, or drunk water for five days," said vvhere the seven refugees were Recertified Steward Marvin turned over to federal authorities. Deloatch, who sails from the port "They told us that they would of New York. "When setting out write the ship once settled in with from Cuba that first night, they their families in Miami, but we only packed two air pumps, water, probably won't ever hear from salt, lemons and raw fish." them. It is just another successful TTie chief steward noted DEU rescue by a SIU ship," noted the Angel Bruno acted as an inter­ recertified steward. preter between the crew and the The 692-foot-long integrated refugees, who spoke only tug-barge, operated by Sheridan Spanish. '"They told us that it had Transportation out of New York, taken them eight months of plan­ transports petroleum products be­ ning and building to escape from tween the Hess Oil terminal in St. Cuba. They built their raft and Croix and various ports along the made plans in the woods at night East Coast. OMI Charger's Captain Commencis Crew fer Ceurageous Conduct The captain of the OMI Charger xectniXy commended the vessel's crewmembers for their courageous actions immediately following a fatal explosion aboard the tanker on October 9 near the Houston Ship Channel. "As a result of the explosion, there were many displays of courage, humanity and duties well done," Master Wayne Nason wrote. "I would like to officially commend the crewmembers, whose deeds I have direct knowledge of. . . . They did not panic and all obeyed orders. If I am proud of anything, I am proud of the fact that hb one was lost of hurt after the explosion occurred." Nason then provides brief ac­ counts of the actions of several officers and Seafarers. He specifically mentions AB Jimmie Scheck, OMU Daniel Campbell ant! OMU Andrew Lopez. Details Action Scheck "went to his fire sta­ tion and assisted Third Mate Ziegler with the hose and at­ tempting to fight the fire. Jimmie then assisted Chief Mate Wren in pulling the pumpman off the main deck and got him to the stem for evacuation. Jimmie was ordered to evacuate. He was, as he always was onboard, an outstanding and fearless seaman." The captain pointed put that Campbell "went to his fire station in the engine room and had the presence of mind to close down the fire pump recirculating valve to give the deck more pressure on the fire main. He assisted... until he was ordered to abandon ship." Of Lopez, Nason wrote, "He tied down the hot work fire hose to continue a stream on the flames. He, too, only left the deck when ordered to abandon ship." The captain added, "I am sure there were others who performed well and I do not mean to slight anyone." The circumstances leading to the accident aboard the Charger still are being investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Nation­ al Transportation Safety Board. Through interviews with Charter crewmembers, federal officials have confirmed that the blast was sparked by a welding torch used in an empty cargo tank by a member of an International Marine Services, Inc. riding crew. The agencies still are trying to determine when and how the potentially explosive atmosphere was produced. recently told the Seafarers LOG that it may take several months to wrap up the investigation. Meanwhile, the Charger—a 660-foot tanker which burned for more than five hours after the severe explosion—has been sold for scrap. Seafarer Perishes Correction The blast claimed the lives of three men:Seafarer Milton "Wil­ lie" Williams, who was sailing as a pumpman; and Keith Kelly and Roger Boutwell of the riding crew. Amazingly, only one other person, the third member of the riding crew, suffered serious in­ juries. Mike Buzbee sustained bums to his face and hands. A Coast Guard spokesperson Due to a typographical error, an article in the Novem­ ber issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly listed the age of late SIU member Milton "Willie" Williams, the QMED/pumpman who died in an explosion aboard the OMI Charger on October 9. Brother Williams was 46 years old. I.: �- DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Tuberculosis Program Begins January 1 in Sill Ciinics The Seafarers International migration to the U.S. of people Because Seafarers live in close Union—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes frorn countries with a high in­ quarters and deal with the same and Inland Waters District—and cidence of the disease and trans- people every day for an extended the Seafarers Welfare Plan will mission among persons in period of time. Miller noted that begin implementing a tuber­ crowded living environments. the SIU feels it should examine culosis (TB) research and control the possible effect of tuberculosis The Airborne Disease program in all SIU clinics as of on those who sail the world's TB is a disease spread by January 1,1994 to rapidly address germs called tubercle bacilli thai waterways. the national re-emergence of the can float in the air. The germs are TB Testing Important disease and protect union mem­ spread if a person infected with The 1994 TB screening pro­ bership. active tuberculosis Of the lungs The program, to be put into coughs or sneezes into the air. gram will take place in every SIU place by the Seafarers Welfare The TB bacteria are so tiny thai clinic throughout the United Plan medical department, is they dry out and float on air cur­ States. It will require members to designed to accumulate data in rents for long periods in an fill out a simple questionnaire order to research effects on enclosed space. TB germs are not (which will include such ques­ Seafarers of the disease. The new likely to be transmitted through tions as age, place of birth and program will require a painless personal items associated with in­ places of travel, as well as family skin test at the time of a member's fected individuals, such as cloth- and personal history of tuber­ annual 1994 physical to identify ing, bedding, toilet seats, culosis) and submit to a skin test. The skin test on the arm is the if the Seafarer has been exposed showers, drinking glasses, eating only way to tell if a person has to TB. The main objective of such materials or any other items a per­ been exposed to the germs as­ a prdgram is to protect SIU mem­ son with the clinical disease may sociated with tuberculosis. When bers from the disease by testing have touched. goes into an SIU clinic a Seafarer for possible exposure to TB "It is very important to note for his or her annual examination, germs. that this is not a disease that is "The SIU tuberculosis pro­ easily transmitted or rapidly in­ a clinic physician will use a small gram will test Seafarers at the fectious. The skin test might needle to put testing material, time of their annual physical to reveal that a person may have called tuberculin, under the skin see if they have been exposed to been exposed to someone with of the forearm. In 48-72 hours, the someone with active TB at any TB 10 or 15 years ago, but they member will return to the SIU time in the past," Dr. Kenneth may never develop the active dis­ clinic, and the test on the forearm is examined to determine if there Miller, director of the Seafarers ease," said Miller. American Lung Association is a reaction. Seiafarers may pick Welfare Plan medical depart­ ra germs are not transmitted up their renewed clinic card at the This photograph shows a normal chest X-ray. Had there been any ment, told a reporter from the through casual contact. A person sign of tuberculosis, a spot would have appeared on one of the lungs. Seafarers LOG. "If they have must be in close contact for a long time the skin test is read. The test is positive if a bump been exposed, treatment may be period of time with an infected the size of a pencil eraser or big­ is found to have active TB, then tibiotic known as INK to take necessary, but that will be up to individual to become affected by he or she will not be permitted to once per day for six months. This the member and his or her per­ the germ. Miller stressed that ger appears on the arm where the ship out until the infection is preventive treatment takes at least sonal physician to determine. We even in this case, only 10 percent tuberculin was placed. This treated. However, a positive skin six months to a year to kill all the are basically concerned about the will go on to develop active tuber­ means that the person may have test does not necessarily mean tuberculosis germs. A person may been exposed to the TB germ and current rise of TB and want to culosis. continue to have TB bacteria in may require preventive treatment that the Seafarer has active TB. protect our members by taking "The program will determine his or her body unless eliminated Most people who breathe in to avoid getting ^e full disease at every precautionary measure pos­ the bacteria do not become in­ with the proper medication. a later time. (Seafarers receive if an individual has been exposed sible." fected when exposed to TB. Of chest X-rays as part of their an­ to TB in the past. Based upon this "A person with a latent infection The TB Rise those who do, most do not nual physicals which also are determination, the individual and will be eligible to ship out with develop the active disease, but the used to determine the extent of Ws or her own doctor will decide the understanding that he or she is Tuberculosis, inactive for whether or not any further treat­ responsible for taking the germs can lie dormant in the cells TB exposure.) many years in the United States, ment is required," Miller stated. prescribed medications as is once again on the rise. The Na­ lining the lungs where the body "Seafarers should not wait directed by the doctor," noted tional Institute of Allergy and In­ may store them. The body's im­ until the last minute before get­ Decision for Treatment fectious Diseases (NIAID), a mune system traps the bacteria ting their clinic card renewed be­ The Centers for Disease Con­ Miller. federal health agency involved in with special germ fighters. From cause this TB skin test is going to trol and Prevention (CDC) has es­ Protection for Seafarers the research and development of this point on, a lifelong balance take a few days. Individuds need tablished a specific set of The SIU medical department is guidelines for treatment of infec­ between the infection and the to plan in advance and give them- guidelines used to determine moving quickly to deal with any tious diseases, cites various human body's defense against the selves enough time," noted whether or not a person needs to potential threat to the membership reasons for the resurgence of TB. infection continues. An in­ Miller." through , precautionary measures begin preventive therapy. Reasons stated by the agency dividual who has dormant TB Among the items checked by such as early detection and collec­ for the tuberculosis revival in­ bacteria in his or her lungs is not A Positive Test doctors are the size of the reaction tion of data to better analyze any clude the emergence of drug- contagious. Only those with ac­ Seafarers will receive only the to the skin test, age and medical trends or circumstances relating to resistant strains of the organism tive TB who remain untreated are TB skin test and initial chest X- history of the patient and if the Seafarers and the disease. causing the disease, increased im­ capable of infecting others. The TB screening program ray in the SIU clinic. If a Seafarer individual is part of a high risk will remain in effect throughout tests positive, he or she should group. Based on this criteria, a doctor 1994. In 1995, the medical seek advice and treatment from a personal physician who knows will make the decision whether department will examine the data collected to determine if tuber­ his or her past medical histoiy and treatment is necessary. If deemed necess^, an in­ culosis is of significant concern can determine what is best for that particular individual. If a Seafarer dividual will be prescribed an an­ for Seafarers. •/•ri. • •• • V.v" ' '' •-VAI:.- -• - - Fighting the Fiu Bug in Seattie A nurse measures the size of the skin reaction to a TB test ad­ ministered on the forearm, like the ones Seafarers will begin taking with their annual physicals in January. i' .-r- v. i. ' , . The skin test is positive if a bump the size of a pencil eraser or bigger appears on the arm where the tuberculin was placed, as shown above. Seafarers in the port of Seattle,including Chief Cook Veronica Cardenas (left) and Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, take advantage of flu shots offered by the Virginia Mason Clinic, which serces as the preferred provider organization (PPO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan in the Northwest U.S. Staff members from the Seattle PPO came to the union hall to administer the inoculations. 1 �DfiCiEMVfff fM3 6 SUFMERSLOa Member^ip MeeUna Dates Set hir 1994 continue staying up-to-date in 1994 by attending the monthly meetings at their respective ports. Article" XXIII of the SIU ConstitutioTwice a year at the member­ ship meeting in Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bvosuns Pictured an deals exclusively with union meetings. The article sets out where and when meetings are conducted and who should run them. The Preamble also notes the importance when ashore of attending meetings to serve the union for those who are at sea and therefore cannot attend. ". . . Bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members who cannot be present must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in Twice a year at the membership meeting in the interest of all." Members are asked to clip the schedule Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bosuns, like Monte below and post it on their ships or keep it Pereira, above. for personal reference throughout the year. Maritime reform and the future of U.S.flag shipping... updates on the new standard contract... the battle oyer inland documen­ tation ... the SIU's fight to prohibit charg­ ing merchant seamen and boatmen for their z-cards.... These are just some of the topics covered this past year during monthly membership meetings conducted at SIU halls throughout thecountry. Seafarers can AB Carson Jordan asks a question pertaining to seatime changes in the new contract during a recent meeting in the Philadelphia hall. Members listen to reports on shipping, their benefits plan and upcoming elections. 1994 Membership Meetings * Port Traditional Date Piney Point Monday after first Sunday New York Tuesday after first Suriday Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday SanJuan Thursday after first Sunday Algonac Friday after first Sunday 7 11 khHiston Monday after second Sunday 10 ^..•:.\14: New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 16 13 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 12 16 16 San Francisco Thursday after s^pr^JSi^^ n St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 14 Friday after second Sunday 14 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 18* New Bedford Tuesctey after third Sunday 1 Jersey City Seattle January February March April May 7 7 4-.: '""p2. .1 8 8 5 4 6 10 • 10 10 7 10 V"-?:, • 10 7 10 18 22* 11 • 8 •^ November December 8 9 5 r- 8 6 9 7 11 8 6 10 9 i.:' 11 8 6 10 8 9 7 11 8 6 10 8 6 10 8 7 14* 9 -9. 6 September October 5 •• •; August 7 5 5 July • 6 3 9 6 June 4 6 8 9 7 : 10 6 11 8 8 12 9 11 15 12 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 11 :,:%15:V-- 13 14 12 16 14 13 11 15 13 17 14 12 16 14 17 14 12 14 ;•' 18: 15 13 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 :v, 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 21 18 16 20 18 23* 19 17 21 19 19 17 21 19 23 20 18 22 20 20 18 22 20 24 21 19 23 21 20 24 22 26 23 21 25 23 14, Wednesday after third Sunday 19 23 23 Fridayafter thirdSunday 21 25 25 13 •; . 10 •:-12-''' 15 • r Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holidays; Algonac change created by Veterans Day holiday Wilminqton changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall Birthday holidays. �DECEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Foreign-Flag Ships Collide Near New Orleans •iVvT' The U.S. Coast Guard and the passengers and 542 crewmemNational Transportation Safety bers, received a 70-foot-wide Board (NTSB) are investigating a dent in its right side. Within the collision which took place near dent is a 30-foot gash roughly 10 New Orleans on November 6 be­ feet above the water line and a tween a cruise ship and a flag-of- smaller hole about two feet above convenience freighter which was the water line. carrying American grain to Russia. The larger gash cut into The hearing began in mid- several crewmembers' cabins, November, following a ruling by which were unoccupied at the federal Judge Martin Feldman time of the accident. denying a request by two officers The 654-foot ship, owned by from the Netherlands-Antilles- Holland America, also sustained flag passenger vessel Noordam damage on its right propeller who wanted to block the Coast shaft. A water main used for fire Guard from conducting the in­ protection and a sewage pipe quiry. were broken. Neither the Noordam nor the Part of the Mt. Ymitos' bow Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. was knocked about 20 feet in­ Yrhitos had a pilot onboard when ward, while a hole was opened 15 the ships crashed into each other feet below the main deck. The at a 90-degree angle around 8:30 684-foot vessel, owned by Kassos p.m. at the mouth of the Missis­ Maritime Enterprises of Athens, sippi River's Southwest Pass. had loaded soybean meal in Con­ Visibility was clear at that time. vent, La. and was bound for Coast Guard Commander Tim Kaliningrad in Russia. According to press reports, Keegan told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. during the first days of the inves­ Miraculously, there were no tigation the captain of the Mt. serious injuries aboard either Ymitos, Giorgios Fragoulis, ship, although both vessels sus­ stated that he had taken a number tained major damage. The Noor­ of steps to avoid the collision but dam, which was carrying 1,188 was surprised when the cruise The Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. Ymitos was carrying American grain to Russia at the time of the accident. •' .i--- U.S. Coast Guard photos by D.Schaefer The passenger vessel A/oordam suffered extensive damage when it collided with a flag-of-convenience ship last month at the mouth of the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass. ship changed course whilei the vessels were only a half-mile apart. Fragoulis also reportedly said that someone from the Noor­ dam contacted him by radio shortly after the accident and ac­ knowledged that the Noordam was at fault. > Amoldus Broekhoven, chief officer of the Noordam, denied that he or anyone else from the cruise ship had taken the blame. However, he and another officer from the Noordam reportedly said they did not see the Mt. Ymitos until about two minutes prior to the collision. Both vesselsstill were seawor­ thy after the accident but were taken to shipyards for damage as­ sessment. At press time, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard said the in­ vestigation was continuing. • Tc. . Cruise-Ship Crew 'Ran Like Deer' Crewmembers aboard a foreign-flag cruise ship reportedly left their passengers in the dark after the vessel collided with a flag-of-con­ venience freighter last month near New Orleans. According to reports in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the crew of the NetherlandsAntilles-flagged Noordam let at least 30 minutes elapse following the collision on November 6 before anyone informed the passengers of what had happened. Although there were no serious injuries on either ship, the contact jolted everyone aboard both vessels. Yet the 1,188 cruise-ship passengers were left to guess about the severity of the accident. One articl#in the newspapef said that many passengers were "furious" regarding the initid response of the captain and crew. Passengers described the scene as "hysterical." One person was quoted as saying she has "nothing but contempt" for the captain because of the way he handled the situation. Another passenger said he was in the dining room when he saw deckhands and galley person­ nel— all wearing lifejackets — "running like deer" to lifeboat Stations, without communicating with any passengers. However, the crew found time to quickly drape tarps over the area of the ship which sus­ tained the most damage, the newspaper reported. Eventually the passengers disembarked from the Noordam a day later than originally scheduled. A spokesperson for Holland America, owner of the ship, told the Times-Picayune, "It's for­ tunate the accident occurred on the last day of their cruise. By that time, [the passengers] were pretty comfortable with the ship and cruising and everything." SlU Presses for Inland Safety Regs The SIU continues to push for captain and pilot are required to rating. The other bill before the sub­ legislation to improve safety con­ hold documents even though all ditions for boatmen working four crewmembers have naviga­ committee stems from the acci­ dent itself. The Towing Vessel along America's inland water­ tion responsibilities. Navigational Safety Act of 1993 Detailing the union's efforts ways (H.R. 3282) requires all inland since 1992 to pass legislation Two bills are under considera­ waterway vessels to be equipped tion by the House Coast Guard calling on boatmen to hold docu­ with marine charts, navigational and Navigation Subcommittee. ments, Terry Turner, SIU director The Inland Documentation Bill for legislative affairs, told the publications, compass, radar and Unseasonably mild weather In the Great Lakes region means the (H.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen subcommittee, "For the last two fathometer. opportunity for more work for vessels like the Walter J. McCarthy, sailing on inland waterways ves­ years, the SIU has insisted that a Not Fully Equipped pictured here steaming by the SIU hall In Algonac, Mich. sels of more than five gross tons potential catastrophe exists on the During the October 12, hear­ to hold Coast Guard-issued mer­ nation's inland waterways. No ing representatives heard tes­ chant mariner's documents (z- longer is this prophetic; the timony that the Mauvilla was not [Amtrak] Sunset Limited has equipped with marine charts, cards). made it all too real." This piece of legislation navigational tools or a compass. which was introduced earlier this Deep sea and Great Lakes The Coast Guard pointed out such year by Representative Gerry mariners possess z-cards. To ac­ equipment is not required by law No date for the closing of the year. Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of quire a merchant mariner's docu­ or agency regulations. "Last year a substantial num­ Soo Locks has been announced the House Merchant Marine and ment, the Coast Guard requires Subcommittee Chairman because of unseasonably mild ber of Great Lakes vessels, such Fisheries Committee — has evidence of a drug-free Billy Tauzin (D-La.) offered H.R. received additional attention urinalysis, check of the National 3282 the day after the hearing to weather in the Great Lakes as the large carriers, sailed into the first week of January. This is since the early morning Septem­ Driver Register for drunk-driving provide for the additional naviga­ region. a rare occurrence but we hope for Traditionally the locks close in ber 22 accident near Mobile, Ala. or controlled substance viola­ tional equipment. more of the same this year," the mid-December because of ice ac­ when an Amtrak passenger train tions, an FBI criminal record A union study of Coast Guard cumulation on Lakes Michigan, SIU official stated. ran off a bridge that had been background investigation, proof data from the late 1970s to midRivers and harbors along the struck moments before by a barge of U.S. citizenship or evidence of 1991 revealed the leading cause Superior and Huron. If mild Lakes generally start icing in the weather conditions continue, sail­ pushed by the MV Mauvilla. lawful entry and permanent for a majority (58 percent) of the ing could extend well into early autumn when the colder Forty-seven people lost their lives residency from the Immigration accidents on inland waterways weather moves south from the January. in the accident. Reports of the and Naturalization Service and was human factors. Meanwhile, Seafarers who sail on the Arctic. This year has been mild so investigation state the tug/barge proof of employment in the in­ aboard U.S.-flag vessels, 36 per­ Great Lakes have had "an excep­ far, and all projections for the got lost in a heavy fog, sailed into dustry or evidence of military ser­ cent of the accidents on the Great tionally good year," said Byron Great Lakes region point to the an unnavigable bayou and struck vice. Lakes were attributable to human Kelley, vice president of the weather pattern continuing. the unlit bridge. Two of the four Z-cards are renewed every factors with only 31 percent on SIU's Great Lakes region. Factors that contribute to the crewmembers aboard the five years. In order to receive an the deep seas. There are 25,777 Kelley recalled that the last closing include car^o dem^d Mauvilla did not carry z'^cards. advanced rating, such as able miles of navigable inland water­ two winters have been mild, and the weather conditions. which allowed Great Lakes ves­ "As the temperature drops so bodied seaman or tankermen, a ways. Union Noted Dangers sels to continue shipping opera­ does the demand for the cargo Action on both bills is ex­ In testimony before the sub­ boatman must pass a Coast Guard tions on the lakes into December carried along the lakes, such as committee on October 12, the examination that indicates pected to resume when Congress and occasionally into the new iron ore," said Kelley. SIU pointed out only the tug's [proficiency and knowledge of the returns to Washington in January. Gnat Lakes Ships CoaOnue Saillttg in Friendiy Weather V • -- • • . ('• • . 'f �r. 8 DECEMBER 1993 S8AFMERSL0G SlU-Creweil Williams Returns to States for Hull Inspection Seafarers aboard the Pfc decided to return to life at sea. replenishment and cargo and fuel Dwayne T. Williams worked hard Bosun Meier sailed aboard the transfers at sea to helicopter preparing the vessel for the Cape Canaveral, also an Amsea operations. Deck department shipyard as the militar vessel, during Fersian Gulf war. members also are instructed in The prepositioning ship is shipboard damage control, search prepositioning ship (MFS) sailec designed to fully ^uip Marine and rescue operations and into the United States for the first expeditionary brigades with familiarization with cranes and time in two years. The U.S. Navy-owned and enough ammunition and supplies forklift trucks. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams Amsea-operated vessel is sta for 30 days. The Williams was one of the ships which helped the is named for a U.S. Marine who tioned in the Facific islands Guam and Saipan. The SIU United States in its early rapid gave up his life in order to save crewed Williams sailed into Fort deployment of materiel to the the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade Everglades, Fla. where SIU Rep­ Fersian Gulf. The ship is part of the MFS with his body during action in resentative Ambrose Cucinotta serviced the vessel and found the program developed Under the South Vietnam in 1968. crew working diligently to clean Carter administration after the the ship for its biennid hull in failed Iranian hostage rescue at­ Bringing in the docking lines are ABs Rich Barnes, Ken Chinn, Mat spection and layup in Norfolk, tempt. Frepositioning vessels are Donovan and Rich Hilbert. Va. Later this month, the Wil­ designed to provide rapid military liams will re-load cargo in Jack­ deployment, complete with sup­ sonville, Fla. and begin the plies, to any hot spot in the world. voyage back to Guath through the The Williams is a roll-on/roll-off ship built in 1984 and carries Fanama Canal. Bosun Fred Meier sailec various military hardware such as aboard the Williams from Guam earthmovers, tanks, bulldozers, to Florida and played a vital part ammunition, food and water as in preparing the vessel for the well as fuel and other items needed to supply amphibious forces. shipyard. Special sealift classes are of­ "In getting the ship ready for the shipyard, we transported the fered at the Lundeberg School for gear down below the hatches and Seafarers aboard vessels like the checked the hatches and cranes to Williams. Upon completion of the make sure they were operating training, SIU members are able to SA Sharon Lee Herner organizes correctly. We worked hard, but handle any special operation re- he salad bar in the officers' mess underway tell before dinner is served. the Williams is an incredible ship quired—from and is one of the cleanest and prettiest that I have ever been on. Our crews keep it very well main­ tained with waxed decks and the whole nine yards," the bosun told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Reviewing the new standard agreement in the Seafarers LOG are (left "The crew was unbelievable to right) QMED Art Wadsworth, QMED Michael Stearman, Deck with eveiyone from the captain on Engine Utility Paul Charly Jr., QMED/Electrician Tony Muellersman down really working in complete and QMED/Pumpraan Fred Caltabiano. harmony. The food also was out­ standing, and the special meals that the galley gang prepared were al­ ways talked about," he added. Meier joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Jacksonville. Frior to joining the union, he worked for the U.S. Coast Guard For the SIU's Government match, but the Navajo was up to for 26 years. He noted that once Services Division crewmem- the task, bringing the Ranger to he retired, he missed sailing and Operating the docking winch aboard the Williamsis Bosun Fred Meier. befs aboard the USNS Navajo, it the location where it will under­ was just another day on the job. go hull preservation before However, for any of the on­ being mothballed at the Bremer­ lookers from San Diego to Long ton Naval Shipyard in Beach, Calif., it was a seagoing Washington. chapter of the children's story, Operations aboard the "The Little Engine That Could." Navajo began before dawn. By The Navajo, a Military 5:30 a.m., the tugboat was in the Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet middle of San Diego harbor (MSCFAC) tugboat, was called awaiting the Ranger. The upon to tow the USS Ranger, an aircraft carrier was decommis­ aircraft carrier, up the California sioned earlier in the summer coast. The fleet tug displaces after 36 years of service. The only 2,260 tons of water while Ranger had served in nine com­ the Ranger displaces 64,000 bat missions from Vietnam to tons. Such a move had never Somalia. been attempted by an MSCFAC Navajo crewmembers The galley gang prepares a special lunch before the vessel goes into the shipyard. They are (left to right) fleet tug. worked as a team to secure the Cook/Baker Deborah Koen, Chief Steward Stephen Avallone, SA Danny Mergillano, SA Robert Russell The job appeared to be a mischain from the flight deck of the and Chief Cook Sal Tomeo. Ranger with 23/4-inch wire. Once done, the tow was under­ way. There were the iisual creaks and groans, but no wires snapped during the voyage. 'This was business as usual, except that this was really big business," noted Captain Mark Wilson, master of the Navajo. "It's amazing to watch how easy these guys make a very dif­ ficult and demanding job look," added Captain Bill Baldwin, MSCFAC marine,^ superinten­ dent who will take over as mastef of the tug next year. "It's easy to take what appears to be a routine job for granted, but that's never the case with Aese Crewmembers aboard the vessels. The crews of these USNS Navajo secure a line to ships deserve a lot of credit for tow the USS Ranger from San the work they perform every d£ ' ~ . >-If/ Diego to Long Beach, Calif. day." The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, docked in Port Everglades. Fla.. retums to the U.S. after two years. Aircratt Carrier Proves No Match for Navajo • J.;'? -.--r-T . - . V- �DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 9 Elevai Bosuas Advance to Top of De(dc Department Ipi|l?^-.'- r ' 'l' r-f'-.v;- •-,' i-;':-3.'>' VV^^'' '• 'WM Eleven Seafarers recently ad­ vanced to the top of the un­ licensed deck department when they completed the challenging bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The recertified bosuns, who graduated from the highest cur­ riculum available to SIU members sailing in the deck department, were recognized during the month­ ly membership meeting in Piney Point on November 8. The bosuns received rigorous training and testing in areas such as safety, navigation and com­ munications. Students and Instructors During the five-week course, the 11 Seafarers finished ad­ vanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skill courses in wire-splicing, knot-tying and navigation. They practiced ship handling proce­ dures in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which reproduces sail­ ing conditions at sea and in ports worldwide. Additionally, the bosuns worked with trainees at the school, passing along some of the knowledge and experiences they have gained over the years. The bosuns also receiv^ spe­ cialized training in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. This includes the ing with any one of the bosuns in this class." Santiago, like Vargas, sails from the port of New York. He said, "It is a great program and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed learn­ ing the CPR techniques and all the different aspects of the sealift course. The information that I learned through the program is very valuable and I will not hesitate to teach others on the ves­ sels I sail on." Thirty-seven-year-old Jessie Mixon was taken aback by the progress of the school. He had not been to Piney Point since he graduated from the trainee pro­ gram in 1974. "I am very im­ pressed with the progress that the school and the entire facilities have made since my last visit 19 years ago," said Mixon, who sails out of the port of New Orleans. Like Vargas and Santiago, Mixon noted that his favorite part of the course was the firefighting, Following graduation ceremonies, nhembers of the bosun recertification course pose for a photo with SIU CPR and first aid. "We learned officials. They are (from left, kneeling) Russell Barrack Jr., Felix Santiago, Jessie Mixon, (second row) Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., SIU Vice President Augie Tellez, Mark Lamar, SIU President Michael Sacco, skills that we all may use some­ Bert Gillis, Jim Rader, Frank Lyie, Giovanni Vargas, Francisco Munoz, Executive Vice President Joseph where besides a ship. They are skills everyone should be very Sacco and Walter Petty. familiar with," he noted. During his five-week stay, in both the school's facilities and "Overall, the entire recertifica­ the SIU's Tallying Committee in Mixon's wife came to visit, and its curriculum. He had not been to tion program was excellent anc Janua^ to count the ballots cast the couple toured the Piney Point since he upgraded to great fun. Our instructor. Bill by union members in voting for Washington, D.C. area. They at­ quartermaster in the late 1970s. Hellwege, really knew how to re­ the national officers of the SIU. tended celebration ceremonies on late to seamen, and his teaching Speaking during the gradua­ I'll be back for more. I don't the U.S. Capitol grounds as the tion ceremony, Bert Gillis, think I can ever get enough of this was top-of-the-line," said the 37place," said the 18-year member year-old Seafarer who ships from 1978 graduate of Piney Point, statue "Freedom" was raised back of the SIU, who currently sails out the port of Norfolk, Va. He also stressed the importance of be­ to the top of the Capitol dome encouraged others to "utilize the coming politically involved with after months of restoration. of San Francisco. Also included in the sealift school because it will do every­ the union. Gillis, 39, encouraged Mixon recalled that it was "a very course is what is known as search thing in the world for you." the trainees to "pay attention to historical day that I will never "We all worked well together the political aspects of the union forget." and rescue. The bosuns are Mark Lamar also had not trained in the operation of small and forged friendships that because it is very important. You boats in the event that a rescue or helped our progress through the are important. You are our fu­ been back to the school since his 1975 graduation as a Piney Point search for survivors of a dis­ program," rioted Walter Petty, ture." trainee. "The course as a whole tressed vessel at sea is necessary. 43, from the port of Jacksonville, Course Helps Efficiency was very rewarding, and I com­ Bill Hellwege, a Lundeberg Ha. Francisco Munoz, 51, from Another key segment of the the port of New York said he mend the professionalism of the School instructor for the sealift course, said, "The search and res­ bosuns' course of study focused "loved the course. I was surprised instructors. I also think that we cue aspect of the class actually on the workings of the SIU and its to find there were many things should always remember Paul showed the bosuns what to do various plans. The bosuns met that I did not know. My favorite Hall and thank him for the step by step in the event of such with representatives of every part of the program was having vision of making such a school an occurrence. I tried to instill department of the SIU for ques­ access to the computer room and possible," said the 41-year-old bosun who sails from the port of into the men that they are the tion and answer sessions. the library. There are all types of Seattle. Recertified bosun Giovanni Var­ kingpins—the ones to make it For example, they conferred literature and always something gas joined the union in 1953. work should such a rescue be­ with officials from the union more to learn." come necessary. Even though all collective bargaining department, Giovanni Vargas and Felix handling of the Hagglund crane; crewmembers become involved, from its governmental affairs Santiago were friends long helicopter operations, which are the bosuns must lead the way, and department, from the welfare, before they began sailing with the critical to a vertical replenish­ this training ensures that they are vacation, training and pension SIU. Both bosuns joined the funds and from the Seafarers union in their native Puerto Rico ment maneuver; damage control; prepared with the proper skills. "This was a super good bunch LOG. underway replenishment and the and, after years of sailing, In addition, the bosuns studied renewed their friendship while at of guys. They were excellent in use of forklifts of all sizes. "I loved the entire class as a all aspects, llie thing that made and practiced communication sea. Vargas, 58, joined in 1953 whole but if I had to pick one them stand out from the rest was techniques and leadership skills while Santiago, 49, joined in thing it would be the sealift that they worked with the trainees in workshop sessions with Lun­ 1969. course. The training is something and made them really feel com­ deberg School instructors. "Firefighting, CPR and first that I will always use and that I fortable. They reminded the Capitol Hill Experience aid were all new and advanced to never really had," said 42-year- trainees that they were once in the Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., me," Vargas told a reporter from old Jim Rader, who returned to same position," he added. another 1975 Piney Point the Seafarers LOG. "This is my Russell Barrack Jr., a 1975 graduate, rated the trip to the first time at the school and my Piney Point to up^ade for the third time by attending the bosun Piney Point graduate, com­ union's headquarters in Camp class was beautifiil. I have really Francisco Munoz especially en­ recertification program. Rader mended the instructors and cur­ Springs, Md. and to Capitol Hill benefited a lot, and I can say for joyed the school's computer room noted the dramatic improvements riculum of the Lundeberg School. as the high points of the recer­ certain that I would not mind sail­ and library facilities. tification course. "I learned a lot about how the union and Con­ gress work. I think that it is really important for Seafarers to know and understand what is going on politically," said Cowans, who has upgraded several times at the school._"Most of the bosuns in this program I have upgraded or sailed with before. TTiis course has prepared me to be the best ship's chairman I can be," the 39year-old Mobile, Ala. native added. Similarly, Frank Lyie who sails from Houston, noted that he enjoyed visiting the Maritime Trades Department to see what is going on politically within the maritime industry." The 37-year- Lundeberg School instructor Bill Hellwege (left) and Bosuns Frank old bosun has been active widi the Lyie (right) and Terry Dennis Cowans practice the correct procedures Practicing their wire-splicing skills are Recertified Bosuns Bert Gillis union, representing Houston on for operating an oxygen breathing apparatus. (left) and Mark Lamar. V ' Ji . t,' • •>,••• . L'"•"r-vr. 1 • .. - :• '* •' ,• "i" • • if - 'X. • t kr • -;-V / -.J f '• ; .-r ,; • • .-.MS �III DECEMBER 1993 SCAI^iieiS 1017 House Backs U.S. Ships In voting 347-65 in favor of H.R. 2151, representatives from both political parties and from all across the country expressed their support for the U.S.-flag merchant marine and the men and women who crew the vessels (see story on page 3). Listed below are excerpts of some of the speeches delivered during the debate November 3 and 4. cargo. We learned these lessons Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recongized. History has taught Arthur Ravenel (R-S.C.) [The U.S.-flag mer­ during the gulf war, when foreign me to place my trust and foith into The House has the the hands of God and the chant marine] is an carriers refused to enter the Per­ unique opportunity American flag—not in the hands o: important aspect of sian Gulf. Our U.S. merchant fleet, to save an important foreign governments or foreign * our economic inde­ however, accepted its orders and ' industry, one that seamen whose lack and total ab pendence because moved vital militaiy hardware into has seen many sun sence of loyalty to the UniteC the United States harm's way. sets in its day anc States is already well documentec wiir avoid potential Tillie Fowler (R-Fla. one that has in every war in which they have dependence on provided our nation It is crucial that we been employed. The Unitec an invaluable service for rnany foreign-flag carriers. pass this legislation States continues to need a private years And it is an important aspect of to preserve jobs in fleet of merchant ships to support national security because the the maritime in­ Alcee Hastings (D-Fla. our armed forces. U.S.-flag fleet will continue to be dustry. Thousands of James Quillen (R-Tenn. This legislation wil able to meet our nation's sealift American jobs Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) ultimately benefit requirements. This measure will would be lost if these American goods American labor an( provide employment companies rePatsy Mink (D-Hawaii) must have the option the economic anc for American mer­ flagged, and we would also lose of being carried to We cannot look to be military interests of chant marinersforeign markets on a leader among na­ our position as the world's largest our country. We can­ civilians who have American ships. tions without first maritime trading force. not allow any further proven their dedica­ Without that option, looking to lead our depletion of our Tom Barlow (D-K tion and patriotism those goods may own people, to U.S.-flag merchant fleet. by their actions in H.R. 2151 is bipar­ never leave our defend our own in­ every war which has threatenec tisan, it is com­ shores. A foreign Peter Torkildsen (R-Mass. dustries, to embrace the well-being of the Unitec prehensive and it is The U.S. merchant competitor, with an interest or in­ our own causes and States. constructive. It will marine fleet has to solve our own problems. fluence in shipping, could easily help rebuild our Gerald Solomon served our country eliminate competition by simply merchant marine Vic Fazio (D-Calif. well from World Our maritime in­ being unavailable or too expen­ and make it more If we intend to ex­ War II to Desert dustry has been sive to ship U.S. products. competitive. It is pand our interna­ Storm. In our own devastated in recent vital to the future of America's Jack Fields (R-Texas) tional exports in a interest, we must years by unfair We must have a global economy, we maritime capability. support an industry foreign competition U.S.-flag fleet that is vital to our national must see to it that our and unwise govern^ James Walsh (R-N.Y. operated by skillful maritime fleet is in­ security. ment policy. Need­ All the ships in the mariners. The men ternationally com­ less to say, tens of world don't mean Lynn Schenk (D-Calif. and women who petitive with those thousands of jobs have been anything if you do It is a mystery to competing countries. operate our U.S.destroyed as a result of this, and not have trained and, many Americans, flag ships are hard tens of thousands more are at most important, and especially to this working, dedicated. stake if we don't act now. loyal U.S. merchant Few people in this American, why we patriotic, taxpaying American mariners to man Peter Goss(R-Fla. have allowed the body blink when citizens. They are well-trained inthem. buy-American United States to lose The elimination of dividuals, among the best amendments are of­ its maritime primacy the American mer­ seafarers in the world. fered to spending and supremacy — a chant marine would William Lipinski (D-lll.) It is important for us position it has maintained for bills on this floor, be damaging to our As. the world's most of this century. to maintain our believe strongly that economy, to our na­ largest trading na­ maritime industry. the cargo preference tional security and to tion, the United Randy Cunningham (R-Cal. We cannot afford to aws are no different. the safety of our I could count on one States must have a lose more maritime ports. The great rush Charles Rose (D-N.C. hand the number of strong commercial ships. to re-register cargo ships under bills that have set I want to see fleet. Allowing our flags of convenience has con­ aside political agen­ American farmers maritime industry to tributed to the economic stagna­ da for the good of die would be a growing com on the tion of our coastal regions, led to Elizabeth Furse (D-Ore. Americans. This is tragedy. Losing otir merchant ' plains of high the decline of safety standards of We must design and one of those bills. America, but I want ships trading in U.S. ports and marine would threaten our piit in place a sen­ to see American botmade the United States dependent economic viability and national sible maritime toms carrying on foreign vessels in times of war. security. We must act now. policy, and we must American grain in Gene Green Don Young (R-Alaska do it soon or there As we embark on an American-bottom ships on the won't be a maritime I can tell my col­ 1, tor one, would era of more global ligh seas of the world. Why is leagues as the only industry left to sal­ prefer to keep ship­ trade, we must real­ that too much to ask for? person in this room, vage. board and shipyard ize that our iharitime Martin Lancaster (D-N.C. 1 believe, who is ac­ workers actively fleet will provide the tually licensed to be During the Persian Richard Gephardt (D-Mo. employed, rather means by which a captain, that it is Gulf war, we relied than incur the The American mer­ much of our future crucially important primarily on revenue losses and chant marine in­ trade will be con­ that we have American sealift to get welfare costs of dustry is critical to ducted. our unit equipment, giving them a pink slip. Yes, by Amejrican-crewed ships, captains our nation's national ammunition and sup­ all means, let us support maritime and mates and ships built here— security. We need a Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) American ship bottoms—so we plies to the war theater. reform for its role in national ready merchant On the day that I was can take and move our troops and Our merchant vessels defense. marine to serve in borri, we were the answered the call. So did our move our supplies. times of national John Duncan (R-Tenn. world's greatest civilian merchant mariners. emergency. This bill assures us of Owen Pickett (D-Va. maritime power. We have the oppor­ a reliable, well-trained and Robert Borski (D-Pa. This nation has Last year, this great tunity today by pass­ prepared merchant marine. neglected its mer­ H.R. 2151 will create nation did not build ing this legislation to chant marine for too and preserve jobs, one merchant ship. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) promote U.S. Jobs, long. The fact that while preserving tlie The Groatians, in the U.S. shipbuilding I really believe privately owned vital defense middle of a war, built and encouraging that we have U.S.-flag commer­ 0. The nation of Malta built four; capability of this na­ U.S.-flag vessel developed a proposal cial ships now carry the nation of Vietnam built one. tion. It will allow owners to stay under which both maritime less than 5 percent of The Japanese built over a third of workers in the U.S. the U.S. flag. labor, the operators this country's overseas trade all of the ships built in the world, maritime and shipand, yes, the Helen Bentley (R-Md. should, in itself, be cause for but this nation did not build one. milding industries to compete on shipyards can, in Too often, par­ alarm. a level playing field with their fact, endorse. George Hochbineckner (D-t^.Y.) breign counterparts. ticularly in Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. We have a proud peacetime, the Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas What is at stake is maritime heritage in Christopher Smith (R-N.J. private commercial nothing less than the This maritime these United States. In times of crisis, U.S. merchant survival of the U.S. reform and revitalizaIf the United States American-flagged marine is the forgot­ merchant marine tion program is vital is going to continue ships, crewed by ten arm of our and shipbuilding in­ to the future of our as a leader in the American citizens, military, and its con­ dustries and global economy, it U.S.-flag merchant are the most reliable tributions in bringing price America's national will need a strong and capable means of fleet and shipbuilding stability and competitiveness to security. ' maritime industry. transporting military industry. our international trades is rarely Joseph Moakley (D-Mass.) We need a strong U.S.-flagged mer­ chant marine for military support in times of war and for support of U,S. trade in times of peace. This legislation is an important first step toward restoring America's maritime presence. . A*-- r- mMum. mmm m k'i r^c •<;> -• Cv.;' ¥ 5 .1- •'/ T •On %'li > Vr.v.; �r?'?.r DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOB 11 House Repels Attack On Cargo Preference ".<V ' .!• : The House of Representatives, Coast Guard regulations, in­ associated with the North in a bipartisan show of support, surance specifications and much American Export Grain Associa overwhelmed an attack by farm- more. tion (NAEGA), a Washington state legislators on the nation's "A foreign crew, as an ex­ based trade group that long has cargo preference laws by a vote of ample, of 36 from a Third World fought against cargo preference 309-109. countiy can be hired for $650 per legislation. When he completec The decision on an amend­ day, including benefits," the the list. Rose noted the members ment offered by Representatives Texas Republican told his col­ "support the Penny-Grandy Tim Penny (D-Minn.) and Fred leagues. amendment [and] have large in Grandy (R-Iowa) directly "The authors of this amend­ terests in foreign flag vessels.' jreceded the chamber's Novem- ment want to compare U.S. ship­ Fields pointed out specific )er 4 vote in favor of legislation ping rates to these competitors. I foreign-flag shipping interests designed to revitalize the U.S.- cannot accept that nor should this among several NAEGA me flag merchant fleet. Congress nor should the hers. "Cargill owned or charterec Seafarers show their view on NAFTA at a rally near Washington last The Penny-Grandy amend­ American people. an ocean-going fleet of 2^: month, one day before the House voted on the flawed trade deal. ment came in the w^e of the Representative Tom Lantos foreign-registered vessels in $700 million grain deal reached (D-Calif.) added, "People who 1985. Continental Grain operates between President Clinton and work our merchant ships have to foreign ships through a network Russian President Boris Yeltsin pay the same prices for every­ of subsidiaries and joint ventures in April. Since then, cargo thing that the rest of us do. They The Louis Dreyfus Corp. is hal preference foes have made do not live in Third World owner of Gearbulk, a liner opera­ several attempts in the House and countries. They live in the United tion based in Norway. Archer Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Senate to restrict or cancel the States. Daniels Midland announced that Continued from page 3 another leading figure in the push amount of grain that would be "If you want to compare the it is seeking a deal with the Soviei to reject NAFTA and develop a carried on American-flag bot­ cost [of U.S.-flag vessels and Union, trading American grain everyone." NAFTA later passec toms. in the Senate by 61-38. Originally truly fair trade deal, said during crews] with Malta shipping, for Russian-flag ships." negotiated by the Bush ad­ the vote, "My unhappy con­ (Cargo preference laws allo­ Liberian shipping, Panamanian cate a certain percentage of shipping, where the average ministration, the pact will be clusion is that this agreement is Third World Concerns government-impelled cargo be crewmember makes $18 a day, signed by President Clinton and deficient and flawed. "This amendment will only will take effect January 1, 1994, "It does not leave us with con­ carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels.) then wecannot compare our regu­ "There is nothing diat gives lated ships with their ships and serve the interests of foreign ship provided new Canadian Prime fidence that Mexican worker me more distress than members say we need to reduce our costs,' owners arid multinational grain Minister Jean Chretien also signs wages will go up with produc­ who will come to the floor be­ stated Wayne Gilchrist (R-Md.). houses with flag-of-convenience off on the deal. Approval by tivity. ... We Cannot and must not vessels who comply with mini­ Mexico, which pumped tens of expose our workers and our cor­ cause of a regional interest or a mal and loosely administered tax, millions of dollars into a pro- porations to unfair competition.... local economic concern, but fail Multinational Interests safety, labor, health and environ­ We must not approve a treaty that to rise to what is, in my judgment, After supporters of the amend­ mental standards," said Repre­ NAFTA public relations cam­ does not put all of the labor law an obvious and overriding nation­ ment stated they were standing up paign in the United States, is a into the enforcement process." al need," stated Representative for the taxpayers of their districts, sentative William Lipinski foregone conclusion. (D-Tll.), chairman of the House Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.). NAFTA will eliminate tariffs several representatives chal­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Polls Show Opposition House Majority Whip David lenged the remarks. and other trade regulations be­ Bentley picked up on the Several polls taken during the Bonior (D-Mich.) said the purtween the United States, Mexico "I want to point out that the )ose of the amendment was not to anti-cargo preference advocates remarks about lax environmental and Canada. The AFL-ClG's week leading up the House vote ower cargo preference costs, but do not represent the U.S. tax­ and safety standards. She referrec review of the deal concludes that reflected the widespread opposi­ "to drive the American merchant payers nor do they represent the to a report entitled "Ships of it will lead to massive relocation tion to NAFTA among U.S. Shame" published by the citizens. For example, a CNNmarine out of business." family farmer," announced Rep­ Australian House of Repre­ of U.S. jobs to Mexico, where USA Today Gallup poll, a No Lowering Standards resentative Helen Bentley (R- sentatives Standing Committee businesses can take advantage of Washington Post-ABC News poll Responding to charges that Md.). on Transportation Communica­ cheap labor and lax environrrien- and a Harris poll all showed that tal standards. They also charge "They represent the agricul­ tion and Infrastructure. U.S.-flag maritime operators a strong majority of respondents should be forced to reduce costs tural conglomerates and the inter­ She stated among the charges hat NAFTA will lower the either opposed Ae deal or were because some agricultural sub­ national grain brokerage houses made about foreign-flag vessels American standard of living and sidies like honey and mohair have owned by foreigners. They are the in the Australian trade before the will not improve the plight of undecided. One-hundred thirty-two of been eliminated. Representative same companies which stand to Australian legislative body were Mexican workers—many of 175 House Republicans voted for Jack Fields (R-Texas) asked benerit from the demise of what those of unseaworthy ships, poor­ whom earn as little as $4 a day— NAFTA, while 157 of 259 House which protections for American is left of the U.S merchant marine ly trained crews, careless com­ because the pact does not contain democrats voted against it. One because they and their sub­ mercial practices by marine enforceable provisions for safe workers should be abolished. pollster was quoted hy The Fields, the ranking member of sidiaries do own fleets of foreign- insurers, inadequate and poorly working conditions, for the right of Washington Post as saying the the House Merchant Marine and flag ships that already carry over maintained safety and rescue workers to freely associate or for Republicans "went where their Fisheries Committee, noted U.S.- 96 percent of all. agricultural ex- equipment, crewmembers unable the right to bargain collectively. business supporters and con­ flag vessels have to meet federal )orts from this country as well as to communicate among themsel­ tributors want^ them to go, but and state income tax laws, the other commodities." ves, lack of food, beatings by of­ Workers Igriored in Pact they didn't look where their voters National Labor Relations Act, the Representative Charles Rose ficers of crewmembers, denial of House Majority Whip David are. Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. (D-N.C.) read a list of companies pay and much more. Jonior (D-Mich.), one of Contradicts Existing Policy Congress' most active and Meanwhile, at a press con­ vociferous opponents of NAFTA, said on the House floor prior to ference the day after the House voting against the deal, "The vote, Kirkland emphasized that working people who stand America's unions do not oppose boosted when President Clinton for advanced shipbuilding, create Continuedfrom page 3 against this treaty don't have free-trade policies as long as they released a statement shortly a market for U.S.-built doublethrough the years in support of before the debate began stating hull tankers and expand federal degrees from Harvard. They don't ensure fair trading practices. He America's armed forces. loan guarantees study economic models. . . . But noted that the labor movement the administration would support for U.S. they know when the deck is stack­ supported legislation which "For the past 200 years, our the bill and "work with Congress formerly established America's shipyards was in­ ed against them. nation's merchant marine has to fund the Maritime Security "When jobs are lost, these are basic trade policy—-"a policy, corporated in the delivered troops and vital war Fleet authorized by the bill." The Fiscal Year 1994 the people who have to sell their incidentally, that was con­ supplies to every world conflict White House also announced it defense funding tiomes, pull their kids out of tradicted and undermined by was against any changes in U.S. from Guadalcanal to the Persian bill which also school arid look for new work." [NAFTA]." cargo preference laws. Gulf," ,,Fields Quoting directly from the Referring to NAFTA's flawed cleared the Senate Studds and Fields—along told his col­ Trade Act of 1974, Kirkland said, side agreements on labor and the and has been leagues. "Our with Representatives William "The president shall not designate environment, which outline cumRep. Lipinski signed into law by success in win­ Lipinski (D-111.), the chairman of any countiy a beneficiary under the president. tbersome and virtually useless ap­ ning these con­ the Merchant Marine and The remaining two pieces this section if such a country has peals procedures, the congress­ flicts is owed in Fisheries Subcommittee, and not taking steps to comprising the revitalization not taken or is man added, "This vote is about no small part to Herbert Batemari (R-Va.), the package are still before House afford internationally recognized more than money and mark&ts. the invaluable ranking minority member of sub­ contributions of committee—introduced H.R. subcommittees. The Merchant 't's about more than tariffs and workers rights to workers in that these mariners. 2151 in May as part of a legisla­ Marine Investment Act of 1993 free trade. It's about basic values. country. He said that NAFTA's con­ Rep. Batemari Unless H.R. tive package to revitalize the (H.R. 2152) would establish new .. It's about the dignity of work, financial and tax policies to cre­ tradictions to existing U.S. trade t's about respect for human 2151 is ap­ U.S.-flag maritime industries. ate investment in new U.S.-flag aw is "a fundamental reason why rights.... The package included four proved, 1 have graVe doubts that vessels. The Maritime Trust we opposed NAFTA. . . . This "This NAFTA is not the best this fourth arm of defense will be separate bills; one other has been Funds Act would provide the Ight has not been in vain and it is approved by the House. Legisla­ we can do." available in the future." funding for H.R. 2151. not over." tion designed to provide a base House Majority Leader Passage of H.R. 2151 was Labor Denounces NAFTA, Will Push Uw Fair Trade •h - • 'i •'•J • Vi.- li Ship Bill Passed by Strong House Vote , f '•'/'UJ'•''/I? V: '• 7^ �DECEMBER 1993 SA Michael Rogers (left) talks with Bosun John Japper before the Ready for a union meeting to begin aboard the LNG vessel are (left to right) OS Jacob Mayo, OS Jack Caffey bosun signs off. and SA Ed Grey. No Down Time When Gemini Crew Chcmges in Jap€m When a vessel like the LNG Gemini docks in Sanbuka, Japan, the situation al­ lows for more than offloading of liquified natural gas. The port serves as an ideal location for a crew change. TTie time at the dock dlowed oncoming Steward/Baker Kris Hopkins the oppor­ tunity to meet with outgoing Robert Frazier to know what was happening in the galley. The same held true in the deck department when. Bosun Ramli Mohammed caught up with John Japper. From all three departments, crewmembers talked with their replacements, making sure there would be continuity aboard ship when it sailed in a few hours. Like the other seven LNG tankers in the Energy Transportation Corporation fleet, the U^G Gemini sails roundtrip between Japan and Indonesia where the cargo is loaded. The average voyage is ap­ proximately 28 days. SIU Representative Sal Aquia recently met with the crewmembers both coming on board and signing off, to update them on happenings within the union and answer any questions they might have concerning the medical benefits or the contract. He also provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs for this story. ,1 s'--- • ;^:risvvs;>,,'»c:.: Taking care of last-minute dinner preparations for the Geminicrew is Chief Cook John Bukowsky. AB Robert Smith checks out the gal-' ley during a coffee break. �'^*';'.,C^-i DECEMBER 1993 •».; -Si-..- .---'--.'•>• SEAFARERS LOG 13 Faust Brings High-Speed Train to U.S. for Testing •/ ^ ^ Seafarers aboard the MVFaust had a hand in starting Amtrak's new high-speed rail service in the northeastern United States, which began in early October. The Faust, a car carrier, transported two state-of-the-art Intercity Express (ICE) passenger trains last summer for testing in die U.S. The trains were loaded in Bremerhaven, Germany and Antwerp, Belgium and then were taken to the{wrt of Baltimore. "Everything was very, very exact," Bosun Robert "R.J." LeRoy recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "All the me­ tals were protected so that they weren't scarred in any way. Everyone did their job well and everything went smoothly." ICE trains already operate on a daily schedule in Germany, and Amtrak plans to phase in the use of the trains for its Metroliner Ser­ vice in the Washington-New York-Boston corridor. The trains, which feature spacious seating areas and a number of amenities such as attendant service, full-ser­ vice dining, video information Amtrak's new high-speed passenger train is ready to be loaded onto the MVFaust for testing in the in the northeastern United States. displays and fax service, have been tested at speeds exceeding 140 m.p.h. in Metroliner Ser- no straps or anything over the top, had to be buttressed out to its ful­ tween the U.S. and Europe. "I'd 250 m.p.h. In Germany, they vice—an increase of 15 m.p.h. because no one wanted to damage lest extent.... It was like a con­ say 90 percent of the cargo is over the current Metroliners' top the paint." Instead, chains with versation piece when we first new cars that have been pur­ operate at 175 m.p.h. hook-points were used. took it on board. I think we were chased by military people," Amtrak has asked the Federal average speed. LeRoy noted that only the The bosun added that because a little excited about it because LeRoy said. "We also carry Railroad Administration to grant a waiver that would allow the ICE trains' bases were secured for the of the trains' size and weight, the it's so different." some household goods, small train to operate at speeds of up to overseas transport. "There were Faust's stem ramp "pretty wel "We're pretty proud of the fact boats, tanks and Army trucks. A that we hauled it," said QMED few months ago we hauled a James Gibson. "It got a lot of catamaran that had a mast that was at least 90 feet." publicity, that's for sure." Built in 1985, the Faust has Operated by International almost 600,000 square feet of Marine Carriers, the usual­ parking area and can carry about Sam Varney and Vicki VarSam began his maritime career any other job. Just because you're ly transports automobiles be­ 6,000 cars. ney are like most other married 10 years ago, working as an ordi­ a woman doesn't mean you couples. They each work during nary seaman on utility boats in the should have to do any more or any Producer Crew Pigs Out the day, then look forward to Guif of Mexico. He joined the less than a man does. spending a few hours together in union four years ago, and notes a The Faust typically calls on the evening, when they can share dramatic improvement in wages ports in Southampton, England; dinner, recap the day's events and and general treatment. Bremerhaven, Germany; and maybe watch some TV. He met Vicki at a Texas res­ Antwerp, Belgium. The U.S. They do not have to travel very taurant shortly before he joined ports it visits include Baltimore, far once the work day ends, how­ the union—"a fluke encounter. Jacksonville, Fla., Charleston, ever, because they both sail Sam calls it. They were married S.C. and Portsmouth, Va. aboard the MVFaust, a car carrier soon thereafter. Vicki and Sam, both in their operated by International Marine A year later, in 1990, Vicki thirties, agree that the crewmemCarriers. Sam is an able bodied made a voyage on the Faust as a bers get along quite well. "We seaman, while Vicki is a steward passenger, and that is when she have a mix of southerners and assistant. got the idea to make a living at northerners, so everybody gets They have been fortunate sea. "I enjoyed that trip, and their jabs in. But really it's all in enough to catch several ships figured if I was going to be in­ fiin," says Vicki. together. "We're never apart, but volved with a sailor, I might as By contrast, the Varneys' that hasn't been a detriment to our well work with him!" she says mood was deadly serious on one marriage," Sam says with a laugh. "This has worked out really well. of their most recent trips. As the "Actually, Vicki and I don't We've been lucky enough to vessel neared Antwerp, Sam was publicize the fact that weare mar­ catch the same ship a couple of stricken with acute appendicitis. ried. We just do our jobs. During times. We've gotten to travel "It was pretty close," he recalls in the day, we hardly ever see each together and see places we other­ a low tone. "At first I thought other anyway, since I'm on the wise wouldn't have seen." maybe I just had indigestion, but deck and she's in the galley." Vicki adds that she believes it it got a lot worse. But they enjoy the evenings, as is altogether appropriate for Antwerp was our last port well as time on the beach. They women to work as merchant before the States, and the captain live in northern Texas, just a few mariners. "As long as pu do your arranged for a doctor. There was miles from the Oklahoma border. job, you're okay. I think it's like an ambulance waiting at the Seafarers aboard the Sea-I^ndProducer recently took advantage docks, and two hours later I was of outstanding weather while sailing from Long Beach, Calif, to Honolulu by having a pig roast. Pictured above, left to right. Captain on the operating table." Donald Cocozza, Chief Steward Donna demons. First Engineer The operation was a success, Mike Carr and Chief Engineer Ed Robinson start cooking. Below and Sam and Vicki quickly got (from left), AB E. O'Brien, AB Mike Tracy, Robinson and Bosun back to their normal routine. Jack Edwards sit down to enjoy the feast. Bosun Edwards provided For Sam, that meant finding these photos. his way back to a golf course which he plays virtually eveiy day when he is on the beach. "I play at least 18 holes a day, some­ times 27," says Sam, who is a 6 handicap. But they soon will ship out again—^hopefully together. "I'm really fmtunate my wife is able to WOTk at sea and that she enjoys it," says Sam. "We're really happy together and we both feel lucky witib AB Sam Vamey and SA Vicki Vamey sail together on the MV Faust. the way things have woiked out." "C.-Vv _ . ...6 . '• S •[ -• Couple in the Union: Varneys Enjoy Seafaring Life Together </:v.- •.'r^^y^:\ • V I'K'.' •• • -Ir V.*- •' A' A, •7:4; �14 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Riveriioat Galley Gang Member Is First to Upgrade Tfpf j/' . by the SIU for purposes of collec­ on the Belle, I went for it. I really with her before packing up for iny return to Alton," she said. tive bargaining. Before coming enjoy my job," she said. Pennell noted that her entire on board the Alton Belle, she In addition to upgrading at the trip to Maryland has been benefi­ worked in a greenhouse but soon Lundeberg School, Pennell had a realized that cooking for people chance to visit her mother in cial. "I recommend that all was her true talent. "I used to Belair, Md. for the first time in 10 Seafarers come to Piney Point be­ cook for the American Legion years. "She did not know I was in cause there is something for "JackofAIITrades" the area, and I surprised her the everyone and it is truly a home The Alton Belle II docks at the Golf League and I really enjoyed first time I visited her. I Will also away from home with SIU SlU-crewed Alton Landing it. When I found out that there get to spend Thanksgiving Day brothers and sisters." was a cook's position available barge, which is a three-deck barge featuring a restaurant as well as a buffet and bar for passengers to use before and after cruises. It also includes banquet rooms for special functions as well as several kiosks serving everything from pizza and popcorn to spiced School of special course. "The reviews of Seven Seafarers and five Lundeberg shrimp. the fire drill procedures and medi­ Seamanship's shiphandling members of the American "I do everything in the galley Maritime Officers (AMD) simulator, which was used as part cal emergency procedures were for the Belle," Pennell said. employed by Express Marine, of the deck department course. "I excellent," said Gray, 60, who "There is never one specific as­ Inc. last month completed special got a lot out of that. It's very joined the Seafarers 31 years ago. signed task as with other steward upgrading courses at the Paul realistic," said Rice, who has "Ileamed a lot." department ratings on deep sea HaU Center for Maritime Train­ been an SIU member since 1965. Completing the recent upgrad­ vessels. When I first got to the ing and Education. ing courses were Seafarers Gray, TTie captain of the tug Russell school, they did not know how Rice, Robert Batson, Wilford Courses covering deck, engine B. Muma , which transports coal to classify me because of the and steward department skills from Trenton, N.J. to Norfolk, Holton, Russell Hudson, broad range of things I prepare were available to die Seafarers Va. added that he was "pleasantly Robert Yates and Walton Mcor plan for the riverboat," she and AMO members. Most of tbe surprised" by his first trip to Piney Horney, along with AMO mem­ added. curriculum,, including hands-on Point "I got a lot out of iL espe­ bers Ernest Ross, Walton Keech, The Alton Belle galley gang is work, was department-specific, cially the firefighting and radar Donald Hernandez, Roy Gritz and Donald Fulcher. responsible for all food prepared but some training was given training," he said. Express Marine is based in Sheila Pennell prepares a special for the riverboat and the Landing. simultaneously to members firom Another newcomer to the Paul Pennsauken, N.J. The company macaroni salad to be sen/ed for Pennell and other members of the all three departments. Hall Center, tugboat Captain operates , five tugs and barges lunch in the galley at SlU head­ galley gang serve as line cooks Tugboat Captain Henry Rice, Mark Gray, said he "liked every­ which move coal up and down the quarters in Camp Springs, Md. for the restaurant and servers for 54, praised the Seafarers Harry thing" about the school and the East Coast. banquets and the buffet. Three Pennell is the first galley gang times a day, they prepare meats, member from the SlU-crewed cheeses and various breads and riverboat to study at the facility vegetables for the deli on the boat, located at the Paul Hall Center for as well as food for the employees' Maritime Training and Education cafeteria. There also are various hot in Piney Point, Md.'1 really did not hofs d'oeuvres served in the cock­ Sailing regularly between Gilbert Rodriguez. "We do our know what to expect," she told a tail lounge on the second floor of Oakland, Calif, and Honolulu, best to take care of them." reporter from the Seafarers LOG. the Landing that are prepared by the SlU-crewed Matsonia is one Under the contract with Mat"Piney Point is absolutely Pennell and her colleagues. of several Matson vessels that son, Seafarers crew the steward wonderful!" exclaimed Pennell, When Pennell returns to the serves as a lifeline between the department The other unlicensed upon her arrival to the school early U.S. mainland and island state. crewmembers on the vessels Alton Belle, she will begin work­ this fall. "Everyone is so nice and The Matsonia, like other ves­ come from Seaifarers Interna­ a much larger, state-of-theing in there is so much to learn." art galley recently completed on sels in the fleet, is not simply a tional Union of North AmericaThe courses that Pennell com­ the third deck of the Landing. containership. "We carry a little affiliated unions—Sailors' Union pleted included both classroom It will be so great to have bit of everything," noted Chief of the Pacific for the deck depart­ and on-the-job trmning. Topics Steward Don Spangler. Among ment and Marine Firemen's covered preparation of meats, more room. Right now everyone the items listed on a bill of lading Union in the engineroom. poultiy, seafo^, soups, sauces and is doing everything and running are cattle, horses and gravies. Pennell also learned to into one another constantly. We automobiles, as well as con­ identify meat cuts. Emphasis was are so busy that it will be wonder­ tainers loaded with produce and placed on the basics of food ful to finally have all the space to other commodities not found on preparation including sanitation, do the hundreds of things that we the islands. dietary values, work organiza­ do for the Belle waA Landing," The Matsonia, built in 1973 Pennell noted. tion and the use of recipes. and refurbished in 1987, sails "Everyone needs to come to Pennell has been a union every 14 days on the OaldandPiney Point. It is such an member since the employees Honolulu run. The vessel awesome place with so much to voted in 1991 to be represented averages three days at the docks in Oakland and two in Honolulu because of the unusual nature of Virgin Islands Thanks SIU Asst. Cook Gilbert Rodriguez some of its cargo. began sailing with the union 35 "It's a good ship with a good years ago. crew," added Assistant Cook When Sheila Pennell returns to the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino in Alton, III. later this month, she will take with her the knowledge gained from seven weeks of upgrading in the steward department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. do even if you aren't enrolled in classes. People can even bring their families! It is a place all Seafarers need to experience for themselves," noted the Alton resident. Rre EiQiress miai^ Boatmen Joui ^leiBal ijmiMieiy Comse Cargoes Vary Aboard Matsonia: Everything from Boxes to Horses SA Juariito Fiel retums from the crew mess with dirty dishes. .J+.V, •' The many young people of the U.S. Virgin Islands who have careers as seamen are a tribute to the SlU's Lundeberg School program, said the territory's lieutenant governor, Derick Hodge (right), in a ceremony honoring organizations that have assisted young Virgin Islanders to find meaningful employment. At^pting the certificate of appreciationis Amos Peters, vice presideht of the SlU's industrial division. U- "lU'' • .-T- ' T Udling out vegetables for lunch The Matsonia stands ready to take Doctoring a hot dog to order is is Chief Steward Don Spangler. on new cargo in the port of Oakland. SA Hussein Saleh. �,;•-> • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFABEKS LOG SEAEMlE^Wfl^ Lundeberg School Supplement ' -• t' IS This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. From School To Ship... The Lundeberg School, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase their earning power. 1994 Lundeberg School Courses Guide U pgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Cehter for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., pays big dividends for members when they return to their ships. Courses at the school provide Seafarers with the knowledge, skills and background they need to perform their jobs even better. In planning for 1994, members can use this special supplement of the'Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School. On page 18, the Lundeberg School's 1994 schedule is pub­ lished. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafareris should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are im­ proved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading cur­ riculum includes courses for all un­ licensed shipboard ratings—deck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast Guard endorse­ ments. ' What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements Vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School's admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES Able Beidied Seamfm This special Six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo han­ dling, safety, firefighting, emer­ gency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. lifeboat/ Water SurWval The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of classroom work and practical training in i: riS® emergency drills, lifeboat con­ struction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construc­ tion, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard examina­ tion in this course. Bridge Management The Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on vessels of Unlimited ton­ nage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandling. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plot­ ting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver- ing of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial naviga­ tion, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes ail subject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Parti This course will be the basic navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. The following subjects will be covered in this course: chart production, bridge ^uipment, navigation publications, timespeed-distance, tides and cur­ rents, distance off by bearings. radar navigation and basic piloting. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part II. Lii^iited license Partn This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 1" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: advanced piloting, rules of the road and weather observation. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part III. • .''i- ' •. - )• 1' • • • --S^; Limited License Partm This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 11" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: seamanship, stability, oil spill, towing, use of CFR (Code of Federal Regula­ tions) 33 and 46, and practice USCG exams. Ccicstial Narigatioii This six-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets, compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Electronic naviga­ tion also is covered. .'f. fContinued on next page i �16 KCEMBBR1993 SEOFARBKS LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a" Qualified Member of the En­ gine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigera­ tion engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck en­ gine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical trainjng. ' ' •• • >" i' ''0^-- ^ Fireman/ Watertender and Oiler /'v V The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emer­ gency procedures, tanker development and construc­ tion, operation and main­ tenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo meas­ urement, discharging proce­ dures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Matine Electrical Maintenance iifl •:'i. •. ',./• The eight-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in Marine Electrical Main­ tenance consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training aimed at providing the basic skills required of the shipboard electrician. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshoot­ ing, electrical protective and switching devises, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control and power circuits, batteries, AC genera­ tion and distribution equip­ ment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, single speed AC motors and across the line starters, and wiring techni­ ques. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom in­ struction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of mechani­ cal refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techni­ ques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shoot­ ing and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigeratdrs, water coolers and ice machines. • Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrica­ tion of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the student to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of en­ gines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. I Diesel Eni^e Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on train­ ing. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. As­ sociated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will t>e covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel erv gines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on in­ side the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to ensure a work­ ing knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics back­ ground. Marine Electronics Technician i&n These 6-week courses consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ tunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmis­ sion, computer based auto­ mation, and trouble-shooting of analog and digital equip­ ment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, ac­ tuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship­ board systems. Electro-Hydraulic Systems The six-week course reviews the hydraulic com­ ponents and their functions as well as basic hydraulic sys­ tems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equip­ ment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course is devoted to other electrohydraulic shipboard systems. Tankennan The four-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as a Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, trans­ ferring and unloading various cargoes carried by tank bar­ ges. The course stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular em­ phasis on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with the handling of fuels, asphalt and dangerous cargoes. Deep Sea/Inland Enc^eering Ucense Exam Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering offices. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the tradi­ tional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and desig­ nated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lun­ deberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (un­ limited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Addi­ tionally, Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced firefighting in order to meeting licensing require­ ments. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of en­ gineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. Crane Mrintenance The six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in Crane Maintenance consists of classroom instruction, prac­ tical shop training and training on actual functional cranes. The training is aimed at provid­ ing the essential skills required of the shipboard or shoreside crane maintenance electrician. Topics covered are deck cranes of both single and twin pedestal types, gantry type cranes of both shipboard and port terminal type, electro­ mechanical cranes, electrohydraulic cranes, electroh;^raulics andservomecfianisms, synchronous transmissions, variable speed DC drives, motor generator sets, solid state rectifiers, voltage regulators, solid state controls, brakes and limit switches, AC and DC motors, motor control­ lers, cab controls, crane opera­ tions, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and print read- , ing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and general crane maintenance and repair. �K-V*:i----~'.M»-V'. OECBMBER1993 SEAFJUIEISIM •STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSESI Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Em­ phasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanita­ tion and work organization. Careful attention to recipe re­ quirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both class­ room and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nineweek course are the prepara­ tion of meats, poultry, seafood. soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will con­ centrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. , Chief Steward The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The student will be actively in­ volved in all phases of the school^s food service super­ vision. Towboat Inland Cook Applicants in this sevenweek course receive class­ room and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 men. Work scheduling and or­ ganization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of sup­ plies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. 17 ALL DEPARTMENTS-UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES Each Student attending upgrading programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance First Aid & Cardiopul­ monary Resuscitation Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Firefighting Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members at­ tend industrial relations cour­ ses for one week. Seafarers leam how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working conditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding Of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full in­ formation on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agree­ ments. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical Oil S^U Prevention firefighting. Upon successful and Containment completion of this course, the This one-week course con­ student is awarded a certificate sists of classroom, laboratory of completion from the Lun­ and on-the-job training exer­ deberg School which is recog­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ nized by the Coast Guard. clude types of oil and Advance petroleum products and their FIreBghting behavior on water, pollution After receiving a refresher prevention regulations, spill in basic firefighting to start the prevention and small boat two-week course, students operations. Students will leam how to blueprint a vessel receive instruction in spill con­ and organize emergency tainment booms and boom squads for firefighting. The towing configurations and course covers how to give con­ anchoring operations. General Physical Rtness cise orders using the different Also covered in the course Workout programs are in­ types of communications with is selection of absorbents, suc­ dividually designed to meet the crewmembers and land-based tion equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon needs of the student. Students fire units. Students also study how to completion of the course, a may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight inspect and service various Lundeberg School certificate training which can be used to shipboard fire extinguishing of graduation and the 24-hour equipment before going hazardous waste operations gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swimming through shipboard simulations response card, known as a and actual firefighting training. "hazwoper" card will be issuedprograms also are available. Because of the unique re­ quirements of military con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement consists of both classroom lec­ tures qnd practical application that includes underway replenishment, helicopter operation temiliarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. "•:y -'•--r-w-' •• •K:-. "0^i: CdMi ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this special supplement, the Adult Education program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic leaming proce­ dures. The courses offered include: Adult Basic Education (ABE)—Basic skills in this six-week course include individualized instruction to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing ability and math skills. Enrollment for this course is open-ended. English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)—If English is not a student's primary language, this six-week course can help him or her to master the fundamentals of the language. Enrollment is open-ended. GEDPreparaf/on—This 12-week program will help students prepare for and take the GEO exam. Areas of study include math, writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts. Enrollment is open-ended. Developmental Studies — This one-week course will help students preview the vocabulary, math and study skills necessary for success in a vocational course. The course is designed to reduce anxiety about mastering vocational material for specific courses. This course should be taken during the week prior to the ment to get more information. In addition to vocational vocational upgrading course. It is offered during specific courses, students must complete a number of general education courses to earn one of these degrees. weeks in 1994. There are three eight-week sessions of college cour­ ses scheduled for 1994. These sessions correspond to COLLEGE COURSES The Lundeberg School offers two Associates of Ap­ the dates of many vocational courses so that students plied Science degrees: Marine Engineering Technology may enroll in an evening college course during the same for engine department members and Nautical Science timeframe. General education course offerings are in the follow­ for deck department personnel. If you are in the deck or ing fields: engineering, English, mathematics, physical engine (jlepartment, you have already eamed credit science and social science. toward a degree. Stop by or call the Academic Depart­ •% • 'ytwwmyyy-r. ;• - . ;'v . "tVfl - .• ••. • •-r I li �-ii. . . .V 18 i SEAFARERSLOG DECEMRER1993 <c Lundeberg Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—January through December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. . -• ....' ;K^- Engine Department Upgrading Courses :;"•->•> .'"Jv- ® r-"- 'i.,. ^' • Course Check-In Date QMED - Any Rating FiremanAVatertender & Oiler Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Basic Electronics Marine Electronics Technician I Marine Electronics Technician II Hydraulics January 4 January 31 February 28 June 20 October 3 February 21 June 27 January 4 March 28 October 24 , September 12 Diesel Engine Technology Welding January 4 August 1 January 4 May 9 September 12 May 2 September 5 February 28 July 5 January 4 March 21 August 1 May 2 - Crane Maintenance Third Mate SafetySpecialty Courses March 25 October 21 February 11 June 17 October 21 . June 10 , October 14 April 22 August 26 February 11 • • April 29 September 9 June 10 Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up . --S .v;' * Check-In Date Able Bodied Seaman ,• • Bridge Management (Ship Handling) Radar Certification * - Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 . • January 28 May 20 July 15 September 9 January 14 March 11 May 6 July 29 October 21n January 7 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 Januaiy 18 April 11 June 20 September 26 January 31 April 25 July 5 f October 10 February 14 May 9 July 18 October 24 • • .... . Lifeboatman January 28 February 25 • March 25 July 15 November 28 March 18 July 22 January 28 April 22 November 18 October 21 Inland Basic/Advanced Firefighting Tankerman Sealift Operations & Maintenance Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Course Completion Date - Completion Date March 11 , Julyl August 26 October 21 January 28 March 25 May 20 August 12 November 4 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26 September 23 October 21 January 28 April 22 July 1 October 7 February 11 May 6 July 15 October 21 February 25 May 20 July 29 November 4 Februaiy 11 May 6 August 12 October 21 August 12 January 4 March 25 July 1 September 9 April 19 Celestial ISfavigation • Completion Date February 18 March 18 June 24 July 8 September 2; October 28 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 April 8 f May 6 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 21 February 4 March 25 May 20 July 22 September 30 December 9 January 22 February 11 March 11 June 17 Julyl August 26 October 21 JmiuaryS January 14 January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 January 21 March 11 May 6 July 8 September 16 'November 25 January 17 I ' ^ ^ I • 7'^ - . ' I • r-'-.' . -«' 'I I i ^ "'•I f iA J ' • ,..A . April 26 January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 July 11 September 5 f May 21 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 August 5 September 30 I ' ''.-i . Ii Stewaid Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Completion Date Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Check-In Date Steward Recertification Januaiy 31 July5 March 28 October 3 Bosun Recertification » ' : -J March 7 August 8 May 2 November 7 . . SHLSS College Program Course Check-In Date Completion Date '..••'Av'" General Education College (evenings only) Developmental Studies January 10 March 4 Januaiy 10 January 17 March 7 March 14 March 21 January 14 January 21 March 11 March 18 March 25 Adult Basic Education 6 weeks - open ended English as a Second Language 6 weeks - open ended GED Preparation 12 weeks - open ended V/J •• 'i-Mm �. *:-••. .fi- - d i- TJL'?>:4 • z-y- -. -^ DECEMBER 1993 Wm I I' SETTSONS SREETINSS FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS* PENSIONERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS Christmas at sea. In the galley, that's where I'll be. Preparing a feast for my brothersand me.Seasons greet­ ings to them and their families. Merry Christmas guys. Stephen A. Bird To all Seafarers shipped from the Chicago hall and to all port agents and HQ staff My heartiest best wishes to all for a holiday filled with happy hours and family fun. Rememl)ering you always and Scottie Aubusson, G(^ bless his soul. Gerry Borozan To my wife Elisa Happy holidays and best wishes for a prosperous new year for us together in 1994. With dl my love, always, Vem Andrews To everyone at headquarters Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994! Vem Andrews «roT» To allmy Seafarer brothers and sisters 1 wish each and every one a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to come. Fair weather and happy sailing! Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon To the LNG fleet and management A very happy holiday season to all and a very prosperous New Year. Ron Aubuchon and the LNG Taurus crew Editor's Note: The holiday greet­ ings appearing on pages 19-22 were received by the Seafarers LOG at its office in Camp Springs, Md. and are printed here for the benefit of Seafarers and their families. The greetings that are printed are ones written in the holiday spirit. The LOG is not responsible for, nor vouches for, the accuracy or content of these greetings. To Tugboat Tim You own a piece of my heart and 1 love you deeply. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, Happy Anniversary. Al­ ways and forever, hopefully together. Steamboat Ann (Anna Brenno) To Chuck and Josie Menard Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for always being there. God bless, 1 love you. Stay warm in Ogdensburg, New York! Anna Brenno nm SN To Christiana Kilgore Greetings, Tiena! 1 have the leather skirt and some other things 1 said I'd get for you. 1 misplaced your address. You were the Ijest secretary 1 have ever had! Went to dinner in Ger­ many and shopping in Saudi Arabia. 1 live in Beverly Hills. My address is as follows: Col. James T. Brodie, 421 N. Rodeo Drive, Suite 15-128, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Col. James Brodie (aka Abdullah) To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans, Rod Pence, Gina Lightfoot and all our friends Wishing all of you a yery special holiday season. Huiiry home, Stephen. We all miss you. Havea wonderful trip Rad-Man and Rod and Gina. See ya'll. Gwen Brown nm To AnthonyBonin Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless. Michael Shane Conway To Jamie Watson Mele Kalikimaka - T&D. Dawn Coutermash To Yvonne Desliva and Layia 1 love and miss you. P.S. Drum set is in the mail!!! Dawn Coutermash To Rose Costango and Kane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all. Sergio C. To Peter Lois (alias Pete the Fox) Hopefully you are enjoying a nice, cold, white Xmas and you are not sweating it out on the Ivory Coast.The best the season has to offer to you and yours. God bless you, Pete. Susanne Cake To my son, Eric Lee Cake Christmas is a timeof love, joy and giving. While you're home . . . call your mother! ('cause without her you couldn't make a living). You are my pride and joy. Love, Mom (Susanne Cake) To George Hand Love and kisses, hugs and good wishes. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Have a good one! SusanneCake To Ida Wesseln Percy and Oolite Ken­ nedy, Christian Christiansen and daughter Happy holidays! Cruz Tony Canedo To all old and new friends So many who have helped and believed that change is good—may the holidays find you and yours safe, happy and healthy. All my love and prayers, Carroll Paul BoudreauxJr. To Chief Mate Billy Bums on SS Ultrasea Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Mato Anzulovich uOTi To the Seafarers of Wilmington Hope all you guys are doing well and that the ship is too. Since they ended the tax on oil there, shipping should be better soon. Wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. P.S. Hope everything is good with you, Jesse. Fred Collins To my family and friends Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Missing you, with love, Bernardo Cruz To Pegasus and MoOliver To the two individuals who gave so much unselfishly to help me walk the walk. God bless you and yours. Your friend now and always, Tiny(Boudreaux) To Bosun Mike Shappo and AB Joe Conlin on USNSCapelta Merry Christmas and H?ippy New Year to all. Malo Anzulovich To Firefighting Class 3 (May '91) May the spirit of Christmas be with all of you this holiday season whether on the l)each or out at sea. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year. Wade and Terri Cocek To all members, past and present 1 shall pass through this world but once, therefore any good that1can do, let me do it now, for 1 shall not pass this way again. With that message, 1 wish all the SIU members—past arid present—a very happy holiday season. 1 sure wish 1 could make one more trip to anywhere. Just to sail once more. Sincerely, George E. Bush, AB retired To SeallftPaclflcana family To allSIU brothers and sisters May the holiday season bring great joy to you and yours, and a wish of prosperity in '94 to everyone. Fair winds and following seas. Peace. Nathaniel Ayers Allin To Class 385, members, officials, staff and all the ships at sea, young Joe and family, Nini and baby-to-be, also the Virginians Aloha, Mele Kalikimaka. John Joseph Arnold To Stephen Brown,Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas pawpaw Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag babies, Stephanie and A.J. Burson To Cheryl Ann Campbell, Shelia and Ken Jr. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Miss and love you all "O" so much. "Sweetpea" Kenneth Lee Biddle Sr. To our friends at Maritrans Have a very happy holiday! We want to let you know you are not for­ gotten. Martha, Timmy and Chad Allen a To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas to my dad, Steve Brown, my good friends "Rad" Randy Evans and "Rod" Rodney Pence. I'll save you some turkey (maybe). Jill Burson To all ex-crewmembers on the USNS Ponchatoula Hello to Freddie, I.x)sckley, Joe, etc. I am doing fine, working for SIU in Puerto Rico. Hector Barnes To Ricky Borden Happy holidays to you and all Santa's little cable elves. Hope Christmas finds you where you wish to be, or at least ahead of schedule. Lisa Allard I$ To 514 Merry Christmas and all that jazz. Love, Julio Buchanan To the crew on the American Hawaii Cruise lines The best year ever in 1994. J. Eric Bull "Men at Sea" For Seamen, lights seem dim; Days seem long, and times are grim; But Christmas lights are bright; So do what you want. It's all right. Robert Bakeman ToLuzviininda I'll always remember when we first made those vows to each other. Every quiet moment we've shared. Every challenge we've faced together. And I know that the promises we made that day will continue to mean more to us through all the years ahead.. .Happy 12th anniversary. Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!!! Lito (Acosia) greetings appearing on tM* page and the folUnv Olphabrtical order hp the name of the individual sending the message. The Seafarers LOG fains with those appearing below in extending season's greet­ ings to all Seafarers and their families. Happy Holidays! To Seafarers 1want to tell everyoneat homeand on aship: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 1 will see everyone in July 1994. Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Curtis Your husband wishes you the best Christmas any wife could have without their husband, and a Happy New Year. I'll be home soon, baby. Happy holidays. Love you, Chris (Curtis) S. To all brothers and sisters of the sea, our officialsand their families and all the office workers God's love and blessings to each one of you, with our warmest Mele Kalikimaka and Haouhle Makahiki Ho! The Canons—Feliciano, Betty, Shawn P. and Linda Todos mishermanos y hermanas en el SIU Feliz navidad y prospero ano nuevo en solidaridad y confratemidad. Bill Daniels To Karen Fensel Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope you are happy and still smiling. Miss You! Donna DeCesare To Rhonda Rigsby and Hazel Hi Girlfriends!!! Great to hear from ypu. Hope all is well with you during this holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Donna DeCesare To Debbie,Eric and Cory Even though I'm not there in per­ son, I'm always there in spirit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jack W. Chopin To Tanya Anne Chupka The last nine Christip^s since you were lx>m have treen the best! Merry Xmas. Love, Daddy (JosephChupka Jr.) To all my union brothers and sisters Happy holidays in the spirit of solidarity and fraternity. Bill Daniels To Wiggle Reyes Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Stay happy and healthy during this holiday season. Miss you! Donrui DeCesare To all the officials and workers of our SIU We couldn't survive without all your help. God bless you all. Grateful­ ly yours, Betty S. Canon % •.' i•. • 1 To Judi Chester Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho!1 would send you a per­ sonal card but 1 don't have your cur­ rent address. Please send it to me and keep in touch! Doma PeCesare '•-V- • •' v i •••• �• 20 To Tommy Kline Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope a|l is well. Miss you! Donna DeCesare To Susan and Sonny Moe and Rut! and Rick DeMont To my Magnolia Sisters and their spouses; Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope everyone is happy and healthy during this holiday season! Miss you. Donna DeCesare To former shipmates and friends Seasons greetings to you. Retired in '89 with almost 47 years with SIU, now enjying life in Mobile, Ala. but miss the San Francisco waterfront crowd. Lee and Sheila deParlier To Marites S. Dizon and IMariz Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Romy Dizon A m «roT» To all SIU members, active and retired Good job on disasters around the world, saving lives. Keep pressure on runaway-flag ships. Happy holidays to all. John W; Doyle To Casey Edwards This is the time of year when families get together. God bless you always and watch over you always, love you today, yesterday, forever. Being my son, you make me proud, and I hope all your days are filled with smooth sailingson your horizon. I love you bigger than countries and oceans. You're my "favorite port of call." Henry B. Edwards To Robert Sutherland Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and 365 days. You're my best friend, and I wish you smooth sailing. Also to your family. Thanks for giving me inspiration, at times, when I doubted myself. You're a friend for life. And I'd like you to know that I respect and love you very much indeed. Henry Edwards To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas, Uncle Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag baby, Jenny Erb To Thomas C.FInnerty Once again, while seeking regeneration at sea during the holidays, I wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Keith W. Finnerty To Simeon F. Ureta Happy holiday season and the best of health. God bless. The Flaspoller Family To everyone in the SIU We wish all the retired and active Seafarers and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We love ya. Arthur emd Elizabeth Fontaine nm DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Brian Fountain Merry Christmas, daddy. All we want for Christmas is you. Lxrts of love. All your little ones Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily (Foimtain) To the Funk family crew Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Peter riding the big sled, LNG Virgo, in the Far East. I love and miss you all. Peter Funk To Charles Banky It's Christmastime, then New Year's alone. I find myself here. So here's a kiss to help you through. Just to Say, Hove you! Judy(Gagne) To Jess Soils Merry Christmas and Happy New Year "Marine." You show the way. All the way. Ray A. Garcia and family To Dave and Micheie McGath and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May all the new years to come be as special as the last. God bless. Ray A- Garcia nOV m igrt To Cara Stinson and Misty Shaw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, girls. Love and kisses, Jimmy G. (Garner) To the crew on the DSNS Kane I want to thank the crew on the USNS Kane for the retirement party and gift, especially Joe Jenkins and Frank Waters. I'll always remember it. Willard Huggins To Johnnie William We both miss you. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all seamen.. Rose and Neil Hunt To the SIU membership Greetings, especially to the old timers from WWII. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho for my West Coast friends still hanging in. Harry R. Huston To ail SiU members Merry Xmas to all my friends from Dixie Carriers. God bless the SIU retirement plan. Merry Xmas to all. Keep up the good work, Michael Sacco. Call us at (601) 863-4230 in Gulfport, Miss, Kenneth and Audrey Gamer To family and buddies May the season find you with good health and cheer at this time and also all through the New Year. May God bless us all. Robert Gettridge III To you both I hope you' re both well. I miss you both and look forward to seeing you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Love to all. Brian Isenstadt To all my Seafarer friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to Mr. and Mrs. Jeck Dusich, Ben Guttierez, James and Mike Spranza, Patrick Lynch, DEO Gonzales, Mar­ cos, Roger Linasan, Cardel Dunn, Freddie De Ramos and Romeo Quinqua. Eddie Gomez To my mother and sister and brother andfei Terneil James Just like to wish my mother and sister and brother and Temell James, my right hand man, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Marvin Earl James To my wife, Sandra, and kids Just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish I was there. Love, Marvin E. James To Nancy, Jeremy and Nick Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year. See ya soon"Isle of View." Kenny (Raymond K. Jee Jr.) To Mariano Gonzalez Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. William Gonzalez To Monserate Saliva Happy holidays to you and your wife, Luz Maria. William Gonzalez To Sixto Rodriguez Happy holidays to you and your wife and children. William Gonzalez To my wife, Lisa, kids Kevin and Melynn, friends Frank and Mo Martin May the Christmas season bring you all happiness ^nd the New Year good fortunes. Miss ypu all—from the LNG Aquarius. Victor I. Jimenez To all Seafarers and their families May God's peace guard your hearts and minds. Domingo Gordian To my dearest wife, Teresa Thank you for the lOhest holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking forward to many more. I love you. Mark A. Grendahl To all my former tugboat shipmates I wish you all the best for thecom­ ing year. Charles W. Grogan To Joseph Kalata Merry Christmas. You were puton earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, you are so far behind, you will never die. Warmest thoughts, Albert Kalata ToTomGrosskurth Hey brother: I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll be home having a few pints of cheer. Don't work too hard. John Grosskurth To Dennis and Sharon Tinkelenberg Best wishes for the holidays, and much happiness and good health in the New Year. Mark J. Kalmus To crew of the ITB Groton Happy holidays and safe sailing to the crew of the Groton. Take extra special care of your mascot. The Fountain family To Liz Relsman For being my confidante throughout the year... I wish you joy and plenty of cheer!! Thank you, Liz, for always being there for me! Jack E. Freeman To May, Melody and Patricia Hardy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my beautiful wife. May, and my wonderful daughters. Melody and Patricia. I love you and miss you al­ ways. Ross Allen Hardy To JT, Ears Thomas Hope to see you soon on the West Coast. Hope your holidays get off with a bang. Your friend Bobby Jo Freeman from Cape Farewell can't forget you. Bobby Jo Freeman To my wonderful wife, Mrs. Harrison r m sending you this holiday greet­ ing from my second home, the MV Advantage. I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Kevin Harrison To Hector Guilbes Season's greetings. El que nada no seauga. . . John Katsos To Pamela Halkett My bride to be. My only wish is to see you for Christmas. I love you. Stephen Hicks To mom, dad, Kelly, Tod, Kasey and C.P.Bergeron Hope all have a Merry Xmas and an even happier New Year. See you in January. Kris (Hopkins) To Seafarers Merry Christmas to those who served with Calmar Company's Flomar and also aboard the tanker Petrochem with my deceased brother, William A. House, who died in 1974. Mildred House To ail my shipmates on the t/SAiS Kane As this is my last trip,I'll say good­ bye to all my shipmates, And to a great chief engineer, thanks a lot. Willard C. Hiiggins To Alfonso Rivera Season's greetings. To Juan Reinosa Season's greetings. John Katsos John Katsos To Mark Kotajagvi Merry Christmas. Good luck in the New Year. Wish you would reconsider Europe. Stephen M. Kay To Alice and Vem Bettencourt Hope you're having a great holiday. Miss you. Love, Steve (Stephen M. Kay) To Gloria and Jimmy Keith, Pat and Bubba Smith, Mike Keith I wish ail my family a happy holiday, and I send love to you all and may we all have a happy New Year. James C. Keith Jr. I$ Si. igg To Connie and my three daughters May this Christmas be one of our best. Hopefully I'll be there to celebrate the holidays with you. All my love, Phil (Kleinebreil) SI To crewmembers on the Dredge Long island With hopes that all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. That we all prosper through more work under our new contract. Phil Kleinebreil •A: To the family of David Ling May you have a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. And good health to all through the year. Your friend and shipmate, Phil (Kleinebreil) ig^ To all my old friends Holidays bring back memories of good times and sad times we shared. Wishing my old friends health and happiness. I love you all. JeanLaCorte To Marty TIghe I didn't want to forget to include you in on the holiday cheer wherever you may be, but I'm just glad that Joel has such a fantastic SIU brother as you! Merry Christmas - Mrs. Tittleleewinx'd. P.S. GO RED WINGS! Casey Lechel ToJoelLechel I'm so PROUD to finally call you iny husband! This Christmas is going to be the greatest ever because you'll be home with me where you belong! I love you, Joel! Your wife, Kasandra Lechel ToKasandra I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We're gonna have a great life together! All my love, Joel(Lechel) To PRMMI Shoregang Season's greetings to all members at Elizabeth shoregang, and best of the year to come. Good luck. Happy holidays. Anthony Leo/ Dick Evans-Edison To Captain James Shinners and Mr. Richard Evans at PRMMI Greetings to you and your family. Have a happy holiday season from all of us at Elizabeth shoregang. T. Leo and crew To Donalds. Ling Two more grandsons to keep track of. They can't wait to see you. Hope your holidays will be safe and enjoy­ able. . . David J. Ling To the Kalmus family Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and lots of snow. Happy New Year and happy holidays. Mark J. Kalmus ToAmirKasim Hon, though you are not here with me this holiday, you are in my heart and in my mind! Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love always, Irma(Kasim) igg ss I ToEIHussinyEINaggar Friends like you are hard to come by. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you in New York City. Happy holidays. Nick Mdgeed �To Ray Gayton May the angels give you full guidance for every step you take in life. Happy holidays. Nick Mageed To Mimo M'egeed May Allah reward you and your family. Happy holiday. Nick Mageed ToVlkkVanburen May this holiday bring you joy and happiness to the New Year. Please remember my spirit is always with you. To Brother Anthony Leo Season's greetings to you. Wish­ ing all of you the best for the years to come. A. Minors To Ms. Sina Edwards. Greetings to you and your family. Wishing you the best for the holiday season and the coming year. Good luck and God bless you. A. Minors To Steven James Eikins Jr. Happy holidays for the fourth year in a row to my wonderful fiance. This time next year we will be spending our first Christmas as husband and wife. Love you bunches, Steve. Andrea Mitchell To Gloria and Cariitos and friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you, daughter, son and friends, granddaughter, grandson. May the Lord l)e with you all. Carlos Mojica To Donna M.DeCesare Wishing you all the joy and happir ness that you deserve during this holiday season. I will always love you and cherish our time spent together. Don Montoya Nick Mageed % IT To all seamen—sailing or retired A Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. Wishing the union remains strong—^as it's always there for its members. Geraldine R. Maldonado ToJoAnne Merry Christmas and hopefully a better and Happy New Year. Love you, Stan (James S. Mannetto Jr.) To all my seafaring brothers, sisters, SlU faculty and family members I wish yoii all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Vear. Erik R. Marlowe To Zoralda - in Queens I love all the family the same, but there is something special about you. You are always there when I need you, and I wish you the best in this coming year. Tony (Martinez) To Robert Selzer and Maryann Wishing you both the best in this coming year. You two deserve it. Tony Martinez To my sister, Alice, and family in Rich­ mond1 Hill, K"" Queens Wishing you the best on this New Year. You are the best. Tony Martinez To Teresa, Star, Tig and Mo' Happy Holidays! • Charlie Mascali To Mitch, Vernon, Billy, Adrian and the rest of the SiU world HO - HO - HO. That's all we need. Plenty of HO's. Merrjt and Happy. NickMcKnett To Rufus Williams Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Edward Merchant To my friends and fellow seamen Happy Holidays. Please write or call; Route #1, Box 157-B, Long Beach, WA 98631; (206) 642-3465. Carmen Minniti To Sedonia W. Sparks and Mom Greetings to you, Donny. Call me. Best for all of the holiday season and a Happy New Year '94, Miss you. Your love, A. Minors To Mr. Gladstone Fond and Mrs. Jasper Anderson family Season's greetings to you and your families from all of us at PRMMI shoregang. Good luck in '94. God is good. A. Minors ToM.Wescott Season's greetings to you. Merle, and the best for '94. Good luck. God bless you alK Pearl + Debbie + family. A. Minors rf. To members,personnel and retirees A Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year toall, especially Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteley employees in Baltimore—both former and present. Charley Morris To my SiU brothers and sisters I wish all my ex-shipmates and Piney Point management the best of everything and much more. Merry Xmas and prosperous New Year 1994. Jose Lopez Morales A To Jose and Alma Dehor Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in San Francisco. Francisco Munoz To my and Angle Have a Merry Christmas. Love, your loving husband and father, Francisco Munoz To Bernard Myers and Shirley Myers I'd like to thank my mom and dad for being there for me when I needed them both. May Allah bless them both and may they have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Amos B. Myers To my wife, Ernestine Myers I'd like to first give praise to All^, the sovereign, the holy one. And to thank Him for you, my wife and both of our health. And wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your husband, Amos B. Myers To Cynthia You are the greatest person in the world. Thanks for being patient and understanding. But mostly, thank you for all you added to my life. Love, Michael (Natoli) To my wife, Isabelie, and mom and dad I may be far away from home, but I send you all of my best. All my love to my wife and family everywhere. Brett Newsome To Nelson(Chico) Rodriguez Season's greetings my old friend from the Philippines. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994. Good sailing, William (Red) Rackiey To Tom Fay, J.J., Kevin and Larayne I would like to wish a special group of people back in my old home of Hawaii a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William (All Ports) Rackiey To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all Seafarers who survived the sinking of the Alcoa Partner in 1942 and the rest of the Seafarers who sailed with me—and everybody in Piney Point. AlPadu ToTonyLeo Happy, healthy holidays to you and your fomily. Also to all the men in the shoregang. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Bobby Gene McMichael Christmases have come and Christmases have gone, but I never remember you celebrating one at home. Come this year! Merry Christmas, big brother. June M. Renfrow To everyone—especially those who lost family members onthe OMf Tappy holidays and my sincere sympathy. Have a Happy New Year. Joseph Ripley To Mike and Joseph Sacco and their famlles Happy, healthy holidays. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To union officials and their families In all ports Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Mrs. Mignonette L. Roby and kids My life has new meaning because of you guys. Through God's spirit and guidance, I pray that this holiday season be one of the most memorable ones. God bless Mignonette, Jessica and Kerry. And to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Thomas, I love you both. Season's greetings from Kerry T. Roby Sr. To Susan and Girls (Fiiipina and Alexandria) Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. Lots of love, Bartolome Romero Jr. To the Sorrono family Our family misses your family. It's another tropical Christmas for.us. May yours be happy and chilly. The Ruiz family ToLupeGracia Happy holidays from your son Steve, little Steven, Natalie and Dominga all the way from San Juan, Puerto Rico. God blfess. The Ruiz family To PRMMI vessel personnel Happy holidays to you and your families. Peter F. Patrick To Seafarers and retired SiUmembers and their families In those we love and see each day; Others, far away; Good friends who mean so much, And those with whom we're out of touchHappy holidays! Mose and Minnie Peacock Jr. To the membership We would like to wish all mem­ bers near and far a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We trust you will have nice weather. May God keep all of you safe and return you home to your loved ones. The Petersen family (C.H.,J..C.LandC.A.) To Jack C., Jack S., Kermett M., Bobby S., Jonesy, Mary Ann A., Marie and Michelle May you and yours have a very joyous holiday season. May God bless your families. Sonny Pinkham To Dawn Pinkham Hello my sweet wife. I wish I could be there with you. I love you and miss you very much. Merry Christmas, honey. All my love forever, Mark (W. Mark Pinkham) 21 To the Port of Honolulu Merry Christmas Larayne from San Juan, Puerto Rico. You should see the kids now! Steve and Dominga Ruiz To everyone I've known on the West Coast Long time no sea. I've been living in Florida since 1988. Both my father and l are fine. Hope you all havea very happy holiday season. I should be in Long Beach by late 1994. I miss California very much. I'm going back out again. If you wish to write or call, I'm at 2604 14St. W., #10, Bradenton, FL 34205; (813) 746-2841. Robert A. Rush '• ••, . To the Powers family I hope this holiday is a happy one. Sorry I can't be there. I miss you all. Rick (David R. Powers) To Gladys Merry Christmas, babe. I love and miss you. You're with me always in my heart. I'll be home soon. David (Powers) To William G. Rackiey Your family wishes you a Happy Xmas and the best of New Years. Al­ ways in our hearts. God bless you and your fellow Seafarers. Mom (Mrs. Charlotte E. Rackiey). Beverly, Mary Lee, Bruce and Bobby Season's greetings from the SIU members of ROS-5 status on board the SS Curtiss in Port Hueneme, Calif. They are, from left to right, Steward/Cook William Finhandler, Electrician Kenneth Savoie, Qli/IED Jerome W. Greenlee and GUD/E Ker) Herzstein. Not present in photo is D/E Maint. Charles L. Bowen. To Mom, Mary Lee, Bruce, Beverly, Bobby and Aunt Florence Hello from the Philippines and may I wish my family a Merry Christmas and may 1994be a great one for all. God bless. William (Red) Rackiey gat To the Port of New Orleans To Joe Perez, we're sending you some monfungo from San Juan for Christmas. We're still waiting for the crawfish! Happy New Year, too. Steve and Dominga Ruiz To Jerry Lee Pike We love you and miss you alot! Have a safe trip and come home to us. Love you, Sheree, Andrea and Jerry I!(Pike) To SiU brothers and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sonny Pinkham • • •"iir To Moma Teresa, Charles and Johnny Wiley, Martie Ketchum, the class of 494, the Philips (Baby Curtis) and all Seafarers Happy holidays and Merry Christmas. Rich and Serina Sadberry To shipmates,friends, family, loved ones May the holidays fill your year with joy and cheer! Safety and happi­ ness at sea and ashore. May we never be lonely at sea this time of year. Henry D. Salles To all Seafarers- active and retired Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the new year. All the best to my retired buddies. K.B. (Sam) Samat To aH my retired frienlds May this holiday season bring you a world of peace and love and a new year filled with hopeand joy.Warmest wishes, Arnold Santos .-r. ^ ^ I �22 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Gary Smith and family and to all my dear SlU friends May you have one of the happiest and most blessed Christmases ever. Whether at sea or on land, though we are miles apart, you will be in my heairt. Happy New Year to all. Betty Smith To Spencer Smith We love you. Daddy. Merry Christmas. Tausha and Terra Smith To Spencer and Tausha Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love ya'll!!! Mom, Jackie and Jon (Spiers) ToTerrlaLynn Smith Merry Christmas to grandma's lit­ tle angel. Love you so much!!! Grandma and Grandpa Spiers and JOn To Chris and Brien Collins Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking for­ ward to sailing with you guys again in the future. God bless yoii. Smooth sail­ ing. Doug Smith To Spencer and Tausha and Terra Smith Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for being there for me. God bless you. Li'l brother, Doug Smith To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you. I'll always love and miss you. Thanks for every­ thing. Your son and brother, Doug Smith To all Erie-Lackawanna tugboatmen Wishing all of you a healthy and happy holiday season! "O.D." Smith and family To Lee Wishing you the best Christmas and happiest New Year ever. I'm so glad we'll be spending it together. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To my family It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays with the people I care about most. Wishing you all the best in '94. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To Linda Boyer and my children Very special Christmas greetings to my lady, Linda Boyer, and to my children—Donald, Christina and Jamie Lynn. I love you ALL! Everett W. Snow To Bob and Robin Williams Thanks for being there for me all these years. I couldn't have made bet­ ter friends. Season's greetings and looking forward to Florida. Jay Speer To Joseph W. Spell II Merry Christmas. May God con­ tinue to bless us and watch over you while you are away. I love you more. Love, Christina, Spot and Barney (Spell) To all of our friends, family and as­ sociates at sea God bless all of you and yours at Christmas and always. Keep Christ in yourChiistmas. The Spell Family (Joel, Janis, Joe II, Christina, Joel Jr. and Taryn) To the Spells Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all wishes come true for the holiday season. Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Donna Joyce Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Terra Lynn's other grandma. Are you enjoying the sunshine? Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Carl Happy Hanukah, dpar friend. Be well and happy. Hope to see you in 1994. Jim and Mary Watson To Stewarddepartment personnel Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my students and friends. Ed White To Geraldine M. Travers Thinking of you and counting the days. I love you, honey. Have a beauti­ ful Christmas and happy holidays. Love, Glenn (Williams) To everyone Happy holidays and best wishes to all. We hope 1994 is a prosperous year for all of you. James Woods and Family ToKerrI I'm sorry I can't be with you this holiday season. I want you to know I love you and miss you very much. Kevin (Wray) To Clyde D. Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New year, darlin!!! Love and miss you. Looking forward to seeing you on December 27. Yes, Santa is coming to see you. Mom. Jackie and Jon (Spiers) To Jim Stafford on the Sugar Island Our thoughts and our hearts are with you always. We couldn't ask for a better husband and father. Merry Christmas. We love you. Your wife Lisa and daughter Catie (Stafford) To Seafarers around the world Holiday greetings. Good health and smooth sailing. Love to all. Fritz A. Stephen To the officers, staff and all Seafarers and their families May the holiday spirit of love, joy, peace be ever in your hearts at Christmas and always. God loves you, and so do I. Leon Yearwood SL To Brother Peter Patrick and family Season's greetings. Wishing you the best in your retired years. From all of us at the Elizabeth Shoregang, God bless you. Elizabeth, NJ Shoregang To Reeves, Cooper, family I wish you all happiness and love, especially my godchild. I will return like Santa with gifts for him, I promise. I love ya! To everybody else that knows me, peace and love forever! God bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. James Tolan Jr. To SlU officials at NY and Camp Springs Greetings to all. God bless youand good luck for 1994. PRMMI Shoregang ToDeeAnn Brown Meiry Christmas Dee! We love you. We'll miss you. Pegasus To Steve and Domlnga Ruiz and family 1 wish 1 could be there to deliver this message in person, but 1 can't. So many times during the past year, both of you have been there for me so much and so many times. Times when 1 thought 1 couldn't make it through another day. With your love and sup­ port I'm getting there. For the holidays 1 wish you both and the kids nothing but love and all the good things God has to offer. Love always. Your sister Christine and family To Simeon F. Ureta Love and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. With many more. The Ureta Family To all my shipmates Many blessings and Aloha. Suzanne Van Schoor w To Norm, Gus, Cara, Garret, GIno, Grant, Kenny, Bobby and Joe Although we may not be sailing together right now, our thoughts are with all of you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jim and Mary Watson O -9 Misc To Misty Lee Haladyna The best girl a guy could eyer dream of. Merry Christmas. I love you infinitely. I can't wait 'til 4-31-94 so I can call you my wife! Lee J. Toczylowski am # m To the Taber and Parley families Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Kayla, Christopher and Paige Taber. Also to the rest of the Taber and Darley families. Tommy and Debbie Taber m igr« 5-^ '4 ToMlchael Merry Christmas honey. Happy New Year too! The holidays won't be the same without you. Come home to me soon. 1 love you always. Linda To Uncle Steve, Aunt Domlnga, Steven and Natalie We love and miss all of you very much. Have a very happy holiday. We hope Santa brings you everything you want. Uncle Steve and Aunt Dominga—thanks for everything. Christopher, Tute and Bear To Brotlier David Clarke We wish you a Merry Christmas full of joy and a great NeW Year. We thank you for your understanding and friendship. Sincerely, Veronika and Frank To Willie J. Cromwell We wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year in the company of your family. Take care of yourself. Veronika and Frank To Johnny Zep^a Christmastime comes once a year Time to remember those far and near Wishing you all the best Because you are definitely Different from the rest. Love always, Your Princess To Laurie 1 hope everything >s working oUt for you. 1 often wonder how you're doing. Love you and miss you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Ray W? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the galley gang aboard the Sea-Land Trader. Joining in the holiday wishes are, from left to right. Chief Cook Richard Manalo, Steward/Baker Joe Johnson and Steward Assistant Lloyd Lawrence. 'li- nm ToKelster Hey Dude, Merry Christmas!" The Pegster To Tommy Dowdell Keep comin' back. L' V you. Merry Christmas. I'egasus To Jenny Marquis Merry Christmas. Love you. Peg-a-Leg ToDorraySaberon Hey Saberon. Merry Christmas. Pegasus To all our brothers and sisters of the sea Wishing all of our fellow union members a safe, happy and joyous holiday season. Good luck in the New Year. Happy sailing. The crew of the Cable Ship Global Link To Donna Joyce We love and miss you. Merry Christmas. Your baby girls To Steamboat Annie Best wishes and happy holidays to a first-class lady who's always so loving and understanding. We know the best years are still ahead! Love ya, Tim ToTonyCurran Miss you. Have a wonderful holiday. SOS. Are you still working for food in N.H.? Lauren To Suzanne Van Schoor Happy holidays. Hope you are well and working for a good steward. Drop us a line sometime. M/VLummus To big, bad Merchant Marines Pleasant sailing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fret not! You'll soon be home with your families. Barbi To Big Brother Larry and Sister KImmi Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy and Merry Christmas. I've got you babes! Barbi The Clucas family Although far away, 1 may be, a very Merry Christmas from me. Love always, Barbi To mommy and daddy Merry Christmas. 1 love you. Barbi TOJ.J.P. "Keep feedin' that pesky white dog!!" Can't hardly - (but will) wait 'til Mardi Gras '94!! Miss you much, Chris To fellow upgraders Thank you forbeing so nice to me. Merry Christmas. Dakota To Marilyn, Corey, Allie and Ruthy Joe Thanks for hanging in there while I've been away so long. Love you. Dad To mom and dad (Gerri and Bemie) Merry Christmas and God bless. Your daughter, Dorray To Dakota, mom and family Happy holidays. God bless you al­ ways. Love, Cheryl To Phillip Yaros Merry Christmas! We love and miss you! Have fun over the holidays. We'll see ya soon for Christmas #2. Keep in touch! Terry and Ed To Phillip Yaros Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. We all love and miss you. We'll keep up the tree! You're in our hearts. Be careful. God bless. Love you, Pat and kids To Stanley M. Williams Merry Christmas! We love you! We miss you! See you soon! Donna, Morgan, Destiny To Rodney J. 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Springs, MD im7i7®'^NTURCE .• ' 0 ^•ecent discharge a, .. 4. seatime. ^ Proof of (disisei-Soo^'"""™ 4.. ; - i . J Imonrton* Government Service/n;,- • r «TO .i' San Saafe Fremont St. (206jHl.ll%^^ 0 2 - ® n30%&4 1501)994-0010 " Seattle, WA 9Sioi 04 ** 0 0 ] . ,v. n 1/ 3 - > 5 0 , 2 •, 0 i-, ®'^P''*'®®EPARTIVffiNT 1 ^ ^^'STERED ON BEACH C.a»A^&rc,^^- ^ 0 0 —- POINT P p. Box 75 ®1H,EllWCISCO ^ CJassA ^0""^ DErIf 4^ y - ^:44 '4 < 9. J.Ji-'"'' r r? • -'t ;j �ft •v. • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for the year eiuied December 31, iS>92. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry Well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happine'^s and health in the days ahead. J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 14 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing the world's seaways. Brother Charles Jordan has been a Seafarer longer than any of the others, having joined the union in>1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ernest Bryan com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Harry iTundeberg School of Seamanship in 1974 while Brother Carroll Kenny completed the steward recertification in 1986. Nine of the 14 retiring their books attended upgrading cour­ ses in Piney Point, Md, at least once during their seafaring careers. Brief biological sketches of Brothers Bryan and Kenny as well as the others follow. CARROLL KENNY, 66, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Burtmm, Minn., he successfully completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1986. Brother Kenny served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1977. He lives in Hephzibah, Ga. JOSEPH KORCHAK,65, signed on with the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Star Junction, Pa., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Korchak upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He resides in Ridgefield, N.J. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,054,441. These expenses included $3,315,236 in administrative expenses, and $25,739,205 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24,108 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these p^sons h^ yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $493,711,389 as of December31,1992compared to $478,001,893 asof January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,709,496. liiis increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $44,763,937, including employer contribufions of $12,283,861, gain of $3,659,232 from thesale of assets, earnings from investments of $28,817,178 and other income of $3,666. an FOWT. Brother McMichael served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1952. He calls Reno, Nev. hoine. EUELLE SCROGGINS,66, joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Scroggins retired to Houston. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keepit funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONALINFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any pah thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountants'report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. 4. Service provider and trustee informafion. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.20 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and aixompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, DC 20216. FRIDTJOF STEELREATH, 65,began his sailng career with the SIU in 1971 in the port of DEEP SEA Mobile, Ala. A Charlottesville, ERNEST Va. native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Steelreath BRYAN, 65, signed upgraded at the Lundeberg on with the School in 1981. He served in Seafarers in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1955 in the THOMAS 1950 and in the U.S. Air Force port of New MARKHAM, from 1952 to 1969. He resides York. A na­ 62, joined in Theodore, Ala. tive of the INLAND Seafarers in Freeport, Texas, he successful­ 1957 in the ly completed the bosun recer­ JAMES port of Seat­ tification course at the McClvARENCE tle. A North Lundeberg School in 1974. JR., 67, Carolina na­ Brother Bryan retired to Se­ joined the tive, he sailed in the deck quin, Texas. Seafarers in department. Brother Markham 1950 in the served in the U.S. Army from JOSE port of New. 1948 to 1951. He calls Seattle CARAOrleans. A home. native of BALLO, New York City, he sailed in the 48, joined OSCAR deck department. Brother Mcthe union in MAR­ Clarence served in the U.S. 1969 in the TINEZ, 66, Marine Corps in 1946. He calls port of New began his New Orleans home. York. Bom sailing in Pajardo, career with P.R., he sailed as a DEU. WILLIAM the union in Brother Caraballo upgraded at QUINN,62„ 1975 in the the Lundeberg School in 1982. joined the port of lie resides in Brooklyn. union in Yokohama, Japan. Bom in the 1977 in the Philippines, he sailed in the port of Nor­ WILLIAM deck department. Brother Mar­ folk, Va. DOUGLAS, tinez retired to San Francisco. Bom in 65,joined Upper the SIU in RICHARD Chester, Pa., he sailed in the McCAUS1961 in the steward department. Brother LAND,66, port of New Quinn served in the U.S. Navy York. Bom joined the from 1951 to 1955. He retired SIU in 1967 to Virginia Beach, Va. inPetrolia, in the port Ontario, he of Seattle. A sailed in the deck department. Correction native of Brother Douglas upgraded at In last Piney Point in 1979. He served Pennsyl­ month's in the U.S. Army from 1950 to vania, he sailed as a chief cook. edition of Brother McCausland upgraded 1953. Brother Douglas resides, the frequently at Piney Point. He in Las Vegas. Seafarers served in the U.S. Army and LOG, the U.S. Coast Guard between new pen­ 1944 and 1952. He lives in BarCHARLES sioner nett Banks, Fla. JORDAN, Angelo 65, began his Romero was incorrectly filing career BOBBIE identifed as a recertified with the Sea­ McMICHAEL, bosun. Brother Romero suc­ farers in 1945 65, became cessfully completed the in the port of an SIU menasteward recertification Mobile, Ala ber in 1958 course at the Seafarers An Alabama in the port Harry Lundeberg School of native, he sailed as a DEU. of New Or­ Seamanship in 1983. Brother Jordan upgraded at the leans. A na­ Brother Romero retired to Lundeberg School in 1975. He tive of Brooklyn, NY. retired to Mobile. Hattiesburg, Miss., he sailed as 25 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137 as shown on the financial statements includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, thedifference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset. New Tear's Resclution: Apply for Sciioiarshlp What better way to celebrate the new year—-1994—than by making a resolution to continue your education. To get the ball rolling, start the application process now. By completing the entry form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, bis or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1994. Three are reserved for SIU members; the other four will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out the coupon below and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Pl^. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACTT results) has been completed and the application form is fiUed out,the entire pack­ age should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1994. P lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program book- ' which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. :let I Name I Book Number. Address 1 City, State, Zip Code I - Telephone Number. This application is for: Self Dependent I Mail this completedform to Scholarship Program, Seafasrers Welfare Plan, § • 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. • L • -A- . J-.'.:'" - �•i.:. -••i-.: -i'-] •i i; 26 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Chairman announced slop chests to gave vote of thanks to galley gang for Delegate John Day, Steward be closed on all Sea-Land vessels. He Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman fine job. Next port: Sri Lanka. reported copies of new contract reported crew waiting for news con­ should be received soon. No beefs or OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over cerning new contract and asked con­ disputed OT reported. Chairman told seas), September 18—Chairman tracts department to notify ship by crewmembers to expect changes in James Crane, Secretary E. Gray fax or radio message when informa­ watch system and work rules. He Sr., Educational Director D. Secretary tion becomes available. The S&riarere LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- Shoulders, Engine Delegate Paul reminded members no smoking in reminded crewmembers to donate to board iriinutes as possible. On occasion, because pfsfmce Barbadillo, Steward Delegate Jorge SPAD. Educational director urged lounge or mess halls and not to use iimitattons, some sriii be omitted. Barahona. Secretary announced too much soap in washing machine. members to upgrade at Piney Point. Bosun Fred Domingo resigned from Next.port: Tacoma, Wash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SA/ps minutes first are rewewed by the union's contract department chairman position to devote more, Steward department reminded crew Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the time to bosun duties and study new SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf to keep ship clean and have respect Marine), September 30—Chairman Union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for- contract. He also informed crew an­ for fellow shipmates. Next port: William Dean, Secretary M. warded to the ^aterem LOG. nual inspection was huge success and Tacoma, Wash. Thornton, Educational Director extended congratulations to crew­ Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate G. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seamembers from master for excellent CHARLES L. Bf?OlV/V (Tran­ Lauderdale and Tampa, Fla. Land Service), September 26—Chair­ Corelll, Engine Delegate G. Denjob done keeping vessel in excellent soceanic Cable), August 27—Chair­ Secretary congratulated union offi­ nesse. Steward Delegate L. Perales. man J. Ard, Secretary P. Lahoy, condition. Educational director en­ man Jeremiah Harrington, cials on new contract and thanked Chairman reported no launch service Educational Director Dennis Baker, couraged crewmembers to take Educational Director W. Carroll. them for considering suggestions last voyage when anchored off Ft. tankerman course at Paul Hall Center Steward Delegate Charles RatclifT. Chairman announced payoff in from members. Educational director Lauderdale, Fla. He asked contracts Crew reported Seafarers LOGs as soon as possible arid reminded Honolulu and reported vessel will advised eligible brothers and sisters department to keep crewmembers in­ received. No beefs or disputed OT QMEDs and all crewmembers to remain on cable repair standby status. to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No formed on new contract. Educational reported. Crew thanked galley gang upgrade at Piney Point annually. No He also noted repairs scheduled for beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew director urged members to upgrade at for great food. Chairman thanked beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew October may be postponed. Educa­ extended vote of thanks to steward Lundeberg School and utilize every­ crew for great job all around. Next requested patrolman to board vessel tional director reminded crewmemdepartment for great cookout. Galley thing union has built for membership. port: Boston. and discuss new contract at next port. bers not to overload washers and gang thanked crew for help in setting Crew gave vote of thanks to steward dryers and to avoid using too much up and breaking down cookout area. department. They also voted to ratify detergent that could overflow onto Next port: Norfolk, Va. new contract and discussed repair deck. Treasurer reported $500 in LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), list. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ship's fund. No bwfs or disphted OT September 26—Chairman Daniel reported. Crew requested new movies OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Laitinen Jr., Secretary James and another pay phone on dock for Overseas), September 26—Chairman Thacker, Educational Director Wal­ members' use. Robert Zepeda, Secretary Tyler Lafter Chancy, Deck Delegate Mark fitte. Deck Delegate Ernest Zepeda. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), Wooley. Chairman thanked steward Chairman reported crew waiting for September 19—Chairman Anthony department for job well done. union representative to come aboard Melvin, Educa­ Treasurer reported $96 in ship's fund. IVIaben, Secretary G. vessel for members to vote on con­ tional Director G. Montgomery, No beefs or disputed OT reported. tract. Educational director reminded Deck Delegate Gregorio Ortiz, En­ Crew requested new diyer and slop members to upgrade skills at Lun­ chest for crew laundry. gine Delegate Thomas McArdle, deberg School. Crew reported Steward Delegate Angel Correa. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Seafarers LOGs received. Crew Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs Service), September 26—Chairman reported all members happy with new received. Educational director urged contract and Norberto Prats, Secretary Diego gave vote of thanks to members to upgrade at Piney Point. Hatch, Educational Director Donalo steward department for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bush, Steward Delegate Salahi Crew stated ice machine in crew OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Yusef. Educatipnal director urged mess needs repair. Next port: Wil­ Overseas), September 29—Chairman members to upgrade skills at Paul mington, Calif. J. Zepeda, Secretary E. Habor, En­ Hall Center. Deck delegate reported gine Delegate J. Fonvllle, Steward DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Sailing together aboard the Sea-LandIndependence are (from left) AB Delegate E. Mathews. Chairman September 19—Chairman Ronald OT reported by engine or steward Erik Jensen, Chief Mate Paul Willers and AB Chris Christensen. Dailey, Secretary James Tucker, reported payoff and encouraged crew­ delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks Educational Director Olifidio to galley gang for job well done. members to discuss with him any SEA-LAND PATRIOnSeaLand No beefs or disputed OT reported. Esquivel, Engine Delegate Willie problems they may be experiencing. Service), September 26—Chairman Crewmembers asked for copy of new NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Frank, Steward Delegate Miguel Educational director urged members S. Evans, Secretary R. Castillo, agreement to be sent to ship. Next September 12—Chairman Pedro Aguilar. No beefs or disputed OT to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs Educational Director R. Blackwell. port: New Orleans. reported. Crewmembers requested new Sanchez, Secretary N. Battle, Educa­ or disputed OT, reported. Chairman Chairman reported fresh stores tional Director Angel Mercado, washing machine for laundty room. USNS WYMAN(Bay Ship Manage­ reminded crewmembers to take ad­ needed. He reminded crew to Deck Delegate Benjamin Bess. ment), September 7—Chairman vantage of all courses at Lundeberg separate trash and place properly in GAL VESTON BA F(Sea Land Ser­ Chaiiman asked contracts department Robert Seratt, Secreta^ Cecil School. trash room. He aslred contracts depart­ vice), September 12—Chairman for more updated information con­ Husted, Deck Delegate Warren ment for information concerning new Carlton Hall, Secretary R.D. Bright. cerning new contract. Delegate Thomas Miller, Engine ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman contract. Chairman thanked crew for Chairman asked crew to help keep Stead, Steward Delegate Charles Steamship), September 12—Chair­ OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land keeping ship clean. Educational direc­ Brooks. Chairman ship clean. Crew asked contracts reminded crew­ man William Penny, Secretary An­ Service), September 19—Chairman tor reminded crewmembers to watch department to send information con­ members to keep ship clean. Educa­ thony Rivera Jr., Educational Ahdulla Moshin, Secretary Edward safety films and to report safety cerning SIU retirement plan. No tional director encouraged members Director William Thomas, Deck Collins, Educational Director hazards on ship to department head. beefs or disputed OT reported. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No Delegate James Tims, Engine Donald Christian, Deck Delegate He announced Lundeberg School Delegate John Lewis, Steward HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Douglas Hodges, Engine Delegate upgrading schedules posted. No beefs beefs or disputed OT reported. The ipurser said new company will con­ Delegate N. Butler. Chairman an­ September 7—Chairman L. Felix Camacho, Steward Delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew tinue safety bonuses with minor chan­ nounced crew had not received Ri^rigues, Secretary G. Rios. Chair­ Peter Hausmann. Chairman an­ thanked steward department for job Seafarers LOGs last trip. Secretary man reported union representative nounced payoff in Charleston, S.C. well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. ges. Chairman announced ship will be restocked in shipyard and asked discussed state-of-the-art training He remind^ crewmembers to keep came aboard ship to read new con­ programs at Paul Hall Center. He also SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land that all requests be posted. tract. Crew asked contracts depart­ crew lounge clean and to upgrade at Service), September 27—Chairman discussed importance of donating to Piney Point. Secretary thanked crew ment to find out why sailipg board is GLOBAL SENTINEL (Tran­ R.E. McGonagle, Secretary Jullq SPAD to preserve union and continually changed when docked in for keeping pantry clean and orderly. soceanic Cable), October 8—Chair­ Roman, Educational Director E. American seamen's job secinity. port of San Juan. ' Educational director reminded crew­ man Joe Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Frederickson, Steward Delegate Educational director reported new members not to take videotapes or US GROTON(Sheridan Transporta­ VCR outside crew lounge. He also washer and dryer for crew ordered by LIto Acosta. Chairman reported crew Educational Director Cliff McCoy, Steward Delegate D. Nason. Chair­ tion), September 29—Chairman Neil reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ company. He announced new movies needs new VCR and antenna. Crew­ man announced aluminum cans no Matthey, Secretary Marvin members discussed new contract and ordered after last ones stolen in port. deberg School. Treasurer aimounced longer to be saved because of excess Deloatch, Educational Director A. gave vote of thanks to Recertified No beefs or disputed OT reported. $26 in ship's fund. Deck delegate bulk created during months at sea. Alexalds, Engine Delegate Angel Crewmembers noted they were await­ Steward Roman for good salad bar reported cUsputed OT. No beefs or Crew noted Seafarers LOGs not Bruno, Steward Delegate Michael and Chief Cook Acosta for great ing latest information regarding new disputed OT reported by engine or being received. Chairman reported Hammock. Chairman announced cooking with extra attention to contract. Steward department steward delegates. Crew asked con­ vessel will load for four or more days payoff and loading schedule for Fort details. Secretary thanked crew for, reported ship needs to be supplied tracts department for latest news and relocation jmint has not yet been cooperation in keeping mess hall and regarding contract negotiations. Crew with more fresh fhtit, milk and paper determined. Treasurer stated $94 in crew lounge clean and encouraged bags in New Orleans for next trip. requested new chairs for crew lounge crew's fund. No beefs or disputed OT those with enough sea time to Crew thanked contracts department and discussed use of walkie-talkies reported. Crew discussed member­ upgrade at Paul Hall Center. for gains in medical benefits for de­ on vessel. Vote of thanks given to ship for crewmembers at seamen's Treasurer reported new movies pur­ pendents and asked contracts depart­ steward department for job well chased in port. He announced request library. They also held safety meeting ment to keep pushing for added done. and discussed need for more safety list posted and ready for new ideas. dental coverage in next contract. harnesses and respirators. Chairman OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Crew gave special note of thanks to No beefs or disputed OT reported. talked about creating a standard set of Overseas), September 26—Chairman Chief Steward Rivera and galley Next port: Tacoma, Wash.. crane operation signals. Crew gave Daniel Telchman, Secretary J.E. gang for excellent job. Secretary and SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vote of thanks to steward department Lewis, Deck E>elegate Michael crew gave vote of thanks to San Fran­ SEA-LAND vice), September 26—Chairman for excellent job. Next port: Eaton, Engine Delegate Edward cisco Port Agent Nick Celona for job Howard GIbbs, Secretary Leonard Newington, N.H. Mlilseiihant, Steward Delegate Karen well done. Lelonek, Educational Director Brian Denny. Chairman discussecj new con­ Connell, Steward Delegate Clarence ITB NEWYORK(SheTidan SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Seatract with crewmembers. Treasurer Transportation), October 3—Chair­ Page. Educational director advised Land Service), September 20—Chair­ reported $200 in movie fund. No man Mario Romero, Secretary R. members to upgrade at Piney Point. man HJ. Berggren, Secretary N. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ Hicks, Educational Director Richard Andrews, Educational Director O.N. No beefs or disputed OT reported. members voted on contract. Natoll. Chairman reported everything Chairman reported new contract Bermeo, Steward Delegate Ben­ OVERSEAS HARRIETTE posted and room inspection will be at­ running smoothly and payoff in New jamin Corpus. No beefs or disputed (Maritime Overseas),September 26—• OT reported. Deck delegate requested tended by unlicensed member. Next York. He thanked deck department Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary for job well done on tank cleaning. port: Oakland, Calif. chairs for watchstanders on bridge. H.G. WUIIams, Educational Director Next port: San Juan. Educational director encouraged striking a pose in the engine SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land C. Jefferton, Steward Delegate members to upgrade skills at Piney room of the J.E.B. Sfuarf while in Service), September 30—Chairman SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaHt»th Byran. Chairman reported Point. No beefs or disputed OT Diego Garcia are (from left) Land Service), September 23—Chair­ Joseph Artis, Secretary Ralph sniooth discharge of cargo in Chile. reported. Chairman thanked entire Wiper Steve Fisher andQMEDs Alexander, Educational Director C. man D. Cella, Secretary D. Polzfai, No beefs or disputed OT reported, Michael Nelson and Thomas Piper, Engine Delegate Brian Shilts, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck but steam table needs repair. Crew Martinez. Continued on page 29 Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Delegate Rick Burgess, Engiije noted Seafarers LOGs received and En Route to Oakland 1;-, \r;:%-'.:fi:.i : •"-J In the Engine Room "Jf- " •' • ii. I J; ' n-ii •• I : • lU ... . ''••-.f • I •/ ; •(/ -7. '-f : y f'- /:- �. v-' ."'• 4^; y-A. • ••;•' .v ••, '!A ' • /. •*' -• •'" •• ' • '• "• • '• •'i il". •• •" .1 DECEMBER 1993 DEEP SEA CHARLESBALLARD Pensioner Charles Bal­ lard, 83, passed away AprillS. Bom in Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). His first ship was the SS Lurline, a Matson vessel. Brother Ballard was an instructor at the MCS training school in Santa Rosa, Calif, from I960 until his retirement in 1976. SAM BLACK Pensioner Sam Black, 71, died Oc­ tober 14. A native of Oregon, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. Brother Black sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Black served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in January 1983. MARGARITO BORJA Pensioner Margarito Borja, 81, passed away September 27. Bom in Cuba, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Boija sailed in the engine department. He retired in September 1977. JAMES BRADY James Brady, 35, died Sep­ tember 25. A Philadelphia native, he joined the Seafarers after graduat­ ing from the trainee pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Brady sailed in the deck department. He retumed to Piney Point in 1985 to upgrade to AB. The last ship on which he sailed was the Wiltiam B. Baugh, a Maersk vessel. RICARDO CRUZ Ricardo Craz, 19, passed away October 2. Bora in New York, he joined the SIU in 1992 in Piney Point, Md. after success­ fully completing the trainee pro­ -am. Brother Cmz sailed as a deck, engine, utility. His last ship was the Lawrence H. Gianella, an Ocean Ships Inc. vessel. JOHNCASSroV John Cassidy, 65, died July 31. A native of Scotland, he joined the union in 1980 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Cassidy sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Paul Hall Center. He last SEAFARERS LOG sailed aboard a Waterman Steam­ ship vessel. HARRY DEAN Pensioner Harry Dean, 84, passed away Septem­ ber 16, A Texas native, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Dean retired in Febmary 1973. PATRICK DORRIAN SR. Pensioner Patrick Dorrian Sr., 65, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Philadelphia. Brother Dorrian sailed as a QMED until 1972 when he began sailing inland. He worked in the deck department aboard In­ terstate Oil and Transport vessels until his retirement in 1989. Brother Dorrian upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Dorrian began receiving his pension in December 1989. EVIEDOUGET Pensioner Evie Douget, 65, passed away October 15. A native of Louisiana, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Lake Charles, La. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Douget served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1948. He retired in December 1976. FREDERICK DUKES Frederick Dukes, 46, died October 19 of brain cancer. A Minnesota na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dukes sailed as a QMED. His last ship was the American Heritage, an Apex Marine vessel. Services were held on October 22 in Jacksonville, Fla. at Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Home with interment at Edgewood Cemetary. Seafarers served as honorary pallbearers. EDDIE EDWARDS Eddie Ed­ wards, 53, passed away September 19. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1986 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Edwards sailed as a chief steward. He last sailed aboard the MV Sea Fox. Brother Edwards served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1982. RALPH GOWAN Pensioner Ralph Gowan, 75, died October 18. A South Carolina na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Gowan sailed in the engine department. He retired • September 1984. in GARY GROSS Gary Gross, 52, passed away Sep­ tember 25. Bom in Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Gross sailed as an assistant cook. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. JOHN HUNT Pensioner John Hunt, 74, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Greenville, S.C.,he joined the . union in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hunt sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Hunt began receiv­ ing his pension in October 1981. THOMAS JEFFERSON Thomas Jef­ ferson, 47, passed away October 6. Bom in Florida, he joined fte SIU in 1973 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jefferson sailed in the deck department. He upgraded fre­ quently at Piney Point. Brother • Jefferson's last ship was ihc Am­ bassador. ANTON KULA Pensioner Anton Kula, 78, died Sep­ tember 24. A native of Es­ tonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Kula sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1971. EDWARD LIGON Pensioner Ed­ ward Ligon, 78, passed away Septem­ ber 29. Bom in Union Springs, Ala.; he joined the union in the port of Mobile, Ala. in 1954. Brother Ligon sailed as a chief cook. He began receiving his pension in March 1983. NANCY MANNI Baltimore. He sailed as a QMED. Brother Neel upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. He retired in April 1981. NILS RICHARDSON Pensioner Nils Richardson, 93, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Fredrikstad, Norway, he joined the union as a charter member in 1938. He sailed as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson also was a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Firemans Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Brother Richardson wrote poetry and contributed some of his writings to the LOG over the years. He retired in September 1975. ROLAND RICHARDSON Pensioner Roland Richardson, 67, passed away October 19. Bom in Charleston, W.Va., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Richardson served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He began receiving his pension in August 1992. MALCOLM STEVENS Pensioner Malcolm Stevens, 71, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his 'native Galves­ ton, Texas. Brother Stevens sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1945. Brother Stevens retired in May 1976. WALCY THOMAS Pensioner Walcy Thomas, 74, passed away October 3. Bom in Vir­ ginia, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Thomas sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in May 1977. Nancy Manni, 33, passed away August 30. A native of Detroit, she joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Honolulu. Sister Manni last sailed as a chief cook aboard the Mayaguez, a Puer­ to Rico Marine vessel. She upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. MARSHALL TOWNSEND Pensioner Marshall Townsend, 79, died Oc­ tober 8. He joined the SIU in 1944 in his native New York. Brother Townsend sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1976. JERRELLNEEL JIMMIEWEED Pensioner Jerrell Neel, 67, died Septem­ ber 21. A na­ tive of • Abilene, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Jimmie Weed, 56, passed away October 22 aboard the Sea-Land Tacoma of a heart attack. Bom in Pueblo, Colo., 27 he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. Brother We^ completed the steward rebertification program at the Paul Hall Center in 1992. His body was cremated and his ashes spread at sea. INLAND FRANK CHAMBLESS Frank Chambless, 36, died October 8. A Texas native,' he joined the union in 1975 in Houston. Boatman Chambless sailed in the deck department. HARRY ISENHART Pensioner Harry Isenhart, 68, passed away October 11. A native of Gassaway, W.Va., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Isenhart sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. GROVER SMITH Pensioner Grover Smith, 68, died October 21. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman Smith sailed as a lead deckhand. He retired in January 1987. JAMES TITUS SR. Pensioner James Titus Sr., 70, passed away September 16. A native of Texas, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Titus sailed as both a tankerman and deckhand. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Titus began receiving his pension in August 1982. ROBERT TRAHAN Pensioner Robert Trahan, 50, died October 16. Bom in Nederland, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Trahan sailed in the deck department. He retired in May 1993. DELL WHITEHEAD Pensioner Dell Whitehead, 85, passed away Septem­ ber 27. A na­ tive of Panama City, Fla., he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Houston. Boat^ man Whitehead sailed as an AB. He last sailed aboard G&H Towing vessels. Boatman Whitehead began receiving his pension in April 1973. ii&, ... . . GREAT LAKES PETER RUDESKI Pensioner Peter Rudeski, 79, died September 9. Bom in Plymouth, Pa., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Rudeski sailed in the engine department. He retired in August 1980. /: /• . �...»{* Mi •^.;- 28 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFAA8E8S LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan BIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1992. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, (ERISA). s>:. f- ••••• BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,516,019. These expenses included $247^991 in administrative expenses, and $1,268,028 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,897 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,903,392 as of December 31,1992, compared to $12,415,692 as of January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $512,300. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $1,003,719 including employer contributions of $251,413, gain of $32,578 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $719,344 and other income of $384. ilMi: • /'. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. , YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The iteins listed below are included in that report; 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs wiU be $3.40 for the full aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at lio charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Tire charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the ctmying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. miM. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $32,578, as shown above, is compute on the "market-to-niarket basis"— the difference between the sales price and the maricet value of an asset as of Januaiy 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $(48,932) as shown on the itoancial statements is $5^4,202 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. .v.:3^ ff-i Inquiring Seafarer '•'M-.y'- . fcjf'- );••-- '::i ••'CM.'''"'. ;:,:'• I . . • . Joe Sweeney, Retired Deck­ hand—My first ship was the Bienville, a C-4 Waterman Steamship ves­ sel. We were transporting U.S. troops from the 28th Army Division to France. We left from New York and went to Halifax, Nova Scotia and delivered the troops from there. We were the flagship in an all military convoy of 125 ships. In front of the Bienville was the bat­ tleship Texas. Midway over in the north Atlantic the ship's alarm sounded and we were all called to the guns and lifeboats. A torpedo went in between the Texas and the Bienville, completely missing both. Looking astern, the corvettes fell back and the destroyer escorts formed a circle and dropped depth charges which brought BobDurfor, the submarine to the surface. We sank OS—I it immediately. My brother-in-law graduated from saw the action from a tanker and said Piney Point in he was amazed. "Axis Sally" (Nazi October 1992 radio propagandist) claimed all 125 and my first vessels in our convoy sank when in ship was the fact not even one sank. We got the an­ Constitution on nouncement when we were still American aboard and laughed like crazy. Hawaii Thomas Mar­ Cruises. My first job aboard the Constitution was tinez, QMED— as watchstander where I learned a lot. My first ship , I really enjoyed my time aboard the was the SS Delship and I got to travel around Hawaii mar in 1945 during my time off. from Philadel­ phia to Romania. That Benjamin wa^a good Stanley, crew. We went Fireman, from New Watertender— York to Gibraltar to Turkey and final­ My first ship ly to Romania. It was on our way over was the Gulf Trader m 1990. we heard the news that the Germans had surrendered. Back then I was sail­ It was a steam ing as a steward utility and I sailed turbine ship which was very from 1945 to 1968 when I retired. I old and needed came back in 1984 because I missed the sea and couldn't stay away. lots of repair. This was during the Gulf war anS we went from Jackson­ Nicholas Con­ ville to Houston to New Jersey and way, AB—My then over to Saudi Arabia carrying first ship was supplies to the troops. I have to say the tug Sentry, that I was scared because I really a Crowley tug, didn't know what to expect... 1 didn't and I sailed know the cargo or our true destina­ from Lake tion. On top of all of tliis I got horrib­ Charles, La. to Puerto Rico ly sea sick. I truly thought I would and Haiti. On never sail again after that first time the way back but I adjusted just fine and sailing is mostly fun for me now. we assisted another tug which was Question: What was your first ship, and what do you rememher about it? (Asked of SIU members in the Philadelphia hall.) Jim Anderson, AB—My first SIU boat came just last May. The Delawhale—a River Bus Inc. ferry that car­ ries passengers from Penns Landing, here in Philadelphia, over to Camden, New Jersey. I retired after 20 years in the Navy only to find myself missing the sea, so I joined the Seafarers atjd 1 am meeting all types of people. I missed sailing. There is a certain calling that the sea has. returning from Africa. As a sign of gratitude, the captain and crew aboard the tug gave us a variety of unique souvenirs that they had picked up while in Africa. I was amazed to find how poor Haiti was. The children fol­ lowed us everywhere hoping that we'd give them money or a bite to eat. Stanley Andruionis, AB—My first ship was aboard the SL Venture in 1980. We sailed all over Europe as well as to Spain and the U.S. Gulf. I was a new Piney Point graduate and leamed a lot, putting my knowledge to practice with hands-on experience. We encountered some pretty rough storms and that is when all fhe safety techniques that I leamed at the Lundeberg School paid off. All in all it was a fun first voyage. MikeMcNally, QMED—I graduated from Piney Point in 1975 and my first ship was the Transeastem of Hudson Water­ ways. I began that first voyage in the steward depart­ ment until the wiper on board broke his leg and went home. I transferred over and became the wiper, and this was my first official introduction to the engine department. Since then I have worked my way up by upgrading at Piney Point. It really is Ae way to go, and I recommend upgrading to all SIU members. Don't waste any time. Michael Endres, 2nd Cook/Baker— My first ship was the Robin Hood. We were coming back from South Africa and hit a really bad storm and had'to slow the vessel. The equipment in the engineroom was flying around because die seas were so rough. I sure didn't think too much of sailing, and I swore that I would never ever make another trip. That was in 1951. Know Your Rights PA YMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The monies are to be paid to anyone in any constitution of the SIU Atlantic official capacity in the SIU unless an Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis official union receipt is given for trict makes specific provision for same. Under no circumstances safeguarding the membership' should any member pay any money money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailec for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt. In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance member is required to m^e a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is given an official receipt, bers, elects by the membership, but feels that, he or she ,should not each year examines the finances ol have been required tomake such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should immediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate fmdings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trust available in all union haUs. AH mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copiesof this con­ Lakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other memfund agreements. All these agree­ Iser or officer is attempting todeprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of union and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all other details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ trustees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records are available at the head­ employment and as members of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, sex, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union haUs. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds aire The proper address for this is: • used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the poUtical, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD. 20746 Full copies of contracts as refened workers,, the preservation and fur­ to are available to members at all thering of the American merchant times, either by writing directly to the marine with improved employment union or to the Seafarers Appeals opportunities fot seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of all such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions under which an tions are voluntary. No contribu­ SIU member woilcs and lives aboard tion may be solicited or received a ship or boat. Members should know )ecause of force, job discrimina­ their contract rights, as well as their tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner, tf, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above imman or other union official fails to noper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Jnion or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent. within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — or investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained from publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of- terests, and American trade union icer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab)een violated, or that he or she has ished policy has been reaffirmed aeen denied the constitutional right jy membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by jolicy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt rejoard which consists of the ex­ uested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union rom among its ranks, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. i"- '-,yj �•.'V- . '-V- DECEMBER 1993 Ships Digest Continued from page 26 crew for efforts in rescuing six Cubans at sea. (Reported in Novem­ ber issue of 5ea/arerj LOG.) L/BEffrVSrflnCLiberty M• Maritime), October 3—Chairman John Neff, Secretary Dave Alexander, Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Christie Johnson, Engine Delegate V. Caslido. Steward Delegate Juan Gon­ zales. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans. Secretary thanked crewmembers for keeping ship clean and orderly and reminded crew to deposit linen in laundry sacks when signing off. Educational director reminded crew about safety gear for next voyage to Russia. Treasurer reported $650 in ship's fund and the purchase of new movies and head cleaner for VCR in next port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported latest Seafarers LOG not received and asked contracts depart­ ment for information concerning new contract. Crewmembers discussed ship's smoking policy and sent holiday wishes to all SIU members and their families. They also gave special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Gonzales, Chief Steward Alexander and GSU Julian Mendoza. OMI LEADER (OMl Corp.) Oc­ tober 3—Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate Rudolph Lopez, Steward Delegate Stanley Krystosiak. Chair­ man announced payoff in Boston and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded crewmembers to report all safety problems. Educational director urged members to upgrade and better their skills at Piney Point. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew stated new dryer needed for crew laundry and gave vote of thanks to jgalley gang. Next port: New Haven, Conn. OMI SACRAMENTOiOMl Corp.), October 3—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary Rudy Deboissiere, Educa­ tional Director John Trent, Deck Delegate Kenneth Gilson, Engine Delegate Alan Nelson, Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Crew dis­ cussed new contract. Chairman reminded crewmembers to clean rooms and to leave keys on desk and laundry bags with dirty linen in pas­ sageways. He thanked everyone for a good trip. Treasurer reported $298 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew gave special vote of thanks to Bosun Gorju and deck and engine departments for jobs well done. They also thanked Chief Steward Deboissiere and Chief Cook Taylor for excellent feeding and cap­ tain for smooth sailing and great trip. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 10—Chairman Louis Hachey, Secretary R. Scotf Sr., Educational Director F. Vogler, En­ gine Delegate Olie Webber, Steward Delegate Michael Kozak. Chairman informed members of update on con­ SEAFARERS LOG tract negotiations. He thanked entire crew for great job and keeping ship clean. He gave special thanks to steward department for great chow and clean mess rooms. He announced payoff in Houston. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School whenever possible. No beefs Or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Seafarers LOG for fine job. OVERSEAS AL/CE (Maritime Overseas), October 3—Chairman Jerry Bass, Secretary Paul Stuhblefield. Educational Director Samuel Stark, Engine Delegate James Beatly. Chairman announced ship loading for Boston. Secretary reminded crewmembers to supply" clean linen for reliefs when signing off. He reported too much milk being opened in refrigerator and reminded crewmembers to cover up night lunch when finished. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $110 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman announced captain ordered new cur­ tains and mattresses for crewmem­ bers. He also reminded crewmembers to report repairs needed. Crew reported nice trip to West Coast but noted good to be back on East Coast. Chairman said new filters ordered for crew dryers. Captain gave special vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Director Joseph Callaghan, Deck Delegate Eugenio Oya, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate Virgilio Hoff­ mann. Chairman reminded crew­ members to always lock rooms in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said sailing was smooth and quiet. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), October 5—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary A. Robinson, Educational Director A. Quinn. Secretary reminded members to go to Piney Point and upgrade. He reported crew very happy with medical chan­ ges for dependents in new contract. Educational director thanked con­ tracts department and SIU President Michael Sacco for increase in benefits for pensioners. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman gave vote of thanks to all SIU crewmem­ bers for job well done and wished AB Robert Frankel a happy retire­ ment. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Service), October 2—Chairman D. Seagle, Secretary M. Meany, Educa-tional Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc Daniel, Engine Delegate G. Oghaghehrial, Steward Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), October 17— Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Dan Johnson, Deck Delegate Emmanuel Halkias, En­ gine Delegate Juan Toro, Steward Delegate James O'Reilly. Chairman discussed new contract with crew- The Smell of Sizzling Steaks Enjoying a cookout on the LNG Gemini are Kris Hopkins, Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSU Mike Rogers. members and reminded them to get as much training at Lurideberg School as possible. Secretary urged members to get out to vote for people who can help maritime industry and reminded them to donate to SPAD. He urged everyone to keep pressure on to keep U.S. ships flying the U.S. flag. Educational director reminded crew a safe ship is a happy ship and first consideration always should be safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received and read. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for keeping ship well fed and clean. They gave Chief Cook Robert Outlaw a special retirement cake and wished him well. Crew reported Brother Outlaw is on his last ship after 40 years of sailing and en­ tire crew will miss him. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Director Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate Steve Cunningham, Steward Delegate Rowell Sim. Bosun reported es­ timated time of arrival in Long Beach,Calif. with payoff in port. Treasurer reported $350 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman outlined smoking areas on ship and asked members not to smoke during meals. Crewmembers also discussed new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue on deck. Next port: Oakland, Calif. DSNS SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), October 12—Chairman Ray Shinpoch, Secretary Ernest Dumont, Educational Director Steve Hansford, Deck Delegate Ron Rizzuto. Steward Delegate Don Dwyer. Chairman announced next ports San Diego, Calif., Femdale, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested chairs in crew lounge be reupholstered and new VCR be pur­ chased. Crew also reported repairs needed for refrigerator and re­ quested foul weather gear for deck department. Next port: Ft. Molate, Calif. USNS SILAS BENT (Bay Ship Management), October 18—Chair­ man Robert Vazquez, Secretary B: Henderson, Educational Director R. Larsen, Deck Delegate Andre Ber­ nard, Engine delegate Richard Lar­ sen, Steward Delegate Keith Nixon. Chairman discussed new contract and war zone bonus with crewmembers. Crew also discussed Sea-Land and APL's efforts to go foreign. Secretary reported store rooms and refrigerators clean and orderly. Educational director reminded crew­ members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced ship passed last quality assurance inspection and reported next inspection in Singapore in December. Crewmembers dis­ cussed possible Halloween party at Seamen's Club in Dubai and Christmas party in Singapore. They also talked about having volunteer crewmember responsible for check­ ing out movies in video library. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep exercise room clean and equipment wiped down. Next port: Dubai. 29 WESTWARD VE/Vrt/BE (Interocean Management), October &— Chairman M.W. Kadderiy, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director C.W. Cunningham, Deck Delegate Thomas Vain Sr., En- • Ready for a Cookout , ' Getting ready for the barbecue aboard the LNG Gemini are (from left) Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSUs Bull Rogers and Prince Guzman. gine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hussain Bubaker. Chairman announced contract ratified but crew awaiting copies of final con­ tract agreement. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported everyone happy. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge clean. Chairman and crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Overseas Arctic Galley Gang Serves Top-Notch Meals Everyday is a holiday aboard the Overseas Arctic when meal time rolls around. The galley gang, led by Recertified Steward Herbert M. Davis, makes sure the crew on the tanker is well fed. "I enjoy my job and working with my fellow crewrhembers," Davis, whose nickname aboard ship is "Big Daddy Cane," wrote to the Seafarers LOG. "I want to make sure meals are a )leasant time that everyone ooks forward to when they take a break from working." In the letter, Davis praised his fellow steward department members—Chief Cook James Willey and Steward Assistant Arnuifo Lacayo—for all their hard work. "None of this could happen without them," noted the steward/baker. Davis included a sample menu with the photographs that accompany this story. Among the entrees being served were baked lasagna, fried chicken and boiled fresh shrimp. Side plates included steamei^ asparagus spears, buttered com and stewed red beans. The gal­ ley gang loaded the salad bar Amulfo Lacayo (left) shows off his birthday cake with helpfrom fellow galley gang member, (;hief Cook James Willey. = with all kinds of fresh vegetables rolls, crewmembers also could as well as deviled eggs, cole slaw choose from cheese biscuits and com bread. and potato salad. The OverseasArctic, which is \^at meal would be com­ plete without desert and bread? operated by Maritime Overseas The menu contained eclairs, Corporation, sails coastwise. Die pecan pie and homemade 63,(300 deadweight ton vessel chocolate cake. Besides dinner was builtin 1971. Reaching for dessert is AB Eddie ABs Thurman "Scotty** Bonds (left) and Dave Somer discover the Ayyazian from the port of Norfolk. Overseas Arctic's galley full of good food for dinner. ' v't-;.' • �-r.» •>...-- 30 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG i..m Lundebera School Graduating Classes Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the September 1elifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Francisco Aral, Victor E. Serrano, Oscar Angeles, Thomas Milovich, (second row) Trainee Lifeboat Glass 516—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 516 are (from left, kneeling) Eddie Len, Hardine C^ricey Jr., Robin Williams, Charles Windesheim, Kelvin Burrell, Newman Larce, Carl Edwards, Ryan Zanca, Robert Parker, Michael Daniel, Ben Cusic Joail Riley and Paula Kaleikini. (instructor), (second row) Dennis Joseph Walker Jr., Richard Lares, Isom Ingram, Eric Easter, Joseph Moricone, John Joe Quinter^William Boulier, Michael Mautner II, Steve Cervantes Jr., (third row) Vernon Morris, Michael Relaford, Gary Croft, David Wayne Ellis, Matthew Johnson, Eric Gogue and Anthony Laza. Abie Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the October 20 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Tom Gilland (instructor), Stacey Twiford, George Vitello, Robert Hurysz, (second row) Michael Hall, Michael Plante, Scott Sweeney, Sandra Deeter-McBride, Christopher Quall, Tim Kacer, (third row) Carl Parker, Arthur Purdy Jr., Ramend Prasad, Omar Muhammad, Denis Picciuolo and Robert Williams. QMED--Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (kneeling, from left) Sean Nolan, Edmond Bridges, Brian Bates, Jimmie Robles, Scott Sevret, (second row) Benjamin O'Donnell, Stanley Golden, William Pinkham, Albert McKinney, Robert Closson, Robert Whitaker, Thomas Diviny Jr. and Jiirgen Gottschlich. Not pictured is Joseph Dizengoff. ^ ^ ^ Marine Electrical Maintenance II—The October 7 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance II course are (kneeling, from left) Mark Dumas, William Mogg, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Lani Halderman and Miguel Rivera. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on September 24 are (front row, from left) Walter Popperwill, Robert Wood, Michael Spranza, Robert Adams, Miles Ireland, James Dixon, Jim Kruger, (second row) Sidney Skinner, Melbourne Smith, Jim Brown (instructor), Allen Shaw, Paula Woodside, Paul Van Hollebeke and Olgierd Becker, , /RV,' . -p Refrigeration Maintenance—Graduating members of the refrigeration course are (seated, from left) Eric Sutton, Victor Mull, James DeMouy II, Michael Martykan, Joseph Arnold, Dennis Riley, (second row) Larry Rose, David St. Onge, Lawrence Craig, Paul Lightfoot, Larry Pittman, Robert Rice Jr., Gary Frazler, John Wiegman (instmctor), Harry Kinsman and Robert McDonald. Shiphandling—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (first roWi from left) Michael Spranza, Mark Gray, Henry Rice, Robert Wood, Casey Taylor (instructor), Robert Adams, (second row) Alan Less, Sidney Skinner, Russ Hudson, Melbourne Smith, Jack Green and Robert Batson. �DECmBER 1993 SEAFAKERS LOG *J :"'t-?rvS^" LUHDEBBtG samm. Recertiflcation Programs 1994WCmUHNG OMRSE SPHCDULE Course : > Bosun Recertification Steward Recertlfiation ''""u® for classes beginning between January and PS tSf ^ ^ f " Hatty Liindeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md All progtams are geared to tmprove job skiUs of Seafaiers and to promote the Amerie™ m^time industiy. r"®y to reflect the needs of the membership, the mantime industry and—m times of conflict-^the nation's security. Check-InDate Comnletion Date March 28 January 31 '^u*'se Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Check-In Date Completion bate Able Seaman Januai728 March II . May 20 JUIY x Julyl All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. •' A- ' '' • ' ' •, "• ' ' Radar Certification January 14 March 11 MayO January 07 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 January 4 March 25 Aprill9 January 18 April II January 31 April 25 February 14 May 9 r; ^ . Celestial Navigation [ HiirdMate 14iiiited License, Parti - Limited License, Part 2 Lindt^ Uicense, Part i Chief Cook,Chief Steward Check-In Date February 11 March 11 January 3 January14 Oil Spill Prevention and Cdhtainment Lifeboatman Jten February 25 March 25 April 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Ftehting Jarii«iry21 March 11 May 6 Inland Basic/Advanced Fire Figteting^ January 17 ' Sealift Operations & Maintenance ri-.c January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 Check-In Date Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMED-Any Rating January 4 Marcb25 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 11 May 9 June 17 Diesel Engine Technology February 21 March 18 Refrigeration MainL & Operations January 4 February 11 March 21 April 29 • ' • '3®! Welding January 4 January 28 1 March 28 April 22 .r » >i, j Pumproom Main!& Operations May 2 June 10 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 28 April 22 Refrig. Containers-Advanced May 2 June 10 Basic Electrouics January 4 January 28 Marine Electroiii^ Technician I January 31 Febriiary25 ••V'VT Mteiite Electem^ February 28 March 25 • "'.'•'.•V 1 .1 1993-94MimmwatkmSchediOe Completion Date Februaiy 18 March 18 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Luiideberg School. Please contact the admissions offlce for enrollment information. Course Check-In Date Completion DMe GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisslfm Adult Basic Education (ABfii) 6 Weeks - opai-ended admission Englirii as a Second Lanig^mge (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Stadtes January 10 January 14 January 17 January 21 wmm March7 Marikll March 14 Aterchik Mnrch21 Mai^25 V- Fel^aiy4 March25 May20 January 22 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 tor 1994 General Education Course (Evening Clases Only) Check-InDate Comidetionbate January 10 March4 V pivjMPiJirciimiCAiiiiiv Name (Last) Address Date of Birth (First) (Middle) (Street) (Qty) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) railiiiglSoffrses January 28 March 25 May 20 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 February II May 6 : August 12 January 28 April 22 February 11 May 6 February 25 May 20 Aprils MtoyO i Check-InDate Comnietinn Course Sii^SpeekHy Courses Course May 2 AforchT Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Courses teriidge Management (Shiphandling) 31 (State) Deep Sea Member• (Z^Code) Lakes Member• Monlh/Day/Year .Telephone _j_ _L (Area Code) Inland Waters Member• Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. . Book #. . Department Seniority ' U.S. Citizen: CHYes D No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed • • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GYes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. DO you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:QYe^ Date available for training Primary language spoken mpx ' / .• • : / L With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also nrnst submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE GNO GNO GNO GNO SIGNATURE I am interested in the following courts)checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar ObserverUnlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • D D D O ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—^Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) _DATE G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant Cbok Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Chok ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Q Oil Spill Prevention& Contairunent G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G Sealift G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Lavage (ESL) G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree plete the caniafclfyou have any qaestloBS,contact your portagent bdbredepMtlntlbrllneyPBtot. RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lnadebcn Upgradfaig Ccaicr, P.O. Box 7S, Flaey Pbtat. MD 2W74. ' .'' i' �1^: SI •••f • If^s; pmai:: •". I • !k M-: [A •: . .• if' • • y '' :^- i-' M. lil- N §:^y::yy SEAmKEMCS Volume 55, Number 12 December 1993 Seafarers Pension Trust -Page 25 MCS Supplementary Pension Plan -Page 28 Seafarers hearn Spill Prevention, Containment jn^e: More than two dozen SIU as benzene; use and care o: members recently completer different safety and breathin Oil Spill Prevention and Con equipment; sampling techni tainment classes at the Fan ques; emergency response Hall Center for Maritime plans; decontamination; selec Training and Education in tion of sorbents, suction equip Piney Point, Md. ment and skimmers and their The 35-hour course is m proper use, and other subjects eluded in all able seamen anc The FOWTs and pumpmen engine department upgradin, last month jointly took part in curricula (and also is available several drills which are as a safety specialty course) designed to enhance students The Seafarers who finished the understanding of spill contain­ class last month took it either ment. as part of the curriculum for One of the chemical drills upgrading to Fireman, Oiler involved the use of protective and Watertender (FOWT) or masks and suits which literally as part of the Pumpman covered the students from upgrading course. head to toe. After donning the "This (oil spill) course protective clothing, students definitely helped my con­ proceeded onto a training fidence," remarked Marsha )arge, where they used highDawson, who is taking the ech equipment to test for pumpman class scheduled to umes, toxicity levels and ^art of the 35-hour oil spill prevention course is this drill, which involves the use of containment booms. be completed December 17. more. (In an actual potentially Above, students close on the mock spill site and prepare to surround it. "Now if something happens, dangerous situation, they I'll be much better prepared. would do some testing first to hypothetically scheduled to at a safe distance. I'm more aware of how the determine how much and what oad 500 barrels of diesel fuel; "Those drills were out­ chemicals can react with your ype of protective equipment he MV Bull Shepard standing," said John Osburn, body, the trouble you can get to wear.) scheduled to take on an imagi­ also a member of the into. The containment drill in­ nary 2,000 barrels of bunker pumpman class. "I helped tape "My last ship was a tanker, volved the use of flotation uel; and three other opera­ the guys in the (protective) so I deal with oil and other equipment which would con- tions. suits.... chemicals a lot." Ine oil to a limited area. Stu­ "The course helped me be­ Taking Fast Action Oil Spill Prevention and dents first received a mock come a lot more aware of how When the students arrived to properly use the equipment Containment features a mix of operations order listing five or the drill, they did not know and how to protect yourself." practical work (including lab separate hazmat activities at time) and classroom studies. ive different locations (most he location of die "spill" until "Being able to actudly do Topics include legal over­ aboard training vessels) was time for action. Immedi­ all those things instead of just views of OSHA standards and around the Lundeberg School, ately after the spill site was seeing it on film is quite an Coast Guard regulations; basic 'or example, the list given to announced, some of the class experience," added Dawson, a chemistry of oil and some the FOWTs and pumpmen in­ members unloaded contain­ three-year member of the SIU. other hazardous materials such cluded the MV Susan Collins ment booms, manned small "The drills were very Using state-of-the-art equipment,, motorboats and towed the gear thorough, and they helped me siuu'ent checks danger level of onto the water. They then sur­ a lot." chemical leak aboard a barge. rounded as much of the spill as possible with the flotaion/containment devices, then anchored the equipment. The National Center for Lucinda Al-Salem was Throughout this process, the Missing and Exploited Shafaa abducted by her non-custodial students aboard the boats Children has asked the father, Deafallah Mohammad maintained radio contact with Seafarers International Union Al-Salem (alias Mohammad others who were on shore to assist them in locating Al-Salem Deafoliah, A1 Salem or Danny Abraham). He may and/or were aboard the train­ Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem. Missing from El Paso, walk wiA a limp. He also has ing vessels. Texas since September 1988, a gap between his teeth. An Additionally, other class when she was six years old. FBI warrant has been issued in members used reflective tape his name. o designate shoresid^azmat At the time of her abduc­ areas, thereby keeping by­ tion, the brown-haired, brownDuring a chemical drill, Marsha ohn Osburn assists a classmate eyed girl was 3 feet 8 inches Dawson marks off an area by properly donning protective standers and others who may tall and weighed 44 pounds. ^ using bright yellow "hazmaf tape. othing, including a mask. lave been working in the area Now 10 years old, Shafaa Al-Salem has a scar on her nose. She also may be known by the name Shafaa Salem. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem should con­ tact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the FBI Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem (Texas) at (915) 533-7451. Help Locate nis Missing ChiU Students from FOWT arid pumpman courses complete placement of booms around the Bull Shepard. .-1 • -4?- • SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS „ 1, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARAD SURVEY OF NATIONS REVEALS WIDE-RANGING MARITIME SUPPORT HOUSE STANDS UP FOR U.S. SHIPPING BILL TO REVITALIZE MARITIME PASSED BY 347-65 VOTE IN WAKE OF NAFTA, FIGHT FOR FAIR TRADE NO OVER: KIRKLAND ANTI U.S. SHIP GROUP HITS NEW LOW COAST GUARD OUTLINES PLANS FOR MARINER CARD RENEWAL ITB GROTON RESCUES 7 CUBAN REFUGEES OMI CHARGER’S CAPTAIN COMMENDS CREW FOR COURAGEOUS CONDUCT TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM BEGINS JANUARY 1 IN SIU CLINICS MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES SET FOR 1994 FOREIGN-FLAG SHIPS COLLIDE NEAR NEW ORLEANS CRUISE-SHIP CREW ‘RAN LIKE DEER’ SIU PRESSES FOR INLAND SAFETY REGS GREAT LAKES SHIPS CONTINUE SAILING IN FRIENDLY WEATHER SIU CREWED WILLIAMS RETURNS TO STATES FOR HULL INSPECTION AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROVES NO MATCH FOR NAVAJO HOUSE REPELS ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE LABOR DENOUNCES NAFTA WILL PUSH FOR FAIR TRADE NO DOWN TIME WHEN GEMINI CREW CHANGES IN JAPAN FAUST BRINGS HIGH-SPEED TRAIN TO U.S. FOR TESTING COUPLE IN THE UNION: VARNEYS ENJOY SEAFARING LIFE TOGETHER RIVERBOAT GALLEY GANG MEMBER IS FIRST TO UPGRADE FIVE EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN JOIN SPECIAL LUNDEBERG COURSE CARGOES VARY ABOARD MATSONIA: EVERYTHING FROM BOXES TO HORSES OVERSEAS ARCTIC GALLEY GANG SERVES TOP-NOTCH MEALS SEAFARERS LEARN SPILL-PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 12 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/aa933f6dfb4ef8f090a3da383eade1fa.PDF 23deb978dd5a6b5a0428f26dcd8f63fe PDF Text Text /, , \v , ' ' • •>.':. , o' ' '-•Vy';'.. *• «. 1995 lundeberg School Guide LUNDEBEM SCHOOL * •'V;';-- •- J [Krtc-r cj-rt April 7 •• D»l«of C-jWsa. Si e-«!5- Si. Pages 15-18 f-.. OFHCIALORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO . lamsn 1* k-M Anril? • i.auiisuit of SlU FOR THB ERSTIE|H|fcl8TRXCT ||||| PISHBRMBM'E *>0^* OP POINT PLBABROT 57 Channel Drive point Pleasant Beach, N(908) 099-1697 ^PjfeS :ra>c/)5>o |H Fish Gpoups OCM»JO.^ HCa wnAm—r" O—I (/I 2J>X-i s:rnt/>HH:x> -I30 iyiaZLO 08742 BBLPORD SBAPOOD CO-OP^TIVB OF BELPORD, NEW JERSEY 1 Main street Belford, N.J- 07718 (908) 787-6509 t/) •>imr>rnz om>o •P" arn 00 03:0 LD o WRNCHE8E FISH VIRGINIA, NOR' AND MA88ACHD8B 48 water 8tr Hampton, VA (804) 722-14 . - 'f' *<5x.v, •. Wi. a~o o HI- -a acm BWtMSM HITEiaa-riOMM- OMIO" 5201 Auth way Camp 8prings, MD (301) 899-0675 /; Plaintiffs } , i'%^' ••N •f- ?•" I'zlil. V-'v;, :. ; • . ; v:. Juclg$ Orders Gov't Agency loi Up Quota of Flounder noHALD H. BROWN, secretary of Commerce " c'onstituUon^.v.n» Washington I Defendant. Pages -••'sf >•1 Union Offers GOP Takes Radar Course Control of For Boatmen House, Senate Tug Navigators Must Hold USCG Certification by Feb. 15 :>• ;• tf. Effect of November Election On Maritime Is Uncertain Pages (Reason s Greetings Page 3 Holiday Messages From SICI Members Asea and i4shore Pag^s 1fi-22 •:; , ,;:;g �2 S2A¥MBRS10G A'-'-.-. . • DECEMBER 1994 President's Report KesM fyvw Pnlsedby Navy Our Eye Is on the Ball For some, a change in agendas may be in order after the results of last month's election in which the Democratic majority in Con­ gress was replaced by a Republican majority in both the House and Senate. But for maritime, our goal is the same: legislation that will ensure the United States has sufficient shipping capacity under the American flag to meet the nation's sealift needs in times of con­ flict and maintain a strong presence in the world shipping trades in times of peace. We have always worked with elected offi­ cials from both parties in our efforts to secure laws and government programs that increase America's merchant shipping. That will not change. However, we recognize that our job is made Michael Sacco more difficult by the fact that there are so many new members of Congress. Elected for the first time on November 8 were 86 representatives and 11 senators. This means the SIU and the maritime industry have a big education function to perform. The SIU looks forward to working with the new mem­ bers of Congress and informing them of the nature of our industry and its importance to the national interest. The union will be counting on all of its members, both active and retired, and their families^ to continue to assist in the efforts to secure a maritime revitalization program next year. And, the union, through the Seafarers LOG, membership meetings and visits of union officials to SlU-contracted vessels, will keep Seafarers informed on the deliberations of the Congress on all is­ sues which concern the livelihoods of American seamen. For Barge Ihntsfer fljperafKMt The American Kestrel \s pictured during barge transfer operations which took place In Diego Garcia. Seafarers aboard the Captain Bartlett and his officers, required in disconnecting and prepositioning ship American as well as Steward Chris Clan- reconnecting the cargo care sys­ Kestrel recently were com­ ton and his assistants (Chief tem, operating the ship's gear and mended by the U.S. Navy for Cook Marco Maffiolo and handling barges in the water," their timely and efficient work Steward Assistant Fred Burton, Nette wrote. "Additionally, the ship's crew during a barge transfer operation Jr.), in the preparation of an out­ went out of their way in hosting a in Diego Garcia which took place standing, delicious lunch." Christopher Nette, senior port luncheon for all involved in the in August and September. Navy Captain R.B. Lanning captain for Osprey-Acomarit, of­ operation." The Kestrel is a barge-carrier praised Captain Christopher fered similar praise in a letter to (also known as a lighter-aboardBartlett and the entire crew in a the Seafarers LOG. letter tp Osprey-Acomarit Ship "The crew was very coopera­ ship or LASH vessel) operated by Management, Inc., which tive while working alongside the MSC and based in Diego Garcia. operates the Kestrel for the government personnel. This was Like other prepositioning vessels, Navy's Military Sealift Com­ in spite of long hours of work the Kestrel remains fully loaded mand (MSC). Lanning noted the so that it may sail in support of exceptional support" of Kestrel American troops immediately personnel during the operation, after activation. which "was conducted safely, Seafarers who crew A Competitive Advantage without incident and completed prepositioning vessels and other As American-flag ships compete with foreign operations, it is ahead of schedule." sealift ships must have manpower vital that each and every Seafarer ensure he or she is a most Lanning added that the skills that are keyed to operations productive, efficient, safety-conscience crewmember. Kestrel's hosting of a shipboard unique to military ships. They In this regard, I urge all Seafarers to take full advantage of the tour and luncheon for dignitaries receive specialized training in Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun- rom a Naval support facility sealift operations at the Paul Hall deberg School. Throughout the year, the school offers Seafarers 'and other military and key Center's Harry Lundeberg courses which lead to increased skills and detailed knowledge of civilian team members involved School of Seamanship in Piney new shipboard technology. in this project was an added touch Point, Md. Lundeberg School in­ in enhancing cooperation and structors also periodically con­ The Lundeberg School is doing its part to ensure that Seafarers confidence between us and other duct shipboard training on the Chief Cook Marco Maffiolo helps are exposed to the changes within the industry. Next year, the commands. We wish to thank sealift vessels. prepare a special meal. school will offer a new power plant maintenance course for engine department Seafarers. All SIU members who sail on tankers will Texas Comes Home from Haiti Seafarers aboard the Cape have an opportunity to take a tanker operation/safety class. There Texas recently returned to the are eight new classes for inland boatmen. Many of the traditional port of Mobile, Ala., following courses have been expanded to include more hands-on training ex­ their participation in support of ercises. U.S. military operations in Haiti. On other pages of this Seafarers LOG, Seafarers can read about The Texas v/as one of eight SIUthe new courses and go over the 1995 training schedule. All crewed Ready Reserve Force Seafarers should look over this material and make plans to (RRF) ships which were broken upgrade their skills in 1995. When Seafarers become more skilled, Operations Maintain out for not only does it benefit American shipping, but also it means in­ Democracy/Uphold Democracy. creased earning potential for Seafarers who move up the career lad­ der in their respective shipboard departments. Pictured from left are GUDE Carl Turner and Best Holiday Wishes to All Bosun Millard Napier. During this time of holidays, I offer my sincere good wishes to all our union brothers and sisters and their families, and our pen­ sioners and their families as well. I hope you have a happy holiday season and a new year filled with good health. Volume 56, Number 12 December 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor­ ges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3526, October 1994, the following infor­ mation is published in the December 1994 edition of the Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—49,280 (49,000); mail subscriptions (paid or requested)—34,631 (34,693); other free copies— 13,648 (12,368); total distribution—48,279 (47,061); copies not distributed (for office use)—1,001 (1,939); total^9,280 (49,000). Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors,/ordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brewer; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Recertified Steward Tobe Dansley grates cheese for a meal aboard the Texas (pictured In back­ ground). At work In the englneroom are (from left) QMED Alvin Bur­ roughs, GUDE Carl Turner and Chief Electrician Dan Manthel. �;-''4S<i-£ •--r--f---<-'*--;- 1994 SEAFABERS LOS 3 Lawsuit of Sill, Fishermen's Groups Resujis in 16% iMero Fieunder Quota Federal District Judge Orders Government to Increase 1994Allotment Fishermen, who have long felt that the government has been unnecessarily working to put them out of business, won a major victory last month when a federal district judge ordered an increase by 16 percent in the amount of summer flounder that can be caught in 1994. As a result fishermen working along the Atlantic coast will be able to land an additional 3 million pounds of summer flounder before the end of the year. The quota established by the government earlier in 1994 allowed commercial fishermen to this year catch 16 million pounds of summer flounder, which also is called "fluke." In his decision, filed with the court on November 4, Judge Robert G. Doumar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered that the "1994 summer flounder commercial quota be invalidated to the extent that it is less than 19.05 million pounds." Quota Is Reset Judge Doumar ordered the Department of Commerce to reset the quota "in a manner consistent" with his opinion. The Department of Commerce is the parent agency of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the arm of the government charged with manag­ ing the nation's fisheries resources. On November 25, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register that the quota had been increased to 19.05 million pounds for 1994. The judge's decision was a result of a lawsuit filed by the SIU, two fishermen's groups and a fishing company. The lawsuit, filed April 5, after the 1994 commercial fishing quota for fluke was announced, charged that the government had arbitrarily established the quota at a level 16 percent below what the best data available indicated as appropriate. 'Worst Case'Assumptions The SIU and the fishing groups, the lawsuit's plain­ tiffs, said the government had used unsubstantiated "worst case" assumptions about the amount of flounder stock and the species' ability to regenerate. They also argued that the setting of the quota in this way violated the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, enacted in 1976, which establishes the criteria for managing American fisheries, among which is balancing conservation interests with the need to maintain an American fisheries industry. The 1994 quota establishing how much fluke could be landed by fishermen along the Atlantic coast was deter­ mined in a NMFS management plan issued earlier in the year. The fluke management plan, which was largely coordinated by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, is known as Amendment 2. Amendment 2 requires that a Summer Flounder Monitoring Committee, a group made up of repre­ sentatives of different fisheries management bodies, make recommendations to the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council on the level of allowable catch of summer flounder. The monitoring committee relies on data from NMFS scientists and staff. Under federal regulations, the Summer Flounder Monitoring Conunittee must determine a quota level likely to achieve a fishing mortality rate of 0.53 during F»<l«ral "r'.'VV; t Vol. 59. No. 228 / FrMsy. NovMnber 25. 1994 OEPAmMB(r OFCOMMERCE NMional OcMnic aid Atmo saCFRFMEtS OookMNe. tMgS»-4»l;LO. llltMq AOnar: IMioail Moiiia:. Snviai (NMFS). NMMMj Atmofphartc Commvot. ACnoN; NiMilatliB of conmw^ SUMUfiT; NMFS issues this document (o ftUQOUocB CO In the coouMRdjd quote forthe 1904 summer Qoui^ler fiebeiy. The inteot of (his docunumtlsto comply with an Opinion •nnd Order issued by District Court fudge ^Robert Doumar. directing NMFS to reset ;the quou equal to 19.05 million IbQjgfr # this dbroa^ adeiSM thai a quota adfustauutt hat beeiL And iiriiMniflOwpuMcdf moitJao* (0 qiulu atawlniwd lUiad^MnMnt AAA Miidt «tW- ^onto toued by IRobert Douin". Itha Qiiota equal to ,1,1 Following the judge's order supporting the position of the SIU and three fishing groups, the government increased the amount of fluke that can be caught in 1994 by 3 million pounds. the years 1993 through 1995. Fishing mortality rates (as opposed to natural mortality rates) are based on stock size, meaning the fish's population, and are used by fishery managers to judge whether harvest levels are too high or low. Stock size, in turn, is estimated by statistical methods since it is impossible to directly count fish. These rates are simply an index measuring the amount of fish removed by human beings from that fish's stock. ; Continued on page 10 House, Senate Shift to RepidtHcan Ikmtml To Date, Effect of November Elections on Maritime Is Uncertain As a result of the ballots cast in the nation's November 8 general election, the Republican party took control of boA cham­ bers of the U.S. Congress for the first time in 40 years. When the 104th Congress convenes in January, Republicans will hold a 230-seat majority in the House (out of 435 positions) and a 53seat majority in the 100-member Senate. Around the country, 52 House seats switched from Democratic to Republican hands and the voting public elected 21 Republican Senators, bringing that party's total in the Senate to 52. That number was increased to 53 when Senator Richard C. Shel­ by (Ala.) switched his party af­ filiation. Recognition of Maritime The effect on U.S. shipping that will result from the change in Congress' majority party remains unclear. This largely stems from the fact that there are so many new members of Congress who are unfamiliar with the role of the American merchant marine in the nation's economic interests and national security. There are 86 new House members and 11 freshmen Senators. Also key will be the stand of the House and Senate leadership on maritime matters. Despite the uncertainties facing the maritime industry, it is clear that large numbers of con­ gressmen and senators from both parties have understood the need for a strong U.S. shipping ^capability in times of war and the importance of having a vital presence in the nation's oceango­ ing commerce. After the general election, speaking for the SIU, union presi­ dent Michael Sacco noted. "Maritime matters are a bipar­ tisan issue. Nothing changes in our direction and objectives." He said the union has "always worked with elected officials in both parties" and that it will con­ tinue to do so. Change of Chairmanships In December, House mem­ bers, divided into the caucuses of each party, will elect a speaker, majority and minority leaders, and majority and minority whips. Senators also will vote for majority and minority leaders and whips. The positions of most commit­ tee chairmen in both chambers also technically are elected, but often those slots actually are determined by seniority. In the House, Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is expected to take over as speaker, succeeding Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), who lost his bid for re-election. Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) likely will be the new minority leader. On the Senate side, Robert Dole (R-Kan.) will be the new majority leader. House Panel on Block It is likely that the new leader­ ship of the House will seek to reorganize the way that legisla­ tive body works. Those in favor of reorganizing the House have proposed reducing the number of standing committees from 22 to either 17 or 18. Among the com­ mittees the Republican House members have suggested con­ solidating with other panels is that of Merchant Marine and Fisheries, which has existed for 107 years, since 1887. The SIU has fought similar proposals in the past. In the early '70s, there was a move to abolish the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, hut the proposal did not succeed. Any reorganization plans will not he finished until early January, hut there is talk that Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries' over­ sight of U.S. Coast Guard, inland waterways and cargo preference issues will shift to the Public Works and Transportation Com­ mittee (which probably will he chaired by Pennsylvania Republican Bud Shuster). Oversight of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and Nation­ al Deferise Reserve Fleet (NDRF) likely will he transferred to the Armed Services Committee. Rep. Floyd Spence (R-S.C.) probably will chair that committee. Meanwhile, fisheries issues, environmental responsibilities and oceanography issues appear headed for the Natural Resources Committee. Republican Don Young of Alaska is expected to chair that committee. In the event that the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is not one of those consolidated. Rep. Herbert H. Bateman (R-Ya.) probably will he its chairman. On the Senate side, merchant marine already is a subcommittee of a committee with a larger man­ date: the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. That committee will he headed by Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), who would succeed Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.). The Merchant Marine Subcommittee likely will he chaired by Trent Lott (R-Miss.), who would succeed Louisiana Democrat John Breaux in that post. A Priority: U.S. Ship Bill President Clinton recently reaffirmed his commitment to work with the 104th Congress to get a maritime hill enacted. In a statement released on October 19, he insisted that "Congress still must act to ensure a maritime vV- ,v; Continued on page 9 Uahm's Aamuaces iKeiKhr Fa^mmed Courses The Seafarers Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship, lo­ cated at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., has an­ nounced its vocational upgrading schedule for 1995. The schedule features a num­ ber of new courses, including a tanker operation/safety class which is available to all Seafarers and a power plant maintenance course for members who sail in the engine department. Additionally, eight new clas­ ses—including radar observer/in­ land—are open to members who sail in the inland division. All of the new courses are structured to emphasize hands-on training, complemented by class­ room instruction. Similarly, the able-bodied seaman (AB) class, the fireman/watertender and oiler class (FOWT) and the chief cook class have been expanded to in­ clude even more practical train­ ing. "The new classes and the ex­ panded courses, along with those which remain in place from pre­ vious years, are designed to give members the best possible preparation for the jobs they do on ships and on boats," said Jim Shaffer, vocational director of the Lundeberg School. "The im­ provements in the 1995 schedule are the result of changing needs within the industry, feedback from students and instructors, and input from SlU-contracted com­ panies," he added. The Lundeberg School's new' The tanker operation/safety classes emphasize hands-on ex­ course was developed in response ercises such as the one pictured in which a Seafarer prac­ Continued on page 6 above tices using a breathing apparatus. •1 r-i'- : v-.-P �4 DECEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG "By cobbling together whiffs of comments from unidentifiec sources, the agency alleges that crewmembers aboard the sealift tankers were 'unqualified, 'inexperienced' and lacking in 'character,"' the SIU statement says. training session to prepare a per­ son for the rigors of shipboard work and life," states the SIU response The SIU document charged that the GAG had confused "inex­ perienced" personnel withseamen in entry-level ratings. The union points out that entry-level seamen—such as wipers, or­ dinaries and steward assistants have important shipboard functions and their work makes the higher rated seamen more productive and better able to turn their attention to the more com­ plex shipboard tasks. Root of Problem: Turnover Agency Defames Seamen SlU ReMes Allegations On QuallRcaOmis of Seaim Tankers' Crews The SIU charged that a report issued by the General Accounting Office (GAG) on the Military Sealift Command's privately operated sealift tankers gives the impression that the ships' seamen have peg legs, hooks for arms, eye patches and nefarious back­ grounds. "Nothing could be further from the truth. The seamen aboard these vessels are professional mariners who have been, and are, perform­ ing admirably, under difficult cir­ cumstances," states the SIU response to the GAG report, dated November 11, which was sub­ mitted to the Senate Subcommit­ tee on Oversight of Government Management. /.y. •J-'.-'"'''"'••,•'*•. '•^; The GAG report also senThe problems with the sealift sationalistically states that it found tankers started at the inception o' a large pool of convicted felons the IMC contract with MSG in working aboard the sealift tankers 1990 when the vessels were turned and that this shows a character over in decrepit condition, notes deficiency among crewmembers. the SIU document. The situation continued With MSC's failure to To arrive at this conclusion, the provide adequate funding for the GAG did a criminal records check of658 seamen on thetankships. The necessary upgrading. "These problems largely have agency found that "about 178" had been surmounted by the skilled felony convictions in their back­ Poor Contract Administration seamen aboard the vessels whose grounds. SIU blasts the GAG report The GAG investigated the endeavors have kept the ships forThe maligning crewmembers, operating safely and productively operation of the nine sealift labeling the agency's remarks as in behalf of the military," the SIU tankers of the Military Sealift irresponsible" and "inhumane." Command (MSC) for the Senate statement points out. The union's statement points out Oversight Subcommittee. An in­ the database most likely used vestigative unit of the Congress, Seafarers Eminently Qualified that >y the GAG was known to be in­ the GAG issued a report in Oc­ The union refuted the GAG's accurate, so inaccurate that its data tober stating that lax oversight by claim of certain unqualified is not admissible as evidence in a the Navy agency of its contract seamen by noting that Coast of law. with a private shipping company Guard regulations, union proce­ court The GAG also failed to take to operate the ships had resulted in dures and the training available to into consideration the fact that the unsafe and poorly maintained crewmembers ensure a shipowner Coast Guard, should it determine ships. a qualified individual for a ship­ that a felony conviction makes an On October 12, the subcommit­ board job. individual unsuited for a job as a Additionally, the union sub­ mariner, can revoke, suspend or tee held a hearing on the GAO's report in which representatives from mitted firsthand testimony of simply not issue a merchant the GAG, U.S. Coast Guard, MSC many crewmembers which mariner document or license to a and International Marine Carriers demonstrates that the seamen seaman, thereby preventing that (IMC), the ships' current operating aboard the tankships have jerson from obtaining employ­ company, presented data on the ves­ employed extraordinary skills, ment on a U.S.-flag ship. sels. Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.), smarts, ingenuity and knowledge who chairs the subcommittee also to mitigate or eliminate potential Fixing the Process provided a record of the ships' problems. "If, in fact, the crews problems. The SIU's statement was had really been unqualified, the The SIU document also states submitted to the subcommittee as vessels would not be operating that the union's interest is not today," notes the SIU report. part of the hearing's record. imited to crew performance. The SIU is concerned with the entire Entry-Level Seamen are Key Insinuations Must Be Negated jrocess by which the government Like the GAG's unsubstan­ awards contracts to private comIn the SIU's document, the tiated remarks about "un­ ranies, many of which are union acknowledges that the main qualified" seamen, the agency's mployers of Seafarers, the thrust of the GAG investigation and report is the MSC's contract allegations about "inexperienced" union's submission reads. crewmembers also fail to provide enforcement process. With this in mind, the union's But, as the union which repre­ any specifics. Answering the fol­ document puts forward a number sents the men and women who lowing statement by the GAG in­ of recommendations for enhanc­ work aboard the sealift tankers in vestigators, "[T]wo crewmembers ing the MSC's subcontracting unlicensed positions, the SIU feels advised us that this was their first jrocess and avoiding the kinds of it is vitally important that the ship," the SIU report notes, "There jroblems that have occurred with GAG's aspersions of crewmem- is a first time for everybody and the sealift tankers. The SIU sug­ bers be refuted. The union that in itself is not a disqualifica­ gests that an MSC contract proposal can be designed to believes that the agency's unsub­ tion." Actually, "individuals who balance cost with performance in stantiated misstatements and innuendos about American seamen ship through the SIU, before ever such a way as to yield the govern­ must be corrected," states the SIU boarding a vessel, complete an in­ ment the "best value" for its dol­ tensive orientation and hands-on lars. submission. MarAd Allows APL to Flag-Out Six New Ships the United States of a dependable, skilled shipboard workforce that is available in times of crisis, the union presidents' statement said, "It is a sad day for the United States, indeed, when six new vessels of an American company are designated to sail under a foreign flag provid­ ing an escape from U.S. wages, taxes and safety standards." The presidents of the five unions stated that maritime labor would "remain undeterred" in its "purpose of securing a national shipping bill Unions Opposed Move in the coming session of Congress The SIU's Pacific District that will guarantee America a U.S.unions had registered their strong flag fleet that befits the nation's opposition to the granting of a status as the world's superpower." waiver in numerous communica­ Transfer to U.S. Registry tions submitted to the Maritime Ad­ The waiver granted by the ministration. The Pacific District unions, Maritime Administration imposed which include the Sailors' Union of several conditions, chief among the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's them that APL must apply to in­ Union and the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, clude the six ships in any new sub­ Lakes and Inland Waters District, sidy program that is enacted by. are now reviewing all possible Congress and signed into law by the courses of action that the organiza­ president. MarAd also reserved the tions might take in protest of APL's right to modify the waiver at any time. lagging out move. Additionally, the ships can only APL Abandons U.S. Workers operate where APL has existing Immediately after MarAd's an­ service. APL's waiver application nouncement of the granting of the indicated that the ship's would waiver, five presidents of unions operate in the transpacific trades representing sea-going labor issued between California ports and a statement denouncing the Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. decision. "American seafaring None of the subsidy funding which workers and their maritime unions APL receives can accrue to the tiave worked long and hard in sup­ benefit of its foreign-flag ships. The agency of the Department port of legislation that would have been beneficial to American ship­ of Transportation also stated that ping companies and the nation's each vessel must be registered under a ship registry which is con­ economic and security interests. "In contrast; the profitable sidered to be under "effective U.S. American President Lines has control" ("EUSC"). (This is a policy dating back to demonstrated a lack of faith in Amierica's future by hauling down the days after World War II, when the American flag and replacing it the U.S. government allowed much with that of a runaway registry. of the American tonnage built for Nevertheless, while abandoning the war effort to be transferred American woricers, APL executives overseas. In 1948, after supporters will continue to enjoy all of the of runaway-flag shipping prevailed benefits the United States has to upon the Department of Defense, offer," said the communication of the theory of effective U.S. control union presidents Joel Bem (District was developed. It supposedly I-Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ means that ships registered under sociation), Timothy A. Brown (Inter­ certain flags are somehow linked to national Organization of Masters, America's national security inter­ Mates & Pilots), Louis Parise (Dis­ ests. The registers with this trict 4-NMU/MEBA), Michael mysterious tie are Panama, Liberia, McKay (American Maritime Of­ Honduras, Bahamas and Marshall Islands.) ficers) and Michael Sacco (SIU). Noting that the move deprives Continued on page 13 The Maritime Administration will allow American President Lines (APL) to operate the six con tainerships it is building under foreign flags, the agency an nounced on November 15. APL had applied for a waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 which prohibits American shipping companies receiving government subsidies from operating foreign flag ships in essential U.S.-flag ser­ vice routes. It's Sea Story Swapping Time for MCS Pensioners Each September on the West Coast, a picnic is held for former members of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, SIU members and their friends and families. Anywhere from 125 to 150 people usually attend the festive outing, grateful for the chance to get reacquainted with one another and eager to swap old sea stories. Pictured above are some of this year's participants, including Peggy Arnold, Jimmie Terrell, Sam Boykin, , ."ii r Henri Planu, Dave Lononecher, Vic Vicery, Tony Mercado, Nancy Cooper, Ann Hall, Josephine Maule, Margie Todd, Doreen Stranger, Estelle Deal, Ken Oshinaka, Bill Grirtistead, MarUau, Edward Hirrita, Mary Jane Carpenter, Monica Lindsy, Inez Wood and Mildred Nishimura. The photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG bv Viroinia Martin and Betty Hollaway. �''i DECEMBER 1994 "i SEJD'ARERS LOG Rescue in the Pacific Seafarers aboard the MV 1st and Bolton commended the crew Lt. Baldomero Lopez last month for its work during these opera­ came to the aid of 40 people tions. "They did their profes­ whose small island in the Pacific sional best during flight quarters, was devastated by Typhoon chocking and chaining the helo, Zelda. offloading what little gear the is­ In a letter to the Seafarers landers brought with them and LOG, Lopez Captain Harry Bol­ guiding them to the bridge," he ton recounted how the crew wrote. helped perform a rescue in rough "The steward department had seas involving U.S. Navy a nice, hot meal waiting" for all helicopters at the island of the evacuees, the letter continued. Anatahan, 65 miles north of "By the way they put the Guam in the Mariana Islands. groceries away, you could tell A number of children were they were hungry." among those taken from Chief Mate Robert Boes gave Anatahan to Saipan following the the islanders some preventive destructive storm. Amazingly, no treatment for seasickness, since praise than the preservation of Carolyn Thifault, Barbeau, one from Anatahan was hurt the conditions still were rough, human life achieved through the Chief Cook Kenneth Whitfield, during the typhoon, which wiped and the exhausted group of storm selfless dedication and Cook/Baker Guy Prescott, and out virtually all of the man-made refugees turned in early while the courageous actions of these SAs Idos, Rose McCants, structures and vegetation there. vessel headed for Saipan. professionals," he wrote. Suzanne Van Schoor and DarAdditionally, Rear Admiral rinMcCabe. The entire crew of the Lopez, Finally, Calm Seas Prepositioning ships are stock­ which is under the direction of the "The next morning, the seas David L. Brewer, commander U.S. Navy's Military Sealift were calm, our new friends were U.S. Naval Forces/Marianas, told ed with all the necessary equip­ Command (MSC) and operated well-rested and the steward the crew that he noted "with ex­ ment and supplies to support an by American Overseas Marine department had a delicious break­ treme pride the timely, superb early rapid deployment of am­ Corp. (Amsea), received praise fast waiting for them," Bolton support you provided in the phibious U.S. Marine expedition­ from several MSC officials for its recalled. "You've never seen so humanitarian evacuation .... ary brigades. They operate in key Your unselfish and professional strategic locations throughout the TOP LEFT: Crewmembers per­ effort. few eat so much." form helo operations on the deck response to the call for assistance world. The Lopez, a prepositioning Later that morning, the is­ Of the Baldomero Lopez. Seafarers who crew the ship, was returning to Saipan on landers were flown by helicopter quickly brought the storm victims November 4, following evasive to shore at Saipan. "After they to safety while demonstrating the prepositioning ships receive spe­ maneuvers to avoid the typhoon. left, Deck/Maintenance Jeff spirit of service to fellow citizens cial sealift training at the Paul MIDDLE: Deck/Maintenance Jeff Shortly after noon, MSC con­ Moritz retold a story an islander we share in the maritime service." Hall Center's Lundeberg School Mortiz (foreground, squatting) as­ Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. in Piney Point, Md., and oc­ sists the island children with their tacted the vessel and advised that told him the night before," said Baldomero Lopez during these casionally on board the vessels protective safety gear. the Lopez might be needed for a Bolton. "The islander said the operations were Bosun Gerald themselves, due to the unique re­ nearby rescue. wind was blowing very hard from Kelly, ABs Eugene Scandurra, quirements of working aboard the "The next call was from the the west, tearing down their huts vessels. The training covers BOTTOM: SA Suzanne Van David, Chrlstopber Robert U.S. Coast Guard emergency and trees. Then it was perfectly helicopter operations, forklift Schoor (foreground, standing) Kalinowski, Robert Borden, center, outlining the rescue mis­ clear for a couple of hours. Then maneuvers, crane operation, un­ helps feed the kids and other is­ Ronald Zurek and Thomas sion," wrote Bolton, who also they saw the massive, dark wall derway replenishment, damage landers who were rescued. Parisi, Moritz, Electrician Wil­ provided the photographs accom­ coming at them from the east. control familiarization, search liam A most. Pumpman Robert panying this article. "We learned "They huddled in the only and rescue boat operations and Rudd, QMEDs George Hender­ there were 40 island natives remaining building as the son and Mark Freeman, GDEU more. without food, water or shelter." typhoon blasted away at the is­ The Lopez arrived at Anatahan land, destroying everything else a few hours later and began work­ that remained.... As luck would The helicopter landing team (from left) coInelilicLotSAing in conjunction with two Navy have it, no one got hurt. No one, Dan Idos, AS Bob Borden, AB Tom Parisi, AB Gene helicopters which had arrived including the islanders, could fig­ Scandurra, Bosun Gerry Kelly, Deck/Maintenance Jeff separately. The first helicopter ure that out after seeing the devas­ Moritz, AB Ron Zurek and AB Chris Kalinowski. landed on deck within a half- tation." Bolton declared that the "en­ hour. tire crew performed brilliantly 'Traumatized' Children and opened their hearts to the is"We were surprised to see so many children come off the helo," anders." Praised by Navy noted the captain. "They looked He was far from alone in his haggard, typhoon-traumatized, and landing on a huge ship from )raise. Admiral Richard C. a big, noisy helo wasn't helping 4acke, commander in chiefAJ.S. vlavy Pacific Command, in a con­ matters. "But once they got inside the gratulatory communication sent bridge and saw the friendly faces to the Lopez, described the rescue of the crew, they relaxed. Chief as "a textbook example of how to Steward Bruce Barbeau and execute an immediate response Steward Assistant Dan Idos took operation." Admiral R.J. Zlatoper, com­ them to their berthing area to get them settled in and then guided mander in chief/U.S. Navy 'acific Fleet, also conveyed his them to the mess hall." The second Navy helicopter congratulations to the crew. landed 30 minutes after the first. There is no deed more worthy of 5 • •; :• . . '-•« • •'f • " m �6 DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Towboat Operators Need Radar Endorsement; Lundeberg Scbool Courses Satisfy New Reg The U.S. Coast Guard recently issued an interim final rule which requires towboat operators to pos­ sess a radar-observer endorsement. The new regulation extends the endorsement requirement to licensed operators and all other pilots of radar-equipped, uninspected towboats which are 26 feet or more in length and which operate in U.S. waters. According to the rule, which went into effect on November 25, mariners who test for original licenses, renewal licenses or upgraded licenses on or after Februaiy 15,1995, must have the radar-observer endorsement. Mariners who already have & towboat operator's license but no radar endorsement, must take a four-hour radar operation course by February 15,1995. Passing the four-hour course will result in ob­ taining a radar certificate which is valid as an endorsement until the mariner's license expires or is renewed or upgraded. At that time, a mariner must seek a radar endorsement. Three Types As is the case with a towboat operator's license, a radar-ob­ server endorsement expires after five years. However, because the expiration dates of a mariner's license and his or her radar endorsement may differ, license renewal does not terminate the radar endorsement, and radar en­ dorsement may be renewed at any time. (This differs from the pro­ cedures regarding radar certifi­ cates, which are terminated by license renewal, upgrading or ex­ piration.) The rule also establishes three types of radar endorsements and specifies which subject matter must be covered in radar observer courses. The categories of cer­ tification are radar observer/un­ limited, radar observer/inland waters and radar observer/rivers. The latter two are new categories; in the past, only operators of ves­ sels of at least 3(X) gross tons were required to hold a radar endorse­ ment. In anticipation of this rule, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Hew Lundeberg School Classes Increase Hands-On Training (see separate story below). Continued from page 3 The new inland classes— to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 deck-inland, radar observer/Inland, (CPA 90). That legislation is in­ radar observer/rivers, engineroom tended to keep the nation's waters familiarization, diesel engine free of marine oil spills. maintenance, electrical, hydraulics The SIU, as part of its ongoing and welding—^were put together to commitment to comply with all comply witii new federal regula­ U.S. Coast Guard procedures and tions and to meet the increasing practices, answered the CPA 90 needs of the tug and barge industry, mandate by including the issue of with consideration of members' training in its three-year standard work schedules. freightship and tanker contract (which went into effect June 16, Expanded Courses 1993 and expires on June 15, Students who take* the AB 1996) and by establishing the tanker operation/safety course. course will have the opportunity to The power plant maintenance reap the benefits of six weeks of class was creat^ after a thorough new hands-on training. Formerly a review by the school's vocational six-week course, the AB class has education department of the varied been expanded to 12 weeks so that engine-department work being done it may include practical training in by Seafarers. That review included sealift and oil/hazardous materials determining which percentages of spill prevention and containment, active QMEDs sail as daywotkers, as well as other hands-on instruc­ tion relevant to deck department pumpmen or electricians. TTie course also was developed personnel. Along those same lines, the as a cornerstone of the new engine FOWT class has been lengthened department career tracks, which from six weeks to 11 weeks. It will become mandatory in 1996 now includes hands-on training covering firefighting and first aid, oil spill prevention and contain­ ment, sealift, and two other weeks of specialized, practical training relevant to FOWTs. Finally, the recently revised chief cook course, which lasts 12 weeks, will continue offering stu­ dents the chance to hone their skills in the Lundeberg School's modern lecture/demonstration galley and the production galley. The course also includes the use of computers, textbooks and classroom lectures. •••"r . Positive Reaction Seafarers who took the radar operation course in Houston reacted positively both to the class and to the regulation. "^eryone I work with thinks it's a good rule, because it promotes safety," said David Denning, 38, who sails as a master for G«feH Towing. He added that the course "up­ dates us on the potential dangers of our jobs, and how to work safe­ ly. I think it's a good class. We had a good turnout, and it's great that the union came here and put it on before the deadline." "I gained insight into exactly how radar works," noted AB Nickoli Payne, 23, who also sails with G&H Towing. "It's an inter­ esting course with a good instruc­ tor, and I appreciate the fact that the course was brought here to the union hall." Lundeberg School instructors formulated the four-hour class, as well as the inland and rivers radar courses, when the Coast Guard regulation was issued in late Oc­ tober. The union's school offers several radar courses, such as the one taken by Seafarers In photos above and below. The classes help a boatman meet the newly required Coast Guard radar en­ dorsement. rammed int© the Big Bayou Canot Bridge, thereby throwing the railroad tracks out of align­ ment by more than three feet. In the aftermath of that dis­ aster, Congress called for an ex­ tensive study of marine safety issues related to uninspected towing vessels. Conducted joint­ ly by the Offices of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services and of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, the study gave Coast Guard offi­ cials a number of recommenda­ tions to improve safety in the towing industry—one of which called for operators of radarequipped towing vessels of 26 feet or longer to hold radar endor­ sements. The SIU and the Lundeberg School had input in the study, and the union also testified before Congress that stricter safety regulations governing the inland industry are needed. Specialty Courses In addition to the courses listed in this month's issue of the Seafarers LOG (see pages 15-18), the Lundeberg School occasionally will offer specialty courses to meet the manpower needs of SIUStehns from Tragedy contracted companies. For the The issuance of the new most up-to-date information, check the schedule in each issue regulation stems directly from the of the LOG or contact the admis­ derailment of the Amtrak pas­ senger train Sunset Limited on sions office at Piney Point. September 22,1993. In that tragic and infamous incident, 47 people were killed when the train went off track and plunged into the Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Ala., QMED/Pumpman 1. Power Plant Maintenance just minutes after a barge pushed by the tugboat MV Mauvilla (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ ogy (4 weeks) Tribute to Fraley's Bravery 3. MEM I (6 weeks) 4. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations (2 weeks) 5. Machine Tool Operations (5 weeks—course is being developed) 6. Welding (4 weeks) 7. Hydraulics (4 weeks) New Course Requirements Set for QMEDs In conjunction with the publishing of its 1995 vocational upgrading schedule, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has announced revisions in course requirements for QMEDs. The Paul Hall Center's Lun­ deberg School also has released new, suggested upgrading course career tracks for QMED/ Dayworkers, QMED/ Pumpmen and QMED/ Electricians. As of January 1, 1995, all QMEDs must pass the following courses in order to advance within the rating structure: power plant maintenance, marine electrical maintenance I (MEM I), and diesel engine technology. (Formerly, the courses required for advancement were MEM I, tanker/pumproom operations and refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations.) Seafarers who receive their QMED-Any Rating Class One certification prior to January 1, 1995, will remain QMED Class One. Members who passed one of the newly mandatory courses (power plant maintenance, MEM Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship included three separate radar observer courses (unlimited, .inland and rivers) in its 1995 vocational upgrading schedule. All are approved by the Coast Guard. (Course descrip­ tions appear on pages 15 and 17.) Additionally, Lundeberg School instructors last month conducted the four-hour radar operation course at the SIU hall in Houston. The four-hour class also will be available at other SIU halls in the next few months, and probably will be taught at the Lundeberg School as well. Check upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG or contact the admissions office at Piney Point for the latest scheduling information. I or diesel) prior to January 1, 1995, may use that mandatory class plus an elective to move up in classification, up to and including QMED Class Two. However, they will not be advanced to QMED Class One until they have passed all three of the new mandatoiy courses plus three electives. The career tracks, which are ex­ pected to become mandatory in 1996, were developed "in order to better prepare the members for the jobs they're actually doing aboard vessels," said Lundeberg School QMED/Electriclan Vocational Director Jim Shaffer. The career tracks are as fol­ 1. Power Plant Maintenance lows: (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ QMED/Dayworker ogy (4 weeks) 1. Power Plant Maintenance 3. MEM I (6 weeks) (6 weeks) 4. MEM II (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ 5. Hydraulics (4 weeks) ogy (4 weeks) 6. Refrigeration Systems 3. MEM I (6 weeks) Maintenance and Operations 4. Machine Tool Operations 7. Practical Electronics (4 (4 weeks) weeks—course is being 5. Welding (4 weeks) developed). 6. Refrigeration Systems For course descriptions, see Maintenance and Operations (4 the special supplement in this weeks) issue of theSeafarers LOG, pages OR Hydraulics (6 weeks) 15-18. On a frigid night last December, Bosun Mark Fraley (left) donned a survival suit and entered freezing waters to pull to safety a shipmate who had fallen and been struck by ice floes. The bosun, who sails on American Steamship Company's Indiana Harbor, is honored for his bravery at the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas award ceremony of the United Seamen's Service. MarAd Ad­ ministrator Albert J. Hertlerger makes the presentation. �DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 7 EigM Bosuns Achieve Top Certtfication Tommie Benton, Edmund control procedures, forklift han­ Brand, Hugo Dermody, Tim dling and Hagglund crane opera­ Fitzgerald, Stanley Gurney tion. Underway and vertica Philip Parisi, Mohamed Raw replenishment procedures were and Archie Ware recently joinec thoroughly"reviewed. the ranks of the union's recer­ Advanced firefighting anc tified bosuns after completing a emergency first aid classes also rigorous five-week training were on the bosuns' class course. Honored at the November schedule. Brother Rawi, 49, who membership meeting held in joined the SIU in 1976 at the New Piney Point, Md., the bosuns York hall, found these sessions of graduated with a certification great value. "They are very im­ recognized by the SIU as the portant skills to know highest designation in the deck remember," he said. department. In each topic, the bosuns had The bosun recertification pro­ to complete the course work and gram of the Lundeberg School at pass either a written exam or the Paul Hall Center for Maritime demonstration drill or both. Training and Education is Enhancing the Job designed to update seafarers in the top post of a ship's unlicensed As part of the recertification deck department crew on trends curriculum, the bosuns attended Graduates of the bosun recertification course are (from left, front row) Hugo Dermody, Mohamed Rawi, Tim in the maritime indu.stry, includ­ classes in communicating effec­ Fitzgerald, Tommie Benton, (second row) Stanley Gumey, Edmund Brand, Archie Ware and Philip Parisi. ing changing shipboard technol­ tively with fellow shipmates ogy and updated seamanship both unlicensed and licensed. The (SPAD), the voluntary contribu techniques. Additionally, the purpose of these sessions is to tions Seafarers can make to be bosuns' curriculum prepares the prepare bosuns to play a key role in used for contributing to the cam seamen for their leadership roles maintaining a cohesive, proactive paigns of individuals supportive team of crewmembers. among fellow crewmembers. of the U.S. maritime industry. "Il The bosuns also had an oppor­ is our security," he said. Mastering the New tunity to expand their computer The bosuns also met with rep­ Recognizing the importance skills. resentatives from every other of staying abreast with changes department of the union. Effec Maritime Laws made in the industry. Brother tive contract enforcement was Given the critical condition of discussed with officials of the Fitzgerald, a 19-year member of the SIU, said in remarks made to U.S. shipping, the bosuns took union's collective bargaining Seafarers at the Piney Point mem- part in several discussions with department. The need to protect bership meeting last month SIU officials on the union's ef­ benefits of Seafarers in the areas during the bosuns' graduation forts to revitalize the American of health care, vacations, training ceremony, "If you are not upgrad­ maritime industry and assure job and pensions was discussed with ing your skills with new equip­ security for all Seafarers. In a trip representatives of the Seafarers ment and technology, you are to the U.S. Capitol, the bosuns plans. met with the union's legislative going backwards." For Brother Brand, these ses Through a combination of staff to review the SIU's political sions added to his understanding drills, hands-on exercises and operation and its support for of the union and its operation, classroom work, the bosuns com­ egislation that promotes U.S.- was very important to me to be pleted advanced classes in wire- lag shipping. able to meet the administration o: The extent to which legislation the SIU and discuss the future o splicing and navigation, making use of the Paul Hall Center's can determine the future of the the union," said the graduate o simulator, which reproduces sail­ industry was noted by Bosun Der­ the Lundeberg School's trainee ing conditions at sea in ports mody, who joined the SIU in class no. 123 (1973). 976 in the port of New Orleans, around the world. Passing the Torch In-depth work was done in n his remarks at the griaduation areas critical to the nation's ceremony, Dermody stressed the A small portion of the bosuns' military sealift operations, such importance of the Seafarers ime was dedicated to training the as helicopter maneuvers, damage Political Activities Donation young men and women enrollec For Bosun Parisi, Seafaring Is a Family Affair When Philip Parisi accepted hand for his father's graduation his certificate last month for from the Lundeberg School completing the bosun recer­ course, Parisi said, "And, we tification course at the Paul Hall may not be the last Seafarers Center for Maritime Training in this family." Parisi first became interested and Education, the Mas­ in the seafaring life while work­ sachusetts native said, "It is a ing with his father aboard the great deal we have here in Piney Point. All the old-timers fought family's fishing vessel during long and hard for what we have summers and after school. "While our fishing boat was here, so we all should do a good tossing about on a choppy day, I job." For Brother Parisi, the com­ would watch in amazement as ment was more than a tribute to the tankers sailed smoothly by. I the Piney Point, Md. training said to myself, I've got to sail complex, which encompasses aboard one of those," said the Lundeberg School. Pari si's Parisi. In 1982, Parisi became the remarks also acknowledged the first member of his family to at­ role of Seafarers who, the Lundeberg School tend throughout the union's 56-year when he graduated from the history, built the organization to trainee program. He soon began its present strength. Parisi knows some of these sailing aboard deep sea vessels Seafarers personally. The 34- as a member of the deck depart­ year-old bosun's father was a ment. Parisi has returned several Conor Parisi gets a close look at Seafarer active in the union's fishing membership, based in times to the Lundeberg School the workings of the membership to upgrade his seamanship skills. meeting. His father, Philip, is in Gloucester, Mass. The strong union that has ac­ For the bosun recertification background. crued to today's SIU members program, he returned with his also is a matter with which the wife and son, who stayed with LOG, Parisi stated that while he Parisi family is deeply familiar. him at the facilities while he at­ hopes that his son, Conor, would someday sail with the Seafarers, Philip Parisi's three brothers all tended the course. he is leaving that decision up to In an interview with a sailed with the SIU. Pointing to him. reporter from the Seafarers his son, Conor, who was on .r During a practice session in the tankerman safety and rescue opera­ tions class, Hugo P. Dermody volunteers to be in the sling, while other class members practice moving him. in the Paul Hall Center's entry level program. The bosuns worked side-by-side with the trainees in exercises covering knot-tying, wire splicing and deck maintenance, including use of a bosun's chair. Some of the bosuns found this work extremely rewarding and directed their graduation remarks to the trainees. Many of the graduating recer­ tified bosuns took time in their speeches to state that upgrading is crucial to the success of any seafaring career. "Work hard for yourselves and the union," said Brother Gumey, 32, who joined the union in 1979 in the port of Seattle. Brother Ware, 38, told the irospective Seafarers in the audience at the membership meeting, 'To the young trainees I say, look at us [the graduating !x)suns] for encouragement If we can do it, so can you." .-;y- . . . . rent on all facets of shipboard technology. "I really enjoyed this class and I am very proud of this union. I've been a member for almost 17 years and I will keep coming back to Piney Point," said the 38-yearold Brother Benton. Not Stopping Here In their graduation remarks, he bosuns indicated that they lave no intention of resting on their laurels. The SIU men talked Mohamed Rawi (left) and Stanley of the importance of continued Gurney learn proper ways to upgrading in order to remain cur- splice wire. •:iV . v;;'' �8 DECBmER1994 SEAFMERS LOG ' Working the Busy Caribbean Run J] Keeps S-L Discovery Crew on Alert From the busy port of Elizabeth, NJ. to the clear waters of Kingston, Jamaica, Seafarers who sail the Caribbean run aboard the Sea-Land Discovery work unrelentingly to get cargoes moved safely and efficiently. New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan recently met the ship when it docked in Elizabeth, N.J. to update the crewmembers on union activities and answer any questions they might have. He noted that due to the 28-day schedule the vessel follows, the 700-foot containership is never in one port for very long. "^e Sea-Land Discovery is a very busy ship with a hard work­ ing crew," Sheehan told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "They are always on the go to keep the ship in top form." The patrolman added that the deck department, headed by Bosun Nelson Sala, is superior. "Bosun Sala really keeps the ship in top-notch condition. Deck department members are always doing a lot of chipping and paint­ ing to keep the Sea-Land Dis­ covery loolang good," he said. Because the Sea-Land Dis­ covery maintains a very busy schedule, safety is of utmost im­ portance. Many of the crewmem­ bers who sail aboard the Sea-Land Discovery have at­ tended various upgrading classes at the Lundeberg Schoo and are very knowledgeable when it comes to safety, Sheehan said. He added that excellent meals jrepared by the galley gang, leaded by Chief Cook Jorge Salazar, help keep the crewmem­ bers happy and full of energy. "Chief Cook Salazar is always preparing new and interesting menus for the crew," the patrol­ man concluded. The Sea-Land Discovery, a vessel in the fleet of Sea-Land Service Inc., was built in 1968 and is capable of traveling speeds of up to 21 knots. The containership sails the Caribbean run which includes ports in Kingston, Jamaica; Rio Haina, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Sea-Land Service ves­ sel loads and unloads its cargo in Elizabeth, New Orleans and Jack­ sonville, Fla. Chief Cook Jorge Salazar (left) and Steward Baker Jose Colls SA David Valle takes a break on check to be sure there are enough dry stores aboard the Sea- deck while the Sea-Land DisLand Discovery for the upcoming voyage. covery \s docked in Elizabeth, N.J. OMU Jorge Bermeo helps Taking time to catch up on union AB Robert Bateman (left) keep the ship's engineroom news are AB James Harris (left) presents Chief Mate Jim Ryan with a model of the S-L Discovery. in good working condition. and Bosun Nelson Sala. Crew Earns Praise for Work In Shipyard on Thompson Pass •V '/-.".C; ; •; The crew of the Thompson Pass recently was commended by Interocean Management officials following an extremely success­ ful shipyard period in Portland, Ore. in which the vessel was drydocked and overhauled. In a telegram sent to the ship by the head of marine personnel for the shipping company, crewHard at work in the engineroom members were thanked for "the are QMEDs Jim Soto (left) and excellent job done in the Bob Hamil. shipyard." In addition, a letter Preparing healthy, hearty meals for the crew aboard the Thompson Pass are galley gang members (from left) SAs Larry Lopez and All Mohamed, Steward/Baker CrIsantoModellas and Chief Cook Ahmed Sharif. sent to the captain from Inter­ ocean Management's marine superintendent extended thanks and appreciation to all hands for a job well done and compli­ mented the crew on their "team efforts, dedication and hard work." Teamwork and dedication by crewmembers aboard the Thompson Pass do help to keep the 874-foot tanker in top form, noted QMED Robert Hamil. From transporting petroleum products between Valdez, Alaska and the West Coast, to the recent shipyard stay, Thompson Pass crewmembers have adopted an "all for one" attitude to get each job done. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, QMED Hamil praised the crewmembers. "This is a good and hard working crew, and it is a pleasure to sail with them aboard the Thompson Pass," he wrote. AB Mike Smolen (left) and Pumpman Rick Cavender are joined by Cathy Cavender during some off-time while in the shipyard. Hamil, who also serves as the ship's chairman, noted that he joined together with the captain, chief engineer, chief mate and first engineer in thanking the crew for a job well done while in the shipyard. He also provided the photos accompanying this article, which were taken during the vessel's stay in the shipyard. The Thompson Pass and its sister ship, the Brooks Range, were built in 1978. The 165,000 DWT tanker transports Valdez petroleum products between Val­ dez, Alaska and San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif. Stopping to pose for the camera before going to the mess hall for lunch are (from left) ABs Jeff Turkus, Ben Armendariz, SA Larry Lopez and OS Kasem Omar. ^1 The Thompson Pass ^ ' anchored at El Segundo, Calif. • •" •••"SI �BECEMBER1994 SEAFARERS LOG 9 Seafarers Must Have MMDs Renewed by 1999 Ac Q0Op<OrA«*n n«*A As Seafarers are aware, mer­ chant seamen must renew their z-cards every five years, accord ing to U.S Coast Guard regula­ tions published in the final rule format in the September 27,1994 Federal Register. (Interim measures have been in effect since 1990 when the five-year renewal requirement became law as part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.) The federal agency is re­ quiring that all merchant mariner's documents (MMDs), or z-cards, must be updated by 1999 and has issued an expiration schedule for existing z-cards. The renewal requirements were effective as of October 27, and the expiration schedule be­ comes effective January 1,1995. renewing z-cards and licenses, the Coast Guard will use the date the document was issued for those processed before 1991. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the documents.) The date of issuance is locatet on the back of a z-card, to the right of the thumb print. Documents issued in years en ding in 5 or 0 must renew durin 1995. For those cards issued in the years ending with a 1 or 6, renewal must take place in 1996. For years ending in 2 or 7, renewal must be done in 1997. For documents issued in years en­ ding in 3 or 8, renewal must take place in 1998. Any documents is­ sued in years ending in 4 or 9 must Conditions for Renewal be renewed by 1999 to remain Z-cards may be renewed up to active. (See chart below.) one year before they expire, and Renewal Requirements pan be renewed up to one year after they expire, but are not valid The Department of Transpor­ for shipping once they expire. tation agency has issued the fol­ For example, if a Seafarer's lowing requirements for z-cart z-card is due to expire in June renewal: 1995, he or she has until June Entry level MMDs (OS, 1996 to renew, although he or she wiper and steward department will not be permitted to sail after [food handlers]): June 1995 if it has not been • Coast Guard application renewed. for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard Nationa Renewal Schedule Driver Register check consent To determine the date for form GOP Gains Majority in Senate and House Continuedfrom page 3 presence in the United States' vast international trade. It must act to ensure that a fleet of U.S.-flag mer­ chant ships, crewed by skilled American se^arers, stands ready to serve our country's economic and military sealift needs." During the 103rd Congress, the House overwhelmingly passed a 10-year, $1.3 billion shipping bill, the funding for which would have come from a tonnage duty levied on all vessels calling on U.S. ports from foreign destinations. But the Senate failed to act on the legislation, as three farm-state senators—Pressler, Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Hank Brown (R-Colo.) used a par­ liamentary gimmick to prevent the Senate from debating or voting on the bill. Next year, the farm bill will be due for a vote. This legislation is enacted every five years. Tradi­ tionally, during the farm bil debate, the laws which mandate transportation of U.S. govern­ ment food aid cargoes on American-flag ships have come under attack from giant agricul­ tural interests. The union is prepared for such attacks in the event that they arise in the 1995 farm bill debate. Maintaining cargo preference laws which require that 75 per­ cent of government-donated food aid be shipped on U.S.-flag car­ riers, along with legislation to revitalize the nation's liner fleet will be among the top issues for the SIU's legislative staff. Addi­ tionally, the union will continue to seek measures that will in­ crease the size of the U.S. tanker fleet and bring American-flag cruise ships to the high seas. Seafarers Active In Elections Around the country, during the weeks leading up to November 8, Seafarers took part in the grassroots activities that help get officials elected. By working on phone banks, going door-to-door with literature, attending rallies and campaign events, and putting up signs. Seafarers contributed their volunteer time to promaritime candidates seeking con­ gressional, state and local offices. Seafarers worked for, among others, incumbent Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Robb (D-Va.) and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.), all of whom were re-elected. On the House side. Seafarers backed incumbents Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.), Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Gerald Solomon (R-N.Y.), Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Jack Fields (R- Coast Guard photo/finger­ print form • Issuance fee of $35 Rated MMDs (Any rated shipboard position): • Coast Guard application for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard National Driver Register check consent form • Coast Guard photo/finger­ print form • Cdast Guard physical (can be taken at an SIU clinic or with a family physician) • Drug test (can be taken at an SIU clinic) • Evaluation fee of $45 • Issuance fee of $35 • Must show proof of profes­ sional requirements including one of the following: - One year seatime - Three years related ex­ perience (to be evaluated by the Coast Guard) - Renewal exercise ($40) Lifeboat Endorsement: • Coast Guard application for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard National Driver Register consent form • Coast Guard photo/fingerprint form • Issuance fee $35 • Evaluation fee $45 • Professional requirements (see above) Inactive MMDs (continuity document): Cannot ship with this docu­ ment Must renew every five years Issuance fee $35 Renewal Year Issuance Year MMDs held in conjunction with a merchant mariner's license will usually be renewed concur­ rently with the license. As noted above, seamen have a one-year grace period to renew their document after it has ex­ pired. If on a vessel when the MMD expires, the Coast Guard will not pull a seaman off, but he or she is not permitted to re-ship with an expired document. How To Renew If a document is up for renewal, a Seafarer may go to any Coast Guard office and fill out the necessary forms as listed above. It should be noted, however, that he or she will also need to bring several other items into the Coast Guard office at the actual time of MMD renewal. The Seafarer must be able to show proof of one year, out of the last five, sailing time or be able to meet one of the other professional requirements as noted above. If providing proof of seatime, it must be the original or certified copy of discharges or an original letter from a company stating seatime. The Seafarer must have the ac­ tual MMD in order to receive a new one. If renewing by mail, two passport-size photos also should be included. And finally, he or she must have the proper fee or fees as listed above in order to receive a new MMD. (These fees are the subject of a lawsuit by the SIU which has argued in federal dis­ trict court that they constitute a 1995 1996 1997 1990 1991 • 1985 work tax, and as such are uncon­ stitutional. The union also chal­ lenged the manner in which the fees were calculated. No decision has yet been issued on this case.) New System As part of the renewal system, the Coast Guard has begun issu­ ing a new style of z-cards. The new MMD is a plastic, credit card-size document which, is similar in appearance to the current z-cards. The most notable change is the addition of a mag­ netic stripe such as the one on a credit card. The new MMD stripe will contain the mariner's name and social security number. Because of the z-card renewal schedule, both the old and new cards will be in circulation for the next five to six years, and either version is valid during that period. After the year 2000, all merchant mariners should have the new card. The new card was designed in order to help reduce errors and increase record-keeping accuracy for the Coast Guard. To further reduce paperwork, the agency would like to expand the use of the magnetic stripe in the future to include ratings, sea time and other information. The chart below shows the year that MMDs, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. 1992 1998 1993 1999 1994 1986 1987 1988 1989 1980 1981 1982 1984 1975 1976 1977 1983 1978 1970 1965 1971 1966 1972 1967 1974 1969 1960 1962 1964 1955 1961 1956 1973 1968 1963 1957 1958 • 1959 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1940 1941 1942 1937 1943 1944 . 1939 Source; FederalRegister, September 27,1994 1938 '•.'fv - • 1979 -••yM : ExpedUed MarAd Approvai SougM By Sea-Land to HeHag Five Ships Texas) and Herb Bateman (RVa.)—all winners in their respec­ tive bids for re-electioni—as well as other candidates. Sea-Land Service Inc. asked In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Maritime Administration to members of the SIU's industrial accelerate its consideration of its division, the United Industrial application to transfer five of its Workers (UIW), threw their sup­ American-flag ships to foreign port behind eventual winner Dr. ship registries, the company an­ Roy Schneider in a hotly con­ nounced on November 8. The tested gubernatorial race. New Jersey-based company Schneider won a November 22 cited the lack of a new maritime runoff election against the incum­ policy as the reason for the company's need to now reflag bent lieutenant governor. Besides donating their time some of its ships. and efforts. Seafarers also con­ Last Year's Application tributed to the campaigns of can­ In response to Sea-Land's re­ didates who support a strong U.S. merchant marine through the quest for expedited review of its Seafarers Political Action Dona­ reflagging application, SIU tion (SPAD). Contributions from President Michael Sacco said, this voluntary fund are made "There is nothing new about year-round, every year, to elected Sea-Land's application to reflag officials who back the American- ships. The application was sub­ flag fleet. mitted last year and it has been pending ever since." At that time, the SIU, along with four other maritime labor organiza­ tions, filed comments in opposi­ tion of the flag transfer application. Presented in July 1993, SeaLand's petition initially asked for permission to reflag 13 ships. The request to expedite con­ sideration and approval of its reflagging application con­ cerned five ships: Sea-Land Pride, Sea-Land Value, SeaLand Motivator, Sea-Land Freedom and Sea-Land Mariner. The first three are SL31's operating in the transpacific and transatlantic trades. The lat­ ter two are D9-Js which sail be­ tween Asia and Europe. In its November 8 statement, Sea-Land indicated the com­ pany would place the five ships under the Marshall Islands flag. SIU Presses for Ship Bill Sacco noted that "Sea-Land's announcement that it is pressing the Maritime Administration fora response to its application does no^ng to change or deto* the SIU from its determination to get a maritime bill enacted by Congress and signed into law that will negate the need for U.S. companies to reflag any of their diips." Sea-Land is a subsidiary of CSX Corp., a Richmond, Va.based transportation company. a. •'M' 1 .-.yr. If : �10 DECEMRER1904 SEAFARERS LOG Houston Still Fools Flood's Afterofiects Pumpman's Home Is Destroyed As flood waters in Houston townhouse particularly was hardreceded during late October, so hit. "It's a complete loss, and we too did the stories about the dis­ were refused a building permit to aster fade from the national media go back in and rebuild the place spotlight. because it's below the But for thousands of people, floodplain," said Acord, 38. "Our the effects of the severe flooding house was destroyed." which caused damage in 48 coun­ The respective homes of ties covering more than 250 miles Recertified Steward Royce will be felt for a long time to Bozeman and Electrician Jinuny come. Rogers also reportedly sustained At least 19 people died in major damage. flood-related incidents, and more Dog Swam Away than 12,000 had to evacuate their homes during the period from Oc­ Acord and his wife, Maria, tober 14-19. Adding to the chaos were at their suburban Houston was a major pipeline explosion on home on October 17. "The water October 20 which dumped about started rolling in about 5 a.m. By 200,000 gallons of gasoline, 8 a.m. we had to leave. My dog diesel fuel and crude oil into the swam out the front door," recalled These photos depict the total devastation of Floyd Acord's home following the severe flooding that hit the San Jacinto River. Acord, a Lundeberg School Houston area in late October. More th^ a dozen Seafarers graduate. "Nobody knew it was are among those whose homes coming. The water just surged." surance. sakes, but the flood claimed just Acord said the three-bedroom suffered varying degrees of When the waters receded, he about all of their other posses­ home was paid for. Unfortunate­ and Maria managed to salvage a sions. "We moved a lot of stuff damage from the flooding. Pumpman Floyd Acord's ly, he did not have flood in- few photographs and other keep- upstairs, thinking it would be okay, but the water was 16 feet deep and made it to the second level," said Acord. He added that Recertified Bosun Frank Lyle and AB Spen­ cer Lyie greatly assisted him in the post-flood cleanup. "They helped me dig out the house, donated a week of their time, and fluke quotas, the government Magnuson Act. Continued from page 3 used a geometric mean to set a "The Court's decision that I'm very grateful." In fact, Acord is managing to quota that would reach the 0.53 choosing one standard deviation To set a quota level to meet the mortality rate. It is only for the below the mean is arbitrary and look on the relative bright side of target mortality rate, in this case 1994 quota that the NMFS used a capricious is supported by the the flood and its aftermath. "My 0.53, NMFS biologists must standard error calculation to 1993 and the 1995 quotas, both of father also lives in the area and guess the size of the summer determine stock size. which were set using the he's 78 years old, so I'm really flounder stock for the following grateful ^at no one in th&'family It appeared to Judge Doumar geometric mean figure. year. Numbers of fish are es­ that NMFS scientists and staff "The commercial catch quota got hurt," said Acord. "We all timated by age groups—new- chose to use the one standard which was contested herein spent three days in a shelter and boms (or recmits), age one fish, deviation below the mean "not should be reset using the figure now we're staying in an apart­ age two and so on. TTie numbers because it was the best scientific derived from the best scientific ment (donated through the of older fish in the population are information available, but solely information available—19.05 American Red Cross and the Floyd Acord stands In front of fairly reliable because these year because it increased the percent­ million pounds, the geometric Federal Emergency Management what remains of his flooddamagedhome. classes show up again and again ages of reaching not a balanced mean, replacing the quota set at Agency). in catches and surveys. Acord offered one final "We've already found another result but a result which protected one standard deviation below the thought on his next house. "I can the summer flounder stock to the mean, or 16.005 million pounds," home," he added. "I'm just trying Past Experiencea Factor tell you this: I'll never buy to get qualified for the financing, detriment of the fishermen." his statement concludes. For newborns and future newanother house that's in a and hopefully I'll be back on a boms, biologists can only guess 1993 Goal Exceeded Fishermen Enthusiastic floodplain," ship by Christmas." both how many summer flounder The judge found in 1993, when The groups which filed the will spawn in the following year the geometric mean was used, the lawsuit, in addition to the SIU, are Flu, Flu, Go Away and how many newbom fish will fishing mortality rate exceeded the Belford Seafood Cooperative survive to age one. the target mortality rate of 0.53 by In making these calculations for 9 percent. NMFS scientists were in Belford, N.J., the Fishermen's the summer flounder stock in 1994, aware of this fact when the 1994 Dock Cooperative in Pt. Pleasant, the govemment—^which by law quota was established, the Judge N.J. and Wanchese Fish Co. with must use the best scientific data noted. This should have been suf­ operations in Hampton, Va., available—incorporated many ficient reason to employ that Wanchese, N.C. and New Bed­ conservative assumptions and method of calculation again. ford, Mass. methods to compensate for this un­ There was no reason to switch Joe Branin, an SIU fisherman certainty, including using a from using the geometric mean to from Belford, N.J. expressed geometric mean and standard the ultraconservative calculation deep satisfaction with the judge's deviation to estimate the number of device of a standard error below decision. "This is great!" he said. new recmits in 1994. The major the mean. Angered by the fact that the property of a geometric mean is that information provided by fisher­ He noted that "Congress, in the it always is lower than the simple men had been ignored by NMFS Magnuson Act, expressed a desire arithmetic average or mean. to balance conservation with the staff and scientists as well as by The lawsuit charged, and Judge rights of commercial and recrea­ the management council, Branin, Doumar agreed, that the govem­ tional fishermen. It is clear that as a result of Judge Doumar's ment erred in subtracting a standard error from the calculation of 1994 the 'standard deviation'. . . was decision, sees new opportunities. age zero and age one fish. This picked to place a scientific name "We told them all along what was alone had the effect of lowering the on what was plainly an un­ really happening in the ocean, but these bureaucrats never listen to a quota by 3 million pounds. A stand- balanced decision." word we say. Maybe that will iard deviation, such as the one used Goal Is a 'Balance' change now." by NMFS in setting the summer Judge Doumar's opinion and Pt. Pleasant fisherman Jim flounder quota is a range above and order continued, "Fishery below an estimated number be­ management plans must balance Lovgren, who testified before tween which that number is very the importance of conservation Judge Doumar, said the industry Taking advantage of the flu shots offered last m(i!>nth by the likely to fall. against support for commercial could learn a valuable lesson Virginia Mason Clinic In Seattle are QMED Clinton Anderson (top The government justified the use of and recreational fishermen. from this case. "We must be in­ left) and DEU Antonio Gonzales (top right). Staff rnember Char­ the standard deviation and lower num­ Weighing the balance grossly in volved from the beginning of the lotte Edman from the clinic, which serves as the preferred ber by claiming that this qrproach in­ favor of conservation necessarily management process—when the provider organization (PRO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan In the creased the chances of hitting the 0.53 means harming fishermen, which real decisions are made." This northwestem part of the U.S., came to the union hall to administer fishing mortality rate. was not Congress' expressed pur­ points to the "need for fishermen the shots. In bottom photo, Chjef Cook Gary Correy (left) helps with the paperwork In signing In Chief Cook Jack Garten. For both the 1993 and 1995 pose when implementing the to organize nationally," he said. Big Witt Scored b! U.S. Court For Atlantic Coast Fishermen ;^v / 'C-'; �ii" 1994 SEAFARERS UK 11 LNG Crew Bids Farewell To Retiring BosunWaters First Assistant Engineer Pat Pickard (left) Keeping the engines running smoothly are and OMU Jose Rodriguez discuss safety Second Engineer Gary Spell (seated) anc precautions during a lifeboat drill. OMU Ronnie Bond. Striving for Excellence Aboard the Harriette Bosun Waters (third from left) accepts a plaque from the crewmembers and officers aboard the LNG Capr/com during a shipboard retirement party. Pictured from left are QMED Thomas Harris, Steward/Baker John Gibbons, Waters, AB Floyd Hackman, AB J.Mayo and AB Robert O'Connell. Seafarers aboard the LNG Capricorn The Alabama native vividly recalls the bid a fond farewell to Recertified Bosun times when freighters and cargo ships used Aubrey "Pete" Waters, 66, who recently booms for loading and unloading, and it retired after a 42-year career with the SIU. would be "weeks in port instead of hours." Capricorn crewmembers and officers As for the crews themselves. Waters gave a shipboard retirement party for believes that today's seamen are better Waters and presented him with a com­ informed and educated about their in­ memorative plaque. dustry than ever before. AB Michael McCarthy, a Lundeberg Part of the credit for that trend goes to School graduate, was one of the SIU mem­ the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training bers who took part in the retirement fes­ and Education, he says. "I recommend to all tivities. "I started sailing 12 years ago, and Seafarers that they upgrade as often as pos­ Pete was my first bosun," he recalled, sible and get a higher eduction, too. Take hadn't sewihjm since that first ship, the advantage of what the school has to offer." LNGAriesT^t then five months ago I met Among the highlights of his days as an him in an airport in Japan and found out active Seafarer, Waters quickly cites the we were joining the same ship and that it two times he met the late Paul Hall, the union's president until his death in 1980. would be his last tour. McCarthy described Waters as "a great The first encounter happened in 1971 guy, very diplomatic, and he cares about during an education conference at Piney die crew. He means a lot to us." Point, Md. The second took place four In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Mc­ years later in New York, and Waters was Posing for the camera following a union meeting aboard ship are (from left, standing Carthy and several other Seafarers wrote surprised to leam that Hall remembered Bosun Daniel Laitinen, AB James Cunningham, OMU Ronnie Bond, AB Claude Hollier that Waters "leaves a legacy to be envied him. "The older men in the SIU, they had and DEU Daniel Vasquez. From the left (seated) are SA Henry Edwards, AB Tommy by any Seafarer—beginning as an entry- incredible memories and they never forgot Lister, Recertified Steward George Quinn and OMU Charles Dallas. level seaman and ending his career as a who you were," he says. bosun, last sailing aboard an Energy Reflecting on his career. Brother Waters From the superior quality of the food to another's company," the chief cook stated. Transportation Corporation vessel." concludes that he "wouldn't trade my time the smoothly ruiining engines, crewmem- "At our union meetings there is always a "I'm going to miss it all," Waters states. going to sea for anything in the world." bers in every department aboard the Over- lot of praise for the quality and spirit of the I met some guys who probably were He spent most of his time ashore in Seat­ seas Harriette work hard to keep the vessel entire crew," he said. closer than my real brothers, especially tle but has retired to Tmssville, Ala., whae Transporting both bulk and bagged back in the years when we were gone 10, he lives with his wife. Tammy. He has two in top form. Chief Cook George Maranos (who agricultural products such as wheat, corn 11 months out of the year I'll just miss grown children and four grandchildren. took the photographs accompanying this and soybeans, the Harriette sails from Gulf going to sea. The SIU has been family to As a retiree. Waters plans to do some article) wrote in a letter to the Seafarers ix)rts to primarily Africa and Russia. me, and I've really enjoyed it." light traveling with Tammy. He also ex­ The 567-foot bulk carrier, operated by LOG, 'This is really one of the best ships, Pete Waters joined the SIU in 1952 in presses interest in enrolling in a wood­ Maritime Overseas Corp., currently is on Detroit and began his career in the union's working class—a hobby that's always I believe. All departments work well together, and everything is in top-notch its way to Lithuania with 18,933 tons of Great Lakes division. From 1953-56, in interested him but one that he has never soybean meal. The vessel will spend ap­ condition." addition to sailing, he assisted in organiz­ had time to leam. The ship docked recently in the port of proximately 15 days at sea and three to six ing drives in that region. He eyentually Waters' shipmates aboard the Capricorn New Orleans following a busy schedule days in port discharging the cargo. describe him as "full of life and vigor. He's transferred to the deep sea division. that included stops in Peru, Kenya, Capable of traveling at speeds of more Waters' memories span from the days always looking out for his 'gang,' first and Lithuania and a one-month layover in a than 14 knots loaded, the Harriette can of cramped, basic shipboard quarters and foremost. The men and women who have shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. carry up to 25,541 metric tons. equipment, such as manual "ringer" wash­ sailed with Pete have thought of him not Always interested in news from home ing machines, to the modem conveniences only as a great bosun, but dso as a good or about the maritime industry, "Crewand privacy enjoyed by tody's mariners. friend. He will be missed!" members are always ready to get together for a shipboard meeting or just to enjoy one ' r- -' r'' '••"0 . •. ' • ' "V.r. • -'vVrAifc: ov- . Pennsylvania Has a New WWII Seaman's Group •3 • . V. • •i- Preparing the lifeboat during a drill at sea Recertified Steward George Quinn shreds is Bosun Daniel Laitinen. cabbage for some of his special cole slaw. Several retired SIU members recently helped found the Mon Valley (Pa.) chapter of the World War |l Merchant Marine Veterans, and membership already has grown to nearly 100. The group meets in McKeesport, Pa., which is located near Pittsburgh. Pictured above (from the left) are retired Seafarers Pete Salvo, George Leidemann, Walter Sestrick, Mark Bryne, Bill Grace, Dick Dell and John Humy. Correspondence to the organization may be sent to P.O. Box 352, McKeesport, PA 15134. �12 SEAFARERS LOG { DECEMRER1994 , .:ti- EPA Certificatioii Courses Scheduled for New Year Seafarers who missed the November 14 July 1995 (see box at right) and also peri­ deadline for obtaining certification as refrigera­ odically will be available as a separate course tion technicians are asked by the union to at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. The secure such certification as soon as possible. class already is part of all engine department Anyone involved in repair and servicing upgrading courses. of refrigeration equipment and air condition­ Two-Day Course ing systems must be certified, according to Environmental' Protection Agency (EPA) Day one of the class starts 8 a.m. and lasts regulations issued earlier this year which until 4 p.m. Among the topics covered are: stem from the Clean Air Act Amendments of refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils, 1990. This affects Seafarers who sail in the refrigerant handling safety procedures, how engine department. refrigerants affect the environment and Passing the EPA-approved refrigeration theories of refrigeration. technician certification course conducted by The second day also begins at 8 a.m. and the Lundeberg School of the Paul Hall Cen­ lasts until 2 p.m., followed by the exam. ter for Maritime Training and Education will Refrigeration servicing, handling small ap­ result in Seafarers earning the certification. pliances and working with high- and lowThe two-day class, which culminates with a pressure equipment are some of the topics four-part, 100-question exam, will be con­ covered. ducted at SIU halls from January through Testing is conducted by the instructor REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE DATE LOCATION TELEPHONE# Jan, 9-13 Feb. 13-17 March 13-17 April 10-14 June 5-9 July 10-14 Jacksonville, Fla. Wilmington, Calif. Brooklyn, N.Y. Houston Honolulu New Orleans (904) (310) (718) (713) (808) (504) 'v. ..vt- . 353-0987 549-4000 499-8600 659-5152 845-5222 529-7546 Note: Rve-day blocks of time have been set aside for these courses to accom­ modate all who apply and those who want to retest. Each course, however, will take place during a two-day period within those dates. Check with the port agent in each of these union halls to determine the exact date of the class. following the second day of class, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The exam is divided into four parts, and there are corresponding certification types. Anyone may t^e the exam an unlimited number of times, so different certifications may be earned separately. According to a recent action by the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB), after November 14,1994, Seafarers who are cer­ tified refrigeration technicians will be given priority within their respective seniority classes for all QMED, electrician, refrigera­ tion and junior engineer jobs. More Sealarers Complele RoMgeraOon Tech. Exam Preparation and concentration took the class in Puerto Rico and paid off for Seafarers who took the who described the course as inter­ Paul Hall Center's two-day esting and informative. "The book helped very much on refrigeration technician certifica­ tion course last month at SIU halls rules and regulations," added in Algonac, Mich, and San Juan, QMED Kelly Mayo, who attended P.R. and at the Lundeberg School the course in Algonac. "The test was, as advertised in the Seafarers in Piney Point, Md. As has been the case with LOG, quite difficult. But as long as hundreds of other SIU members you paid attention in class and who took the course at various loca­ studied in advance, there's no prob­ tions earlier this year, those who lem." Like Prim and Mayo, took it in Algonac, San Juan and Eric Malzkuhn explains use of refrigerant recovery equipment during a recent refrigeration Piney Point said that reviewing the Pumpman/Electrician Brian Sen- Instructor technician certification class at Piney Point, Md. course textbook in advance and gelaub praised the efforts of Lun­ maintaining sharp concentration deberg School instructor Eric during the classroom work are esr Malzkuhn. "He's one of the best material to cover in two days." Refrigeration Tech. Course, Paul The Lundeberg School £dso is sential precursors to passing the instructors I've ever run across," Seafarers who want to ^uy the Hall Center for Maritime Training trying to make the book available 100-question exam which immedi­ said Sengelaub, who took the class course textbook should indicate and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney for purchase directly from the ports this to the port agent whom they Point, Md. 20674, Attn: J.C. Weig- where the courses are scheduled. in Piney Point. ately follows the course. "Studying the book is a must. Regarding the course itself, contact when signing up for the man. The book will be sent by first Check with the individual port Without it, I don't see how anyone Sengelaub stated, "You certainly class. They should then send a class mail. (Be sure to indicate an agents to find out if the book is could pass the exam," observed have to stay alert at all times. I was check for $25, made payable to the address where the book should be available in advance at a particular QMED/Pumpman Ray Prim, who prepared, but there's still a lot of "Paul Hall Center," to: EPA sent.) hall. SIU: Foreign Ship Crew Standards Must Be Studied \?5'^ idi • -• / --V .'•: -; • -.-v., V 1, •;# ••••:«*- 'v:.- The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) mandated that the Secretary of Transportation or his designees "evaluate the manning, training, qualifications and watchkeeping standards of a foreign country that issues documentation for any vessel" on a periodic basis and when a ship is involved in an accident. The law also requires the Secretary to determine if the licens­ ing and Certification standards for seamen of foreign nations which document vessels are "at least ^uivalent to United States law or international standards accepted by the United States...." The U.S. Coast Guard currently is considering how to implement this OPA 90 mandate. The agency asked for the thoughts of interested parties in a notice published in the Federal Register easly this fall. with ships calling on U.S. ports. • Analyze each country's en­ forcement mechanisms in these areas. In particular, for foreign na­ tions that allow shipowners to hire non-national crewmembers, the agency should find out how the na­ tion of a vessel's registry deter­ mines if foreign seamen meet its qualifications. • Make a comparison between the legal and regulatory require­ ments of the foreign countries and those of the United States. • Make a comparison of the legal and regulatory requirements of the foreign countries with those of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certifica­ tion and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978) (STCW), a set of procedures established by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization, which have been adopted by the majority of nations with ship registries, in­ cluding the United States. • As part of the analysis of crew qualifications, the Coast Guard should determine the al­ cohol abuse testing, drug abuse testing and criminal record checks to which crewmembers on foreignflag ships are subjected; Comprehensive initial Study In a November 22 letter outlin­ ing the SIU's recommendations on this matter, the union's executive vice president, Joseph Sacco, said the SIU "believes that unless the agency conducts an extensive ini­ tial study, the effort to determine if a foreign country's standards in these areas are equivalent to those of the United States will prove meaningless." Sacco asked that the Coast Guard do the following: What Is 'Acceptable?' • Compile the legal and The union's letter noted that the regulatory requirements for man­ Coast Guard "should not necessari­ ning levels, crew training, crew ly equate international conventions qualifications and watchkeeping to acceptable U.S. standards." procedures of each foreign country "The test for acceptability /• should not be the ratification of the STCW by the United States. Rather, the test should be whether the United States has implemented the STCW's standards," Sacco said. "[T]he only acceptable stand­ ards should be those which are in effect for U.S. seamen," whether they are STCW regulations or Coast Guard requirements, noted the union's communication. The SIU recognizes that the in­ tent of OPA 90 is to ensure that U.S. waters are subjected to the least risk possible of a marine oil spill casual­ ty. The law sought to diminish the role of human factors in causing accidents. That is why the law re­ quires that merchant mariner docu­ ments be renewed, that American seamen be subject to stringent al­ cohol and drug abuse reviews and criminal record checks and that the number of continuous hours worked aboard a vessel be limited, Sacco noted. Safety = Equal Standards Since only a fraction—2.7 per­ cent—of tanker export and import cargoes are carried on U.S.-flag ships, "it makes no sense for the vast majority of tank ships travers­ ing U.S. waters to carry crewmem­ bers who meet significantly lower standards than those carrying 2.7 percent" of the nation's oil, Sacco said. "If the human factor contribu­ tion to marine casualties, is to be kept at its lowest possible number, then the crew qualifications and other crew-related standards of seamen on the ships that make up the other 97.3 percent of the tanker traffic in American waters must be subjected to similar requirements, enforcement mechanisms and public scrutiny applied to American seamen and American shipowners," he added. He also noted that several provisions of OPA 90 apply equally to foreign-flag and American-flag tankships, including the require­ ment that tankers have double hulls after a certain date. Evidence Points to Need Additionally, there is much evidence that points to the need for a "careful, thoroughly researched study" of the standards of manning, crew training and qualifications and watchstanding procedures throughout the world's fleet, the SIU's letter stated. "The industry press reports a lack of seafarer training worldwide, noting that any dip in freight rates can mean cuts in training funds. Shortages of seamen are projected in the world fleet, causing specula­ tion that the pressure will be on for bodies, be they qualified or not. Seamen report that in many areas of the world, seaman's papers for any position—from able seamen to cap­ tain—are for sale. The qualification for such licenses and certificates is ability to pay, not navigational skills," Sacco added. Concluding the SIU's com­ ments, Sacco said, "These trends indicate the need for close scrutiny on the part of the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency must know the answer to questions like: How can the American public be assured that U.S. waters will not be polluted through the act of a group of un­ trained, unqualified seamen on a foreign-flag ship? How can the American public be assured that an intoxicated seaman on a foreignflag ship who commits one error will not be allowed to sail on another vessel entering U.S. waters?" Final Rule Due in '96 The goal, Sacco said, should be nothing short of requiring all tankers operating in American waters to maintain the safest pos­ sible operations in the areas of man­ ning, training, crew qualifications and watchkeeping standards. The Coast Guard will take into consideration the comments it received from interested parties, in­ cluding the SIU, on the agency's role in implementing the OPA 90 requirement that the manning, training, qualifications and watchkeeping standards of foreign nations with ships operating under their flag be evaluat^ periodically. The Coast Guard also will address OPA 90's additional mandate that calls for a determination if the crew licensing and certification procesr ses of those countries are equivalent to those of the United States or meet U.S.-accepted inter­ national standards. After publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking in June 1995, the agency hopes to have a final rule in place in 1996. •f �•• V DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARBISL06 Union Urges Coasi Guard to Enact Rules To Protect Oil Spill Vessel Mariners Concerned that crewmembers of oil spill response vessels be properly protected fi^om shipboard hazards such as fires and ex­ plosions, the SIU recommended that the U.S. Coast require all mariners working on such ships to be trained in handling dangerous materials. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, in the letter outlining the union's position to the agency, also suggested that all oil spill response vessel mariners hold Coast Guard-approved firefighting and first aid (including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificates. Safe Working Environment The SIU's proposals were raised in Sacco's November 3 letter to the Coast Guard in response to its notice of a proposed rulemaking on inspection and certification stand­ ards for oil spill vessels of less than 500 gross tons. Noting that the SIU represents seamen currently employed on oil spill recovery vessels, Sacco called on the Coast Guard to ensure that all efforts are made to create the safest working environment pos­ sible in a situation in which the handling of flammable or combus­ tible liquids can result in catastrophic fires or explosions and the exposure to toxic fumes can lead to severe respiratory problems. Since human error accounts for a large portion of marine casualties, Sacco said it is imperative that ship­ board personnel "receive thorough training to ensure that they can per­ form highly technical and complex operations safely." Sacco noted that SIU members attend a hazardous material tech­ nician course, which is approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). He recommended that all mariners working aboard oil spill recovery vessels hold such a HAZWOPER certificate. Safe Shipmates The SIU recognizes that every crewmember would like to hold a high degree of confidence in the skills and abilities of his or her fel­ low shipmates. To this end, the SIU urges the Coast Guard to require all personnel on board oil spill recovery vessels to hold merchant mariner documents, irrespective of the tonnage of the vessel or the individual's particular job clas­ sification. "Imposing this requirement on all persons employed aboard these vessels will afford the Coast Guard the opportunity to maintain over­ sight over these mariners and the wherewithal to suspend or revoke documents for cause," Sacco said. Rule In Late'95 After reviewing the comments received by the SIU and those received from other groups and in­ dividuals, the Coast Guard wif issue a notice of proposed rulemak­ ing in January 1995. An additional comment period will accompany that notice. A final rule will most likely be implemented in the latter part of '95. Not only will the rule cover the issues raised by the SIU concerning mariners working aboard oil spill response vessels, but it also will detail inspection and certification procedures for this kind of marine equipment. APL Flags Out 6 New Ships Continued from page 4 In a move that demonstrates the tenuousness of the EUSC theory, MarAd also insists that the six APL ships be enrolled in the agency's Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement which can be activated in behalf of the Department of Defense in times of crisis. Oakland, Calif.-based APL is prohibited from scrapping or reflagging any of its 19 U.S.-flag ships receiving government sub­ sidies prior to October 1, 1995. To scrap or reflag after that date, APL must receive MarAd approval. Delivery for the first of the six ships, known as C-11s, is scheduled for May 1995. The rest will be put into service before November of the same year. The original APL application to MarAd for flagging out the six ships, each with a 4,800 TCU capacity, was filed in July 1993. The company asked for a waiver of Section 804(a) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 in order to operate vessels under a forei^ ship registry in the U.S. trades despite being a government-sub­ sidized American shipping com­ pany. This year, the company asked that the application be expedited. 13 , -- Coast Guard Seeks Input from Industry On Vessel Inspection Compliance Programs What are the essential elements of a shipboard safety management, system? That is one of the questions the U.S. Coast Guard would like answered by individuals, organizations and companies associated with shipping in the United States. "^e agency, through a public meeting on November 7 and by solicit­ ing public comments, is looking for recommendations from the industry on alternative inspection compliance programs as part of its effort to streamline and reform cumbersome and out-of-date regulations. The Coast Guard is developing programs by which American-flag ship operators can demonstrate that their ships meet certain design standards, construction requirements, equipment and operational regimes. The agency is considering allowing vessel owners, operators and authorized third parties to conduct checks and tests on. these matters. But before allowing these groups to do this, the agency believes a vessel owner or operator must have a strong system of safety management in place. Thus, the Coast Guard is seeking comments on what should be the charac­ teristics of a strong safety management system. Also among the issues the Coast Guard has raised are: How does a company get its safety management system qualified or accepted? Should a company's safety system be certified by an independent group? Should the Coast Guard do spot checks such as random boardings? What constitutes satisfactory inspection and testing procedures? What qualifica­ tions are required for persotuiel performing tests and inspections? Comments are due by December 7 and should be sent to Executive Secretary; Marine Safety Council (G-LRA); U.S. Coast Guard; 2100 Second Street, SW; Washington, D.C. 20593-0001. Note on the submis­ sion that it refers to docket number CGD 94-080. NL Sea-Land to Move Its Corporate HQ To Charlotte, North Carolina Sea-Land Services Inc. announced this fall that it will move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, N.C. The U.S.-flag shipping company will consolidate its top management operations in Charlotte, Sea-Land announced. The company's top managers, currently located in Liberty Comer and Elizabeth, N.J., Seattle and Rotterdam, will be transferred to Charlotte as Sea-Land reorganizes its highest management structure in conjunction with the move. By sununer 1995, the switch of corporate headquarters is expected to be complete. The company said the move will not affect its sales, documentation and customer service staffs. J/ d/ 16 Ships Fail Safety Tests Imposed by British Authorities Often citing inadequate life-saving and firefighting equipment, the British government prevented 16 ships calling at United Kingdom ports solidarity with their brother seamen of Israel. from sailing in October, the nation's Department of Transport said last The Israeli Sea Officers Union (ISOU) is protest­ month. ing the lack of a contract and Zim's intransigence at As part of an intensified maritime safety program following the Braer the bargaining table. The ISOU cites Zim's increased disaster, the British government began publishing the names of substan­ profits and reports that the company will soon be dard ships which it had detained after inspections in that nation's ports. offering stock in its enterprise to the public. Yet, the The British Department of Transport also reveals the names of the company asks crewmembers to take cuts, notes the vessels' owners and operators, their flags and the classification society ISOU. which inspects them. Also, the ISOU is opposed to moves by the com­ Among the vessels detained in October were a Cypriot-flag fish factory pany to flag-out its fleet. Noting that sever^ of Zim's ship with a broken radio transmitter, among other problems, a Russian ships have been transferred from the Israeli-flag to general cargo ship with holes in the bulkhead and structural cracks and a foreign-flags, the ISOU is attempting to build support Ukrainian tanker that did not have an oily water separator. Also stopped were a Honduran-flag general cargo ship, a Cypriot-flag bulk carrier, another for a strong Israeli-flag fleet. Russian-flag cargo vessel, a Tunisian-flag general cargo ship, a Maltese-flag cargo ship and an Indian-flag bulk cargo ship. Two European vessels were halted in the inspection process—a Danish-flag roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry and a Netherlands-flag general cargo vessel. The flag state with the most offenses was Bulgaria. Five Bulgarianflag fish factory ships failed their safety inspection as a result of broken lifeboats, unusable firefighting equipment, poorly maintained enginerooms and cockroach infestation. J/ Panel Finds that Estonian Ro/Ro Sank When Bow Door Was Ripped Off by Storm The September 28 sinking of an Estonian-flag ferry in which close to 900 people lost their lives was attributed to a combination of faulty design and unusually forceful 33-foot waves by a panel investigating the accident. "It looks now like it was the force of the waves that tore the bow door off. It happened very quickly, perhaps in a minute," said Tuomo Karpinen a member of the investigating conunission in a state­ ment issued in Helsinki, Finland. The 56-foot cargo door split from the ship in the "kind of waves that ... only happen one or two days in a year," said Karpinen. In front of the Z/m Keelung, docked in gizabeth Transporting more than 1,000 ^ople and dozens of cars and trucks, NJ,,SIUrepresentahvesSpiro V^ the German-built Estonia was on its way to Stockholm from Estonia's Aquia show SIU solidanty with the ISOU. capital, Tallinn, when after 1:00 a.m. the roll-on/roll-off vessel went down in less than 30 minutes. The "overloading of the waves could have been enough" to exacer)ate the poor design of the vessel, said Karpinen. He also ruled out that the bow door had been left open. "The bow door was firmly shut when it was ripped off by the storm." The commission's technical expert said the bow door had not exlibited any wear or damage. "In retrospect, it is easy to say that the Estonia's speed was too high. But you cannot blame the captain or the shipping company, since there is no clear information about how much pressure) this kind of ship can take," said Boije Stenstrom to the Swedish press. Stenstrom's comments also were reported in The Journal of Commerce. Israeli Sea Officers Continue Job Actions Several of Zim Israel Navigation Co.'s ships have been held up by job actions executed by members of the Israeli Sea Officers Union. Last month, the Zim Canada was delayed in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Another ship was prevented from loading for several hours in Barcelona, Spain. In Elizabeth, N.J., the Zim Keelung could not undock until the officers called off their job action. The Israeli seamen were suported in their efforts by the Japanese and Spanish maritime unions. The Japanese Seamen's Union pledged full cooperation in advance and then supported the effort in Yokohama. In Elizabeth, Seafarers were on hand to demonstrate SIU Steward Tom Vanyi (left) and Bosun J. Marine!10 announce the union's support for the Israeli seamen conducting a job action against Zim. • 'ft' 'M Fjg. - -'-i' tjP- �DECEMBER 1994 14 SEAFARERS LOG Mmnbeiship MeeUng Dates Set fw 19^ Seafarers' plans are but a few of the topics brought up this year at the monthly meet­ ings at SIU halls throughout the country. Article XXIII of the SIU constitution sets out where and when meetings are con­ ducted and who should run tfiem. The Many issues of importance to Seafarers are covered each year during the member­ ship meetings. Maritime revitalization programs before the U.S. Congress, union organiz­ ing campaigns and updates from the preamble also notes the importance, when ashore, of attending meetings to serve the union for those who are at sea and there­ fore unable to attend. Members are asked to clip the schedule below and post it on their ships or keep it for personal reference throughout the year. Also, Seafarers can refer,to each issue of the Seafarers LOG which lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. 1995 Membership Meetings Port Traditional Date January February March April May June Piney Point Mortday after first Suralay 3* 6 6 3 8 5 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 3 7 7 4 9 6 5* 8 Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 4 8 8 5 10 7 5 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 11 8 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 San Juan Thursday after first SurKlay 5 9 9 Algonac Friday after fpt Sunday 6 10 Itouston. Monday after secorvl Sunday 9 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday Mobile July August September October i.; November December 2 6 4 5 3 7 5 9 6 4 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 11 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 6 11 8 6 10 10 7 12 9 7 11 8 13 13 10 15 12 10 14 ; 11 10 14 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 • San Francisco Thursday after second Sunday 12 16 16 13 18 15 13 17 14 12 16 14 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 .17 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 17* 21* 20 17 22 19 17 22* 18 16 20 18 New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 17 21 21 18 23 20 18 22 19 17 21 19 Jersey City Wednesday after third Sunday 18 22 22 19 24 21 19 23 20 18 22 20 Seattle Friday after third Sunday 20 24 24 21 26 23 21 25 22 20 24 22 I. :• 9 6 10 ' 7 13* 8 13 "'•''•I1-';v' 14 12 :/,ll;':4. ;,;;::i5:;:v,.- 13 15 * Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day and Labor Day holidays; New York change created by Independence Day holiday; Algonac change created by Veterans' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's Birthday holidays. . ——=—^ —===—— ^^ Celebrate the liciidays: Apply fcr a Scholarship The holiday season is upon us. We a copy of the booklet, fill out the coupon often get so wrapped up in buying or below and mail it to the Seafarers Wel­ making gifts for others that we forget fare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp about ourselves. Springs, MD 20746. Completing the application form is What better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving ourselves the not very difficult; however, it will take gift of knowledge by applying for one of some time to gather all the other neces­ seven scholarships to be awarded in sary paperwork which must accompany 1995 by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. the application form. This includes: The deadline for receiving the ap­ plication is April 15, 1995, so four • an autobiographical statement, months still remain to get the process in D photograph, full swing. d certified copy of birth certificate, Of the seven scholarships that will be CH high school transcript and certifica­ awarded in 1995, three are reserved for tion of graduation or official copy of SIU members (one in the amount of high school equivalency scores, $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,(X)0, n college transcripts, two-year scholarships for study at a n letters of reference and vocational school or community col­ lege). The other four scholarships will be D SAT or ACT results. awarded to spouses and dependent Some schools can be slow in handling children of Seafarers. Each of these four transcript requests, so applicants should is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four- ask for them as soon as possible. year college or university. Once all the paperwork has been com­ Eligibility requirements for Seafarers pleted and the application form is filled and their spouses and unmarried depend­ out, the entire package should be sent to ents are spelled out in a booklet which the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before contains an application form. To receive April 15,1995. Mail in this coupon for more application details. please send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con• tains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name. Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code. Telephone Number _ This application is for:• Self • Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. \2m _J �OB^HBB11994 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Supplement IS This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. <995 Lundeberg School Course Guide Wv r For today's Seafarer^ upgrading at the majority of classes. Seafarers may note a Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training special, increased emphasis in hands-on and Education in Piney Pointy Md. is as training. essential as knowing how to climb a In planning for '95, Seafarers may use gangway or man a lifeboat. this special supplement of the Seafarers By remaining up-to-date on constant LOG to review courses offered by the technological and regulatory changes in Lundeberg School. On page 18, the the maritime field,the Paul Hall Center's school's 1995 schedule is published. It Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship should be noted that, on occasion, be­ provides Seafarers with opportunities to cause of the manpower needs ofSIU-conimprove their knowledge and ratings tracted operators, course dates may and to hone their work skills—which change. Therefore, Seafarers should con­ consequently increases their earning tinue to consult each monthly edition of power. the LOG for the most up-to-date In 1995, the Paul Hall Center offers a schedules. schedule which includes several new Brief summaries of the courses follow. courses and many others which have been Eligibility requirements vary from course updated or expanded to better prepare to course, so any member interested in Seafarers for unlicensed shipboard jobs upgrading should first check with the in the deck, engine and steward depart­ Lundeberg School's admissions office. ments. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast For more information, contact the Guard endorsements. Also available are Paul Hall Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney IFirefighting (top photo) and classes which prepare students to test for Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) "sensed shipboard ratings. In the rast 994-0010. • ' •; , Recertification programs for stewards (top photo) and bosuns are included in the '95 curriculum. DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES Able Seaman lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn dif­ ferent survival methods and the use of emergency radio and dis­ tress signals. A minimum of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operations. This 12-week course leads to endorsement as an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on train­ ing and classroom work covering deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinespike seamanship, helrnsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. The course also includes exten­ sive sections on oil spill contain­ ment and cleanup, as well as Bridge Management sealift operations and main­ tenance. Students must have a The U.S. Coast Guard-ap­ lifeboat ticket in order to take proved shiphandling simulator the AB course. course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea Lifeboat/Water Survival and inland vessels. Successful completion of this Students in this two-week course can eam lifeboatman cer­ two-week course is accepted as tification by passing a U.S. Coast credit for 60 days of seatime on Guard exam at the end of the vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills develop­ class. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruc­ ment include general shiphan­ tion, the course covers emergen­ dling and helmsmanship, river cy drills, lifeboat construction. and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal waterway and river navigation road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regula­ navigation, U.S. Navy-related and piloting. tions, first aid, CPR and firefight­ operations such as Convoy and ing. underway replenishment, hawser Limited License/License Prep towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Students must have an AB en­ Aimed at preparing students to dorsement and 540 days of seatime test for any limited tonnage license, this six-week course con­ on an SlU-contracted vessel OR Radar ObserverAJnlimited sists of classroom instruction in all equivalent Inland experience In areas of terrestrial navigation, order to take the limited The two-week radar obdeck seamanship, rules of the license/license prep exam. sen/er/unlimited class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features handson training and classroom wor1<, in­ more in-depth study of the science cluding radar theory, observation, Study Skills Program and technology of their field. The operation and use, interpretation Proficiency in one's occupation Paul Hall Center offers two As­ and plotting, advanced radar plot­ can come not only from courses sociates of Applied Science ting, collision avoidance and covering the technical aspects of degrees: Marine Engineering Tech­ navigational exercise. one's job, but also from advancing nology for engine department Students operate modern members and Nautical Science for audio-visual and radar simulation one's study skills and knowledge of deck department personnel. If you gear, as well as the full shiphan­ the language. The Paul Hall Center are in the deck or engine depart­ dling simulator, as they practice offers an array of courses to assist ment, you already have earned controlling and maneuvering a Seafarers with basic study skills credit toward a degree. Call the Paul and basic learning procedures. vessel, plotting courses and safe­ Hall Center for more information. ly guiding a ship without jeopard­ (Please note that enrollment for In addition to vocational cour­ izing the safety of other vessels. courses in the study skills program ses, students must coniplete a Also included are practical exer­ no longer is open-ended.) Among the courses and areas number of general education cises and lectures covering inland courses to earn one of these of study available are: Adult Basic Education (ABE) degrees. Day and evening cour­ — Basic skills in this eight-week ses are available. The class course include individualized in­ schedule depends on enrollment, struction to increase vocabulary, but three eight-week sessions of reading comprehension, writing college courses are planned for 1995. These sessions will cor­ ability and math skills. English as a Second Lan­ respond with dates of many voca­ guage (ESL) — If English is not a tional courses, so that students student's primary language, this may enroll in an evening college eight-week course can help him or class during the same time. General education courses her to master the fundamentals of cover the following topics: English. GEO Preparation — This 12- developmental writing, analytical week program will help students reading and reasoning, composi­ prepare for and take the GEO tion and rhetoric, composition and exam. Areas of study include literature, developmental math, math, writing, social studies, college math, principles of psychology, general physical science, literature and the arts. science and physics. ADDITIONAL COURSES _ • 4 . 's'I "i Note: If current or former stu­ dents want to obtain transcripts of credits earned at the Paul Hall Cen­ Deck and engine department ter, they should submit the request, Seafarers can augment their un­ In writing, to the Paul Hall Center in derstanding of their work by a care of Chris Tennyson. The two-week lifeboat/water survival course features a mix of practical training and classroom instruction Deck and Engine Department College Courses :§• • - �16 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES four-stroke cycle operating prin­ and controllers, AC motors and and be certified as a QMED-Any ciples; and the construction, controllers, deck machinery, Rating or have equivalent inland This 11-week course leading operation, maintenance, repair motor generator sets, converters, experience, or hold endorsement The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified to endorsement as fireman/water- and troubleshooting of low-, inverters and rectifiers, electric as a pumpman. Member of the Engine Depart­ tender and oiler (FOWT) features medium- and high-speed diesel propulsion systems and interior communications systems. ment (QMED)-Any Rating con­ new and expanded segments of engines. Also, the course will include an Also covered are associated Refrigeration Technician sists of a 12-week course leading hands-on training, as well as introduction to solid state auxiliaries including intake and Certification to the following ratings: classroom instruction. Topics pumpman, refrigeration engineer, covered include the parts of a exhaust systems, lubrication and electronic controls, and their ap­ This one-week course leads to electrician, machinist, deck en­ boiler, engine room equipment, cooling systems, and fuel injec­ plications, and the general main­ tenance responsibilities of the certification as a refrigeration gineer, junior engineer and deck engine room procedures, operat­ tion and starting systems. Students receive practical electrician, as well as technician. Practical training and ing auxiliary equipment, engine mechanic. training in the operation and repair troubleshooting and repair. classroom instruction are utilized The course of instruction lead­ watchstanding, starting and of diesel engines on board school to cover refrigerants and com­ ing to an endorsement in each of securing main engines, firefightthese ratings consists of class­ ing, first aid, safety procedures, training vessels. pressor lubricating oils, refrigerant Refrigerated Containers Course entry requirements room work as well as practical sealift operations, oil spill preven­ handling safety, environmental Maintenance tion and containment and more. are QMED-Any Rating or training. impact of refrigerants, refrigera­ equivalent inland experience. The class prepares students This four-week course leads to tion theory, use of pressurefor U.S. Coast Guard general certification in refrigerated con­ temperature charts, general Power Plant Maintenance safety, oiler and fireman/watertainers maintenance and consists provisions of laws governing use Marine Electrical tender tests. of both classroom and practical and handling of refrigerants, ser­ The majority of this new, sixMaintenance I shop training. The training ex­ vicing considerations, conversion week course features hands-on perience enables students to as­ of CFC equipment and more. The six-week course of in­ training, covering a variety of Welding struction leading to certification in sume the duties of a maintenance Upon successful completion of topics. Some classroom work also Classroom instruction and on- Marine Electrical Maintenance I electrician on board ships carrying this course, students will receive an is included. Subjects include Environmental Protection Agency pipefitting, thermal insulation, he-job training comprise this four- consists of practical training and refrigerated containers. Students receive training in all (EPA)-approved refrigeration tech­ valve repair, pump repair/over­ week course, which features classroom instruction aimed at haul, hydraulic system repair, drill­ 9ractical training in electric arc providing the basic skills required phases of refrigerated container nician certification card. ing/machine thread fabrication, welding and cutting and oxy- of shipboard electricians. The unit operation, maintenance, use of various epoxies and similar acetylene brazing, welding and range of topics includes basic repair and trouble-shooting. This Refrigeration System Main­ compounds for emergency and cutting. Upon completion of the electrical theory, DC and AC cir­ includes the various types of en­ tenance and Operations temporary repairs, maintenance course, a Lundeberg School cer­ cuits, electrical safety, electrical gines, refrigeration and electrical of power transmission equipment tificate of graduation will be is­ test equipment and troubleshoot­ systems. Now an elective, this six-week ing, electrical protective and (such as flexible couplings), use sued. The course is designed to help class blends practical and class­ switching devices, electrical of proper oils and greases for students develop a systematic ap­ wiring diagrams and schematics, proach to troubleshooting, as well room instruction leading to cer­ bearing maintenance and lubrica­ control and power circuits, bat­ as to acquaint them with specific tification in refrigeration system Hydraulics tion, reconditioning shell and tube maintenance and operations. teries, AC generation and distribu­ heat exchangers, centrifugal lube The curriculum in the four - tion equipment, transformers, maintenance procedures. Among the topics covered are oil/fuel oil purifier maintenance, week hydraulics course blends theory of mechanical refrigera­ and removal of heavy equipment practical training with classroom lighting systems and fixtures, gal­ tion, major system components, ley and miscellaneous heating in the engine room. work. Fluids, actuators, control equipment, single-speed AC Pumproom Maintenance accessories, cycle controls, devices, pumps, reservoirs, sym­ motors and across-the-line and Operations refrigerants and oils, and applied bols and hydraulic systems in starters, and wiring techniques. electricity. Leading to certification in marine equipment are among the Standard service techniques subjects covered in this class. pumproom maintenance and are emphasized, such as the Also addressed are principles operations, this two-week class operation, troubleshooting and Marine Electricai of electrical control of hydraulic includes hands-on training and maintenance of ships' stores Maintenance II systems, cargo winches, deck classroom work. The curriculum plants, air conditioning plants, Aimed at providing the more consists of cargo properties and cargo ventilation and dehumidifycranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, fire advanced skills required of the emergency procedures, opera­ ing equipment, as well as pantry doors and a wide variety of other shipboard electrician, this six- tion and maintenance of valves refrigerators, water coolers and week course features hands-on and pumps, loading procedures, ice machines. shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, training and classroom instruction cargo pump operations, cargo Hands-on shop training in­ a Lundeberg School certificate of and leads to certification in Marine measurement, discharging proce­ cludes the complete fabrication of Electrical Maintenance II. graduation will be issued. dures, ballasting procedures, tank a working refrigeration system Among the subjects covered cleaning, inert gas systems and from basic system components. are interpretation of the National more. An introduction to refrigerated Diesel Engine Technology Electrical Code, specialized container units also is presented. Upon completion of the course, electrical test equipment, ad­ Students must be certified as This four-week course, leading vanced application of circuit a Lundeberg School certificate of QMED-Any Rating or have to certification in diesel ehgine protection and switching devices, graduation will be issued. equivalent inland experience or technology, consists of classroom relay logic, complex control cir­ In order to take this class, stu­ instruction and hands-on training. cuits, DC and AC generators, volt- dents must already have taken the hold Coast Guard endorse­ Certification in diesel engine tech­ Topics of instruction include ments as refrigeration engineer nology comes after successful diesel engine theory; two- and age regulators, electrical four-week Tanker Operations and electrician in order to enroll distribution hardware, DC motors course (described on next page) for this course. completion of a four-week course. QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSES Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker This 12-week course com­ bines classroom instruction with on-the-job training and other prac­ tical exercises. During the assistant cook sec­ tion, topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation, including sanitation, dietary values, work organization, weigh­ ing and measuring, and the use of recipes. Topics covered during the cook and baker section include the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. Students also focus on dessert and breakfast prepara­ tions. designed to help students finetune their skills by learning and practicing some of the more dif­ ficult aspects of the art of cooking. Topics include cooking methods, seasonings and flavorings, recipe and menu planning, stocks, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Students also focus on nutri­ tion and diet, with special em­ phasis on low-fat and low-salt cooking. Chief Steward This 12-week course includes classroom instruction supple­ mented by on-the-job training. Menu planning, work organiza­ tion, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures are among the topics covered. Sanitation, nutrition and safety also are highlighted. Chief Cook Leadership and communica­ Leading to certification as a tion skills also are stressed in the chief cook, this 12-week class is intensive 12-week course. New Eligibility Requirements In Place for steward upgrading The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently announced the follow­ ing new eligibility requirements for steward department courses: • Assistant Cook/Cook Baker Students must have eight months sailing in the steward department and fiold a certifi­ cate of completion for the Paul Hall Center entry rating program OR Students must have 12 months sailing in the steward department. • ChtefCook Students must have one year of seatime sailing in any rating above steward assistant and hold a certificate of completion for the Paul Hall Center's new Assistant Cook/Cook Baker program OR Students must have two years of seatime sailing in the steward department OR Students must have equivalent ex­ perience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions of­ fice. • Chief Steward Students must have three years of seatime sailing in the steward department, with at least one year as chief cook (school time will count toward the one year) OR Students must have two years of seatime in the steward department and hold a Paul Hall Center certificate of completion for the chief cook course OR Students must have equivalent ex­ perience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions of­ fice. �>•• .r.v , • DECEMBER 1994 ~ V-/; ;•'V-0 ?'-;Hs SEAFARERS LOG 17 ALL DEPARTMENTS: UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES All students attending upgrad­ ing programs at the Paul Hall Cen­ ter participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift opera­ tions and maintenance, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, in­ dustrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Additionally, the new Tanker Operation/Safety course is re­ quired for all personnel who work aboard tankers (see description below). Tanker Operation/Safety This four-week course is open to all ratings and departments and is required for all personnel going aboard tankers. Steward depart­ ment personnel will attend the first two weeks of the course; deck and engine personnel will attend all four weeks. The class blends hands-on training with classroom instruc­ tion. Topics include tanker con­ struction and safety, the chemical and physical properties of petroleum products, flammability characteristics, toxicity/asphyxiation characteristics and health hazards associated with exjosure to petroleum products, tow to correctly monitor tanks for oxygen deficiency and take other meter readings with atmospheric monitoring equipment, creating site-specific shipboard safety plans and reviewing final rules on benzene products. Students also will learn troubleshooting and basic maintenance of monitoring gear, extensive confined-space safety training and rescue opera­ tions, fit-tests using respirators and other breathing apparatuses and emergency equipment, an in­ troduction to fire chemistry ano other aspects of firefighting Oncluding fire hazard awareness and identification), fire prevention via vapor control and ignition source control, fir'^ xtinguishing equipment, firefic t ng techniques and fire/emergency duties. Other areas of study include different types of oils, medical sur­ veillance, vessel oil pollution prevention, national pollution con­ tingency plans, water pollution, removal of oil and other hazard­ ous substances, rules for protect­ ing the marine environment, and more. Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique require­ ments of the military ships that are operated by SlU-contracted INLAND DEPARTMENT COURSES vj.,/v.-' • •: ^ -i • ..;=^;-'<-;-S#d.' tv''' €• -'' • Deck-iniand This two-week course includes some staples of deck department work but may be adapted to fea­ ture task-specialized training depending upon the needs of a particular SlU-contracted com­ pany. Navigation, general safety, wire-splicing, lifeboat training and rules of the road are among many topics which are available as part of the curriculum. Radar Observer/inland Sv- vV-v'^,'/.. A-r-r Earning a radar observer en­ dorsement in this five-day course fulfills the new U.S. Coast Guard regulation requiring towboat operators of 100- or 200-ton ves­ sels to hold radar certification. Developed mainly for mariners who work in the nation's inland and coastal waterways, the course includes practical and classroom work covering naviga­ tion and piloting, vessel traffic ser­ vice procedures, a review of the rules of the road, communication between vessels, plotting techni­ ques and other inland operations. Radar Observer/Rivers This three-day course is designed to give students a basic understanding of how radar works. It features sections on how to recognize moving contacts, communication between vessels and vessel traffic service proce­ dures. Designed primarily for mariners who work on ferries and other boats which only operate in rivers, the class also includes practical training in radar observa­ tion and use. in this two-week course is aimed at equipping tugboat engineers with the basic skills associated with diesel engine troubleshoot­ ing, diagnosis and repair. Specific topics include safety, tuneup procedures and as­ sociated adjustments, engine overhaul procedures (including cylinder heads, valve operating gear, piston assemblies and run­ ning gear, cylinders and structural framework, and various acces­ sory drives) and the troubleshoot­ ing and maintenance of various supporting systems including in­ take, exhaust, cooling, lube oil, starting and fuel injection. Skills in the use of precision measuring instruments, special­ ized tools and diagnostic equip­ ment are emphasized. Eiectricai Designed for experienced tug­ boat engineers who have little or no formal electrical training, this two-week course is structured to equip the engineer with those skills associated with electrical plant troubleshooting, main­ tenance and repair. Specific topics, covered both through practical and classroom instruction, include electrical safety, basic electrical theory, bat­ teries, generators, electrical dis­ tribution systems and hardware, lighting, electric motors and motor controls, electric meters, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, circuit faults and troubleshooting techniques, and rotating machinery maintenance and repair. Hydraulics Engineroom Familiarization 0xm' -J • •• .•,•;•'• .^'. • Designed for prospective tug­ boat engineers, this two-week class provides instruction in the following areas: engineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature, piping system hardware, afunctional description of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated piping systems, iplant operations and watchkeeping, and safe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. Diesel Engine Maintenance A combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction This two-week course iotherwise relatively experienced tug­ boat engineers who have little or no formal training in hydraulics. A mixture of hands-on instaiction and classroom lectures is aimed at equipping the engineer with those skills associated with hydraulic equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. Specific topics include safety, basic hydraulic theory, hydraulic oils, hydraulic pumps and motors, actuators, control valves, hydraulic system piping and ac­ cessories^ and hydraulic systems and associated schematics. In- employers, this four-week course is mandatory for all upgraders. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the sealift operations and maintenance endorsement con­ sists of hands-on training and classroom work covering under­ way replenishment, helicopter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundet>erg School certificate of graduation will fc>e issued. eluded will be a functional description of the various tugboat hydraulic equipment applications, as well as a systems approach to troubleshooting. Welding The objective of this two-week class, designed for experienced tugboat engineers, is to provide the engineer with welding skills needed to accomplish temporary or emergency repairs while under­ way, as well as assist in planned boat or barge maintenance. Topics covered via practical training and classroom instruction include welding safety; oxyacetylene operations of cut­ ting, welding and brazing; and stick electrode welding (AC and DC). The various welding posi­ tions and weld types are covered, along with applications of steel welds and structural members, with an emphasis on typical tug­ boat or barge repairs. DDE/Limited License Preparation This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and onthe-job training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill preven­ tion, and small boat operations. Stu­ dents also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchor­ ing operations. Also covered are selection of ab­ sorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Oil Spill Safety Recertlflcatlon Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hpur hazardous materials (hazmat) courses and who must be annual­ ly recertified, this one-day class includes a regulatory oven/iew of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminol­ ogy, medical monitoring instru­ ments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. First Aid and CPR knowledge of thechemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practi­ cal training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. Advanced Firefighting After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the twoweek course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads forfirefighting. The class covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units. Students also study how to in­ spect and service various ship­ board fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, par­ ticipants review the role of the SlU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SlU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full infor­ mation on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bar­ gaining agreements. •j. i r; •• '•• General Physical Fitness '- Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certifi­ cate from the American Red Cross. The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.flag fleet physically-fit crewmem­ bers, the SlU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are in­ dividually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight. Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to Basic Firefighting gain, lose or maintain body The basic firefighting course weight. Aerobic and swimming srovides students with general programs also are available. The two-week curriculum preparing students to take the exam for Designated Duty En­ gineer consists of both classroom instruction and practical training in all aspects of the duties of the tugboat engineer. System and component theory, operating pro­ cedures, maintenance and repair techniques and tcpubleshooting are emphasized,f Main propulsion plant instruc­ tion includes diesel engine theory and construction, watch opera­ tions and engine maintenance, engine governing and automat­ ion, fuel injection, starting and reversing, intake and exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems, as well as reduction gears, clutch­ ing, shafting and propellers. Auxiliary equipment instruction includes piping systems, pumps and compressors, heat ex­ changers, hydraulics and pneumatics, steering systems, deck machinery, boilers, refrigeration and aif conditioning equipment, evaporators, basic electricity, generators and motors, switchboards, batteries and electrical maintenance. Additional instruction is offered in all aspects of engineering Students leam to use the proper protective equipment for handling safety. hazardous materials. • a?:'' my. A". W t • -Ci- : • -m ?• '• ' '' '• ' �.;:^ V •'•'. A:; 18 •••'"• DECEMRER1994 SOFARERSLOG he following is the course schedule for the entire new year _ Janu^ through December 1995 of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. . The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the inudstry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harrj^^undwerg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. i ju Additionally, once an upgrader takes a class or classes at the Lundeberg School, he or she will not be permitted to take additional upgrading classes before showing proof of at least 90 days' seatime since completing the previous course(s). Please note that students should check in the Friday before their course s start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning ot the start dates. T Start Date Course QMED-Any Rating Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration Technician Certification FiremanAVaterlender 5|S$Arf: & Oiler Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine Electrical Maintenance U Power Plant Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance Refrigeration Systems & Maintenance Refrigerated Containers Welding •• ^ ^ - : J. v..i^ :J Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ' ' \ " Sealift Operations and Maintenance Date of Completion April? January 16 November 3 August 14 March 20 April 14 July 3 July 28 September 25 October 20 (to be announced) May 1 August 7 February 20 June 5 October 9 January 9 May 22 July 31 March 13 January 9 April 24 July 17 March 27 September 11 August28 July 14 October 20 March 24 July? November 10 February 17 June 30 September 8 April 21 February 17 June 2 August 25 April 7 September 22 October 6 April 24 February 20 April 24 October 23 May 19 March 17 May 19 November 17 Course Able Seaman Bridge Management (Sbipbandling) Lifeboatman . r f . ..v . Limited License/License Prep. Radar ObserverAJnlimited Date of Completion January 16 July 31 February 6 April 24 July 17 October 9 January 2 July 17 July 3 September 25 January 23 February 27 April 10 May 22 July 3 August 14 September 25 April 7 October 20 February 17 May 5 July 28 October 20 January 13 July 28 August 11 November 3 February 3 March 10 April 21 June 2 July 14 August 25 October 6 SaMy Specialty fkmses Course Advanced Firefighting Oil Spill Safety Recertification Start Date March 6 September 11 January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 20 September 21 October 19 August 11 June 5 October 9 January 2 Januai^JO February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 June 19 July 17 Augustl4 Septemberll October 9 November 6 June 30 November 3 January 27 February 24 March 24 April 21 May 19 June 16 July 14 August 11 Septembers October 6 Novembers December! 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Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Study Skills Course Start Date January 30 Mayl August 22 Adult Basic Education (ABE) and January 30 English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3 June 5 September 5 GED Preparation Date of Completion April 21 July 21 November 10 March 24 May 26 July 28 October 27 Date of Completion March 17 September 22 January 26 February 23 < Recertification Programs Steward Recertification Start Date March 30 April 27 May 25 June 22 July20 September 21 October 19 August 7 Session! S^ion U Session in January 30 June.5 September 5 March 24 July 28 October 27 ^ -V. y V- - • ' • �• ;• DECEMBER 1994 1!W*J '•W SEAFMSRS LOG •li::i^-'' 19 M9^ tSi* SEASON'S FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS, PENSIONERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS The holiday greetings appearing on this page and the fotlowuing three pages are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the individual sending the message. The Seafarers LOG joins unth those appearing below in extending season's greetings to all Seafarers and their families. Happy Holidayt! To my loving husband, LIto Mahal, love is everything we share together because to me, love is and always will be you. 1 miss you so much, and even though we are miles apart, you are always thought of this holiday and a ways. Enjoy your Christmas and I will see you next year. Happy 12th aimiversary, Mahal. And thank you for the best 12 years of my life. Always, Minda (Luzviminda V. Acosta) To my family, In-laws and friends It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays with the people I care about most. Wishing you all the best and God bless. Love, Sonny R. Acosta TomywIfeLydIa Merry Christmas. I'll be coming home soon. 1 miss you. Hugs and kisses. Sonny R. Acosta To Jennifer Hussong Hi, cutie pie. Happy Holidays!!! RoyAldanese To all SlU brothers and sisters Happy holidays and best wishes toeveryone. May 1995 be a prosperous and eventful year for all. Remember, support the union and upgrade as soon as possible. Nat Allin To all active and retired mariners Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. Wishing you and your families the best happy holidays. PeteM.Amper To all my brothers and sisters May you have the best of the holidays with unity, love and compassion, culminating in a prosperous New Year. SalAquia ToallLNGs My family and 1 wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sal, Una, Tony, Sal and Elizabetta Aquia To Peter Bean Happy New Year! Are you still on this planet? Call and leave a message and your ad­ dress. I'm in the book in Asheville, N.C. Stephen Argay To all my Seafaring brothers and sisters I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year in '95. Fair weather to you all and good seas as well. Cheers!! Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon To Keith Bennett We are thinking of you this holiday season. We'll have you home for Christmas next year. Merry Christmas. Love you, Karen, Bobbie, Leslie and Emery Bennett To Cheryl Campbell and family Merry Christmasand Happy New Year to the whole household in Byrdstown, Tenn. Kenneth "Sweetpea" Biddle TotheBolewareBoys Our prayers and love are with you always. Be careful and return home safe. The Boleware family To everyone Sending holiday cheer to all of our friends! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a 1995 filled with health, happiness and smooth sailing. God bless you all. Frank and Cynthia Bolton To Alfonso D. BombHa Jr. To nty loving husband, Al, and brotherJessie. We all wish you both a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Love and Kisses, Claire (Clarita U. Bombita) To all retired GLD members and port agents Reminiscing about the good old days from 1961 through 1981! Wishing you the quiet beauty of a peaceful, joyous holiday with the ones you love. Merry Christmas! Gerry Borozan To Steamboat Annie I hope to make the coming' years as special for you as you have made the past years for me. Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year! Tugboat Tim (Brenno) To Tugboat Tim Merry Xmas and happy twelfth anniversary to the man who has captured my heart and given me a beautiful home. Happy New Year, Timbo. Love you! Steamboat Ann (Brermo) To Chuck and Josle Menard Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my wonderful parents in Ogdensburg, New York. Hope to see you soon.Take care and we love you! Anna Brenno To Peter Wllmoth Thanks for the good time 1 had with you at Turtle Bay and the merry memories. Philip Brochrum TotheARC Thanks for my sobriety,just for today! Happy New Year! It works, if you work it. So work it, you are worth it! Danny A. Brown To brothers and sisters of the sea, especially Kurt Bruer Happy holidays and good sailing. May the wind be always at your back. George Bruer To John K. Parker I'll be thinking of you over every day of the holiday season. You're my one and only lacrosse player, so don't worry. Love and miss you. Cathy (Bums) To the family of 3rd asst. engineer (In memory) 1 shipped out on the Liberty ship SS Edward H. Crockett on 7/20/44 for Murmansk, Russia. We arrived OK. When we left Russia, after two days at sea we were hit by a torpedo in the #4 hatch aft. The ship sank. Our only casualty was the 3rd asst. engineer. He was trapped in the engineroom and went down with the ship. He was getting married on our retuin to New York. He had raised a fiery red beard for the occasion. My heart goes out to his family for their great loss. That was 50 years ago but something I'll never forget. 1 would like to wish his family a very happy holiday season. Sincerely, George E. Bush ToTomCasey We love you and miss you. Wish you were here for the holidays in Fieldon, 111. Merry Christmas. Mary, J.R., Charles Jr., Angela and Laura (Casey) To Donna DeCesare,Tommy, MIkey, Dana, Kria, Eddie and the Geminicrew Have a wild and crazy Christmas wherever you all are! Donna, I've been trying to reach you. Call me at (412) 869-9321 in December. Hope you all get what you want this year! Merry Christmas. Love, Judi Chester To Dana, PattI, Dominique and George Here's wishing all of you a warm and wonderful Christmas and great New Year's celebration! With love, Judi Chester To my wife, Mrs. Jo Chrlstensen; friends Joe Ro^ & Red, Theresa & Charlie and Jo Ann & Stan Wishing y'all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Miss you and love you, your husband and friend, Chris (Robert A. Christensen) To all Seafarers 1 wish you all the best holiday season ever and a happy, prosperous New Year. Willie Cichocke To all Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the LOG office and all brotherSeaf^ers from oneold seaman who began going to sea at age 14. I'm presently retired and gardening at age86. My best wishes to you all. Domenic Cito and family To Miss Betty 1 asked Santa to bring you something very special because you are very special. We love you. Jioia (deLeon) and Sergio Castellanos To Georgia and Brent Nelson Merry Xmas to you both. I hope '95 brings you all tire love and happiness '94 brought me. Love, Jioia (deLeon) To Gloria Mellulsh Merry Xmas, girlfriend. Where are you and what are you doing? Can't wait to see you! Love, Jioia (deLeon) To Kevin Wray Hope you have a great holiday—just the way you like it. Well, we will miss you anyway. Brenda Delia To the oldtimers Season's greetings to Johnny Muyco, John Mitt6, George Sing and all my friends—^Jake Dusich, Juan Laguana, Dave Nunn, Cecil Gates and to those oldtimers who made the SIU what it is today. Lee de Parlier ti. '-I--':-"";.; ToJohnHoltschlag Happy holidays from your family on Bainbridge. XXX from your mother-in-law. Neil Dietz To Noel Lay Best wishes. We really miss you—from all the guys at Mama's. Neil Dietz To Brian Hulstrom (class #527) Good job with the Manitou. See you on the high seas. Merry Xmas. Chris Edwean (class If501) To Trainee Class #501 Happy New Year from Domenic Cito. Merry Christmas, guys! Write me at 1012 To Mike Ortiz LaBlonde Lane, Apt. 102, Hurley, W1 54534. Happy holidays, Mike. Haven't seen you in a Chris Edwean very long time. Hope you and your wife are doing fine. Always thinlung of you guys. Best wishes. To Joyce Ellis A warm and happy holiday greeting to the Your friend, woman who fills my life with so much joy and Fred Collins happiness. Season's greetings with love!! To Pernell Cook Sr. Albert Ellis Merry Christmas, dad. To all my friends We miss having you here to catch our balls. If you ever wish for a friend's advice, take And catching our bikes before we fall. this one: Upgrade at Piney Point. You are the greatest dad of all. UiisA. Escobar To us you will always stand ten feet tall. Love you with all our hearts, your triplets, To my beautiful daughters Pemell, Racquell and Lovell (Cook) Although 1 may be thousands of miles away from you on Christmas, you will be on my mind To Dawn andCarley Cooper with love. And I'm sending Santa with toys for Merry JChristmaS. I love you both very you to play with. Love, Dad (Uds Escobar) much!! Jason Cooper To all my family In Colombia To Loren Dekett Today 1 love you all more than yesterday but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We less than tomorrow. Sorry this is the 15th miss you IM Christmas without you. Love, Jason, Dawn and Carley Cooper Luis A. Escobar To Bobby Selzer,Maryann, Jack, Jack and KerTo Paula Evans mett 1 would give you the world if I could; you The crew of the Overseas Philadelphia have given so much love and support, our future wishes you the best holiday season to you and will be wonderful. Merry Christmas. your families. Happy holidays to all! Lonnie Evans Fred Collins and Patrick Coppola To Nlko, Trlcla, Lukas and Daniel Merry Christmas, my special children. I love To all Seafarers In the SlU May Christmas bring the biggest gift—the you all with my whole heart. Happy, happy Brotherhood of the Sea. Merry Christmas and holidays! Love, Daddy (Lonnie Evans) Happy New Year. May 1995 bring more ships and jobs. To Donald Dates Gerald Corelli and family Merry Christmas, brother! Drop me a line! I hope you're happy and have discovered there's a To Patrick Olln Pat, remember that party we had with Peter future full of happiness and opportunity. God and Philip? Those encounters will give us bless, brother. Lonnie Evans memories of our lifetimes!! Jack CUrtis To Anthony Evans Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday and Happy New Year! Love, Mom and Dad. Donna and Mike (Evans) ToJohn''Dirtch''DeBos Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 'Thinking of you. With love, your wife, To Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald Jeanne (De Bos) May you have a very Merry Christmas and a ToTony DeClcco Happy New Year. I'11 be thinking of you although Have a good holiday at work. I'll be thinking I won't be there. of you. Your brother, John F. Fitzgerald Joey (Joseph M. DeCicco) To mom. Dee Dee and Jason To SimeonF.Ureta Yokosuka is a lot different from Honolulu, isn't it? May all your wishes come true this, yoitf Happy and healthy holiday greetings. All our love. God bless. first Xmas in Japan. Miss and love you. The Flaspoller family Jioia (deLeon) '•Jk �20 DECEMRER1S94 SEAFARERS LOG ToJeffLaLande Best wishes and greetings to my favorite riephew, Jeff, and his family and friends. God bless you always. Richard W. Forgays To Brian Fountain Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. We're glad you're home, we're glad you're near. Christmas makes us happy as you can see When daddy's home and not at sea. Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily (Fountain) JottielTBGroton Happy holidays and a safe New Year to the captain and crew. . The Fountain family To ail Seafaring members and their families May the holidays be joyous and happy times and the New Year be prosperous and healthy. God bless. Merry Christmas. Bobby Garcia To Mary Lou Lopez Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mary Lou. Looking forward to seeing you during the holidays. R.A. Garcia To all crews—aboard ship and ashore I am retired and miss the ships of 40 years ago. To all seamen, I hope you and yours have a happy holiday. And to all my old seamen friends who are retired, don't put off writing in for the vote for H.R. 4003. It's so important. Sidney Gamer To Brande, Dockery and Weegie Best of wishes to you and your families. See all of you in Reno. I love you all. Merry Christmas. Rebecca Gaytan To Ray, Sylvia and mom Best of holiday wishes to my beautiful fami­ ly. Thank you for all of your support and love. I love you all. Hello, daddy, we love you. Rebecca Gaytan To Rebecca Gayton To my precious sister, congratulations on becoming a merchant mariner and SIU member. I am so proud of you. I love you. Ray Gayton To Antoinette Strauch To my confidante and my sister. Thank you for your friendship, love and support. Ray Gayton To Antonia Gayton, my mom and friend Thank you for supporting me in my decision to become a merchant mariner. And thanks for the care packages. I love you. Ray Gayton To Scott, Samuel Mclntyre, Richard Larsen and ManeyWedell Merry Christmas, Scott. I hope you are enjoy­ ing life as a QMED. Samuel, thank you so much for introducing me to the SIU and to this world of travel. Richard, Merry Christmas. I love and miss you. Maney, thank you for keeping in touch and for your friendship. Ray Gayton To Klmberly Clark Merry Christmas. We love you and we miss you. Ray Gayton and Denise Akenson To Chris Mosley, Luis Gonzales, Romeo Qungua Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Clodualdo Eddie Gomez To Sixto Rodriguez and family, Monserrate and Luz Maria Saliva, and Mariano Gonzalez and family Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my friends. William Gonzalez To friends and shipmates I wanted to take this chance to say how much I enjoyed sailing around this huge planet with all of you. The Iriends I made in the few years I was in the union will be remembered and missed. I am attending college in California and will be transferring to a university soon (unbelievable!). 1 also wanted to thank the SIU for guiding me in the right direction and tuming my life around. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (p.s. Always remember the Sea-Land Shining Star!) Bill Gordon To John Russell Here I am over in England with a pint of ale, Don't you wish you had one right now! Have fun sailing over the holidays. Claude (Flash) Gordon To all Seafarers and their families Keep Christmas in your heart always. God bless you all. Love, The Gordian family To our wonderful children who are the special gifts from God Wishing God's greatest blessings throughout this season and your lives. Eula and Earl Gray Sr. Earl N. and Eula L. Gray wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Mrs. Eula L. Gray Wishing you eternal joy because you're God's gift to humanity who has given joy to others during your life. From your husband with love. Earl Nelson Gray Sr. To EarlN. Gray Jr. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eula Lee Gray To Earl N. Gray Sr., Captain Moore and Captain Gillespie The Gray family wishes you, and all workers on the Overseas Ohio, a happy holiday season. Eida L Gray To Mr. and Mrs. Ben Guttierez, Mr. and Mrs. Duseck Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Romy Luinancan, Spranza Brods, Cardel Dunn, Pat Lynch,Jim Anderson, Marcos and David Denizac Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Hang on for more years to come. Eddie Gomez ToTomGrosskurth So how is your Christmas out at sea? I am home drinking a few brews in the local pub. I'll have one for you. Have a Merry Christmas. Your bro, John Grosskurth To SIU passengershipAf/anf/ccrewmembers Holiday greetings to all former steward department members. Walter Grosvenor To the Hanshe family Greetings my friends—the beast will return!! Happy holidays. I wish I could join the family gathering. Hope all is well. From aboard the LNG To Rodney J. Pence Loads of wishes for holiday cheer and plenty Capricorn, of happiness all through the year. Merry Chris Hanshe Christmas and Happy New Year. ToShari Sandra, Bill and Jackson family It's been another wonderful year with you Hope to be with you New Year's and for another To Terry Jacobsen Have a very Mer^ Christmas, daddy. We great year. I love you. love you! From you "lil' buddies," Lee(Hardman) Travis and Trent Jacobsen To Kevin Harris To SIU members worldwide Daddy, this is our second Christmas apart. Season's greetings to all my friends and ac­ But you're always in my heart. Love, quaintances this holiday season. Emily Joy Harris Joseph A. Jauregui To Michael Keith Sr. Sony that you couldn't be with us. Never To Fred J. Jensen All our love is with you this Christmas and forgotten. We'll have ours when you get back. we miss you very much. Take care and "Merry Have a safe trip. We love you. Christmas." We love you. Norma Higginbotham Sandra and Charles Jensen To the Hill family of Texas May God bless you all and let's remember our Savior's birth. Merry Christmas, all. I love y'all dearly. Billy Hill To Rhandele H. Dusich Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, Mommy (Darlene Hill) To Mike and Rosario Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Dionisio Muycoand Leonard Ching and family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Darlene Hill and Jake Dusich To Da Perry Ghana family Merry Xmas and all that good stuff to all of you. I'll be in after the New Year. Love and Aloha, your sista, Jonelle Kealoha (Perry) To Gloria Keith, James Keith III, Bubba, Pat Smith and Mike Keith I wish all my family a happy holiday, and I To the crew of the PresidentElsenhower send love to you all,and may we dl have a Happy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! New Year. Datlene Hill James C. Keith Jr. To Keith Hofier ToTerrI Merry Christmas. I love you around the world I know you're used to Loosy-Goosy, but you and back again forever and ever. Wishing you better shape up or ship out!!! Ha Ha Ha. Merry lots of pleasant thoughts for the holidays and Christmas!! always. I miss you and can't wait for you to get Hugo Kenyan home and celebrate. Love always, To all Seafarers, union officials and office "Sunshine" (Dawn Hofier) workers To Keith Hofier Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas Happy holidays. We wish we could be with and Happy New Year. Also smooth sailing into you for the holidays and always. We love you. the New Year. P.S., also, all the best to my retired Love, friends and buddies. Sal and Pugs Hofier Stanislaw Kolasa To Keith Hofier Daddy, I love you and miss you. Have safe, To Mr. G at PIney Point A very special hello. May God bless you happy holidays. Love, your first bom. always for your kindness and understanding of Little Hofier life. Once again, thank you, To Uncle Matt Theresa Krause Merry Christmas, Uncle Matt. We miss you. We love you. To all of the past aiidpresent friends of Joseph Jess, Jake and Joe (Holley) L Krause Sr. To Matthew K.Holley We wish to all a very happy holiday and a Wishing you a safe and happy holiday better 1995. May God grant peace to a wonderful wherever you are. Miss you! husband and father, Joseph L. Krause Sr., who Mom and Dad (Fred and Leita passed away March 19,1993. Holley), Ruth and kids Theresa, Joseph Jr., Joann, Elizabeth and Leonard Krause and family To Eddy Brown Happy holidays to my dear friend, Mr. Ed, on To Babe, Kay and families I will try to make it, or make it up. I love you the Innovator. Love, all! Have a merry and happy year! Y.F.STY.F.N. Charlie Howell Ralph Kurpeski ToBillEckles Christmas to me is the birthday of the one who died so I could live.-Jesus, thankjyoii for loving me that much. And in the prayer^ God let me just thank you again for putting a man like Bill Eckles in my life, because it's the heart of this kind of man that could only come from above. This man has given me tools to walk the To friends and enemies alike kind of life that men walk that have dignity, "What a long, strange trip this has been." rigorous honesty, peace, love and a sound mind. From a rise to power and a fall from grace, I'm I can never thank you enough for helping me gain and keeping the faith. a new set of values. I love you. Bill. Your brother still kicking B.D. Humes for etemity. Chuck Haller To all seamen Happy holiday greetings, and have the best of To Kenneth E. Hallman health. My Christmas Wish for You: Rosie and Addie Hunt I wish you joy, I wish you peace, To the membership and retired shipmates I wish you happiness. Happy holidays! But most of all Harry Huston I wish you love. Always, your wife. Sue (Hallman) To the officials in Wilmington, New York, head­ quarters, everyone in Piney Point and Brother To Holly Kear and Sister Seafarers Hi, honey bunny. Happy Thanksgiving and a Season's best to you and yours! Hope your year was as good as mine while sailing on board Merry Christmas. Donald Irvine the Thompson Pass, a good crew and a good ship. Happy New Year to you all, and may it be a good To Holly Kear one! Hi, Holly Dolly. Merry Christmas. Bob Hamil Vid^ Irvine . . * VP To Dan Duncan The very best to you, Dan. Stephen Judd To Petra, Melanie, Kurtis and Natalie I miss you all and love you with all my heart! Have a Merry Xmas, happy birthdays and happy, safe New Year! Love you more with each day! Ralph Kurpeski To Stephanie Torres Here's wishing you a happy holiday season. We will miss the good food and holiday meals. Gary Lackey To a lot of good men Holiday greetings to all my old seafaring friends. Would be great to hear from you. Call (704)568-3542. Jean LaCorte To Eric Lament Campbell Happy holidays,sweetheart! I miss you today and every day... and I can't wait to see you again. Forever yours, XXOO. I love you always, Cherie (Laurence) *o •*«S1 &:j .-•.-i-.U �.-^- .'-:ut-;«.vji-.v.--.-ji..V.-^ ..J4 -i; flGCEMSfff 1994 kf«J SBAFAKRSLOe &•:; ??• To all Seafarers and employees of the union and the LOG Warm season's greetings, in memory of Frank Lebda. EUzaheth Lebda and son, David To Joel When I look at the water and pray to God at night, I wish in my heart you were hoidine me tight. Thinking about the times we share. Looking at pictures, holding you dear. And even though there's a possibility of you not being home on Christmas day, I'll look up at the stars and substitute the snowflakes kissing my cheeks. Looking forward to each day. Nearer and closer to you again. Kasandra Lechel 1 To friends Christmas and New Year greetings to all my friends from the former New York, New Haven, Hartford RR. Henry L. Lee To Mrs. Josephine Leo To my dear wife, thank you for the 26 |?est holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking forward to many more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, Tony Leo To my daughter Francesca TTie last eight Christmases since you were bom have been the best. Merry Xmas. Love; your daddy, Tony Leo To Judy and Puppy Lewis and the kids Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I missy'all. Richard L. Lewis To JIM A. Kennedy Sorry I can't be home for Christmas again. I hope you have a good Christmas in Ohio. Love, Lindsay (Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr.) To Jaclyn Danielle Lindsay Some day I'll be home for Christmas. Sorry I missed another one. Merry Christmas. Love from your dad. Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr. To all Seafarers May God bless you and your family during this holiday season. And may your seas always be calm. Kermett Mangram andfamily To Sheila Newell and Darrayl Marshall Jr. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my loved ones. Darravl Marshall Sr. To Brett Chandler Newsome Merry Christmas to a wonderful man and Seafarer in my life. Merry Christmas to you, Brett, and to all seafarers. With all my love, Melissa Martin ToFalselMawarl I miss you, my cousin, and I hope we meet again after the holidays. Take care of yourself. Your cousin, Munir Mawari To the English teacher at the Lundeberg School Your student, Munir Mawari, says hi to you and happy holidays. I am going to see you again at school very soon. Munir Mawari To all my former shipmates on Sea-Land,Water­ man SS Co. ships and the SS Atlaittlc I send best wishes for the New Year. I now live in a small town in Delaware, five miles from Marcus Hook, with my wife of 37 years. The SIU was very good to me and my children and when I see an SIU ship going up river to Philly, it brings back many fond memories of my seafaring days. If Bill Burkeshould see this greeting, pleasewrite me at 3113 W. Brandywine Ave., Claymont, Del. 19703. Carl "Mac" McDaniel To Floyd Felix, George Pino and Oakland SeaLand shoregang Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all and their families. May God bless. Gerald McEwen To Timothy W.McGee Merry Christmas,Timothy "Bo" McGee. We have coiled up our ropes and anchored out wait­ ing on your return home! A lighthouse shines as a steadfast beacon on a wintry night, showing the way home over the stormy sea! John 1:15 "And the light shineth in darkness." Mom and dad and family (McGee) &« To all who know me I would like to say hello to all my old co­ workers around the Houston and Galveston area. I would also like to say hello to Jerry and Morma McGee and Maty McGee. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Timothy McGee fmmi To Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gibbons Happy holiday greetings to you and your new bride. I wish you both all the happiness in your newly marital bliss, and everlasting love. TerranceReed To all my brothers at sea May the seas be calm and the wind behind To Tom Kilbride you. May the stars be bright to guide you on this I'm sorry you're away for the holidays this Xmas night. Wishing you and your families a year. I wish you were here or I was there. Let's Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Miss you just remember last Christmas and pray that next all. Am now living in the Catskill Mts., N.Y. year we will be together. I miss you very, very Billy Reid much. Please have the best Christmas you can have (and a happy birthday, too) and know how To Bobby Gene McMlchael much I love and miss you. Everyone sends their Wish you would contact me this Christmas. love. We have lost Charles and Vemon since we last Eyleen OKelly corresponded. Your sister, • June Renfrow To ttie captain, officers and crew on the Gfobaf Sentinel To Carlton D. Richardson Ho! Ho! Ho! Wishing you all a very Merry Hopefully, I'll be meeting you under the Tim McGee and his dad send their holiday Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hoping the mistletoe this Christmas but, if not, remember I greetings to all Seafarers. project went according to schedule, and you are love you! I'll keep the lights burning *til you back in port for the holidays! And "Yes" there is come home. Merry Christmas, babe. Your "lady To Steve Judd a Santa Claus — Global Sentinel! in waiting," Thanks, Steve, for all your help when I was Roxanne Olson Tina (Richardson) in the hospital, when I needed your help the most. To all SIU members To Randy Beacham Merry Xmas, Happy New Year. Happy holidays to my son Joseph and family. Meiry Christmas"old" friend. Ronald and Virginia McGrajfey And also to all active and retired Seafarers. Carlton, Tina, Teresa To passenger ship PuertoRico shipmates 1951Season's greetings to Jim Foti and Steve Carr. and Amber Richardson 1952, Ed Mooney, George McCartney, Martin, M "Olie" Olson To/Vorf/ier/yls/andand NATCO and three who made chief: Murphy, Wingate and To Howard M.Deeter and family Merry Christmas! Frank Merry Xmas. More t-shirts on the way. Tina Richardson andfamily Best wishes always. Sandra (Oswald) Kenneth Alexander McLeo^ To Harry Jones and Andre Gee and Sal To Ann and Mike Oswald May you and your families have a Merry To Kathy Parent Merry Xmas, mom and Mike. Love, Christmas and the best of New Years. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Walt and Sandra (Oswald) Frank Ridrigs Love, Mac (Tom McNeills) ToKerryT.RobySr. Your job takes you away from us a lot, but I To Jim Miller and Buck Mercer know you do it all for us. We just want you to Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. know we appreciate you and all your hard work. Edward Merchant To my wife, Teresa Paradise, and family We wish you the best possible holiday season Wish I could be home with you for the ever. May God bless you, my love, and keep you To all my salty buddies, especially Paul Russell, hplidays. Love and miss you very much. Merry always safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Danny Marcus, Frank Adams, Coy Harrington, Xmas and Happy New Year! Love always, Allen Garfinkel and Mike Dunn. Year. We love you. I love you more and more Dana Paradise Best wishes and season's greetings. Peace. every second. Jessica and Kerry send their greet­ Danny Miller ings and love too. Your wife. To Mary Claire and Shirley Let me say Merry Christmas and Happy Mignonette, Jessica To Tony Leo and PRMMI shoregang, Elizabeth, and Kerry Roby Jr. Peaceful New Year. Please take care because I N.J. Greetings to Anthony Leo and members of really care and love you both. Love and misses. Mom (Helen Porel) the PRMMI shoregang. Happy holidays toall the gang. God bless you all. Happy New Year. To Tony Leo Anthony Minors Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Holiday greetings to all the shore gang. To my Indian Giver (Skip) Peter and Lee Patrick May you have the strength of eagles' wings, faith and courage to fly to new heights and the To Shelton Mathews wisdom of the universe to carry you there. Merry You're the best. We both wish you a very Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lynda Morgan Mike Peck and Dean Compton To all members To my wife, Christina, son, friends and mates Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all, Happy holidays. To my son, best of luck in especially former Baker Whiteley and Curtis Bay school at Dean College. Merry Christmas and Towing crews in Baltimore. Happy New Year to you all!!! Charles W. Morris Spiridon Perdikis To Jason Parker To DawnPInkham Somehow the imagination is more exciting Merry Christmas, honey. I'm looking for­ than real life. Also, a person's imperfections ward to being home this year with you. I love you make them special. very much. (P.S., Merry Christmas to all my David Mullenberg fellow Seafarers.) Love, Mark Pinkham To Dakota Neff Merry Christmas! May God watch over you and keep you safe, healthy and happy while I am away. I love you heart and soul. Mommy (Cheryl Neff) To mom, dad and Melissa On this holiday, I wish you all the best. You are all in ray thoughts and I love you. God bless you all. Brett Newsome To SIU Staff and members Happy holidays to members all over the world. Thanks for your fight to maintain the slogan of our union: unity makes strength. To my retired brothers of the 1940s, our fight was not in vain. God bless you. I love you all. Nick the Greek (C. Nick Nickerson) To Cat Barber Hey sista, where are you? I'll be home for the holidays. Call me from wherever you may be. Miss you lots!! When's the wedding? Unny O'Brien ToJIola You crazy bag lady! Thanks for the laughs. You made life a lot easier. Have a great holiday. See you in January, hopefully. Keep on singin'. Linda O'Brien To Sergio Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? (repeat) What can I say but thanks. You're the best. Happy holidays. Marshmallow - L. O'Brien To Jocelyn C. Octavlano Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year to my lovely Jocelyn and adorable daughters, Veena and Steffi. Wish to be home this Christmas. Lots of love. Pop Pop (G.A. Octaviano) To Mr. and Mrs. Deograclas CusI and Family Greetings from Alaska to everybody in 46th and 43rd Ave., Tatay, Inay, Beth, Boy, Rose, Kuya, Emon, Ati Mercy, Nene Michelle, Veena, Steffi and Mamsy. Love, Pop Pop. (G.A. Octaviano) To mom,Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and Aunt Florence Mabuhay from the Philippines, and from the land of smiles, I would like to wish my family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William George Rackley To Vincent F.Coss Season's greetings from the Philippines and may I wish you, your wife and children a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 1995. William G. Rackley To Nelson (Chico) Rodriguez and Brian Sandlin Chico, Mabuhay to my old friend, and from Angeles City, P.I., may I wish my partner in crime a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Brian, Mabuhay, my good SIU brother. William (P.I.) Rackley To Ed Desoucey and MIchell Santana Ed, to my Seafarer brother who was a bless­ ing this year. Merry Christmas and .a great and Happy New Year from the Philippines. Michell, I'd like to wish my good friend and classmate of class 367 Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from the Philippineis. William (Red) Rackley To Florence M. Rudnicki Season's greetings from the Hiilippines. And I would like to wish my dear aunt a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill Rackley To William Lee "Red" Rackley I'd like to wish my father, who sails with me on every ocean, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill (Red) Rackley To Mrs. Newton Rader Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.Love, Evan Rader .•Sii Greetings from the Roby family: Mig­ nonette, Kerry Sr., Jessica and Kerry Jr. To the Serrano family Our holiday wish to you is for each and every one of you to have a very blessed and Merry Christmas. We miss you and look forward to holidays our families can share together. The Ruiz family To Seafarersnear and far Season's greetings to all ashore and at sea. May the New Year bring fair winds and follow­ ing seas, prosperity and good health and a strong future for the U.S. merchant marine. May God bless all. Henry Salles To Claudia Saltz Here's hoping my new wife and her family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you and miss you lots. Hope to lie home soon. Love, George (Saltz) To John Baker Boy, have a Merry Xmas. How was Piney Point? George Saltz To Great Lakes tugmen It's been a good year for us all. I hope you and all your family members are blessed the coming year. Thanks for being a brother in this union. Juan Motown Sanchez ToJohnBumgamer Thinking about all the wonderful Christmases we have spent together and wishing you could be with us now. May you have calm seas and fair winds. Ellen Sanders and Sarah, Jer and Tommy 21 �22 DECEMBER 1994 SEt^MBRSlO^i To my wife, Cindy M. Sandven, and kids A s{^ial day for God. And may He look over my family and Seafarers at Ghristmas. We do our part by going to sea to stand up at war or at peace. At the end, God will understand, but others will not remember the Seafarers. Samson O. Sandven To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanfilippo and my wife, Robin Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love and peace and health. Dominic Sanfilippo Tp Grace and Aiyssa Sardone To Grace and Aiyssa, the most important people in the world to me. Hope you have a special Xmas and New Year. Love always, Michael Sardone To Nikki Riborozo Happy holidays, Nikki. How's life on the Hawaii cruise ships? Sweetheart, when you get your "A" book, come to San Francisco. Merry Christmas. Peter Scheutz To retirees, union officials, shipmates, friends All the best in '95. PatSeager To Uncle Steve, Aunt Dominga and Steven Weall missyoualot! Hope wego down there soon. I had a lot of fun when Aunt Dominga and Steven were here. Aunt Doininga, thanks for being there for me. It seems we got closer than we ever were! I love you a lot! We all love and miss you. Love always. The Serrano family To my brother, Abdul Arhman, and my son, YasserShaibi Happy holidays to you and all friends. And a happy holiday to the SIU. Moses M. Shaibi To my ioying family:Pat, Kendel and Erin Although we will be apart this Xmas, know that you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. You're always my reason to smile. Love, B (Bradford H. Shelly) To SiUpersonnel, active and retired Seafarers Compliments of the season and a salute to the best union in America. Ricardo Siddons To Mrs. Espanoia Jackson Happy holidays to you and yours from a faithfu friend and your heartbeat. May this day be very special, just for you. With love, Ray F. Sims To all headquarters staff, Piney Point staff, union hail employeesand dear SIU friends Wishing once again each and everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I'll be thinking of y'all. Betty Smith To Gaiy Smith and family Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to come! Wish you and family could be with me, but since you can't, I want you to know that you will always have a place in my heart. Love, Mom (Betty Smith) To ail former "Erie-Lack" RR tugboat crews Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year. Orrin D. Smith and family To Spencer, Tausha and Terra Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope Santa is good to you. Don't forget Uncle Doug. Clyde Smith To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless us. Doug Smith To Chris and Brein Collins Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep in touch. May God bless you through the holidays. Doug Smith To Spencer Smith We love you, daddy. Thank you for taking such good care of us. May God continue lo bless us, especially on the building of our new dream home. Love you always, Tausha aiul Terra Smith ToVeronii^^ We-wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. The Smiths To ail our friends at the Houston hall We hope all your holiday wishes come true. And we wish you a very Happy New Year. The Smiths To ail the stars from Feaitherwind In port or at sea. Grandad will find your star over the holidays. Merry Christmas, Aldeberon, Shula, Cappella, Sirrus and Shedar. Merry Christmas, Kathi, Jennifer, Michael, Jason and Ashley. Jim Souci rmm^rn To Mike Stein We miss and love you very, very much. Hope to see you at Christmas. Have a safe trip. We'll be thinking of you always. Crissy and your beautiful daughter, Jessica Lynn Stein To Mary, Russell and Eileen Merry Christmas to you and the kittens. I'll see you shortly. T. Stevens To ail my friends and family near and far Happy holidays to my family and friends and all SIU people I have been blessed to have sailed with. May you all have beautiful holidays. If you're at home or at sea, be safe. Harry Stockman To Kevin Struzik Happy holidays to my husband. I love you so very much! You make my life worth living. Have a happy birthday, January 27. Love, Brenda (Struzik) To Mrs. Nancy Thomas, Ciaudio Thomas, Gunther Thomas and William Thomas Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. May all my family and friends and their families enjoy a wonderful holiday season. G.F. (Willie) Thomas To unionofficials, everyoneat Piney Point and the Brooklynhall All you great guys, have a healthy Xmas. Tom Tobias To ailthose who know me Peace and love always to my brothers and sisters everywhere. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. God bless!! James Tolan To Ed Porter Merry Christmas from all SIU members on the Sea-Land Performance. The good food and special things that you do will be missed this holiday season. Stephanie Torres ToAiidaTurko To my dear wife, I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, I miss you and love you. Wish I was there. Love always, Alek Turko To my wife, Aurea, BJ and newborn child Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year '95. May you have a good day, good luck and good health. I miss you all a lot. Dad (Jessie Ulibas) To Fiorencio P. Umaii Without you, Christmas will never be the same. But in port or at sea, wherever your ship will be, we wish you the best. The Umali sisters (Veronica, Lei and Ophel) To my loving daughters. Lei, Ophei and Veronica Hope this 1994 holiday season is the year we all expect it to be. Just always remember, I always love you whenever I am. Fiorencio P. Umali To my sons-in-law, Marcus and Jeremy Hoping you two will always love my two daughters as you love them now and throughout the holiday seasons of years to come. F.P. Umali To Simeon F.Ureta We all send our love, especially during the holiday season. Stay happy and healthy. The Ureta family To Charles NealMispagel Amor, you gave me feelings I never knew. You were heaven sent to me. What we share surpasses paradise. Christmas is looking in your Manny Wedell eyes! To Eiiie, Frank and Sarah Wilcox Hilda Thanks for being such a wonderful wife, son To the crew of the Tug Cougar and daughter. Happy holidays to my family and Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! all union members. Wolfe Robert Wilcox To Kathleen To Geraldine M. Travers Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas from Merry Christmas, honey, and many more to the LNG Aquarius. Your brother, come. Love you, Dave Glenn Williams To Brother Tillman and Brother Steve To Hugo Kenyon Here's to two of the finest ABs this side of Hi, honey. 1 miss you very much. Hope to see the rainbow and to the best crew ever—aboard you soon. Happy holidays! the OMl Columbia. You guys are the best! Becky Woodruff Sister Jen To ail my shipmates in the Seattle area and Red To George Stolen and his family Thanks for a wonderful year, and yes! Many Happy holidays. more to come! You are truly a miracle of kindness Jim Woods in this world today. I love you, honey. Always, To Miss Tawana W. Deman Jen Hi, darling. I wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year's Day. I miss you so much. 1995 ToWiiiiamG.Rackiey Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy is our year. Happy New Year, Shanika, Aliquan New Year with all good things. Love you with all and Troy. our hearts. Robert Andrew Wright Jr. Mom and family To Ceiia and Gabrieiie I love you both very much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Charlie and Dada To Peggy Young Merry Christmas to the Southern Yankee. To V^quez family Thor Young Wishing you the best. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Sonny "Larry Bird" Pinkham Santia, Abby D. and Wilfredo Merry Christmas and may the Celtics prosper. To Steve Ruiz and family Thor "Rusty Wallace" Young Seeing Dominga, Steven and Natalie was great! I only wish you could have come home too. ToHerbLibby Merry Christmas to the Dunkin Donut King May this Christmas bring both our families the from your flatlander neighbor to the south. I now spirit of love, happiness and health. Merry can yell at the ordinary for messing up the coffee. Christmas, little brother. I love and miss you very much! Your sister, Bosun Thor Young Christine andfamily To ail Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Keep up the good work. To all Seafarers The port of Philadelphia Special greetings to all Seafarers around the nation! We here, in New York, wish you and your To Lee Hardman Wishing you a magical Christmas and a great loved ones the best Christmas ever! Take care of yourselves and I will see you guys around!!! New Year full of happiness and wonderful surprises. I love you, baby. Yours forever, Peace to all, Shari Irene and N.Y. SlUClinic To Darrien Vesseii I love you DJ. Thanks for being the best To Peter Patrick and family Greetings to Pete and the Mrs. and family father, lover and friend with all my love, Lee Ann from all of us at PRMMI. The best for '95 and years to come. Merry Xmas and Happy New To Michael Kozak Year. Good luck. Wishing we could be together for my favorite Tony, Minors, Vazquez and the gang season. Merry Christmas, darling. Happy New Year, too. Every day's a holiday when I'm with you! Much love. ToMs.MerieWescott Your girlie Have a very Happy Xmas and a healthy New ,Year. Good luck for '95. To my wife, family and friends Anstey Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Ho, ho, ho! AB Dave To Jim Shinners, R. Evans and Joe Hannay at PRMMi in Edison, N.J. To Kevin Greetings for the holiday season. Merry I' m sorry y ou' re gong to miss another holiday Xmas and Happy New Year to all from all of us season. Just remember,1 love you and I can't wait at the Elizabeth shoregang. for you to get home. Love, Anthony Leo, Minors and the gang Kerri To Rodney PontHiet To Sedonia Sparks, Tanya and Mom Being that miles will separate us, we couldn't Season's greetings to you and your family. Have a happy, happy holiday and a prosperous think of a better way to reach you. Our thoughts will be with you, and we hope that we will also New Year. God bless you. cross your mind. Hopefully, you'll be enjoying Member M. PRMMI the holiday fest somewhere. We love you, we ToJohnGrosskurth miss you. Have a great holiday. See you soon. Our very best wishes this holiday season. Love, Tom and Dee Your family To Kim, Ray, Darrin and Toni Merry, Merry y'all...and Happy New Year. Love, To ail my shipmates Many blessings. With love and respect, Suzanne van Schoor, P.O. Box 8817, Honolulu, Hawaii %830-0817. Suzanne van Schoor To Vazquez-Hernandez family Feliz navidad y pnospeno aik) nuevo. Velez-Vazquez family To Ralph A. Fann My holiday message goes out to a shipmate who has gone through thick and thin with me while over in Saudi Arabia (Dommond), short tempered at times. But we must remember, there was a war going on. 1 wish you well, Ralph, and if you're ever in Washington (Mt. Vernon), look me up and we'll have a few laughs and call Charlie. It was both a pleasure and a nightmare working with you. Joe Waldron .-•i �"• ,; •' ;;• (..••*-?-• ;•:: -V ,«>':My'f •-] .•'« :• ; V ..5" ; •. \ • • " • • .,• • • •;; j'v. .•V DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 15 29 5 24 28 0 • 41 55 11 Philadelphia 7 6 2 1 2 2 0 8 10 5 Baltimore 10 8 1 •5,,: 3 2 18 Norfolk 11 14 13 5 13 12 6 22 '22 21 Mobile 8 13 2 8 17 0 2 10 22 4 New Orleans 18 28 0 17 15 0 8 .24 54 7 Jacksonville 19 22 11 16 12 , 7 8 38 39 23 . San Francisco> 19 18 4 16 8 35' . 33 Wilmington 19 7 14 11 7 27 36 14 • Seattle 22 26 1 19 25 8 49 38 5 Puerto Rico 6 4 3 4 3 2 0 14 5 6 6 Honolulu 25 8 6 15 2 3 6 33 12 Houston 24 22 r"23^ . 18 2 11 36 22 St, Louis 1 0 - •: 0 0 0 1 |.:v;4-. 1 Piney Point 5 7 0 .. .... J...•n»v > 1 ; 9 0 Algonac 0 • l""'- 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 183 243 66 160 185 39 70 324 430 142 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York I^iladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu jHouston $t. Louis iRhey Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia p^ltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville pan Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 485 Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered iat the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,153 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,153 jobs shipped, 367 jobs or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From October 16 to November 15,1994, a total of 159 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 21,935 Jobs have been shipped. 23 January & February 1995 Membership MeeUngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland liVaters OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • 'M' Piney Point Tuesday, January 3*; Monday, February 6 @ ^changed by New Year's Day New York Tuesday: January 3, February 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: January 4, February 8 Baltimore Thursday: January 5, February 9 Norfirik Thursday: January 5, February 9 9:I4 : Jacksonville Thursday: January 5, February 9 Algonac Riday: January 6, February 10 • ||f Houston Monday: January 9, February 13 / Wm, ' 1. . New Orleans Tuesday: January 10, February 14 Mobile Wednesday: January 11, February 15 San Francisco Thursday: January 12, February 16 Wilmington > Tuesday: January 17*; Tuesday, February 21** ^changed by Martin Luther Kuig's Birthday **changedby Presidents'Day Seattle Friday: January 20, February 24 ' ^ San Juan Thursday: January 5, February 9 St Louis Friday: January 13, Fdjruary 17 IP li® Honolulu Friday: January 13, February 17 .1 . Duluth ;' Wednesday: January 11, February 15 Jersey City Wednesday: January 18, February 22 New Bedford Tuesday: January 17, February 21 BKh poifs meeting startsa 10'M am. Personals MAJOR SMITH JR. Please contact Dale at MFC in Mobile, Ala. (205) 343-9005. JUAN GILBERTO GONZALES TORRES Please contact your sister, Gloria Rivera, at 280 H Street, #65, Chula Vista, Calif. 91910-4607; or telephone (619) 422-8165. SI:'' • ART AND DUTCH D.C. Hodden is trying to contact Art from Puyallup. Wash, and Dutch. Both sailed with him as ABs on the SS Billy Mitchell on a voyage from Seattle, Wash, to Korea, February 7 - April 21,1947 and back to Portland Ore. He may be reached at 3166 Fellswood Lane, Port Neches, Texas 77651; or telephone (409) 727-5519. ALONZO "DUDE" CURTIS WHITE AND FRIENDS OF MR. WHITE The niece of Alonzo "Dude" Curtis White would like to get in touch with her uncle. She would like Mr. White, or any friends who know him, to call or write Lisa Ensminger at 2053 Young Avenue, Mem­ phis, Texas 38104; or telephone (901) 278-6641. CARL ROBERT PARDY The mother and cousin of Carl Robert Pardy are tiying to get in touch with him. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should contact Ed Kramer at 74-1L 58th Avenue, Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373; or teleplmne (718)651-0880. " P.' " •' .-sr i. V: �DECBHIBER1994 24 SBmuiBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—-Non Priority MichaelSacco President Jfriin Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augostin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (810)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA • >'? • •' ' Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 • PORT EVERGLADES 2 We.st Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop I6V2 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 24 10 19 3 »»REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Qass NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 36 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 20 6 S STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 12 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 2 f T3':, TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 22 0 0 27 ,8 0 31 37 Totals All Departments 108 0 63 ' 37 0 68 15 0 * 'Total Registered" rneans the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mqnth. ' 68 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast 0 44 0 45 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 0 6 0 5 11 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 0 0 0 2 27 0 P 38 6 40 67 6 42 0 14 0 13 27 22 4 51 3 80 2 7 0 10 19 0 19 0 53 72 ENGINE DEPARTMENT v'.- 1 22 0 24 ... 2 , '01 0 1 ^JO:: 0 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 74 14 31 T , 0 1 0 3 0 ; 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 " v. CO' : " 2^ 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 33 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 .... ^ 0 • ' 1 0 ' 4 '• P>: 12 '• '•: 0 "i •' . 0 2 0 1 2 17 90 7 44 130 1 . 4 ' 0 ills 2 4 0 "'"l """" 0 V 1 2 0 2 0 14 16 23 92 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active that you are not getting your union SIU member and pensioner receives mail, please use the form on this page a copy of the Seafarers LOG each to update your home address. month—as well as other important Your home address is your per­ mail such as W-2 forms, pension and manent address, and this is where all welfare checks and bulletins or official union documents will be notices—a correct home address mailed (unless otherwise specified). must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel If you are getting more than one HOME ADDRESS FORM copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) Name Phone No. (_ Address Social Security No. Active SIU Other Book No. D Pensioner This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain In the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally.' (Signed). 12/94 �DECEMBER 1994 J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 24 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing. Twenty of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division and four sailed in the inland waterways. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees are Brothers LeRoy C. Cope, Gerald M. Lopez and Robert Y. Wood, who have completed the bosun recertilication course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Of all the Seafarers signing off this month. Brother John F. McCoIlom sailed over the longest period of time, having joined the union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of this month's pen­ sioners. DEEP SEA JOHN B. ABRAMS, 56, joined the Seafarers in 1964 the port of New York. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Abrams was employed on the Isthmian shoregang in 1973 and became a member of the Sea-Land shoregang in 1976. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lurtdeberg School. Born in New York, Brother Abrams still calls New York home. SEFARERS LOG •V • To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. deck department. Brother Cope frequently upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1984. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to I95I. A native of Kansas, Brother Cope now resides in California. HOWARD B.DAVIS, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Davis last worked aboard the USNS Bellatrix, owned by Bay Ship Management, in October 1993. He has retired to Alabama. EDWARD GONTHA, 65, joined the union in 1961 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the steward and deck depart­ ments. Brother Gontha upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Bom in Indonesia, Brother Gontha is a naturalized U.S. citizen and has retired to New York. CANOVA FLOYD MITCHELL JR., 64, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mitchell last worked aboard Apex Marine's Cape 7ay/or. A native of Alabama, he still calls Alabama home. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Pickren served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1953. Bom in Georgia, he now resides in Texas. 25 ROBERT Y. WOOD, 70, joined the union in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Wood upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1986. A native of Colorado, Brother Wood now resides in Washington. INLAND LORENZO F. RAZO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francis­ co. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Bom in Califomia, Brother Razo served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, Razo still lives in Califomia. DI^l JOHN M. CUDWORTH, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Cudworth last sailed as mate. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to 1952. Bom in North Carolina, Boatman Cudworth still calls North Carolina home. RAYMOND E. DANLEY, 66, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Danley sailed in the deck department. Among the jobs he held were that of a mate, and later a cap­ tain. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Bom in Florida, Brother Danley has retired in that state. WALTER GUNTER C. O. FROESSTEVENS, CHER,65, 67,joined joined ^e JOHN F. McCOLLOM, 68, the union in SIU in 1978 joined the Seafarers in 1942 in in the port of the port of Baltimore He sailed in 1961 in the GEORGE New York. the deck department. Brother Mc­ port of New D. ARRHe sailed in CoIlom still calls his native Mas­ York. The Miaryland na­ LEDGE the steward sachusetts home. JR., 65, tive sailed in the engine depart­ department. Brother Froescher, a RONALD joined the ment. Brother Stevens upgraded former member of the Marine LEE THOMAS SIU in 1956 at the Lundeberg School and at­ NEIBERT, Cooks and Stewards Union, c. in the port of graduated from the steward's tended the Educational Con­ 57, joined the McNELLIS, New York. ference there at Piney Point, Md. training school (Pacific) in 1966. union in 1956 50, joined in 1970. He served in the U.S. He sailed in Bom in Germany, Brother Froes­ in the port of the SIU in Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother the deck department. Brother Arr- cher currently resides in Califor­ Baltimore. He 1964 in the Stevens makes his home in ledge served in the U.S. Air sailed in flie nia. port of New Maryland. Force from 1951 to 1955. Born deck depart­ York. He in Ohio, Brother Arrledge now ment. Boatman Neibert was bom sailed in the JOSE resides in Virginia. in Maryland and continues to HIPOLITO, deck department. Brother Mclive there. BERTM. Nellis sailed aboard the SS Steel 71,joined MANUEL WINFIELD, the Seafarers Worker for three years during the BEATA,65, 63, joined JOHND. Vietnam conflict Bom in New in 1971 in joined the the Seafarers PAYNE, 63, York, Brother McNellis continues the port of union in in 1958 in joined the to live in his native state. New Or­ 1968 in the Seafarers in the port of leans. He 1975 in the New York. port of New sailed in the . CHARLES port of Jack­ York. He He sailed in engine department. Brother C. PICKsonville, Fla. sailed in the the steward Hipolito upgraded at the Lun­ REN, 61, He last sailed department and upgraded at the engine deberg School. A native of the began sailing Lundeberg School to chief cook. as a captain. department. Brother Beata Philippines, Brother Hipolito is a with the Boatman Payne upgraded at the Brother Winfield served in the upgraded frequently at the Lun­ naturalized U.S. citizen and union in Lundeberg School in 1988. A na­ U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. deberg School. A native of Hon­ resides in Louisiana. 1959 in the tive of Kansas, Boatman Payne Bom in Virginia, Brother Winduras, Brother Beata cuaently port of Jack­ has retired to Florida. field still calls Virginia home. lives in New York. sonville, Fla. DANTE VALHERMAN Labor on the March BUENA R. BYRD, JANOLO, 57, joined 65,joined the Seafarers the SIU in in 1966 in 1968 in the the port of port of Wil­ Houston. He mington, sailed in the Calif. He sailed in the deck deck departdepartment. Bom in the Philip­ pines, Brother Janolo has retired ment. A native of Alabama, Brother Byrd now resides in to Minnesota. Texas. GERALD M. LOPEZ, WILLIAM 57, joined "HOPPY"R the union in CARROLL, 1965 in the 70, joined port of San the SiU in Francisco. 1944 in the He sailed in port of Bal­ the deck timore. He department. Brother Lopez sailed in the upgraded at the Lundeberg engine department. Bom in School and completed the bosun Cleveland, Brother Carroll has recertification program there in retired to Hawaii. 1986. Bom in Indonesia, Brother Seafarers join wth carpenters, longshoremen, garment workers, teamsters, grocery store clerks arid others in a Jersey City, N.J. parade celebrating the cooperation between various religious groups Lopez is a naturalized U.S. LEROY C. COPE, 64, joined and unions. SIU Vice President Ed Pulver (fourth from left) helped organize the march. Senator Frank citizen and currently resides in the union in 1967 in the port of R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) (third from left) joined the parade. New York. San Francisco. He sailed in the �rj.-a>"-w. 26 DiOBmER 1994 SBVARBISUKt igest of Ships Meetings '•45 S |77ie Seaforers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipt)oard minutes as possil)le. On occasion, tiecause of space ; iimitadons, some wilitte omitted. ^ips minute first are reviewed try the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention orresoiudon are addressed by the union upon rec^pt of the ships minut&s. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Corpus Christi, Texas. Educational director reminded members to take time to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts depart ment to look into improving dental benefits. Wiper reminded engine department members not to put greasy hands on bulkhead and to wash bucket and mop when finished. Crewmembers thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew reported clothes dryer in need of repair and re­ quested new ice machine. Chairman reminded members not to use steward deck door at any time. /If4 VG(/£Z(P.R.M.M.I), September 26—Chairman Terry Thomas, USNS WILKES{Bay Ship Manage­ Secretary Richard Ward, Steward ment), July 17—Chairman Joseph Delegate A. Serrano. No beefs or dis­ Lisenby, Secretary E. Driza, Deck puted OT reported. Crew reported Delegate Ricky Grant, Engine combination lock to crew mess needs Delegate Phillip Saueline, Steward repair, and windows on look-out sta­ Delegate W, Lockett. Chairman tion on bow need changing. Vote of noted all chairs in crew messhall thanks given to steward department refurbished. Crew asked contracts for job well done. Next port: San department for information concern­ Juan, P.R. ing seatime, contract clarification on NEWARK BA K(Sea-Land Ser­ chipping and painting and work rules for weekends and holidays. Chairman vice), September 19—Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Felipe Orreminded crewmembers not to slam landa, Educational Director Mark doors. Educational director dis­ Ruhl, Deck Delegate Russell Bar­ cussed safety tips with crewmem­ rack, Engine Delegate William bers. Treasurer reported $369 in Parker. Chairman announced radio ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT fixed and microwave not repairable. reported by deck, engine or steward Secretary noted payoff in Elizabeth, delegates. Next port: Pusan, South N.J. No beefs or disputed OT Korea. reported. Crewmembers asked con­ CAROLINA (P.R.M.M.I.), August tracts department to lower retirement 8—Chairman Tom Harding, age for members with required Secretary William Winters, Educa­ seatime. tional Director David Able, Engine OMI DYNACHEM{OMl), Septem­ Delegate Joseph Arch, Steward ber 11—Chairman Larry Kunc, Delegate Fernando Vega. No beefs Secretary Steven Wagner, Educa­ or disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ tional Director Wayne Roherson, bers discussed m^ng donations to Deck Delegate Mike Tannehill, En­ the Children's Hospital of San Juan, gine Delegate Nester Martinez, P.R. Steward delegate advised mem­ Steward Delegate Tom Kreis. Chair­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School man reminded crewmembers to lock to improve skills. Chairman reminded up movies while in port and limit members to donate to SPAD in order number of movies in crew lounge. to keep union's voice heard in Wash­ Treasurer reported $60 in movie ington. He urged members to maintain fund. No beefs or disputed OT union solidarity because strength lies reported. Crew extended vote of in unity. Next port: Baltimore. thanks to galley gang with special AMERICAN CORMORANT thanks for fresh red snapper, crabs (Osprey Shipping), September 25— and shrimp obtained while in Hous­ Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary ton. Next port: Los Angeles. Darryl K. Go^ns, Educational OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Director L. Rose, Deck Delegate M. Maritime Overseas), September 18— Flante, Steward Delegate Robert Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary Wright Jr. Educational director disGeorge Quinn, Educational Director CUSS& advantages of upgrading at Jose Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Piney Point No beefs or disputed OT James Cunningham, Engine reported. Crewmembers not^ Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman vote of thanks to Goggins, Wright and thanked crew for job well done and SA Bert Macany for good meals and announced ship returning from keeping house clean. Next port: Sin­ shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. He said gapore. ship will dock in New Orleans ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan around September 23. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Transportation), September 26— Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman J.F. Caballero, Secret^ Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Direc­ reported. Crew reported receipt of tor John Bennifleld, Deck Delegate Seafarers LOGs. Walter Harris, Engine Delegate OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Dennis Danforth Jr., Steward Overseas), September 30—Chairman Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman noted I. Bradford, Secretary Pablo Al­ ship's antenna and crew VCR need varez. No beefs or disputed OT re­ repair. He added that repair list will sorted. Crew requested new furniture be posted and encouraged everyone's "or crew lounge and thanked galley cooperation. Secretary reported gang for good food and well main­ minutes and crew list will be given to tained ship. Crewmembers requested patrolman at payoff. Educational satrolman meet ship in next port director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No OVERSEAS Af4H/L^(Maritime beefs or disputed OT reported. Overseas), September 25^^hairman Seafarers LOGs received. Crew Marco Galliano, Secretary J. Rivera, asked contracts department to clarify Deck Delegate M.L. Jackwn, day and watch pay. Ship heading to Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. New Jersey. Chairman announced new VCR, wash­ ing machine and dryer waiting in LEADER (Kiiby Tankships), Sep­ shipyard in Texas. He reminded crew­ tember 23—Chairman Patrick members: no smoking allowed in mes­ Rankin, Secretary Henry Manning, shall. He thanked all departments for Educational Director Richard good trip with no problems. No beefs Gracey, Deck Delegate Rodney or disputed OT reported. CrewmemPence, Engine Delegate George Ijers extended special thanks to galley Vitello, Steward Delegate Arthur gang for job well done. Aguinaldo. Chairman announced OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA payoff every 30 days on the 15th of Maritime Overseas), September 20— the month. He noted next payoff in (Maritime Overseas), July 31—Chair­ man Daniel Laitinen, Secretary deorge Quinn, Educational Director William Marino, Deck Delegate James Cunningham, Engine Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in Gdansk, Poland for three to four weeks. Educational director encouraged members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Galley gang thanked for good job. , '•-: * '•';J.' . •rV' ,. - Chairman Timothy J, Olvany, Secrelaiy-Larry Ewing, Educational Director Patrick Coppola. Chairman announced captain signing off in Port Everglades, Fla. He ^vised members that U.S. Coast Guard requires seamen to have benzene card to stay on tankers. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. He thanked crew­ members for not smoking in messhall and TV room. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward remind^ crew­ members to separate plastics from trash and keep TV room clean. Chair­ man request^ crewmembers not slam doors. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), September 18—Chair­ man Werner Becher, Secretary J.S. Smith, Educational Director Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate George B. Khan, Engine Delegate Chris Davis, Steward Delegate Jasper Jackson. Chairman reminded crew to keep doors locked in all ports and noted medical forms and vacation forms are in crew lounge. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Entire crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. Crew re­ quested new toaster. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), October 8—Chairman B. Benedict, Secretary Timothy Dowd. Chairman noted rooms under repair. New shower decks, curtains, vents and bunk lights are being added. Secretary stated new entertainment system to be purchased in New Or­ leans and crew lounge to be remodeled. Educational director lirged members to upgrade at Piney Point and read union contract. Treasurer reported $1,100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed limiting plastic utensils on ship. Bosun asked crewmemberrs not to put oily waste in cans on deck. Crew requested refrigerators for rooms. Chairman asked crew to be considerate and not slam doors. OMI PLATTE (OMI), October 2— Chairman Doyle W. Ellette, Secretary Claude C. Hollings III, Deck Delegate Lee DuBany, Engine Delegate Alejandro Martinez, Steward Delegate Anthony St. Clair. Chairman reported ship will politically active. Secret^ thanked crew for separating plastic and gar­ bage. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. He stressed importance of refrigeration courses for engine department members. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Special thanks given to steward deipartment. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), October 13—Chairman Wal­ ter Weaver, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr., Educational Director Scott E. Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew J. Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory Johns, Steward Delegate Musa Ahmed. Chairman reported good voyage. VCR in need of repair. Secretary explained ship policy of separating plastic from garbage to new crewmembers and report^ new toasters in messhall. Educational direc­ tor reminded members of importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School for job security. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Bosun encouraged members to read 'President's Report" in Celebrating a New Year at Sea SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 11—Chairman Wil­ liam F. Murphy, Secretary Michael L. Baker, Educational Director Evaristo Ginez, Deck Delegate Jeffrey D. Mateer, Engine Delegate M. Abdul­ lah, Steward Delegate Lito G. Acosta. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment to look into shuttle service from ship. Educational director noted all members should take advantage of Piney Point and upgrade. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to galley gang for excellent job. Helping Kathy Chester, storekeeper on the Long Lines, celebrate her Next port: Pusan, South Korea. birthday are fellow crewmembers (from left) AB Luis Balatbat, AB Jamie SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Dalisay, AB Sam Tumala, Engine/Utility Ramon Lirag, 3rd Cook Francis Service), September 25—Chairman Clark, Steward Storekeeper Richard Riley, Bosun Helary Dombrowski L.E. Watson, Secretary Jack Utz, (sitting), Chief Cook Vainu'u Sili, Engine/Utility Mario Cruzat, OS Sil­ Educational Director Milton Sabin. vester Bongolan, Bosun's Mate Victor Gil Mariano, Splicer/Joiner Chairman advised crewmembers signEddie Morre, Chester and Chief Electrician Juanito Dansalan. ng off ship to turn in keys and leave room clean. No beefs or disputed OT pay off in New Orleans. He advised Setfarers LOG. Crew gave vote of reported by department delegates. members not to go ashore alone. thanks to galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaRepair list posted. Chairman en­ Next port Valdez, Alaskl Land Service), September 18—Chair­ couraged crewmembers to write MVPAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholdman Daniel W. Seagle, Secretary congressmen urging support for ing), October 9—Chairman John Michael Douroudous, Educational maritime. Secretary announced ship Director R. W. Dehlfow. Educational stocked with 90-day supply of Konetes, Secretary Dwight Wuerth, director discussed importance of Educational Director James Robstores. Educational director taking advantage of educational bins, Deck Delegate Jack Cochran, reminded members to go back to facilities at Paul Hall Center. No Engine Delegate John Newhouse, Harry Lundeberg School to upgrade Steward Delegate Al Young. Chair­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ skills. Deck and steward delegates man urged crew to become more in­ members received package of holiday reported disputed OT. No beefs or volved in union activities and aware greeting forms with Seafarers'LOGs. disputed OT reported by engine of SIU lobbying efforts on Capitol Crew noted smooth sailing and gave delegate. Crew thanked galley gang special vote of thanks to steward Hill. Secretary announced forms for for job well done. department. vacation and medical benefits avail­ OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime able, and advised members of re­ SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), Overseas), October 13—Chairman quired TB testing before returning to September 18—Chairman M. ship. Educational director urged Roger Pinkham, Secretary L. Pinn, Galbraith, Secretary Dorothy Bar­ members to attend upgrading classes Educational Director Cary Pratts, nes. Deck delegate reminded mem­ at Paul Hall Center to receive all Deck Delegate Sandy Killian, En­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School education benefits of the union. En­ gine Delegate Thomas Carl Steinke, and pay union dues on time. Engine gine delegate reported disputed OT. Steward Delegate Jeanette Marquis. delegate reported disputed OT. No No beefs or disputed OT reported by Chairman noted payoff in Tacoma, )eefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman Wash, on October 14 and reminded steward or deck delegates. Steward read guidelines for medical benefits encouraged crewmembers to bring crew to renew z-cards. Educational and outpatient care to crewmembers. dishes to galley. Crew thanked gal­ director advised crew of importance Next Port: St. Theo, Greece. ley gang for job well done. Next port: of upgrading at Paul Hall Center and Beaufort, N.C. donating to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Seaputed OT reported. Land Service), October 6—Chairman ULTRASEA (Sealift Inc.), Septem­ Dana Cella, Secretary Michael ber 25—Chairman Calvin Miles, Gramer, Educational Director Cliff Secretary Norman Evans, Education­ OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS McCoy, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc(Maritime Overseas), October 14— al Director J. Williams, Deck Daniel, Engine Delegate Samuel Chairman MaurilioZepeda,' Delegate D. MacGraw, Engine Addo, Steward Delegate Ed Rue. Educa­ Secretary Jonathan White, Delegate I. Manley, Steward Chairman announced new washing tional Director Nelson Patterson, Delegate P, Mena. Chairman an­ machine received and thanked Addo nounced new mail procedures. He Steward Delegate Louins C. and DEU Edward J. Dandy for asked everyone to help keep noise Johnson. Chairman announced hooking it up. Crew noted Seafarers down in passageways and noted payoff in Boston on October 16, then LOGs received while in Japan. Bosun everything running smoothly. Educa­ ship sails to Texas to begin intercos­ urged members to read LOG and tional director reminded crew to . tal run. He encouraged all members write congressmen and senators, as­ rewind movies before returning to who sail aboard tankers to upgrade at king them to support maritime video locker. Treasurer reported $79 Lundeberg School. Educational direc­ reform. Chairman stated all is well on in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed tor also urged members to upgrade at ship and asked everyone to contribute OT reported. Crew extended vote of Piney Point to improve future. No to SPAD to protect jobs and future. thanks to steward department for beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary thanked crew for keeping »reat meals. Steward asked crew to messhall and lounge in order. No asked contracts department to con­ ceep messhall clean. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sider improvements in optical and CHAMPION{Kirhy Tankships), Oc­ dental parts of health plan. asked that the Sea-Land terminal tober 2—Chairman Alvie Rushing, shuttle van operate around the clock Secretary Darrell Touchstone. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ for personal safety of crew. Crew­ Chairman reported all running seas), October 5—Chairman Greg members asked that phone records smoothly. He is awaiting information Hamilton, Secretaiy Earl N. Gray detailing arrival and departure of ves­ on ship's idnerary. Educational direc­ Sr., Educational Director Scott E. sel be updated as soon as it becomes tor encouraged all members to upgrade Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew available. Vote of thanks given to en­ at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disJi Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory tire steward department for good xited OT reported. Crew gave vote of Johns, Steward Delegate Duane Berood and clean ship. Crew requested thanks to galley gang for outstanding geson. Chairman reported smooth payoff upon arrival in next port, job. sailing and asked members to stay Tacoma, Wash. . •--•-•u-irrr? _i.iEsr:s; �DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 27 On the S-L Expedition Crew Meets Fast Turnaround Pace Just back from a union meeting aboard the Sea-Land Expedition, SIU Patrolman Jack Sheehan reported that work for the crew is fast-paced. Given the tight schedule of the 670-foot containership, which calls at several East Coast, Gulf Coast and Puerto Rico ports in a 28-day voyage, the work must get done quicUy and safely. Operated by Sea-Land Service Inc., the Sea-Land Expedition Deck Engineer Sam Negron (left) and Bosun Norberto Prats take a sails from Elizabeth, N.J. to San break while docked in Elizabeth. N.J. during a union meeting. Juan, P.R.; then to ports in the |l%f Dominican Republic; Jackson­ ville, Fla.; New Orleans; Kingston, Jamaica; and back to Elizabeth, which concludes the 28-day voyage. "Because this ship is always on the go,it is imperative that the engines are in excellent shape to keep up with the busy sailing schedule. The engine department works really hard to make sure everything is in proper working order," Sheehan told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Steward department members Chief Steward Edgardo Vaz­ quez and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz prepare different soups, vegetables and meats along with a wide assortment of salad bar items on a daily basis for crewmembers. "Bosun Norbert Prats is a hard worker who expects a lot from his [deck department] crew. They are always busy making improvements and keeping the deck up to par, which is some­ times difficult with the schedule that the ship keeps," recalled Sheehan. He added that while in port, it takes the vessel between 10 and 24 hours to load or offload cargo. "They really are a good crew on the Sea-Land Expedition. It is a demanding and a very busy ship and everyone works really well together to get the job done," said the New York patrolman. The Sea-Land Expedition was built in 1973 and can carry 723 40-foot containers or FEUs I (Forty-foot Equivalent Units).The vessel was upgraded in 1981 and Chief Steward Edgardo Vazquez (left) and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz Standing gangway watch aboard the Sea-Land Expedition is AS currendy has a capacity of 35,250 help keep the Exped/Y/on'screwmembers well fed while at sea. Joseph Osorio. metric tons. SIU Crews New Suifio' Carrier Seafarers in New Orleans recently began crewing a rtewly christened vessel, the MVSulphur Enterprise. Operated by Sulphur Carriers, Inc., an affiliate of Inter­ national Shipholding Corpora­ tion, the 524-foot vessel is under charter to Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners Inc., a prin­ ciple producer of phosphate fer­ tilizer in the U.S. It was built at McDermott shipyards at a cost of $58 million dollars and has the latest tech­ nological shipboard and naviga­ tional innovations, including a state-of-the-art engineroom. The cargo operation has been fully automated as well. Powered by a 9,840 hp diesel engine, the Sulphur Enterprise was built specifically for the dedi­ cated sulfur trade and will operate primarily in the Gulf between Port Sulphur, La. and Tampa, Fla. with stops in other ports as re­ quired, carrying cargoes of up to 24,000 metric tons of molten sul­ fur. It, replaces the Louisiana Brimstone, a sulfur tanker that was wrecked in Mexico in 1991. cSf th'e focltion of stofe?he 2^!? JSeroom Will need for the next voyage. engineroom aboard the Sulphur Enterpnse. Students Get a Look at Today's Navigators Chief Cook Gregorick Gordon Overseeing operations of the begins preparations for lunch deck department is Bosun Mauro aboard the sulfur carrier. DelaCerda. Devouring Portland's Finest Before sailing for the Mediterranean, crewmembers aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocak get a chance to sample some of Portland, Maine's famous cuisine—steamed lobster. Handling the delec­ table crustaceans are Chief Cook Audrey Brown (left) and Chief Steward Lonnie Gamble. A group of St. Louis children, ages 2 to 13, who are studying famous explorers and navigators of the world, visited the SIU hall in St. Louis recently to leam about modem-day seafarers and navigators. Port Agent Joe Sigler (back row, left) shared with them bits of SIU history and tales of his own sailing days as an AB. , �l-'^ 28 DECEMBER 1994 SOFAR^LOG Know Your Rights SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT GREATLAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN PAYMENT OF MONIES. FINANCIAL REPORTS No monies are to be paid to anyone This is a summary of theannual report of Greal Lakes Tug and Dr^ge Pension Plan, ™ The constitution of the SIU Atthe year ended December 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as antic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland in any official capacity in the SIU required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Waters District makes specific unless an official union receipt is irovision for safeguarding the »iven for same. Under no cir­ fos/c Financial Statamant membership's money and union cumstances should any member "inances. The constitution re­ lay any money for any reason unBenefits under the plan are provided by the Trust ju r-f quires a detailed audit by certified ess he is given such receipt. In Ae PlanexpenseswereSl,050,614. Thesesexpensesincludedadministrativeexpensesof$169,107andte^^^ public accountants every year, event anyone attempts to require paid to partkipants and beneficiaries of $881,507. A to^ of 545 persons were partcip^ts m any such payment be made without of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the nght to receive which is to be submitted to Ihe supplying a receipt, or if a member membership by the secretaryis requii^ to make a payment and The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $18,914,665 as of December 31,1993, treasurer. A yearly finance corrumt- is given an official receipt, but feels tee of rank-and-file members, compared to $17,565,141 as of January 1,1W3. . , elected by the membership, each that he or she should not have been During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net asMts of $1,M9,524. This year examines the finances of the required to make such payment, unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the diffe^ce union and reports fiilly their find­ this should immediately be the plan's asSs at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the ^ginning of the ye^ ings and recommendations. Mem- reported to union headquarters. assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $2,4(^,138, mcluding CONSTITUTIONAL of $104,674, employee contributions of $242,614, a gain of $713,278 from the sale of assets, earmngs from jers of this comnuttee may make RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ investments of $1,338,966 and miscellaneous income of $606. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ mendations and separate findings. stitution are available in all union Minimum Funding Stantkirds TRUST FUNDS. All trust rails. All members should obtain funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, copies of this constitution so as to An actuauy's statement shows that enough money was Lakes and Inland Waters District l amiliarize themselves with its with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. are administered in accord^ce contents. Any time a member feels with the provisions of various < Your Rights To Additional Information trust fund agreements. All these any other member or officer is at­ tempting to deprive him or her of You have a right to receive a copy of the full annual report or any part thereof;^ on request. The items hsted agreements specify that the trus­ any constitutional right or obligatees in charge of these funds shall below are included in that report: equally consist of union and ion by any methods, such as deal­ 1. An accountant's report, management representatives and ing with charges, trials, etc., as well 2. Assets held for investment, their alternates. All expenditures as all other details, the member so 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan and and disbursements of trust funds affected should immediately notify 4. Transactions in excess of 5% of plan assets. KT- i, i i are made only upon approval by readquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All meinTo obtain a coov of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the offic^f Mn i^holas J. a majority of the trustees. All trust Manone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way,Camp Springs, ^ 20746, telephone (301) 8^-^75. The charge nnd financial records are avail­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in to cover copjmg costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. able at the headquarters of the employment and as members of the You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on f®9uest and at no diMge, ™ various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set the assets and liabilities of the plan, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan OT both, brth in the SIU constitution and in SHIPPING RIGHTS, a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator these two statements will the contracts which the union has member's shipping rights and that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these seniority are protected exclusiye- negotiated with the employers. portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. y by contracts between the union Consequently, no member may be You Jro have'the legaUy protect^ right to examine the annual report at the main office j!?® 5201 and the employers. Members discriminated against because of Auth Way, Camp and at the U.S. or to obtain a 'amp Springs, spnngs, N4D MU 20746, ZO/W, anu ai uic u.o. Department of Labor in Washmgton^DC, .. , ij should get to know their shipping race, creed, color, sex, national or copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to be aWssed to: PubUc Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Programs, Department of Labor, 200 rights. Copies of these contracts geographic origin. If any member are posted and available in all feels that he or she is denied the Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210. union halls. If members believe equal rights to which he or she is there have been violations of their entitled, the member should SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION shipping or seniority rights as con­ notify union headquarters. In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulafions, the net realired gain oW13,278^shown^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL tained in the contracts between the is computed on the "market-to-market basis"-the Mference betw^n the Ae m^^^ i^^ue of union and the employers, they ACTIVITY DONATION — an asset as of January 1,1993; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the should notify the Seafarers Ap­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate difference between the purchase and sale price. . t. peals Board by certified mail, segregated fiind. Its proceeds are Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,002,%7, as sh^ return receipt requested. The used to further its objects arid pur­ on the financial statements, is $713,278 of net realized gain — which is the difference between the sales price proper address for this is; poses including, but not limited to, and the original cost of the assets. furthering the political, social and Augustin Tellez, Chairman economic interests of maritime Seafarers Appeals Board workers, the preservation and fur­ 5201 Auth Way thering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 LOG-A-RHYTHMS Full copies of contracts as marine with improved employ­ referred to are available to members ment opportunities for seamen and at all times, either by writing direcdy boatmen and the advancement of by Teddy Dai to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of al and contributes to political can­ SIU contracts are available in al didates for elective office. All con­ SIU halls. These contracts specify tributions are voluntary. No the wages and conditions unde contribution may be solicited or which an SIU member works and received because of force, job dis­ On a calm, serene and peaceful mom, lives aboard a ship or boat. Mem­ crimination, financial reprisal, or A brilliant, phosphorous light was horn. bers should know their contract threat of such conduct, or as a con­ rights, as well as their obligations, dition of membership in the union With a cool, gentle breeze flowing along. such as filing for overtime (OT) on or of employment. If a contribution O'er the glassy surface of which we belong. the proper sheets and in the proper is made by reason of the above Patches of white strewn across the sky, manner. If, at any time, a member improper conduct, the member believes that an SIU patrolman or should notify the Seafarers Interna­ Withflying feathered friends gliding by. other union official fails to protect tional Union or SPAD by certified their contractual rights properly, he mail within 30 days of thecontribu­ Porpoises splasing with playful jest. or she should contact the nearesr tion for investigation and aj^ Much wonder we see, heading out West.. propriate action and refund, if SIU port agent. ^ involuntary. A member should EDITORIAL POLICY — At times we catch sight of a mighty whale. THE SEAFARERS LOG. The support SPAD to protect and fur­ Waterspout, a leap and a spash with its tail. Seafarers LOG traditionally has ther his or her economic, political refrained from publishing any article and social interests, and American serving the political purposesof any trade union concepts. The sun disappears with a flash of green. NOTIFYING THE UNION individual in the union, officer or Memories of light, with beauty just seen. member. It also has refiained fiom If at any time a member feels that What makes a voyage ever so right. publishing articles deemed haimfu any of the above rights hav&been to the union or its collective member­ violated, or that he or she has been Fine weather like this—a sailor's delight. ship. This established policy has been denied the constitutional right of A place to be, is out at sea. reaffirmed by membership action r' access to union records or infor­ the September 1960 meetings in a mation, the member should im­ Enjoying this fine day, arid just being me. constitutional ports. The respon­ mediately notify SIU President sibility for Seafarers LOG policy i Michael Sacco at headquarters vested in an editorial board whic ^ by certified mail, return receipt consists of theexecutive board of the requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President union. The executive board may (Teddy Dei most recently sailed as an AB aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He ^rote Sailor s Seafarers International Union delegate, from among its ranks, one Delight" in June 1994 while aboard that vessel. Brother Doi sails out of the port of Honolulu.) 5201 Auth Way individual to carry out this respon Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. Sailor's Delight ill- SI •4 �'j- ' * ' •^ • : DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 29 Final Departures DEEP SEA ANTONIO ALFONSO Pensioner Antonio Alfonso, 86, passed away September 28. Bom in Cuba, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Alfonso retired as a chief steward. He completed the Class A Seniority upgrading program at the Lundeberg School in 1964. Brother Alfonso retired in October 1976. ROQUEASENCIO Pensioner Roque Asencio, 87, died September 19. A native of Puerto Rico, he began sailing with the SlU in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Asencio began receiving his pension in November 1972. : ; •" '•. )3>- EDWARD P. AVRARD Pensioner Edward P. Avrard, 89, passed away September 11. Bom in New Orleans, he joined the union in 1952 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the deck and engifie departments. Brother Avrard retired in April 1970. CHARLES W. BLACK Pensioner Charles W. Black, 79, died Septem­ ber 19. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1953 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SlU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict (AGLIWD). Brother Black began receiving his pension in July 1978. RAY H. CASANOVA Pensioner RayH. Casanova, 72, passed away October 4. A native of Mis­ sissippi, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the ^rt of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief steward. Brother Casanova retired in August 1982. PETER L. CHRISTOPHER Pensioner Peter L. Christopher, 68, died September 4. A native of Massachusetts, he started his sail­ ing career with the SlU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Christopher began receiving his pension in August 1987. JAMES E. CRANE James E. Crane, 38, died October 21. A native of Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Crane sailed in both the deck and engine departments. CHARLIE C. CONNER Charlie C. Conner, 64, passed away October 30. Bom in Geor­ gia, he began sailing with the union in 1955 in the port of Savan- nah, Ga. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Conner served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. EDWARD E. DAVIDSON Pensioner Ed­ ward E. Davidson, 72, passed away October 8. Bom in Texas, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief cook. Brother Davidson served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. He retired in January 1987. PATRICK G. FOX Pensioner Patrick G. Fox, 85, died October 25. A native of New York, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Baltimore, sail­ ing as a member of the engine department. Brother Fox served in the U.S. Navy from 1929 to 1934. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1980. ARMANDO FRISSORA Pensioner Ar­ mando Frissora, 67, passed away September 9. Bom in New York, he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Frissora retired in January 1992. CRISANTOGARFIN Pensioner Crisanto Garfin, 97, died September 7. A native of the Philippine Islands, he joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Garfin began receiving his pension in September 1969. ANTONIO GARZA Pensioner Antonio Garza, 66, passed away October 27. Bom in Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Garza served in the U.S. Marine Co^s from 1945 to 1946. He retired in April 1986. JOSEPH N. GEORGE Pensioner Joseph N. George, 84, died October 6. Bom in Lebanon, he joined the SlU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. He legan sailing on the Great Lakes. Later he transferred to the union's deep sea division. Brother George sailed in the engine department. He tiegan receiving his pension in anuary 1975. JAMES M. GLENN JR. Pensioner James M. Glenn Jr., 72, lassed away October 6. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Glenn retired in July 1983. HENRY GOCK Pensioner Henry Gock, 88, died June 16. Bom in Milwaukee, Wis., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Gock began receiv­ ing his pension in May 1971. DONALD M. HOLLINGSWORTH Donald M. Hollingsworth, 48, passed away Septem­ ber 18. A na­ tive of Washington, he joined the SlU in 1965 in the port of Seattle. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Hollingsworth graduated from the Marine Cooks and Stewards* train­ ing school in 1973 and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. JOHN E. JORDAN Pensioner John E. Jor­ dan, 60, died September 1. Bom in Alabama, he began sailing with the union in 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Jordan retired in June 1991. JOE ISAAC JUSTUS Pensioner Joe Isaac Justus, 68, passed away October 18. A native of South Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Jus­ tus completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in March 1988. He leaves his wife, Edith, who resides in Edneyville, N.C. Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department, most recently as chief electrician. JAMES MARTIN Pensioner James Martin, 76, passed away September 10. Bom in Scotland, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Martin served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. He began receiving his pension in December 1985. GERALD J. MCCARTHY Pensioner Gerald J. McCarthy, 70, died September 6. A native of Newfoundland, Canada, he joined the union in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded to chief mate. Brother McCarthy retired in November 1990. EDUARDO MELENDEZ Pensioner Eduardo Melendez, 68, passed away October 5. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Melendez began receiving his pension in Sep­ tember 1986. RALPH R. NAY Pensioner Ralph R. Nay, 71, died Oc­ tober 1. A na­ tive of West Virginia, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Nay sailed in the steward department. He retired in March 1988. JOSEPH SCARAMUTZ Pensioner Joseph Scaramutz, 74, passed away October 15. Bom in New York, he joined the SlU in 1950 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Scaramutz began receiving his pension in Febmary 1976. FRIDTJOF STEELREATH Pensioner Fridtjof Steelreath, 66, died ROBERT LAMAESTRA October 26. Robert LaBom in CharMaestra, 46, lesville, Va., died Septem­ he joined the ber 27. Bom union in 1971 in Pennsyl­ in the port of vania, he Mobile. He joined the sailed in the deck department and SlU in 1991 upgraded his skills at the Lun­ in the port of deberg School. Brother Steelreath Philadelphia. served 20 years in the U.S. Brother LaMaestra sailed as a mem­ military: from 1947 to 1950 in the ber of the steward department. Navy, and from 1952 to 1969 in the Air Force. He retired in Septem­ SVERRELEKNESS ber 1993. Pensioner Sverre LekCHARLES E. TAYLOR ness, 64, Pensioner Charles E. Taylor, 68, passed away passed away October 9. A nadve September of North Carolina, he began sailing 27. Bom in with the Seafarers in 1951 in the Norway, he port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in joined the union in 1956 the engine department. Brother Taylor served in the U.S. Nayy in the port of from 1943 to 1946. He began Philadelj^hia. He sailed in the deck receiving his pension in Febmary department. Brother Lekness 1988. retired in July 1979. WILLIAM VELAZQUEZ [:HARLES L. LONG Pensioner William Velazquez, 65, Charles L. Long, 67, died October died October 23. Bom in New 21. A native of Alabama, he joined York, he joined the union in 1945 the Seafarers in 1945 in Ae port of in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the deck department Brother Velazquez upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1944. Brother Velazquez retired in December 1993. JOHN WADE JR. Pensioner John Wade Jr., 65, passed away October 21. Bom in Michigan, he began sailing with the union in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Wade upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. He retired in March 1986. LEONARD A. WILCOX IH Leonard A. Wilcox 111, 35, died Oc­ tober 16. Bom in Philadelphia, he began sail­ ing with the SlU in 1978 in the port of Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Brother Wilcox sailed in the deck department and retumed to the school for upgrading in 1989. INLAND GERALD L. ALGERNON Pensioner Gerald L. Algemon, 71, passed away October 21. Bom in Trinidad in the British West Indies, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Algernon began receiving his pension in May 1973. THOMAS J. ANTONCIC Pensioner Thomas J. Antoncic, 72, died October 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department—including as a mate. He obtained his master-first class pilot license. Boatman Antoncic retired in April 1986. ALFRED A. FORTES Alfred A. For­ tes, 76, died September 29. Bom in East Provi­ dence, R.I., he joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1979. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment as chief steward. ARTHUR A. MILLER 'ensioner Arthur A. Miller, 72 jassed away October 17. Bom in Jrooklyn, he joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Miller achieved a mate Continued on page 30 �-'="vj'''-r;'""r •••'•.. ^;.. ••' -• :rV ;v'--- - 30 :. DECEMBER 1094 SEAFARERS LOG Liindeberg School Graduating Classes 3-? ;;:IKsn'. ,?;;g';.••?!;, •;::. . j;'-- OMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (from left, kneeling) David Vega, James Perez, Steven Sanchez, Miwos, Mohamed Alsinai, (second row) Charles Wharton, Jason Fields, Leonar^Viles, Sean Foumier, Kenneth Spivey, Paul Pagano, Patrick Scott, Tina Smith, (third row) John Thompson, William Marshall, Ronald Pheneuf, Daniel Blackwell, Charles Donley, Bemard Pogue, Howard Schoenly, Daniel Hoskins, William Summers and John Miller Jr. Trainee Lifeboat Class 530-- Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 530 are (from left, kneeling) Martin Jimenez Jr., Carlos Teixeira, Craig Perry, Jamil Shaibi, (second row) Jason Peters, Andrew HertDert III, Jason Bengiat Elton Caine Craddock, Frederick Waters and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the Oc­ tober 17 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Paul Szalus, Dan Del Buono, Larry A. Gross, Miles S. Copeland, Dale L Rice Jr., (second row) Kurt Mayer, Andre Celestial Navigation—Upgrading SlU members completing the celestial naviga­ Skevnick, Christopher Sykes, Brian Gaffigan, Ronald Gibbs, Anthony Lozupone, Melvin tion course on Octofer 19 are (from left, first row) John Gilliam, Christopher Kavanagh, Leguillow, Matthew Knudsen and Tom Gilliland (instructor). John Fawley, Michael H. Hulme, (second row) Scott Kreger, James Sullivan, John Baker and Jim Brovim (instmctor). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31,1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the l^ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Stalement iiSi# Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,449,258. These expenses included $3,491,487 in administrative expenses and $2,595,777 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 23,331 persons were participants in, or beneficiaries of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $507,295,192 as of December 31, 1993, compared to $493,711,389 as of January 1,1993. . . . During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,507,205. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between thecurrent valueof assetsat the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had a total income of $44,956,463, including employer contributions of $3,065,057, a gain of $7,095,820 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $34,961,497 and other income (loss) of ($165,913). Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money wascontributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. ;?V / ••-W. Your Rights to Additional Informadon You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets-held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of tlw plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information and 5. Reportable transactions. «r.. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request andat nocharge, a statement of the assets and liabilitiesof the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report firom the plan administrator, these two stateirients and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report becat^ these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of cc^ying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. Supplemental Information In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" —- the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acqmred and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137, as shown on the financial statements, includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset. • -s^r •J" .,^:L;; Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on October 21 are (from left, kneeling) Andrew Smith, Steven Tepper, Virgilio Penales, Jared Blavat, (second row) David Kittorton, Constantin lordache, Chris Conway, Jim Brown (instructor), Thomas Keenan Jr. and Ken Frederick. Final Departures Continued from page 29 position, then upgraded to inland master. He com­ pleted the Mate and Master Freight and Towing course at the Lundeberg School in May 1983. He retired in December 1987. JOSEPH B.JARVIS Pensioner Joseph B. Jarvis, 73, died October 14. A native of North Carolina, he joined theSIU in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Jarvis started sailing as a deckhand, ad­ vanced to mate, and went on to get his inland captain's license. He began receiving his pension in May 1984. JOHN POPA Pensioner John Popa, 78, died October 2. A native of Cleveland, he Joined the inland division of the SIU in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia, having pre­ viously sailed in the deep sea division from 1941 to 1960. He was a member of the deck department. Boatman Popa began receiving his pension in June 1976. GREAT LAKES ROBERT E. BOWDITCH Pensioner Robert E. Bowditch, 81, passed away September 26. Born in Ohio, hejoined the union in 1961 in the port of Lorain, Ohio. Brother Bowditch sailed as a deckhand, then lead deckhand. He retired in January 1978. EARLEF.BURDICK Pensioner Earle F. Burdick, 69, died Septem­ ber 8. A native of New York, he join^ the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Burdick sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions as a deckhand. He began receiving his pension in February 1987. JOSEPH L. COOKSEY Pensioner Joseph L. Cooksey, 70, passed away October 25. Bom in Indiana, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Chicago. He sailed as a deckhand. Brother Cooksey retired in June 1986. �•. • V - • •• i' '' •'• ' C • ' - " • SEAFARBRS UKB DECEMBER 1994 31 ' . ' • i LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between January and April 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Course Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker (to be announced) Chief Cook, Chief Steward (to be announced) Date of Completion Able Seaman January 16 April 7 Bridge Management (Shiphandling) February 6 April 24 February 17 May 5 January 2 January 13 January 23 February 27 April 10 February 3 Marcb 10 April 21 Course •' ' •t' I..''.;.'.' . •Wssfm Lifeboatman . Radar Observer/Unlimited Date of Completion Start Date Course January 16 April 7 Mardi 2B f AprU 14 (tol^ anntpundi^ QMED - Any Rating Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration T^hnician Certification Hydraulics Marine Electrical MainL I idaiiiiie Electrical Maint. II Power Plant Maintenance •i' ; March 24 February 20 February 17 January 9 April 21 March 13 February 17 January 9 June 2 April 24 April 7 March 27 Pumproom Maintenance Mayl9 April 24 Refrigerated Containers March 17 February 20 Welding All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. 0^ Start Date laiami Courses M students must take the Oil SpitiPrevention and Containment class. SaMy Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Deck Inland March 27 April 7 Diesel February 27 March 1(1 DDE/Limited License Prep^ jVlarch 27 AprU7 February 10 CJbiurse Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefigbting March 6 March 17 Englneroom Familiarization January 30 Oil Spill Safety Recertification January26 February 23 March 30 April 27 . January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 Radar Observer (Rivers) | : ••••Mays • ?-••-••• January 2 January 30 February 27 March 27 April24 January 27^ February 24 March 24 April 21 May 19 start -y ^ ' .• Course Start Date Date of Completion Bosun Recertiflcation Mayl June 5 January 30 March 6 Steward Recertification Radar Observer (bidaii^j Address (Middle) (Rrst) (Lasl) (Slreel) (Zip Code) (Stale) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone ( (Area Code) Lakes Member • Deep Sea Member D :|iBl , • f'} \• •- : May 12 I. Y The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hahy Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Date of Enrollment Dateof Completion GED Preparation January 30 April 21 Adult Basic Education (AB0and English as a Second Language (ESL) January 30 April 3 March 24 May 26 Se^ionl January 30 ! March 24 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPUCATMH Name (to be announced) W:SiMvi AtUmonalComses •MS# •' . . RecermcaneaPrograrns £'>iv s-,V4< The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. On pages 15-18 in this month's Seafarers LOG, in a Lundeberg School supplement, is a description of the facility's courses and a schedule of classes for the entire year. Date of Completion Start Date (Month/Day/Year) Inland Waters Member D With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalsomust submit aCOPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back ofyour z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END DATE DATE COURSE If the following information is notfdledout completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # *— — Seniority .Department U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, ** J class ..# • Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Rating: LAST VESSEL: Date On: Date Off: DATE. • Ves DNO SIGNATURE. • Ves DNO NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, course(s) taken VV.*"! ; Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? 11 • Yes DNO FirefighlingrDYes GNO CPRrDYes GNO RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. V' ' ' • •, �SEAmRERS Volume 56, Number 12 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan — Page 28 Seafarers Pension Trust — Page 30 December 1994 Historic Baltimore Tug Sails Again Retired Seafarers Honored for Role in Restoration long history. "I thought the ceremony was great. It was a feather in the cap of the Port of Baltimore," said Mamoliti, 71, who sailed in the SIU's inland division from 1957 until 1984. Three retired Sea­ farers from Baltimore recently were on hand to celebrate a part of local history which they helped revive. Herb Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Hal Thompson, who sailed as tugboat captains, were recognized for their volunteer efforts during a pier-side event marking the^claration of the stdwT^tugboat Bal­ timore as a National Historic Landmark. "Between the three of us, we have 150 years of experience handling tugs of this type. There aren't many people around with that kind of experience,\|ioted Groh, a charter meilfeeri of the Seafarers who lau)§;hingly described his ^ as "over 70." He, Mamoliti and Thompson pilot the tug around the Baltimore Harbor two weekends per year as part of a regularly scheduled tour of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, which is the vessel's per­ manent home. A dozen passengers are permitted on each trip, and the boat is full for each voyage. The former SIU inland division mariners, who also occasionally pilot the boat for charters, joined dozens of other volun­ teers who helped restore and maintain the Bal­ timore, which sank in 1979 and did not operate again until 1990. Volunteers Felt Rewarded "The volunteers have worked very hard, so it was nice to see this occasion," stated Thompson, 68, who like Mamoliti spent most of his career working aboard Curtis Bay Towing vessels. "I thought the whole thing was appropriate." Groh added that, while they enjoy being involved with the tug and the museum, he and the other volunteers maintain a serious and professional at­ titude when it comes to up­ keep and operation of the Baltimore. "With the pas­ sengers, we explain all aspects of the Coast Guard regulations that govern the boat. We have a boundary, and we're also mindful of any adverse weather condi­ tions," he said. Still, the retirees all agreed that they enjoy having an outlet for their vast seafaring knowledge. "It's a great feeling to be able to demonstrate every­ thing you've learned and to still be using your skills," concluded Groh, who used to work as a ship-docking pilot. "When I retired (in 1982), the most troubling thought was, 'What will I do with all this Pictured from left are retired Seafarers Herb Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Hal Thompson, who voluntarily pilot the historic knowledge?' The Bal­ tug Baltimoreon behalf of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Inset: Invited guests and passers-by observe the pier-side timore gives all of us an A Part of ceremony celebrating the boat's certification as a National Historic Landmark. opportunity to volunteer Baltimore History that experience to the Built in 1906 at a cost of less nesses and civic organizations rechristened the tug amidst loud ceremony, including Bentley maritime community and to the and maritime historian Kevin museum, instead of sitting on a than $30,000, the 89-foot boat donated time, expertise and applause. Speakers at the recent Foster, recalled the Baltimore's bar stool or chasing a golf ball." operated for decades as a city- money for the task of restoring owned icebreaker. The Bal­ the Baltimore. timore, with its wrought-iron Not until 1985 was the boat's hull and Georgia pine wheel- boiler lit for the first time since house, also moved barges and the sinking; it took five more The National Center for Summers was 3 feet tall when pile drivers and sometimes was years before the Baltimore Missing and Exploited he was abducted. The blondeused for passenger tours. would leave the dock under its Children has asked the haired, blue-eyed boy weighed It was sold in 1963 and sub­ own power. Seafarers International Union 35 pounds and has a cleft lip sequently operated as a pleasure Although the Baltimore to assist them in locating Ian and a repaired cleft palate. boat on the Eastern Shore. But it again has been operational for Scott Summers, who was ab­ Anyone having infonnation sank at a dock during the severe several years, the October 21 ducted in Greenbelt, Md. by his on the whereabouts of Ian Scott winter of 1979. ceremony marked the culmina­ non-custodial mother, Rebekah Summers should contact the Na­ Two years later, the tug was tion of all the volunteers' work. Summers, when he was 3 years tional Center for Missing and raised by a local contractor and A plaque was unveiled noting old. A felony warrant for kid­ Exploited Children at (800) was donated to the non-profit the Baltimore's certification as napping has been issued in her 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ museum. From there, retired a National Historic Landmark, name. (She also goes by the sons Unit of the Greenbelt tugboatmen like- Groh, and retiring Rep. Helen Delich name Rebekah Lynn Woods,) (Md.) Police Departiiiciit at Mamoliti and Thompson, as Bentley (D-Md.)—longtime Now 4 years old, Ian Scott (301)474-7200. Ian Scott Summers well as local residents, busi- supporter of U.S. shipping- Help Locate This Missing Chiid •f^' i~^•^ • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES KESTREL CREW PRAISED BY NAVY FOR BARGE TRANSFER OPERATIN LAWSUIT OF SIU, FISHERMEN’S GROUPS RESULTS IN 16% MORE FLOUNDER QUOTA HOUSE, SENATE SHIFT TO REPUBLICAN CONTROL TO DATE, EFFECT OF NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ON MARITIME IS UNCERTAIN UNION’S SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEWLY FASHIONED COURSES SIU REFUTES ALLEGATIONS ON QUALIFICATIONS OF SEALIFT TANKERS’ CREWS MARAD ALLOWS APL TO FLAG-OUT SIX NEW SHIPS RESCUE IN THE PACIFIC LOPEZ CREW AIDS STRANDED ISLANDERS TOWBOAT OPERATORS NEED RADAR ENDORSEMENT; LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COURSES SATISFY NEW REG EIGHT BOSUNS ACHIEVE TOP CERTIFICATION FOR BOSUN PARISI, SEAFARING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR WORKING THE BUSY CARIBBEAN RUN KEEPS S-L DISCOVERY CREW ON ALERT CREW EARNS PRAISE FOR WORK IN SHIPYARD ON THOMPSON PASS SEAFARERS MUST HAVE MMDS RENEWED BY 1999 GOP GAINS MAJORITY IN SENATE AND HOUSE EXPEDITED MARAS APPROVAL SOUGHT BY SEA-LAND TO REFLAG FIVE SHIPS HOUSTON STILL FEELS FLOOD’S AFTEREFFECTS LNG CREW BIDS FAREWELL TO RETIRING BOSUN WATERS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE ABOARD THE HARRIETTE EPA CERTIFICATION COURSES SCHEDULED FOR NEW YEAR MORE SEAFARERS COMPLETE REFRIGERATION TECH, EXAM SIU: FOREIGN SHIP CREW STANDARDS MUST BE STUDIED UNION URGES COAST GUARD TO ENACT RULES TO PROTECT OIL SPILL MARINERS ISRAELI SEA OFFICERS CONTINUE JOB ACTIONS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS DATES SET FOR 1995 ON THE S-L EXPEDITION CREW MEETS FAST TURNAROUND PACE SIU CREWS NEW SULFUR CARRIER HISTORIC BALTIMORE TUG SAILS AGAIN RETIRED SEAFARERS HONORED FOR ROLE IN RESTORATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 12 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0a4eab40e92646705aee80bb0db9428a.pdf 7b2eaf7e6031aed75ea21c6dddd74291 PDF Text Text Clinton Re-elected; GIP: l(eeps Majority Voters ·retu.rnad Hall Center Offers New LNG Courses pro~maritime legislators to work in the House and Senate when they went to the polls November 5. Citizens also re-elected President Clinton, who recently signed the Maritime Security Act. As members of the new Congress·ctjnduc~ed their first organizationat meetings in late Novemb~ri no major changes were expected in the makeup ofthevarious subcommittees that oversee the LJ .S.·flag merchant.fleet. . , 0 Page3 School Approved For Self-certification Pages '97 Course Descriptions, SIU's Tacoma Hall Schedule Announced Marks Grand Opening .... l · - 1' Upgraders take advantage of diesel engine class, one of many courses offered at the Paul Hall Center. Pages 11-14 Seafarers and SIU officials were on hand November 14 in Tacoma, Wash. to celebrate the opening of the union's new hall, located at 3411 South Union Avenue. The new facility (top photo) is expected to help provide better service for the membership. Page 4 From SIU Members Asea and Ashore - Pages 15-18 �President's Report Two Objectives Reached, But the Mission Continues In November 1994, a political "revolution" swept across the United States. For the first time in 40 years, the majority party in both the House of Representatives and Senate was Republican. No one knew what would appear on the horizon. Before anyone could even learn the names of the nearly 100 new legislators who would be working on Capitol Hill, other changes that would have a direct affect on the U.S.-flag merchant fleet started happening. Both chambers of Congress shook up the structure of their committees. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee was dissolved. Its authority was divided between two different committees dealing with national security and transportation. On the Senate side of the Hill, the Merchant Marine Subcommittee was merged with surface transportation. Not only was the maritime industry dealing with new elected officials and a new majority party, but also a new system for routing needed legislation designed to help the U.S.-flag fleet. Like others, the maritime industry was headed for unknown waters. However, as anyone standing bridge-watch knows, this is not a time for panic. It is a time to study the charts and plot a new course to your destination. In the years before the 104th Congress came to Washington in 1995, the SIU had been pushing two major bills designed to keep the U.S.-flag merchant fleet strong and vital into the next century. Those pieces of legislation would allow U.S. tankers to carry Alaskan North Slope crude oil overseas and would create a maritime security program. Both of these measures had received bipartisan support as they started making their way tluough the committee process in Congress. Yet, neither bill had been able to complete its voyage through the legislative workings and become law. That was the challenge before the industry and the SIU two years ago. At that time. the process for passing these needed bills was more difficult because the old route no longer existed and a new course had to be plotted. The union's governmental affairs representatives on Capitol Hill rolled up their sleeves and went right to work. They began meeting with the newly elected members of Congress to educate them on the importance of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet to the nation's defense and economic security. The union's representatives also had to figure out how to promote U.S.flag shipping as a new Congress intent on deregulation. free trade and reducing government spending began its work on Capitol Hill. As hearings on the two pieces of legislation began in both the House and Senate, friends and supporters of. the maritime industry stood up and announced why the bills were needed. These backers also denounced· and blocked attempts to alter the Jones Act and cargo preference laws. Despite various anempts by a few legislators who are against U.S.-flag shipping to divert the union and maritime industry from the course we set in early 1995, we were able to get these two bills passed and signed into law. On November 28, 1995, President Clinton signed the bill-passed with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate-allowing Alaskan North Slope crude oil to be exported on U.S.-flag tankers. SIU members saw a benefit from this measure early in 1996 when all SIU-contracted tankers that had been in layup returned to service. Then, on October 8, 1996, the president added his signature to the Maritime Security Act, which created a 10-year program to help fund militarily useful U.S.-flag merchant vessels. Again, this measure received strong support from Republicans and Democrats alike. Both bills had completed their voyages, but neither could have happened without the support of all the Seafarers, pensioners, their families and friends who steered and fueled the measures through their calls, letters and visits with the legislators as well as the union members' donations to SPAD. As you know. gaining.passage of these measures-as well as fending off broadsides against the nation's cabotage laws and cargo preference-has not been easy. As on a vessel, it takes the whole crew working together to meet the goals, avoid the hazards and reach the destination. The national elections are over for another two years. President Clinton has been re-elected and the Republicans will continue to lead the Congress. Our goals for the 104th Congress were met. But our work is not close to being finished. We are working on our union's constant priority of jobs and job security. Union officials will be meeting with members of the 105th Congress to ensure a strong and vital U.S.-flag merchant fleet remains an important aspect of America's national and economic security. Happy Holidays to One and All I would like to join the many Seafarers, retirees, their families and friends whose greetings appear in this issue of the LOG to wish everyone a most joyous and happy holiday season. May you also have a healthy and prosperous new year. Volume 58, Number 12 ~ 11 December 1996 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers WG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Daniel Duncan; Managing Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright© 1996 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Navy Asst. Sec'y Douglass Calls For Support of Merchant Fleet Citing the U.S.-flag merchant fleet's vital role in the nation's defense and economic security, the Navy's assistant secretary for research, development and acquistion told the Washington, D.C. Propeller Club he would continue the fight for a strong and vital U.S. commercial maritime industry. "We need to go to the American people and ring the alann bell that we need a strong maritime industrial base," Assistant Secretary John W. Douglass told an audience composed of representatives from U.S. maritime labor, shipping companies and shippers. "We need to come together," he stated, adding that the effort should include U.S. shipyards, U.S.-flag shipping companies, American merchant mariners, the industries that supply the vessels and the businesses which use U.S.-flag bottoms. Douglass, who retired from the U.S. Air Force as a brigadier general after a 28-year career, outlined the national security needs for a strong commercial maritime industry during his November 13 address. He pointed out the military depends on commercial ships and merchant mariners for the sealift needed to sustain overseas operations. He added that commercial shipbuilding would keep domestic shipyards busy and up-to-date on the latest technology that could be used when new Navy vessels are ordered. Noting his interest in history, Douglass recalled how America throughout the zotb century has allowed both its naval and maritime fleets to shrink when the nation was not preparing for or involved in war. He stated a major reason the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 became reality was the immediate memory of how ill prepared the U.S. Navy and U.S.-flag merchant fleets were for World War I. "Our nation was concerned that it would have to rely on beligerents for commercial shipping," Douglass said. Before the war, only seven percent of America's overseas commerce sailed on U.S.-built bottoms. In 1920, the figure had increased to 22 percent. Shortly after passage of the 1920 act, nearly a third of the cargo sailed under the U.S. flag. However, the nation soon allowed the fleet to dwindle again. By the time Franklin Roosevelt was elected president in 1932, the new commander-in-chief (who had served as secretary of the Navy during World War Q realized America needed to update both its military and commercial fleets. The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 allowed the nation to begin preparations for entering World War II, Douglass said. By the end of the war in 1945, U.S. shipyards had constructed 5,000 merchant ships and emerged with a robust merchant marine. But after the war, the assistant secretary stated America again permitted the Navy and merchant fleets to drop in size. "We saw a resurgence in 1970 when Nixon signed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, but Reagan pulled the bottom out of the building program before it was completed," Douglass told the group. Now. military planners are trying to determine what equipment will be needed in the next 20 to 30 years, Douglass said. They are trying to figure out how America's military will be used. ''The tendency, as we have seen, is to slow down," he noted. 'We are in a fog bank-slowing down to see which way we are going." In order to make America's shipyards active and to keep the merchant marine strong, Douglass proposed that members of the maritime industry meet during the winter to consider legislation to present to Congress. He noted the recently passed Maritime Security Act was a good start, and the momentum gained from it should continue. Douglass proposed, as an example, legislation that would make it easier to build passenger ships in the United States. "It bothers me that more than 80 percent of the passengers on cruises are American, but no passenger ships are being built here. I have toured foreign shipyards and they have nothing different than our yards. "A cruise ship is next to a war ship in its complexity. If we can build war ships here, then we can build cruise ships." Douglass promised to work with the industry to come up with new legislation. SIU Pensioners Will Get $500 Year-End Bonus Eligible SIU pensioners will be receiving a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees recently approved such a payment after union representatives to the group recommended the special bonus. The one-time extra payment will be sent to all SIU pensioners who currently receive monthly benefit checks for normal, early normal or disability pensions from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The Board of Trustees, composed of representatives from the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after a thorough study of the financial condition of the plan by an outside actuary, a financial professional who considers all elements of any decision a trust fund makes, calculating statistical risk and projecting the ability to pay all obligations. For the eligible pensioners, the $500 bonus check will be one of three payments they will receive during the month of December from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The plan traditionally has sent December pension checks at the beginning of the month, while the January pension payments are issued in the middle of December to all pensioners. More information about the bonus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or calling a plan representative at 1-800-CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Educating Hawaiians About the Jones Act MC&S Pensioners Receive $500 Bonus The Board of Trustees of the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MSC) Supplementary Pension Plan recently announced that all pensioners and beneficiaries who receive benefits on December 1, 1996 shall receive an additional onetime bonus of $500.00. The Board's decision to issue the bonus was based on an actuary's study of the financial condition of the plan. The Marine Cooks & Stewards merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District in 1978. Chief Steward Louise Pak informs a Hawaiian resident on the importance of America's cabotage laws to the island state as well as the nation during the Oahu Labor Day festival. December 1996 �Voters Return Pro-Maritime Congress Clinton Wins Second Term to White House The U.S.-flag merchant fleet was a big winner November 5 as American voters returned President Clinton to the White House and pro-maritime legislators to both the House of Representatives and the Senate. A vast majority of the elected officials from both parties who supported the Maritime Security Act and the export of Alaskan North Slope crude oil on U.S.-flag tankers won re-election. (Both measures were passed during the 104th Congress and signed into law by President Clinton.) Among the winners were Reps. Howard Coble (R-N.C.), chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine Oversight Panel. [Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), chairman of the SeMte Surface Transportation and Merchartt Marine Subcommittcc1 was not up for re-election in 1996.] uA great many of the legislators who stood up for the U .S .•flag fleet in the last Congress were re· elected," noted Terry Turner1 the union's director for governmental relations. "We look forward to working _ with these legislators in maintain· ing a strong and vital merchant marine. We also plan to meet with newly elected members of the House and Senate to provide them with information on the value of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet to our nation's defense and economic security," Turner added. Maritime figures to be on the agenda as the 105th Congress begins its work in January. Among the issues concerning the U .S .-flag fleet the elected officials may have to face are those dealing with the preservation of the Jones Act, the Passenger Vessel Services Act and cargo preference laws. No Committee Changes Both the House of Representatives and the Senate s~-ted conducting organizational meetings in late November. The top leadership of both parties will be the same as in the previous Congress. Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) will serve as the Senate majority leadert while Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) again will hold the gavel as speaker of the House. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) will serve as Senate minority leader, and Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) will again be the House minority leader. While subcommittee chairmanships and assignments will not be known until later this month. reports from Capitol Hill state.d there would be no major shakeups in the structure of committees 1 un· like what happened after the 1994 elections, when the GOP became the majority party in Congress. Two years ago. House Republicans reduced the number of full committees from 23 to 20. One of the committees eliminated was the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, whose func· tions were split between the Na· tional Security and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. On the Senate side of Capitol Hill two years ago, the new Republican majority merged the existing Merchant Marine Subcommittee with surface transportation within the Commerce, Science and Transportation Com- It is in that committee that a change at the top will have to take place. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is expected to be named chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee following the defeat last month of Sen. Larry Pressler(R-S.D~, who led the delegation in the 104 Congress. New White House Team Meanwhile, the transition into a second term of office for the president will feature several new faces. As the Seafarers LOG went to press, seven cabinet officers-including Transportation Secretary Federico Pena-had announced they were stepping down. SIU President Michael Sacco praised the work of Secretary Pefia, calling him "an able leader and slrong secretary of transportation. .. Secretary Pefia proved his commitment to the maritime industry through his leadership and support of the recently passed Maritime Security Program," Sacco added. No replacement for Peiia--or for any of the other cabinet officers, including Defense Secretary William Perry and Labor Secretary Robert Reichhas been named. Working to re-elect Rep .. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), a member of the House Merchant Marine Oversight Panel, are (from left) Bellman Onofre Ortiz, GU Ameen Muthala, Bartender Mike Zoabi, AB Greg Cudal, Abercrombie, Cook/Baker Jim Stoen, Honolulu Patrolman Dino Ornellas and Storekeeper Jada Cordeiro. The 105th Congress will be sworn in January S, 1997. Election results in several districts still were not official, but the count as of November 25 showed the Republicans holding 226 of the 4 35 total seats. Democrats had 205. and one candidate (Bernard Sanders of New Hampshire) was elected as an independent. President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore will take the oath of office on January 20, 1997. Clinton carried 31 states and the District of Columbia to capture 379 electoral votes. (270 are needed for victory.) Fonner Sen. Robert Dole (R-Kansas) took 19 states and garnered 159 electoral votes. Voting Begins in SIU Election Voting began last month and will continue until December 31 in the election of officers of the SIU' s Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. ' Balloting is taking place at 21 SIU halls throughout the country. mittee. Full-book SIU members in good standing are eligible to vote in the election, which will determine union officers for the 1997-2000 term. Seafarers may obtain their ballot from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Saturday, except legal comes filled with ice. The vessel holidays, until the end of the year does not have the power to transit at any of the 21 halls. Listed on the ballot are the the ice-packed water of the region names of candidates seeking the in the later winter months. Erie Steamship Company, posts of president, executive vice which operates the SIU-crewed president, secretary-treasurer, six Richard Reiss, John R. Emery, vice presidents, six assistant vice Day Peckinpaugh and J.S. St. presidents. two headquarters repJohn, will announce official layup · resentatives and 10 port agentsdates within the first weeks of this for a total of 27 positions. At the union halls, a member month. Litton Great Lakes reports (upon presenting his or her book) that Seafarers aboard the Presque Isle are tentatively scheduled to is given a ballot and two enbring the ship in for the winter by velopes. After marking his or her selection, the ballot is folded and early January. Because they never have to travel through the Soo Locks, several SIU-crewed Hannah Marine tugboats will continue transporting petroleum products along lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie. Other Seafarers-crewed Hannah tugs will run until the end of this month when they will go into their respective winter ports until spring. After an ice-delayed start to the 1996 sailing season, the vast majority of SIU-crewed lakers have sailed without interruption throughout this season, which did not get under way until early April. The traditional beginning of the Great Lakes sailing season is March 25, when the Soo Locks reopen. This year's concentration of ice and snow found many lakers still in their winter ports until ice- At the SIU hall in Mobile, Ala., breaking operations allowed the QMED Henry Hall is ready to cast ships to safely sail. his secret ballot. Lakes Season Winds Down for Seafarers The 1996 sailing season is slowly coming to a close for Seafarers aboard Great Lakes vessels after a busy season of transporting iron ore, coal, stone and other commodities throughout the region. Many SIU-contracted companies are considering tentative layup dates for the lakers. American Steamship Company (ASC) has announced that all of its SIU-crewed bulkers will be sailing to their respective winter ports throughout December and during early January. Seafarers aboard ASC's American Republic, John J. Boland, Walter J. McCarthy, American Mariner, Buffalo, Indiana Harbor, Sam Laud, St. Clair, H. Lee White ruid Charles E. Wilson will prepare their ships for layup several weeks earlier than usual. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes shipping season officially ends January 15, the date set for the closing of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The closure of the locks halts the majority of shipping on the Great Lakes, since the locks are the only entrance into Lake Superior from the lower four lakes. On December 16, the Kinsman Independence will be sailing into Buffalo, N.Y. for the winter. The vessel, which transports grain between Buffalo and Duluth, Minn., must traverse the Soo Locks, which by the end of December be- December 1996 AB Bruce Holloway (left) receives his ballot for the union's election from SIU Representative Dino Ornellas in Honolulu. placed inside an envelope marked "ballot." That envelope then is sealed inside a postage-paid envelope bearing the mailing address of the bank depository where ballots are kept until submitted to the union tallying committee. That rank-and-file tallying committee, consisting of two members from each of the union's constitutional ports, will be elected in December. They will convene in early January and will tabulate and announce the election results. Announcement of Ships In MarAd Program Expected In December The Maritime Administration (MarAd) is continuing its review of applications from U.S.-flag shipping companies for vessels to be included within the new Maritime Security Program. SIU-contracted firms are among those who have presented applications under the program, which went into effect when President Clinton signed the Maritime Security Act of 1996 on October 8. The act outlines a 10-year, $1 billion program to help fund approximately 50 U.S.-flag, militarily useful vessels. If a ship is accepted into the program, the company that operates it will make the vessel as well as its shoreside infrastructure available to the Defense Department in times of war or national emergency. These ships also would be available to the military to transport cargo in times of peace. MarAd is expected to announce this month which ships will be included in the new program. Seafarers LOG 3 �ITF Secures $120,000 in Back Wages for Abused Crew Ill Mariners on Runaway-Flag Ship Denied Medical Treatment, Among Other Offenses What are the human consequences of runaway-flag shipping? Ask the Filipino and Korean crew of the James, a Japaneseowned refrigerated cargo ship that flies the flag of Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific island. In a recent episode eventually brought to justice in Delaware by the SIU' s Edd Morris, who serves as an International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) inspector, most of the James crew were severely ill for more than a month-but were denied medical treatment by the captain. Wracked for weeks by vomiting and diarrhea, the crewmembers: • were forced to work overtime, without pay • had no toilet paper. no soap, no silverware and only a few drinking glasses • drank rainwater because their water supply was contaminated • had very limited stores • had no sheets for their bunks • worked in dangerously hot conditions because the ship• s air conditioning system was broken • had not been paid for several months. Further, Morris reported that when they had been paid, most of the mariners were victimized by "double boolckeeping. Guys were being forced to sign for two sets of money, but they only received the lower rate. Obviously the receipts for the higher rate were being submitted to someone else." Crewmembers also told Morris that the captain forced them to loot some of their own cargo (primarily beef) so that a few Korean officers could be well-fed. "It's modem-day slavery, pure and simple," Morris said. Fortunately for the crew, a person at a seamen• s center in the port of Wilmington, Del. learned about these abuses two days before the James was scheduled to sail. He contacted Morris the following morning, and the inspector traveled that day to the vessel, which is managed by a Korean company. The following day, backed by the ITF, the crew went on strike. Support for Crew "The local conununity really supported the crew once their story got out in the local press,'' recalled Morris, who helped generate that publicity. "People brought food to the ship, the Longshoremen were very supportive, and a state senator (active in the Filipino community in that region) went to the ship daily," Working with representatives at ITF headquarters in London as well as officials from the All 1apan Seamen's Union (who helped contact the shipowner), Morris demanded and quickly arranged for medical treatment for the mariners, payment of $120,000 in back wages, replenishment of stores and needed shipboard repairs. The settlement also included removal of the captain and two other officers who had caused many of the problems. Doctors went aboard the ship, tested crewmembers and diagnosed them as having a contagious, bacterial illness that causes gastrointestinal problems. They provided treatment that quickly worked. "Medical and food supplies literally were trucked in at midnight," Morris stated. "It looked like they were crewing a ship from the mothball fleet. "The crew was very appreciative of our efforts. They put thankyou signs on the ship." Despite their ordeal, the crewmembers remained on board the James for its next voyage. "Even though they went through hell, they weren't trying to run away. They just wanted to have the problems fixed," Morris concluded. The ITF represents some 10 million transportation employees from more than 400 trade unions worldwide, including the SIU. A primary goal of the Seafarers Section of the ITF is to end the scandal of runaway-flag shipping. With that in mind, ITF inspectors throughout the world assist crews of such vessels (as well as others who need aid) and work to ensure that the shipowners are held accountable. ABs Bob O'Connell (left) and Mike Sorenson stand at the entrance of the new Tacoma union hall. 4 Seafarers LOG Korean and Filippino crewmembers aboard the runaway-flag James hang signs thanking ITF Inspector Edd Morris, who helped secure badly needed medical treatment plus $120,000 in back wages for the men. With assistance from Morris (pictured second from left, top photo), the crew had gone on strike while the ship was docked in Wilmington, Del. New Money l'un:hase l'ension l'lan Is One Benefit of New Conlnlt:ts Seafarers Laud New Tacoma Union Hall Sunshine, fine food and fellowship greeted Seafarers, pensioners and SIU officials as they gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Tacoma, Wash. unionhall on November 14. "It was a fitting occasion for an outstanding new hall," recalled SIU Assistant Vice President Bob Hall. "We are all very happy with our new home, and the opening gave us the chance to get together and celebrate," he added. In a brief openirig ceremony, Father Eddie Johnson of the Seaman's Church of Tacoma blessed the facility and all Seafarers who pass through it. Father Johnson sailed as an SIU member during the Vietnam War and is a great friend to SIU members, noted Hall. . SIU Assistant Vice President Bob Hall (center) poses for a photo at the opening of the Tacoma, Wash. hall with Seafarers (from left) Mo Hassin, Kaid Adam and M. Saleh. Calling the new facility "beautiful." SIU President Michael Sacco also addressed the current state of the maritime industry and the SIU as well as extending his best wishes to all Seafarers who utilize the Tacoma hall. A grand feast was enjoyed by all who attended the special celebration. Catered by a local restaurant, elaborate ice sculptures with the SIU emblem were surrounded by fresh seafood such as jumbo shrimp, smoked salmon, crab legs, oysters, clams and much more. Additionally, a large lunch buffet was served. . "Everything about the day was absolutely fabulous," Recertified Steward Diane Lupton told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. 'The food spread was unbelievable. Everyone I know who was on the beach attended with their families in addition to our many retirees. We all really enjoyed the attention given to our new home," Lupton said. Located at 3411 South Union A venue, the Tacoma hall was selected because it is "more comfortable and convenient for our members," according to Hall. "Our new location is brighter, cleaner and only about five minutes away from the waterfront where a large number of members meet their ships. Everyone just loves it," he added. "There is no comparison between this hall and our old Seattle hall . This place is absolutely beautiful. It is clean and full of light," stated Lupton. "We no longer have to struggle with parking, and Sea-Land and TOTE are located here so it is much more convenient for many of us," the steward added. The hall, which opened for business on October 14, was formerly a bank. It is built on two levels and includes a large membership area with a TV and comfortable furniture. The original Seattle hall shipping board has been placed in a large open area. The hall features plenty of room and counter space for members to stand while filling out paper work or throwing in for a job. The facility also has a full kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and microwave oven. Hall added that the building is located "in a nice, safe neighborhood. As a result of the standard representing the amount of money freightship and tanker contracts accumulated by that employee. ratified earlier this year by the On the other hand, if an membership, Seafarers gained a employee leaves the industry, new benefit known as the regardless of his or her age, all Seafarers Money Purchase Pen- benefits credited to that person sion Plan (SMPPP). This benefit would be payable to him or her does not cost Seafarers anything within a reasonable time period and is totally separate from the after the paperwork is processed wage-related pension. It is an in- and all legal requirements are met. dividual interest-earning investment Additionally, if employees account funded by a daily contribu- covered by the SMPPP contribute tion made on behalf of the employee to the plan on their own behalf, by the company. Seafarers also such moneys that are paid directly have the option of voluntarily con- by employees cannot be less than tributing to their fund. 1% nor more than 10% of the Under the rules of the SMPPP, employee's estimated total annual each Seafarer is immediately compensation for the current year. vested in all moneys paid into the Further, the money directly sent to Plan on his or her behalf. In other the SMPPP by employees can only words, there is no minimum be post-tax money (from net inseatime required to qualify for come as opposed to gross income, SMPPP benefits. in other words). When a member retires (nonnal All contributions that are made retirement age for this particular to the SMPPP will be invested by plan is considered 55), either be- experts in the field chosen by the cause that person reaches retire- Board of Trustees. The Board of ment age or becomes permanently Trustees will have an equal numand totally disabled, a choice will ber of representatives of managehave to be made about whether or ment and union. not the benefits accumulated will Editor's note: In this article, it is be paid as a joint and survivor an- possible to provide only the highlights nuity. This form of benefit will pro- of the new benefits available to vide moneys to the spouse of the Seafarers covered by the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. pensioner upon his or her death. If the joint and survivor annuity Therefore, if you have questions or is not chosen, the employee will be wish to obtain additional information, given the option to receive his or please direct your inquiries to the her accumulated benefit either in a Administrator of the Plan at Headquarters, 5201 Auth Way, Camp· lump sum or in I 0 equal yearly Springs, MD 20746. installments, and if such person Additionally, the IRS currently is should die before all moneys due completing final paperwork to apare collected, the remaining prove the SMPPP. No problems are amount will be paid to the desig- anticipated. but it is taking a while to nated beneficiary. get through the "red tape." SIU memShould an unmarried employee bers will be notified when the IRS gives die before retirement, the final approval to the SMPPP as well beneficiary of that employee as when they may begin making conwould be entitled to a death benefit tributions. December1996 �SIU Schaal a Leader in Earning Self-Certification Coast Guard Approves Three Courses for Upgrading Students; Others Pending The Paul Hall Center's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship recently received U.S. Coast Guard approval for three self-certification courses. The center, located in Piney Point, Md., is among the first maritime training facilities in the United States to receive the selfcertification designation from the Coast Guard. "Basically, the Coast Guard is getting out of the testing business. so certified and approved training schools will be teaching and testing their students for Coast Guard endorsements," explained J .C. Wiegman, assistant director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School. "With that selfcertification designation comes more responsibility placed on the training centers . For instance. there are strict guidelines for class size. We'll undergo periodic audits by the Coast Guard to ensure the integrity of the programs. "Of course, as technology changes," he added, "the courses will change to remain current with the industry." Effective immediately, the courses approved for self-certification are tartk~rma.n. assistant DL (formerly tanker operation/safety), life boatman/water survival, and LNG familiarization . Upon completing those courses students will tWce a Coast Guarda pp roved Lundeberg School exam, rather than a test administered by the agency. This means students will not have to pay a testing fee for the self-certification courses. 1 Once they pass the test, the upgraders will be issued appropriate certificates from the school. The students then will present the certificates at a Coast Guard regional exam center (REC) in order to have the earned ratings added to their respective z-cards. to which the U.S. is signatory. The tion and Watchkeeping for International Convention on mariners (STCW) allows training Standards of Training, Certifica- schools to apply for self-certificaw1".· J t •• '1' A four-page guide of the courses available at the Lundeberg School in 1997 may be found on pages 11·14 in this issue of the Seafarers LOG. Additionally, the school in 1997 will seek to earn self-certification status for the following courses: AB, FOWT, QMED, third mate, and third engineer. Those courses already are Coast Guard-approved, so Seafarers may take them any time and still earn the respective ratings by passing a Coast Guard exam upon completing the class. "This is an example of how the SIU and the Paul Hall Center stay a step ahead of the changing needs of the industry," noted SIU President Michael Sacco. ult's a great accomplishment for the union and the school." Wiegman added that the selfcertification designation generally. will not change the length or content of the courses. For instance, the lifeboatman/water survival course will remain a two-week class. The opportunity for self-certification stems from amendments to an international maritime treaty L.unaeberg School upgraders practice fitting a hazardous materials outfit during a recent tanKerman assistant DL class, one of three courses approved by the Coast Guard for self-cenification. Hall Center Offers New LNG Courses Emphasizing safety as well as compliance with a far-reaching international maritime agreement. the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has finalized curriculums for two new classes designed for Seafarcrs who sail aboard tankers that carry liquefied natural gas (LNG). One course. LNG recertification, will be offered to SIU members who have been sailing regularly aboard LNG vessels. Unlike other recertification courses offered by the school, these sessions are open to members from all three departments. The union is encouraging bosuns, QMEDs and stewards to take the three-week LNG recertification class as soon as possible. The first course starts on January 27 (see schedule. page 14). The recertification course is open to all rated crewmembers who sail aboard LNG ships operated by Energy Transpor- AB Oubre Named to USCS Merchant Marine Sroup AB Sinclair Oubre Two Seafarers now are part of a U.S. Coast Guard committee that deals with the training and certification of U.S. merchant mariners. AB Sinclair Oubre recently was appointed by Secretary of Transportation Federico Pefia to the Coast Guard's Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). Oubre joins QMED David Dukehart as the only unlicensed mariners on the 19-member panel, whose purpose is to advise the secretary of Scholarship Named In Honor of Joe Sacco Contributions are being accepted at SIU headquarters for a scholarship fund that has been named in honor of the late SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco. To commemorate Brother Sacco's life, his family has asked that contributions be made to the Joseph Sacco Scholarship Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, Attn: Tom DeVivio, Trustee. This scholarship program is aimed at providing college opportunities to the dependents of officials of the SIU or SIU-affiliated unions. It started in 1991 with bequests from two retired Seafarers, and now will be named in memory of Brother Sacco. Legally, the scholarship fund can accept contributions from all individuals and organizations except companies that have collective bargaining agreements with the SIU or its affiliated unions. December 1996 tion of their courses that are approved by the Coast Guard (or its equivalent). Contracted companies wishing to make contributions commemorating Joseph Sacco's life are asked to send a donation to the Museum of Health and Medical Service, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004. The museum is the work of several prominent Houston physicians, including Brother Sacco's cardiologist. The museum's main attraction is a series of exhibits on the human body, allowing visitors to learn about human anatomy and how to facilitate good health. Brother Sacco, the SIU's executive vice president since 1988, passed away October 19 due to a heart attack. He was 58. Details of his career with the SIU, along with remembrances from Seafarers, politicians and others associated with the maritime industry, appear in the November issue of the Seafarers LOG. transportation on matters relating to the training, qualification, licensing. certification and physical fitness of individuals serving in the U.S. merchant marine. The rest of MERPAC includes Coast Guard· officials. administrators from shipping companies. licensed mariners, maritime instructors and other representatives of maritime training institutes. The committee most recently met in September and tentatively is scheduled to reconvene in March. "Being both an AB and a port chaplain, I think I'll bring a perspective the committee currently doesn't have," noted Oubre, who is a Catholic priest. "The well-being of the U.S. merchant marine is important to me, not only because of our own welfare, but also because our standards affect mariners from other nations. By maintaining a strong U.S. fleet, and by setting a high standard for ourselves, we can have an impact on seamen and on other industries all over the world," he added. A six-year member of the Seafarers, Oubre is scheduled to serve on MERPAC until January 1999. Hereceivedhis appointment shortly after the most recent meeting. He added that his participation this fall in an International Labor Organization maritime session in Geneva "was good training for understanding the rewrite of the (international maritime) conventions. It gave me insight into the intricacies of the process, as well as the issues that are caught up in these discussions. That ex- perience should help me on MERPAC." Indeed, while many topics were covered during the most recent MERPAC meeting, the focal point was the International Convention on · Standards of Training, Certi fica ti on and Watchkeeping (STCW) for mariners. STCW is an international treaty with more than 100 signatory nations, including the U.S. It already has greatly impacted training and certification requirements for U.S. mariners, and its scope will grow for years to come. "Serving on MERPAC will give me the opportunity to provide input from the perspective of the unlicensed mariner," Oubre concluded. "It also will enable me to become more educated about STCW and a host of other issues that affect merchant seamen, whether they sail deep sea, inland or on the Great Lakes. In tum, I can bring that knowledge to my fellow Seafarers and to the other port chaplains." · Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. and a MERPAC member for the past year, commended both Oubre and Dukehart for their participation on the committee. "I believe this reflects well on the entire SIU membership," he said. "For mariners to serve on this committee, they have to sacrifice their free time, which is a precious commodity. They also have to deal with some very complex issues. But obviously it's important that unlicensed mariners are represented on MERPAC." tation Corporation (ETC). The other course, LNG familiarization, is intended for Seafarers who want to sail on LNG ships but have no experience aboard the vessels. It also is a three-week class open to members from all departments and will begin June 2. One reason the classes were developed is that an intei;national treaty to which the United States is signatory requires certain training for LNG mariners. For example, according to the 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and W atchkeeping for mariners (STCW), beginning in February 1997, a mariner who has not accrued 90 days' seatime on an LNG ship during the past five years must pass an LNG familiarization class before being eligible to sail on an LNG vessel. For certain ratings, the treaty also requires training in "advanced practical firefighting techniques and tactics applicable to gas tankers, including the use of water-spray systems," the amendments read. The recertification class features this training. Another _factor in formulating the courses "is simply that safety is an ongoing process," noted Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education at the center. ''The company requested additional training for people who had been sailing LNG vessels over the last several years, because the industry has changed since we first began offering LNG training." More Subjects Besides advanced firefighting, the LNG recertification course also will cover many other topics, including training with epoxybased paints, updates on the latest computer software used by engine and steward department personnel aboard ETC ships and more. Topics covered in the LNG familiarization class will include firefighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety and LNG safety. Students also will study characteristics of hazardous material, LNG cargo tanks and cargo pumps, inert gas generators, nitrogen gas systems and more. Seafarers LOG 5 �SIU Seeks Elimination of FBI Background Check Fee Request to District Court States Coast Guard Already Has Needed Information Claiming that an FBI background check "provides far more types and categories of information" than what is required for obtaining a merchant mariner's document (z-card), license or certificate from the U.S. Coast Guard, the SIU is requesting a federal judge to continue to suspend a $17 charge being imposed on seamen and boatmen by the Department of Transportation agency. This effort is the latest action taken by the SIU as well as six other maritime unions and five individual mariners in a lawsuit filed against the government agency in April 1993 to stop the Coast Guard from charging a user fee to acquire or update z-cards, licenses or certificates. On November 20, the SIU filed a memorandum in opposition to the Coast Guard's request that the U.S. District Court Judge Robert Oberdorfer rule in favor of the $17 FBI criminal background fee without additional review or hearing. The U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia remanded the FBI background check issue to the district court in its April 12 decision earlier this year on the user fee case. A three-judge panel ordered Judge Oberdorfer to investigate what portion of the $17 charged by the FBI covers information needed by the Coast Guard to approve or deny a z-canL license or certificate. In i~ memorandum to Judge Oberdorfer, the SIU states the background check is no longer necessary because of the paperwork an applicant must fill out. Check Not Needed ''The Coast Guard currently obtains all information relevant to an applicant's drug and other convictions from the applicant, subject to a certification requirement penalizing any false statement with [federal] felony liability," the SIU notes. The union pointed out that the federal agency obtains this information when an applicant answers six questions dealing with drug ad- Galley Gangs Keep The Holidays Bright For many Seafarers, 1he Christmas srnson is a difficult time to be away from families and loved omu. For steward department members, however, the holidays can represent a time of the year when thry can create superb ttM<lls for Their fellow crewmemhers ta keep spirits high at sea. In an effort to help make the hblitiays !Jrigh1er for SIU members. both on 1he beach and sailing the world's waterways, Allan Sherwin, executive chefofthe Paul Hall Center, located at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., provided th~ Seafarers LOG with the following menu suggestions. The holiday season is upon us once again and it is the time of the year when steward department members really turn up the heat and spread cheer. However, care must be taken when preparing holiday buffets to avoid possible food-borne illnesses. For example, buffet items should not be left out for long periods of time and cold foods must be kept below 40 degrees F. Hot food items should be kept above 140 degrees F. The best way to do this is to prepare buffet items in small batches and cook progressively. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that more than 100,000 people will become ill over the holidays as a result of food-borne illnesses. Such foodborne illnesses are typically caused by improper handling and human contamination. Keep the following tips in mind when preparing your feast. • Thaw holiday turkeys in refrigerator and never allow the poultry to reach a temperature above 36 degrees Fahrenheit (F) prior to coonng. • Cook turkey immediately after thawing. • When roasting the turkey• make sure the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F when measured with meat thermometer in the breast and 180 degrees F when measured in the thigh. • Keep all cream-based items under refrigeration or on ice and as close to 40 degrees F as possible. • Do not leave foods out for long periods of time causing them to reach room temperature. The general rule is not to allow foods to sit out for more than one hour. To make this possible, rotate items on buffets and holiday spreads. • Be sure to provide enough serving utensils to discourage individuals from using hands to serve themselves. • Be sure to cook foods completely. Most organisms will be destroyed by heating to temperatures above 160 degrees F. • Finally, when your holiday feast is finished, cool leftovers before refrigerating. When reheating food, make sure to heat to at least 165 degrees F before serving. Special Holiday Favorites From Chef Allan Sherwin Basic Butter Cookie Dough For Hollday ParUes Yield: 64 - 1oz. cookies 1 lb. unsalted or sweet butter 12 oz. granulated sugar 112 tsp. salt 3 egg yolks 2 tsp. vanilla 2 lb. all purpose flour Method: In a mixer or food processor, blend sugar, salt and butter until light. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Next, add vanilla and gradually add flour until just mixed. DO NOT OVER MIX. Chill dough for approximately one hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out entire batch of dough into a sheet of V4 inch thickness and cut into fun holiday shapes using assorted cookie cutters. Arrange cookies onto baking sheets. Garnish with jam and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts. Bake for 1o to 12 minutes until cookies turn pale yellow. Cool for a few minutes before transferring onto a wire cookie rack. Note: You may sprinkle cookies prior to baking with course sugar or dip in melted chocolate after baking. Stuffed Mushrooms Yield: 25 -30 stuffed mushroom caps Chief Cook Barbara Toomey carefully arranges finger sandwiches on a tray. 6 Seafarers LOG 1 lb. large mushroom caps 1 lb. mushroom stems and small mushroom caps While upgrading at the Lundeberg School, Chief Cook Harry Galdeira inventories galley stores. 4 oz. finely diced onions 4 oz. heavy cream sauce (see recipe below) 1 Tbsp. garlic V4 tsp. fresh oregano V4 tsp. fresh basil salt and pepper to taste olive oil as needed Method: Wash and set aside large mushroom caps. Saute mushroom stems, small caps and onion with garlic in olive oil for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Prepare heavy cream sauce. Use food processor to blend cooked mushrooms, onion, garlic and heavy cream mixture. Add oregano, basil and salt and pepper. Fill in raw mushroom caps with mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Do not overcook. Heavy Cream Sauce 4oz. cream 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. flour Method: bring cream to full boil and remove from heat. Mix butter and flour together and heat in pan. Slowly whisk in the cream and blend until mixture is smooth. Note: For a more zesty mushroom cap, use crab meat or finely diced shrimp in filling. Do this by putting the seafood into a food processor with small amount of mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, bread crumbs and finely diced celery. Bake as instructed above. Cocktail Meatballs Yields: 75 small meatballs 3 lbs. lean ground beef 8 oz. cracker meal 8 oz. finely diced onions 3 oz. finely diced green peppers 1 Tbsp. garlic 3whole eggs 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped Y2 tsp. fresh oregano 1h tsp. fresh basil salt and pepper to taste Method: Mix together all ingredients in large bowl. Weigh out % oz. pieces of meat mixture and roll into balls. Line up on cooking sheets and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. diction, conviction of a dangerous drug law, conviction of a traffic violation related to alcohol or substance abuse and violation of maritime or environmental regulations. These questions must be answered truthfully or the applicant could face federal prosecution. "Because the FBI background check is not necessary, the $17 fee charged to each applicant is unreasonable and not permissible," the memo to Judge Oberdorfer concludes. Court Rulings Despite the SIU' s lawsuit that argues the user fee being imposed on mariners for their documents, licenses and certificates is actually a "work tax," the appeals court. in its April 12 decision, ruled the Coast Guard could charge for these materials needed by seamen and boatmen for their jobs. The appeals court received the case in January 1995 after both the SIU and the Coast Guard sought to overturn portions of the original decision handed down by District Court Judge Oberdorf er in November 1994. In his ruling, Judge Oberdorfer detennined the Coast Guard could charge a user fee because mariners accrued a private benefit from having these documents. However, the judge also ruled that the FBI background check did not provide any private benefit to mariners and the Coast Guard should not include it in its charges for z-cards, licenses and certificates. The appeals court did not completely overturn Judge Oberdorfer' s decisjqn on the $17 being charged for a criminal background check. It ordered the district court to assess what part, if not all, of the check is needed to approve or deny an applicant. The district court must now determine what portion, if any, of the $17 should be paid by an applicant or the Coast Guard. Fees Started in '93 The Coast Guard began assessing user fees on April 19, 1993. The fees range from $35 for the issuance of an entry-level merchant mariner• s document to $250 for the costs involved in securing an upper level license. The origins of the user fee can be found in the 1990 Onmibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which was drafted to help reduce the federal deficit. Within the measure were provisions to remove longstanding restrictions on charging mariners for their documents. Joining the SIU in its April 15, 1993 suit against the implementation of user fees were the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union. District 4-National Maritime Union/MEBA, District No. I-Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, American Maritime Officers, International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and five individual mariners. New Contract and Charter End 1996 on Positive Note A tentative four-year agreement has been reached for Seafarers who sail aboard vessels operated by Liberty Maritime. The new contract, which was being voted on by SIU members at press time, would improve wages and benefits into the year 2000. Additionally, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded a new long term charter to the SIU-crewed J.E.B. Stuart, providing continued job security for SIU members. Retroactive to June The Liberty pact, which is retroactive to June 16, provides for improved and increased medical and dental benefits for Seafarers and their families. SIU members who sail aboard the Liberty Maritime ships will also receive an additional day in their vacation benefit. The contract features the annuity savings plan for individual Seafarers-known as the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. The benefit package is an individual interest-earning investment account funded by a daily contribution made on behalf of the employee by the company. The benefit is in addition to the SIU wage-increased pension. ''The agreement will run until June 15, 2000 and will provide increased wages, benefits and job security while ensuring that the only U.S.-flag company with a substantial fleet trading in the cargo preference trades remains viable and competitive while continuing to provide the SIU membership with jobs and their family members with benefits,'' noted SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. The contract includes base wage and overtime increases. In addition, there will be an adjustment made to penalty rates. Other language changes as called for in the Standard Freightship Agreement will also apply to Seafarers sailing aboard Liberty Maritime vessels. MSC Charter's Stuart On October 28, MSC announced that it had awarded a 51m on th charter to the SIU-contracted J.E.B. Stuart, a military lighter aboard ship (LASH) vessel operated by Waterman Steamship Corporation. The vessel was selected from 200 bids and four final offers submitted in response to the military' s request for proposals. ''This is yet another commitment to the job security of Seafarers," stated Tellez when word of the charter was announced. "It also means that the military is pleased with the way Seafarers get the job done while aboard their vessels and shows that they have confidence that we will continue to do an outstanding job for them," he added. Since 1992, SIU members have manned the J.E.B. Stuart while the U.S. Army used the vessel to preposition ammunition on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The barge-like ship is specifically designed to carry most of its cargo in on-board barges or lighters . It is self-sustaining alongside a pier and requires no deep-water port. The vessel will continue to be utilized by the Army as a preposition ammunition ship for logistical support in key strategic locations. December 1996 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16, 1996 - NOVEMBER 15, 1996 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Philadelphia 36 3 8 Baltimore Norfolk 15 Mobile 12 New Orleans 18 Jacksonville ' 28 S~n Francisco > :26 ·. Wilmington 12 ' j3 Seattle Puerto Rico 14 Honolulu 6 : : :i:;: H{;us:tQn 30 :' SL Louis 0 3 ·:,:·.~~~:;f:9in~ . ..... 6 Algonac 234 Totals 26 2 3 21 4 2 10 1 2 8 0 0 2 4 0 8 1 2 5 9 4 13 12 5 0 1 5 21 12 9 13 11 9 15 20 21 5 5 1 12 24 24 0 3 17 12 16 20 25 3 10 35 5 3 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 10 16 i 1 4 1 0 196 27 164 1 5 Port 18 2 11 8 4 7 8 9 5 10 0 8 3 2 7 0 2 9 11 5 19 4 6 l1 ·.5 ' J 7 12 . . . .::·:··J.~.;;\~onville . · 1.7 u~ : ··"i: $ft.ti. Fra11ci$c() 1,4 15 3 13 2 10 9 3 9 0 0 3 1'7 0 14 2 I 2 0 122 6 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 142 17 107 92 2 3 14 1 4 8 6 10 0 0 0 Baltimore ••••• Thursday: January 9, February 6 Norfolk ••••••• Thursday: January 9, February 6 Jacksonville . . . . Thursday: January 9, February 6 Algonac . • • • • . Friday: January 10, February 7 4 8 1 55 19 0 1 1 9 24 46 40 0 0 2 0 Tuesday, February 18** 0 0 6 2 0 · •'*C.fiange treated by Presidents' Day 54 2 13 0 0 0 '" '" 3 2 "0 0 Houston . . . . . . Monday: January 13, February 10 8 New Orleans • • • • Tuesday: January 14, February 11 0 3 2 '3 Mobile ••••••• Wednesday: January 15, February 12 San Francisco ••• Thursday: January 16.February 13 Wilmington . . . . Tuesday, January 21 * *cltang~ creaJed by Martin Lulhe.r King Jr. 's birthday .: · o. 2 2 3 ' ~. 4 2 6 2 9 g. 8 2 8 6 l ' 1 0 1 2 r· ' ...... 2 · 40 ·.' 4 Duluth •• ·• ." ~ ... Weclnesday: January 15, February 12 4 Jersey City , . . . . Wednesday: January 22, February 19 8 10 23 New Bedford ?z.. 13 16 5 6 1 0 8 4 5 5 7 6 4 2 8 8 0 0 17 5 10 20 '" 3· 8 0 8 0 ·o ' 23 "l '' 0 0 8 0 2 0 39 1 197 201 11 0 2 2 4 7 5 2 0 1 0 5 26 22 1 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 l 2 3 11 4 15 7 13 3 7 10 2 6 2 4 2 7 5 0 2 1 5 0 0 1 166 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 69 17 90 41 12 60 12 29 0 14 Wilmfo'gton 14 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 28 5 18 11 0 10 2 1 o· 1 0 0 6 0 1 0 5 0 1 5 2 0 8 1 3 8 0 0 5 0 0 1 1 20 6 0 0 . . . Tuesday: January21,February 18 :· · . ~ch·e!'t:f*~ .~tlng starts at 10:30 a.m~ 19 1 5 11 11 11 30 48 21 45 9 23 17 0 11 2 San Francisco 28 0 1 4 ·5 O··· '"' 1 0 30 2 1 0 7 0 16 1 8 9 9 9 4 8 9 2 1 0 5 0 3 0 0 5 l 1 0 1 271 119 25 23 0 1 0 3 55 18 6 Personals RED BOLTON Please contact your nephew, Tom Bolton, at 1524 Lloyd Court, Wheaton, IL 60187, or telephone (630) 668-7065. FRIENDS OF JAMES H. IDLL Brother James H. Hill would like to hear from his SIU brothers, especially those who sailed with him aboard the SS Pen Van Guard and the USS Keva Island. His mailing address is 410 East Oak Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602. JACK MURPHY Please get in touch with your sisters, Anne and Sheila. They would like to hear from you. CHARLES O'NEAL STATHAM Your family would like to locate you. Please write your granddaughter, Amy Statham, at 3012 Reynolds Drive, Macon, GA 31206; or telephone (912) 784-8325. In addition, her pager number is (912) 752-9661. T.O. WATKINS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of T.O. Watkins from Georgia (born approximately 1914), please cocntact Lynne Kelley, 3040 Saturn St., #JOO, Brea, CA 92621. Heading Home ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 1 0 3 5 3 San Francisco 11 6 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Philadelphia . . . . Wednesday: January 8, February 5 2 1 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville New York • • • • • Tuesday: January 7, February 4 20 32 24 36 4 13 308 3 Philadelphia Baltimore Piney Point • • • • Monday: January 6, February 3 54 42 26 8 1 9 New York 5 11 2 417 3 ... 31 0 5 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 11 83 l Philadelphia Baltimore 18 36 2 9 0 1 0 New York 11 21 18 s Algonac Totals 1 3 3 6 1 2 6 ·. . . 'Hci'uston ... St Louis Pi_ney Point 3 7 11 46 6 146 '. ... P~l~delP,~ia . 4 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 2 2 67 5 10 21 2 8 3 : : : :.: :.L.lAl'ijµ)qre . New Orleans **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C February 1991 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . ·Ncw'. :V6rit .· · · . "21 Norfolk Mobile Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 'fiinua · ·<Membership Meetings Qeep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 5 3 5 2 6 7 11 0 8 14 13 19 9· 1 5 10 8 9 3 15 0 0 1 2 1 4 2 5 6 3 6 2 0 8 2 4 35 42 16 1 2 24 1 4 3 6 2 0 2 0 4 10 2 3 1 0 1 11 0 1 6 2 12 6 0 1 0 3 35 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 7 20 7 11 9 10 2 7 22 19 30 34 27 23 27 9 55 26 4 25 1 17 28 9 11 5 11 71 15 0 1 0 1 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 195 112 34 120 56 0 101 365 1 223 602 173 395 399 94 182 986 993 332 Totals All Departments 582 28 9 2 1 12 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 26 1 * "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. December 1996 David West, who worked as a messman aboard the SS Kauai, disembarks the ship in Long Beach, Calif. after his time aboard the Matson Navigation vessel was up. Chief Steward Dorothy Carter, who sent this photo to the LOG, says he will be sorely missed. Seafarers LOG 7 �Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarer$ lntemational Union Directory OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1996 CL-Company/Lakes L-Lakes NP-Non Priority MkbaelSacco . Presideni., •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez Vice President Contracts George McCartney Vice President West Coast . Roy ·A. "'Bu.:k" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Port Algonac Port ·o- Algonac 0 15 1 0 8 6 Port Algonac ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 43 ' 14 Port Algonac TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Chm NP 35 0 26 0 30 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 6 0 1 0 7 6 0 21 19 0 64 37 2 13 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 14 0 7 VicePresident Gulf Coast Totals All Departments 0 101 47 0 37 10 "' '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. HEADQUA,RTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-067 5 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters ALGONAC 520 St. Clilit River Dr. · Algonac, MI 48001 OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1996 (810) 7944988 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Cla.<JS B CIDM C :t:l~LTIM()RE 12 t 6 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore. MO 21202 (410) ~17-4900 Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast DUL\J'IH 70, Medka.t Aru Buildin,i ~es &.Inlfil.lcl W<l!~rs Duluth, MN 5580'i (21S) 721-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kali.hi St. Hc;~101u1u, m 96819 (808) 845-5222 BOUSTON · 1221 Pieced.It. . West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Cont ...... . Houston, TX 170()1....... · . . : : ·:·: :· . . ·:" . . (713) 659-5152 . ".'.... ·: . . ·: ........ JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty Si . Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Fkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (334) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans. LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O.Box75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S.AndrewsAve. Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 • (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANCISCO • 350 Fremont St. San Francisco. CA 94105 (415} 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 161h Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4003 ST.WUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 152-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98409 {206) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 GulfCo~t Lakes &Jnl~d Waters 3 0 4 O·· 0 32 4 18 1 0 ·O 0 0 1 6 I ": 22 . 14 0 16 "b' .. 0 9 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ~A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 I 2 I .. .Q 13 0 9 20 0 0 0 1 13 0 43 7 63 0 3 5 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 37 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Cta.g A Class B ClaM C 0 3 I 0 7 .. 0 0 0 West Coast 0 1 10 5 0 0 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Region 2 0 0 0 0 Atlantic Coast 1 0 1 1 1 Gulf Coast I 0 0 0 4 6 0 0 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 0 6 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 West Coast 4 11 5 2 1 9 0 Totals 84 Totals AH Departments 57 4 24 46 2 8 * ''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. 2 3 0 I 6 0 11 0 16 27 1 0 0 0 I 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 I 1 0 2 0 9 11 8 40 -IU BULLETIN BOARD SOUTH STREET ~ SEAPORT MUSEUM Yi' SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a world port through historic ships, changing exhibitions, tours and programs. Volunteer opportunties now are available-giving tours, teaching programs, conducting workshops and presenting demonstrations. If you enjoy meeting new people and sharing your love of history and the sea and have four or more hours a week to spare, give the Museum a call at (212) 748-8727. Z-CARD RENEWAL DUE EVERY FIVE YEARS Merchant seamen must renew their z-cards every five years, according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations. In order to keep their merchant mariner's documents up-to-date, Seafarers may use the chart at right to determine when their present cards expire. Renewal dates are detennined by the issuance date on the z-cards. The exact date of expiration matches the month and date when the original document was issued In order to ensure that active SIU members and pensioners receive a copy of the Seafare rs LOG each month-as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices-a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently and have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a change of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Issuance Year AREA CODE IN APRIL The area code for Tacoma, Wash. (and Pieq;e County), which presently is 206, will change to 253 on April 27, 1997. That means the telephone number for the new Tacoma SIU hall will be (253) 2727774, and the FAX number will be · (253) 272-4121 as of April 27. 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1987 1982 1977 1988 1973 1968 1963 1958 1959 1954 1949 1990 1985 1980 1975 1970 1965 1960 1991 1986 1981 1972 1967 1962 1989 1984 1979 1974 1969 1964 1976 1971 1966 1961 1955 1950 1956 1951 1945 1946 1957 1952 1947 Renewal Year TACOMA TO CHANGE 1983 1978 1953 1948 1942 1943 1944 1937 1997 1938 1998 1939 1990 (310) 549-4000 B Seafarers LOG December 1996 �Digest of Shipboard ._Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minuteS'flrst are reviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring 11ttentlon or resolution are addressed by the union upon recei~of the ships minutes. The minutes are then . torwirdeil to the Seafarers LOG for publication. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), August 29-Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary German Rios, Educational Director Charles Mispagel. Chairman reported ship to pay off upon arrival in port of Baltimore. Secretary reminded members to write their senators urging them to support maritime revitalization legislation. He also discussed importance of SPAD. Educational director advised crew to enroll in tanker operation/safety course at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals and asked contracts department to look into increasing pension benetiw_S@cretary noted importance of SPA!> donatiom; during year of U.S_presidential election. Chairman encouraged members to support all union activities. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), September 20- Chairman Benedict Born, Secretary Jose Rinrn, Eniinc Dclc;ate G, Valerio, Steward Delegate Francisco Mon~ibais . Chairman informed crew of payoff upon arrival in port of Galveston. Texas on September 22. Bosun voiced concern over officers issuing unsafe work orders to deck department members. He advised crew that safety regulations concerning gangway watch are posted on bulletin board. Secretary requested new pillows and linens. He also thanked deck department members for job well done. Educational director advised all members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $195 in movie fund. All three departments reported disputed OT and beefs. Crewmembers requested new TV antenna. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), September 8Chairman Tom Trehern, Secretary William Burdette, Educational Director George Phillips, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Roy Coleman, Steward Delegate Richard Gegenheimer. Bosun announced ship to arrive in Long Beach, Calif. on September 11. Chairman discussed captain calling doc.king crew in a timely manner. Secretary asked crewmembers to keep crew lounge clean. Educational director advised crew to attend Lundeberg School for upgrading courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers expressed concern over shoreside workers in Shanghai being free to roam interior of house unescorted. Steward asked crewmembers to help galley gang bring stores up gangway. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 30Chainnan Gerald Corelli, Secretary David Cunningham, Educational Director Oswald Bermeo. Chairman announced ship scheduled to enter shipyard on December 14. He reported ship will sail into port of Elizabeth, N.J. later than scheduled. He added payoff will follow. Educational director discussed importance of obtaining STCW identification certificate in order to continue sailing. Treasurer announced $150 in ship's fund fol- December 1996 lowing purchase of lobster in Maine and Jamaica and shrimp in Jacksonville, Fla. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave thanks to steward department for excellent meals, including gourmet seafood dinners, pizza night and barbecues. Crew noted galley gang's extra efforts are appreciated by alt Next ports: San Juan, P.R.; Rio Haina; Jacksonville; San Juan and Elizabeth. CHARLES L BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), October 10Chainnan Roger Reinke, Secretary Glenn Bamman, Educational Director Joseph Stores, Deck Delegate James Woods. Engine Delegate Ahmed Madari. Steward Delegate Alan Sim. Chairman announced new TV working very well and reminded crewmembers to make sure it is secured while shit> is at sea. Bosun urged members to first discuss beefa below decks with bosun, steward or patrolman. Chairman advised crewmembers that LNG courses will begin in 1997 at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun and crewmembers applauded efforts by SIU President Michael Sacco and many others who helped get the Maritime Security Act passed. Bosun noted passage of the legislation secures the future for all men and women working in the U.S. maritime industry. Crew also extended special vote of thanks to Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez and President Sacco for their hard work securing new contract with Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. Steward delegate reported replacement locks and keys for cabins and doors have been ordered. Chairman advised crew that mattresses have been ordered and parts for table lights have not yet arrived. Crew stated water pressure very low. Steward advised crewmembers not to put shoes in washing machines or dryers. Bosun asked crew to return videotapes to library after use so everyone has chance to enjoy them. Crew thanked bosun for working hard for their interests. Crewmembers commended steward department for job well done. Next port: St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. HM/ ASTRA CHEM (Hvide Marine), October 3~hairman Theodore Bush ill, Secretary Felipe Reyes, Deck Delegate Ray Tate, Engine Delegate Jerome Dooms, Steward Delegate Jose Padilla. Educational director advised all members to obtain STCW identification certificates as soon as possible and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Entire crew extended special vote of thanks to SIU President Michael Sacco and union officials for their persistence in getting the Maritime Security Act of 1996 passed. /TB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), October I-Chairman V. Teddy Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educational director Jose Ferreiro, Deck Delegate Mario Romero, Engine Delegate Miguel Guity, Steward Delegate Joel Molinos. Secretary reported he completed tankerman opera- tion/safety course in Piney Point and urged all members to enroll in the course. He added the class would be beneficial to the health and safety of crewmembers on all SIU-contracted vessels. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers extended "big vote of thanks" to SIU President Michael Sacco, headquarters staff and entire membership for efforts in helping get maritime bill passed. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), October ~hairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Claude Hollings ID, Educational Director Robert Ohler, Deck Delegate Claude Hollier, Engine Delegate Kasem Omar, Steward Delegate James Jackson. Chairman reported payoff in port of Galveston, Texas. He announced captain has arranged for a car to transport crewmembers to the U.S. Coast Guard REC so they can receive STCW identification certificates immediately. Bosun stated ship will take on stores while in port and asked crewmembers to circulate new repair list. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point and continuing SPAn donations to keep union strong. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. MAERSK CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines Ltd.), October 3Chairman Bradford Shelly. Secretary Donald Williams. Educational Director Kenneth Jones, Deck Delegate Delroy Brown. Chairman noted new furniture for crew lounge has not arrived. Educational director urged crewmembers to vote in upcoming U .S. presidential and congressional elections and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed Seafarers LOG article detailing new contract agreements. Crew requested new refrigerator and chairs for crew mess area. Bosun asked crew to keep rooms in good, clean condition. Crewmembers expressed pleasure in working with galley gang. Next port: Concord. Calif. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Service). October 6--Chainnan Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Ivan Salis, Educational Director Michael Las Dulce, Deck Delegate George Bruer, Engine Delegate Gregory Johns. Secretary reminded members of upcoming union elections and urged everyone to vote. He advised crew to vote for promaritime candidates in 1996 elections. He asked members to donate to SPAD. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Helmsmen reminded to practice safety during transits of Houston and Bremerhaven, Germany. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), October ~hair­ man Norberto Prats, Secretary Edgar Vazquez, Educational Director Frank Berner. Chairman stated everything running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT in any department. He informed crewmembers of payoff upon arrival in port. Bosun reminded crew to get STCW identification certificate. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. A vote of thanks was given to galley gang for good meals. Steward thanked bosun for fixing tiles in galley. Crew asked for new television for lounge. Next port: Charleston, S.C. NUEVO SAN JUAN (NPR, Inc.), October 23-Chairman William Card, Secretary Jose Coils, Educational Director Horace Jones, Deck Delegate Angel Camacho, Engine Delegate Abdulrub Atiah, Steward Delegate George Vorise. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage and announced payoff on October 25. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed purchase of movies for VCR. Bosun and crewmembers requested permission to bring family members on board while in port. Crew noted company prohibits unlicensed members from bringing visitors aboard while allowing licensed crew to do so. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J., San Juan, P.R. and Jacksonville, Fla. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), October 27-Chairman Mark Stevens, Secretary James Prado, Deck Delegate Acylee Brooks, Engine Delegate George Gill, Steward Delegate Steven Sun. Bosun informed crew of death of SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco. Crew worked together to send telex to SIU President Michael Sacco and family expressing their condolences. Bosun advised crew that visas for Shanghai for shore leave were lost. The matter will be taken up with patrolman in port of Long Beach, Calif. Treasurer noted ship's fund being used to buy new movies. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew- S-L Producer Crew Prepares for Inspection With a sign that reads, "11;2" and 1112" Fire Hose Test for Coast Guard," deck department members on the Sea-Land Producer are ready for their U.S. Coast Guard inspection. They are (kneeling) AB Jaime Ramirez, (standing, from left) AB-Maintenance Regina Ewing, AB-Maintenance ~afael Vega, Bosun Gerry Corelli (who sent this photo to the Seafarers LOG), AB-Maintenance Mark Holman and AB Juan Ayalla. The Sea-Land Producer makes the run from Elizabeth, N.J. to San Juan. P.R. to Rio Haina, Dominican Republic to Kingston, Jamaica to New Orleans to Jacksonville, Fla.--and back. OOCL INSPIRATION (Sea-Land Service), October 27-Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary Ekow Doffoh, Educational Director Panagiotis Kanavos, Deck Delegate Ronald Mena, Engine Delegate Steven Kues. Educational director urged members to upgrade to their highest level at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer asked crew to return movies after viewing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun detailed e-mail messages received from SIU headquarters concerning passage and signing of Maritime Security Act and death of SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco. Crew extended special thanks to Michael and Joseph Sacco for continued efforts to pass the Maritime Security Act. Crewmembers sent thoughts and love to Sacco's family and friends. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas), October 20Chairman Roberto Zepeda, Secretary Tyler Laffitte, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Tan Joon, Engine Delegate Andrew Lopez, Steward Delegate B.T. McEleney. Chairman informed crewmembers of upcoming payoff in port of Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for being a great feeder. To the family of deceased SIU Executive President Joseph Sacco, crewmembers wrote: "We, the crew of the Overseas Valdez, extend our deepest sympathies for your great loss. All who ever had the privilege to know or work with Joe know he was a very gallant and ad.mired individual who will be greatly missed." members discussed legislative victory for maritime industry with signing of Maritime Security Act by President Clinton. Entire crew extended special thanks for efforts by union officals and fellow SIU brothers and sisters in helping get the maritime legislation passed. Crew expressed its sorrow on news of Joseph Sacco's death: "We are all very sorry to hear of Joe Sacco's death as none of us aboard had ever known him to be anything but a fine and good individual. May God be with the entire Sacco family, relatives and friends." Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif.; Dutch Harbor, Alaska and Yokohama, Japan. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 20-Chairman Skip Yager, Secretary William Burdette, Educational Director G. Pollard-Lowsley, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Roy Coleman, Steward Delegate Richard Gegenheimer. Bosun read minutes from previous shipboard union meeting and announced estimated date of arrival in port of Long Beach, Calif. He emphasized that writing members of Congress and contributing to SPAD truly work. Chairman added that while the Maritime Security Act was passed and signed by President Clinton, members need to continue the effort. He thanked crew for good trip and steward department for excellent food. He commended day men for extra efforts in getting all jobs done. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers LOG 9 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S. -flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A mong the 13 Seafarers joining the ranks of pensioners this month is Erik H. Jensen, who is retiring at the age of 70. Brother Jensen's 49 years with the SIU began in 1947 aboard the Coalinger Hills, operated by Waterman Steamship Corp., and ended when he signed off the SeaLand Trader, operated by SeaLand Service, Inc. He is one of seven pensioners who sailed on the deep seas. Another four sailed the inland waterways and two shipped aboard Great Lakes vessels. Of this month's retirees, Robbyns<>tt H. Soy graduated from the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School. This course offers the highest level of training for deck department members at the Piney Point. Md. facility. The most popular area of retirement for this month's pensioners is the East CC'.>Mt. where four of the retirees make their home. Three have settled on the Gulf Coast. Two reside in the Mi<lwest, two on the West Coast and one each has retired to Puerto Rico and Greece. Below, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of this month's pensioners. DEEP SEA AHMADM. AHMAD,67, started his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of New York. His first 1 '----~"'--'--':..:......:..1 ship was the Council Grove, operated by Interocean Management Corp. Born in ,, Yemen, he began sailing in the steward department and later transferred to the deck department. Prior to his retirement, he sailed aboard the Charleston, operated by Apex Marine. Brother Ahmad makes his home in Buffalo, N.Y. EFRAIN GARCIA,65, began sailing with the SIU in 1961 from the port of San Juan. A native of Puerto Rico. he sailed as a member of the engine department. His first ship was the Gateway City 1 and he last sailed in 1985 aboard the St. Louis, both vessels operated by Sea-Land Servicet Inc. Brother Garcia has retired to Rio Piedras, P.R. JAMES A. HATFIELD, 57 graduated 1 ... from the Marine Cooks &Stewards (MC&S) training school in L-.--~~:......_~ Santa Rosa, Calif. in 1968 andjoined the MC&S before that union merged with the SIU' s Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Hatfield's first voyage was aboard the SS Lurline. His last ship before retiring was the R.J. Pfeiffer, both vessels operated by Matson Navigation Co. Brother Hatfield calls San Francisco home. ERIK H. JENSEN, 70, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1947 from the port of New York Labor News II Proposed Union Contract Resolves 27·Month Steelworkers Strike A tentative agreement has been reached between striking members of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) and Bridgestone/Firestone, the world's largest rubber company. Key issues in the 27-month dispute were resolved with the company on November 4. Pending the settlement of some issues affecting individual plants, it was hoped that a new contract will be sent to the rank-and-file by mid-December. The agreement covers 6,700 USWA members at seven U.S. plants. In July 1994, after Bridgestone/Firestone refused to negotiate a fair contract, 4,000 Steelworkers walked off the job. Ten months later, workers halted the strike. However, during the walkout, the company hired 2,300 scabs to replace the Steelworkers. The proposed agreement provides that union members who have not already been called back to work can return to their jobs. It also calls for an immediate wage increase of 40 cents per hour and a $750 signing bonus for all employees as well as an across-the-board wage increase of 35 cents per hour on September 1, 1999. Additionally, the proposed contract restores holidays to a total of 11, recognizes improvements to the pension and health plans and gives complete amnesty for more than 40 employees discharged for alleged strike-related misconduct, among other items. Philadelphia Orchestra Approves 3-Year Contract, Ends 64-Day Strike One hundred five members of the Philadelphia Orchestra are back on stage, ending the longest strike in the orchestra's history. By a vote of 54-47 (with two absentions), the musicians, who belong to Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians, approved a three-year pact which calls for, among other improvements, a wage increase of $150 per week as well as an increase in the maximum annual pension. Another benefit of the new agreement will be the formation of a nonprofit corporation to pursue radio, television and recording contracts (which substantially impact the musicians' wages). The orchestra, which plays abroad several weeks each year, additionally will be given the power to approve tour itineraries. 10 SeafarelS LOG aboard the Coalinger Hills, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Jensen sailed in the deck department His last ship was the Sea-Land Trader. Brother Jensen makes his home in Petaluma, Calif. JORGE OSORIO, 58, started his career with the SIU in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Osorio first sailed aboard the Penn Transporter, operated by Penn Shipping Co. Born in Mexico, the deck department member has retired to New Orleans. From 1961to1963t he served in the U.S. Anny. PERICLES K. RENGEPIS, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1968 from the port of New York:. Born in Philadelphia, the steward department member last sailed in 1981 as a chief cook aboard the Baltimore, operated by Sea-Land Service. Inc. Brother Rengepis resides in Athens. Greece. ROBBYNSON H. SUY, 51, started with the SIU in 1977 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Monticello. Brother Suy sailed in the deck department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School in Piney Pointt Md., where he completed the bosun recertification course in 1987. Prior to his retirement, he signed off the LNG Taurus. Brother Suy makes his home in Miramar, Fla. JACKIEJ. BARNETT, 63, began his Seafarers career in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Starting out in the steward department, Boatman Barnett later transferred to the deck department. The North Carolina native last sailed in 1988 aboard vessels operated by the Association of Maryland Pilots. Boatman Barnett has retired to Frisco, N .C. for Crescent Towing Co. Boatman Saranthus makes his home in Semmes, Ala. GEORGEP. THOMPSON, 57, began sailing with the SIU in 1961 from the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Virginia, he sailed as a captain, primarily with vessels operated by McAllister Towing of Virginia. Boatman Thompson has retired to Virginia Beach, Va. SIDNEY OPRY,68, began sailing with the SIU in 1978 from the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Anative of Louisiana, he last sailed with Moran Towing of Texas as a captain. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1945 to 1946. Boatman Opry calls Bridge City, Texas home. DEVAINE. SARANTHUS,55, started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of .___ _ _ ___, Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native sailed in the deck department and last worked ANTHONY B.ERICKSON, 62, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1966 from the port of Alpena, Mich .• aboard the Richard Riess. A native of Michigan, the deck department member last sailed aboard vessels operated by Inland Lakes Management. Brother Erickson makes his home in Alpena, Mich. NELSON D. HAWLEY, 62, started his career with the SIU in 1966 in the port of Detroit. Born in Michigan, he first sailed aboard the E.M. Ford. The engine department member last signed off the J.A. W. Iglehart, operated by Inland Lakes Management. Brother Hawley resides in Lachine, Mich. SUMMARYANNUALREPORTFOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND AND SUBSIDIARY This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $(29 ,542,05~) as of December 31, 1995, compared to $(32,317 ,520) as of January l, 1995. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,775,464. 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. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $42,461,517, including employer contributions of $41,451,442, realized gains of $17,900 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $966,893, and other incom.e of $25,282. · Plan expenses were $39,686,053. These expenses included $4,567,143 in administrative expenses and $351 118,910 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to 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. loans or other obligations in default, 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets, and 5. service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees, Seafarers Welfare Plan. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4211; telephone(301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.80 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report fonn 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, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4211) and at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. December 1996 �This handy ve.rsion of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. 1997 Lundeberg School Course Guide The ever<hanging needs of the maritime As the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship enters its 30th year of training ·=···"''~"····;'· ~ industry are reflected in this and upgrading Amerkan merchant mariners 1997 course guide and schedule. Throughout these four at its Piney Point, Md. campus, the facility is pages, Seafarers can get an overview of what gearing itself to prepare its students for the courses the Lundeberg School has available 21st century. and plan for their educational needs in the Because the school's staff is actively in· upcoming year by using the schedule of clas- volved in meetings dealing with mariner train· ses. However, courses and class dates may ing, safety and education at the national and change due to the manpower needs of SIU- international levels, classes at the school are contracted companies. Seafarers should refer constantly evolving to ensure that deep sea, to the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for inland and Great Lake~ mtmber~ rec:eive the the most up-to-date listing of clsses. The basic eligibility for SIU members want- most up-to-date information. optning i~ gates In 1967. the Lundeberg School 15 moving ahe~d Through h21.nds·on experience and classroom study. As it has done ~i~lt to ing to upgrade at the Lundeberg School inthe Lundeberg School is setting the eludes 120 days seatime in the previous year p21.ce in preparing Seafarers with the maritime skills needed to enter the 21st century. mett tht ~nanenge5 that fare today's and and one day of seatime in the six months prior to the date the class starts. If the course mandates a U.S. Coast Guard test to acquire the tomorrow's men and women of tht U.S.-flag meuhant fleet. In this decade alone, the Lundeberg School hM ~tt tht pace for the industry In such endorsement, the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior classes as oil spill taking the prevention and containment, refrigeration technilian lertification, class. Some courses have other specific requirements which are printed in bold. tankerman assistant cargo and steward department sanitation certification, among others. And the school's staff is working For more information about the Lundeberg School or any of its courses, contact the on the curriculum of other courses that will help Seafarers Admissions Office, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, P.0. Box 75, Piney in thli! deck, engine and steward departmtnts do their jobs even better. Deck Department Courses Able Seaman This nine-week course leads to endorsement as an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on training and classroom work covering deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinespike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emer· gency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. The course also includes extensive sections on oil spill containment and cleanup, as well as sealift operations and maintenance. Students must have a lifeboat ticket in order to take the AB course. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Lifeboat/Water Survival Students in this two-week course can earn lifeboatman certification by passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam at the end of the class. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruction, the course covers emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn different survival methods and the use of emergency radio and distress signals. A minimum of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operations. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Limited License/License Prep Aimed at preparing students to test for any limited tonnage license, this six-week course consists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. Students must have an AB endorsement and 540 days of seatlme on an SIUcontracted vessel OR equivalent Inland experience In order to take the limited license/license prep exam. Celestial Navigation The six-week course covers the areas of celestial navigation required for licensing as December 1996 to a second or third mate unlimited and for all limited licenses. Students are instructed in latitude observations by sun and Polaris, celestial running fixes by sun, stars and planets, compass error by amplitutde and azumuth, star identificaiton, and care and use of the sextant. Bridge Management The U.S. Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation, U.S. Navy·related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Radar Observer/Unlimited The one-week radar observer/unlimited class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Students operate modern audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandling simulator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting courses and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises and lectures covering inland waterway and river navigation and piloting. Third Mate Upgraders in the third mate course will study all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mate. The 16-week curriculum includes instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. Point, MD 20674-0075 or call (301) 994-0010. Steward Department Courses Assistant Cook/Certified Cook and Baker This 12-week course combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training and other practical exercises. During the assistant cook section, topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation, including sanitation, dietary values, work organization, weighing and measuring, and the use of recipes. Topics covered during the cook and baker section include the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. Students also focus on dessert and breakfast preparations. Certified Chief Cook Leading to certification as a chief cook, this 12-week class is designed to help stu· dents fine-tune their skills by learning and practicing some of the more difficult aspects of the art of cooking. Topics include cooking methods, seasonings and flavorings, recipe and menu planning, stocks, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Students also focus on nutrition and diet, with special emphasis on low-fat and low-salt cooking. Certified Chief Steward This 12-week course includes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Menu planning, work organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures are among the topics covered. Sanitation, nutrition and safety also are highlighted. Leadership and communication skills also are stressed in the intensive 12-week course. Ellglblllty requirements for steward department courses: • Ass is ta nt Cook/Certlf led Cook Baker Students must have eight months sailing In the steward department and hold a certificate of completion from the Paul Hall Center entry rating program OR Sanitation, nutrition and safety-in addition to nutritious food preparation-are part of the steward department curriculum. Students must have 12 months salllng in the steward department. • Certified Chief Cook Students must' have one year of seatime sailing in any rating above steward assistant and hold a certificate of completion for the Paul Hall Center's new Assistant Cook/Certified Cook Baker program OR Students must have two years of seatlme sailing In the steward department OR Students must have equivalent experience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions office. • Certified Chief Steward Students must have three years of seatime sailing In the steward department, with at least one year as chief cook (school time will count toward the one year) OR Students must have two years of seatime in the steward department and hold a Paul Hall Center certificate of completion from the certified chief cook course OR Students must have equivalent experience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions office. Seafarers LOG 11 �Engine Department Courses QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Basic Electronics Designed to help Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship, this fourweek course covers principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student also will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each student individually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory; two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of low-, medium- and highspeed diesel engines. Also covered are associated auxiliaries including intake and e;w;h<iust systems, lubricatiM and cooling systems, and fuel injection and starting systems. Stuaents receive practical training in thA <>pAration and repair Of Cie~el engines on board schMI training vessels. Courae entry requirements are QMED· Any Rating or equlvalent Inland experience. Flreman/Watertender and Oil•r This 11-week course leading to @ndorse· ment as fireman/watertender and oiler (FOWT) features new and expanded segments of hands-on training, as well as classroom instruction. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler. engineroom equipm~mt, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding, starting and securing main engines, firefighting, first aid, safety procedure~, sealift operations, oil spill prevention and containment and more. The class prepares students for U.S. Coast Guard general safety, oiler and fireman/watertender tests. Hydraulics The curriculum in the four-week hydraulics course blends practical training with classroom work. Fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment are among the subjects covered in this class. Also addressed are principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of other shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Course entry requirement Is QMEDAny Rating. Marine Electrical Maintenance I · The six-week course of instruction leading to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance I consists of practical training and classroom instruction aimed at providing the basic skills required of shipboard electricians. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshooting, electrical protective and switching devices, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control e.nd power circuits, batteries, AC generation and dis· tribution equipment, transformers, lighting syst@ms and fixtures. galley and miscellaneous heating equipment. single-speed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring tgchniqu@s. Course entry requirement is Basic Electronics. Marine Electrical Maintenance II Aimed at providing the more advanced skills required of the shipboard electrician, this six·week course features hands-on training and classroom instruction and leads to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance II. Among the subjects covered are interpretation of the National Electrical Code, specialized electrical test equipment, advanced application of circuit protection and switching devices, relay logic, complex control circuits, DC and AC generators, voltage regulators, electrical distribution hardware, DC motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, deck machinery, motor generator sets, converters, inverters and rectifiers, electric propulsion systems and interior com· munications systems. Also, the course will include an introduction to solid state electronic controls and their applications, and the general maintenance responsibilities of the electrician, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Course entry requirements are Basic Electronlcs and Marine Electrical Maintenance I. Marine Electronics Tech I & II The marine electronics technician pro- gram consists of two six-week courses which are run consecutively. Students may take the entire program in one stay or take the two courses of study separately. Topics included in the course are AC and DC circuits, active and passive components, amplifiers, power supplies, antenna systems, satellite and radar systems, microprocessor control systems, digital control systems and systems troubleshooting. Power Plant Maintenance The majority of this new, six-week course features hands-on training, covering a variety of topics. Some classroom work also is included. Subjects include pipefitting, therm a I insulation, valve repair, pump repair/overhaul, hydraulic system repair, drilling/machine thread fabrication, use of various epoxies and similar compounds for emergency and temporary repairs, maintenance of power transmission equipment (such as flexible couplings), use of proper oils and greases for bearing maintenance and lubrication, reconditioning shell and tube h@at exchangers. centrifugal lube oiVfuel oil purifier maintenance, and removal of heavy equipment in the engineroom. Course entry requirement Is QMEDAny Rating. Pumproom Maintenance Leading to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations, this two-week class includes hands-on training and class· room work. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo- pump operations, cargo measuremen~ discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems and more. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. In order to take this class, students must already have taken the Tanker Ass 1sta n t DL (formerly Tanker Operation/Safety) course (described on next page) and be certified as a QMED-Any Rating or have equivalent inland experience, or hold endorsement as a pumpman. Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations Now an elective, this six-week class blends practical and classroom instruction leading to certification in refrigeration system maintenance and operations. Among the topics covered are theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized, such as the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Hands-on shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Students must be certified as QMEDAny Rating or have equivalent Inland exp e rl en ce or hold Coast Guard endorsements as refrigeration engineer and electrician in order to enroll for this course. Refrigerated Containers This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers maintenance and consisJg of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience enables students to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board ships carrying refrigerated containers. Students receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. This includes the various types of engines, refrigeration and electrical systems. The course is designed to help students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting, as well as to acquaint them with specific maintenance procedures. Course entry requirements are Marine Electrical Maintenance I and the basic Refrigeration System course. Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training comprise this four-week course, which features practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Third Assistant Engineer The course of instruction leading to licensing as a third assistant engineer consists of classroom instruction in such topics as diesel propulsion plants, steam propulsion plants, engineering safety, auxiliary boilers and diesels, water systems, electricity generating plants, electrical distribution and electrical devices. The 12-week course, which meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for licensing, also includes American Red Cross-approved classes in first aid and CPR as well as basic and advanced firefighting. Additional Co.urses Study Skills Program Proficiency in one's occupatiqn can come not only from courses covering the technical aspects of one's job, but also from advancing one's study skills and knowledge of the language. The Paul Hall Center offers a number of courses to assist Seafarers with basic study skills and basic learning procedures. GED Preparation - This 12-week program will help students prepare for and take the GED exam. Areas of study include math, writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts. Adult Basic Education (ABE) - Basic skills in this six-week course include individualized instruction to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing ability and math skills. Engine department members will find many upgrading classes available to them at the Lundeberg School which lead to certification and endorsement in a specific area. Included in the engine department curriculums are QMED (photo at left) and power plant maintenance courses. 12 Seafarers LOB English as a Second Language (ESL} - If English is not a student's primary language, this four-week course can help him or her master the fundamentals. Several other classes in English, history, psychology, physics and math (including fractions, decimals, percents, and algebra} as well as a two-week lifeboat course and an introduction to computers are included in this year's Lundeberg School curriculum. December 1996 �All Departments: Upgrading and Specialty Courses All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift operations and maintenance, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Additionally, completing the Tanker Assistant DL (formerly theTanker Operation/Safety) course gives priority (within each level of seniority) for jobs aboard tank vessels to SIU members, for as long as the course is being offered (see description below). Oil Spill Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations am:.t anoholing operations. Also oovemct are seleotion of absorbents. suotion ~uipment a.nd skimmer'S and their proper use. Oil Spill Safety R~~nltltatlon Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (ha.zmttt) courM~ Md who must be annually recertified, this one-day class includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring instruments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. First Aid and CPR Students in this two-day class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Firefighting The basic firefighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. AdvancedFueflghting After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, participants review the role of the SIU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as out· lined by the SIU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargain- ing agreements. · General Physical Fitness The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crewmembers, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. Tanker Assistant DL (formerly Tanker Operation/Safety) This three-week course meets STCW requirements for tanker assistants. It is open to all ratings and departments and is particularly valuable for all personnel sailing aboard tankers. Steward department personnel will attend the first two weeks of the course; deck and engine personnel will complete all three weeks. The class blends hands-on training with In the event of a shipboard fire, oil spill or other hazardous condition, Lundeberg School students are thoroughly trained in the proper use of respiratory protection and safety monitoring equipment. Students at the Paul Hall Center learn through on-the-job training that safety is the most important part of working around and containing hazardous materials. classroom instruction. Topics include tanker construction and safety, the chemical and physical properties of petroleum products, flammability characteristics, toxicity/asphyxiation characteristics and health hazards associated with exposure to petroleum products, how to correctly monitor tanks for oxygen deficiency and take other meter readings with atmospheric monitoring equipment, creating site-specific shipboard safety plans and reviewing final rules on benzene products. Students also will learn troubleshooting and basic maintenance of monitoring gear, extensive confined-space safety training and rescue operations, fit-tests using respirators and other breathing apparatuses and emergency equipment, an introduction to fire chemistry and other aspects of firefighting (including fire hazard awareness and identification), fire prevention via vapor control and ignition source control, fire extinguishing equipment, firefighting techniques and fire/emergency duties. Other areas of study include different types of oils, medical surveillance, vessel oil pollution prevention, national pollution contingency plans, water pollution, removal of oil and other hazardous substances, rules for protecting the marine environment, and more. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) LNG Familiarization This three-week course consists of a safety program designed to meet STCW requirements for those who have not served on LNG ships. The course of instruction includes LNG firefighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pumps (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas g·e nerator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Tankerman Barge PIC This two-week course is geared toward the individual who holds a tankerman endorsement issued before March 31, 1996, and who wants to continue to serve as a tankerman until the first renewal of his or her Merchant Mariner's Document that occurs after March 31, 1997. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Inland Courses Radar ObserverRnland This one-week radar observer class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercises. Students operate modern audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandling simulator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting courses and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises and lectures covering inland, waterway and river navigation and piloting. Engineroom Familiarization Engineroom Troubleshooting & Casualty Control This two-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of the chief engineer for handling emergencies and non-routine operating conditions. DOE/Limited License Preparation The two-week curriculum preparing students to take the exam for Designated Duty Engineer consists of both classroom instruction and practical training in all aspects of the duties of the tugboat engineer. System and component theory, operating procedures, maintenance and repair techniques and troubleshooting are emphasized. Main propulsion plant instruction includes diesel engine theory and construction, watch operations and engine maintenance, engine governing and automation, fuel injection, starting and reversing, intake and exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems, as well as reduction gears, clutching, shafting and propellers. Designed for prospective tugboat engineers, this two-week class provides instruction in the following areas: engineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature, piping system hardware, a functional description of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated piping systems, plant operations and watchkeeping, and safe Auxiliary equipment instruction includes handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. piping systems, pumps and compressors, heat exchangers, hydraulics and Engineroom Operations pneumatics, steering systems, deck & Maintenance machinery, boilers, refrigeration and air conThis course is designed for inland person- ditioning equipment, evaporators, basic nel with intermediate skills to prepare assis- electricity, generators and motors , tant engineers for all phases of engineroom switchboards, batteries and electrical mainoperations and routine maintenance. Addi- tenance. tionally, the two-week curriculum prepares Additional instruction is offered in all students to assume the duties of the chief engineer. aspects of engineering safety. December 1996 Seafarers LOG 13 �he following is the course schedule for the entire new year-January through · TDecember 1997-at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located :,at the ?a,~t H~l;~n,~f fot:Mari~me·Training and Educatio11+ in Piney Point, Md ,TJle CQp{S,~,sq!ltd.y.17.~ay cbap.ge to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the 11a.!ional inter~st. Seafare~ should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers WGfor the most up-to-date course schedule. ~ . For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of seamatiship~ P.9. Box 75, Piney Point, MD. 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. l>l~enqte. that students should check in the Saturday beft>re their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. Start Date Date of Completion January 13 April2 Diesel Engine Technology January6 February 13 Fireman/Watertende.& Oiler · · April21 November3 May30 December12 October20 November14 Jun~2 June27 June30 Augusts August11 Septembet" 19 June30 July 24 · QMED ·Any Rating ... Hy~raulics . . ·':. :.~asfo. Electronic8. ·· Marine Electrical Maintenance l : :.N.Ja.rine El~ctricul :M~ntenaDce 11 July 28 ·· . R:~fdg~i3tlo~. Syst~~ · ·. . . . · &Maint~oance .. Refrigerated Containers July IO August1S October17 November28 December12 Radar Reeertification (one day class) January23 Mayl Junetz July 10 August14 October 16 November28 Decemberll Third Mate September 1 December19 Celestial Navigation January13 June16 February20 July 25 Inland CoutSBS Cou.rs~ Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman - Special January6 January24 DDE/Limited License Prep. June2 July 11 RBDBdllleallon Programg : .Au~iz Junetl Start Date February17 March27 March3 April 3 August4 Septembers Januaryl7 June30 July 31 June 16 September 22 April2S JulylO October 17 LN~ Recertification Jannary27 April21 May19 June 16 August 11 October6 SafMy $pet:la/ly Courses Date of Completion Febmary27 February14 May9 June6 July3 August29 October24 Course Start Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting July14 October27 July2S November7 January13 February 10 MarchlO April 7 Mays January31 Course Start Date Date of Completion February28 March28 April.25 . May23 June20 July 18 September 12 Assistant Cook/Certified Cook and Baker/Certified Chief Cook/ Certified Chief Steward January6 March22 June13 Tanker Assistant DL June2 June30 Augost25 September 22 October20 November17 ' June30 May5 March31 Welding January24 May2 June13 Augnst4 October6 Novemberl7 Decembert Engine Deparlmenl Courses Course January13 April21 June2 Steward Department Comses June2 Angustll October20 March28 August22 October31 January9 'Additional Courses October10 November7 Decembers Study Skills Course June20 GED Preparation Start Date Date of Completion January20 April 12 June14 ..... .-.... .-• .-!-:'.'.'.'."" ' ' ' LNG Familiarization June2 September8 November17 Tankerman Barge PIC February 10 Mays Junel June30 Angust25 October20 September 26 December4 February21 May16 Jone 13 July 10 Septembers October31 March17 May19 July21 August25 English as a Second Language (ESL) Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman · February 10 April 7 September 22 April4 May30 November 14 Bridge Management (Shiphandling) January27 Febrnary7 June 16 Jnne27 Lifeboatman January27 February24 February7 March24 April21 May19 June 16 July 14 Augustll September8 October6 November3 Decemberl April4 May2 May30 Jnne27 July 25 August22 September 19 October17 November14 December12 Jnly28 September 19 Limited License/License Prep. 14 Seafarers LOG Marchi May31 August2 November29 February21 April 11 May30 January13 March3 April21 June2 July 14 Septemberl October20 July 11 August22 October 10 Decembers Lifeboat Preparation Jannary13 February 10 March IO April 7 Mays June6 June30 July28 August25 September 22 October20 November17 January24 February21 March21 April 18 May16 June13 July 11 August8 Septembers October3 October31 November28 Introduction to Computers Self-study Adult Basic Education (ABE) Course FebruaryS May6 July8 November4 August9 October11 NovemberlS March7 (In addition, English, history, math, psychology and physics courses are offered in the college program. Check with the admissions office for specific dates.) December 1996 �To Mike Ahearn Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, sweetheart! Wish we were together, but I'll hold you in my heart. Take care. Love ya true, Kathy Ahearn To Nick Celona and family May you have the best of The holiday greetings appearing on this page and the following three pages were written by Seafarers, pensioners, friends and family members. They are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the lndlvldual sending the message. The Sea(arers LOG Joins with those appearing below In extending season's greetings to all Seafarers and their families .. holidays. Sal Aquta and family To everyone at .Manpower Thank you for all the help yearround. May you all have the best of holidays. Sal Aquid and ftimlly To Natasha Boyd Thinking of you, Natasha, and counting the days. Happy Kwanzaa. Love you always and infinitely, Gary D. Boyd c To Bill and Vilma Rackley We would like to wish you both a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our love will be with you this holiday season. Mom (Charlotte E. Canion) and family To my wife and son To all Seafarers Wishing you both a Merry Christmas ana a very Happy New Year. A Merry Christmas and a very joyous New Year to all of you. Leoncia A. Castro To my brothers and sisters Keep it cool. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Leo Castro and family To Castro's gang Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all the way. Leoncio A. Castro Willie Cichocke To Dick Pascoe and Shelton Matthews Whenever we fall, you're always there to pick us Uf'· You guys are the best! Merry Christmas to all. Our love, Dean Compton and Mike Peck To Vanessa, Rodderlck and Lovenita Happy holidays. Although we're far apart, In my heart my family is always near. Miss you all and love you. . . . to Rodderick, Vanessa and Lovenita Coleman Roderick (Coleman) To Pernell Cook May the reason for Christmas, which is Christ and His love for us, keep our family near and dear to each other, as always. Happy holidays and anniversary to the greatest husband and dad on earth. Patricia, Pernell Jr., Racquell and Lovell Cook To Tammy Davis My dearest wife-Another Christmas apart. Even though we are miles apart, you are always on my mind and heavy on my heart. Merry Christmas, Tammy. Love, ... from AB Tillman Churchman with his son Andrew and niece Christy Collins (above) and with his nephew Jacob Metheny (below). · To my son Andrew To Johnny Zepeda Haepy holidays and thank you for bemg the best son a man ever had. I love you. Christmastime comes once a year, Time to remember those far and near. Even though we may be apart, You are always in my heart. Let's not be sad, because the time is growing close, That we will be together again, in our own house. Dad (Tillman Churchman) To sister Jen Happy holidays and congratulations on your marriage. He's a lucky man. Brother Tillman (Churchman) and son Andrew December 1996 Tommy (Davis) Love, ... to Tammy Davis Donna (Princess) Decesare Seafarers LOG 15 �To Ruti DeMont and Susan Taylor Moe How's my Magnolia Sisters doing? Wishing you all the best during this holiaay season and always. Mele Kalikimaka. Love, Donna (Decesare) and Johnny (Zepeda) To Judi Chester, Karen Kenney, Karen Fensel, Lannette Lopez To Shari Hardman To Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily Lord blessing, we're going to share alot of Christmas's together and some apart. This just worked out to be one apart. Merry Christmas and thinking of you guys every day. Love, Your dad (Brian Fountain) Hi sisters. Well, I finally made it to the top ... Hopefully all of you will be following shortly. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season. Love, This year has been a rough and bumpy year, but hopefully we can get bad< on track ana mal<e '97 the best. Love you always. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. LeeHardman To Lee Hardman Lee, I know this will be the best Christmas ever, because we'll be spending it together! I love you so very much ana hope '97 is a great year for us both. Your loving wife, Shari (Hardman) I To Carole and Marc Isenstadt Once again, I find myself away from home during the holidays. You're always in my thoughts. Have a Merry Christmas. I'll see you soon. Love, Brian/Daddy (lsenstadt) J Donna DeCesare To all Seafarers Brothers, we belong to the greatest union in the worla. Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. Good luck. John Doyle ... from Claude Jacobs To Bennie and Ski Cesarski To ITB Groton officers and crew Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year to all, and may Santa bring good spirits to all. Stay safe. Brian (Fountain) To my wife. Janet, and daughter. Areanna Janet, I love you very much. Thank you for a wonderful year and Want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm very proud to be your son-inlaw. You are very special to me. Love, for Areanna. Merry Christmas. Love, your husband Claude (Jacobs) Larry (Harris) To Ms. Ange Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ms. Ange. Thanks for all your help. You are truly an angel. Thanks again, Love, Brian Fountain To Robert J. Henninger Jr. We wish you and Kristen a Merry Xmas. Love you, Mom and Dad (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henninger Sr.) To Claude Jacobs We hope Santa finds you on Christmas. We'll miss you very much. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, your daughters Stephanie and Jessica Jacobs To all hands Merry Christmas, everyone, and a happy and prosperous New Year. Les and Mike Freeburn To brother Seafareu ... to Michael Sardone from Erica. Dunne To Michael Sardone I miss you so much. Know that I am thinkmg of you. You are in my heart, mind and soul. I love you forever. Erica Dunne Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. May the Lord be with you on your future trips. Jesus and Anne Garcia To all Seafarers and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Keep up the good work! Sidney Gamer To my wife Michele and sons Michael and Boydie Daddy's gone another holiday ... I'll make it right someday. To Jimmy Miller Mac-daddy (Robert W. Grove) If I don't see ya back home, have a safe and jolly holiday. Get ahold of me. I'll be home about the second week of December. May the holidays find you and your loved ones in good health, and may the new year bring you good health, security in your careers and happiness in your lives. Continue to take advantage of Piney Point upgradin~ and improve your earning capacity and standing on your card at job calls. Smooth sailing and the best to all of you. Thanks for another great year together, and looking forward to many many more. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Love forever, your husband Brian (Fountain) 16 Seafarers LOG To all Seafarers To Keith Hofler I'm going to miss you for the holidays even more than usual. Stay safe, take care of you and I'll take care of us. Try to stay happy. I love you, "Samn (Dawn Hofl,er) To Keith Hofler I love you, Daddy, and all I want for Christmas is for you to be home. Love, your #1 daughter, Best wishes for Christmas. a Merry Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jecas To brother and sister Seafarers and boatmen A happy and joyous holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year. Fraternally, Leroy Jones To Brian Fountain and family Have a happy and safe holiday. To Seafarers and their families There's more, much more to Christmas than candlelight and cheer; It's the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all the year. It's thoughtfulness and kindness, It's hope reborn again. For peace, for understanding and for goodwill toward men. Smooth sailing and God bless, Gene Hall Capt. Louis F. Flade (ret.) To Jeannette Fountain "ilillllliiilllii Kasee (Hofl,er) Vanessa Fickel To all my shipmates and the entire SIU family ... from Nelson ]ecas and his wife To everyone My sakes, pain, so hard to bear, Setting here in the ol' lounge chair. Seafarers retirees receive the most, Christmas cheers and a New Year's toast. Smooth sailing and God bless, Gene Hall The Hofl,ers (Keith, Dawn and Kasee) To Seafarers worldwide Best wishes for a good Christmas all over the world. You are my favorite people. God bless you. Hubert (Red) House To the crew of the USNS Kane I wish the crew on the USNS Kane (and those who have sailed on it) a big Christmas. Greetings also to Chief Engineer Moshie Leavy and Joe Jenkiris. Willard C. Huggins. To the membership To Vonda and Makayla Kinard, Mr. Sid and Denise Wallace Season's greetings and Happy New Year to my beautiful wife ana daughter. To my aunt and uncle, God bless you and happy holidays. And thank you for being such wonderful people. Love always, David B. Kinard To Connie, Jessica, Amy, Heather Having reached my 80th year, I wish Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all. In hope's that we will all be together this holiday season. With Jessica in the Army and myself at sea, how sweet that will be. Harry Huston Phil Kleinebreil December 1996 �To members of the dredge Long Island We hope each member has a very Merry Cfuistmas and a happy ana prosperous New Year. Phil Kleinebreil and family To the family of David Ung Wishes for a Merry Chrisbnas and a Happy New Year-and more smooth sailing in the future together. To Tony Leo and all of Navieras, NPR shoregang Happy holidays to the shoregang and all SIU officials at the New York hall. God bless you all. A. Minors To Deloris Washington Season's greetings to you and the family. Godoless you all. A. Minors Q, To all Seafarers May your holidays be safe and happy ones. I wish you all safe sailing.May God be with you and your faffiilies always. Keep up the good work. Carolyn Quates (wife of the late AB Charlie Quales) The family of Phil Kleinebreil To Charlotte Canion I'd like to wish the #1 Mom in the world a Happy New Year and a ~erry Christmas from the Philippmes. To Roger Llnasan Roger, Hi boss! Hope your life is good. I'm happy on the beach but never forget my favorite boss. Merry Christmas. To old crewmates, best wishes always. Bill and Vilma Rackley To Mom, Mary Lee, Bruce, Beverly, Bob and Aunt Florence Both Vilma and I send our love and wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Joanne Knight To Chris Earhart I've often thought about you and your brother. You're both terrific shipmates! Please know that you are in my prayers. Thanks for all your kindness. Bill and Vilma Rackley To Steve Ruiz Merry Christmas, Dad! I miss you and Mom a lot. Take care. See you in February. Have a Happy New Year. Love always, your daughter Monica Kohs ... from Lester Moore To Kenny Nielson Dear Kenny, I would like to thank you for being a kind, honest and supportive shipmate, and apologize for not always being supportive of you. Happiness always! Monica Kohs To Tammy and John Hatzigiannis Do not forget our great and exciting Christmases onooard SIU vessels, the best maritime union in the wo!ld. God bless you. Happy holidays. To all SICJ members Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to ill at the Plan offices and to Janice at the Houston hall. Lester Moore To Jerrimiah Harrington Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki Hou. Best wishes to you and to your family. Eddie Morre and family To SIU members and office personnel Holiday greetings to all ex-Curtis Bay and Baker-Whiteley shipmates and their families. Charles W. Morris Georgios Kontomatis L To all Seafarers Season's Greetings and a healthy, safe New Year. To all my old shipmates Season's greetings to all those who are still sailing. Retirement is great. Good sailing to all. Be faithful to your union. Bard C. (Chuck) Nolan Jean LaCorte To Kasandra (Casey) Lechel A very Merry Chrisbnas, and we know we're gonna have a great New Year with our new addition. I'll be dressing like Santa next year forbaby'sfirstChristmas! Iloveyou and our happy home! Love, Joel (Lechel) To Oscar Lopez The holidays will not be the same. We miss Y.OU. Have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New YeaI. We love you. Wanda and Tamara (Lopez) To Kathy Parent, Doran, and Bob and Mimi McNellls Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mac (Tom McNellis) To all Seafarers Put a smile on your face today and have a joyous holiday ana wonderful year in 1997. Edward Merchant December 1996 0 To all the "Deeters" in Seattle Happy holidays to you all! Natalie (Rtvas) To Chris Matlab· Merry Christmas. Sure hope your trip goes by fast and before you know it, you'll be home. We'll wait for most of the Christmas celebration until you're home. Mom, Dad and Shelley (Rodgers) To Karmen Crawford With all my love, I'm wishing you a joyful Christmas and a new year that is filled with happiness, prosperity and good health. Happy Holiaays. Love, Marie Romelus To Keith Hofler To my #1 son-in-law. Get home soon. Love, Mom (Rachel Ruiz) s Mom (Ann Oswald) Juan D. Sanchez To Ernest W. Hinson Jr. Honey, with all my heart this comes to say how much I really love you. Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Miss you, To Great Lakes Seafarers To all my brothers of the sea and their families: Keep the wind in your sails and the sun rising on your shoulders. Take care of yourselves and God bless us all and the union. Juan (Motown) Sanchez Helen P. Parel To Tony Leo, and Navleras, NPR shoregang, shipboard personnel and vessel operations Merry Christmas and HaP.PY New Year to you and your family. Peter and Lee Patrick Alyssa (Sardone) Theresa, Ashley and Christina Mattair To Walter Oswald and Sandra Hope you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you during the holidays, I hope. Love, p To Michael Sardone Hi daddy! I hope Santa can visit you on your big ship. I miss you. Merry Christmas. Hugs and kisses. Your little girl, To Chris Mattalr We hope you have a great Chrisbnas and a Happy New Year. We can't wait for your safe return, which will be soon. Love you always, To Mary E. Sanchez To my loving wife who has been with me through the storms and the calm years of our marriage. I couldri't have made it without you. I thank God for you, and may your holidays be filled with joy and happiness and health. Love, Ann Oswald ... to Michael Sardone from Alyssa To Michael Sardone Hi Michael! Missing you this holiday season. We all send you our love and a special hug from Alyssa. Merry ChriStmas and Happy New Year. We love you. Mom, Dee Judith, Johnnie, Jessica, Joe and Alyssa (Sardone) To Walt Hinko, O.D. Smith and Erle Lack buddies Happy Holidays and enjoy the future years we have left. Jim Shannon To all Seafarers, union officials and personnel A special Christmas and a joyous new year to all. Plus a salute to the best maritime union in the USA. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo A. Siddons To son Gary Smith and f amity Thou&fl we are apart, you and the farmly will always be in my heart. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mom (Betty Smith) To all former Erle Lack tugboat crews Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. 0.D. Smith and family To Jakkl Maclaurin Aloha and happy holidays from your friend. John Steeber To Knolly Wiltshire and Randy Pearson from the Gopher State Happy holidays! John Steeber To Stew Davis Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope to sail with you again. Kara Stimson Seafarers LOG 1 17 �I f ' ... from Tom Tobias To all Seafarers Xmas is merry wherever a seaman is. Let the joy ring out. Let the new year be a healthy and happy one. Thomas Tobias To Alida Turko To my loving wife and son, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! I love you and wish I was there. Love always, Alek (Turko) ... from crewmembers aboard 'the USNS Regulus To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all. Crew of the USNS Regulus To Ellie, Frank and Sarah Wil· cox Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my family. I fove you so much. Robert Wilcox To Pamela J. Williams Thinking about my wife ~m Kwanzaa Day. I love you and rmss you. Love, your husband, Glenn Williams To the staff of the Seafarers LOO Your work in the field of labor journalism i$ outstanding. Best wishes for a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Jack (Ariang Press) Uf2 To Glenn Williams Happy Kwanzaa! My best Kwanzaa gift would be having you home willi me. Love always, your wife, best friend, soultnate and companion for life. See you soon!! Pam Williams To TOTE. personnel and to the Sea-Land shoregang • Tacoma and Oakland Retirement is great. Best wishes for a happy and productive 1997. Jack Utz To Johnathan Hazlett Merry Xmas, sweetheart! Just know I'm thinkinp of you, missing you, wishing we re together, and that next Xmas you're mine!! Love you always, Rachel Vandergeest To Anna Alexander Even though we're spending the holidays at school, because we're together, Xmas can still be a happy time for me. Your daughter loves you!!! Rachel Vandergeest To Raphael Semmes Feliz Navidad y Afio Prospero. Your dad, mom, brothers, sistersin-law, nephews and nieces send greetings to you at this holiday time on the LNG Capricorn. Your Family Vargas To the SIU president, officers and all Seafarers and their families Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas. Love, peace and good health and, above all, God's blessings and a prosperous i:ew ye~r. Special thanks to our umon for its wonderful works toward our members, both active and retired. Sincerely yours, Leon Yearwood Misc. To the captain, officers and crew of the Global Sentinel From the East Coast to the West, Wishing you all on board the best! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Northern Light is burning bri8ht ! Santa has the Global Sentinel in his sight. "Den Mother" To Jennifer Storm and Dino Ornellas Congratulations on your handsome baby boy, Colton. Mele Kalikimaka! God Father and Aunty To my seafaring friends Even though we don't see enough of each other, I would like to wish each one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John Watson ... 18 _. Seafarers LOG To all Seafarers Happy holidays and a very prosperous New Year!! Crew of the SS Kauai ToEwok 'Tis the season for remembering good friends and for hoping all the wishes for the coming year come true. Devo To Seafarers aboard the Julius Hammer and their f am iii es Wishing all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. During these holidays, we miss you all. Love and happiness . �Final Departures DEEP SEA WILLIAM 0. BARRINEAU Pensioner William 0. Barrineau, 71, passed away October2. Born in South Carolina,¥ started his career with the ~-----~ Seafarers in 1966 in the port of San Francisco. His first ship was the SS Delaware, operated by Marine Carriers. Brother Barrineau sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The World War II veteran served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1952. Brother Barrineau began receiving his pension in April 1996. JOSEE. BONILLA Pensioner Jose E. Bonilla, 70, died October 23. Brother Bonilla joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed ..___ _ _ _ ___, in the deck department and retired in July 1977. From 1950 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Anny. RICHARD BUIE Pensioner Richard Buie, 72, passed away August 24. A native of South Carolina, he first sailed with the SIU in 1963 from the port of New York. His first ship was the SS Venore. Brother Buie sailed in the steward department and upgraded in Piney Point. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Buie retired in November 1989. RAOUL P. CABRERA Pensioner Raoul P. Cabrera, 79, died October 13. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. ..___......__......_______, Born in Delaware, he sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Cabrera began receiving his pension in February 1979. FRANKLIN N. CAIN Pensioner FranklinN. Cain, 85, passed away July 14. Brother Cain first sailed with the SIU in 1948 from the port of L...-=====:..J ·New Orleans. The Mississippi native last sailed as a chief steward. Brother Cain began receiving his pension in September 1980. FLORIAN R. CLARKE Pensioner Florian R. Clarke, 76, died October 23. Born in New Jersey, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skil1s in Piney Point. Brother Clarke retired in May 1988. December 1996 ROBERT L. FAVALORA Pensioner Robert L. Favalora, 57, passed away October 17. He graduated from the Lundeberg School's entry level training program for seamen and joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Tamara Guilden, operated by Transport Commercial Corp. A native of Louisiana, Brother Favalora sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in March 1993. JOSEPH P. GA VIN Pensioner JosephP. Gavin, 71, died October 20. A native of Pennsylvania, he began sailing with the Seafarers in '---'----==-__;;;...=~ 1943 from the port of New York. Brother Gavin sailed in the deck department and upgraded in Piney Point. where he completed the bosun recertification program in 1975. He retired in January 1990. JOHN D. GREEN Pensioner John D. Green, 67, passed away March 4. Brother Green joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S), before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). He began receiving his pension in June 1976. JAMES B. HARRISON Pensioner James B. Harrison, 68, died September 19. Born in Alabama, he started his career with the Seafarers in l.!!:;,_:!!:...2-.=::~~__!.!:..1 1946 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a member of the engine department. Brother Harrison retired to Mobile, Ala. in June 1972. From 1946 to 1947, the steward department member served in the U.S. Army. He began receiving his pension in February 1993. ROBERT W. JACKSON Robert W. Jackson, 75, died June 11. He started his career with the ~ Seafarers in .;,,. 1967 in the port ~ of Houston. His first ship was the SS Sabine, operated by Ship Operators Corp. Brother Jackson sailed in the engine department and upgraded in Piney Point. The World War II veteran served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946. Pensioner Fred R. Hicks, 69, passed away July 29. He first sailed with the SIU in 1945 fi:om the port of New York aboard the ~-~ Robett ~fT Hunter. Brother Hicks sailed in the steward department and completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1964. He began receiving his pension in July 1982. BERTRANDS.HOFFMAN Pensioner Bertrand S. Hoffman, 80, died September 14. Born in Canada, he began sailing with the Seafarers in ..___ _ _ _ ___, 1946 from the port of New York. Brother Hoffman sailed as a member of the engine department. He retired in January 1982 to Dundalk, Md. DONALD G. HORTON Pensioner Donald G. Horton, 69, passed away September 17. Brother Horton first sailed with the SIU in 1947 from the port of Mobile, Ala. Pensioner GeorgeW. Manning, 86, died August 14. Born in Virginia, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. ~==~~~~ Brother Manning sailed as a member of the steward department. He retired in January 1982 to Ellicott City, Md. Pensioner William 0. Johnson, 70, passed away September 30. A native of Alabama, he first sailed with the SIU in 1951 aboard the Lafayette, operated by Watennan Steamship Co. Brother Johnson sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Johnson began receiving his pension in December 1991. CARL JONES JR. GASPAR MARTINEZ Pensioner Carl Jones Jr., 72, died September 7. Born in Florida, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1959 from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jones sailed in the steward department and upgraded in Piney Point, where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1980. He was a World War Il veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Jones retired in December 1983. Pensioner Edward J. Jordan, 70, passed away October 8. The Georgia native first sailed with the SIU in 1944 from the port of =-----.:..""'"""""'------'~ Savannah, Ga. His first ship was the SS Tulsa. Brother Jordan last sailed as a bosun. He began receiving his pension in November 1985. ' DONALD M. KING Pensioner DonaldM. King, 66, died August21. Brother King began his career with the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. His fust ship was the Seagarden. Born in Oklahoma, he sailed in the teward department. From 1947 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother King retired in August 1987. ALF LARSEN ~Diiiiiii~l Pensioner Alf Larsen, 76, passed away July 17. He began sailing , with the SIU in 1955 from the port of New York. Born in '--=:..==---== Norway, Pensioner Joseph P. Pettus, 73, died September 9. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. '---====== Born in Tennessee, the deck department member was a resident of Porter, Texas. Brother Pettus retired in October 1984. MILTON J.PHELPS JACK C. MARCARIO llJllli~l Pensioner Jack C. Marcario, 67, passed away October 11. He began his SIU career in 1978 in his native New '• York. Brother Marcario upgraded his ski Us at the Lundeberg School and last sailed as a chief electrician. From 1946 to 1954, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Marcario began receiving his pension in March 1994. WILLIAM 0. JOHNSON receiving his pension in December 1985. JOSEPH P. PETTUS GEORGE W. MANNING EDWARD J. JORDAN FRED R. HICKS Brother Larsen sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1982. Pensioner Gaspar Martinez, 74, died October 15. Brother Martinez, who was born in Honduras, started his career with the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. He last sailed as a chief cook. Brother Martinez retired in August 1984. Pensioner Milton J. Phelps, 66, passed away October 17. Brother Phelps began sailing with the SIU in 1946 from the port of ~--~--~ New Orleans. A native of Illinois, he last sailed as a chief steward. From 1950 to 1951, Brother Phelps served in the National Guard. He began receiving his pension in June 1991. ROBERT E. PORTER Pensioner RobertE. Porter, 77, died October 7. Born in Washington state, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port u..11.--'-........c..--4!!!~ of New York. Brother Porter sailed as a member of the steward department. From 1939 to 1941, he served in the U.S. Navy. He retired in April 1976. SALVA TORE E. PUNTILLO JOHN M. McCLAIN ~iiiiiiii~I Pensioner John M. McClain, 87, passed away September 14. He ,, joined the SIU _ · in 1944 in the , . ~ portofNew ' i York. A native ./ of Arkansas, he sailed as a member of the engine department. Brother McClain lived in Moss Point, Miss. and began receiving his pension in March 1974. II Salvatore E. Puntillo, 79, passed away September 12. Brother Puntillo started his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port L...--...::..::..:==:c__-' of Baltimore. He worked in the deck department, last sailing in 1982 aboard the SeaLand Endurance, operated by SeaLand Service, Inc. ARNOLD PURGVEE LUCIAN McINHAM Pensioner Lucian McInham, 77, died October29. Born in Dallas, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1962 from the LU!~~~~~~ port of New York. Brother Mclnham sailed as a member of the steward department and retired in August 1984. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1941 to 1953. Pensioner Arnold Purgvee, 77, passed away September 14. He first sailed with the SIU in 1959 '.O' from the port of New York =-='--"'-'==---' aboard the Longview Victory, operated by Victory Carriers. Born in Estonia, he sailed in the engine department Brother Purgvee resided in Elmhurst, N. Y. and began receiving his pension in November 1978 . ASHTON L. STEPHENS SR. CHARLES MISAK Pensioner Charles Misak, 72, passed away September 23. A native of New Jersey, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New "--'=----"'-~.-.J York. He last sailed as a bosun. Brother Misak lived in New York City and began -.---;;;:;~--......;;;;a 1-:iliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil Pensioner Ashton L. Stephens Sr., 72, passed away July 5. Born in Louisiana, he ' started his career with th~ SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills Continued on page 21 Seafarers LOG 19 �Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretacytreasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All e:xpendituroli and disbursements of trust funds nre made only Utx>n approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as 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 overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the 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. ltalso has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 19(j() meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers WG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. 'The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any 20 Seafarers LOG official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND 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 head- quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and M members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the constitution and in the contracts which the union hM negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. sru 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 maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntaiy. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contri bu ti on for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING 11IE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG_AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of tlie annual report of Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan. EIN 13-19~3873, for the year ended December 31, 1995. The annual report has been filed with the Interoal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Fmancial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust Plan expenses were $1226 439. These expenses included administrative expenses of $163,359 and benefits paid to participants and benefictarie's of $1,063,080. A total of 584 persons were partic!pants in or.beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year~ although not all of these persons had yet earned the nght to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plant was $21,377,53~ as of ~mber ~l, .1995, compared to $17 817,324 as of January 1, 1995. During the plan year, the plan expenenced an increase m its net assets of $3,560,208. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan asset_s; ~at is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the v.alue of the assets at the ~~g of the year or the cost of the assets acquired during the year. The plan had a t?tal mcome of $4, 786,647, mcluding employer contributions of $234,690, employee contributions of $109,799, a gam of $552,851 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $3,889,307. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have a 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. assets held for investment, 3. actuarial infonnation regarding the funding of the plan, and 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office Qf the pl~ adrninist:i:ator, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs.MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to covercopymg costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the pJan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator. these two statements will. be included ~ part of that repon. The charge .to cover.~pying oosb.: given above does not include a charge for copymg these portions of Ute report because ~sc 'portions arc~~s,hed without charge. · You also have the legal~y protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5~01 Auth Way, Camp Springs. MD 20746. and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, D~C. or to obtam a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying cost~.~ R~ues~ to the DOL should be addre~~ to Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitutton Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. · · Letters to the Editor ,,, (Editors Note: The Seafarers WG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer's intent. The WG welcomes letters from members, pensioners and their families and will publish them on a timely basis.) VFW Continues to Ignore WWII Merchant Mariners In the years that have passed since 1988, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have been turning away qualified merchant marine veterans from their organization. Merchant mariners of World War II have an honorable discharge issued to them by the U.S. government (Department of Defense-United States Coast Guard) attesting to their service in the armed forces. Merchant mariners have been barred from membership in the VFW simply because they [the VFW] put in their own interpretation of Public Law 95-202. In addition, the VFW does not follow their own criteria for membership as far as merchant mariners are concerned. The VFW will not recognize the campaign service medal of the merchant mariner. The Defense Department has declared that this is equivalent to that of the other armed forces. The VFW says that the Defense Department does not run its organization. Units under the Defense Department had cause to issue "honorable discharges." Yet, the VFW will not even accept this lawful and legal document. The VFW clings to a theory that merchant mariners who have an honorable discharge are not veterans. And the reason they got this discharge was for the purpose of obtaining benefits under the laws administered by the Veterans Administration. This blatant lie is being told over and over again by the VFW. An attempt is being made by the VFW to confuse and confound the true meaning of Public Law 95-202. The two elements involved in the rules set down for membership by the VFW is as follows: 1. Honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States. Merchant mariners have this discharge issued by the Coast Guard (an armed force during WWII, as declared by law). 2. A recognized campaign medal badge (recognized by the VFW). The VFW disregards that this campaign medal is recognized by the United States government. The VFW does not abide by either of the two rules listed here. The Veterans of Foreign Wars neglects to mention that in order for the merchant mariner to have been eligible for this discharge, a case had to be made to the Defense Department that the merchant mariner did, indeed, perform military service and was justified to receive this discharge. Merchant mariners are proud owners of the name "veteran" and nothing the VFW will ever do or say will change this. Harold F. Schmidt Sr. Sequim, Wash. Reader's Viewpoint: Did They Die in Vain? (The following letter was published in The Daily News, McKeesport, Penn., Wednesday, October 23, 1996.) After 51 years, the National Veterans of Foreign Wars has voted not to accept the U.S. merchant marine of World War II as members. All other veteran groups accepted our men. In my view, this proves the VFW lobbied our Congress, which kept mariners from receiving benefits for 43 years, including health care, housing and education covered by the G.I. Bill. World War IT was a declared war. The U.S. merchant marine was the only all-volunteer service and lost 866 ships from enemy action. Seven ships were lost before Pearl Harbor. Congress waited 43 years until most World War II mariners were dead, and in 1988 gave us veteran status and the G.I. Bill. Now it has been revealed that we lost more men as a percentage than all the other armed forces except the Marines. Our widows and children were denied benefits which other veterans' families received. Most VFW members had to be drafted to protect our country, and only 15 percentofthemeverfaced the enemy, compared with 50 percent of our merchant marine. Our battle of the Atlantic was won with heavy losses by our U.S. merchant marine, keeping England and Russia supplied with arms under American lend/lease, giving us time to build up our armed forces. If our U.S. merchant marine would have failed in the battle of the Atlantic, American.s would now be speaking German. My question to the VFW: the thousands of our men who lay at the bottom of the sea-did they die in vain? Peter Salvo McKeesport, Penn. Praise Deserved on All Sides For Passage of Maritime Bill The news regarding the over whelming approval of the Maritime Bill gave me a high Nothing good comes easily, I sup pose, and this significant victory in the battle to keep the U.S. mer chant marine afloat has certainly been long in coming. Three cheers to President Sacco and all our dedicated people at headquarters for their "smarts" and preservation in lead ing us through to this success. We rank-and-filers can con gratulate ourselves as well for our contributions (SPAD, letter-writ ing, marches, etc.). Larry Reiner Avondale, Ariz. December 1996 �Final Departures Continuedfrompage 19 in Piney Point. Brother Stephens began receiving his pension in August 1985. Patricia, operated by C.G. Willis. During his SIU career, the North Carolina native was active in union organizing drives and sailed as a launch operator, relief captain and captain. Boatman Hopkins began receiving his pension in September 1995. THOMAS R. HUNT Pensioner Thomas R. Hunt, 69, passed away August 6. Born in Delaware, he first sailed in 1950 with Curtis Bay Towing Co. and joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. As a member of the engine department, he last sailed aboard vessels operated by Taylor and Anderson. Boatman Hunt retired in July 1988. REIDAR SVORSTOL Reidar Svorstol, 67, died October 19. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1990 from the p01t of Houston. Born in .____ _ _ _ ___, Norway, he ln~t sailed in 1995 as a QMED aboard the FredG. THOMAS C. NESBITT Thomas C. Nesbitt, 60, died September 15. He started his career with the SIU in 1980 in the pon of New Orleans, sailing aboard vessels operated by Dixie Caniers. Boatman Nesbitt last sailed as a tankerman in June 1984 aboard vessels operated by National Marine Service. From 1953 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Army. JON VAN LENGEN INLAND RUSSELL A. HARRIS Pensioner Russett A_ Harris 1 80, passed away October 17. A native of Virginia, he began sailing in 1945 with Curtis Bay Towing Co. and joined the Seaforer5 in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Harris sailed in the engine department. Prior to his retirement in November 1982, he sailed as a chief engineer aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing Co. Jon Van Lengen1 27, passed away August ~ 1 1996. A native of Florida. he joined the Seafarers in 1995 in the port ofNewOrC..:..:.:..:-'-------"-"'=.J leans. Brother Van Lengen last sailed in the deck department aboard vessels operated by Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Boatman Van Lengen was a resident of Tampa,F1a. WILFORD ''WILSON'' HOPKINS JESSE V. WATSON Pensioner Wilford "Wilson" Hopkins, 63, died September 20: Boatman Hopkins began sailing with the SIU in 1966 from the port of Norfolk, Va. His first ship was the Pensioner Jesse V. Watson, 73, died August 22. Born in New Jersey, he began sailing with the SIU in 1967 from the port of Philadelphia. Licensed as a tugboat operator, he in 1967 in the port of Alpena, Mich. Licensed as a first class pilot, Brother Leikala last sailed in 1995 aboard the JR Emery, operated by Erie Navigation. From 1952 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Anny. ABDULLA A. MA WRI HUGH A. WILLIAMSON GERALD E. SINKES Pensioner Gerald E. Sinkes, 69, died October 24. A native of Illinois, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1945 from the port of New York. His first ship was the SS Tulsa. Brother Sinkes sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School, where he completed the steward recertification course in 1982. He retired in March 1993. sailed as a captain. He last worked aboard vessels operated by Interstate Oil. Boatman Watson was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Anny from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in February 1994. Pensioner Hugh A. Williamson, 80, passed away October 9. Boatman Williamson was a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1938. Born in North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1979. THOMAS W. WINSTON Pensioner Thomas W. Winston, 84, died October 21. Boatman Winston joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Mississippi, he sailed in the steward department, primarily aboard vessels operated by Mobile Towing. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Anny from 1942 to 1946. Boatman · Winston retired in September 1979. GREAT LAKES KIMBERLYS.BEHRENS Kimberly S. Behrens, 57, passed away April 3. Born in Michigan, he first sailed with the Seafarers in 1970 from the port of Detroit. Brother Behrens was a member of the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. WILLIAM F. COYER Pensioner William F. Coyer, 62, died October 3. Brother Coyer joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. The New York native sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. From 1956 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Coyer began receiving his pension in December 1995. Abdulla A. Mawri, 59, died January 1, 1994. Born in Arabia, he began sailing with the SIU in 1970 from the port of Detroit. The engine department member last sailed in 1988 aboard the Indiana Harbor, operated by American Steamship Co. KONRADE.NORBOTTEN Pensioner Konrad E. Norbotten, 65, passed away October 28. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Detroit. A native of Michigan, he sailed in the deck department. Prior to his retirement in August 1988, he sailed aboard the American Republic, operated by American Steamship Co. RICHARD J. PIASKOWSKI Pensioner Richard J. Piaskowski, 70, passed away August 29. A native of Michigan, he began sailing with the .____ _ _ _ ___, Seafarers in 1963 from the port of Alpena, Mich. Brother Piaskowski sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. From 1944 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the SIU in October 1981. ROLAND S. LEIKALA Roland S. Leikala, 66, passed away October 13. A native of Ohio, he started his career with the Seafarers ROBERT C. NORKOWSKI Pensioner Robert C. Norkowski, 75, died September 3. Brother Norkow- ski joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Alpena, Mich. A native of Michigan, he worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the J.A. W. Iglehart. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. Brother Norkowski began receiving his pension in July 1984. PAULE. TAYLOR Pensioner Paul E. Taylor, 68, died October 7. ·:' Bornin , ;; Michigan, he );~ joined the SIU ~ · in 1972 in the port of Detroit. He sailed in the '---"==---==== deck department, primarily on vessels operated by Luedtke Engineering Co. From 1956 to 1967, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Taylor began receiving his pension in March 1996. RAILROAD MARINE WILLIAM J. CROWLE Pensioner William J. Crowle, 87, passed away August 13. A native of New Jersey, he ., started his career with the Seafarers in ~--------' 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Crowle sailed in the deck department and worked primarily for Penn Central Railroad. He began receiving his pension in March 1973. WALTERH.JORDAN Pensioner Walter H. Jordan, 88, died August 21. Brother Jordan first sailed with the SIU in 1946 from the port of New York aboard deep sea vessels. He later transferred to the railroad marine division and worked primarily for Penn Central Railroad. Brother Jordan sailed in the deck department. He retired in June 1973. Membership Meetings Are Important Facet of Union Education Keeping abreast of news from within the Brotherhood of the Seafarers International Union as well as from the maritime industry as a whole is the most important reason for attending the monthly membership meet- ings held on specified dates in SIU halls around the country. In addition to information on contract talks, maritime legislation and national which to discuss issues of importance to the rank-and-file membership and to the union's officials. Members are asked to clip the schedule policies, the meetings provide a forum in below and post it on their ships' bulletin boards or keep it for personal reference. Also, Seafarers may refer to each issue of the Seafarers LOG, which lists the dates of the next two meetings scheduled for each port. Membership Meetings in 1997 Port Traditional Date January February March April May June July August September October November December Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 8 6 3 8 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 9 7 4 9 Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 4 9 6 10 8 5 10 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 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 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 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 Wednesday after third Sunday 22 19 19 23 21 18 23 20 24 22 18 24 Friday after third Sunday 24 21 21 25 23 20 25 22 26 24 21 26 San Francisco Jersey City Tacoma • Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's birthday holidays; New Orleans change created by Veterans Day holiday. December 1996 Seafarers LOG 21 �Lundeberg School Graduating Classes SEAF HARRY RS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL t ,;~~~~.·;~:~,·~\ -~m=~ . ......... ~ ss6 CLASS ·-·-· ·-~ Trainee Lifeboat Class 556-Trainees graduating from lifeboat class 556 are (from left, kneeling) Brandt Mathews, Adel Mahmoud, Senio Tauiliili, (second row) Donald Butler, Joseph Welle Ill, Ed Boyer (instructor), Donna Brown, Michael Haller and Khalid Washington. '-"·· Advanced Firefighting-Upgrading SIU members completing the advanced firefighting course on November 6 are (from left, kneeling) Louis Ahrens, Bartolome Romero Jr., Renato Govico, Mohamed Hussein, Alfredo Gonzalez, (second row) Lawrence Potts, Wayne Casey, Daniel Rhodes, Howard Hollon, Raymond Clock, John Smith (instructor), (third row) Lonnie Evans, James Long, Harry Shanholtz, Jerry Van Etten. ~ LIFEBOAT Celestial Navigation-The six-week course in celestial navigation was completed on November 5 by lfle following upgrading students, from left: Brad Wheeler (instructor), Sandra Deeter-McBride, Donnie Collins, Paul Adams, Daniel Crawford, Leon Pulley and John Bellinger. Tankerman Assistant DL Course-Graduating from the tankerman assistant DL couse (formerly called the Tanker Operation/Safety course) on October 29 are (from left, kneeling) Leslie Cope, Michael Stein, Angelita Francisco, Joel Molinos, Carlos Arauz, Ralph Porter, Peter Hokenson, Daniel Hecker, (second row, kneeling) Omar Muhammad, Robert Brown, Bruce Wright, Thames Solomon Sr., Dennis Hurley, Steven Meyer, Mike Kifle, Nasir Isa, (third row) Ernest Duhon, Robert Davis, Kelly Mayo, Jimmy Skubna, Billy Eastwood, Donald Peterson, Paul Burckhard, Antoinette Spangler, Roger Reinke, Juan Gonzalez, (fourth row) John Barnard, Scott Opsahl, Jim Shaffer (instructor) Benedict Born, Jason Bengiat, David Breuning, George Henderson, Ryan Webster and Oran Patterson. CORRECTION: Tankerman Assistant DL Course-In the June 1966 issue of the LOG, a name was inadvertently omitted from the April 23 graduating class of the tankerman assistant DL course (formerly known as the Tanker Operation/Safety course). From left, kneeling, are Melvin Hite, Miguel Collazo, George Vorise Jr., Vince Pingitore (instructor), Jimmy White Jr., (second row) Jessy Sunga, Cesar Avila, Henry Freeman Ill, Alice Caballero-Wilder, Sharon Naquin, John Bull, (third row) William Rust, Juan Tolentino, Stanley Washington Sr., Charles Gooch, Eduardo Elemento, Veronika Cardenas, Robin Palmer, Julie Borovik, Heather Stilwell, Mostafa .Loumrhari, Greg Johnson, Luis Caballero, (fourth row) John Gehring, Norman Cox Ill, Thomas Johnson, Florencio Nieves Jr., Wiley Owens and Brett Newsome. 22 SeafaretS LOG Upgrader's Lifeboat-Bridgett Mclntosn (left) and Oran Patterson (right) are congratulated by their instructor, Ed Boyer, upon completion of the upgrader's lifeboat class on October 15. December 1996 �LUNDEBERS,SCHOOL ·<H;t 9il1 OPSRADING COURSE SCHEDULE z . ~.ng is the schedule for c~as~~~:, oogi~~rig between January .·: 1997 at the Seafarers Harry Lu~debergScbool of Seamanship loca t the Paul Hall Center for Mantilne Tnpning and Education in Piney~9~t, Md. All programs are geared to ~prove the job skills of Seafarer§;·~a to promote the American maritime industry. · PleaSe'' " that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the .. : t the maritime industry and-in times of conflict-the nation' _ ciirity. Stud~tits attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before.:'their course,s start date. The courses listed here will begin prompt,,y on the morning of the start dates. &gm. Upgrading ColllSBS · · _StartDate Course .Qate of Completion ·Januaryl3 Aprill Diesel · . ·echli.Ology Firemantw~tertender January6 April21 February 13 May30 Refrigeration Systems & Maintenance February17 March27 &Oiler ·'''* Inland Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman - Special January6 January24 Safety Specialty Courses Deck Upgrading Courses · co~e Start Date Date of Completion Course Start Date Date of Completion . Able,. $~man FebmarylO April 7 April 4 May30 Tanker Assistant DL January27 February7 January13 FebruarylO March10 April.7 January31 February28 March28 AprillS January27 February24 February 10 February21 April21 February7 . Marcb7 April4 May2 Courses Start Date Date of Completion January 13 April21 January24 May2 GED Preparation January20 April 12 March 17 June 14 February 5 March1 Bri~g~ ·r.Ianagernen( Ltfet).~t,tnan . ·· Ma.r~h Radar Observer/Unlimlted 24 ..Ra~ar Recertilic;atfon . . . · (one day Class) J~nuary23 Celestial Navigation January 13 · English as a.Second Language (ESL) February20 Adult Basic Education (ABE) Januaryl3 March3 April21 February21 April 11 May30 Lifeboat Preparation January 13 February 10 Marcb,1 0 Self-study January24 February21 March21 Recertltlt:atlon Programs Course Start Date Date of Completion Steward Recertification January 27 February27 March 3 April3 English 099. February3 February28 January 27 April21 February13 English 101 January20 March31 March14 May23 ·Bosun Recertification · LNG Recertification May9 Steward Upgrading Co111511$ ·ASsistant Cook/Certifled Cook ·. · -aoo Baker/Certified Chief Cook/ Start Date Date of Completion January 6 March 22 March28 June 13 :: Certified Chier Steward Math098 · February3 Math101 January20 March14 Psychology ,JOt·· . January20. March31 March 14 May23 March31 May23 Physks February28 ----~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) (First) (Middle) Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Street) BEGIN (City) (Zip Code) (State) Telephone__.__ ___.__ _ _ __ (Area Code) Deep Sea Member D With this application, COPIES ofyour discharges must be submitted slwwing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY ofeach ofthe following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The admissions office WILL NOT schedule you until all ofthe above are received. Date of B i r t h - - - - - - - - - COURSE DATE END DATE (Month/Day/Year) Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security# Book# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Department _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Home Port- - - - - - - - - - - U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? DYes DNo If yes. c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes SIGNATURE._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _DATE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. Ifyou have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes LAST VESSEL: - - - - - - - - - - - - R a t i n g : - - - - - Date On: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date O f f : - - - - - - - - - - - DNo RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. 12/96 Primary language spoken----"'---------------------- December 1996 Seafarers LOG 23 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS Seafarers Welfare Fund and Subsidiary - page 10 Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan - page20 Dig It! NATCO Dredges Do 'Dirty Work' to Keep Channels Open The work performed by Seafarers who sail aboard dredges operated by North American Trailing Company (NATCO) is uncommon, but it also is vital to the steady operation of ports throughout the United States and in other parts of the world. "We do the dirty work: to keep everything open:• notes Captain Augie Werdtnberg. who most recently sailed aboard the Sugar Island. uWe're very visible in the channel, but the work itself is definitely off the 1 beaten track, and it s not glamorous in the least:• In all. six SIU-crewed NATCO dredges handle channel maintenance and beach restoration-primarily in the U.S., but also occasionally in other countries. Owned by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. (NATCO's parent company), the six dredges are among a small number of U.S.-based splithulled, self-propelled hopper dredges. "One advantage we have over (stationary) dredges is that we can pick up and move from one location to another,'• explains Werdenberg, a 13-year member of the SIU. "We can split the hull laterally-it's connected by hinges-and drop a full load in two to five minutes." ''The SID brothers on these vessels are extremely good seamen," adds SIU Patrolman Sean Ryan, who provided the photos accompanying this article. "You really have to know what you· re doing on the dredges. because the equipment SIU-crewed NATCO dredges, including the Dodge Island (pictured above), handle jobs throughout the world. is very intricate and the work must be exact. Anyone familiar with our crews knows they do an outstanding job.h Seafarers On the Job Seafarers aboard the Sugar Island, Long Island, Dodge Island, Manhattan Island, Padre Island and Northerly Island operate equipment that sucks sand, mud, rock and other material from the ocean floor into the vessels' holds, also known as hoppers. The dredges-which enjoy reputations as excellent feeders, Ryan says~ontract much of their work through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as individual ports. When a vessel starts a new dredging project, the area is marked, measured and surveyed. Depending on the particular job, different markers are used to designate the work area. An AB-dragtender usually runs the dredge's console, which features controls for winches, pumps and water jets (which loosen the material to be SIU-crewed launch boats transport the dredge crews to and from shore. Pictured here is Boat Operator James Albert. dredged) and other equipment. Once the holds are filled, the dredge lifts its gear from the water and sails either to a designated dump site (usually no more than 8 miles from shore) or to a booster. Boosters are fixed stations, typically less than a half-mile from shore. They primarily are used in beach restoration, such as the three-month job recently completed by the Dodge Island and Sugar Island at Rockaway Beach, N. Y. The dredges pump sand to the boosters, which in tum pump it to the beach, where a construction crew spreads the granular soil. On channel-maintenance jobs, the dredges (which work alone or in tandem, depending on the job) simply dig to the proper depth or width, then deposit the excess material at dump sites. For instance, if a channel is supposed to be 45 feet deep so that ships may traverse it safely, but that channel has built up a 6-foot shoal, a NATCO dredge will remove the surplus debris. As the holds are filled, the sand or mud pushes seawater up and over the deck, and back into the ocean. The dredges vary in length from 180 feet to 510 feet as well as in width and depth, so their respective storage capacities ~so differ correspondingly. The 510foot Long Island, for instance, can store 16,000 cubic yards of material, while the 200-foot Sugar Island holds 2,500 cubic yards. "Keep in mind, the typical dump truck you see on the road carries about 15 cubic yards," points out Werdenberg. ''In one day, we can dig up to 10 loads, so we can move quite a bit of sand." Similarly, the duration of an average job may range from two weeks to two months. However, some jobs take as long as an entire year. But, as Ryan concludes, one thing never changes aboard SIUcrewed NATCO dredges: ''The crews are very conscientious. safety-minded and hard-working, no matter what the job is and no matter which dredge you' re talking about." AB-dragtender Tommy Davis operates the console of the Dodge Island during a recent beach replenishment assignment in New York. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1996 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NAVY ASST. SEC’Y DOUGLASS CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF MERCHANT FLEET SIU PENSIONERS WILL GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS VOTERS RETURN PRO-MARITIME CONGRESS LAKES SEASON WINDS DOWN FOR SEAFARERS VOTING BEGINS IN SIU ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT OF SHIPS IN MARAD PROGRAM EXPECTED IN DECEMBER ITF SECURES $120,000 IN BACK WAGES FOR ABUSED CREW NEW MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN IS ONE BENEFIT OF NEW CONTRACTS SEAFARERS LAUD NEW TACOMA UNION HALL SIU SCHOOL A LEADER IN EARNING SELF-CERTIFICATION HALL CENTER OFFERS NEW LNG COURSES AB OUBRE NAMED TO USCG MERCHANT MARINE GROUP SCHOLARSHIP NAMED IN HONOR OF JOE SACCO SIU SEEKS ELIMINATION OF FBI BACKGROUND CHECK FEE GALLEY GANGS KEEP THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT NEW CONTRACT AND CHARTER END 1996 ON POSITIVE NOTE DIG IT! NATCO DREDGES DO ‘DIRTY WORK’ TO KEEP CHANNELS OPEN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 58, No. 12 1996 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cb648b92bad033fc4f15dacf3afd3a29.pdf 59e7abcbdd2b94748ca69c861c87cd53 PDF Text Text Volume 59 Number 12 Dec.ember 1997 Sealarers Crew Converted RO/RO USNS Soderman Christening Marks New Jobs for SIU Virginia Soderman smashes the ceremonial bottle of champagne to christen the USNS Soderman, which is being crewed by Seafarers. The prepositioning vessel was named after Mrs. Soderman's late husband, Private First Class William A. Soderman. Pfc. Soderman received the U.S. Army Medal of Honor for his actions in Belgium in World War II. From the left are Richard Vortmann, president of NASSCO (which converted the ship}; Soderman; family members Judith Soderman and Florence Carlson Johnson; and MSC Commander Vice Admiral Jim Perkins. Page 5 MSC's Perkins Praises Gopher State U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Jim Perkins (center), head of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, recently praised the SIUcrewed Gopher State for its readiness and overall condition. He also enjoyed a luncheon provided by Seafarers aboard the prepositioning ship, including (from left) SA Ken Robertson, Chief Steward Lawrence Winfield, SA Carlos Ferreira and SA Helen Mitchell. Page 7. Orgulf Boatmen Ratify Three-Year Contract Updated Curriculums Highlight Hall Center's 1998 Course Schedule School Announces Dates For Upgrading Classes - - - - - - - - - - - - P a g e s 13-16 Greetings from at sea and ashore Pages 17-20 H@hIDAY GlEETIHG3 Beck Notice Page6 �President's Report Counting Our Blessings As we come to the end of the year, many pause to reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed on them during the past 12 months. For some, it is continued good health. For others, it may be an addition to the family. Some are happy for obtaining a new job or expanding their education. There are many, many reasons for being grateful, especially during this holiday season. And that definitely holds true for members of Michael Sacco the SIU. In fact, all of the blessings mentioned above really do apply to our union with what has happened during 1997. First and foremost, the SIU is healthy, vibrant and moving forward. We did not rest on the gains made in 1996. Instead, we capitalized on them throughout 1997, ensuring that our union would remain strong. In 1997, the SIU added to its family by crewing new prepositioning ships, tankers, tugboats and other vessels. From the Maersk Texas, a containership reflagged and crewed in February, to the USNS Soderman, which will join the prepositioning fleet next year, the number of new vessels with Seafarers aboard has grown steadily this year. Such growth makes for a healthy union because members know there will be good-paying jobs with decent benefits well into the next century. Speaking of jobs, my goal for the membership has always been the creation of new jobs while maintaining those we already have. That is why we fought so hard for passage of the Maritime Security Act, which became law last year. In 1997, we saw the fruits of our efforts when the Maritime Administration implemented the Maritime Security Program. This 10-year program helps fund a variety of militarily useful U.S.-tlag vessels, making sure American armed forces will be supplied by loyal U.S. merchant mariners in times of war or national emergency. Relatedly, Congress likewise recognizes the important value of a strong domestic U.S.-flag merchant fleet. That is why a majority of the members of the House of Representatives signed their names to a resolution in support of the Jones Act. To reinforce the support given by legislators for the nation's freight cabotage law, the two highest ranking officials in the U.S. military's logistics command recently reaffirmed their backing of the law in separate remarks. During 1997, Congress also noted the need for new U.S.-tlag cruise ships. The elected officials approved a pilot project to build two vessels for the Hawaiian Islands trade in American yards by the year 2008. In short, the measure allows SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages to reflag a foreign-built cruise ship within the next 18 months. The reflagged ship will sail with a U.S. crew until the second new passenger ship is in service. And, as this was taking place, news came from Philadelphia that efforts are under way to convert the old naval shipyard to a site where commercial containerships and cruise vessels can be built. Not only was the union blessed with new ships and jobs, but all indications show more will be on the way. Over 1,300 members who sail aboard deep sea, inland and Great Lakes vessels took advantage of courses available to them at the Paul Hall Center during this year. Having the opportunity to learn and improve skills at such a fine facility has been a blessing bestowed upon Seafarers for more than 30 years. For those who want to upgrade in 1998, pages 13 through 16 of this issue of the Seafarers LOG contain class descriptions and a calendar for the center's upcoming year. While providing the best education possible for our members, the Paul Hall Center also revamped its entry level training. The new Unlicensed Apprentice program has been a tremendous success in equipping newcomers to the unlicensed ranks with the skills needed to sail in any of the three departments. One other project undertaken by the center has met with worldwide acclaim. That was the creation of the first U.S. Coast Guardapproved Training Record Books. These pocket-size books are designed to help Seafarers standardize the various proofs of documentation required under international laws, rather than carrying many pieces of paper. This has been a tremendous year in .the life of the SIU. It is amazing to see what has happened in just 12 months. Now, 1998 lies before us with many opportunities and challenges. The SIU will continue to push for new jobs that will ensure many more years of blessings for Seafarers and their families. Holiday Greetings to One and All One of the things I look forward to doing this time of the year is reading all the holiday greetings we receive for publication in the LOG. Many of our members have been away from their loved ones and friends, so these messages become extra special. The greetings may be found on pages 17 through 20 in this issue. To all of you working away from home and to all who are fortunate enough to be home, to our retirees, and to all the families, may this be a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. 2 Seafarers L06 TRANSCOAf Official Reinforces Support For Nation's Freight Cabotage Law The second-highest ranking officer at the U.S. oceangoing vessels greater than 1,000 gross tons Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) called are militarily useful. He pointed out how the vesthe Jones Act "a win-win package for our country." sels that sail the inland waterways and Great Lakes Speaking before delegates and guests attending provide a valuable service by moving cargo to seathe 1997 convention of the U.S. Propeller Club, ports. He reiterated the value of the Jones Act fleet U.S. Army Lieutenant General Roger G. in providing trained American mariners to crew Thompson Jr. said the n a t i o n ' s - - - - - - - - - - - - Ready Reserve Force vessels needfreight cabotage law serves as the 'Perhaps the most crit- ed to deliver the goods during base of support not only for the ical contribution of times of war or national emercountry 's domestic maritime gency. industry, but also for the military's the Jones Act to But one other valuable factor Desert Shield-Desert the general brought to the attention strategic sealift. Storm activity was the of the convention was the way the TRANSCOM oversees the movement of troops and materiel crewmembers _ the Jones Act ensures a domestic ship maintenance and building industry. for the U.S. armed forces. The "The Jones Act is important to Military Sealift Command, the Air American merchant Mobility Command and the mariners - who sailed the United States military because our Ready Reserve it supports a U.S. shipbuilding Military Traffic Management Command combine to make up Force of vessels in capability that has turned a corner TRANSCOM. in recent years, with tonnage under harm's way.' construction increasing to the level Thompson described the Jones Act, which is part of the 1920 Lt. Gen. Roger G. Thompson Jr. that elevates this country from Deputy Commander-in-Chief, 22nd in the world to eighth. Merchant Marine Act, as a root structure that supports the trunks TRANSCOM "And the act supports a marof two trees. He said one tree is itime repair and maintenance capadomestic maritime shipping and the other is strate- bility that might be critical if we were to find ourgic sealift. selves in a protracted conflict and be obliged-as "The Jones Act, conceived some 80 years ago as we have been in the past-to repair damaged or a measure to ensure our domestic maritime base, worn sealift assets." just as assuredly provides its root structure for our The general challenged the claims of some fortransoceanic sealift capabilities," the general stat- eign-flag shipping supporters that the Jones Act is ed. no longer viable. "I would like to note that over the past three Thompson reminded the audience, composed of representatives from the U.S. maritime industry, decades: about the vital role played by American merchant • America's domestic fleet-vessels exceeding mariners during the Persian Gulf War. 1,000 tons gross weight tonnage-doubled in "Perhaps the most critical contribution of the numbers from 1965 to 1995; Jones Act to Desert Shield-Desert Storm activity • tripled [in] productivity during the same periwas the crewmembers-the American merchant od; and mariners-who sailed our Ready Reserve Force of • reached the one-billion-ton cargo threshold for the first time in 1995. vessels in harm's way, delivering the tracked and wheeled vehicles, the sustaining supplies that "Now I guess I've got to ask you-and myself at enabled the United States and its coalition partners the same time-do we hear any death rattles in to pulverize Iraq in a 30-day air war and then roll those statistics?! I certainly don't hear any." over it in a 100-hour ground war." In wrapping up his address, Thompson used The deputy commander-in-chief of another example to show the value of sealift to the TRANSCOM added, "The Iraqis threatened to military. While noting airlift is swift, it has its limits. "To mount and sustain a counterattack and drive mine the seas. The U.S. merchant mariners sailed into the theater at best speed. to victory-as far as we can see in the future-still "The Iraqis threatened to use chemical weapons. will require strategic sealift. What did the U.S. mariners do? They ignored the "Sealift will move the bulk of the unit equipment-the tanks, artillery and trucks-that will threats and delivered their cargoes anyhow." During his address, Thompson spelled out other ultimately uproot an aggressor and defeat him. And ways that the Jones Act helps the U.S. armed it will deliver the sustaining supplies to carry the forces. day. Fully 90 to 95 percent of all war materials and He noted 75 percent of the Jones Act fleet of supplies will be delivered by sealift," he said. SIU Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus Eligible SIU pensioners will receive a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees recently approved the payment after union representatives to the group recommended the bonus. This bonus check will be sent to all SIU pensioners who currently receive monthly benefit checks for normal, early normal or disability pensions from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The Board of Trustees, composed of representatives from the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after reviewing the plan's successful investment performance. For the eligible pensioners, the $500 bonus check will be one of three payments they will receive during the month of December from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The plan traditionally has sent December pension checks at the beginning of the month, while the January ' Volume 59, Number 12 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org Correction: Howard Schulman, former general counsel to the SIU, passed away October 23 due to congestive heart failure, not from cancer, as was incorrectly stated on page 2 of the November 1997 Seafarers LOG. The LOG regrets the error. pension payments are issued in the middle of December to all pensioners. More information about the bonus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or by calling a plan representative at l-800-CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. -. December 1997 The Seafarers WG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Wand Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Daniel Duncan; Managing Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 1997 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. December 1997 �TOTE's Barer Proposes Shipbuilding Measure For Jones Act Fleet U.S.-Flag Executive Seeks Consortium for Carriers During an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in maritime, the co-chairman and chief executive officer of a U.S.-flag ship holding company that has contracts with the SIU outlined an innovative plan to rebuild the Jones Act fleet. In a speech delivered November 7, Stanley Barer of Seattlebased Totem Resources Corpora- tion proposed legislation be craft- ed to allow the shipping companies sailing between the U.S. mainland and the country's noncontiguous states and territories to plan and build a new fleet of militarily useful vessels. [Totem Resources is the parent company of SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) and Interocean-Ugland Management Corporation. The Jones Act, part of the 1920 Merchant Marine Act, calls for freight transported between two domestic ports to be carried by U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built and U.S.flagged vessels.] Speaking in New York to an audience of approximately 800 representatives from maritime and politics, Barer called on the Fast Track Shelved for Now Union Cantpaign Postpones House Vote; Fight Over Trade Likely to Resume in '98 Trade unionists throughout the United States successfully led an intense grassroots fight against proposed legislation that would extend fast-track negotiating authority for the president on international trade agreements. The leadership of the House of Representatives, after consulting with the White House, withdrew the measure in the early morning of November 10 after several days of debate revealed fast track would not pass. Just days prior to the House consideration, the Senate passed the legislation. Shortly after the bill's withdrawal, Congress recessed for the year. Thus, no action will be taken on fast track until February at the earliest. ''The decision to pull down the fast-track legislation is the first bit of blue sky working Americans have seen in U.S. trade policy in many years," stated AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. ''This is a great victory -although not necessarily final." Labor's efforts included scores of meetings with congressional representatives, demonstrations and leaflet-distribution across the country, print and broadcast advertising, internet campaigns by the AFL-CIO and member unions, and more. Under fast track, Congress gives up its right to amend a negotiated treaty. It can only approve or disapprove the entire package. The administration wants to use fast-track negotiations to expand pacts like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFfA) to countries in Central and South America. Not coincidentally, opponents of fast track have pointed to NAFfA's many documented failures as sufficient reason why Congress should not forfeit its right to amend trade pacts. For instance, House Minority Whip David Bonior (D-Mich.) recently stated that many of the negative effects NAFfA has had on American workers stem from unenforceable, so-called side agreements supposedly written to protect workers' rights and the environment. He warned against repeating those mistakes under a fast-track scenario. December 1997 Bonior also cited a new study conducted by Cornell University that revealed 62 percent of U.S.based employers have used the threat of factory relocation to Mexico during contract talks and organizing drives. "This has created downward pressure on wages and benefits in the U.S. Mexican wages also have gone down, even though productivity is up. Since NAFfA, wages have gone down from $1 an hour to 70 cents an hour in Mexico, and 8 million Mexicans have slipped into poverty. How are U.S.-flag companies involved in the Jones Act trades to work together to rebuild the fleet. "The only people who can defeat the Jones Act are the Jones Act carriers themselves," stated Barer, in his acceptance speech as a recipient of the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) award presented by the United Seamen's Service. "If we do not rebuild, we will defeat the Jones Act If we do not rebuild, the investment and the service to be protected will not be there." Barer proposed Congress draft legislation to allow the shipping companies to work with domestic shipyards to build 35 new containerships and roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessels during the next 10 to 15 years to replace the present fleet. "I am not suggesting any form of government subsidy. "What I do suggest is that Mexicans supposed to buy American-made goods when they earn 70 cents an hour?" he asked. The Michigan Democrat also recalled a visit to Mexico earlier this year during which time he saw blatant evidence of unchecked pollution by companies that have moved from the U.S. to south of the border. He said he stood in a field littered with used batteries whose lead leaked into the groundwater directly across from the region's largest dairy farm. I Fast Track's Fine Print: The Devil Is in the Details I Opponents of the fast-track bill that nearly came up last month for a vote in the House of Representatives have warned that granting such authority would result in America signing onto additional trade agreements similar to NAFfA. While the troubled trade pact between the U.S., Mexico and Canada has received much attention in the fast-track debate, NAFfA-like agreements are not the only threat to America if fast track is approved. For example, currently a controversial treaty called the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) is being negotiated among the 29 member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD, founded in 1960, is com- posed of the economic elite nations and has significant influence over global trade policy. If Congress grants fast-track authority to the president, then the MAI is another type of covenant they likely would consider under the "zero amendment" procedure. Negotiations on the MAI began in 1995 with the stated purpose of "provid[ing] a broad multilateral framework for international investment with high standards for the liberalisation of investment regimes and investment protection and with effective dispute settlement procedures; ... and to be a free-standing international treaty open to all OECD ... [and] non-OECD member countries, which will be consulted as the negotiations progress." The controversy stems from APL-Neptune Merger Completed New Subsidiary to Operate 9 Vessels in MSP The merger between American President Lines (APL) and Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. was completed last month, clearing the way for a new California-based subsidiary to assume operation of nine U.S.-flag APL cargo ships. Upon completion of the merger, the vessels became the property of American Ship Management (ASM), based in Walnut Creek, Calif. The containerships are part of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). In October, the Maritime Administration had approved transfer of the MSP operating agreements formerly held by APL to ASM, pending the consolidation. "Like the other ships in the Maritime Security Program, the nine ships to be operated by ASM will serve international commerce in peacetime," stated acting Maritime Administrator John Graykowski. "In time of war or national emergency, the ships and the worldwide transportation system supporting them will be available to provide sealift support for America's armed forces." The ships are crewed in the unlicensed departments by members of the SIU (steward), Sailors' Union of the Pacific (deck) and Marine Firemen's Union (engine). They include five vessels that already had been operating under the U.S. flag (the President Adams, President Jackson, President Kennedy, President Polk and President Truman) and four ships that transferred from Marshall Islands to U.S. registry (the APL Korea, APL Philippines, APL Singapore and APL Thailand). the very broad nature of "investment" as defined by the MAI. Not only is it to include "direct investment" such as the building of a facility or the takeover of a company by a foreign national, but "every kind of asset owned or directly controlled by an investor" including portfolio investment and intangible assets like intellectual property rights. The MAI will also require governments to allow foreign investors to bid in privatization efforts, such as in the former Soviet bloc nations. In fact, the MAI is full of guarantees and privileges for corporations, but excludes the possibility of nations imposing requirements on companies. Specifically, the language states that a country may treat foreign investment "no Jess favorably" than domestic investors or corporations, and cannot "enforce any commitment or undertaking in connection with the establishment, acquisition, expansion, management, operation, or conduct" of the foreign entity. In other words, a country can treat foreign investors better than domestic investors, leading to the possibility of poorer nations suspending environmental or labor laws to attract investment. Further, countries like the U.S. which can and do maintain requirements for domestic companies to maintain certain levels of investment in specific communities in exchange for certain tax breaks, would be prohibited from enforcing these laws against foreign companies. Adding to the confusion is the fact that foreigners-as individuals, companies and investment firms-hold a great deal of American stocks and bonds. It is quite possible that foreign Continued on page 5 Stanley Barer recommends the building of a new fleet of militarily useful vessels by U.S. companies involved in the Jones Act trade. Congress consider authorizing the carriers-the Matsons, the Crowleys, the Totems and anyone else who wants to build for the non-contiguous trades-to form a consortium corporation to act together, perhaps under Maritime Administration supervision. "'This group could work with the Defense Department and the shipyards to design the ideal hulls and vessels~ontainer and RO/RO -for the Puerto Rican, Alaskan, Hawaii and Guam trades, and then as a consortium contract with the shipyards for a series production over a decade of 35 vessels." Barer said Congress could craft the legislation much like the measure used in the 1970s when the railroads worked together to convert from boxcars to the flatcars required for moving the new technology of containers and trailers. The Totem executive pointed out the companies involved in the Jones Act trade are "nervous" about dedicating so much money individually into replacing their fleets, including his own TOTE which transports goods between Washington state and Alaska. However, if the companies can work together, all of them would feature ships using the latest technology while holding costs down because of the multiple orders. He equated the effort to work collectively to being a kid facing a group challenge. ''Think back when you were a school kid. It is very early in summer, the air is warm but the water is still cold. Remember standing on a dock for that first swim of summer with your friends. 'Okay, let's all jump in on _the count of three.' "At three, you jump. They don't. You figure out that next time you all hold hands and then all must go in the water together. "Each of the domestic carriers is nervous about going first and spending that much money if the future of the Jones Act is not clear." Barer, who worked on Capitol Hill during the 1960s and 1970s for the late U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson (D- Wash.), added such legislation would provide jobs for mariners and shipbuilders. "It would give us brand new investment under the Jones Act and assure the future of that policy. It would give us a brand new base for high-paying, valuable jobs in America. "A 35-ship construction program would be a $3-to-4 billion ship program spread over the shipyards of America creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. And we would be providing the Defense Department with the newest, best ships our fighting men and women could ever hope for to support them in the event of national emergency." Seafarers LOG 3 �AOTOS Recognizes SIU Rescues at Sea, Senator, Ship Exec. Seafarers aboard four vessels received special mariners' plaques for heroism at sea during the United Seamen's Service 1997 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) ceremony November 7 in New York City. At the same time, U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Stanley H. Barer, co-chairman and chief executive officer of SIU-contracted Totem Resources Corporation (TRC), accepted the 1997 AOTOS awards for their years of dedicated and effective service to the maritime industry. The AOTOS award is presented to those who have provided commitment and distinguished service to the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Past recipients of the award include SIU President Michael Sacco (1994) and the late SIU President Paul Hall ( 1981 ). The AOTOS mariner's plaque is awarded to the officers and crew of U.S.-flag vessels who exemplify outstanding seamanship in rescue operations at sea. The 1997 recipients of the AOTOS mariner awards for acts of heroism were the USNS Kilauea, USNS Zeus, President Adams and Sea Wolf. On November 9, 1996, in 30knot winds and 15-foot swells, the USNS Kilauea and USNS Zeus heroically rescued 20 Filippino seamen whose ship sank southwest of Guam. On August 19, 1997, the President Adams plucked 15 seaman from the East China Sea after their Panamanian ship went down in 30-knot winds and 20foot swells. On April 1, 1997, crewmembers aboard the Sea Wolf rescued the sixman crew of the sailboat Alegra that was disabled in heavy seas 270 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. Stevens is a strong advocate of Stanley H. Barer (left), co-chairman and chief executive officer of Totem Resources Corporation, and U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (A-Alaska) (right) were presented with 1997 Admiral of the Ocean Sea award. Retired Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger poses with the AOTOS recipients at the New York City banquet on November 7. the Jones Act and a longtime supporter of the American merchant marine. He ranks sixth in seniority in the Senate and second among Republicans. Stevens has been a member of that body since December 1968. Barer is the head of TRC, a holding company for several U.S.-flag maritime operating enti ties in the Pacific Northwest. Two of TRC's subsidiaries, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. and Interocean Ugland Management Corporation, are SIU-contracted companies. Barer has spoken out strongly for the Jones Act and the entire maritime industry (see article on page 3). In 1995, he delivered the Paul Hall lecture. 1997 Sailing Season on Great Lakes Is Extended Many Seafarers who sail aboard SIU-contracted vessels on lakes Michigan, Huron, Ontario, Superior and Erie will continue sailing into the new year to meet the high demand for Great Lakes commodities. In order to meet the booming demand for commodities on the Lakes, at least two SIU-contracted companies announced they will continue operations past the end of the year. Operating on an "extended season," American Steamship Company (ASC) plans to keep their takers in service until midnight on January 15, the date that the Soo Locks in Ste. St. Marie, Mich. close. (The closing of the Soo Locks brings an actual end to most shipping on the Great Lakes since the locks are the only entrance into Lake Superior from the lower four Lakes.) ASC vessels that will continue into January include the Walter J. McCarthy Jr., Indiana Harbor, St. Clair, American Mariner, American Republic, Charles E. Wilson, H. Lee White, Buffalo, Sam Laud and John J. Boland. Attempting to meet the demand for cement throughout the Lakes region, SIU members aboard the Alpena and J.A. W. Iglehart are scheduled to sail into the first week of January, "weather permitting," a company representative informed the Seafarers LOG. However, other SIU-contracted companies will wrap up their sailing season by the end of this month. Seafarers aboard Erie Sand Steamship Co.'s Richard Reiss, John R. Emery, Day Peckinpaugh and J.S. St. John will go in for the winter by month's end. Hannah Marine reports that the James A. Hannah, Mary E. Hannah, Margaret M. Hannah, Kristin Lee, Peggy D. Hannah Special AB Course Scheduled For Great Lakes Members In order to help Seafarers who sail in the deck department aboard Great Lakes vessels comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the Paul Hall Center is offering a special three-week AB course this winter in Piney Point, Md. The rigorous class, crafted by Lundeberg School instructors to meet the specific needs of Lakes Seafarers and SIU-contracted Great Lakes companies, leads to endorsement as an AB. The course, offered from February I 7 to March 6, will consist of handson training and classroom work covering lifeboat training, ship construction and operations, deck seamanship, navigation, tug and tow operations, rules of the road, firefighting, first aid, safety, emergency procedures and more. Great Lakes members can earn lifeboatman certification and the AB endorsement by passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam at the end of the course. "With shipping on the Lakes shut down for the winter, this is 4 Seafarers LOG an excellent opportunity for Seafarers to upgrade," stated Algonac, Mich. SIU Representative Don Thornton. "We worked with the school to create a class specifically for Great Lakes members who want to upgrade." "This is the fourth year we have offered a specialized AB course exclusively for Great Lakes Seafarers," said J.C. Wiegman, assistant director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School. "It is a very intensive class because it contains all of the same material as our normal nine-week AB course offered throughout the year. Great Lakes members who have taken the class have been very dedicated and successful in obtaining their Coast Guard endorsements following the class." For more information about the course, contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School (301) 994-00 I 0 and Don Thornton at the Algonac union hall (810) 794-0909. and Daryl C. Hannah will run until the end of 1997. However, five other tugs are set to ply the lower Lakes throughout the winter. These Hannah Marine tugsthe Susan W Hannah, Mary Page Hannah, Mark Hannah, Donald C. Hannah and Hannah D. Hannah-never have to pass through the Soo Locks to deliver their cargo. They will continue transporting petroleum products along lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie during the winter months. The majority of SIU-crewed lakers have sailed without interruption throughout this season, which began in early March. Ships have been removed from service only for repairs or for hull inspection in dry dock. Hull inspection is required by federal regulations for U.S.-flag Great Lake carriers once every five years. Shipments of iron ore, coal, limestone, gypsum and stone from U.S. and Canadian Great Lakes ports totaled more than I 00 million tons through September. According to the Lakes Carriers' Association, an organization of U.S.-tlag shipping companies on the Great Lakes, this is an increase of 7.8 percent compared to 1996. The association predicts that by the end of this month, 1997 cargo-moving figures will surpass I 996's record-breaking levels. Orgulf Boatmen Approve 3-Year Paci SIU boatmen who navigate Orgulf Transportation tugboats along the Mississippi River and its tributaries have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract that includes wage and benefit increases into the year 2000. Representatives for the Cincinnati-based company and the SIU held three negotiating sessions in St. Louis between August and October. Negotiators were able to secure, for the first time, medical coverage for the spouses and dependents of the SIU members who sail aboard all 21 Orgulf tugboats. The Seafarers will receive wage increases throughout the life of the contract and an additional paid holiday. The pact is retroactive to September 15. Member Input Crewmem bers provided suggestions and ideas for the new contract through correspondence with the union and discussions with SIU officials and their negotiations committee. "The SIU did an excellent job in negotiating the new contract The SIU negotiating committee pauses for a photo during the Orgulf contract talks. They are (back row, from left) Utility Man Ted Donley Sr., Cook Martha Smith, Lead Deckhand Zolly Person, Cook Nancy Avery, (seated) St. Louis Port Agent Becky Sleeper, SIU Contracts Department Representative George Tricker and Lead Deckhand Paul Eich. and represented the membership very well," said Cook Nancy Avery, who took part in the contract meetings. Joining Avery on the negotiating committee were Lead Deckhands Paul Eich and Zolly Person, Utility Man Ted Cook Donley Sr., Martha Smith, SIU Contracts Department Representative George Tricker and St. Louis Port Agent Becky Sleeper. After details of the accord were ironed out, the contract was submitted to the boatmen and voting took place by mail and aboard Orgulf tugboats. Praises Effort "When the agreement was presented to members, almost everyone gave a very enthusiastic yes vote," recalled Avery. "This great contract was the end result of a lot of hard work by SIU officials George Tricker, Becky Sleeper and the entire Orgulf committee.'' "Negotiations were very productive," recalled Tricker. "We had an excellent contract team and we made some very significant gains for the membership." "I think this is an outstanding contract," stated Sleeper. "All of the members are really happy with this agreement. The expanded medical benefits . and yearly wage increases will benefit all of the Orgulf crews. Overall, it is a wonderful contract," Sleeper concluded. Orgulf tugs push barges loaded with coal, grain, steel pipes and other items alortg the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers. December 1997 �Third Maritrans Tanker Sets Sail Additional Jobs Arrive as Newly Acquired Tug Also Joins Fleet New jobs were gained when the tug-barge unit Declaration recently joined the Maritrans fleet. Taking advantage of the new employment opportunities are Tankerman William Viust (left photo) and AB Raymond Anthony. The third of four newly acquired tankers joined the Maritrans, Inc. fleet last month, with Seafarers crewing the Integrity in Norfolk, Va. Additionally, SIU members in Puerto Rico signed on the Declaration, one of two tugbarge units recently acquired by the company. The 651-foot Integrity is a double-hull tanker engaged in lightering work in the Philadelphia area. Refitted in a Norfolk shipyard for this assignment, the vessel can carry more than 269,000 barrels. Formerly the Chevron Oregon, the Integrity has a top speed (fully loaded) of 14.5 knots and is powered by a gas turbine engine. ''The crew was glad to see a new ship," noted SIU Norfolk Port Agent Jim Malone. ''They're happy the SIU is still getting new jobs for the membership, and they said the ship is in good shape." Maritrans ' fourth tanker is expected to sail sometime early in 1998. Meanwhile, the Declaration Bosun L. Borchew (left photo) and QMED Erik Bradshaw await the start of a union meeting aboard the Integrity. is operating between the U.S. and Puerto Rico. "I'm grateful for this job opportunity. It's just one more reason why I trust the SIU," Tankerman William Viust recently told SIU Patrolman Amoncio Crespo aboard the tug. Seal arers Crew 5th Converted RO/RO USNS Soderman Joins Prepo Fleet Following Conversion From left, SA Lolita Thomas, Recertified Steward Ivan Salis and Chief Cook Mulai Ismail get the Integrity's galley in order. I Fast Track Means Other Threats I Converted at NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, the USNS Soderman, a RO/RO named after an Army Medal of Honor recipient, will preposition U.S. Army support equipment at sea. A steady surge of new employment opportunities for SIU members continued with the naming of a converted roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ship in San Diego. The Seafarers-crewed USNS Soderman, renamed on October 24 at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), became part of the U.S . Military Sealift Command's (MSC) prepositioning fleet following its conversion. It is the last of five former Maersk ships converted and reflagged under the Stars and Stripes for operation by SIU-contracted Bay Ship Management for MSC. Those vessels are part of a 19-ship program designed to beef up American sealift capacity, in accordance with findings of a congressionally mandated study that followed the Persian Gulf War. "The addition of the USNS Soderman is good SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney (right) and USNS Soderman Captain LR. Haugh welcome the addition of the vessel to the MSC fleet during a naming ceremony October 24 in San Diego. December 1997 news for the SIU and good news for the United States," said SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney, who attended the ceremony. "It means more jobs for the membership and it boosts national security." "Soderman will be a great ship," stated Vice Admiral Jim Perkins, commander of MSC. "She was converted to be responsive to the Army's requirements, and the result is one of the finest ocean transport vessels at sea today." According to MSC, the vessel initially will preposition U.S. Army combat support equipment at sea. Later, it will serve as a surge asset. The Soderman is 907 feet long, with a maximum beam of 105 feet, a 35-foot draft and a full-load displacement of 55,123 tons. It can reach 24 knots and possesses cargo space described by MSC as "equal to nearly six football fields ." Within that area, the Soderman can carry "an entire U.S. Army armor task force, including 58 tanks, 48 other track vehicles, plus more than 900 trucks and other wheeled vehicles," MSC noted. The vessel can be fully loaded and off-loaded in 96 hours, and also includes helicopter pads. Each of the converted RO/ROs is named after an Army Medal of Honor recipient. The Soderman is the namesake of PFC Wil1iam A. Soderman, honored for distinguished service during World War IL Soderman successfully defended a key road junction near Rocherath, Belgium during a battle in December 1944. He sustained injuries but remained at his post and, despite heavy enemy fire, disabled three opposition tanks. Soderman passed away in October 1980. Continued from page 3 investors may have recourse unavailable to Americans when a U.S. environmental or safety law "reduces," somehow, the value of their investment. These threats are real because the MAI far exceeds other trade agreements, such as NAFIA or the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), in that it empowers individuals and corporations to petition an international tribunal to sanction nations, states or even cities for violations. Towns or counties may find themselves paying "reparations" to multinational giants for exercising normal legislative control over businesses in their jurisdiction. There is no similar world tribunal to which workers may air their grievances. Opposition to this treaty is growing from all segments of the political spectrum. Labor is justifiably angry that capital is given such a free hand in investing, avoiding environmental, health and labor laws, and withdrawing profits from nations, while work- ers and the environment are given no more consideration than a promise to ask countries and companies not to degrade standards and to treat everyone fairly. Under the current framework, it appears that the U.S. and other nations reserve their rights to maintain cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, as well as limit foreign investment in natural resource industries such as fishing, forestry and mining. However, the MAI negotiators are seeking to vastly restrict the number of such laws. It is certain that if the logic of this treaty prevails, then the Jones Act and similar laws will be imperiled. This is a vital issue for the United States because it is the largest recipient of foreign investment as well as the largest holder of investment abroad. The goal of the MAI negotiators is to have a final agreement in place next year. It is hoped that before Congress is faced with a "done deal ," the public will have an opportunity to have input on this treaty. Rep. Abercrombie Touts Jones Act Representative Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), left, was a special guest at the October membership meeting in the port of Honolulu. He spoke to the members about the need for the Jones Act and the continuing assault on members' jobs by special interest groups. With the congressman are SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney (center) and Honolulu Port Agent Neil Dietz. Seafarers LOG 5 �Shipboard Training Enhances Apprentice Class 1st Graduates Tout Thorough, Hands-On Schooling The first graduates of the Paul Hall Center's enhanced cntrylevel training program say the highlight of the revamped curriculum is its 90-day shipboard training segment. During an informal critique last month with SIU President Michael Sacco, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel , SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez and rcprcscnLaLives of the sc.;hool, students from the first unlicensed appren tice class said the shipboard project has many plusses. In all, 24 Seafarers graduated m early November from the course, which the school restructured earlier in 1997. The new curriculum features an initial 12weck training session at the facility in Piney Point, Md. It is followed by 90 days of shipboard training (30 in each department), which in turn is succeeded by department-specific schooling at the center's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship that prepares students to sail either as ordinary seamen, wipers or steward assistants. When school representatives, in conjunction with SIU-contracted companies and union officials, changed the entry -level program, they added the shipboard training phase specifically in the hope that students would emerge better prepared for careers at sea. (Also, other revisions were made so that students would comply with newly implemented as well as impending international regulations greatly affecting the training The first graduates of the new apprentice class graduated in early November. They include (kneeling, from left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Vincent Mull, Taylor Watson, Zaire Coleman, Harry Williams Jr.. Romeo Macaraeg Jr., (second row) Chris Schleis, Joseph Riccio, Detricke Kelly, Monte Burgett, George Bixby, Jeremy Thigpen, (third row) Timothy Baldt, Marshall Dixon, Anthony Tam Sing, Willie Tyson, Alex Benge, Jeffrey Lagana, Aaron Lutzky, James Snyder, Cedric Davis and Leray Leasure. and certification requirements of mariner .) The early reports-as seen in ships' minutes and letters to the contracts department-have been favorable . The first graduating class of apprentices backs up the view. "It' s a good opportunity to experience shipboard life in all three departments, which helps you make a more infonned decision about your department," said Anthony Tam Sing. "It helps you find out whether or not this career is for you," added Willie Tyson. Leray Leasure summed up this aspect of the class when he stated, "I was skeptical about the new program. but I think it's better for the SIU and the trainees because it gives you an idea about what it's like to work and live on a ship." The Seafarers International Union. AGLIWD assists employees by representing them in all aspects of their employment and work aboard vessels which sail deep seu, on the Great Lake and inland waters throughout the country. For the most part , the union allocates a majority of its financial resources on collective bargaining activities and employee representation services. In addition to these expenditures, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts such as organizing, publications, political activities. international affairs and community services. All of these services advance the interests of the union and its membership. This annual notice is to advise employees represented by the Seafarers International Union, AGLlWD about their rights and obligations concerning payment 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. I 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. I. Benefits of union membership - While nonmembers do receive material benefits from a union presence in their workplace, 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 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 proposals and participate in contract ratifications and strike votes. Members also may play a role in the development and formulation of union policies. 2. Cost of unio11 membership - In addition to working dues. to belong to the union as a full book member, the cost is $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year or $75 .00 (seventy-five dollars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent of the members' gross vacation wages 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 Seafarers LOG SIU brothers on the vessel treated me with respect. They took me under their wings and taught me the ropes." Overall, feedback from the students, companies and crewmembers has been overwhelmingly positive, with constructive criticism offered as well. "I believe that the new program will be very good for the future of our union," observed Vincent Mull. Chris Schleis said the thor- Both during last month' s meeting and in written reviews, students also reported that the regular crewmembers for the most part were extremely helpful to them. "The fellow SIU members were helpful, as were the licensed personnel, with things I should know and learn," recalled Taylor Watson. Tran Luu said he "enjoyed working aboard my first ship because the people were willing to teach me everything I wanted to know about the jobs." Reiterating Luu's point, ough training "makes you a stronger person-emotionally, physically and educationally." Despite the fact that the revised curriculum is approximately 2.5 times as long as the old cla s, students said the new version moves at a brisk pace. "The weeks went by very fast, I guess, because I was so busy learning," noted Joseph Riccio. Nevertheless, the graduates were anxious to catch their first vessels as members of the SIU. Echoing the sentiments of his classmates, Jeff Lagana exclaimed, ''I'm ready to put my skills to the test and become an active member of the SIU!" New Bedford Member Matos Loses Life in Overboard Fall Accident Occurs as Study Finds Fishing Most Dangerous Profession Just 25 years old, married one year and homeowner for barely a month, SIU fisherman Joaqim T. Matos, mate aboard the fishing vessel Lutador, was killed last month, hundreds of miles offshore from his home in New Bedford, Mass. Matos, a Seafarer since 1990, was thrown overboard in rough seas as he was tending to a fairly common occurrence on a fishing vessel-freeing the metal plates, or "doors," attached to the tow lines at the mouth of the net which had become tangled in line as the net was being reeled in . The chilly North Atlantic waters quickly filled his oilskins and boots, and he went down for the last time, barely two feet from the life ring he was trying to reach. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreemeats Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act 6 Detricke Kelly declared, "Fellow fee payors. As a condition of employment, in states which permit such arrangements, 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 provides. The e services are those related to the collective bargaining process. Examples of these activities include, but are not limited to, the enforcement and administration of collective bargaining agreements, the negotiation of such agreements, meetings with employers and employees, and representation of employees during grievance and arbitration proceedings. 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 the collective bargaining process. After review of all expenses during the 1996 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 66.64 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee based upon the regular dues would be $199.92 (one hundred ninety-nine dollars, ninety-two cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 1998 calendar year. This means that any individual who wi hes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December I, 1997 and December 31, 1998 will have this calculation applied to his or her current dues payment. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction beginning in January 1999, your objection must be received by December 31, 1998. A report which delineates chargeable and nonchargeable expenses is available to you free of charge. You may receive a copy of this report by writing to: Secretary-Treasurer. Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 520 I Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union's expenses during 1996. Please note that as the chargeable and nonchargeable 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 their 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 deduction beginning in January of each year, you must file by the beginning of December in the prior year. An employee may file an objection at any time during the year. The reduction, however, will only apply prospectively and only until December 3 I of that calendar year. Reductions in dues will not be applied retroactively. As noted above, the amount of the dues reduction will change each year based upon an auditor's report from a previous year. The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency Fee Payor Objection Administration, SecretaryTreasurer's Office, Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD, 520 I Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 6. Filing a challenge- Upon receiving this notice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representation activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a challenge with the SecretaryTreasurer's office if he or she believes that the calculation of chargeable activities is incorrect. 7. Appeal procedure - Upon receiving the challenge 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 either be 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 arbitrator 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 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 continuing support. Sincerely, David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Matos is the first SIU fisherman to lose his life at sea in five years. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois said the whole fishing community was stunned by the accident. "His future was ahead of him," Francois stated. "We mourn for his family and we will miss him ." A recent study by the National Institute of Health Statistics shows 120 fatalities occur for every 100,000 fishermen who take to sea over a two-year period. This rate is 24 times higher than the national average for other occupations. Timber cutters and airline pilots were the next two most dangerous professions with 115 and 110 deaths per 100,000 workers, respectively, in the same time frame. Despite an increasing focus on safety provided in the federal Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Act of 1988, enforcement of which was stepped up after nine persons died in the 1990 sinking of the factory trawler Aleutian Enterprise, fatal accidents continue· to occur. Francois noted one reason is the increased incidence of risk-taking today because of governmental limitations on the number of days in which people are permitted to fish. "Everyone is afraid of losing the very few fishing days they are allowed," said Francois. However, he noted SIU fishermen have more power to resist taking foolhardy chances at a boatowner's request because of their contract. Francois also was quick to point out that Matos' tragic death occurred under "routine" conditions of the northwest Atlantic, which every mariner knows can be quite harsh. SIU fishennen in many ways are in a better position than most in this dangerous profession because they are among the very few protected by health insurance and death benefits, both rare in this industry. They also have protection through the contract and inspection by a union patrolman to insure that vessels are in good, seaworthy condition and contain all necessary safety equipment. December 1997 �SMPPP Booklets Mailed ta Members Voluntary Contributions May Be Made Through Vacation Plan Summary plan description booklets for the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) were mailed last month to all participating Seafarers who have their current address on file with the Plan. Any participating member who has not received a copy of the SMPPP booklet and would like one mailed, may call the SMPPP toll-free number: 1-800485-3703. Booklets also will be available at SIU halls. As always, Seafarers are encouraged to keep their current address on file. If a member wants to update his or her address, please write to the Address Correction Dept, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The booklet describes the benefits available to Seafarers from the SMPPP. Written in questionand-answer format, it explains plan funding, application procedures for SMPPP benefits, pay- ment options and more. The SMPPP is one of the benefits Seafarers received as a result of the standard freightship and tanker agreement ratified last year. Designed as a convenient, low-risk method of saving for retirement, the plan provides individual accounts for each participating Seafarer. It does not cost members any money to take part in the SMPPP, because the plan is funded by participating SIU-contracted companies. Seafarers also may make voluntary contributions to their respective accounts. Additionally, last month the plan administrator reminded members that while participating companies finalize their voluntary payroll deduction systems for members' voluntary contributions to their individual SMPPP accounts, Seafarers may contribute by authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to withhold such payments and remit them to the SMPPP. Forms for authorizing such payments are available at each SIU hall. "This form is separate from the vacation application, and it is a one-time authorization, which means that it only will be accepted for the vacation benefit being applied for," explained Lou Delma, administrator of the Seafarers Plans. "In other words, each time a Seafarer files for vacation benefits, he or she must complete the separate SMPPP authorization form if the member wishes to contribute to their account." This procedure will remain in place until participating employers finalize a voluntary payroll deduction system to comply with the rules and regulations of the SMPPP. At that time, announcements will be made in the Seafarers LOG, at the monthly membership meetings and in mailings to participating Seafarers. MSC Head Lauds SIU-Crewed Gopher State Adm. Perkins Sites 'Great Work' of Prepositioning Ship The head of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) liked what he saw during a recent inspection of the SIU-crewed Gopher State. Following a shipboard luncheon and tour October 9 in Guam, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Jim Perkins enthusiastically praised the readiness of the prepositioning ship. "I was particularly impressed with the capabilities of your ship." Perkins said in a letter to Gopher State Captain Dan Harris. "You all set the standard and are a powerful deterrent force for any troublemaker. Keep up the great work!" He added that he and other MSC officials are quite "proud and pleased ... with the prepositioned ships in Guam." Seafarers in the steward department prepared and served a well-received lunch for the admiral, his staff and the other guests. who included officers from other U.S.-flag prepositioning ships stationed i11 the area. "Everybody pulled together to make it work," stated SA Helen Mitchell. "We received many compliments on the food, and it was very exciting talking to the admiral. "It was my first trip, so I wasn't expecting anything like this." The menu included three salads (garden, shrimp and spinach), two soups (cream of broccoli and cream of chicken), three entrees (linguini with clam sauce, baked Virginia ham with fruit sauce, and albacore white tuna-melt sandwiches) and several Vice Admiral Jim Perkins (center), head of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, chats with SIU steward department personnel aboard the Gopher State following a- recent tour aboard the prepositioning ship. side dishes. Mitchell and her shipmates in the steward department-Chief Steward Lawrence Winfield and SAs Ken Robertson and Carlos Ferreira-also presented baked apple pie, ice cream and freshly baked brownies for dessert. ''The lunch was superb, but I was in need of a nap the rest of the afternoon!" noted Perkins in his letter to Harris. Operated by Interocean Ugland Management for MSC, the Gopher State usually carries disasterrelief cargo. The ship is 610 feet long and possesses four cranes used for loading and off-loading. MSC's prepositioning fleet consists of civiliancrewed vessels strategically located around the world. The ships are fully loaded, ready for immediate deployment in support of U.S. military operations. San Francisco Seafarers Speak Out on Affirmative Action San Francisco Seafarers joined thousands of trade unionists, civil rights activists, religious and community leaders in front of the California state Capitol in Sacramento on October 27 to demand that California lawmakers reinstate affirmative action programs. Sponsored by the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the "Save the Dream" rally and march was a protest against California's Proposition 209, which eliminates government affirmative action programs. SIU members who participated in the event include (from left, kneeling) SA Richard Gegnheimer, San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona, Chief Cook Kenneth Clark, Salefia Jr., OS Uela 'Willie" Alatua, Chief Cook Doug Swets, GSU Robert Gilliam, AB Barron Jackson, (standing, from left) Chief Steward John Bass and SIU Vice President George McCartney. December 1997 Fine-tuning their representational skills are (from left) Steward Jesse Ortiz, Assistant Steward Don Kemplen and SIU Government Services Division Representative Chester Wheeler. Ortiz and Kemplen represent their fellow workers at MarAd's Suisun Bay, Calif. facility. Top-Notch Worker Representation Emphasized at Steward Training For Suisun Bay, Calif. Union Reps Representing fellow employees on the job was the primary subject addressed by the SIU Government Services Division steward and assistant steward from Suisun Bay, Calif. at a three-day training session last month. Steward Jesse Ortiz and Assistant Steward Don Kemplen were elected by their fellow employees at the Maritime Administration ' s Suisun Bay, Calif. faci Ii ty. There are 84 National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) vessels stationed at Suisun Bay, which is in the northern inland region of the San Francisco Bay area. Represented by the SIU, these workers maintain the NDRF ships, dehumidifying interior spaces and applying anticorrosion measures to their hulls, among other duties. (The 303-ship NDRF helps ensure that the United States has sufficient sealift capacity in times of national emergency.) Three-Day Session At the November 10-12 training· session, Ortiz and Kemplen were joined by SIU Government Services Division Representative Chester Wheeler in classes on the responsibilities of a steward, the various types of grievances, and investigation procedures when a potential grievance is involved. The group conducted an indepth discussion on the right of an employee to have a union steward present when he or she is in an investigative interview with management that the employee believes could lead to disciplinary action. These rights, known as Weingarten rights, are afforded to workers represented by unions through a 1975 U.S. Supreme Court case by that name. Throughout the meeting, which was guided by SIU headquarters staff, the stewards reviewed the collective bargaining agreement in place between their employer and the SIU. Additionally, the stewards studied government personnel procedures and Federal Labor Relations Authority guidelines in conducting labor/management matters. "When a steward meets with management about a work-related problem of a fellow employee, they meet as equals. That's what union representation is all about. This seminar brought that home," commented Wheeler at the end of the conference. "This kind of training gives our stewards the tools they need to do the best possible job representing their fellow workers." John Sturdivant Passes Awayj Headed Federal Workers' Union ~1i~r~~~ ~t!~§:f~:h¥~~li~~1} r ,,,, October 28. He was 59 years old. ;d[W' · Sturdiva~t had ~erved as the head of ~#f@!i>=··.{i.:='·· ":=t. AFGE, which mamly represents federal MWF\ workers, since 1988. He was a leader in the ffW:='='".. fight to reform the Hatch Act, a federal Jaw that barred political activity of any kind by federal employees. John Sturdivant SIU President Michael Sacco, who served with Sturdivant on the AFL-CIO executive council, called him "a man truly dedicated to his members. Especially in this era of downsizing government, John Sturdivant voiced the concerns of federal workers and fought for them." Also expressing his admiration was AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, who said, "He protected the lives and fortunes of federal workers and the integrity of government aggressively at a time of tremendous challenge and frequent attack, applying his trademark wit and principle. We will miss his wise counsel." An AFGE member for more than 30 years, Sturdivant rose through the ranks of Local 1754 in Winchester, Va., serving as its president from 1968 to 1976. The Philadelphia native was very active in the campaign to register black voters while living in Virginia. For six years beginning in 1976, he held several positions at the union's national office before being elected executive vice president in 1982. Filling the remaining three years of Sturdivant' s term at AFGE is Bobby L. Harnage, who had been the union's national secretarytreasurer. Seafarers LOG 7 �• New SIU RO/RO Shines 1n Bright Star The SIU-crewed USNS Gilliland, one of five newly converted roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) prepositioning ships, loaded its first cargo in Savannah, Ga. in early September and set sail for Egypt to participate in "Bright Star," an annual military transportation exercise. The Gilliland was converted to U.S. standards in May at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia. The Gilliland and her sister ships, the USNS Shughart, USNS Yano, USNS Gordon, and USNS Soderman, are operated by Bay Ship Management for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Seafarers boarded the Gilliland, a former Danish containership, on September 4 when it docked in Savannah. More than 650 Army vehicles and containers were loaded aboard the RO/RO for use in Bright Star, an exercise designed to allow U.S. armed forces to train with their Middle Eastern allies. "It is a beautiful ship," stated Assistant Cook/Baker Angel Correa. "I was proud to have been part of the Gilliand's first crew." Other SIU-crewed vessels were also called on to transport military materiel from Savannah needed for use in Bright Star. The USNS Altair loaded 561 pieces of military equipment and the USNS Antares loaded 748 military vehicles. The Gilliland, Altair and Antares offloaded their cargoes and departed El Dikheila, Egypt by the end of September. The SIU-crewed USNS Denebola was assigned with transporting all of the equipment back to Savannah when Bright Star concluded in late November. According to Correa, the voyage to Egypt aboard the Gilliland went smoothly. "It was a lovely trip. The weather was good, the ship was great and the crew was happy," he recalled. The Gilliland then sailed to Beaumont, Texas to prepare for its prepositioning duties scheduled to begin in the Persian Gulf in February. Kilauea Hailed as Top Navy Ship by NDTA The SIU-crewed USNS Kilauea recently was named the top Navy transportation unit by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA). The NDTA is the nation's largest and oldest organization focused on military logistics and the movement of defonse cargo. The award was presented to Captain Mariners Eligible for VFW Membership The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recently voted .to atlow U.S. merchant marine veterans of world Wa( II to apply for membership in their organization. The amendment to the VFW bylaws states that a mariner may join the VFW if he "... served honorably beyond the United States territorial limits for 30 consec~ utive days or 60 nonconsecutive days with honorable dis~ cflarges .of .PP?1.~ form,s. from 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946~· >< . . :.· . •.• · ... • J~ lj.~~ .fo~foi-!~n!ci)~riry~·rs 'who sailed during wortd war llfrgm. Q~~~mber7.194;1 to AUgust 15, 1945 are recognized by the government as veterans. Jeff Cook, the master of the Kilauea, by Vice Admiral Jim Perkins, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command. The Kilauea was recognized for being the only permanently forward-deployed ammunition ship in the world and the only ordnance platform in the MSC fleet. The vessel and her crew were praised for having moved nearly 25,000 pallets of materiel in 1996 without expenencmg a single problem. The Kilauea provided support to military forces in Yokosuka, Sasebo and Okinawa, Japan; Chinhae, South Korea; Darwin, Australia; and Guam as well as to the carrier battle groups of USS Kitty Hawk and USS Constellation and U.S. Marine amphibious forces. The Kilauea was also highlighted for providing support for an environmental impact survey of Farallon de Medinilla in Southeast Asia and its joint rescue mission with the SIU-crewed cable repair ship USNS Zeus. (See AOTOS story, page 4.) Monthly Meetings Keep Members Informed Monthly membership meetings are held in each SIU haII around the country. The monthly meetings keep members abreast of news from within the Brotherhood of the Sea as well as from the maritime industry as a whole. Everything from information on contract talks to upcoming legislation in Congress to promoting union solidarity to just about any other issue of importance to the rank-and-file membership and union officials is brought up at these membership meetings. Below is the schedule of meetings for 1998. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. SIU Mourns Passing of Selzer, Jones, Hall Sidney Selzer Sidney Selzer, a longtime employee of the SIU, passed away September 4, at age 85. Selzer sailed with the Seafarers before coming ashore to work for the union in 1951. He helped start and operate the Sea Chest at the SIU's New York hall. He also took part in many of the union's early beefs. During the 1970s, he worked as the SIU's purchasing agent. He retired in 1982. Family members recalled Selzer as being well-liked by the SIU membership and a dedicated employee. Leroy Jones • • • Clarence "Leroy" Jones, former Seafarer and St. Louis port agent for the Inland Boatmen's Union (IBU), passed away August 19. He was 68. Jones joined the SIU in 1947 in Mobile, Ala. and subsequently participated in numerous organizing drives, including the successful campaigns at Isthmian Lines and Cities Service. He continued sailing with the SIU and IBU and remained very active in other organizing drives throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, then became the IBU's St. Louis port agent in 1972. Injuries from an odd accident forced Jones into early retirement in 1976. He sustained near-fatal wounds in November 1973 when a speeding car went out of control and crashed through the storefronttype window of the IBU hall in St. Louis. The vehicle struck Jones and several other people. Jones spent four months bedridden in a hospital, then underwent four months of physical therapy. He returned to work despite not making a full recovery, but eventually received doctor's orders to retire . • • • Pete Hall Pete Hall, youngest brother of the late SIU President Paul Hall, passed away August 18. He was 81. From 1973 to 1976, Pete Hall served as secretary-treasurer of the Retail Clerks International Union, which merged with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters in 1979 to form the United Food and Commercial Wmkers (UFCW). He also served as the Retail Clerks' director of organizing from 1968 to 1973. Prior to that, Hall spent 20 years as an organizer in the southern United States. "During those years, southern towns had laws preventing distribution of union literature and requiring union representatives to register with the police and post thousands of dollars before they could even speak with workers," noted the UFCW in its obituary of Hall. "Under Hall's leadership, the Retail Clerks developed innovative organizing and bargaining techniques that enabled the union to record significant growth." Hall retired to Tampa, Fla. in 1976. Membership Meetings in 1998 Port Traditional Date January February March April May June July August Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 5 2 2 6 4 8 6 3 8* 5 2 7 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 6 3 3 7 5 9 7 4 8 6 3 8 Wednesday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 4 9 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 5 10 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 5 10 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 5 10 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 5 10 Algonac Friday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 12 10 7 11 9 6 11 Houston Monday after second Sunday 12 9 9 13 11 15 13 10 14 12 9 14 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 13 10 10 14 12 16 14 11 15 13 10 15 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 17 15 12 16 14 12* 16 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 17 15 12 16 14 12* 16 Thursday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 18 16 13 17 12 17 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 19 17 14 18 15 16 13 18 HonoltJfu Friday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 19 17 14 18 16 13 18 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 20* 17* 16 20 18 22 20 18* 21 19 16 21 New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 20 17 17 21 19 23 21 18 22 20 17 22 Wednesday after third Sunday 21 18 18 22 20 24 22 19 23 21 18 23 Friday after third Sunday 23 20 20 24 22 26 24 21 25 23 20 28* Phlladelpllia San Francisco Jersey City Tacoma September October November December *Piney Point change created by Labor Day holiday; Mobile and Duluth changes created by Veterans Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall birthday holidays; Tacoma change created by Christmas Day holiday. B Seafarers LOG December 1997 �Teamwork Ensures USNS Bellatrix Meets Scheduled Departure 'You'll See, We'll Sail' With just hours to go before departure, most observers believed the USNS Bellatrix would not sail because a 14-ton door dangling from a solitary hinge could not be sealed in time. Having discharged NATO cargo in Bremerhaven, Germany that would then be sent by rail to Allied military forces in Bosnia, the fast sealift ship's crew was ready to head home. Apparently damaged during offloading operations, the B deck door "almost landed on deck," said Bosun James L. Deano Jr. "One hinge pin had fallen out so when the door fell over, it tore the bottom hinge in half." Once discovered, "all hands aboard from the deck and engine departments assembled. We held a quick 30-minute conference to decide which way to go," explained Deano. "We used the hydraulics of the door which were not damaged and a forklift and a whole lot of brute force," the SIU bosun added. After the door was in place, the crew welded it to ensure it would stay watertight for the Atlantic crossing. 'Major Feat!' "I was impressed because everyone jumped in," said Captain Richard P. Martucci. "To get that door closed was a major feat! Nobody believed it would happen. But the crew did it!" Beating the odds and getting the watertight door secured was just one of the unforgettable experiences of the August 20 to September 17 trip that began in New Orleans, where the USNS Bellatrix is docked. But some of the memories come from more personal incidents during the three days cargo was unloaded in Bremerhaven, a northern port city along the North Sea. Extraordinary Edibles DEU Louis Nickerson assists with operations on deck while the ship is en route to Germany. , DEU Louis Nickerson said, "It was my first time in Germany. The food was kind of different. I had bratwurst and schnitzel. That was an experience!" Pleased that their voyage is a success are (from left) Electrician Gabrial Arhin, DEU Louis Nickerson and Wiper Ron Schexnayder. Another culinary episode was remembered by Chief Cook Oren C. Parker. "A highlight of the trip for me was the fresh fish that we got from deep sea pilot Brian Waters from Brixham, England. It was North Atlantic flounder, which is a little different from American flounder. I broiled it and served it with a sauce of lemon, butter and a little garlic. It was delicious!" For Gabrial Arhin, the chief electrician, it was working with the German telephones that left an impression. "Their phone system is different from ours so I had to wire phone lines from shore--one to the captain's bridge and one to the gangway." "It was interesting to do this kind of work, I really enjoyed the challenge," Arhin said. Rocking and Rolling A few days of turbulent weather also left their mark on the crew. AB Bob English recalled three rough days. "On our way back, we were empty. So when we caught the edge of Hurricane Erica, the ship had a tendency to roll. It was hard to sleep." For OS Antonio Santos, the agitated seas meant opportunity. "This was my first trip with the SIU. I learned a lot, especially because I got some experience steering in rough weather. So I really enjoyed the trip." AB Jesse J. Greer Jr. appreciated the vessel. Noting it was a pleasure to sail on the USNS Bellatrix, he said, "The twin screw vessel carried us safely from New Orleans to Beaumont, Texas where we loaded cargo, across the Atlantic, in the English Channel, through the Weser River, through the lowlands and through the docks and back to New Orleans." "And she sustained high speed both ways!" Greer exclaimed. In all, "it was a good trip," summed up GSU Eduardo A. Gonzales. Right: Enjoying a short break after finishing a lifeboat drill are (from left) GSU Charles Bibbs, Electrician Gabrial Arhin and DEU Louis Nickerson. Bosun James Deano says the Bellatrix crew used hydraulics, a forklift and muscle power to put the damaged B deck door back in place. December 1997 Taking pride in ensuring that the Bellatrix is a "good feeder" are (from left) Chief Cook Oren Parker, Chief Steward Carlos Rosales and GSU Eduardo Gonzales. Seafarers LOG 9 �...........~......---------.....------- ~--------- -- - - - -- Icebrea.king Procedures - Part II Henry Gamp Writes About Dealing With Heavy Ice in the Chesapeake Bay Editor's note: A member of the SIU since 1974, Henry Camp currently sails as a chief mate aboard the Penn Maritime ATB Lucia/Caribbean_ it was during his 13-year tenure as a tugboat captain and shipdocking pilot that he was called on to help keep icy channels leading to and from Baltimore Harbor open to shipping and barge traffic_ In last month 's LOG, he discussed the fundamentals of ice breaking This article is the conclusion_ (Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Coast Guard published the entire piece because of its potential practicality.) A vessel drawing I 0 feet bound for Baltimore from the C&D Canal may feel she can avoid heavy ice at Tolchester by taking Pools Island Flats. But if she misjudges and becomes ice bound, she is in serious difficulty. Not only is she stuck where other vessels may not be able to reach her, but if she is pushed over a shoal-and there are many shoals on each side of the flat - he is in peril of being capsized. These types of risks certainly do not justify any savings in time. Take into account your limitations as well as those of your vessel. Do not permit your enthusiasm to outweigh obvious danger; allow margin for error. Stranded Ships As you approach the icebound vessel, try to get an idea on which side the ice is heaviest, how the ship lies in relation to the channel and the course to be made good once the vessel is freed. Then prepare a general plan of action, as you will be quite busy once you begin breaking ice around the vessel, and all your concentration will be needed for your boat handling. Approach the vessel on whichever side appears to have the weakest ice. Experience can help greatly in making this determination. Different types of ice may be weakest at different times of the day or night. If another vessel has successfu 11 y traversed the channel by your stranded vessel in the nottoo-distant past, this would be the side on which to make your initial pass. However, if it has been quite some time, say an hour or more since a vessel has passed by, this may not be the side to begin with. The ice may have compacted more, and if it has had enough time to refreeze may, in fact, be stronger than the unbroken ice next to it. Constant breaking and refreezing can make very heavy and strong ice. Ice quite passable in daylight hours, because of sunlight and warmer temperatures, becomes tremendously hard after the sun sets as it compacts and freezes solid. The virgin ice next to it, which was the more difficult to break during the day, is now the easier to maneuver through. Having decided on which side 10 Seafarers LOG you will make your first pass, call the pilot of the vessel on your radio. Tell him which side you propose to come down, and instruct him to work the ship full ahead when you arrive abeam of his ship to take advantage of any pressure against his hull you might release. In the meantime, he can also help by shifting his rudder from hard right to hard left and so forth, allowing the ship to swing to the maximum arc the ice will permit each time. He can also have the master trim the vessel as deep aft as possible and as light forward as practical, and perhaps shift ballast side to ide, if it can be easily accomplished. Make passes up and down the side of the ship until the ice is broken. A systematic routine of running a pattern up and down and ahead of the vessel is required. As you run circles around the vessel, the tug will move easier the second , third, fourth pass, etc. Rather than make erratic passes, say I 00 feet apart once you have initially broken the ice, move over 20 feet to 30 feet and expand the path you already have. This way you are not continually breaking hard ice but instead slicing off a small ledge and allowing the tug to run freer. When running toward the ship's bow, run out some distance ahead so that if the vessel begins to move, then you may do a Williamson Turn. That way you will be heading more directly for the stranded vessel, as your tug will not make the sharp turn you are accustomed to her making in ice-free water. When making your passes down a ship's side, it is not necessary to run as close as possible to her; in fact, it can be quite dangerous to do so. Fifty feet off is a good minimum distance. If the ice suddenly cracks toward the ship, you will have enough time to throw your rudder away from her or stop your tug before she follows the crack to the ship and strikes her. As you run up and down along the vessel 's hull, you may be stopped in the vicinity of where the midbody ends and the bow begins to cut away. The force of the vessel working full ahead against the ice creates a greater pressure at this point than at the other parts of the ship's hull. When this occurs, throw your rudder side to side to rock the tug. If she remains stuck, you must back your tug up (be sure to have rudder amidship ), get a running start and batter your way through the ice jam . When this fails, the ship must stop working ahead to release the pressure she is transmitting to the tug via the ice until the tug breaks out of the ice jam. In general, breaking ice in this manner around a ship will free her. One word of caution : if the vessel does begin to move, do not break a path directly in front of her, because if the tug becomes stuck or your plant overheats, you will have no place to go. Pilots who have been stuck in ice are anxious to get underway again and are reluctant to stop when they are moving simply because you are out ahead of them. It is far safer to run out ahead but off to one side or the other. You will be relieving the pressure and, if you should stop, the ship can sail by you without anyone having a collision or scare. If the vessel is making better time than you, once she is moving, follow astern in her broken water but not so close that if she stops you can't avoid hitting her. In the event the above procedures do not free the vessel, have the vessel stop her engines. Break up the ice in front of her, have the vessel back up some distance, then have the vessel come full ahead. The momentum of the ship often will be sufficient to keep her moving. The ice field may have been heavier at this point than the surrounding ice; once past it, your ship will :....__ - - 1 ~- ".fl: pick up some speed and keep moving. If she stops, repeat these maneuvers again. More probably than not, you will make some headway, be stopped by the ice and have to start all over again. Once you are moving again, let the pilot know if the ice is weakest on his port or starboard side. He will have a tendency to stay on the centerline of the channel, no matter what. However, this is the time to move side to side in the channel and take advantage of any open or thin spots, as Jong as you can keep adequate water under your keel and are not meeting, crossing or overtaking other vessels. If another vessel with more horsepower has recently passed by, fall into her track as long as it hasn't been carried outside the channel. Whenever possible, avoid that 4- or 5-foot deep ridge where the pack ice has been hummocked and piled up against the fast ice. Stranded Tows Generally speaking, the methods employed to free ships locked in ice-clogged waters apply equally well for extricating barge tows. A tow is comprised of one or two tugboats pushing or pulling one or more barges. Therefore, it is necessary to point out how this and other diversities will alter the plan of action when breaking out ice-bound tows, as opposed to ships. For the purpose of this discussion, a tow will be composed of one towing vessel and one barge. Most tugboats operating in the Chesapeake Bay have a power range of 700 to 4,000 horsepower (hp). Ships, on the other hand, range from 4,000 to upwards of 60,000 hp. From this, it is easy to see that the lower powered tugboat which, in addition to itself, is towing a barge perhaps 300 feet long and 40 to 60 feet wide, will jam in much less severe ice conditions than most ships. The draft of most tugboats and their lows rarely exceeds I 6 feet. Ships may draw from 15 feet upwards to 40 feet. This enables tows to navigate outside the improved channels in many instances. Consequently, they can take advantage of thin ice coverage or perhaps clear water where a ship constrained by a deeper draft could not do so. However, this lighter draft is a hinderance in heavy ice as the deeper laden the vessel, the more apt she is to continue moving. A shjp has a pointed bow which it drives into the ice, cutting it as a knife and allowing the ice to flow down along the vessel's hull. A barge, on the other hand, has a square blunt bow which does not enter ice well. The barge being pulled or driven into the ice field pushes another field of ice before her as it cannot escape down her sides. Barges towed in ice should be either pulled on a hawser or pushed ahead using wire pushing cables. Towing with the barge alongside has numerous drawbacks and should be avoided. These include added drag, less rudder power, continual set to whichever side the barge is made fast on and ice jamming between tug and tow. Make passes around the tow, breaking up the ice in the same manner you do to free ships. When you no longer are making acceptatJle progress, begin breaking ice around the tow once more. Have the tugboat operator swing his unit from hard right to hard left to free the ice from the barge's sides. Have him back up and then come ahead full, repeating this over and over until he is making headway. After the ice is broken and not offering your tug much resistance, position your tug ahead of and slightly off the port or starboard bow of the barge. Keep your tug in such a position that your wake just misses the barge's bow and flows down her side, washing with it some of the ice which the barge is carrying out ahead of her. If you begin to outdistance the barge, you must slow down or stop until the tow catches up to you. As long as headway can be made in this manner, continue to do so. Keep a constant check on the barge behind you so you are not run over. Also keep in mind that your boat will need some time to pick up headway after slowing or stopping, and the tow already has headway. Therefore, any time you stop, place your throttle back into idle. The ice will act as a brake and, importantly for you, it won't be necessary to wait precious seconds for your clutch to engage while the barge is overriding your stern. The other method to use when towing in ice is to put a hawser on the tow and pull it. A wire bridle leading from both corners of the barge shackled to the tug's hawser would be the proper towing gear to use. The towing vessel will have an area of clear water from 20 to l 00 feet astern, depending on the thickness of the ice. The hawser length should not exceed this area of free water, as this wash helps to disperse the ice forward of the barge. It must be borne in mind that if the tug stops, the tow can override the tug, ramming her in the stern . Usually, when the ice is heavy enough to stop the tug, it likewise stops the barge. Nevertheless, deep-loaded barges have been known to come up on their tugs before. If you find yourself in this predicament, work ahead full, throwing your rudder side to side to free yourself, and hope your wash hitting the barge will stop or deflect her. The towing vessel can help herself by see-sawing from one side to the other, allowing the barge to pivot, thus helping free the ice from the barge's sides and allowing her wash to shove some of the ice out from the bow of the barge. Barge Convoys When ice conditions become severe, it is desirable to form convoys for barge tows bound from Baltimore through the C&D Canal and from the canal to Baltimore and other Bay ports. This allows the Coast Guard and other privately operated icebreaking services to pool their men and equipment to effectively keep traffic moving and not run helter-skelter around the Bay to free a dozen ice-locked tows in a dozen different locations. The usual procedure is to have an eastbound convoy leave Baltimore on the first day. Convoys are formed at North Point or Swan Point and escorted throught the C&D Canal to Reedy Point. Here the convoy disperses and the escorting vessels lay over for the night. The following morning they organize a westbound convoy bound for Baltimore. This convoy usually will form off Pea Patch Island, then enter the C&D Canal. When conditions permit, the convoy will disband upon reaching North Point. Sometimes tows will be escorted to the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Convoys will transit in this manner-one day east, next day west-until the captain of the port feels the need no longer exists. The nightly layover in port is quite essential for the crews of all vessels involved in breaking ice, as they are afforded very little sleep during the day with the tug bouncing, crunching and ramming the ice. The convoy is organized with the most powerful tugs and their tows placed first in line (in order of horsepower) down to the ~~ ­ ~-', ~ ~f, ~~~:>·. ~- • ,""' ·_. _..- ,.._.r·.-.-- smallest tug and tow last. Tugs with less than 1,000 hp are barred from these convoys as they are too underpowered to run in ice. If the lower-powered tows were to lead the convoy, then every time they stopped, all progress would be halted until they were freed. However, by being astern of higher-powered tows, the ice is broken when they reach it. If they stop in spite of this, one or two icebreaking vessels can assist the jammed tows while the rest of the convoy sails on. The escorting vessels essentially break ice and assist in the same ways previously stated for freeing individual tows. Tows sailing in convoy usually are made up using pushing gear. They are lined up close together so the wash from the first tow helps clear the ice from the second barge's bow, etc., down to the last tow. By keeping the tows close together, it is often necessary to break ice only for the lead tow. Under severe conditions, tugs may put out Continued on page 25 December 1997 �.. \1 -"· . .... Waiting for the Saturday morning sign-on aboard the S.S. Independence are Waiter William Kellum (left) and Porter Noel Balaguer. A native of Mobile, Ala., GU Wheeler Washington is ready for duty aboard the passenger cruise ship. Looking forward to the next island excursion are Cook Pati Taototo (left) and Second Cook Albert Parks. Talented Indy Crew Provides #1 Service Bartender Laura Cila carries several different kinds of fruit native to the Hawaiian Islands. With a doff of the hat, Wiper Lorenzo NunezCacho begins his work aboard the S.S. Independence. r-~~.....,..~-----~- Eduardo "Fast Eddie" Cateil, who sails as a waiter, gives the "hang loose" sign. Guests say that the real pride of American Hawaii Cruises is not the S.S. Independence itself, but rather the talented and dedicated crew that keeps the 46-year-old vessel running smoothly and at the same time providing passengers with world-class service. Whether working out of sight or interacting with passengers, Seafarers aboard the Independence are dedicated to helping ensure that patrons enjoy their shipboard experience. ''The passengers genuinely rave about the service aboard the Independence," observed Neil Dietz, SIU port agent in Honolulu. "Many of them naturally aren't aware of all the behind-thescenes work that is involved in keeping the ship running. But they appreciate the fact that they have a good time throughout the cruise." During the Independence's week-long excursions among the Hawaiian Islands, attention to details by the crewmembers helps passengers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. Feedback from the guests confirms that the onboard experience is memorable for vacationers as they delight in award-winning entertainment and cultural enrichment, regional Hawaiian cuisine and exciting jaunts ashore at the five ports of call. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner For three hours each evening, the SIU galley and dining room staffs orchestrate the day's main meal. Seafarers provide dinner service for more than 1,000 passengers during that time. They offer a full menu, and passengers routinely compliment the apparent skill and effort required to arrange the two Always smiling, Oiler Denny dinner seatings each evening. High praise also goes to the "invisible" crewmembers (GUs, por- Kairupan takes a break in the ters, maintenance workers and engine and deck department members) crew mess aboard the S.S. Independence. who keep the systems functioning and the passenger areas sparkling. Above, GU Corinthus Thomas Although it can be challenging to keep the U.S.-flag liner on par (left) and QMED Cresente with some of the newer foreign-flag competitors, SIU members meet Gumanas pose for a photo. and exceed that challenge daily, according to Independence passengers. l asLeft,a GU Musa Mosed is ready to begin his daily shipboard routine aboard the S.S. Independence. December 1997 Seafarers LOG 11 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S. -flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. S eventeen Seafarers are announcing their retirements this month. Among this group are two recertified stewards-Jose ''Pepe" Bayani and Radames M. Cosme, who are graduates of the highest level of training available to members in the steward department at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Including the two recertified stewards, 14 of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, two navigated the inland waterways and one plied the Great Lakes. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of December's pensioners. DEEP SEA RUBEN AGUILAR, 64, graduated from the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. in 1967 and joined the MC&S, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). A native of Texas, he last sailed as a chief steward aboard the Lurline, a Matson Navigation vessel. From 1952 to 1954, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Aguilar has retired to Las Vegas. HOWARD C. ALBERSON, 55, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1961 and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. His first ship was the Fairland, Service, Inc. A native of New York, he worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Long Lines, a Transoceanic Cable Ships vessel. Brother Alberson makes his home in San Francisco. ROBERTG. ALVISO, 64, started his career with the MC&S in 1964 in the port of San Francisco, before that = = = = = = = union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. The California native attended the MC&S training school and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Brother Alviso calls Santa Rosa, Calif. home. JOSE "PEPE" BAYANI, 71, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1978 from the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Bayani sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1987. He signed off the Sea-Land Innovator, operated SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FDR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Pension Plan, ElN 13-6100329, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996. The annual report has been flied with the Internal Revenue Servtce, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $35,789,705. These expenses included $4,578,435 in administrative expenses and $31,211,270 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 23,757 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of tho 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 $523,998,670 as of December 31, 1996, compared to $523,675,324 as of January 1, 1996. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in Its net assets of $323,346. 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 rncome of $36, 113,051, includlng employer contributions of $4,934,720, realized losses of $1,233,534 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $31,094.820 Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep 1t funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ER1SA Your Rights to 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 hefd for investment; 3. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4. 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 Board ofTrustees, Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 .Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.1 O for the full annual report, or 30 cents 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 accompa· nying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanyin~ 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 char~e to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are iumlshed without charge. You atso have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees, Seafarers Pension Trust. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MO 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor (OOL) in washingtoo, D.C.1 or to ob1ain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to: Pubfic Disclosure Room, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. 12 Seafarers LOG by Sea-Land Service, Inc. Born in the Philippines, he makes his home in San Jose, Calif. BENITOM. BIANCHINI, 67, joined the MC&S in 1952 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. A native of California, he sailed in both the deck and steward departments. Brother Bianchini has retired to San Mateo, Calif. RUBENL. BORDNER, 55 , began sailing with the MC&S in 1968 from the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Born in the Philippines, he last sailed aboard the President Eisenhower, operated by American President Lines. Brother Bordner makes his home in South San Francisco. MICHAELJ. CARLIN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. From 1954 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Carlin was an SIU scholarship winner in 1958 and obtained his master's degree in economics in 1961 from New York University. In the early 1960s, he served as an SIU official. He later returned to sea, last sailing aboard vessels operated by Sea-Land Service, Inc. Brother Carlin has retired to Ship Bottom, N .J. RADAMESM. COSME, 58, started his career with the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. Sailing in the steward department, he frequently upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School and graduated from the steward recertification pro- gram there in 1994. A native of Puerto Rico, his first ship was the Joplin Victory, and in 1995 he signed off the San Juan, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management. Brother Cosme calls Guaynabo, P.R. home. WILLIEE. DILLON, 65, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1977. A native of Virginia, he worked in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He last sailed aboard the Ambassador, operated by Crowley American Transport. Brother Dillon has retired to St. Petersburg, Fla. BENNIE DRUMGOOLE, 62, started his career with the SIU in 1968. Born in Arkansas he sailed as a member of the engine department. During the years 1952 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Drumgoole signed off the Sea-Land Consumer, operated by SeaLand Service, Inc. He makes his home in Little Rock, Ark. JUANV. GUARIS, 56, graduated from the Lundeberg School's entry level training program in 1967 and joined '-------~ the Seafarers in the port of New York. His first ship was the Chatham , a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Guaris last sailed aboard the Shining Star. He has retired to Carolina, P.R. MIGUEL ''MICHAEL" HIDALGO, 63, joined the MC&S in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. The California native signed on the President Cleveland and last sailed aboard the Cape Giradeau, both operated by American President Lines. Brother Hidalgo calls Daly City, Calif. home. From 1953 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Army. HARRY E. JONES JR. , 58, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1962 and joined the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the Evelyn, operated by A.H. Bull Steamship Co. Born in Tennessee, he worked in the steward department, last sailing as a chief cook. Brother Jones makes his home in Randallstown, Md. HAROLDG. PITTILLO, 65, joined the MC&S in 1960, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Pittillo upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He last sailed aboard the Manukai, operated by Matson Navigation. From 1952 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Air Force. INLAND JAMES M. GLYNN, 72, began sailing with the SIU in 1978 from the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Illinois, he sailed as a chief engineer, primarily aboard Crowley Marine Service vessels. Boatman Glynn makes his home in Carlsbad, Calif. GENE C. PARKER, 57, first sailed from the port of Norfolk, Va. Starting out in the deck department, he later transferred to the engine department. Boatman Parker signed off the Tl. Sheridan, a Sheridan Transportation vessel. He has retired to Leland, N.C. GREAT LAKES PAULE.SHA , 65 , started his career with the Seafarers in 1966. A native of Minnesota, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sha last sailed aboard the St. Clair in 1991. He makes his home in Moorhead, Minn. Burial Service at ·Sea for Charter Member George Alexander Following funeral services on the stern of the /TB Jacksonville on July 29, 1997, the ashes of 100-year-old Brother George Alexander were spread upon the seas in the direction of his native Dominica in the British West Indies. The place was marked with a wreath of flowers and three long blasts from the ship's whistle. Captain R. Fitzgerald led the ship's officers and crewmembers in the burial ceremony. Brother Alexander was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1938. He sailed aboard SIU-contracted vessels in the steward department. Brother Alexander's last assignment, before retiring on April 1, 1970, was as port steward for Calmar Lines. He served his country in both World War I and World War II, carrying supplies and ammunition aboard U.S.-flag merchant vessels to our troops overseas. Until his death on March 23, 1997, Alexander still visited the SIU hall in Brooklyn at least once a week. December 1997 �l \ij rNJ II)) [C: IL» [E [K\ ~ ~~]~OOfL ·~ \ij If lPIUEI11lE~~rir This handy version of the Lundeberg School's ata/og is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep it for reference. 1qqg The Paul Hall Center extensively has revamped its curriculum to help Seafarers comply with regulations stemming from the 1995 STCW amendments. The school also is issuing training records books {left) to help enable members to document their training and certification. As always, the center's Lundeberg School emphasizes hands-on experience, as shown in the damage control (above) and wire splicing {below) courses. ·- --·-·--- -·-··-·---1 i 5 srcuf 1 i i i- ·- · --·-·--.....,.-·-·- ·--·-·~··-·· .. seatime on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include This six-week course leads to endorsement as general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on train- and channel transits, entering and departing varing and classroom work covering deck seaman- ious ports, coastal navigation, U.S. Navy-related ship, rules of the road, marlinespike seamanship, operations such as convoy and underway replenhelmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefight- . ishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and ing, emergency procedures, first aid, anchoring emergency shiphandling. and mooring, and aids to navigation. Students must have a valid radar certificate to Students must have a lifeboat endorsement enroll. in order to take the AB course. Students completing the AB course must attend the •!• Radar Observer/Unlimited Government Vessels course immediately afterThe eight-day radar observer/ unlimited class ward. (This course is limited to 25 students maxi- leads to a radar observer endorsement that is mum.) good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course •:• Lifeboat/Water Survival features hands-on training and classroom work, Students in this two-week course can earn including radar theory, observation, operation lifeboat certification at the end of the class. and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced Featuring a mix of practical training and class- radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigaroom instruction, the course covers emergency tional exercise. drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching Students operate modern audio-visual and and recovery, life raft construction, life raft radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphanlaunching and maintenance, and use of all dling simulator, as they practice controlling and lifeboat and life raft equipment. maneuvering a vessel, plotting courses and safely Additionally, students learn practical survival guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of methods and the use of emergency radio and dis- other vessels. Also included are practical exercises tress signals. and lectures covering inland waterway and river A minimum of three hours per day is spent navigation and piloting. outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit •!• Third Mate Upgraders in the third mate course will study operations. (This course is limited to 25 students all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard maximum.) license exam for third mate. The 14-week curricu•!• Celestial Navigation lum includes instruction in all areas of terrestrial The six-week course covers the areas of celes- and celestial navigation, deck seamanship, rules tial navigation required for licensing as a second of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo or third mate unlimited and for all limited licens- handling, federal regulations, watchkeeping, ship es. Students are instructed in latitude observa- maneuvering, construction and stability. tions by sun and Polaris, running fixes by sun, stars and planets, compass error by amplitutde •!• ARPA-Automatic Radar Plotting Aids This course of instruction incorporates the use and azumuth, star identificaiton, and care and use of ARP A simulation equipment to operate, of the sextant. observe and utilize the radar plotting aids. •:• Bridge Management Students will gain an understanding of the limitaThe U.S. Coast Guard-approved shiphandling tions of the aids as well as their performance facsimulator course provides realistic bridge watch- tors, sensor inputs and malfunctions and will gain standing training for deck personnel aboard both a knowledge of tracking capabilities, processing, deep sea and inland vessels. operational warnings and target acquisition. Successful completion of this two-week course Students must have completed the Radar is accepted as Coast Guard credit for 60 days of Observer course in order to enroll in this class. •!• Able Seaman December 1997 Demonstrating perhaps the most comprehensive example of how the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (l.ocated in Piney Point, Md.) meets the industry's constantly changing needs, the facility in 1998 will offer a significantly updated curriculum. With many provisions of the 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for mariners (STCW) taking effect beginning in 1997 and continuing through the end of the phase-in period in 2002, the center's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has established classes for Seafarers sailing the deck, engine and steward departments that will enable them to fully comply with STCW There is consensus throughout the United States-flag maritime industry that the STCW amendments during the next few years will have an enormous impact on American merchant mariners. As its name indicates, the updated convention largely applies,to schooling and documentation requirements. The resultant changes in irj.ternational as well as domestic maritime laws already have placed new mandates on shipboard personnel, with many more to follow. Mindful of these modifications, the Paul Hall Center has added new courses, restructured existing classes, and earned self-certification status from the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that deep sea, inland and Great Lakes members return to their vessels with the most up-to-date information. During 1997, the school helped develop the first U.S. Coast Guardaccepted training record book (TRB), a document intended for distribution to all SIU members. It primarily was produced to help standardize proof of documentation for port state control under both the International Safety Management Code (ISM) and the STCW convention and amendments. Widely hailed by Seafarers who received their respective TRBs in 1997, the pocket-size book contains sections for listing a mariner's training as well as his or her demonstrations of various shipboard competencies. Along with the book itself, the school also created a secure system for issuing and updating the TRBs. Altogetherr these factors indicate that the Paul Hall Center, which celebrated its 3otn anniversary in 1997, will continue growing in importance to the careers of Seafarers. Throughout these four pages, SIU members can get an overview of what courses the Lundeberg School offers and can plan for their educational needs in the upcoming year by using the schedule of classes. However, members should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SIU-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should refer to the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date listing of classes. The basic eligibility for SIU members who want to upgrade at Piney Point includes 120 days' sea time in the previous year, one day of sea time in the last six months prior to the date the class starts, a copy of their z-card (front and back), a copy of the identification page of their union book, plus any other course-specific requirements. If the course mandates a U.S. Coast Guard test to acquire the endorsement, the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the class. (fhe Coast Guard is testing for fewer ratings these days, as such responsibility shifts to the training schools. However, the agency still administers some exams.) Some courses have other specific requirements which are printed in bold. For more information about the Paul Hall Center or any of its courses, contact the Admissions Office, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075 or call (301) 9940010. •!• Unlicensed Apprentice Courses Includes a 20-hour shipboard sanitation class and a 20-hour galley familiarization class. After students complete 90 days' seatime in the apprentice program, those who choose to sail in the steward department will return to the school for a four-week galley operations class. Galley operations features a pair of two-week modules. •!• Galley Operations Members must have 240 days' sea time to emoll after completing the unlicensed apprentice program. Non-graduates must have 365 days' seatime as an SA to enroll. The course consists of two, twoweek modules (for a total of four weeks). Each module includes 35 hours, with additional time participating in the school's galley operations. •!• Certified Chief Cook Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing galley operations to emoll. The course consists of six, two-week modules that are stand-alone (for a total of 12 weeks). This structure allows eligible upgraders to emoll at the start of any module. •!• Advanced Galley Operations Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing certified chief cook to enroll. The course consists of four one-week modules. (for a total of four weeks). •!• Chief Steward Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing advanced galley operations to emoll. This is a 12-week class. Seafarers LOG 13 �•!• Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine electrical maintenance is one of many courses offered in the engine department curriculum at the Lundeberg School. This class provides basic and specialized skills for shipboard electricians. Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, you must have successfully completed Marine Electrical Maintenance I (MEM I) and Refrigeratian System Maintenance and Operations. Mandatory courses ll1E MEM I, Power Plant Maintenance and Diesel Technology. •:• Areman/Watertender and Oiler This year, SHISS offers a four-week FOWT test preparation course leading to the endorsement as fireman/watertender and oiler. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstandin~ starting and securing main engines, steam and water cycle, fuel oil and lube oil systems, diesel engines, refrigeration systems and auxiliary machinery. The class prepares students for U.S. Coast Guard general safety, oiler and fireman/ watertender tests. Students completing the FOWT course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. •!• QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer and junior engineer. The course of instruction prepares the student to test for the U.S. Coast Guard exams in each of these ratings and includes classroom and practical training. QMED Classification Steps 4th Class QMED - SHLSS QMED-Any Rating certificate or USCG QMEDAny Rating 3rd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing one mandatory and one or more elective courses 2nd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing two mandatory and two or more elective courses 1st Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing all mandatory courses and three or more elective courses. No more than two engine department courses can be taken per stay at the school. Any member with an engineer's license will be classified as a 4 fh Class QMED. •:• Power Plant Maintenance The majority of this six-week course features hands-on training, covering a variety of topics. Some classroom work also is included. Subjects include pipefitting, thermal insulation, valve repair, pump repair/ overhaul, hydraulic system repair, drilling/ machine thread fabrication, use of various epoxies and similar compounds for emergency and temporary repairs, maintenance of power transmission equipment (such as flexible couplings), use of proper oils and greases for bearing maintenance and lubrication, reconditioning shell and tube heat exchangers, centrifugal lube oil/ fuel oil purifier maintenance, and removal of heavy equipment in the engineroom. Course entry requirement is QMED-Any Rating.A 14 Seafarers LOG The six-week course of instruction leading to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance I consists of practical training and classroom instruction aimed at providing the basic skills required of shipboard electricians. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshooting, electrical protective and switching devices, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control and power circuits, batteries, AC generation and distribution equipment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, singlespeed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring techniques. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. •:• Marine Electrical Maintenance II Aimed at providing the more advanced skills required of the shipboard electrician, this six-week course features hands-on training and classroom instruction and leads to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance II. Among the subjects covered are interpretation of the National Electrical Code, specialized electrical test equipment, advanced application of circuit protection and switching devices, relay logic, complex control circuits, DC and AC generators, voltage regulators, electrical distribution hardware, DC motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, deck machinery, motor generator sets, converters, inverters and rectifiers, electric propulsion systems and interior communications systems. Also, the course will include an introduction to solid state electronic controls and their applications, and the general maintenance responsibilities of the electrician, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Course entry requirement is Milrine Electrical Maintenance I. •:• Diesel Engine Technology This four-week c;ourse, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists· of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory; two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of low-, medium- and high-speed diesel engines. Also covered are associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, and fuel injection and starting systems. Students receive practical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Course entry requirements are QMED-Any Rating or equivalent inland experience. •!• Hydraulics The cur£iculum in the four-week hydraulics course blends practical training with classroom work. Fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment are among the subjects covered in this class. Also addressed are principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of other shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Course entry requirement is QMED-Any Rating. •!• Basic Electronics Designed to help Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship, this four-week course covers principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student also will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each student individually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. •!• Marine Electronics Tech I The marine electronics technician program is a four-week course. Topics included in the course are AC and DC circuits, active and passive components, amplifiers, power supplies, antenna systems, satellite and radar systems, microprocessor control systems, digital control systems and systems troubleshooting. Course entry requirement is Basic Electronics. •!• Pumproom Maintenance Leading to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations, this four-week class includes hands-on training and classroom work. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems and more. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. In order to take this class, students must already have taken the Tanker Assistant DL (formerly Tanker Operation/Safety) course (described on next page) and be certified as a QMED-Any Rating or hold endorsement as a pumpman. •!• Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations Now an elective, this six-week class blends practical and classroom instruction leading to certification in refrigeration system maintenance and operations. Among the topics covered are theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized, such as the operaU. ., ~ _ bleshooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Hands-on shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrig- eration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Students must be certified as QMED -Any Rating or have equivalent inland experience or hold Coast Guard endorsements as refrigeration engineer and electrician in order to enroll for this course. •!• Refrigerated Containers This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers maintenance and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience enables students to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board ships carrying refrigerated containers. Students receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. This includes the various types of engines, refrigeration and electrical systems. The course is designed to help students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting.. as well as to acquaint them with specific maintenance procedures. Course entry requirements are Marine Electrical Maintenance I and the basic Refrigeration System course. •!• Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training comprise this four-week course, which features practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing.. welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. •:• Third Assistant Engineer The course of instruction leading to licensing as a third assistant engineer consists of classroom instruction in such topics as diesel propulsion plants, steam propulsion plants, engineering safety, _ _ .. U.a.J vv~ .~ T\d diesels, Water~ terns, electricity gentiating -~......... trical distribution and electrical dev 1u.. .;,. The 12-week course, which meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for licensing, also includes steam turbines, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning and auxiliary systems. IHL~HD Dt~TllUttT CO~StS •!• Radar Observer/Inland This one-week radar observer class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercises. Students operate modern audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandling simulator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting courses and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises and lectures covering inland, waterway and river navigation and piloting. •!• Engineroom Familiarization Designed for prospective tugboat engineers, this two-week class provides instruction in the following areas: engineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature, piping system hardware, a functional description of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated piping systems, plant operations and watchkeeping, and safe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. •!• Engineroom Operations & Maintenance This course is designed for inland personnel with intermediate skills to prepare assistant engineers for all phases of engineroom operations and routine maintenance. Additionally, the twoweek curriculum prepares students to assume the duties of the chief engineer. •!• Engineroom Troubleshooting & Casualty Control This two-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of the chief engineer for handling emergencies and non-routine operating conditions. •!• Tankerman (PIC) Barge This six-day course leads to the endorsement as tankerman (PIC) barge. The object of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills associated with tank barge operations and to supervise the safe and pollution-free transfer of dangerous liquids. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) •:• Limited License/License Prep Aimed at preparing students to test for any limited tonnage license, this eight-week course consists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. Students must have an AB endorsement and 540 days of seatime on an SIU-contracted vessel OR equivalent inland experience in order to take the limited license/license prep exam. December 1997 �All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels course, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. •!• Government Vessels Course As part of its ongoing goal of providing the best possible training for Seafarers while staying a step ahead of the industry's needs, this three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three oneweek, stand-alone modules. The modules may be taken in any order. Included in the first week are an introduction to the U.S. Military Sealift Command and military vessels, damage control and hazardous materials training. The second week features forklift operations, underway replenishment and vertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and crane operations are included in the third week. (This course is required of students attending AB or FOWT courses.) •!• Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Upon completion of the basic firefighting course, students receive a certificate of 9raduation from the Lundeberg School. The Academic Department has a long history of providing support and services to members of the Seafarers International Union. Since the founding of the school in Piney Point, Md., there has been academic support for students taking vocational programs as well as for those students who require basic skills, English language skills or wish to continue their education. There are a variety of opportunities offered to the membership. Specific questions about the programs can be answered or explained by contacting the Academic Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 5411. •!• General Education Program This one-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, hazardous materials training, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered are selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. •!• Hazmat Recertification Available for personnel who have ing, hearing, understanding and/ or writing the English language, the opportunity to gain proficiency in that language. As much as possible, instruction will be provided to give the Seafarer the English language skills necessary to perform the essential tasks within the department under which he or she sails. Gasses are offered throughout the year for those students requiring in-depth instruction, or students may schedule assistance during their upgrading classes. •!• Basic Vocational Support Program The GED program is open to all members who do not have a high school diploma. Assistance is offered to prepare students to take the test in Maryland or in their home state. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and art, and mathematics. GED students receive individualized instruction in preparation for the test. The school has a long history of successfully assisting SIU members in passing the test. For many Seafarers, this is a milestone in their lives. (Prior to taking the test in Maryland, a 12-week residency is required.) The Basic Vocational Support Program assists students in improving course-specific vocational language and mathematic skills. It is designed to assist with the fundamental understanding of concepts and theoretical ideas which are the fundamentals of a given vocational course. Some of these classes are offered prior to the regularly scheduled courses to provide the members with knowledge and skills that will assist them once the classes have begun. These courses are ideal for students who have been away from the classroom, need basic skills or do not use English as their native language. •!• Adult Basic Education •:• College Program The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists students in improving their basic language, technical vocabulary and mathematical skills. These skills help students experience greater success in both vocational and academic classes. Students who receive low scores on the T'ABE benchmark examinations, given at the Harry Lundeberg School, are encouraged to enroll in this program. Students may enter these classes while attending upgraders courses or may enroll in an extended A BE course offered throughout the year. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School is a degree-granting institution approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Vocational courses also are approved for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Members may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. In addition, the school offers general education courses required for an associates degree. The school currently offers an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering Tl!Chnology. Students are required to have a total of 60 to 70 college hours to earn a degree. Students also may take ad vantage of remedial programs that help prepare them for college level courses. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan a college program. •!• English as a Second Language The English as a Second Language course assists students in basic English and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose of the class is to give Seafarers who have not learned English as their native language and who have difficulty speak- December 1997 ~=.......--~.~~::;:;; ~. - ~ Cargo-handling and crane operations are covered in one week of the three-week government vessels course, open to Seafarers sailing in any department. completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) courses and who must be annually recertified, this · one-day class includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring instruments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. •!• First Aid and CPR Students in this three-day class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. •!• Basic Firefighting The one-week basic firefighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Students receive 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized _certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. •!• Advanced Firefighting During this two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units, leadership roles and responsibilities, documentation of crew training, and emergency squad organizing. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. ing members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. •!• General Physical Fitness The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crewmembers, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, Nautilus or Universal weight trainin~ which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. •!• Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) This is a 15-day, U.S. Coast Guardapproved, Category l, couse. It is designed to meet the Code of Federal Regulation requirements for personnel not having the required sea service. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct operations on tankships. Topics include the 16-hour worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Responder/ Operations Level, ship design and operation, cargo characeristics, enclosed space entry, cargo transfer and shipment, and pollution prevention and emergency operations and response. •:• LNG Familiarization This three-week course consists of a safety program designed to meet STCW requirements for those who have not served on LNG ships. The course of instruction includes LNG firefighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank Qevel indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pumps (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) ·:~ Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, participants review the role of the SIU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SIU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualify- Upgrading SIU members may take advantage of the school's computer lab. Seafarers LOG 15 �All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels course, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. •!• Government Vessels Course As part of its ongoing goal of providing the best possible training for Seafarers while staying a step ahead of the industry's needs, this three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three oneweek, stand-alone modules. The modules may be taken in any order. Included in the first week are an introduction to the U.S. Military Sealift Command and military vessels, damage control and hazardous materials training. The second week features forklift operations, underway replenishment and vertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and crane operations are included in the third week. (This course is required of students attending AB or FOWT courses.) •!• Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Upon completion of the basic firefighting course, students receive a certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. The Academic Department has a long history of providing support and services to members of the Seafarers International Union. Since the founding of the school in Piney Point, Md., there has been academic support for students taking vocational programs as well as for those students who require basic skills, English language skills or wish to continue their education. There are a variety of opportunities offered to the membership. Specific questions about the programs can be answered or explained by contacting the Academic Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 5411. •!• General Education Program This one-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, hazardous materials training, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered are selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. •!• Hazmat Recertification Available for personnel who have ing, hearing, understanding and/ or writing the English language, the opportunity to gain proficiency in that language. As much as possible, instruction will be provided to give the Seafarer the English language skills necessary to perform the essential tasks within the department under which he or she sails. Gasses are offered throughout the year for those students requiring in-depth instruction, or students may schedule assistance during their upgrading classes. •!• Basic Vocational Support Program The GED program is open to all members who do not have a high school diploma. Assistance is offered to prepare students to take the test in Maryland or in their home state. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and art, and mathematics. GED students receive individualized instruction in preparation for the test. The school has a long history of successfully assisting SIU members in passing the test. For many Seafarers, this is a milestone in their lives. (Prior to taking the test in Maryland, a 12-week residency is required.) The Basic Vocational Support Program assists students in improving course-specific vocational language and mathematic skills. It is designed to assist with the fundamental understanding of concepts and theoretical ideas which are the fundamentals of a given vocational course. Some of these classes are offered prior to the regularly scheduled courses to provide the members with knowledge and skills that will assist them once the classes have begun. These courses are ideal for students who have been away from the classroom, need basic skills or do not use English as their native language. •!• Adult Basic Education •:• College Program The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists students in improving their basic language, technical vocabulary and mathematical skills. These skills help students experience greater success in both vocational and academic classes. Students who receive low scores on the T'ABE benchmark examinations, given at the Harry Lundeberg School, are encouraged to enroll in this program. Students may enter these classes while attending upgraders courses or may enroll in an extended ABE course offered throughout the year. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School is a degree-granting institution approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Vocational courses also are approved for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Members may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. In addition, the school offers general education courses required for an associates degree. The school currently offers an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering T t:chnology. Students are required to have a total of 60 to 70 college hours to earn a degree. Students also may take advantage of remedial programs that help prepare them for college level courses. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan a college program. •!• English as a Second Language The English as a Second Language course assists students in basic English and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose of the class is to give Seafarers who have not learned English as their native language and who have difficulty speak- December 'I 997 ~~·::il--..-::~ ~ . - 2 ' Cargo-handling and crane operations are covered in one week of the three-week government vessels course, open to Seafarers sailing in any department. completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) courses and who must be annually recertified, this · one-day class includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring instruments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. •!• First Aid and CPR Students in this three-day class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. •!• Basic Firefighting The one-week basic firefighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Students receive 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized _certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. •:• Advanced Firefighting During this two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units, leadership roles and responsibilities, documentation of crew training, and emergency squad organizing. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. ing members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. •:• General Physical Fitness The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crewmembers, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. •!• Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) This is a 15-day, U.S. Coast Guardapproved, Category 1, couse. It is designed to meet the Code of Federal Regulation requirements for personnel not having the required sea service. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct operations on tankships. Topics include the 16-hour worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Responder/ Operations Level, ship design and operation, cargo characeristics, enclosed space entry, cargo transfer and shipment, and pollution prevention and emergency operations and response. •!• LNG Familiarization This three-week course consists of a safety program designed to meet STCW requirements for those who have not served on LNG ships. The course of instruction includes LNG firefighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pumps (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) •!<- Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, participants review the role of the SIU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SIU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualify- Upgrading SIU members may take advantage of the school's computer lab. Seafarers LOG '15 �H@l!IDAY GiEETIHG3 THE HOLIDAY GR££TINGS APPEARING ON THIS PA6£ AND TH£ FOLLOWING TH E.E. PAGES WERE WRITIEN BY S£AFAR£RS, PENSIONRR.S, FRIENDS AND FAMILY M£MB£RS. TH£Y ARE LISTED I ALPHABETICAL ORD£R BY THE NAM£ F THE INDIVIDUAL SENDING TH£ M£SSAG£. THE SEAFARERS L06 JOINS WITH TH SE APP£ARING BELOW lN EXTENDING SEASON'S GREE.TINGS TO ALL SEAFARERS AND THE.IR FAMILIES. A To Lito G. Acosta Dearest Lito, This will be my happiest holiday because we will spend it together. Thank you for all your love and support. Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Happy anniversary, too. Love, Minda (Luzvminda V. Acosta) To Helen and Mike Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Nick Andrews To my son, Dominique, my mother and father and all my family back in Africa Happy holidays. Santo:; Antonio To Calogero Farruggia May you have the best of the holidays. Salute. Sal Aquia and family To Nick Celona Happy holidays to you and your family. Salute. Sal Aquia and family To Alioto's Restaurant, San Francisco Nunzio, Buon natale a te e tutta la tua famiglia. Salute. Sal Aquia and family To Johnny Russell To Rodney Pence Your friend in Cajun country would like to wish you "Joyeaux Noel, bonne et heureuse annee." Dear Uncle Rodney - We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We miss you. Love, "Toots" (Nano; Aven;) Df1Vlj, Sabrina and April Butler B c To Martina and Patrick To William G. Rackley Feliz Navidad to my dear son, Patrick Gabriel, and his stouthearted mother, Martina Gutierrez, my faithful companion and wife. Bill, Vilma and Tommy Lee hope that this Christmas is a merry one and a year that will bring good health and happiness to all of you. Your loving family, Patrick Be/Jan Hope that you and your family have a happy and safe holiday. I miss talking with you. Hope to see or hear from you soon. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Clarence and Charlotte Cousins and family Charlotte E. Canion (mom) and Beverly, Man; Lee, Bruce and Bobby To Eric Bradshaw Happy holidays. Get ahold of me when you get a chance. You have the number. Patrick Carroll Hope you have a happy and safe holiday. We'll be thinking of you, and we miss you. Your friends, Happy holidays and a great '98 to all Seafarers at sea. Or if you're lucky enough to be at home with your families, smooth sailing. Marsha Blackwell and Marie Cook Tillman Churchman To all our friends in the SIU To John Williamson Wishing you all God's speed in the coming year and a Merry Christmas. Happy holidays and congratulations on your retirement. May the good Lord bless you with many happy and healthy retirement years. Your friend and shipmate, Frank and Cynthia Bolton Tillman Clzurclzman To all active and retired Seafarers I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Willie Ciclwcke To "all Uso" at sea To all my friends in the port of Houston Manuia le kerisimasi ma le tausaga fou! And Good luck! A very Merry Christmas and a great and prosperous new year. Emo. Aulelava To Mark, Luke, Dan, Eddie, Posini and Pati A very warm holiday greeting. CO. (Cricket) Aven; Sr. To David House We miss you on the river, but we wish you the best of luck and smooth sailing. Happy holidays! NanctJ Aven; and all your Orgulffriends December 1997 To all my brothers at sea and their families Happy holidays. James L. Deana Jr. To all members of the SIU May everyone have the happiest of holidays, smooth sailing, and a safe and prosperous 1998. Tlze Dickson family - Steve, Sheri, Melissa, Ben and Jason To the faculty and staff of HLSS Thanks for providing such a valuable service to the members of the SIU. The time I spent with you this last summer was most rewarding. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Steven M. Dickson To the port of Norfolk Christmas greetings and happy holidays to Jim, Pat, Sal and Sheri. William S. Dize Jr. E To my beautiful daughters, Paula Andrea and Paulette I've got a surprise for both of you. Dreams are getting closer to becoming reality. I love you both more than yesterday but less than tomorrow. Dad (Luis Escobar) To all my friends To Charlie Donley Gerry Borozan To all SIU members, port agents and headquarters personnel Remembering all mariners who cleared through the Chicago hiring hall during 1962-1982 when the Great Lakes was plenty busy! Happy holidays and stay well! Have a great holiday! Hope to see you in the new year. Besides, we have something to settle! Love you, honey! Joan Clements To David Vega Have a wonderful Christmas! If our paths never cross again, it was real. Wishing you and yours the best! Joan Clements Gern; Borozan To Van, Rodd, Nita, Tiff Coleman To Rodney Pence Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the only one left in the old neighborhood. Miss all of you. Have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Love to you all and the rest of the family. Roderick Coleman To George Tricker Nano; Aven;, Marh;, Zolly, Ted and Paul D Jolin Morris Clarke David H. Burkett The Orgulf team wants to wish you happy holidays. May your new year be as prosperous as you've helped make ours. To all who represent our union To all Seafarers and their families To Kenneth Greenidge Gabriel Arliin To all Midland crew dispatchers in Cincinnati and to Becky Sleeper Pat Cook and triplets Pernell Jr., Lovell and Racquell Marsha A. Blackwell Happy New Year! Emo. Aulelava Happy holidays, honey. We love and miss you more with each passing day. And we thank God for the true holiday spirit of love and peace we share in our hearts even when you are far away. We love you always. To Geronimo Rawlings and family To my wife, Gerri; my son, Nigel; my daughter, Angelina; my family in the U.S. and in Africa; and all my fellow SIU brothers at sea and on land. What's up Uso? Mele Kalikimaka and Happy New Year. God bless and take care. To Pernell "Pie Man" Cook To Sharon Ortiz Happy holidays to you and your family. Please write me c/ o of the Seafarers Hall in San Francisco. I love you, Fred (Forrest Burris) To Michael Caruba Hope that you have a very happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year. Your friend, Marie Cook I miss you all. We are thousands of miles away on different ship and seas, but my heart is with you during this holiday season. Miss you all, Luis Escobar To all staff and teachers at the Lundeberg School Happy holidays! Thanks for leading me to where I am now, through all my upgrading years. I wish every Seafarer would do the same. It pays off, believe me! Luis Escobar F To Mike Briscoe Ho, ho, ho and a pleasant Hawaiian Mele Kalikimaka to you. Miss you, Bruddah Mikey. Why don't you send us some pictures? Write to us! Shelly Forsman Seafarers LOG 17 �To officers and members of the SIU To Stephen E. Stukes, Aunt Sina and Mr. and Mrs. J. Stukes Happy holidays and have a very good new year. Fraternally, Merry Christmas and God bless. And to my nephew, Stephen, aboard ship in Europe, a special holiday greeting. Kermett Mangram and family To Belle Orscheln I just wanted to write and let you know that I'm missing you. I hope to be home for the holidays next year. Love, Eric (Orscheln) To Rodney James Pence Happy holidays, Rodney. We love you and are thinking of you. Keeping you in our prayers. Thought you would A Minors To the Seafarers LOG Greetings to the staff of the LOG. God bless you all. Thanks for a job well done. A. Minors To Donna Decesare, Ruti DeMont Season's greetings! Miss talking to you. Have a wonderful holiday. Give us a call sometime. Susan and Sonny Moe To Chelita, Alicia, Chachi and family and all friends at sea and ashore Merry Xmas and a Happy New year. God bless you all. Amen. Carlos Mojica To all of my MC&S-SIU shipmates Liz, Christian and Caitlyn MoAtee Wishing you all a Happy New Year and a very Merry Christmas. To Walter W. Oswald Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We both miss you. Hope to see you during the holidays. Love, Mom and Mike (Oswald) To all the Deeters Happy holidays to all of you. Hope everyone is doing OK, especially Sandra. Mike and I really miss you. See you during the holidays. Love, To James McAtee Merry Christmas, Daddy! We miss you and can't wait to 1'ee you! We love you! Ann (Oswald) Liz-beth, Christian and Caitlyn (McAtee) enjoy this photo of Floyd Pence, Aunt Ruby and Brother Joe. Love, Davie and Paul Postel R To Mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bob, Beverly and Aunt Florence From across the ocean here in the Philippines, I would like to wish my family a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. Bill, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley To J.J. and Norma McGee Happy holidays to you and the family. Hope to be home in 1999. Also, to the SIU and the LOG, happy holidays to you all. Thanks, To Grandmas Charlotte and Rosalina I would like to wish both my grandmas on both sides of the world a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1998. Tim Bo McGee ..,,iii To Cindy Doran Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, Eva Myers and Muffin Tom (McNellis) To Doris O'Brien To Joyce Myers and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love always, May you have a peaceful Christmas. I'll be home soon! I love you all. Tom (McNellis) and Frank Eva Marie Myers To Kathy Parent Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. N Dan Pappas To the whole family Mac (Tom McNellis) To Seafarers staff and members To Buck Mercer, Jim Miller, David Regen Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Edward Merdumt Merry Christmas. I'm 95 years old on Christmas day. I remember my first trip in 1924 and my last one in 1969. What a difference the SIU made in our lives. Love to you all, To dinner room personnel on the S.S. Independence With Christmas greetings and best wishes for the new year to all of you. Daniel Pappas Vilma and Tommy Rackley C.L. (Nick) Nickerson To Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley To my son, Little Louis, my mother and everyone else I would like to wish my beautiful wife, along with the sunshine of my life, my son, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy holidays! Louis Nickerson Nanda Mesa To Dino Ornellas To Ms. Olive Stewart May the joy, peace and love of these days go with you throughout the new year. Have a happy holiday. Happy holidays, baby girl! We sure had lots of fun on the American Queen. May 1998 bring you all your heart's desires. I love you always, Fernando Mesa Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you all and I'll see you soon. Love, William G. Rackletj To Vince Coss and family, George McCartney, Nick Celona and Mary We wish you a very, very Merry Christmas and a very joyful coming year. Andrew H. Reasko and wife, Sun Yi Gregory Lawrence Noble To Gina Lightfoot To the best cook of the year with Christmas greetings and best wishes for the new year. Have a happy holiday. Fernando Mesa To Hattie Caldwell, SIU officials and Delores Washington Season's greetings and a prosperous new year to all. A. Minors December 1997 0 To all Seafarers May you all be in good health and the best of spirits and have good sailing in the new year. A very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Mike and Patti O'Connell William Parks To Gene LaChapelle and our union leaders I wish everyone the best of Christmases and a happy 1998. To all our seafaring friends, past and present Wishing you all a very merry holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year in '98. Love, Roger and Antoinette Reinke William Parks Seafarers LOG 19 �Jack Leighton Rugh To Seafare~ LOG, communica- tions staff Heartfelt holidays greetings, with gratitude to the Seafarers LOG for keeping me on the mailing list of this great informative union publication since my retirement in 1970! jack Leighton Rugh To Phillip Varos Hi Dad/Pop-Pop. We love you! Merry Christmas and Happy N~w Year. Can't wait to see you. Have fun if you can! Tire Runyons - Tern;, Ed and boys and Jove to hear what my brothers are doing. I especially Jike hearing of the JegisJative batt]es our po1itica1 staff must endure. In my spare time on the boat, I composed a litt]e Christmas poem. It's a thought I think we a11 can relate to. As we approach another year, let us reflect upon our b]essings for we sometimes take them for granted. We are so very fortunate . to live in America, Enjoying privileges so umque. And let us also remember Those in other ]ands Who go to any means To share our rights. So, let us begin the New Year By reaching out to others, By showing kindness. For this is a gesture which costs nothing, But comes back Throughout our lifetime! Al Scltmitt To Tibby, Christian and Alice Scholer Chrfahnas greetings to my three favorite people. May the holidays be filled with joy and happiness for you all. Love, Popi (N. T. Scholer) To Tom Kasey Merry Christmas to a great shipmate and a true friend. fay Russell To Carlos Dominguez (Ace) Best wishes to your family. You are truly my brother of the sea. jay Russell To the Sea-Land Challenger crew May your Christmas be merry and bright from the first thing in the morning to the last thing at night. Herbert Lee Scypes Sr. To Herbert Lee Scypes Jr. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your family, To Bill Hamilton Merry Christmas to a wonderful shipmate and great shark killer. "Now ya done it." To Michael Watts To all active and retired Seafarers and union officials Merry Christmas. Smooth sailing and remember Mombasa! Season's greetings and a salute to the best maritime union in the world. jolzn Russell Merry Christmas to a great shipmate and friend. I miss you a lot. Jolin Russell To Jim Hailstone (the Aurora Kid) Merry Christmas to a good friend. Remember Virginia (Mombasa). Jolin Russell To Nancy Avery Happy holidays and a prosperous and happy new year. Thank you for all of your help explaining our new contract to us. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo A. Siddons To Becky Sleeper You'll always be our special angel. Happiest of holidays to you and your family. Martlia Smitlz and the Orgulf crew NanClJ, Ted, Zolly and Paul To Nancy, Lindsay, Mimi and Popa May your holiday season be happy and the coming years be pleasant. Although you are gone from the ranks, you are not forgotten. Happy holidays, s Jolinny Russell To the Seafarers LOG I wish to thank you for an outstanding job of journalism. I read every issue of the LOG Seafarers LOG Best wishes for the holidays. Jack Utz To all TOTE personnel Season's greetings from Ariang Express. Jack Utz To Don, Lene, Ben, Tanielu, Mark, Luke, Eddie, Pati, Posini, Kalama and all the Uso "Talofa" to all the Uso in the house. Manuia le kelimasi and Ma le tausaga fou. God bless. Don Vaavale To Abdul. Ali Amin, Mo, Mohsen Mo5a, Adam, Tofiq, Nagi and Omar Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Ramadan Karim Ona Hapek Kadir, "We will dwell in the House of the Lord together." Stephanie Vogel To Rodney Pence Happy New Year and Merry Xmas. Don't take any wooden nickels. Be good. Larry and Jeanette Voirin To Mrs. Elvira 0. Whiting and two kids Best wishes for this coming holiday. S.S. Wlziting To Ellie, Frank and Sarah Wilcox Although I am sometimes away, I am always with you in my heart. I love you all. Merry Xmas. Robert Wilcox To Arnold Neff Merry Xmas, Jr. I hope you have a prosperous new year. Take care of yourself. Robert Wilcox To Pamela J. Williams Steplren Swinton and Matthew Bernies T Happy holidays to all and keep up the good work. Your effort is truly appreciated. Don Tliornton To all past and present upgraders at Piney Point May you all have a very happy and merry Xmas. Hi guys! Ho, Ho, Mrs. Pat Claus and Elf Marsha. Love you very much. And wish you and everyone a Merry Christmas. God bless you all. Love forever and always, Pat and Marsha Yaros To Michael Sacco, elected officers and staff This is the season once again to wish all Seafarers of the SIU and their families a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. May God love and be with you all at this Christmas and always. Peace, Leon E. Yearwood MISC~ To the staff members in the ports of Houston, Mobile and Jacksonville Holiday greetings and good wishes for health, happiness, peace and love for you and yours. Cille and Barbara in tlie port ofNetu Orleans To all co-workers at headquarters Love of one another, health and happiness and peace of mind for the holiday season and the new year. Cille and Barbara in the port of New Orleans To Claims and Membership Services .~ Wishing our co-workers gifts ~ • of peace and good health for the holiday season and the new year through. Cille and Barbara in the port of New Orleans To Clyde Smith Merry Christmas "darling"!! Hope all your wishes come true and you have a happy new year. Love and miss you very much. Mom To Al Martinez Robert Wilcox To Toni, Christina and Sean God bless all of you. I miss you very much and love you all. Merry Christmas. Your loving dad, Clzris Three years with you, honey, have been a loving gift for me. Have a happy and wonderful Kwanzaa. I'll always love you infinitely. Love, your husband, Glenn Williams To all office staff in Camp Springs and Piney Point Dean R. Wooster To Phillip S. Yaros To Bob Hall and the staff in Tacoma To all Seafarers Happy holidays Season's greetings to you, May you find happiness in all you do. Can't you see You've brought good memories to me! Lesley Underwood and family (Carol, Christoplier and L.J.) Happy holidays to you and your family from me and my family. Happy New Year. Tom Tobias 20 Enjoyed the family gettogether. We're thinking of you. Season's greetings and happy holidays. See you soon. Love ya, Christmas time is here, but I will be at sea. So have a Merry Christmas and tell Santa not to forget about me. Love you all, Daddy (Scott E. Speedy) jolinny Russell To all newly retired Orgulf cooks To Rodney Pence Dad (Herbert Lee SCljpes Sr.), Mom, Gail, Lan, Lance, Dame Brandon, Tyra and Darron Sr. jay Russell To Jog Cornwell u To all SIU members To Glenn Williams It has truly been a pleasure having you home for this unusual amount of time. I want to tell you how much I love and appreciate you. Happy Kwanzaa. Hugs and kisses from your wife, Pam Williams To the officers and crew aboard the SS Osprey Season's greetings to all my old shipmates Cadet Daniel Wooster, To Roxanne Olson (den mother) Ho! Ho! Ho! The season is here For the Sentinel family Who are so dear to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Santa is on his way with the goodies! Keep a sharp lookout! Captain, officers and crew of tire C.S. Global Sentinel · To Admissions, Piney Point The port of Norfolk wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your help throughout the year. Jim, Pat, Sal and Slieri December 1997 �- Jack Leighton Rugh To Seafarers LOG, communications staff Heartfelt holidays greetings, with gratitude to the Seafarers LOG for keeping me on the mailing list of this great informative union publication since my retirement in 1970! Jack Leighton Rugh To Phillip Varos Hi Dad/Pop-Pop. We love you! Merry Chrishnas and Happy New Year. Can't wait to see you. Have fun if you ccm! Tlie Runyons - Tem;, Ed and boys and love to hear what my brothers are doing. I especially like hearing of the legislative battles our political staff must endure. In my spare time on the boat, I composed a little Christmas poem. It's a thought I think we all can relate to. As we approach another year, let us reflect upon our blessings for we sometimes take them for granted. We are so very fortunate . to live in America, Enjoying privileges so umque. And let us also remember Those in other lands Who go to any means To share our rights. So, let us begin the New Year By reaching out to others, By showing kindness. For this is a gesture which costs nothing, But comes back Throughout our lifetime! Al Schmitt To Tibby, Christian and Alice Scholer Christmm; greetings to my favarit~ p~opl~. May the holidays be filled with joy and happiness for you all. Love, three Popi (N. T. Sclzoler) To Tom Kasey Merry Christmas to a great shipmate and a true friend. fay Russell To Carlos Oominguez (Ace) Best wishes to your family. You are truly my brother of the sea. Jay Russell To the Sea-Land Challenger crew May your Christmas be merry and bright from the first thing in the morning to the last thing at night. Herbert Lee Scypes Sr. To Herbert Lee Scypes Jr. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your family, To Bill Hamilton Merry Christmas to a wonderful shipmate and great shark killer. "Now ya done it." To Michael Watts To all active and retired Seafarers and union officials Merry Christmas. Smooth sailing and remember Mombasa! Season's greetings and a salute to the best maritime union in the world. Jolin Russell Merry Christmas to a great shipmate and friend. I miss you a lot f olzn Russell To Jim Hailstone (the Aurora Kid) Merry Christmas to a good friend. Remember Virginia (Mombasa). Jolin Russell To Nancy Avery Happy holidays and a prosperous and happy new year. Thank you for all of your help explaining our new contract to us. johnny Russell To all newly retired Orgulf cooks May your holiday season be happy and the coming years be pleasant. Although you are gone from the ranks, you are not forgotten. Happy holidays, s Johnny Russell To the Seafarers LOG I wish to thank you for an outstanding job of journalism. I read every issue of the LOG To Rodney Pence Enjoyed the family gettogether. We're thinking of you. Season's greetings and happy holidays. See you soon. Love ya, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo A . Siddons To Becky Sleeper You'll always be our special angel. Happiest of holidays to you and your family. Martha Smith and the Orgulf crew Nanct;, Ted, Zolly and Paul To Nancy, Lindsay, Mimi and Popa Christmas time is here, but I will be at sea. So have a Merry Christmas and tell Santa not to forget about me. Love you all, To Bob Hall and the staff in Tacoma Best wishes for the holidays. Jack Utz To all TOTE personnel Season's greetings from Jack Utz To Don, Lene, Ben, Tanielu, Mark, Luke, Eddie, Pati, Posini, Kalama and all the Uso "Talofa" to all the Uso in the house. Manuia le kelimasi and Ma le tausaga fou. God bless. Don Vaavale To Abdul, Ali Amin, Mo, Mohsen Mosa,Adam,Tofiq,Nagiand Omar Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Ramadan Karim Ona Hapek Kadir, "We will dwell in the House of the Lord together." Stephanie Vogel To Rodney Pence Happy New Year and Merry Xmas. Don't take any wooden nickels. Be good. Larry and Jeanette Voirin To Mrs. Elvira 0. Whiting and two kids Best wishes for this coming holiday. S.S. Whiting To Ellie, Frank and Sarah Wilcox Although I am sometimes away, I am always with you in my heart. I love you all. Merry Xmas. Robert Wilcox To Arnold Neff Merry Xmas, Jr. I hope you have a prosperous new year. Take care of yourself. Robert Wilcox To Phillip S. Varos Ho, Ho, Mrs. Pat Claus and Elf Marsha. Love you very much. And wish you and everyone a Merry Christmas. God bless you all. Love forever and always, Pat and Marsha Yaros To Michael Sacco, elected officers and staff This is the season once again to wish all Seafarers of the SIU and their families a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. May God love and be with you all at this Christmas and always. Peace, Leon E. Yearwood MISC~ To the staff members in the ports of Houston, Mobile and Jacksonville Holiday greetings and good wishes for health, happiness, peace and love for you and yours. Cille and Barbara in the port of New Orleans To all co-workers at headquarters Love of one another, health and happiness and peace of mind for the holiday season and the new year. Cille and Barbara in tire port of New Orleans To Claims and Membership Services Cille and Barbara in the port of New Orleans To Clyde Smith Merry Christmas "darling"!! Hope all your wishes come true and you have a happy new year. Love and miss you very much. Monz Happy holidays to you and your family from me and my family. Happy New Year. Robert Wilcox To Toni, Christina and Sean God bless all of you. I miss you very much and love you all. Merry Christmas. Your loving dad, To Pamela J. Williams To all Seafarers Happy holidays Steplzen Swinton and Mattlzew Bernies T Three years with you, honey, have been a loving gift for me. Have a happy and wonderful Kwanzaa. I'll always love you infinitely. Love, your husband, Glenn Williams To all office staff in Camp Springs and Piney Point Happy holidays to all and keep up the good work. Your effort is truly appreciated. Don Tlzornton To all past and present upgraders at Piney Point May you all have a very happy and merry Xmas. Hi guys! ... 'I Wishing our co-workers gifts of peace and good health for the holiday season and the new year through. To Al Martinez To Glenn Williams It has truly been a pleasure having you home for this unusual amount of time. I want to tell you how much I love and appreciate you. Happy Kwanzaa. Hugs and kisses from your wife, Pam Williams To the officers and crew aboard the SS Osprey Season's greetings to all my old shipmates Cadet Daniel Wooster, Seafarers LOG Dean R. Wooster Ariang Express. Daddy (Scott E. Speedy) Tom Tobias 20 Season's greetings to you, May you find happiness in all you do. Can't you see You ' ve brought good memories to me! Lesley Underwood and family (Carol, Clzristoplzer and L.f.) Dad (Herbert Lee Setjpes Sr.), Mom, Gail, Lan, Lance, Darrie Brandon, Tyra and Darron Sr. Jay Russell To J09 Cornwell u To all SIU members Chris To Roxanne Olson (den mother) Ho! Ho! Ho! The season is here For the Sentinel family Who are so dear to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Santa is on his way with the goodies! Keep a sharp lookout! Captain, officers and crew of the C.S. Global Sentinel To Admissions, Piney Point The port of Norfolk wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your help throughout the year. Jim, Pat, Sal and Sheri December 1997 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers ~OG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard . /.. 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 /Jy the union .upl)nreceipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded · · ·. . . to the Seafarers LOG tor publication. CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), September 7-Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Dale D. Dewolf, Deck Delegate Keith W. Finnerty, Engine Delegate Davon McMillan, Steward Delegate Kimberly Vaughan. Chairman informed crew ship is scheduled to unload cargo in four northwest African ports: Abijan and Daloa on the Ivory Coast; Conakry in Guinea; and Cotonou in Nigeria. He reported voyage will take about 60 days . Chairman commended crew for good work and reminded them to be careful aboard vessel and while ashore. Bosun also advised members m apply for training record books (TRBs). ~ecrernry asked crew to use glassware during meal hours in order to reserve limited supply of paper cups. He also reminded everyone to separnte plastic items from regular trash. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman informed crew repair list is being circulated. He also asked crewmembers to keep volume on TV low while others are sleeping. Crew thanked steward department for fine food. Steward advised crew to remove clean clothing from laundry room to make room for next person waiting to wash clothes. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), September 30Chairman Robert Stuverud, Secretary Florencio Nieves, Deck Delegate Tom Mylan, Engine Delegate Samuel Addo, Steward Delegate Pat Conlon. Chairman announced estimated time of arrival in port of Tacoma, Wash. He noted reliefs will be called if requested. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported fo'c's'les need ventilation adjustments and radio needs repair. Chief mate praised crew for good trip. Members asked contracts department for confirmation of who is responsible for maintaining second level. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), September 21Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary William Burdette, Educational Director Cris Compton, Deck Delegate Larry Thompsen, Engine Delegate Robert Rush, Steward Delegate Bradford Mack. Chairman noted telephone service is still not available aboard ship. He also noted crew has to walk through dangerous traffic in ports to use telephone. He reported only one washing machine and one dryer were received, not the two full sets requested. Steward announced new crew mattresses have been ordered. Chairman noted ship scheduled to arrive at Long Beach pilot station on Tuesday, September 23 and payoff will take place after docking. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available to them at Paul Hall Center. He also discussed importance of unlicensed apprentices being aware of ship- December 1997 ping rules before signing on their first vessel. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT and beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate_ Crew thanked galley gang for fine food. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), September 22Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Glenn Bamman, Educational Director Scott Speedy, Deck Delegate Michael Pell, Engine Delegate Jose Villot Jr., Steward Delegate David Valle_ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done preparing good meals _Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ. ; San Juan, P.R.: Rio Haina; Houston and New Orleans. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), September 7Chairman John Stout, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director Iqbal Samra, Deck Delegate Dennis Pickering, Engine Delegate A. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Lito Acosta. Chairman announced upcoming U.S. Coast Guard inspection. He discussed standard procedure for time off after completion of voyages. Bosun complimented work of AB Geraldine Carter. Secretary thanked crew for maintaining cleanliness of crew lounge and mess halls. He commended crewmembers for smooth, accident-free voyage. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or deck delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for "a superb job catering fine meals every day." Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), September 3-Chairman Mike Willis, Secretary Robert Mosley, Educational Director Keith Jordan, Deck Delegate Stanley Parker, Engine Delegate William Cassel, Steward Delegate Rang Nguyen. Bosun discussed importance of donating to SPAD and upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer announced $415 in ship 's fund and $34 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman asked crew to keep " family room" clean. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Guam; Kaohsiung, Taiwan. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 26-Chairman Jim Scheck, Secretary Gregory Melvin, Educational Director David Johnson, Deck Delegate Gerald Ray, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr., Steward Delegate Robert Seim. Steward delegate requested clarification from contracts department on galley gang working hours. Bosun discussed new Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) with crewmembers and thanked everyone for job well done. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand ·Service), September 25Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary David Cunningham, Educational Director Jim Williams. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in port of Jacksonville, Fla. on September 25. Educational director urged members to take upgrading courses at Lundeberg School. He reminded crew of many new SIU jobs becoming available, noting all members must have necessary endorsements and education to sail. Treasurer announced $1,500 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers extended special welcome to Chief Cook Willie Grant following his brief vacation. Bosun thanked galley gang for their "usual excellent meals and all the goodies." Next ports: San Juan; Rio Haina, and Jacksonville, Fla. bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman asked crewmembers to keep noise down when others are sleeping. Crew thanked galley gang for good food. CPL LOUIS HAUGE (Maersk Lines), October 23-Chairman Robert Wiles, Secretary Victorino Vince Cruz, Educational Director Alfred Herrmann, Deck Delegate Erik Bekkelund, Steward Dele- October 20-Chairman William Card, Secretary Ed Haber, Educational Director Thomas Prisco, Deck Delegate Jim Sanders. Chairman announced payoff on October 21 and reminded crew not to smoke on deck due to explosive cargo. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun noted all union communications posted on bulletin board for - Great Job by OMI Columbia Galley Gang SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steamship), September 28-Chairman Anjelo Urti, Secretary Lonnie Gamble, Educational Director Jerald Gmham, Deck Delegate Charles Simmons, Engine Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Delegate Clarence Robinson. Chairman announced ship scheduled to begin 10-day exercise September 30. He noted that following completion of drill, ship will sail to Barcelona and Rota, Spain for 10 days and then to Toulon, France, ending the voyage around November 18. Educational director discussed importance of obtaining a training record book (TRB) and upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department if ABs can assist chief engineer during crane checks. Bosun reminded all crewmembers that smoking aboard ship is permitted only in designated areas. BLUE RIDGE (C row ley Petroleum Inc.), October 27-Chairman Abdulla Alwaseem, Secretary Ron Molozi, Steward Delegate Chris Boronski. Chairman read minutes from August 3 and reported ship sailing from San Francisco to Portland, Ore. Bosun noted everything running smoothly. Secretary reminded crew to put plastic garbage in proper containers and get new linens from steward before signing off vessel. He asked each department to compile list of needed cleaning gear and noted new stores will be received in port of Long Beach, Calif. Deck delegate asked contracts department to clarify job duties of ABs working on bridge and wheel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to be informed of ship layup 24 hours in advance. Crew noted minutes from previous meetings have not appeared in Seafarers LOG. Next ports: Portland, Ore.; Ferndale, Wash., and Long Beach. Chief Cook Don Dwyer gives a "thumbs up" to members of the steward department aboard the OM/ Columbia when that ship was anchored off El Segundo, Calif. recently. From the left are Dwyer, Chief Steward Shari Hardman, GSUs Amin Zain and Husein Alomary and unlicensed apprentice Tran Luu. gate Elem1 Curley. Chairman reminded crew to have MSC physical exam paperwork and passports ready. Crewmembers discussed STCW identification certificates and SIU scholarships. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Diego Garcia. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), October 12-Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Kenneth A. Hagan, Educational Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate Larry Combs, Engine D e legate Fernando Aguilar. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point as often as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Boston; Elizabeth, N.J., and Portsmouth, Va. HM/ DYNACHEM (Hvide Shipping), October 26-Chairman Paul L. Lucky, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director Patrick Scott, Deck Delegate Terrence Boney, Engine Delegate Chad Westover, Steward Delegate James Harris. Crew asked contracts department to consider raising regular overtime rates and required seatime for normal pension. Crewmembers also asked for clarification of dental benefits and urged union to continue Christmas bonus for SIU pensioners. Galley gang given special vote of thanks by crew. LNG TAURUS (ETC), October CLEVELAND (Sealift, Inc.), October 26-Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Dale D. Dewolf, Deck Delegate Keith W. Fennerty, Engine Delegate Davon McMillan, Steward Delegate Kimberly Vaughan. Chairman thanked crew for good work cleaning holds and staying "ahead of the game." He expressed pleasure at seeing everyone working well together. He advised all crewmembers to continue to take malaria medication until all pills are gone. He also reminded crew to wait until relief reports to ship in New Orleans before signing off vessel. Secretary asked crewmembers to return coffee cups and soup bowls to galley after use. Educational director encouraged mem- 19-Chairman Daniel S. Marcus, Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp, Educational Director Charles J. Pomraning, Deck Delegate John D. Ray, Engine Delegate Tim R. Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Brian T. McEleney. Chairman wished crewmembers signing off a good vacation and reminded those remaining to continue to work with safety in mind. Treasurer announced $70 in ship's fund . Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crewmembers asked steward to set up cleaning schedule for crew quarters. Crew noted dissatisfaction with galley stores. Next port: Tobata, Japan. NUEVO SAN JUAN (NPR, Inc.), everyone to read. Crew asked contracts department for information on Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP). Crew discussed asking company to replace dryer in crew laundry because it is a potential fire hazard. Crew asked that wives and families be permitted to board vessel (as is allowed for mates and engineers). Crew thanked steward department for excellent job. Next ports: Jacksonville, Fla.; San Juan, P.R., and New York. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), October 9Chairman Michael Kadderly, Secretary A. Gething, Educational Director George' Ackley, Engine Delegate Troy Robin. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in next port. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of educational opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun explained vacation policy and asked contracts department for clarification of electrician's duties. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Saiad Monasar for " tasty and well prepared food for the last eight months. We appreciate his talent." Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), October 16Chairman Roberto Diaz, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director Christos Tsipliareles. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary urged crewmembers to upgrade to keep "our Brother Paul Hall's dreams alive and continue building a stronger SIU." He also stressed importance of donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), October 9Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary Florencio Nieves, Deck Delegate Randy Black, Steward Delegate Pat Conlon. Chairman encouraged members to continue SPAD donations. Secretary discussed article in September Seafarers LOG concerning Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) and advised members of toll-free number SIU members can call to inquire about their accounts. Treasurer announced $40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOG 21 - �.final Departures DEEP SEA MARGARET ARNOLD Pensioner Margaret Arnold, 79, passed away February 14. She joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1957, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). She began and ended her sailing career aboard the Monterey. A resident of Redwood City, Calif., Sister Arnold began receiving her pension in May 1976. ERNEST FARIAS Pensioner Ernest Farias, 82, died April 4. He joined the MC&S before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Born in Hawaii, Brother Farias began receiving his pension in July 1975. He was a resident of San Lorenzo, Calif. HILDREN S. JACKSON Lloyd R. Ayers, 56, died September 4. Born in West Virginia, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1966 from the port of Baltimore. Brother Ayers worked as a member of the deck department. He was a resident of Surveyor, W. Va. Pensioner Hildren S. Jackson, 81 , passed away August 12. A native of Mississippi, he joined the MC&S in 1952, before that union merged with the SIU 's AGLIWD. Brother Jackson was a resident of Portland , Ore. and began receiving his pension in April 1982. THOMAS E. CLEARY YOUNIS A. KHAN Thomas E. Cleary, 36, passed away March 30. Brother Cleary started his career with the SIU in 1994. Born in Ireland, he sailed in the steward department primarily aboard American Hawaii Cruises vessels. Brother Cleary was a resident of Honolulu. Pensioner Younis A. Khan, 53, died May 3. Brother Khan started his career with the Seafarers in 1971 in rhe port of New York. L---~~...;..;,;.;;;= Born in Yemen, he sailed in the steward department. His first ship was the Mankato Victory, a Victory Carriers, Inc. vessel. Prior to his retirement in June 1996, he signed off the Sea-Land Raleigh, operated by Sea-Land Service, Inc. Brother Khan was a resident of Queens, New York. LLOYD R.AYERS MARGARET J. CUMMINGS Pensioner Margaret J. Cummings, 81, died August 26, 1996. Born in Nevada, she joined the MC&S in 1959, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. A resident of Huntington, Ore., Sister Cummings began receiving her pension in October 1976. NORWOOD E. GENO Pensioner Norwood E. • Geno, 77, passed away October " 18. A native of Alabama, he joined the i~ Seafarers in · '"' 1942 in the port ~~-;,;;:,. ".: ..; of Philadelphia. Brother Geno worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Sea-Land Economy in 1984. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Geno made his home in Mobile, Ala. He retired in April 1985. .,,..-,:------:==----,-, JOSEPH A. HERRON Joseph A. Herron, 45, passed away October 6. Born in Michigan, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1979 from the port of """-L-----' Norfolk, Va. Brother Herron worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the PFC James Anderson, operated by Maersk Lines, Ltd. From 1970 to 1976, he served in the U.S. Navy. ARSHAD ISMAIL Pensioner Arshad Ismail, 81,died September 11. He started his career with the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. A native of Malaysia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Ismail, who made his home in Perak, Malaysia, retired in December 1974. 22 Seafarers LOG EPP THEONG LEE Pensioner Epp Theong Lee, 89, passed away September 1. Born in China, he joined the MC&S in 1952 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLlWD. He sailed primarily on vessels operated by American President Lines. Brother Lee was a resident of San Francisco. He began receiving his pension in April 1970. BEVELON D. LOCKE Pensioner Bevelon D. Locke, 70, died June 15. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1945 from the port of Mobile, Ala . A native of Al abama, he worked in the engine department. From l 951 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Locke retired in July 1979 and resided in Bay Minette, Ala. GEORGE L. MARRERO George L. Marrero, 40, passed away May 19. Born in New Jersey, he joined the SIU in 1996 in Puerto Rico. Brother Marrero last sailed in the steward department aboard the PFC James Anderson, operated by Maersk Lines, Ltd. He was a resident of Bayamon, P.R. JOEO.PALMA Pensioner Joe 0. Palma, 87, died August 24. A native of the Philippines, he joined the MC&S in 1951 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Palma, a resident of San Francisco, began receiving his pension in June 1973 . the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947 and 1951 to 1953. A resident of Splendora, Texas, Brother Stanton began receiving his pension in September 1992. tankerman. From 1944 to 1946, he served in the U.S .. Navy. He made his home in Port Arthur and retired in February 1990. NORMAN F. TAYLOR Raymond Kuta, 52, died September 25. He joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Maryland, he sailed in the deck department. From 1965 to 1970, he served in the U.S. Army. Boatman Kuta was a resident of Baltimore. ALFREDO A. RACIMO Pensioner Alfredo A. Racimo, 89, passed away July 12, 1996. Brother Racimo started his career with the MC&S in 1952 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU 's AGLIWD . A native of the Philippines, he retired in August 1970 and made his home in Sacramento, Calif. JOHN H. RICHARDSON Pensioner John H. Richardson, 73, passed away September 21. A native of North Carolina, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of ~--=-...;;;.:..-=----= Mobile, Ala. Brother Richardson sailed in the deck and engine departments and attended an educational conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Richardson was a resident of Waxhaw, N.C. and retired in February 1986. HENRY ROBLES Pensioner Henry Robles, 70, died September 25. Brother Robles · joined the MC&S before that union merged with the L-----~~ SIU's AGLIWD . A native of California and a resident of San Francisco, he began receiving his pension in February 1978. JOHNG.SHAW Pensioner John G. Shaw, 75, passed away September 11. Born in Texas. he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1946 from the port of New York. During his union career, he sailed as a member of the steward department and was active in organizing drives and beefs. A resident of Union City, Calif. , Brother Shaw retired in January 1994. Norman F. Taylor, 69, died August 23 . Brother Taylor began sailing with the SIU in I 978 from the port of Norfolk, Va., aboard the Mt. Vernon Victory. A native of Virginia, he worked in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School, last sailing as a chief steward. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947 and the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1955. Brother Taylor was a resident of Richmond, Va. WILLIAM L. TILLMAN Pensioner William L. Tillman , 66, passed away October 11 . Born in Mississippi, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1958 aboard the Del Santos. The deck department member frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and graduated from the bosun recertification program there in I 984. A resident of Mt. Shasta, Calif., Brother Tillman retired in December 1992. INLAND STEVE E. AUGUST Pensioner Steve E. August, 67, died August 11. He joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Pennsylvania, he sailed in both the deck and steward departments and participated in an educational conference at the Lundeberg School in 1978. From 1951 to 1953. he served in the U.S. Army. Boatman August, a resident of Dundalk, Md., began receiving his pension in September 1991 . LESLIE A. DANIELS Pensioner Leslie A. Daniels, 79 , passed away September 22. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1940. Boatman Daniels sailed in the deck department. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S . Army from 1942 to 1945. A resident of Smyrna, N.C., he retired in November 1973. TROY SMITH THOMAS W. DINWIDDIE Troy Smith, 36, died August 5. He graduated from the Lundeberg School 's entry level training program in 1982 and joined '---=---=----' the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first ship was the Point Vail . A native of California, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Smith was a resident of Livermore, Calif. Pensioner Thomas W. Dinwiddie, 76, died September 14. A resident of Lebanon, 111., Boatman Dinwiddie started his career .____ _ _ _ ___, with the SIU in I 961 in the port of Chicago. A native of Illinois, he sailed as a member of the deck department. During World War II, he served in the U.S . Army. Boatman Dinwiddie began receiving his pension in September 1968. LEWIS L. STANTON CHARLES D. EVANS Pensioner Lewis L. Stanton, 70, passed away September 6. A native of Texas, - he started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Houston. Brother Stanton sailed in the engine department. He served in Pensioner Charles D. Evans, 70, passed away October 11. Born in Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in '----==~---' 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Evans sailed as a deckhand and RAYMOND KUTA DONALD R. LOWE Donald R. Lowe, 62, passed away August 8. Boatman Lowe first sailed with the Seafarers in I %8. The Florida native sailed as a captain and attended an educational conference at the Lundeberg School. From 1952 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Navy. Boatman Lowe made his home in Inverness, Fla. JEROME J. LUKOWSKI Pensioner Jerome J. Lukowski, 69, died July 24. Born in Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. He !!!...c..:.:.~~== sailed in the deck department as a mate, primarily aboard tugboats operated by McAllister Brothers. The Korean War veteran served in the military from 1953 to 1954. During his sailing career, he was active in union organizing drives and beefs. Boatman Lukowski was a resident of Baltimore. STEPHEN F. MITCHELL JR. Stephen F. Mitchell Jr., 58, passed away May 17. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va., / sailing as a tugboat engineer. Boatman Mitchell was a resident of Beaufort, N.C. EARL "SNUFFY" SMITH Pensioner Earl "Snuffy" Smith, 74, died September 28. Boatman Smith joined the SIU in the port of Tampa, Fla. in 1941. The Florida native worked in the deck department. During his sailing career, he was active in union organizing drives and beefs. Boatman Smith retired in June 1984 and made his home in Jacksonville, Fla. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. ROGOSKY John J. Rogosky, 33, died September 14. Boatman Rogosky began sailing with the SIU in 1984 from the port of Algonac, Mich. aboard the St. Claire, operated by Boblo Co. A native of Michigan, he worked in the deck department. Boatman Rogosky was a resident of Wyandotte, Mich. AnANTIC FISHERMEN LAWRENCE G. OLIVER Pensioner Lawrence G. Oliver, 95, passed away September 26. A native of Massachusetts, he joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Prior to his retirement in February 1972, he sailed as a cook on the Dolphin. Brother Oliver was a resident of Gloucester. December 1997 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea January & February 1998 M~mbJ1~hJ~. "!ff!Jf{ag~ :. .,. >·· OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1997 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL smPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 6 9 Norfolk Mobile 12 12 4 5 15 8 Alg~nac 9 '.:':.::.·.:.:::·······: ''l8 12 13 8 2 2 Baltimore ... .. ......... ...Thursday : January 8 , February 5 11 2 Jacksonvi Ile ..............Thursday: January 8, February 5 12 6 5 2 18 6 11 3 2 22 23 5 1& 3 3 11 12 2 IO 9 12 19 22 49 51 ·: 4 16 23 7 8 4 35 13 1 2 4 IO 6 7 8 3 3 26 16 4 11 0 36 Mobile ............. ......... Wednesday: January 14, February JI 6 4 .·.· S:~nF)·~n.c;i$CO .. ~ ···· : ·· :Thut'.SQay:Ja:µ~ary l5, February 12 8 4 4 3 56 16 15 ' 0. 2 1 0 3 0 6 0 1 50 0 187 2 2 1 0 I 141 42 80 403 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 12 9 3 5 3 0 0 13 Philadelphia ..... ........ Wednesday: January 7, February 4 6 2 6 7 8 9 7 l 0 0 4 5 l 6 4 5 11 0 224 Totals New York .................Tuesday: January 6. February 3 4 9 2 8 0 5 12 4 2 176 25 22 1 ''""' 'I 7 14 ' •·, 66 23 2 6 6 Lakes,"Inland Waters 6 I 17 27 Puerto Rico Honolulu 22 < .; . . ,Deep,$ea1 Piney Point. .......... .. .. Monday: January 5, Fe bruary 2 DECK DEPARTMENT ,34 4 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 I 3 4 4 7 5 4 5 7 6 7 1 0 2 5 2 2 0 107 28 28 25 25 21 4 Algonac ..... .'.......... .... Friday: January 9, February 6 7 1 Houston ...... .............. Monday: January l 2. February 9 8 New Orleans .... ....... .Tuc~day: January 13, Fehruary I 0 >· ' *Ch~i~g~s d#f: t<J Mwtin Lather KinK ·s birth· ?:;;,, . . d,qy (rHil f>r.esilf~i:ir~pt1y hp ti{lays. Tacoma .......... ~ ..........F~iday: JanJ.Jary ~J, · February 20 23 1 3 4 4 10 8 0 8 8 13 0 0 San Juan ................... Thursday: January 8, February 5 0 St. Louis ................... Friday: January 16, February 13 3 2 2 0 111 25 9 0 10 6 0 6 3 6 4 1 4 Honolulu .. ......... ~'. .. ...Friday : January 16, February 1~ :: Qqluth ...................... Wednesday~ January 14, February 11 6 6 10 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 l 0 30 53 8 2 84 180 2 0 5 4 2 3 0 2 136 26 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Norfolk .....................Thursday: January 8, February 5 .·. , f 22 2 3 6 18 17 0 16 ..-.-·\·.·::··... ··;.', 6 130 10 Personals MELVIN DAVID JR. Please contact Diane Tripline at 9512 Perryhall Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21236. CHARLES HEBERT Please contact your nephew, Buster Henschke, at 9100 Westview, Houston, TX 77055. RECERTIFIED BOSUN PHILIP PARISI Please contact Diane Lamoureaux at (914) 2794257, or write her at 1304 Blackberry Hill, Brewster, NY 10509. RICHARD J. CARPENTER Your father, lames P. Carpenter, would like to hear from you. He may be reached at 812 West 6th Street, Pratt, KS 67124; telephone (316) 672-5012. 3 243 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 23 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 12 0 0 49 2 1 ;~, /i,i~;f~;;;;t;~;,;; o· 0 17 119 4 0 0 2 2 Port ll'T~w Yort<•"- 1 0 0 32 0 I IO 2 1 13 16 11 2 10 :Jacksonville 3 2 3 5 iSan Francisco 7 21 12 5 6 2 ~· Wilmington 7 9 17 11 2 5 1 4 :!~~!ladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ·H6uston ~St Louis ;;,:p~ney Point Algonac Totals 0 0 0 51 2 3 3 IO 3 5 33 2 2 68 14 5 2 2 l 9 0 I 0 0 0 189 133 39 6 2 4 STORIES NEEDED A writer doing research on the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair needs to contact personnel who sail aboard ships on the Great Lakes. Anyone who is willing to share real life stories to help in this research should contact L. Fleming, Box 103, 5060 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor Ontario Canada NBT lCl. 4 0 0 0 41 ;;;1 'o 48 8 4 5 8 8 6 1 0 23 I 4 4 2 20 17 22 34 3 13 3 20 0 63 12 2 3 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123 0 0 0 12 2 17 0 108 0 81 302 220 14 5 6 6 0 2 1 6 5 9 18 10 27 11 14 6 30 27 10 9 22 5 3 10 6 43 3 79 2 20 0 9 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 558 536 228 456 396 188 174 907 *"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. December 1997 751 QMED Ramirez Is New College Grad 337 Continuing one's education plays an important part in job security and success for Seafarers. With that in mind, QMED Robert Ramirez Sr. (right) proudly shows SIU Hawaii Port Agent Neil Dietz his newly received diploma. Brother Ramirez completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Mechanical Engineering from Honolulu University in July. Congratulations! Seafarers LOG 23 �Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Dlrecfo!l. · OCTOBER 16 - Michael Sacco President CL- Company/Lakes John Fay Executiye Vice President . David Heindel *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP · Secretriry~1Yeasurer . Augustin Tellez Vice President Contracts George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atfantic Coast BYJ'OO Kell~y Vice Pr-e!lident Lakei. and Inland Waters •. Dean Corgey Vice P_re~ldent. Ou.lf Coa t ~ lfEAt>()UARTERS .5201.Autb Way Camp .Springs. MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 4$001 (810) 794-4988 Port Algonac 0 28 lO 0 9 5 0 4 2 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac NOVEMBER 15, 1997 L - Lakes NP- Non Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 14 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 7 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 14 7 0 2 2 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 28 0 ·o 19 15 . 2 0 Totals All Depts 0 69 36 0 36 8 0 33 *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. 28 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #IC Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 56 l-4988 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 OCTOBER 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DULUTH 705 Medicfll Art& Bu.ilding Duluth, MN 55802 {21B} .:22-4;10 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi SI. Honolulu, HJ 96519 (605} ~345-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Hounon. TX 17002 (713) 659-.5152 .J~Cf($.9NY1U;.J;; 3315 L.i!X:rt) ' St. · JacksoriVi1le; f't/ · 32206 (904) 3$3~0987 " JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey Ci ty, NJ 07302 '........ (201}435~9424 MOllILE 1640 Dauphin lsland Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (334) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 {503) 9'>7·5404 NEW ORLEANS 610 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70 t 30 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499·6600 NORFOLK llS Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 057) 622-1892 PffiLADEI.PHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S . Andrews Ave. Ft. 1..-auderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop l6Yi Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63 l l 6 (3 l4) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave. Ta.coma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 24 Seafarers LOG Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast 0 2 Lake. , Inf and Waters ..:?4. . West Coast 3 Totals 39 ;\tla~tic Coast Lakes, Inland Water West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast 18 0 18 0 0 .. Lakes, Inland Waters .J3 . West Coast 0 Totals 13 DECK DEPARTMENT ··········· 0 ........... 0 . ··· o · 0 3 15 ..........11. 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 l .................. 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 . .12:. ·.· ... 0 Region Gulf Coast NOVEMBER 15, 1997 · ··o . ·o 0 0 0 1 1 0 .. 6 . .. . . 0 . 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 ·· O 0 6 3 24 40 0 11 17 7 0 1 29 53 4 35 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 I 8 14 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 2 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 .o 0 7 2 I I 0 2 1 1 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 1 70 4 16 33 2 17 74 5 Totals All Depts *"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. 0 I 1 39 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photograph, sent to the Seafarers LOG by Joseph Valencia of New York City, is of the ball team aboard the Robin Kirk (a Robin Line vessel) in the late '40s somewhere off the coast of South Africa. (Valecia is on the right in the back row.) In a note to the Seafarers LOG accompanying the photo, Valencia wrote, "Most of the time we played against the NMU Farrell Line. As you can see, the SIU was in good shape. So we really got the best of them." The hats, he noted, were given to the crewrnembers by Robin Line. Valencia, who was born in Puerto Rico and joined the union in 1947 in New York, sailed in both the engine and steward departments. He left the SIU in 1956 and became a truckdriver. Now, at the age of 71, Valencia finds himself close to the sea once more-he loves to fish! December 1997 �(Editor's Note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer's intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners and their families and will publish them on a timely basis.) History of Seafarers Is a Proud One I am 80 years of age since last April 23, and I thank whomever is in charge of the universe for the opportunity to be a modest part of the history of our great union. I have a history book of World War II which, as a veteran, I treasure. It was a hectic time when we Seafarers took military orders from captains or pilots of the vessels we served aboard while battles were raging. In the book is a picture of George "Bell-to-Bell" Abella, whose name is first among others on the plaque in Piney Point. He is sharing a life raft with several other survivors at the time. Clarence L. Cousins Butler1 Pa. [Editor's Note: While m Pittsburgh for the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department convention in September, SIU officials learned of a scrike involving mem rs of the Service mployees International Union (SEIU) Local 508. SIU personnel promptly joinl!d the picket line outside Three Rivers Stadium, where SEIU members work as ushers during stadium events. The following note was received.] Striking Stadium Ushers Thank SIU for Support We want to thank you and the members of the Seafarers Union for all your help and support. We still don't have a contract, but we are meeting with them this week in hopes that it soon gets settled. Gil Maffeo, President and officers and members of Local 508, SEIU, Pittsburgh, Pa. ... .. Pensioner Karlak Views Results of NAFTA After reading President Sacco's report about NAFfA in the latest Seafarers LOG (page 2, October 1997), I want to express my feelings, along with a suggestion. I previously wrote that the shipping industry is like a game of dominoes, meaning that if one company succeeds, thousands of people are employed to keep it successful. Likewise, if one company goes under, the people become unemployed. But this domino theory applies to all industries. With NAFfA, more and more companies are crossing over the border into Mexico, causing huge layoffs in the U.S. And now with the same type of agreement being proposed for Central and possibly South America, thousands of jobs will be lost by the American worker. For example, there is a company here called Swingline which has started its move to Mexico. Once completed, it will leave 700 American workers out of a job. With the domino ·theory taking ... ,. SUMMAR[ANNUAL .RERORl. .... ·J:IJR·· 11cs SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PUN ·.·. This is a summary of the annual report for the MCS Supplentary Pension ·· Plan, EIN 51 ..6097656, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 1996 through ecember 31, 1996. The annual report has been filed with the Internal ~~~'i~9~~r~:~~~~f~a:;:;: Q{ip~~:~ii:~~:;;::g!flplRY-ee Retirement Income ·.:.:a~.ven / ............ ...... .......... , - .. .... -. ·::~:·::.::·:-:·:·: - Basic Financial Statement ··· ······Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund and insurance. Plan expenses were $1,574,066. These expenses included $172.368 in administrativ~ eXt)ehses'and $l;4o~ :s9~ln 'benefit$ paid to partici ants and beneficiaries: A total .e>f .1.93s i?!ir.~~!:l~W~r~ participants in or benefidariM of the plan at the en'd of the plan ·y~r1 alth.9ugh not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive beneftts>····,·· ···'::·"..,...,..,. ·.·.......,. · The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,524;150 as of December 31, 1996, compared to $12,273,603 as of January J 1 t996. Ouring the plan year the plan experienced a decrease .in its net assets of $749,453. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assats 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 total income of $824,613 including realized losses of $10,095 from the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $834, 708. Minimum Funding Standards An actuar)."s statement shows that enough money was contributed to the . plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights To Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the futl 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 1n excess of 5 percent of plan assets; 4. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; and 5, actuarial information regarding the funding of the ptan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report. or any part thereof, write or call Trustees of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MO 20746, {301) 899·0675. The charges to cover copying costs wm be $3.10 for the full annuaf report. or 10 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 fuH annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes wilt be included as part of that report. The charge to cover costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of 1he report because portions are furnished without Charge. You also have the legafly protected right to examine the annual report at 'the main office of the plan (Trustees of the MCS Supplementary Pension Pfan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor (OOL) rn Washfngton. D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to: Pubtlc Disclosure Room, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. effect, other companies selling upplie to v rngline al o will be out of work. Shoreside unions should insist that the word "fired" be eliminated whenever a member is out of a job due to no fault of his or her own, as with NAFfA. Using the word "fired" implies the worker isn't doing the work. In my time, it was called "l~id off." Here is my suggestion: Unions should print forms for each mem- Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year. which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . SfilPPING RIGHTS . A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their the econhip in ri hts. Co i 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 Au th 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 overtime on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. <on 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 established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No December 1997 ber who has been laid off due to NAFfA or because a company ha declared bankruptcy. The form would include name, address, age, sex, experience, years worked in a company and, most importantly, the number of children depending on the laid-off worker. There are countless members in all unions who can't express themselves in writing. With this type of hiring form, all they have 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or eo raphic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. to do is sign it and then copies can be sent to all elected officials in Washington, including the ones who voted against NAFfA. This will show them the effect NAFTA has had on American workers. I get very an.gry thinking of company officials who, in crossing the border, pay low wages to the Mexican workers and then charge high prices in the U.S. Walter Karlak Woodside, Queens, N.Y. 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 maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 520 l Au th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Gamp's Icebreaking Procedures Continued from page 10 intermediate hawsers to the barge astern of them, and one or more icebreakers may put hawsers on the lead barge, adding their horsepower to the convoy. This last method is very successful when one or two tows continually stop when the rest of the convoy keeps moving. In cases where an icebreaker assists a towing vessel by putting out a hawser on the aided vessel's stemhead, stay in front of her. If you work off to one side, then you have the leverage to lay her on her side, especially if her tow astern sheers in your direction. Watch astern of your vessel as well as ahead; it's not a comfortable position for the one caught in the middle when the lead tug meanders all over the Bay. Do not divide the convoy if the lead vessels are doing well. One of two things usually happens. The lead vessels will continue doing well, and when they reach their destination, the slower group will call you back to aid them-so you retrace your track and begin again. The other possibility is that both groups stop, in which case the icebreaking capability is now divided in half. Don't divide your resourceshave the tows put out hawsers between them. Good radio comunications are essential to coordinate everyone's efforts. Often it may not be apparent to other vessels what each icebreaker is attempting to accomplish or what ice conditions are on the perimeter of the convoy's track. Radios also allow you to tell everyone you are icelocked, need assistance or shout, "Watch out, I'm stuck, don't run me over!" If you see the convoy being set into shoal water, you can alert the rest of the vessels. Therefore, keep your radio turned on and listen to it! Summary Let me stress three things above all others: Do not allow yourself to be rushed. Icebreaking is slow, methodical and tedious work. Allow yourself margin for error. It may save writing an accident report. Lastly, keep track of your position at all times. It is all too easy to become confused after making 20 or 30 circles around a stranded vessel. I hope this information will be of assistance to anyone sent to break ice without having had previous experience. These are the procedures and principles that I have observed over the past several winters. They form the nucleus of knowledge from which I work. Quite possibly there are other methods just as good as these, perhaps better. Other captains or pilots may take exception to some points I have made. Nevertheless, this discussion will give the uninitiated some idea of what will be facing them and what should be done under various c~rcumstances which they will encounter. Seafarers LOG 25 �- - -- - - - - - - I ~ - - - --~----~-·- - Lundeberg School Graduating Classes -- SEAFA RERS LUNOEBERG SCHOOL HARRY A ;~ ~:~t~?~.·.t.. ~·m.: ~ ... .. ~ ff;:· -::. -= . . . . . .A. •• .. ..A ":L • LIFEBOAT CLASS 569 - ~---... • h-~tN·r•,. ~'t ~· . .;_., J.'-#.~• : "' ~lY. I -:H ~." • Upgraders Lifeboat-Upgrading graduates of the October 9 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Lara Evans, Wallace William, Teodoro Martinez, Darrell Carney, (second row) Vladimir Bagenko, Milton Israel, Douglas Flynn, Juma Saleh, Kevin Newsome, Robert Etheridge, (third row) Nieves Nunez, David House, Raymond Henderson, Jose Manandic, Michael Washington, David Steinberg and Laurentis Colbert. ::r Trainee Lifeboat Class 569-Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 569 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Toshinori Lopez, Hector Morales, Jose Zapata, Hiawatha Williams, (second row) Christopher DeFranco, Benjamin Vernon, Rickey Bronson, William Taylor and Patrick Cleveland. Able Seaman-Marking their graduation from the able seaman class on October 16 are (from left. kneeling) William Meyer. Romeo Azcarate, Tom Gilliland (instructor), Bernabe Pelingon, Samuel Spears Jr., Michael Edwards, John Minor, (second row) Marcelo Solano, Rickie Zelaya, William Thomas, Claudio Romano, James Gasca, Eric Baliantz. (third row) Allen McKellips, Douglas Hall, Robert Gaudreau, Charles Abell, Donley Johnson, Muhiddin Awale and Larry Reed. Welding-Members of the engine department completing the welding course on October 14 are (from left, kneeling) Justin Lo Dico, Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Thomas ark Cates (instructor), Maurice Baptiste, Keseru, Charles Dunnavan , (second row Antoine Jennings, Tyler Harden and Clarence Langford. I ! i Oil Spill-SIU members completing the oil spill course on October 16 are (from left, front row, sitting) Lou Kusznir, Dwayne Marrero, Donald Bond, Freddie Cantreel, Frederick Hall, (second row) Ralph Guy, Ronald Rabon, Eric Taworski, Clayton Eley, (third row) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Donald Fromm, Michael Parks, Thomas Elkowitz, Jose Colon, Mark Bosse and Dennis Compton. Crane Maintenance -Receiving their endorsements from the crane maintenance course on October 9 are (seated) Tony Mohammed, (from left, standing) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Greg Abalos, Joseph Quintella, Manuel Cruz, Michael Kovach, Dan Hultgen, (third row) Ross Himebauch, Michael Main, Gregory Thomas and Michael Las Dulce. 26 Seafarers LOG QMED-Completing their QMED training on October 9 are (from left, kneeling) Kim Higgins, Brian Lu, (second row) Eric Martinez, Erik Bradshaw, Arthur Outlaw, Donald Lumpkins, Kenneth Wells, Sjarifudin Noor, (third row) Jeff Morris, Monte Pryor and Michael Veigel. Advanced Firefighting - Upgrading SIU members completing the advanced firefighting course on October 1 are (from left, kneeling) Nellie Jones, John Ellias, Kenneth Spivey, Klaus Tankersley, Larry Philpot, (second row) Stormie Combs (instructor), Milton Israel, David Dinnes, James Dixon, James Demouy, James Prather, David Kane, (third row) Arthur Machado, William Johnson, Glynn Metcalf and Jon Taylor. December 1997 �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL :. rt998 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following i§$!ie schedule f°'rcla§sek Jot.the firsfthree m6nths 6f 1998 adhe Se.~fa~r~y~~ey (.'~n9~b.e!~ Sc??<>l·o( Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for :¥atil,ime[r~foi(lg· ~n~ Ecfocati9n,in Piney Point, Md. (a schedule for the entire year may page 16 in this issue of the LOG). All programs are geared to improve the . be fQund j9b ~kill~ of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. ,. . Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, 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 wi11 begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. Please also note; the courses listed are tentative. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Lundeberg School may call the admissions office at. (301) 994~0010. .. on :· " ··:·:·.';_•, .. ··:·:~ Safety Specialty Courses Start Date of Course Date Completion Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) February 2 March2 March 30 March21 Basic Fi!efighting January 12 January 26 February 9 February 23 March 23 January 17 January 31 February 21 February 28 March 28 Advanced Firefighting January26 March 2 February 7 March14 Government Vessels January 26 March 9 March 3Q February 13 March27 April 17 Tankerm!ln (PIC) Barge February 16 February 20 Deck Upgrading Courses Radar Observer/Unlimited Start Date Date of Completion February 9 March 9 March6 April 3 January 12 March 23 January 23 April 3 March 2 April 10 February 21 April 18 · February 7 .March7 April 4 Water Suriival Recenli;cation Pioilra11Js . .:':sii'~cfut Able seam1'~if.~.~9?m~?!''''£.': :::'.:~;my.~rY ·~~.· · ··· · .· ·. tehniary:. :z~::'..·:::::~. ·:·2.: Date of Completion Date April 6 March3 April 3 Refrigeration Systems ..,.. & Maintenance March27 February 16 March3~ April 24 May8 March27 February 16 ··"'~,.~..,"""""".;.,".".·,. ,. ·. . . ·'··· Steward Upgrading Courses ..- If ~ _ February 20 May8 January 12 In addition, b~~ic voeatfonai 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. time Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COFY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z~·card as well as your Lunde berg School identification card listing the course( s) you have taken and completed. The admissions office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. COURSE Lakes Member March 6 English as a Second Language (ESL) _January 26 or Adult Basic Education (ABE) With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient UPGRADING APPLICATION D .. March30 January 12, January 26, February 9 · · February 23, March 9, March 23 Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ , IJig)l School Equivalency Program ..• )an~!ry~ i~, (GED) · General Education Courses . . $!!rt ~at~~ (>nly Deep Sea Member Date of Start Date BEGIN DATE END DATE Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#__________ Book# - - - - - - - - - - Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Department U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ LAST V E S S E L : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rating: _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? DYes Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Firefighting: Primary language spoken December 1997 D Yes D No CPR: -· Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ DATE DNo If yes, course(s) taken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D Yes D No Date On: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D Yes D No NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfally complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. 12197 Seafarers LOG 27 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS Seafarers Pension Plan - page 12 MCS Supplementary Pension Plan -page 25 SIU-Crewed ROIROs Slated for MarAd Awards Readiness Rate Reflects Resounding Resolve of RRF Crews Seafarers who sail aboard Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels know that the most important aspect of their job is summarized in one word: reliability. Because U.S. armed forces rely on RRF ships (among others) to deliver vital supplies, the RRF fleet has an important function . In fact, the performance of the civilian-crewed fleet literally can be a matter of life or death. During extended overseas missions that took place the past three years, two SIUcrewed RRF ships-the Cape Wrath and Cape Washington-demonstrated outstanding reliability, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd). As a result. they are scheduled to be recognized this month at a ceremony in Baltimore, where the crews of both ships will receive MarAd's Professional Ship Awards. MarAd reports that the Cape Washington maintained a 99 .5 percent readiness rate during the 1, 184 consecutive days of its prepositioning mission in Guam and the Persian Gulf. This means the vessel was fully operational for all but 6.5 of those days. Similarly, the Cape Wrath maintained a 99.8 percent readiness rate, as it was operational for all but 1.5 of the 981 consecutive days of its mission. "Both ships did a phenomenal job," said the MarAd spokesperson. "They kept the ships and materiel in excellent condition and responded well to everything." Docked in Baltimore, the Cape Wrath and Cape Washington are crewed by Seafarers intent on ensuring the vessels' readiness. GVA Davon Brown does his part to keep the Cape Wrath running smoothly. Operated by AMSEA, the roll-on/rolloff (RO/RO) ships returned to the U.S. this summer. These days, they are in reduced operating status (ROS) in the port of Baltimore. While ROS in the States naturally is more calm than a prepositioning mission overseas, Seafarers aboard the vessels understand they must ensure the Cape Wrath and Cape Washington can meet their four-day activation periods. That means paying close attention to detail, learning the nuances of the ships and doing whatever it takes to keep them prepared. "We basically do every type of maintenance you can think of, because we always have to be ready," says Bosun Tony Trikoglou, currently working aboard the Cape Wrath. "We keep up with the news, so we know the call could come at any time. And when the time comes that we're needed, we'll be ready." "In ROS, everybody really has to pitch in," observes QMED Carolyn Thifault, who sailed aboard the Cape Wrath during its most recent mission. Adds GVA Davon Brown, "We have a good crew that will do whatever needs to be done to keep the ship ready." QMED Bob Mulvaney has sailed aboard the Cape Washington at various times since the Persian Gulf War. "Even ROS is a lot of work," he notes. "It's still interesting, you can learn a lot, and we have a real decent crew. Plus we all know we have an important job." Cape Wrath crewmembers recently praised the culinary skills of Chief Steward Carlos Sierra, whom they credit with providing an excellent menu. QMED Taylor Clear joined the SIU 10 years ago in Baltimore. Recently he returned to Charm City when he signed on the Cape Washington. Keeping the Cape Washington crew well-fed is the focus for Chief Steward Michele Hopper. Bosun TonyTrikoglou, a 35-year member of the SIU, touches up a ramp aboard the Cape Wrath. 'We have to make sure everything is up to speed," says Electrician Pete Stein, checking a meter aboard the Cape Wrath. Aboard the Cape Washington, Bosun Bob Johnson commends the work of his shipmates. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1997 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TRANSCOM OFFICIAL REINFORCES SUPPORT FOR NATION’S FREIGHT CABOTAGE LAW SIU PENSIONERS TO GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS TOTE’S BARER PROPOSES SHIPBUILDING MEASURE FOR JONES ACT FLEET FAST TRACK SHELVED FOR NOW U.S. FLAG EXECUTIVE SEEKS CONSORTIUM FOR CARRIERS APL-NEPTUNE MERGER COMPLETED AOTOS RECOGNIZES SIU RESCUES AT SEA, SENATOR, SHIP EXEC. 1997 SAILING SEASON ON GREAT LAKES IS EXTENDED ORGULF BOATMEN APPROVE 3-YEAR PACT SPECIAL AB COURSE SCHEDULED FOR GREAT LAKES MEMBERS THIRD MARITRANS TANKER SETS SAIL SHIPBOARD TRAINING ENHANCES APPRENTICE CLASS NEW BEDFORD MEMBER MATOS LOSES LIFE IN OVERBOARD FALL SMPP BOOKLETS MAILED TO MEMBERS TOP-NOTCH WORKER REPRESENTATION EMPHASIZED AT STEWARD TRAINING FOR SUISUN BAY, CALIF. 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With more and more regulations governing mariners, the place for SIU members to turn is the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. The center and its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship provide hands-on training and classroom instruction for members sailing in all three shipboard departments. This helps enable Seafarers to earn new endorsements and advance their careers. The school also offers various academic studies aimed at boosting members' shipboard work. For 1999 course descriptions and a schedule for the first half of next SIU Crews Another Double Eagle Tanker -----------Page 3 It's Official: President Signs ·Extension for WWII Mariners -----------Page 2 aruttw from at sea and ashore Pages 10, 1s ii When Seafarer Grant Hult upgraded to AB, he wanted to motivate fellow members to likewise successfully complete the course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Hult chose an interesting means of appealing to his SIU brothers and sisters personalized Illinois license plates, pictured at right. These days, Hult sails with Great Lakes Towing, in the Chicago area. HOl!DAY GREETINGSe Beck Notice PageB �· President's Report The Need to Act Globally For the past few months, you have read stories in the Seafarers LOG about the ITF exhibition ship Global Mariner's dockings in the United States during its world tour. On this page is a story about the recently completed ITF Congress in which John Fay, Dave Heindel and Spiro Varras represented the SIU as delegates. And in almost every issue of the LOG, you will find an article on how the union's ITF inspectors-Varras, Edd Morris and Don Michael Sacco Thornton-are working to help foreign mariners gain what is rightfully theirs from unscrupulous shipowners and agents. Why is the SIU involved in these activities? Because the actions taken by the ITF against runaway-flag shipping affect each and every member! I don't have to tell you that there are some business people and companies who think the more profit they can make no matter the cost on people and material the better. These people have a philosophy of, 'I've got mine, the rest of you fend for yourselves.' Now, there is nothing wrong with making a doilar, as long as it's done honestly. Nobody operates a business just out of the goodness of their heart. They want and deserve to see a reward for their efforts. But what some people do to foreign seamen is not only inhumane, it is criminal. And if they can get away with it, then others will follow suit. That is why we work with the ITF in its efforts to expose the shipowners, manning agents and national registry services who tum their backs on the needs of seamen for food, safety and wages. In the world's most global industry, Americans cannot isolate themselves and let their brother and sister mariners fall prey to such outrageous tactics. Every time an ITF inspector arrests a ship because the crew has nothing to eat, has not been paid for half a year or lacks needed safety equipment, it sends a message that these owners and agents cannot get away with their horrendous tactics. The SIU stays involved to ensure the world's shipping standards are not lowered to meet the greed of these shipowners and agents. The SIU works with the ITF to raise the living and working conditions of the world's mariners, to help them increase their wages. As long as these substandard ships are allowed to carry cargo on the high seas, they remain a threat not only to the mariners who crew them but also to Seafarers whose job security is threatened because cut-rate shipping is available to those who don't care how their cargo is moved. The effort to stop runaway-flag shipping is never ending. The ITF hits been fighting it for 50 years and the SIU has been there working to end it as well. We have had an impact in increasing wages and improving working conditions aboard runaway-flag vessels. We hilve had in impact on port-state control and the inspe~tions they conduct when vessels tie up in their harbors. We have had an impact by pushing for stronger international regulations. Now the ITF's Global Mariner is drawing more attention to the problems of globali;iation. The more the public knows about what goes on at sea, the better the chances are that improvements will be made. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand to make it go away tomor· row. That is why the SIU is involved on the global level, to make sure someone is watching out for the interest of American mariners while standing up for seamen worldwide. Happy Holidays to One and All It is hard to believe we are almost at the end of another year. The SIU has enjoyed many blessings throughout 1998 with new ships, more jobs and growing educational opportunities at the Paul Hall Center. And we have so much more to look forward to in the coming year. decade and century. For those who are working and those fortunate to be with their loved ones-to each and every Seafarer and their family members -may this be a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Volume 60, Number 12 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org December t 998 The Seafarers WG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFI.rCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POS1MASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers WG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Daniel Duncan; Managing Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 1998 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. Z Seafarers LOii ITF Rededicates Organization Ta Fight Substandard Shipping SIU's Fay Remains Seafarers' Chairman At Federation's International Congress in India The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is expanding its quest to make the world's seas safer by announcing it will go after substandard national flag vessels as well as those flying runaway flags. The ITF declared its intent at its 39th Congress, the highest decision-making body for the London-based organization, in New Delhi, India. Among the other actions taken at the quadrennial event held October 29 through November 5 was the election of SIU Executive Vice President John Fay to a full fouryear term as chairman of the I1F Seafarers' Section. The SIU is one of more than 500 transportation-related unions belonging to the ITF. Member unions come from more than 125 nations. For 50 years, the IlF has combated the use of runaway-flag vessels by the world's shipowners. The ITF denotes these ships as being owned by a person or group from one country who registers the vessels in a non-traditional maritime nation in order to avoid the tax, labor, safety and wage laws of where the individual or companies are based. The crewoften from Asian nations like Sri Lanka and Indonesia-recruited to work aboard such ships are usually poorly trained, poorly equipped, poorly fed and underpaid by international standards. The I1F has documented some cases where a crew may go as long as one year without pay. Changing Trends Recenc1y. the global organiution has noted an alarming trend that some nations arc allowing their national-flag merchant fleets to lower their standards to those found among runaway-flag vessels. The organization stated the reason for the decline by these national operations is to make • SIU Executive Vice President and ITF Seafarers' Section Chair John Fay (left) confers with ITF Asst. Gen. Sec. Mark Dickinson during the 39th ITF Congress, which took place recently in New Delhi, India. their ships competitive in world trade. The ITF pointed out there could be special risks in trying to help crews aboard a substandard national-flag vessel as opposed to a runaway-flag. One concern deals with diplomatic relations because the I1F inspectors, who are located worldwide, would be working with nations rather than commercial operations. Therefore, the ITF will include on its list as substandard only those vessels that do not meet international safety and environmental standards and do not provide minimum international standards for the crew through benefits and wages. The organization will publicize the activities of such ships in the same manner it has done to bring shame to runaway-flag vessels. Campaign Successes In its report to the de1egates. the ITF 1isted several successes in the battle against runaway flags since its 1994 meeting. Among those are the doubling of inspectors around the world with more being appointed and trained; more than twice as many ships sailing under an I1F acceptable agreement; increased numbers of dock workers around the world involved in campaigns against substandard shipping; and improved dialogue between the organization and shipowners, bankers and others on how the conditions found aboard runaway-flag vessels affect them. It also noted the success its exhibition shii:>-the Global Mariner-has had on its 18-month tour of the world. (See related story on page 6.) Fay Elected As noted above, the SIU's John Fay was retained as the head of the Seafarers' Section, one of seven groups within the ITF. Delegates elected him by acclamation. Fay became chairman of the section in 1995 when then chairman, Andres Lindstrom of Sweden, stepped down . Fay had served as vice chairman since 1992. NMU President Rene Lioeanjie was elected a Seafarers' Section vice chairman for the North America region. Also elected to a full four-year term as the chairman of the Dockers' Section was John Bowers, president of the International Longshoremen's Association. American Maritime Officers President Michael McKay was named to the Seafarers' Section Fair Practices Committee. Masters, Mates & Pilots Secretary-Treasurer James Hopkins was appointed to serve on the committee's steering group. President Signs Veterans' Extension For World War II Merchant Mariners Veterans' Day has an all new meaning to the mariners who sailed in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet from August 16, 1945 to December 31, 1946. These civilians who crewed the Victory and Liberty ships, the tankers and the troop transports now are eligible to receive Department of Defense honorable discharges for their service to the country and be called World War II veterans. All of this is possible because President Bill Clinton signed into law the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 1998 on November 11. Congress had passed the legislation before it adjourned in October. Approximately 2,500 mariners are affected by this measure. The law extends the benefits of being a World War II veteran to a group of seamen who were arbitrarily left out when veterans• status was bestowed in 1988 on those who crewed America's merchant vessels from December 7, 1941 (when Pearl Harbor was attacked) to August 15, 1945 (when Japan surrendered). Members of the armed forces were declared veterans of World War II for serving from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946-the date President Harry Truman declared hostilities to be over. Yet, despite statements of praise from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and others on the brave and strategic role played by the merchant marine during the war, mariners were not extended veterans' status. The campaign to bring such recognition came to a head in January 1988 when the secretary of the Air Force, the branch of the services that oversees veterans' matters, awarded the status following an eight-year court battle. However, the announcement stated World War II veterans' status for merchant mariners would end nearly a year-and-a-half before the other branches of the service. Merchant marine veterans' groups joined with maritime unions, including the SIU, to lobby Congress for the extension. Bills were submitted in each Congress following the announcement, but they never got past the committee stage until .this year. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) pushed the latest measure in the upper body while Representative Lane Evans (D-Ill.) introduced the extension in' the House. Evans' bill eventually garnered 340 cosponsors before it was passed. "Even though the fighting was officially over, these mariners risked their lives sailing in waters filled with mines and other dangers," noted SIU President Michael Sacco. ''They strongly deserve this recognition from their country." December 11198 �SIU Crews 3rd Double Eagle SIU members last month sailed two Double Eagle tankers on their respective maiden voyages and also crewed a third such tanker, the Diamond Shoals, in Newport News, Va. The Diamond Shoals is expected to sail in the near future, possibly sometime this month. Operated by Interocean Ugland Management, the three vessels (including the Cape Lookout Shoals and the Nantucket Shoals) are built with double hulls in order to comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. They are named after old U.S. Coast Guard light ships. (See story on page 8.) Two more SIU-contracted Double Eagles are being built in Newport News and are slated for delivery in 1999. Bosun Jessie Thomas, a 30year member of the SIU, is part of the first crew aboard the Nan- tucket Shoals. "Everything's going smooth and we have a good crew," he stated as Seafarers busily prepared the ship for its first run. "With a new ship, of course, we're starting from scratch, so we're taking care of basic things. You check and double-check that everything needed is here." Thomas, who has sailed on a wide variety of ships, added that it is enjoyable working aboard a brand new vessel. "You always look forward to better working conditions when you go on something new. Everything is modernized, and that's always a plus," he said. Each of the Double Eagles is slightly greater than 600 feet long, with a beam of about 106 feet. Each can carry 342,040 barrels of cargo. Owned by Hvide Marine Inc., the tankers will carry petroleum products along the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. They were christened October 3 at Newport News Shipbuilding. Photo by Stu Gilman/Newport News Shipbuilding In November, SIU members crewed the Diamond Shoals in Newport News, Va.-the third Double Eagle tanker crewed by Seafarers. Steel Problems Abroad Affect Great Lakes Economy Layup of SIU-Crewed Vessels Remains on Schedule Briefly pausing for a snapshot while they prepare the Nantucket Shoals for sailing are (from left) GVA Isaac Amoah, Chief Cook David Valle, QMED Willie Franks and Bosun Jessie Thomas. Supporters Continue to Speak Out for Jones Act The nation's freight cabotage law continues to draw strong sup· Port from Congress nnd the miliUu}r. Speaking during the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) award ceremony in New York on November 13, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) reiterated his unqualified support for the Jones Act. A few weeks earlier, U.S. Army Lt. General Roger G. Thompson Jr., the deputy commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), wrote the chair of the Senate Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee that his agency opposes "any change in the law." The support for the Jones Act, part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, comes immediately following the adjournment of the 105th Congress in which several bills were offered to amend the law, but none passed. While in session, more than 240 members of the House (including Gephardt) from both parties became cosponsors of a resolution supporting the act, which states goods moved between two domestic ports must be carried aboard U.S.-flag, U.S.-built and U.S.-crewed vessels. In an article written by Peter Tirschwell and printed November 17 in The Journal of Commerce, Gephardt told the A01DS audience, ''We need to protect the Jones Act. I will continue, and I know a lot of my colleagues in both parties will continue, to fight to protect this critical piece of legislation. December 1998 )i!'"" , Lt. Gen. Roger TMmpscn Rep. Richard Gephardt "I wil1 always work to protect a strong merchant marine capability in our trade negotiations with other countries." Gephardt, a longtime supporter of the U.S.-flag fleet, also called for Congress to maintain its support for cargo-preference legislation. In his letter dated October 20 to Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Gen. Thompson reaffirmed TRANSCOM's solid support for the freight cabotage law. ''The Jones Act is vital to our national security and TRANSCOM supports the U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and U.S .-crewed requirements. These conditions ensure that our country has a ready pool of assets, mariners and an industrial base which are vital to preserving our national security.. . . I urge you to fully support the Jones Act and resist efforts to amend the law," Thompson stated. TRANSCOM is a combined effort of the nation's armed forces to oversee the movement of U.S. troops and materiel around the world. The subcommittee headed by Hutchison was considering a bill that would have allowed foreign-flag vessels to carry passengers between U.S. ports. The Texas senator also is a consistent supporter of the U.S.-flag fleet. Economic problems in East Asia and Russia are having a profound effect in the United States with respect to the steel industry and, specifically, with shipping on the Great Lakes. Because their economy is bad, no one in those countries is buying steel. Consequently, steel imports from Russia, Japan and, lately, Brazil are being dumped into the U.S. market, thereby causing a drastic cut in the output of the Great Lakes' enormous steel-making industry, lessening the demand for iron ore and resulting in slumping orders of ore shipments aboard SIU-crewed lakers. The foreign steel is being sold in the U.S. at below cost, thus violating international trade agreements while raising funds for their respective countries. American iron ore, mined pri· marily in Minnesota, accounts for nearly half the cargo (by weight) transported on the Great Lakes. Record high levels of dumped foreign steel in September already have pushed iron ore shipments on U.S. vessels down 7.8 percent compared to last September. "We're under an avalanche of dumped steel," said Glen Nekvasil, a spokesman for the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents the U.S. cargo fleet on the Great Lakes. "We haven't laid up any boats, but we may have to if this continues." (As this edition of the Seafarers LOG went to press, no early layups had been announced due to steel dumping or weather-related problems.) Pressure on the Administration Pressure on the government is one means of attacking the problem. Steelworkers President SIU VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley delivers words of support to local workers in the steel industry. George Becker and the Taking part in the chief executives of National Steel rally in ' several major steel Ecorse. Mich. are companies met with (above, from left) President Bill Clinton Michael Mizzi, Port Agent Tim November 5 to discuss Kelley and SIU ways to stop the Representative unprecedented volume Don Thornton and of dumping foreign his son, Shane. At steel in the United right is Field States. Repre5entative The "Stand Up for Todd Brdak. Steel" coalition (made up of 12 manufacturers and the United Steelworkers of America) has ers. SIU Vice President Great filed antidumping charges against Lakes Byron Kelley spoke at the Japan, Brazil and Russia. These gathering, which was supported unfairly traded imports, if annual- by approximately 5,000 other family members, ized, would equal about half of unionists, U.S. steel shipments for 1998, the friends and elected officials, including U.S. Reps. David coalition said. Carolyn Cheeks George Ryan, president of the Boni or, Lake Carriers' Association, also Kilpatrick and John Dingell, all asked for government support. He Democrats from Michigan. "We wanted to show our supsent a letter to the Great Lakes congressional delegation, seeking port for Steelworkers Local 1299 its support for resolutions calling and others who are being affected on the administration to defend by the dumping of steel," Kelley the American steel industry from told a Seafarers LOG reporter. "While the foreign dumping has dumped steel. "Our nation is being flooded not directly affected Seafarers, if with foreign steel, often priced nothing is done soon, we can see below the cost of production:· he it being a problem by fitout next stated in the letter. "In fact, during year." the past four months, steel imports Kelley did point out that some have been the highest in U.S. his- vessels which usually carry iron tory. This dumped steel is causing ore and taconite have been pickserious injury to the American ing up alternative loads, such as steel industry. Already we have salt, and delivering them to variseen layoffs, short work weeks, ous Great Lakes ports. He also production costs, lost orders and, said he knew of at least one small most recent, Acme Steel's filing steel mill in Michigan that has for protection under the bankrupt- been forced to close because of cy laws." the steel dumping issue. ' With regard to the regular winShowing Support ter layup of SIU-crewed vessels, Seafarers in the Detroit area Kelley noted the cement boats recently attended a rally in already are beginning to tie up. Ecorse, Mich. at the National Indications are, he added, that Steel Company to show support most SIU-crewed vessels will be for the steel industry and its work- in by Christmas. SealaretS LOG 3 �Seafarers Lend Support to Tacoma Steelworkers Seafarers were in full view at a recent rally, supporting the Steelworkers of Local 7945 in Tacoma, Wash. in their strike against Kaiser Aluminum. The company wants to cut employment levels at all five of its plants (Tacoma; two in Spokane, Wash.; Newark, Ohio; and Gramercy, La.), including 32 jobs at the Tacoma site. Kaiser also wants the right to contract out hundreds more jobs. Under Kaiser's new proposal, wages, pensions and health insurance benefits would not conform to industry standards (like those at Alcoa or Reynolds). Additionally, Kaiser's proposal of a five-year contract would lock the Steelworkers into a substandard agreement for five years with no hope of improvement. Among the Seafarers participating in the rally are (left photo) Gil Manipon and Bob Snow; (center photo) Ronnie "Woody" Woodruff, Bosun Vern Poulson and Kenny Clinton; (right photo) Crane Maintenance Electrician Jim McBride. Fire Fighting School Construction Continues Aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen A 1st Person View from the Top of the World "Bringing fuel to the frigid"that is the basis upon which Operation Pacer Goose was founded. Recently, the annual resupply mission of petroleum products to the U.S. Air Force Base at Thule, Greenland was carried out aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen. Like her sister ships, the Gus Darnell, Paul Buck, Lawrence Gianella and Samuel Cobb, the Matthiesen is operated under a long-term charter with the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). The Ocean Shipholding Inc. tankers routinely refuel U.S. Army, Navy, Air Poree, Marine Corps and Coast Guard bases throughout the world. The Thule base is located on the northwest coast of the largest island in the world-Greenland. It sits 695 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is locked in by ice nine months of the year. Ice conditions lessen a bit during the months of July, August and September when supply ships can reach the military base. The area is frozen over again by October. For Chief Steward Michael A. Pooler. this was his second time aboard the Matthiesen as it made its refueling run. In a recent letter to the Seafarers LOG, Pooler describes the voyage: 1 Unusually dry weather has facilitated construction of the Joseph SacM Fire Fighting and Safety School, located in Piney Point. Md. Some of the actual buildings had been partially finished as of late November, and construction was proceeding at a brisk pace. SIU m@mb@rs will tak@ basic and advanc@d fira fighting, watar survival, first aid and CPR, damage control and confined-space safety training at the six-building complex, which is part of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The facility will open in 1999. Smooth Sailing for Gosda "Operation Pacer Goose 1998 was, once again, a success. We began the long journey to the North Pole (Thule, Greenland) by following the Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Terry Fox as its blades cut through the thick, frozen ice. We saw icebergs and glaciers along the way. The cool fresh air was still as it hit your face but, surprisingly, it wasn't freezing. The bright sunshine, which burned 24 hours a day, warmed the atmosphere enough for me to wear only a jacket. "It was, in fact, beautifulscenery like you might see on TV, but this was real. "I even tasted water from an iceberg while touching one up close. Being inside the cavity of an iceberg was a heavenly experience. The water droplets tasted better than store-bought spring water. Just underneath the lifeboat I was in was a huge mass of 1 Paul Gosda, 65, shows off a cake baked for his retirement party aboard the American Republic. Gosda joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. and sailed in the deck department as an AB/wheelsman. He also is a veteran of the Korean War. Born in Plattsburg, N.Y., he resides in Windsor, Ontario (Canada} and will continue to live there in his retirement. 4 Seafarers LOG . .~ ·-.· ... · ·. • j; .. .. ·•.·.·· j·.••. . ..• · · ~.<. Icebergs were a common sight for crewmembers sailing to Thule, Greenland aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen. ice three times the size of what was on top of the water. It looked like I was in a diamond 1ce palace. What a rush! "The first time I was at the North Pole-two years agothree of the crew members told me they had seen a white polar bear on top of an iceberg. I personally didn't see it, but I do know there are polar bears in the regions of Greenland. I don't know when they appear; it's a certain time of year. It would have been nice to see one out here, since the only place I've seen one is in the zoo. This time nobody saw one. When you're in the Arctic waters, a trip is not complete unless you've seen a polar bear. Well, so much for this trip. "We were caught in a stonn on our previous trip to Thule-a storm that tore off the portside lifeboat, knocking out two portholes belonging to an AB. It made him jump out of bed, flooded his room and waterlogged whatever was on deck. That was too scary for anyone to fathom. This time the trip was calm and peaceful. "When we reached Thule Air Force Base and completed our chores, we rode a launch to shore. I and a group of co-workers caught a taxi on the short pier. We drove up a dirt road and then onto an asphalt road until we reached the "Top of the World Club." When we stepped out of the taxi, the first thing I shouted was "The world is mine!" It was then that I realized that I was literally on top of the world. "We walked into the club. There was a nice restaurant and a bar with every kind of drink you could imagine-including orange juice! Farther back was a minia1 ture discotheque that also served as a bingo hall and movie theater on other nights of the week. ''To me the Top of the World Club was the highlight of the island, and I met some great people. The base also has a clinic, PX 1 barber shop 1 gym with a full court basketball setup and lots of state-of-the-art equipment to work out on. "One disappointment was the phone setup. A person could only make one call to the States in the daytime because the lines had to be saved for personnel living there. We could use the phone at midnight, but since the last launch back to the ship was at 2330, we didn't get to make many calls. "When it was time to ·leave Thule for Killingsworth, England, we were at a standstill in the fog for three days. "For some people, one trip to Thule is enough. I did it twice. Call me a glutton for punishment? Nah sometimes certain things come with the job." 1 1 This was the second voyage to Thule for Chief Steward Michael Pooler, who sent the LOG this account of his most recent trip. December 1998 �Social Security Debate Faces Congress an Its Return AFL-CIO Continues Effort to Modify Successful Program to Benefit Working Families Although the 106th Congress will not be sworn in until next month, the national debate for a major issue the legislators will face when they get down to business already has begun. This month, the White House is scheduled to host a conference on how to prepare Social Security to meet the challenges of the next century. The conference will feature scholars, economists, retirees and average Americans to make sure Social Security remains vibrant and solvent for decades to come. In order that a vocal minority who wants to see the privatization of Social Security does not run roughshod in the media and with legislation, the AFL-CIO Executive Council put forward a sevenpoint plan in August. As laid out by the national labor federation, highlights of the plan include: • assurance that Social Security will continue to provide retired and disabled workers, dependents and survivors with a guaranteed monthly benefit, protected against inflation for life; • benefits not be subject to the whims of the market and never substitute private accounts for the core defined benefits now provided by the federal program; • a promise that the age when workers are eligible for early or full benefits will not be raised; • the continuation of Social Security to provide family insurance protection with benefits that cover dependent and surviving children and spouses in addition to disabled and retired workers; •the program to keep replacing a larger share of past earnings for low-income workers and to provide bigger benefits to workers who earned higher wages during their careers; and • a vow that government budget surpluses will be used to save the system first, rather than be used to provide tax cuts. In announcing the plan, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said the needs of working people must be addressed in the debate. He pointed out the federal program had a strong and dependable record of paying its benefits on time for more than 60 years. He then pointed out a major risk of privatizing the system includes not just the financial strain, but also the physical and mental toll it will take on working families . "It is time that the full truth be told about the high costs of privatization that America's working families will be forced to pay: retirement ages that are jacked up to 70 and deep cuts in guaranteed retirement and disability benefits, as well as significant reductions in Social Security's inflation protection," stated Sweeney. The AFL-CIO acknowledged some adjustments are needed in the system, but warned against those people-especially with ties to Big Business and Wall Streetwho are saying the program is in a state of crisis. In its current financial state, Social Security can fully meet its obligations until the year 2032. At ihat time, without any modifications, the system would have to cut benefits by 25 to 30 percent. Approximately 44 million people receive Social Security benefits. Almost one-third (14 million) are disabled or surviving family members. Established in I 935, the system was devised to provide a supplemental retirement income as well as to help those who are disabled or the family members left behind when a worker passes away. These still are the program's primary purposes. Today, nearly one retiree out of every five counts on Social Security as the only means of income. In fact, only one-third of private-sector retirees receive private pensions. And less than half of ALL working families have ANY retirement savings. In his State of the Union address last January, President Clinton declared I 998 should be used as a year to study the Social Security system so legislation could be presented in 1999 to make any needed changes. Sealarers' Relative Makes International News; Survives Hurricane Mitch at Se,a by Riding Log For two Honduran-born Seafarers at sea, the news they were receiving aboard their respective vessels was not good. Hurricane Mitch was devastating their homeland with strong winds and torrential rains. Day after day, for five days at the end of October, the storm battered the Central American nation as well as neighboring Nicaragua and EI Salvador. Floods and mud slides were wiping out communities and villages. Communications were cut off. Homes were being swept off their foundations or simply crushed in masses of moving dirt, debris and water. Roads and brkls~~ no longer e~listed . The exact number of people lost may never be known. As the Seafarers LOG went to press, the casualty count still was rising as it approached 15,000. Because of_the news reports, cousins Chief Cook Julio Guity and AB Victor Medina knew Hurricane Mitch was battering the town of Santa Rosa de Aguan, where their families lived. They had no means of contacting anyone in the coastal community, but what little they had heard was grim. Then, what both have described as 0 a miracle" occurred on the weekend of November 7-8: a family member had been found alive clinging to a log in the Caribbean Sea 50 miles from shore. Guity re-;eived a telex aboard the Patriot (operated by Intrepid Ship Management) from his family in the United States that his sister-in-law, Isabel Arriola de Guity. had been rescued. He informed the captain, who worked with the steward depart· ment member to allow him to sign 6ff when the tanker reached Wilmington, Calif. When he was back on the beach, a sister who lives in New York informed him his mother as well as his two sons also had survived the storm. They had stayed at the mother's house, which was still standing. The same could not be said for his house. It had flooded and was washed away. The other news Guity received was not good, either. He had lost two brothers, two sisters and their families. As for Medina, he received the news about his cousin as he was ending his re1ief tour aboard the Ovuuas New Orleans (operated by OSG Ship Managemenr). "It is a blessing char someone survived," Medina told a reporter for the LOG. "This has been just terrible." Once Medina was ashore, he learned his 79-year-old mother and 14-year-old niece overcame the storm and its flooding by tying themselves to an electrical pole for three days before they were rescued. "There has been nothing like this before," the deck department member stated of the disaster. Days at Sea • de Aguan Santa Rosa HONC>UR..A.S Julio Guity's sister·in·law was rescued six days after being swept off the top of her house in Santa Rosa and drifting 50 miles offshore. December 1998 The seafaring cousins then described what Isabel Arriola de Guity went through. (This account is supplemented by an article published November 10 in the Houston Chronicle, written by John Otis and Carl Horone.) The pair said Arriola, her husband (Guicy's brother) and their three children climbed on the roof of their Santa Rosa home to avoid the flood waters. Santa Rosa is on the Caribbean shore where the Aguan River empties into the sea. Medina noted about 20 inches of rain had fallen when "a big tidal wave came in. The river broke the town in half and the sea broke into the river." Guity's description added that "the water swept her and everybody on top of the house." According to the Chronicle, this took place on October 28. She tried to keep a grip on her 4year-old son, but was unable to do so. She recalled being swept under water and into the sea. The cousins said she made her way to a tree that was floating in AB Victor Medina (second from left) is presented with checks from the SIU, the Texas AFL-CIO and other labor groups to take with him to Honduras to help with recovery operations. With him in the Houston hall are (from left) Seafarers Mariano Guibara, Medina, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Julio Guity, Isabel Miranda and Faustino Castillo. the ocean and rode it for safety. She ate oranges and coconuts to survive. After ~ix days, she was spotted by a U.S. Coast Guard aircraft searching for a lost sailing schooner. The newspaper reported the plane dropped flares and soon a British helicopter plucked her from the tree, some 50 miles from shore. Guity talked with her a couple of days after the ordeal and described his sister-in-law as being "confused but fine." The paper stated she was dehydrated, in severe shock and suffering from hypothermia. Off to Help In the wake of this ordeal, Guity and Medina flew from Honduras on Houston to November 14. Thanks to the efforts of the SIU, the Texas AFLCIO and others. they brought some aid. "Mike Sacco, Dean Corgey and Jim McGee have been really nice to us during all this, Medina said. "We don't know what we are going to find, but we are going to spend a few weeks down there helping our families and others. We are going to live the reality," he added. Both members stated they were extremely grateful for the aid and support they and their fellow countrymen already had received :· But, they added, the people of Central America will continue to need help for a long time. "You never know when something like this will arise," Medina stated. Seafarers and their families wishing to help in the relief effort shou1d contact their Jocal charitable organizations (like the United Way or American Red Cross) or religious institution. International Travel Advisorf Issued .· As per instructions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), alt passengers traveling to any international destination requiring documentation must provide the air carrier with particular . details PRIOR lo departure. In order to facilitate the chec~ it i$ suggested passengers call the carrier or their travel consultant with the following information prior to departure: complete name as it appears on the document, passport or visa number, nationality, date of birth, home telephone number and a contact number of a friend or relative. Faifur.e to provide this information to the air carrier prio.r to c;leparture may seriously defay check·in procedures. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required for an travef outside the United States. It is the passengers' responsibility to check with the consulate or tourist office of the country or countrtes they plan to visit in order to determine the exact requirements. Seafarers LOG 5 �West Coast Dates Announced For ITF Global Mariner's Tour Following its highly successful tour of Atlantic and Gulf ports as well as San Juan, plans are getting started for the international exhibition ship Global Mariner to dock in U.S. Pacific Coast harbors next March. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has released the tentative schedule for the ship for early next year. West Coast locations include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ore. and Seatrlefracoma. Before departing Houston on November 12, the Global Mariner played host to thousands of Americans interested in learning more about the plight of mariners around the world. Newspaper articles and televised news reports announcing the ship's arrival in Baltimore, Savannah, Ga.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; New Orleans and Houston provided many more who could not visit the ship the opportunity to discover what runaway-flag shipping is all about. "Seafarers and their families know how others are being abused and mistreated around the world," stated SIU President Michael Sacco. "What this vessel has done with its displays and stories is open the eyes of all Americans as to the dangers at sea faced daily by the men and women who work on commercial ships." The Global Mariner is on an 18-month tour of the world. The British-flag vessel began its voyage in England on July 1. It sailed to several European ports before crossing the Atlantic to Canada and the United States. The converted bulker is working its way around South America's Atlantic ports before it navigates around Cape Horn and sails up the Pacific side of the continent. The rebuilt holds of the 20year-old ship now carry posters, photographs and displays detailing the plight of mariners who sail aboard runaway-flag ships. It also has a very graphic videotape Upcoming U.S. Dates for the ITF's Global Mariner Port Dates Los Angeles March 4-8 San Francisco March 9·22 March 24-29 Portland, Ore. Seattle March 30-April 6 Tacoma, wash. April 6·9 For more if"\formation about the ITF Global Mariner, cheek nttp://WWW.itf·Ship,orgt . ~· showing how quickly poorly maintained vessels have gone under, how fires aboard runawayflag cruise ships and ferries not only threaten the crew but also the passengers, and how tanker spills affect the environment. The 11F began its campaign against runaway-flag shipping (also known as flag of convenience shipping) just after World War II. The London-based organization composed of more than 500 unions (including the SIU) represents transportation-related workers from more than 125 countries. The ITF has been working hard to upgrade the working conditions, wages and safety of mariners aboard such ships. (Its Seafarers' Section is headed by SIU Executive Vice President John Fay.) Runaway-flag shipping refers to vessels owned by a person or corporation in one country who register the bottoms in a non-maritime nation (such as Liberia, Vanuatu, Panama and Cyprus) to avoid the wage, labor, safety and tax laws of the homeland. Management companies, generally from still another country, hire poorly trained (if they have any training at all) mariners from nations like Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Indonesia to crew these vessels. When they are paid, the crews receive subsistent wages. They have meager food rations, sometimes getting only one meal of Above, SIU members helped guide visitors through the exhibits aboard the ITF Global Mariner while the ship was docked in Houston last month. From the left are AB Steve Berschger, AB Sinclair Oubre and Safety Director Ed Kelly. Below, OMU Angel Figueroa points to one of the important themes of the exhibit: the plight of non-unionized seafarers aboard runaway-flag vessels. rice and beans. Mariners on these vessels often work without safety boots or proper clothing for the elements. Vessels many times do not have enough life preservers " or survival suits for the whole crew. While the Global Mariner's main message is to draw attention the problems faced by men and women at sea, it also was used in New Orleans to alert people in that area to the fact that workplace abuse can be found in the United States. The crew of the Global Mariner showed its solidarity through several actions with the working men and women in the Avondale (La.) Shipyard who still seek their first contract after voting more than five years ago for union representation. The AFL-CIO has pointed out When Wil\ 'lou ioi11 your un\on1 that Avondale workers earn on average almost one-third less than other U.S. shipyard workers with U.S. Navy contracts. The facility also has the worst health and safety record of any such facility with Navy contracts, according to the AFL-CIO. There is no admission charge to board the Global Mariner. The local SIU union halls, as well as the Seafarers LOG, will offer more details on the ship's West Coast tour as they become available. 'Mama Theresa' Price Touches Lives of All Who Know Her .. · ·~:. Above, six:·year·old Brandon Hal· stead can tell you what a special perMn Mama TMreea is. Below, Mama invites some of the unlicensed apprentices to attend church with her. 6 Seafarers LOG In her nearly 26 years at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Theresa Price has seen many changes at the Piney Point, Md. facility, both in terms of the physical lay· out and with regard to the many entry-level students and upgrading Seafarers who have passed through its doors. But what did not change in those 26 years was ·Mama Theresa's" devotion to each and every person who passed her way. She was always ready with an ear to listen, a heart full of understanding and a word of encouragement, stated numerous people who worked with her. Prii;e began working at the school on November 18, 1972 and officially retired April 30, 1998. (However. she still may be found daily at the school, checking up on everybody.) Her title of "Lead Person" was somewhat ambiguous, but basically she worked in the dining room as a waitress and cashier. In reality, however, she is much more than that. Grace Freeman (who sent an article of praise and the accompanying photos) first met Mama Theresa in 1984 when her husband, QMED Mark A. Freeman, was upgrading at the school. The hotel was brand new at that time, and Freeman and her children went to Piney Point to visit him. It was then, she noted, that "I became aware of the wonderful woman Mama Theresa is and has always been. She has a heart as big as Texas and she is willing to help anyone she possibly can." Freeman added that Mama Theresa often invited the trainees to go with her to church on Sundays. She was concerned that they be prepared spiritually as well as academically for when they boarded a ship. The trainees are like her own children, observers noted. Mama is always willing to listen to someone's problems, give them a word of encouragement, a pat on Mama Theresa gives words of encouragement to upgrading Seafarer Stephen Stukes to make use of his talent in art. the back, and talce them under her wing. She puts people at ease. Freeman said, "I felt more comfortable when I knew she would be at the school when my son, Reece, came through as a trainee-and so was he! He remembers her very well and said he did not know how he would have gotten through the program had it not been for Mama Theresa." Freeman also has brought her grandson, Brandon Halstead, with her when visiting her upgrading husband. Six-year-old Brandon has come to love and adore Mama Theresa, too, and "loves the hugs he gets from her." Freeman concluded that "Mama Theresa may not hold a title like Mother Teresa, but being given the title of 'Mama' over the years is an affectionate designation she acquired from the many classes of trainees who have come through the Lundeberg School and from the many young lives she touched. There's no doubt in my mind that if you were to mention Mama Theresa's name to someone who has been at Piney Point, I'm sure they would say, 'Oh, yes, I know Mama,' and the exchanging of stories would begin." Grace Freeman met Mama Theresa in 1984 and most recently saw her when Freeman's husband was getting his LNG recertification at the school. December 1998 �Two SIU Crews Honored At Annual AOTOS Dinner The crews aboard two SIUcontracted ships were recognized at an awards dinner in New York last month for going beyond the call of duty for their actions in helping other mariners in distress during the 1997 calendar year. Presented with Admiral of the Ocean Seas' (AOTOS) Mariners' Plaques were the crews of the Sea-Land Navigator and the Global Link. The annual event sponsored by the United Seamen's Service spotlights the deeds and accomplishments of the u_s.flag merchant fleet, im;luding resc:ues at sea that require extraordinary effort in order to succeed, as well ns individuals within the maritime or political ~l"Jmmunity for cheir lifetime acMmpli~hments promQting the industry. Receiving the 1998 AOTOS award~ fl"Jr their work wichin the U.S.-flag community were SeaLand Service President and CEO John P. Clancey and Farrell Lines Chairman and CEO George F. Lowman. The Sea-La.nd Navigator and the Global Link were two of six ships to receive a Mariners' Plaque. On December 11, 1997, the Sea-Land crew spotted a small vessel going down off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea. The events unfolded in 50-knot winds and 15- foot seas. As the Sea-Land Navigator approachc;d, the sinking vessel exploded. A life raft carrying 12 survivors was spotted. The SeaLand ship made three attempts to rescue the survivors but they could not grasp the vessel's heaving lines. The Sea-Land Navigator senc a distress call for a rescue craft and helicopter. Despite rolling violently, the containership stayed on the scene until the rescue team arrived and safely removed the 12 from the sea. Meanwhile, the Tyco-operated Global Link received its award for rescuing two fishermen 30 miles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf as dusk approached on May 19, 1997. A lookout sighted the pair waving frantically while attempting to balance themselves on what was left of their boat's hull. The cable ship changed course and launched a rescue boat to rescue the two. Once aboard, the pair said they had been adrift for seven hours in shark-infested waters and had watched other ships sail past them. Presenting the plaques to representatives for the ships were U.S. Maritime Administrator Clyde Hart and retired U.S. Representative Helen Delich Bentley. Clancey and Lowman accepted their awards from House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), who took the opportunity to reaffirm his strong support for the U.S.-flag fleet. (See related story on page 3.) Clancey has worked with SeaLand for 28 years, starting in sales and moving up through the ranks. In 199 I. he was named president of the largest U.S.based ocean carrier with approximacely l 05 vessels and 200,000 containers in U.S. and foreign trade. The head of Sea-Land told the nearly 900 in attendance that the The Seafarers LOG captured its first first-prize award in competition with other labor publica· tions in more than a decade for the paper's three-page story on the initial 30 years of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, published August 1997. The award, as well as two others presented to the LOG, were issued by the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA), an AFL-CIO organization which provides support to international, national, regional and local union publications and web sites. More than 900 publications belong to ILCA. Entirled "30 Years of Progress," the story captured the top prize in the Best Institutional Profile, Achievement in Labor History category for articles published during the 1997 calendar year. In the documentation accompanying the award, the judges (which included public relations and graphic specialists, staff from The Washington Post and fellow labor communicators) called the article, "A picturesque and informative account of the development of the Harry Lundeberg School, a maritime training site; tells how the curriculum of the Lundeberg School reflects the work culture of the sea." The LOG received a second prize in the Best Human Interest or Biographical Profile, Achievement in Labor History classification for its May 1997 retelling of the 1975 capture by Cambodian rebels of the SIUr;rewed SS Mayaguez_ The final prize presented to the LOG was in the field of Best Original Photograph. Used on the front page of the May 1997 issue, the picture shows ABs Derrial Moore and Butch Morris on the deck of the Gulf Star rescuing a fisherman off the coast of Guadeloupe. Moore sent the pho- tos to the LOG with his firsthand account of the rescue. The LOG has a long history of publishing photographs shot by Seafarers of their fellow crew members at work. Altogether, 1,682 entries from 167 publications vied for awards offered in 10 different categories. Publications competed with newspapers and journals of similar circulation and style. The staff of the Seafarers LOG includes Daniel Duncan, communications director; Jordan Biscardo. managing editor; Deborah A. Hirtes, associate editor/production: Bill Brower, art; and Jeanne Tex.tor, administrative support. Posing with their AOTOS awards are Farrell Lines Chairman and CEO George Lowman (left) and Sea-Land President and CEO John Clancey (right). Between them is House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, who presented the awards. U.S.-flag fleet needs to continue with the innovations that made it the model for others to follow. He pointed out 96 percent of the world's cargo now moves via containers. 'This industry has served the world very well. Labor and its leadership have been a strong component of this excellence to help us," Clancey stated. He called for continued support for the Jones Act (the nation's freight cabotage law) and for military sealift capabilities. Lowman came aboard the family-owned Farrell Lines in 1978 as chairman and CEO after serving on its board. He had been a trial attorney prior to then. In his remarks, Lowman also pointed out how the American merchant fleet had been at the forefront in modernizing the industry and called for continued efforts to lead the way into the next century. Crowley Seafarers Deliver Cranes in P.R. The port of San Juan, P.R. still is feeling the aftereffects of Hurricane Georges, but shipping recently got a boost when two wrecked cranes were replaced in San Juan Bay. SIU members sailing aboard Crowley tugs brought the Sea-Land cranes (including the one pictured at right) from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Two other cranes in San Juan await replacement. Overall, Georges caused about $1. 7 billion in damage in Puerto Rico. » Union Will Provide LOG Receives First Prize in Basic English Tests Labor Press Association Contest To Help Meet Regs December 1998 This is a portion of the award-winning article on the 30th anniversary of the Lundeberg School, published in the August 1997 Seafarers LOG. In accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations stemming from the 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for mariners (STCW) as well as the International Safety Management Code (ISM), the SIU soon will administer basic English tests for Seafarers. Members will take the exam- a basic reading test-when registering for a job. Seafarers who have successfully completed a course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (within an as-yet undetermined time period) will be ..grandfathered" for this requirement and therefore will not need to take the test. Further details will appear in upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG. The regulations are explained in Title 46, ·· Part 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. They relate to ship-specific familiarization. For example, as spelled out in Coast Guard navigation and vessel inspection circular No. 4-97, ship operators "must provide written instructions to the master that documents the policies and procedures to follow with respect to all newly employed or newly arrived vessel personnel." Work Starts on New Orleans Hall Renovations are under way for the new union hall (shown above) for New Orleans-area members. Located on the West Bank at 3911 Lapalco Boulevard in Harvey, the facility is approximately 15 minutes from the present Jackson Avenue hall. It is expected to be open for business in early 1999. Improvements also are taking place in the Norfolk, Va. hall. Seafarers LOG 7 �Double Eagle Names Have Proud History Just as the lightships of old served as beacons to mariners and warned of potential danger, the SIUcrewed Double Eagle tankers-named after those lightships-today provide an extra margin of protection against environmental damage. The early Roman empire made use of patrolling vessels with signal lights (usually a fire carried at the masthead), and English captains utilized lightships (hanging two ship's lanterns from a cross arm) in the 1700s, but it was not until 1819 that the first U.S. lightship contract was awarded as an aid to maritime commerce on the Chesapeake Bay. le proved so successful that within a year, four additional lightships were commissioned, marking dangerous shoals in the Chesapeake. The first true lightship-anchored in the open sea instead of in a bay or inlet-entered service in 1823 off the shoreline of Sandy Hook, N .J. From 1820 to 1983, 116 lightship stations were established by the United States at one time or another, the peak occurring in 1909. But nearly 20 years later, 68 of those stations had been discontinued-considered unnecessary and replaced by permanent lighthouse structures or buoys or taken over by Canada. And by 1939, when the Coast Guard was given the controlling reins to all aids to U.S. navigation, there were only 30 lightships still at work. The number of lightship stations continued to decline steadily. In 1983, America's lightship era came to an end when the Nantucket Shoals Ughtship was replaced by a large navigational buoy. The "History of U.S Lightships," a publication of the Coast Guard Historian's Office and the Internal Relations Branch, describes how lightships satisfie.d many requirements. They could be moored in shallow water, stationed in deep water, and be readily repositioned to suit changing ne.eds. They C()Uld serve as day beacons, light platforms at night1 SQUOQ $ignal stations in times of reduced visibility ~nd around the cloclc as transmitters of bearing- and distance-finding el~tte>nic signaH. The article atso noted, however, rhe initially miserable conditions aboard the lightships. Poor hull design caused violent rolling and pitching, crew accommodations were inadequate, food was mon«:ltoa nous, and tours of duty consisted of two four-month stints separatoo by shore leave. Officers and crews often were made up of farmers and other non· mariners. There was no standardization aboard lightships and the beacons of many were quite limited. There also was no uniform system for identifying these floating aids. All this changed when Congress became aware of the problems and carrie.d out an investigation in 1851. The outcome of that report le.d to the formation of the Lighthouse Board the following year. This was a ninemember committee composed of officers of the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers and civilian scientists. In addition, George Putnam was named commissioner of lighthouses. Under his leadership, professional performance by all employees was demanded, and he was responsible for remedying the long-standing problems of pay, living conditions, benefits, and a safe working environment. From 1939 until the end of the lightship era in 1983, the high standards of professionalism and technology introduced by the Lighthouse Service were carried forward and improved upon by the Coast Guard. Scientific advances in hull design produced more stable vessels, diesel engines helped a captain keep the vessel into the wind for greater stability, creature comforts (radio, television, libraries), were upgraded, food quality was improved and a seaman's tour was eventually reduce.d to approximately 30 days. Still, it was not an easy life aboard a lightship. The vessels and their crews were exposed to many hazards. Storms battered many of the ships, tearing them loose from their moorings or ripping off ventilators and hatch covers. Minor bumps, sideswipes and more serious collisions and sinkings also took their toll. Still others were sunk by shell fire. In 1918 off the coast of Cape Hattaras, N.C., the Diamond Shoals Lightship #71 was sending out a radio message warning of the presence of a Gennan submarine which had just sunk a passing freighter. The sub, provoked by the lightship's warning, surfaced and, after allowing the 12-man crew to abandon ship, sank it with shell fire (but not before 25 Allied ships had received the radio message warning). In many cases, the remaining lightships were replaced by offshore light platforms or large navigational buoys, all offering considerable savings in terms of manpower, construction and maintenance costs. A number of the old vessels were sold to other countries for use as lightships. Some were used as floating clubhouses by various organizations, but a majority ended up as scrap. Nineteen of che vessels still remain. the three oldest built in 1904. Most of them are still afloat, restored for use as museums or exhibits. TwCJ §erve as floating restaurants and C>r\e i§ in use in the charter trade. While there is no future for lightships. chey are part of the maricime heritage-a heritage that will never be forgotten, especially now that their names are once again paint.00 on the hulls of new cmriers, sailing those proud names across the oceans of the world. Twins Still Doing Great Nearly 19 Yea.rs l,ater January 6, 1980 was a special day for Boatman William and Joan Peterson of Seminole, Fla. It was the birth of their first child, David. But then one minute later, Richard made his presence known as well. The couple quickly realized what a good medical policy they had with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The twins were born premature and required special medical assistance. The bill for the 28-day stay in the hospital came to more than $45,000. An article about the boys appeared in the August 1980 Seafarer LOG which included part of a letter written by Mrs. Peterson to the SIU to thank the plan for all its help. "My husband William 'Pete' Peterson is an Inland member and works down South. We were recently blessed with our first children, a set of beautiful twin boys. As twins usually are, they were premature and complications set in. They were rushed from the hospital where they were born to Children's Hospital, where it was touch and go for quite some time. They were confined for 28 days. "The overall bills for their delivery, follow-up confinement and care amounted to around $45 1 000. What would we have done without the SIU Welfare Plan? ''The twins are doing great, the bills are aJl paid and we can only gratefully say a big nal justice academy at St. Petersburg (Fla.) Junior College. He currently is captain of Explorer Post 900 with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department and president of the Florida Association of Police Explorers. David is employed by Walgreens Pharmacy and is studying to be a pharmaceutical techni- THANK YOU." cian. Now, nearly 19 years later, Peterson, who retired in May 1989, sent the LOG an update on his sons. They graduated from high school in June 1998 and are still "doing great." Richard is enrolled in a crimi- "Needless to say," wrote Peterson (who worked for Interstate, Sonat and Maritrans before retiring), "Mom and Dad are very proud of both boys and still thank the SIU for all their help." Notice to Etnployees Covered by Union Agree111ents Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD a~~i~ts employees by representing them in all aspects of their employment 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 collective bargaining activities and employee representation services. In addition to these expenditures, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts such as organiz:ing, publications, political activities, international affairs and community services. All of these services advance the 'merests 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, AGLI- WD about their rights and obligations concerning payment of union dues. This notice contains information which will allow you to 1,mderstand the advantages and benefits of being a union member in good standing. It also will provide you whh detruled information as to how to become; an aioncy foe payor. An agency fee payor is an employee who is not a member of the unjon but who mec;ts 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 Internacional Union, AGLIWD. J. Benefits of Union membership - While non-members do receive material benefits from a union presence in their workplace, 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 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 proposals 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 $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year or $75.00 (seventy-five 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 arrangements, individuals B Seafarers LOG are obligated to make payments co the union in the fonn of an agency fee;. The fee these employees pay is to support the core representational services that the union provides. These services are those related to the collective bargaining process, contract adminisiration 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 meetings with employers and employees. Union services also include representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, grievance 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;, log-islative activities and political affairs. d. Amount ofagenq /ee -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 1997 calendar year, the fee cost associate.cl with this representation amounts to 63.06 precent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee base.cl upon the dues would be $189.18 (one hundred eighty-nine dollars and eighteen cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 1999 calendar year. This means that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 1998 and November 30, 1999 will have this calculation applied to their 1999 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2000, your objection must be received by December l, 1999. 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union's expenses during 1997. 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 deduction beginning in January of each year, you must file by the beginning 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 calendar 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representation activities, an objector sha1l have 45 days to submit a challenge 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 determine.cl 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 arbitrator 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 continuing support. Sincerely, David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer December 1998 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1998 *TITTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A CIBM B CIBM C TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port s 13 16 20 5 Honolulu 18 DECK DEPARTMENT 17 . 6 10 s 2 4 6 Baltimore ••••••.•••••.•••Thursday; January 7, February 11 9 13 8 0 4 1 5 2 4 6 4 6 5 2 3 6 Duluth ...................... Wednesday: January 13~ February 17 12 9 9 18 18 9 2 8 9 ·l :0 1 127 .} 1 0 55 :P.hi.lad,(1.lpbia. . 1~:aium6itf ·: ;:.: :. : Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ,;-.1;<. 20 18 9 5 9 11 5 8 6 12 7 6 6 5 8 0 11 .o 0 l 1 I I 154 107 HoooJulu •••••....•.••.•..Friday; January l5t February 19 7 .'' ~u~o~ ..~................~onday: 4 12:· ~. •t:halts,f t:reaffd by Pnmk1111'f)ay holi~ 2 2 2 7 3 41 14 8 3 7 4 7 13 3 2 1. 0 0 80 40 2 0 357 175 0 88 aniiacy 7~ February 11 ·/''iy: January 6~ February 10 3 t· 6 7 4 3 6 9 Jacksonville :San Frandsco Wilmington 13 12 5 12 8 4 Tacoma Puerto Rico 12 4 3 8 3 3 2 0 2 ~ 3"'''""•''"-'"'"'- ,... 7 10 2 2 7 9°" 5 I5 2 6 5 0 3 4 7 2 0 25 . , y;.January 14. February 18 2 5 3 January 11, Tuesday: February 16* 3 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 7. 2 Port '.N,ew York · Reliefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Cl1m A CIBM B Class C 8 16 7 Trip 4 7 6 1 2 0 66 84 5 l 2 0 9 6 -~---.,, 5 3 5 0 1 2 5 7 6 8 2 0 3 2 0 3 10 28 18 Tacoma ·············~·····Friday~ January 22, February 26 WiIIIliJlgtq,n .............Tuesday: January 19* 8 17 4 13 3 3 8 0 3 2 0 26 0 0 0 0 20 38 170 103 Monday: February 22 Personals STEWARD DEPARTMENT ALWASEEM ABDULLA Please contact Keith Innes in San Diego at (619) 2 578-6852. 3 0 3 4 6 CARLOS H. CANALES Your brother, Modesto, is living at 140 Gil Dr. #5, San Benito, TX 78586-4108,· telephone (956) 3998244. Please 16 2 2 1 0 0 8 2 7 DENNY RAY LOUIS 2 Please call mom and Don at (706) 290-1906 or write us at 101 S. Division, Apt. A, Rome, GA 30165. You may call collect. This is not an emer- I IO '"· 3 0 gency. () Port New.York Philadelphia 131 37 6 109 fi O ·22 12 5 17 3 0 2 2 38 1 0 57 229 13 0 0 9-=:· . 6 9 2 2 1& 14 ·o Totals All Departments 488 391 5 0 31 0 3 63 6 2 44 0 117 391 328 1 0 130 216 0 0 11 ..... ·.. l~ . 13 12 8 7 8 27 2 5 0 0 105 0 0 0 86 233 213 175 175 842 569 340 ... 0 0 9 ... 2 0 l . *''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. December 1998 •An article in the November issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly listed the address to which World 91 9 0 16 0 2 11 ' I "'' '::·:· . : 23 . 0 ' 12 " 2 1J . Corrections 1 21 .:·.. 25 : . 2 3 4385. 0 2 0 0 ' l. Anyone with information on Donald Frances Peterson, born in 1935 and sailed in the engine department from California, please contact his daughter, Michel Peterson, at P.O. Box 90913, Henderson, NV 89009; or telephone (702) 565- .. '·':'' 28" 0 . .::: '" J 2 2 DONALD FRANCES .PETERSON 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT !~!~mRffi.: :.:·.:::.£::.":" :·~:,.:/J·. · Norfolk Mobile 10 get in touch with him. War II merchant mariners newly qualified for veterans' status under the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 1998 may send their completed applications for honorable discharges. The correct address is: Commanding Officer National Maritime Center (NMC-4A) 4200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 510 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 • The new Double Eagle tankers are operated by lnterocean Ugland Management and owned by Hvide Marine, Inc. • An article in the October issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly listed the title of Maritrans G.P., Inc. President John Bums. Seafarers LOii 9 �• HOLIDAY GREETINGS .. The holiday greetings ayyearing on this yage and continued on yage 15 were written by seafarers, yensioners, friends and family members. They are listed in a~habetical order by the name of the individual sending the message. The self(nrers LOG joins with those ayyearing below in eitendtng season's greetings to all Seafarers and their families. To Lito G. Acosta Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for all your love and support over the years. Life, for the past I 6 years, has been wonderful, and I am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you. Happy anniversary. I love you. Forever, Minda (Acosta) To all my shipmates and SIU brothers and sisters - also to Juan Rochez and Trawn Gooch Now it is here, that time of year. I could not be with you, I had to be here. Christmas has found me, away from my home. I'm at sea, and could not call on the phone. So whatever you're doing on this Christmas Day. I'm thinking of you, now I am away. So I'll write you this poem and send it along. To let you know I'll be home before long. So have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I wish I could be with you ... But ... I had to be here. Albert W Austin Jr. To Becky Sleeper Happiest of holidays - and peace and prn~pcrity in the coming year for our "Orgulf Ang~l" and your family and staff. Nancy Avery To ell Orgulf Cook5 H~r~·~ wishing you all a very Mi:rry Christmas and peaceful rivers and pleasant crews for the coming year - and Bon Appctit! Nancy Avery To David Hou§@ Merry Christm~~ "Little BrDther." Here's wishing yoJ,J smooth sailing for the coming year. Hoping all your Chriscmas wi~hes: come tru~! Nancy Avery To Carmine Barbati Merry Christmas to the best, most wonderful seafaring husband and dad in the whole world, wherever you may be. All our Jove, RoseMary, Jimmy and Racht:l Barbati To Princess Mary Ow@n (1 o y~ars old) Princess Mary, I hope this will be a super great Christmas and a great New Year, and that all your grades will be good ones. Love yoJ,J bunches, Uncle Kojak ( RtJyce Barrell) To Captain Arne Bjorrsen A lot of good things have happened since we sailed on the la Salle (1952). Best to you and your family at Christmas time. Neal Cairns To Bill, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley We hope this Christmas is a merry one and a year that will bring good health and happiness to all of you. Your loving family, Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Mary Lee, Bruce and Bobby To Ronald K. Carraway in the Philippines We hope you and your family have everything you hope for - and more during these holidays. With all our love, happy holidays! Gary R. Carraway and family 10 Seafarers LOG To Gary R. Carraway in Kentucky Daddy, we love you very much, and we know that you work really hard so that you can take care of us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John, Ben and Alex Carraway To Gary R. Carraway Hang in there, remember our goals and just keep marking those days off. Remember that I love you and so do our boys. Happy holidays! Lori A. Carraway To all active and retired Seafarers I wish you all the best holiday season ever and a most prosperous new year. Willie Cichocke To fellow Seafarers Happy holidays, brothers and sisters. Kelly Doyle To Mrs. Ethel Smith Thank you for being there. When going to sea, I couldn't be there much, but Casey and I love you, not only today, but 3-6-5. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Birthday. Love always, Henry and Casey Edwards To Brian Hulstrom nnd family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope to see you guys soon. Chris Edyvean To Teodora E~tigoy Honey, wishing you the best Christmas. Hoping that I'll be with you and Sandy. Rachel and John . I love you all! Love, Silver Escigoy To Sal Aquia Happy holidays to you and your family. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Terry and Barbara Frank/in & f amity To Laurel and Mark Hi honey. Hope Santa was good to you and Mark. Love you, see you soon. Charles Garvey To all S~afarers Holiday greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Rose and Addie Hunt To Carole and Marc lsenstadt Here's hoping you are both well and enjoying the holiday season. You're always in my thoughts. See you soon. Love to midnight. Brian/Daddy (lsenstadt) To Michael Sacco and family Merry Christmas and the best m the coming new year. Flattop (William Kojlowitch) To my good friends, Jack Caffey, Michele Nardo, and the staff in the port of NewYork Best wishes for a great holiday season. Flattop (William Kojlowitch) To everybody at Piney Point and HQ Season's greetings-Happy New Year! Flattop (William Koflowitch) -ttL• To all friends of the sea I see me with you, in heart as a whole; nurtured and as if mixed in a bowl. You and I are contented for what we can do. We'd say there's still so much more we can do; it will always be there; we want to be there too! It serves us so sweetly this life! As if mixed with two of our hands. As everyday sunshine glows luminously over land and sea. Once in a while there's a sadness that bleeds; a pounding, a shiver; a warning to take heed. It is a time when there's darkness, and yet we clearly see; for it is beyond my vision; to have been blessed ... with thee. If I should ever think of these special ones, forever, never to see again. May the Lord take me, instead of those special friends. Joseph A. Jauregui To Fred nnd Charles Jensen Wishing my husband and son a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. I miss you both very much and think of you both every day. Sending you all my love for this holiday season and forever. Sandra Jensen To my husband, Amir Finally, we did it. We got married! Merry Xmas, hon, and Happy New Year. I'm counting the days 'til you'll be home! Miss you. Love always, your wife, Irma (Kasim) To Arthur Norman Sjaastad Season's greetings. John G. Katsos To all our shipmates and officials. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We especially wish George McCartney a wonderful retirement. God bless you all. Percy and Dottie Lawson Kennedy To Melody, Caroline and Rachel Kinney Merry Christmas and many, many more. Love, Leo (Kinney) To Lee Hardman Dad, I can't wait to celebrate my first Christmas with you. I love you very much. Your son, Kailan (Hardman) To all th@ crew on the dredge Long Island Merry Christmas! Leo Kinney To Lee Hardman Lee, this will be the best Christmas ever, because we'll be spending it together. Wishing you much happiness in 1999. Love, always and forever, Shari (Hardman) To my wife, Connie I hope our holiday will be a merry one and that you are able to spend cime with our daughters. My love and thoughts are with you. Phil ( Kleinebreil) To Seafarers worldwide I want to wish you a great holiday season. You are my favorite people. May God bless you all. Hubert "Red" House To Jessica, Amy and Heather A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. I'll be thinking of each one of you. I love you and miss you. Dad (Phil Kleinebreil) To my shipmates aboard the USNS Kane and all Waterman Steamship Co. vessels Happy holidays to all. Willard Huggins To the crew of the dredge Long Island May you all have a happy holiday and the years ahead be prosperous - with smooth sailing. Captain Phil Kleinebreil To Ted Donely Jr., Neil Turner and Lester Farmer I hope you and your families have a safe and wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. Your friend, Tony Joe Layne To Joel Lechel Though you may be far away, I know you're always here. Your presence is nearby. Thank God you'll be home this Christmas. I can't wait! Your girl, Tuffy II. P.S. Happy 4Qlh birthday, Daddy! Harper Lechel To Kasandra and Harper Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Baby girl is gonna love Christmas. You both keep me going. Let it snow! All my love, Joel Lechel To the crew and officers on the Sea· Land Producer To a great bunch of seagoing brothers and sisters: Feliz Navidad. Your bosun, Joel Lechel To my Seafarers family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 1999. And a special holiday wish to Mr. Fernando G. Saundra Leonard To Donald S. Ling and sons To my father and brothers whom I love very much: Happy holidays to you and your families. May you all have many, many more. David J. Ling To Jack Klohn Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and. your family. May we all have many, many more. Dave Ling To Phil Kleinebreil and family I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. May there be plenty more to come. -tj M• David Ling To Lester Hoffman on the Liberty Sun It's a lonely time to be away from your family. Have a safe trip. We'll be thinking about you. Barbara and Arthur Machado To Linda Thompson and Martha Carr Thank you for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Season's greetings to you and yours. Barbara and Arthur Machado To the staff at the Seafarers LOG Season's greetings to all of you. Keep the good work going. And Happy New Year. Arthur D. Machado To the crew aboard the Maersk Constellation Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Nick Mageed Continued on page 15 December 1998 �This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep it for reference. 1999 lundeberg School Co11ne G11ide Serving an industry whose requirements constantly change, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education perpetually strives for improvement. Such efforts at the Piney Point, Md. facility recently have included: • beginning construction of a million-dollar, state-of-the-art fire fighting and safety training facility slated for completion this year; • installation of new, top-ofthe-line radar equipment for simulator training; • writing and refurbishing curriculums to help enable SIU members comply with STCWrelated requirements; and • partnering with the American Council on Education, an agreement also aimed at making it easier for Seafarers to comply with new regulations. These are only a few of the many activities the school has undertaken in staying true to the same goal it has possessed since first opening its gates in 1967. Namely, turning out the best· trained mariners in the world. For today's SIU members. training nncr ha~ been more vital. The STCW convention and ih runcndmcnb, by themsetves, alrea.dy have ~reated myriad chang~~ in the maritime industry. with many more to follow through the end of the phase-in period in 2002. These four pages offer Seafarers an overview of the courses offered at the Paul Hall Center's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Members should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SIU-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should refer to the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most upto-date listing of classes. Course descriptions and schedules also are available on the Sill's web site, located at http://www.seafarers.org. The basic eligibility for SIU members who want to upgrade at Piney Point includes 120 days' seatime in the previous year, one day of seatime in the last six months prior to the date the class starts, a copy of their z-card (front and back), a copy of the identification page of their union book, plus any other course-specific requirements. If a course mandates a U.S. Coast Guard ten to acquire the endorsement, then the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the class. Some courses have other specific requirements which For more information about the Paul Hall Center or any of its courses, contact the Admissions Office, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075 or call (301) 9940010. Most courses at the Paul Hall Center offer a mix of classroom instruction and handson training. The school provides departmentspecific vocational classes, plus various safety courses available to all SIU members. Academic courses, ranging from the GED program to college classes, also are available. are primed in bold. Deck Department Courses This six•w@@lc cours@ l@ads to end~rg~~t as an Ahl~ g~aman (AB). It consists of hands-on training and dassroom work covering declc s@amanship, rules of the read, MM'lin~splk~ seamanship, h~mnnship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency procedures, fir~t aid, anchoring and mooring, and aids to navigation. have a lifeboat endorsement in order to take the AB (Ourse. Students comStudent~ tttUBt pleting the AB course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Ufeboat/Watet SllrviVll Students in this two-week course can earn lifeboat certification at the end of the class. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruction, the course covers emergency drilfa, lifeboat coMtruction, lifeboat launching and re~overy, life raft consf:ruction, lif~ raft laun~hing and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, studenl:s learn practical survival methods and the use of emergency r41dio and disrr@Ss signals. A minimum of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ cox~wain training and davit operations. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Brhlge Mmagmaeat The U.S. Coast Guard-approved shiphandling sbnwator course provides realistic bridge watch.standing training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as Coast Guard credit for 60 days of seatime on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation, U.S. Navy-related December 1998 operations su<;:h as convoy and underway r~plen­ ishm@nt, hawser t~wing, pW1hhoat towing and emergency shiphandling. Studenb Jll\18t have a valid radar cerlifkate to etti'~ll Celadal Navlpdoll The six-week course covers the areas of celestial navigation required for licensing as a second or third mate unlimited and for all limited licenses. Students are instructed in latitude observations by sun and Polaris, running fixes by sun, stars and planets, compass error by amplitutde and azwnuth, star identificaiton, and care and use of the sextant. ..... Oltsernr/Unlimit.I The eight-day radar observer/unlimited class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Students operate modem audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandling simulator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting courses and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises and lectures covering inland waterway and river navigation and piloting. ...... Mate Upgraders in the third mate course will study all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mate. The 14-week curriculum includes instruction in all areas of terrestrial and celestial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, watch.keeping, ship maneuvering, construction and stability. Steward Department Courses Unlic:eaml Apprm1ice eo.ne. Includes a 20-hour shipboard sanitation class and a 20-hour galley familiarization class. After students-complete 90 days' seatime in the apprentice program, those who choose to sail in the steward department will return to the school for a four-week galley operations class. Galley operations features a pair of two-week modules . Galley Opa atiwaa Members must have 240 days' seatime to enroll after completing the unlicensed apprentice program. Non-graduates must have 365 days' seatime as an SA to enroll. The course consists of two, twoweek modules (for a total of four weeks). Each module includes 35 hours, with additional time participating in the school's galley operations. CerdW Cllief Cook Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing galley operations to enroll. The course consists of six, two-week modules that are stand-alone (for a total of 12 weeks). This structure allows eligible upgraders to enroll at the start of any module. AftaacM 6alley Operations Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing certified chief cook to enroll. The course consists of four one-week modules. (for a total of four weeks). Clliefae.n Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing advanced galley operations to enroll. This is a 12-week class. Seafarers LOB 11 �Engine Department Courses Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, you must have successfully completed Marine Electrical Maintenance I (MEM I) and Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations. Mandatary courses are MEM I, Power Plant Maintenance and Diesel Technology. Fireman/Watertender and Oiler This year, SHLSS offers a four-week FOWT test preparation course leading to the endorsement as fireman/ watertender and oiler. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding, starting and securing main engines, steam and water cycle, fuel oil and lube oil systems, diesel engines, refrigeration systems and auxiliary machinery. The class prepares students for U.S. Coast Guard general safety, oiler and fireman/ watertender tests. Students completing the FOWT course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Deparbnent (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer and junior engineer. The course of instruction prepares the student to test for the U.S. Coast Guard exams in each of these ratings and includes classroom and practical training. QMED Classifkation Steps AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshooting, electrical protective and switching devices, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control and power circuits, batteries, AC generation and distribution equipment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, single- speed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring techniques. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Marine Electrical Maiateaance II Aimed at providing the more advanced skills required of the shipboard electrician, this six-week course features hands-on training and classroom instruction and leads to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance II. Among the subjects covered are interpretation of the National Electrical Code, specialized electrical test equipment, advanced application of circuit protection and switching devices, relay logic, complex control circuits, DC and AC generators, voltage regulators, electrical distribution hardware, DC motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, deck machinery, motor generator sets, converters, inverters and rectifiers, electric propulsion systems and interior communications systems. Also, the course will include an introduction to solid state electronic controls and their applications, and the general maintenance responsibilities of the electrician, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Course entry requirement is Marine Electrical Maintenance I. Diesel Engine Tee nologr 4th Class QMED - SHLSS QMED-Any Rating certihcat~ er USCG QMED- This four-week course, leading to certifi- Any Rnting 3rd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completirtg on~ mandatc'.'.lry and one or more elective courses 2nd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing two metlld~· tory (Ind two or more elective counes 1st Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing all mandato- cation in diesel engine technology, consists of clasnoom in~truction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction indude diesel engine theory; two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, maintenance, rep~ir ~nd troubleshooting of low-, m~dium.- and high-speed diesel engines. ry courses and lhree l':lt' ft\l':lt'e elel'tiV~ courses. No more than two engine department oo taken per day at the school. Any member with an engineer's lkense will be classified as a 4th Cfass QMED. c;Q\l.f~~ c,;;m Also covered are associAt:ed Course entry requirements Th@ majority of this six•we@k course fea· tures hands-on training, covering a vari· ety of topics. Some classroom work also is included. Subjects include pipefitting, thermal insulation, valve repair, pump repair/ overhaul, hydraulic system repair, drilling/machine thread fabrication, use of various epoxies and similar compounds for emergency and tempo· rary repairs, maintenance of power transmission equipment (such as flexible couplings), use of proper oils nnd greases for bearing maintenance and lubrica- tion, re~onditiDninf; shell and tube heat exchangers, centrifugal lube oil/ fuel oil purifier maintenance, and removal of heavy equipment in the engineroom. Course entry requit'~ttt~t\t is QMED-Any Rating.A Rating or are equivalent inland experience. Hydnmllcs The curriculum in the four-week hydraulics ~ourse blends practical training with classroom work. Fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment are among the subjects covered in this class. Also addressed are principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, Are doors and a wide variety of other shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Course entry RefrigeratM Coa1alaen included in the course are AC and DC circuits, active and passive components, amplifiers, power supplies, antenna systems, satellite and radar systems, microprocessor control systems, digital control systems and systems troubleshooting. Course entry requirement is Basic Electronics. PDmproom Maintenance Leading to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations, this four-week class includes hands-on training and classroom work. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems and more. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. In order to take this class, students must aheady have taken the Tanker Assistant DL (formerly Tanker requirement is QMED-Any Rating. QMED-Any Rating or hold endorsement as a pumpman. lefriprali• - Malntenaoc:e -~ Now an elective, this six-week class blends practical and classroom instruction leading to certification in refrigeration system maintenance and operations. Among the topics covered are theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Englneroom Familiariradon Designed for prospective tugboat engineers, this two-week class provides instruction in the following areas: engineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature, piping system hardware, a functional description of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated piping systems, plant operations nnd watchkeeping, and safe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. Enginenom Opendlom Ir Basic Electronics The six-week course of instruction leading to certification in Marine Elec:trical Maintenance I consists of practical training and classroom instruction aimed at providing the basic skills required of shipboard electricians. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and Designed to help Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship, this four-week course covers principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student also will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each student individually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is designed for inland personnel with intermediate skills to prepare assistant engineers for all phases of engineroom operations and routine maintenance. Additionally, the twoweek curriculum prepares students to assume the duties of the chief engineer . Marine Electronics Tecll 1 This two-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of the chief engineer for handling .must.submit a ·U.S.. Co.a$t Guard fee "of $·1·35· with . their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS;' 12 Seafarers LOG The marine electronics technician program is a four-week course. Topics Wehlng Classroom instruction and on-the-job training comprise this four-week course, which features practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. The course of instruction leading to licensing as a third assistant engineer consists of classroom instruction in such topics as diesel propulsion plants, steam propulsion plants, engineering safety, auxiliary boilers and diesels, water systems, electricity generating plants, electrical distribution and electrical devices. The 12-week course, which meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for licensing, also includes steam turbines, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning and auxiliary systems. Inland Department Courses Marine Reetrieal Maintenance I . All "#owr~· ·As and. a·MED ·applicants. This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers maintenance and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience enables students to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board ships carrying refrigerated containers. Students receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. This includes the various types of engines, refrigeration and electrical systems. The course is designed to help students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting, as well as to acquaint them with specific maintenance procedures. Course entry requirements are Marine Electrical Maintenance I and the basic Refrigeration System course. Operation/Safety) course (described on next page) and be ~ertified as a a.u~il­ iaries induding intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and ~ooling systems, nnd fuel injection and starting systems. Students receive practical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. QMED-Any Power Plat Maintenance Standard service techniques are emphasized, such as the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Hands-on shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Students must be certified as QMED -Any Rating or have equivalent inland experience or hold Coast Guard endorsements as refrigeration engineer and electrician in order to enroll for this course. Maintenance Englneroom T.....,.esllooti g Ir C-lty Control emergencies and other non-routine operating conditions. T•kermm (PIC) Barge This 40-hour course leads to the endorsement as tankerman (PIC) barge. The object of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills associated with tank barge operations and to supervise the safe and pollution-free transfer of dangerous liquids. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) UmltMI Uawe/Ucwe Prep Aimed at preparing students to test for any limited tonnage license, this eightweek course consists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. Students must have an AB endorsement and 540 days of seatime on an SIU-contracted vessel OR equivalent inland experience in order to take the limited license/license prep exam. December 1998 �All Departments: Upgrading and Specialty Counes All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels course, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Govenunent Yeaels Coune As part of its ongoing goal of providing the best possible training for Seafarers while staying a step ahead of the industry's needs, this three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three oneweek, stand-alone modules. The modules may be taken in any order. Included in the first week are an introduction to the U.S. Military Sealift Command and military vessels, damage control, CBRD (chemical, biological, radiological defense), anti-terrorism level I and hazardous materials training. The second week features forklift operations, underway replenishment and vertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and crane operations are included in the third week. (This course is required of students attending AB or FOWT courses.) Oil ~D Prevendon .... Containment This one-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, hazardous materials training, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered are selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. llazmat Receatification Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) courses and who must be annually recertified, this one-day class includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring instruments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. Finl Aid •• CPR Students in this three-day class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Firefiglltiog The one-week basic firefighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Students receive 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. Amnce41 Firefighting During this two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units, leadership roles and responsibilities, documentation of crew training, and emergency squad organizing. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. STCW Basic Safety Refresher This five-day U.S. Coast Guard-approved course meets the five-year STCW Chapter VI basic safety requirement for all personnel sailing prior to August 1, 1998. The four modules contained within the course are fire prevention and fire safety, elementary first aid, personal survival techniques and personal safety and social responsibilities. Classroom training in combination with assessment of proficiency as per srcw tables will be conducted and entries made in the training record book. (This course is limited to 25 students !'laximum.) Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, participants review the role of the SIU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SIU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. General Physical Rtnea Academic Department Counes The A~m:kmic Department has a lang his- tory fJf prMJiding support and service~ to members of the Seafarers International Union. Since the founding of the ~chool in Pinqy Point, Md., there has bem academic support for students taking vocational pro. grams as well as for those students who require basi~ skills, English language skills or wish to continue their education. There are a variety of opportunities offered to the membership. Specific questions about the programs can be answered or nplain~d by contacting the Academic Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 5411 . Cimeral UllAlion Prop am The GED program is open to all members who do not have ~ high school diploma. Assistance is offered to prepare students to take the test in Maryland or in their home state. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, social studies, science, int~rpreting literature and art, and mathematics. GED students receive individualized instruction in preparation for the test. The school has a long history of successfully preparing SIU members to pass the test. For many Seafarers, this is a milestone in their lives. (Prior to taking the test in Maryland, a 12-week residency is required.) ~· Basic u.c:atioa The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists students in improving their basic language, technical vocabulary and December 1998 mathematical skills. These skills help sludents experience greater success in both vocational and academic classes. Students who receive low scores on the T' ABE benclunark examinations, given at the Harry Lundeberg School, are encouraged to enroll in this program. Students may enter these classes while attending upgrader courses er may enroll in an extended ABE course offered throughout the year. En&lilll • . ~ Lanpage The English as a Second Language course assists students in basic English and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose of the class is to give Seafarers who have not learned English as their native language and who have difficulty speaking, hearing, understanding and/ or writing the English language, the opportunity to gain proficiency in that language. As much as possible, instruction will be provided to give the Seafarer the English language skills necessary to perform the essential tasks within the department under which he or she sails. Classes are offered throughout the year for those students requiring in-depth instruction, or students may schedule assistance during their upgrading classes. Basic Yocalioaal Sapport Program The Basic Vocational Support Program assists students in improving course-specific vocational language and mathemat- ic skills. It is designed to assist with the fundamental understanding of concepts and theoretical ideas which are the fundamentals of a given vocational course. Some of these classes are offered prior to the regularly scheduled ~ourses to provide the members with knowledge and skills that will assist them once the classes have begun. These courses are ideal for students who have been away from the classroom, need basic skills or do not use English as their native language. College Pl vp!ID The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School is a degree-granting institution approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Vocational courses also are approved for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Members may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. In addition, the school offers general education courses required for an associate' s degree. The school currently offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering Technology. Students are required to have a total of 60 to 70 college hours to earn a degree. Students also may take advantage of remedial programs that help prepare them for college level courses. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan a college program. The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crewmembers, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. Tanker Familiarimjiop/ Allil1aat cargo tDLJ This is a 15-day, U.S. Coast Guardapproved, Category 1 couse. It is designed to meet the Code of Federal Regulation requirements for personnel not having the required sea service. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct operations on tankships. Topics include the 16-hour worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Responder/ Operations Level, ship design and operation, cargo characeristics, enclosed space entry, cargo transfer and shipment, and pollution prevention and emergency operations and response. lNG Familiarization This three-week course consists of a safety program designed to meet STCW requirements for those who have not served on LNG ships. The course of instruction includes LNG firefighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pumps (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Seafarers LOS 13 �1999 lundeberg School Upgrading Course Schedule The following is the course schedule for the first half of the new year-January through June 1999-at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. Please note that students 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. April12 May 10 June7 April 30 May28 June 25 Basic Firefighting January 18 January 25 February 1 March 8 April 12 May10 May31 January 22 January 29 February 5 March 12 April 16 May14 June4 Advanced Firefighting January 12 February 22 April 19 MaylO January 22 March 5 April 30 May29 Government Vessels February 1 March 1 March 22 May17 May24 February 19 March 19 April9 June4 June 11 Tankerman (PIC) Barge March 15 March 19 Water Survival December 28, 1998 January 25 February 8 February 22 January 8 February 5 February 19 Deck Upgrading Courses Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January 11 AprilS February 19 May 14 Radar Observer/Unlimited March 1 June7 March 12 June 18 Radar Certification (1-day class) March 12 June 18 March 22 April19 April 30 March 22 Mayl8 May28 June 25 Course Bridge Management April 2 June 14 Engine Upgrading Courses Steward Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date Qf CQmpletion Firvman/Watectende.& Oiler January 11 MayJ February 19 June 11 QMED · Any Rating January 25 May3 April 16 July 23 Mnrin~ 1'>!-.:trkal Maintenance I Diesel En2ine Technology PQWlff Pinnt Maintenance Welding March 5 Aprill ~rth8 April 16 Mn;y 3 June 11 January 11 February 19 February U April 19 June 14 March 19 May 14 Start Coone Date Galley Operations January 11 February 15 Date of CQmpletion May 10 February 5 March 12 April 9 May7 June4 Certified Chief Cook January 11 April5 April2 June lS Chief Steward January 11 April5 June 25 March 15 April 12 April 2 July 9 Academic Department Courses Recertification Programs Date of Completion Course Start Date Bosun Recertification Mar~h Steward Recertification February 1 LNG Recertification 22 May 10 May3 March9 May27 Course Start Date of Completion High School Equivalency Program January 12 April 2 January 25 March5 January 25 March 5 May3 June 10 (GED) English as a Second Lana:uage (ESL) or Adult Basic Education (ABE) General Education Courses Safety S11ecla/ty Courses St.art Date Coone Date of Completion Tanker Familiarization/ January 11 Febraary IS January 29 March5 A~iJtant f4 (DL) Seafarers LO& Date 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. December f 998 �•HOLIDAY GREETINGS• Continued from page 10 To my wife, Hattie Happy holidays and God bless you. From your husband, A. Minors To Brother James Robinson, all SIU officials, the LOG staff, the SIU shoregang, PRMMI and all members of the Seafarers family Holiday greetings and God bless you. A. Minors To Georgia and Brent, Chef Allan, Florence, Chef Maria T, and the staff at SHLSS I really wish I could be with you guys at Christmas, and I really miss you all. You're such a special group of people to me. A prosperous Christmas to you all- and God bless! From your unforgettable friend aboard the /TB Philadelphia, Joel Molinas To all my shipmates Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year! Jimmy Moye To Linda Thompson and Herman Rogge Happy Christmas and Happy 1999. To Nick Marrone, Vince Coss, Nick Celona and George McCartney I would like to wish the "good team" that makes up the port of San Francisco a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William G. Rackley To Carlton 0. Richardson Carlton, it would be nice to kiss you Christmas morning, but if not, we understand. We all love you! Your Lady In Waiting (Tina Richardson and your girls) To Alex Morris and family Hope all of you are nestled together on Christmas eve. Our love to all. P.S., Hi Becky! piness. Love always. Your husband, Steven (Sanchez) To all Seafarers, active and retired Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, including a big tribute to the best union worldwide. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To SIU President Michael Sacco and family and to all active and retired Seafarers Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a happy and healthy new year 1999. This holiday season brings back memories of old times of SIU holidays aboard ship and ashore. Simeon "Mike" Simos Tina Richardson and family To all at NATCO Happy holidays to all, wherever you may be. Carlton and Tina Richardson & family Jeff Parsley To Michael Sacco and all SIU officials and staff at headquarters, Piney Point and in all ports Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Peter and Lee Patrick Marty Smith To Jeffrey Parsley I love you and miss you. Merry Christmas. Mary K. Taylor To all my brothers and sisters in the SIU I wish you all the best and many more to come. Let every day be a happy one. Becky Sleeper Tom Tobias To Randy Beacham I know you are out there somewhere. Don't break too many hearts. Merry Christmas! Stop by and see us soon. To SIU officials and staffs at headquarters and HLSS SIU is a great organization and you make it happen. Thanks. Happy holidays to you all and remember: Buy Union Buy American made! Jina Richardson & family Becky Sleeper To my loving wife, Rowena I'm glad we're able to spend the holidays together. I wish you a Merry Christmas, and may the New Year bring us Juck and hap- Marty Smith To Becky Sleeper & the girls in the St. Louis port I surely pray that you all have a great holiday with your families and friends. I will be thinking of you during this holiday season. To SIU Orgulf members Christmas is a time of year to express good wishes to people who mean a lot to you. So I wish you all great joy and happiness throughout 1999. William Parks To Mary K. Taylor I lov~ou, honey, and miss you . Happy hoijda)'s. To SIU & Orgulf union members Have a happy holiday and a great New Year! Alek Turko To all Seafarers Holiday greetings from the 'Ariang Express.' Jack Utz To George Tricker Hope your Christmas season is all you hope for - and have a great New Year. To all my shipmates Season's greetings respect. Marty Smith Joel and Harpel Lechel To Alida Turko Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. I love you both very much. I'm always thinking of you. Love, with love and Suzanne Van Schoor To all active and retired members end offi~ial~ Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. To Sue Walker Merry Christmas to the world's sweetest, dearest, most loving and caring lady in this world, you, my sweet, loving wife. Loving you forever, Peter and Lee Patrick To snelton Matthews Thank you for another wonderful year together. Sorry for all the headaches. Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Our love, Mike (Peck) & Aldo (Santiago) To Eric Wight Thanks for showing us the way. If there is ever anything we can do, please "' don't hesitate to ask. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With much love and respect, Mike (Peck) & Aldo (Santiago) Lonnie F Walker ·~ - - i· ' ~ '-""' . [Jr, Percy and Dottie Kennedy on the Santa Mariana Thomas Lee Rackley To Steve Kimmel, Barry Cheecks and Marty Smith I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. Your friend, Darren Webb To Eleanor, Frank and Sarah Wilcox To the best family a man could have. I love you all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To our friends at Maritrans and all SIU members We would like to wish all of our friends a Merry Christma~ and a Happy New Year. May God bless each one of you! Pete P~terson and.family To Mom, Marylee, Bruce, Beverly and Bob From the Philippines, we would like to wish my family once again a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1999. Robert Wilcox Rose Hunt William and Joan Peterson with sons Richard and David 15-month-old Jacob Ryan, grandson of Carlton Richardson, second engineer on the Manhattan Island To the Tacoma SIU hall Happy holidays to Red Stolen and the SIU gang - also to everyone at SIU headquarters and Piney Point. James L Woods -t1 Misc. a- To Ramon Barnett We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday. Again, thank you for all that you have done for us. You're the best! Bill, Vilma and Thomas Rackley Dredge Long Island crew To Thomas Lee Rackley On your second Christmas with us, we would like to wish our little angel sent from heaven a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To Captain Jim Stafford Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. We are lucky to have such a wonderful, competent and caring captain! Bill and Vilma Rackley Chief Steward Saundra Leonard December 1998 The crew of the Padre Island Seafarers LOG 15 �- Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1998 CL - Company/Lakes **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ______ DECK DEPARTMENT ··""'"''*""&~i\\.~,,.;i\i%i!4..~... - 0 0 NP - Non Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ~",,.,.....,......_,,,, L-Lakes 15 0 4 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT :,,();Jcp: ll.,. 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac Port 5 Algonac ~~­ o 4 3 · · . ~f]~z:. o~:~"'·. :~_........ ENTRY DEPARTMENT ' 7 9 Port Algonac 7 8 ;·;?,;tfi~'*'•;;;\.i,>Jfa-.;..:.... 71 39 0 36 15 0 35 0 *"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. Totals All Depts 24 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters .. BAL11MORE OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1998 ' . 12t:6'E. Baltimore SL· ' ' · aaitiri>oi~~ ·Mo ·2120'.f ::.:· .. :: ·. : (4, t0p~7-4900 :· · »otura *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C , '' · · · 70S Medk:~I Arn Building .. · · . Duluth, MN 5580l ·:~· .. ··.::· ...•:.:••i·:.:·.. :·:,:c;.,·.a ' , , ' {218) 722-41 io ' HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. tionohdu, HI 96819 {808) 845·5222 Region (} Atlantic Coast 7 Gulf Coast Lakes~ Inland Waters 31 1 West Coast Totals 39 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 '0 4 0 21 0 0 6 4 27 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 10 ENGINE DEPARTMENT o ::·: 0 l 7 23 0 46 3 5 9 23 L:g:: i: 0 Region :.A'tfantk Coast 0 0 .'Qulf Coast 0 Lakes. Inland Waters 16 0 West Coast 16 Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total~ 16 8 I 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 14 All Depts 68 6 29 38 2 10 76 6 *•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. 28 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 · :·· ·:: .. ·::··:·· (jOJ) ' 994~oorn · WlWJNCTQN :S W N;' ~road Ave. WtlmingtO'n, CA 90744 010) 5494000 16 Seafarers LOG This photo, sent to the seafarers LOG by Pensioner Richard J_ McConnell, was taken in 1951 aboard the William Ford Nichols, a World War II Liberty ship. McConnell (in center of photo) shipped as an AB from the old Wall Street hall in Brooklyn. In a note accompanying the photo, he wrote that the ship sailed to Norfolk, Va. to load supplies at the Army base and then sailed for Newfoundland, where it waited five days to make a convoy of five ships which were to sail with the icebreaker Westwind, bound for Thule, Greenland with building supplies for the North American defense base there. He stated, "Before we left Norfolk, they weld· ed a steel plate on our bow because we were to be the lead ship. The reason for this was that our skipper was the only captain who had sailed in heavy ice before. We steered from the flying bridge because of pack ice, and visibility was much better than in the wheelhouse. The Westwind broke out a small Danish fishing · vessel which had been icebound for the previous six weeks. It had come up north too early and became frozen in the water. The voyage lasted from May 22 until August 23. It was one of many memorable trips sailing the world with some real good shipmates." Richard McConnell, now 72, retired from the SIU in 1970 and is living in Long Beach, Calif. December 1998 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their 1 working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A mong the 26 Seafarers joining the ranks of pensioners this month are two recertified bosuns and two recertified stewards. Representing over 120 years of active union membership, Recertified Bosuns Freddie Goethe and Richard R. Moss and Recertified Stewards Earl N. Gray Sr. and Henry Jones Jr. graduated from the highest leve1 of training in the deck and steward departments, respectively, at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Including the four recertified graduates, 19 of those signing off shipped in the deep sea division, five sailed the inland waterways, and two plied the Great Lakes. Thirteen of the retiring pensioners sailed in the engine department, nine shipped in the deck department and four worked in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA MADELINE K. BARRETT, 65, began sailing ith the SIU in 1980. A n · e of Hawaii, she work n the steward depart. Sister Barreu sailed primarily ~bow-d vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises and 1asr worked on the SS Independence. She makts ~r horn~ in Honolulu. r:::-:c--====-___, JAMES M. BOLEN,66, began sailing i with the Sea· l forers in 1966. A native of Washington, he worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the L\.lndeberg SchMl in Piney Point, Md. Brother Bolen last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Freedom and has retired to Seattle. MICHAELT. DELANEY, 59, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1962 and joined the SIU in the port of New York, first sailing aboard the Antinous. operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. He worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Brother Delaney's last ship was the Sea-Land Commitment. The New York native served in the U.S. Anny from 1958 to 1960. He resides in Lutz. Fla. CARLOS M. DELMONTE, 74, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1969 from the port of New York. Born in Jamaica, he worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Brother DelMonte last sailed aboard the Nuevo San Juan, operated by NPR, Inc. He calls Jacksonville, Fla. home. December 1998 JOSEPH A. DIZENGOFF, 65, first sailed with the SIU in 1951 aboard the Olympic Games, oper= = = = = = ated by Western Tankers. A native of New York. he worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard American Hawaii Cruises' SS Constitution. During his career, he upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School and was active in union organizing drives. From 1954 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Anny. Brother Dizengoff makes his home in Las Vegas. r----:.;:;;;;;=;;;;;;;o-~ FREDDIE GOETHE, 48. graduated from the Lundeberg School 's entry level training program in 1971 and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. The Halcyon Panther was his first vessel. Brother Goethe sailed in the deck departmem and upgrad~ his skills at the Lundeberg Si;hool, where he graduated from the· bosun recertification program in 1979. Prior to his retirement, he workw aboard Lhe Nedlloyd Holland, a Sea-Land Service vessel. The Georgia native ~~rved in the U.S. Navy from 1969 LO 1970. He has retirro co Jacksonville, F1a. ......... ~ CLODUALDO G. GOMEZ.64. joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in 1968, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Born in the Philippines, he worked as a chief cook. last sailing aboard a SeaLand Service vessel. Brother Gomez makes his home in San Pablo, Calif. JUSTOM. GONZALEZ, 68, started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the pon of Philadelphia. His first ship was the Petrochem, operated by Valentine Chemical Carriers. Born in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine department and frequently upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. From 1951 to 1954, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Brother Gonzalez last sailed in 1984 aboard the Overseas Harriette. He resides in Pennsauken, N.J. upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Prior to his retirement, Brother Graves sailed aboard the Sea-Land Navigator. Brother Graves served in the U.S. Army from 1951to1954. He calls Federal Way, Wash. home. EARLN. GRAY SR., 67, began sailing with the SIU in 1967 from the port of New Orleans. His first ship was the Transhartford, a Hudson Waterways vessel. A native of Louisiana, he sailed in the steward department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1988. Brother Gray last worked aboard the Overseas Ohio and has retired to New Orleans. From 1948 to 1951, he served in the U.S. Air Force. HENRY JONES JR., ~ 58, graduated from the Andrew · Furuseth Training School in 1964 and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York, first sailing aboard the Hercules Victory. The Louisiana native worked in the steward department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the steward recertitkation program in 1982. Prior to hi~ retirement, he worked aboard the Liberty Star. Brother Jones makes his home in Liberty, Miss. RICHARD R. MOSS, 49, graduated from the Lundeberg School's entry level training program in 1967 and joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans. Born in Califomia, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. where he completed the bosun recertification course in 1988. From 1968 to 1970, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Moss calls Aransas Pass, Texas home. ; CHRISTO PSANIS, 64, 1 joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York, sailing aboard the Gateway City, Brother Zurfluh worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Sea-Land Reliance. The Wisconsin native served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. He makes his home in Seattle. INLAND WILLIAM B. FURMAN, 57, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1966 from the port of Norfolk, Va. A :.-==-== ==---l native of Virginia, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Furman last sailed aboard the Bruce, an Allied Towing Co. vessel. He has retired to Portsmouth, Va. i EDGARDO RAMIREZ, 60, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1966 from the port of New Orleans aboard the Steel Voyager, operated by Isthmian Lines. A native of Honduras, he worked as a member of the engine department. Brother Ramirez last signed off the Green Island, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. He makes his home in Kenner, La. JOSEPH E. VAIN, 54, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1964 = = = = = and joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. The Alamar, operated by Calmar Steamship Corp .• was his first vessel. A native of Maryland, he sailed in the engine department and frequently upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Brother Vain lase sailed aboard the Cape Mohiccm, an OMI Ship Management vessel. He makes his home in Baltimore. JEON MING WANG,72, joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Honolulu. Born in China, he worked in the engine department. Brother Wang sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises. His first, as well as his last, ship was the SS Independence. He has retired to Madison, Wis. RENE U. GUY POLLARDLOWSLEY, 61, started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the pore of San Francisco. His first ship was the Santa Maria, operated by Alpine Geophysical. A native of England, he sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Prior lO his retirement, he signed off the SeaLa.ml Explorer. Brother PollardLowsley resides in Seattle. JOSEPH GRAVES, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1966. Born in Texas, he sailed in the engine departL--====~ ment and operated by Sea-Land Service. During his career, he was active in union organizing drives. Born in Greece, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Brother Psanis last sailed aboard a Sea-Land Service vessel. He has retired to Miami. YANES, 65, first sailed with the SIU in 1969 aboard the Cottonwood Creek, ! operated by Ogden Bulk Transportation. Born in El Salvador, he sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. He last sailed in 1995 aboard the Overseas Harriette.an Ocean Bulk Ships vessel. Brother Yanes calls Houston home. ROBERTD. ZURFLUH, 60, started his career with the Seafarers in 1959, sailing aboard Great Lakes vessels. He later transferred to the deep sea division. CHARLESE.J-:jfjiiij~i GARCIA SR., 65, started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, he worked in the deck department, last sailing as a captain aboard a Dixie Carriers vessel. From 1950 to 1951, he served in the U.S. Navy. Boatman Garcia calls Slidell, La. home. THOMAS 0. McCAUSEY. 63, started his career with the Seafarers in 1969. Born in Detroit, he worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard a Crowley Marine Service vessel. From 1955 to 1959, he served in the U.S . Marine Corps. Boatman McCausey has retired to Long Beach, Calif. EDVARD TOUCHETTE JR., 63, first sailed with the SIU in 1960 from the pon of Houston. The Louisiana native worked in the deck department, last sailing in 1980 aboard a National Marine Service vessel. During his career, he attended an educational conference at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Touchette makes his home in Houston. RICHARDP. 62, started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Houston. = = == ---CJ Starting out in the deep sea division, his first ship was the Bulk Leader. He later transferred to inland vessels, sailing as a chief engineer. Boatman Utley sailed primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels, last signing off the Gretchen. From 1953 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He has retired to Livingston, Texas. I UTLEY~ GREAT LAKES MUSID S. ELMODHil, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Detroit. Born in Yemen, he sailed in the engine Continued on page 21 Seafarers LOG 17 �DEEP SEA JACK W. ARELLANES Pensioner Jack W. Arellanes, 71, passed away October 15. Born in California, he started his career with the Seafarers in L..-_.;=:;=:i:i~---..J 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Arellanes sailed in the deck department and began receiving his pension in October 1979. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He lived in Willits, Calif. SANDY CRAWFORD Pensioner Sandy Crawford, 83, died October 11. A native of Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1961. Brother Crawford worked in the steward department, last sailing as a chief cook. A resident of Philadelphia, Brother Crawford retired in December 1980. =----==---=;;;;;.i KWOKW.DER Pensioner Kwok W. Der, 70, passed away July 24. He joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1955 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Warem District (AGLIWD). Born in China. he became a U.S. citizen and lived in San Fram;is~o. Brother Der began receiving his pension in March 1994. HENRY B. DONNELLY PeMiMet Henry B. Donnelly, 78, died September 28. Brother Donnelly began his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in his native New York. He sailed in the steward dcpru1mcnt nnd upgrndcd hi:; :;kill:; nt the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Md .. where he grnduntcd from the :ttcward recertification program in 1980. A resident of Lacombe, La., Brother Donnelly retired in Septem· her mu_ CURTIS ELLIOTT Pensioner Cunis Elliott, 73, passed away September 24. Born in Texas. he joined the MC&S in 19521 before that union mer~eo with the srn·s AGLIWD. Brother EIHott was a resident of San Francisco and began receiving his pemion in August 1974. ·- CHRISTOS FERROUS Pensioner Christos Ferrous, 78, di@d Auguu 18. A native of Greece, he started his career with the Seafarers in ~~~==~~~ 1959. Brother Ferrous sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. A resident of Daly City, Calif., he retired in April 1987. f B Seafarers LOG JACK FITZGERALD Pensioner Jack Fitzgerald, 73, passed away October 9. Brother Fitzgerald -, joined the SIU "" L in 1948 in the portofNew ==~=--==:;;;;.i York. Born in New Zealand, he worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Sea-Land Pioneer. He was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. and began receiving his pension in October 1985. MIGUEL A. HIPOLIT Pensioner Miguel A. Hipolit, 94, died October 2. He started his ~ career with the -? ~ Seafarers in 1947. Brother Hipolit sailed as l!i!!!·.;;.·:-:!1!!!!~~~ ?!!!!!~~ a member of the engine department and retired in October 1965. Born in Cuba, he became a U.S. citizen and was a resident of Miami. HELGE HOLMSTROM Pensioner Helge Holmstrom, 78, passed away December 5, 1997. A native of Sweden, he joined the SIU in 1962 in che port of New York. His first ship was the Seatrnin Savannah. Brother Holmstrom sailed in the enzine department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg SchooL Prior to his retirement in December 1979, he last sailed as a ~hkf cl~trir;ian aboard the Afouttdrla. a Sea-Land Service vessel. He made his home in Stockholm. SANTIAGO M. KINJ\NAHAM Pensioner Samia~o M. Kinanaham, 74, died September 18. Born in the Philippines, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1968 from the port of Seattle. His first ship was the EtJgl~ Trtlv~I~r. operated by Sea Transport Corp. Brother Kinanaham worked as a chief cook and last signed off the Sea-L<md Tacoma. He wns a veteran of World War II. having served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. A resident of Seattle, he beg~n receiving his pension in July 1993. ISIDOROS M. KYRIAKOS Pensioner Isidoros M. Kyriakos, 70, passed away October 12. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother ....___ _ _ _ __.. Kyriakos worked in the deck department and retired in November 199'.l Born in Greece, he became a U.S. citizen and resided in Metairie, La. CURTIS A. LADNER Curtis A. Ladner, 27, died October 10 due to complications resulting from a car accident. A native of Gulfport, Miss., he graduL..;;;.....!::::==~--l ated from the Lundeberg School's entry level training program in 1996 and joined the Seafarers in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Ladner lived in Slidell, La. and sailed as a member of the steward department. JAMES C. LEWIS Pensioner James C. Lewis, 72, passed away September 16. Born in North Carolina, he graduated from the MC&S training school in 1965 and joined the MC&S in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. His first ship was the Santa Malta. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1963. A resident of Newark, Calif., Brother Lewis began receiving his pension in October 1985. BASILIO R. MALDONADO Pensioner Basilio R. Maldonado, 79, died September 30. Brother Maldonado started his career with the Seafarers in 1953. Born in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the bosun recertification program in 1974. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Anny from 1941 to 1943. Brother Maldonado resided in Carolina, P.R. and retired in July 1984. GEORGE E. MALONE Pensioner George E. Matone. 74. passed away September 29. He began sailing with the SIU in 1960 from the pon of New Orleans. The Louisiana native sailed in the steward depart· ment and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. Prior to his retirement in May 1989, Brother Malone signed off the Cov~ Trada. He. was a resident of Houston. HUBERT S. MARTIN Pensioner Hubert S. Martin, 82, died September 28. Born in Tennessee, he started his career with the SIU in 1966 in ====-====-i the port of Seattle. He sailed in the engine depanment and began receiving his pension in June 1981 . Brother Martin served in the U.S. Army from 19~5 to 1957. He was a resident of Ludlow, Wash. JAMES A. MONTGOMERY Pensioner . . . James A. Montgomery 77, passecl away October 5, 1997. A native of Texas, he first sailed with the MC&S in '---'--------' 1947 from the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Montgomery was a resident of Sunnyvale, Calif. and retired in December 1969. 1 WILLIAM W. QUIN Pensioner William W. Quin, 78, died September 26. He joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. The Mississippi native sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1941 to 1945. Brother Quin was a resident of Columbia, Miss. and started receiving his pension in 1980. RICHARD H. ROMERO Pensioner Richard H. Romero, 82, passed away July 29. Born in New Mexico, he joined the MC&S in 1943, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Prior to his retirement in September 1973, he signed off the President Cleveland, operated by American President Lines. Brother Romero was a resident of Las Vegas, N.M. DAVID SAN MIGUEL Pensioner David San Miguel, 87, died-August 17. He joined the MC&S in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. A resident of the Philippines, Brother San Miguel began receiving his pension in February 1976. DONALD R. SHIVELY Pensioner Donald R. Shively, 71, passed away during the early part of this year. Born in Nebraska, he began sailing with the MC&S in 1957 from the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Shively resided in Lodi, Calif. and retired in June 1975. HAROLD W. SMITH Pensioner Harold W. Smith, 79, died in 1997. Brother Smith joined the MC&S in 1953 in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. The Washington native began receiving his pension in September 1983. He was a resident of San Francisco. ALEXANDER S. STANKIEWICZ Pensioner Alexander S. Stankiewicz, 74, passed away October 4. A native of Pennsylvania, he started his career with the "--"'"'""-"---'-----"='---' Seafarers in 1943. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Prior to his retirement in April 1991, Brother Stankiewicz signed off the Tlwmpson Pass, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. He was a resident of Wilmington, Calif. PABLO E. TORRES - - - Pensioner Pablo E. Torres, 96. died September 21. Born in Puerto Rico, he began sailing with the SIU in 1942 from the port of Mobile. ~~!!I!!!!~~ Ala. Brother Torres worked in the deck department and began receiving his pension in April 1967. He resided in Ponce, P.R. CARLOS TRONCOSO Pensioner Carlos Troncoso, 72, ' passed away October 11. Brother Troncoso joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port i..::;,_....;;...;;;:==~--1 of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department and retired in April 1981 . The Louisiana native lived in Metairie. JOSEPH A. YANIK -- Pensioner Joseph A. Yanik, 85, died September 29. He started his career with the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. The ..__...;;::;..._-.i___... ,f_, Pennsylvania native sailed in the engine department. During his career, he was active in union organizing drives. A resident of Northampton, Pa., he began receiving his pension in September 1979. Brother Yanik served in the U.S. Anny during the World War II years of 1941 to 1945. LOUIS ZWERLING Pensioner Louis Zwerling, 88, passed away September 25. A native of New York, he joined the Seafarers in 1941. During his career, he sailed in the deck department and was active in union organizing drives. Brother Zwerling was a resident of New York. He retired in June 1984. INLAND JENNIS S. ALEXANDER Pensioner Jennis S. Alexander, 82, passed away October 11 . A native of Nonh 1 Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Alexander sailed as a chief engineer and started receiving his pension in February 1979. He resided in Chesapeake, Va. r--:J':j!]¥3'f~-1 CURTIS C. CHAMBERLAIN Pensioner CUrtis C. Chamberlain, 83, died September 16. He started his career with the SIU in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania native sailed as a captain. Boatman Chamberlain, a resident of Buena, N.J., retired in July 1980, CULLEN B. COLBERT Pensioner Cullen B. Colbert, 78, passed away September 30. Boatman Colbert joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port =======:.J of Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native sailed as a chief engineer and began receiving his pension in February 1988. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He made his home in Uriah, Ala. WILLIE EDWARDS Willie Edwards, 26, died October 3. Boatman Edwards sailed with the SIU from the port of New Orleans. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Queen Steamship Continued on page 20 December 1998 �steward department for good meals and service. Reminder given to keep noise to minimum while others are sleeping and to keep lounge areas clean. Next port: New York. ,;~fu <i rn1 St1a.tare~. LOG attempl$ lo print as ~any,~lgesls of union shipboard x.-·: : ... . . . . .• minutes as possible. OIJ D~$l~n; iiecause DI spaes /Imitations, : toi1Jtw111:ba omitted. _:::1;;•>:·--~\h · - - '8Jilps'm1nutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. · _@e inues requiring attention or resolutlan are addmsetJIJy t~1;. 11nton · upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The mittutes atB lheit lo!Watded to the Seafarers LOB for publlcatl1J11. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), August 30-Chairman Stephen J. Argay, Secretary Theodore E. Quammie, Steward Delegate Elsayed T. Amasha. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in New York. AB-Adam Talucci, 26, died in an accident aboard ship. Chairman stated Adam will always be remembered as a good man, one who could be counted on at any time, as well as an excellent Seafarers and brother. Rest of crew sent expressions of sympathy to Talucci family. Educational director stressed importance of safety at all times, especially when docking vessel. No beefs or disputed ITT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), August 30-Chairman Vagn Teddy Nielsen, Secretary Robert Wilcox, Educational Director Joe M. Algiere, Engine Delegate Mohamed Radwan. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep messhalj clean and orderly_ Educati al director remind· ~ memben out necessity of obtaini aining record book in order to register. No beefs r di~puted ar reponed_ Suggestion matte and f orwarcted co contracts departmem for m~m~rs to be allow~ o file for vacatiM based on rotation as~i&Md tl'l shippine car<t. Next pon~ New York. areas of ship. Next ports: Arun, Indonesia and Tobata, Japan. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), August 30Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Joseph J. Gallo Jr., Educational Director C. Tsipliareles. Payoff announced for September 3 in Port Elizabeth, N .J. Secretary thanked all departments for great teamwork. Educational director urged members to make upgrading at Piney Point a priority. No beefs or disputed ar reported. Request made for fans to be issued to all crew and for everyone to rewind and catalog movies when finished using them. Steward department given vote of thanks for great job. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), August 30Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary John Eric Bull, Educational Director George Phillips, Deck Delegate Fred Collins, Steward Delegate W. S. De Leon. Chairman noted vessel made first trip to East Coast. Canal transit was nice, but ship expected to rerum to 42-days runs or Asian shuttle. Secretary said movies are great morale builder and asked that everyone donate to movie fund. Educational director reminded crew members of nood to obtain TRBs_No beefs or dis uted OT reponed. Next pons; Long Beach, Calif.; Colon, Panama; Freeport, Baham11:;; and Miilmi, Fla. TY WAVE (Liberty Maritim~ , ugust 30---Chairman Roger J- Rein e, S@cr@tary F.. L Waihington Sr., Educatiortal USNS ALLEGIANCE (Maritrruu/IUM). AUitlSC 29-Chairman rnrecmr Charles Sandino. Deck Dele~atc RQdngu~z Gonzales, Engine Ddegate Carl Turner, Steward Delegate Hen.-y Gn~ene. Chairman announced vessel in Southwest Pass on September 14 with arriv~t ~nd payoff In New Orleans ronowing clay. Secretary reminded crew to clean rooms, defrost reefer boxes i\nd hlm in room keys for next person_ Educational <1irector urgea crew members Lo up~ade at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md_ Some disputed ITT reported in deck depanmem. No beefs or disputed or noted from engine or Robert Coleman. Secrer.ary Tyler N. Laffitte, Deck Delegate Sten Brown, Engine Delegate Larry D. Wesley, Steward Delegate Fidel Thomaz. Bosun informed crew of ship's itinerary and payoff. He also expressed need for unity among crew to stand up for SIU policies OJ\ Maritrans vessels. Educational direc· tor urged members to go to Paul Hall Center to upgrade whenever possible_ He also stressed importance of supporting union through SPAD donations_No beefs or disputed ar reponed. Communications read and posted regarding payoff procedures. All were reminded that smoking is steward delegates. Bosun stressed prohibited in crew lounge and need for safety on deck when washing down holds. messhall as per contract. Several items requested aboard ship, includin~ Juice machine, service trays ancl salad bar in galley, coffee machine for officers' mess, and microwave ovens for both mess halls. LNG LEO (Energy Transpartation Corp-), August 30-Chairman Chorles H. Kahl, Secretary Henr;y Jones Jr., Educational Director Gtorgt Henderson, Deck Delegate D<mald Peterson, Engine Delegate David Vega, Stewar<l Delegate Amy K. Rippel. Bosun thanked an departments for safe work:. He also led discussion on transfer of ship's management and how important it is to donate to SPAD. Educational director stated for better paying jobs, Lundeberg School is a must. He reminded crew members to check zcards for expiration date md to apply for TRBs. Treasurer announced $280 in ship's fund and $150 in communication fund. No beefs or disputed ar reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good meals and to whole SIU crew for tidying up rec room and other December 1998 ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation). September l 0Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Rayfield E. Crawford. President's report in latest WG read and discussed. Educational director appealed to crew members to upgrade and take advantage of educational opportunities at Piney Point. No money in ship's treasury at present time, but thanks extended to all those who contributed to ship's bike fund. It was a great effort. Deck delegate reponed some disputed OT in his department concerning work of riding gang, mainly chipping and painting duties. None noted in engine or steward departments. Bosun thanked deck gang for work well done. Thanks also given to OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), September 6--Chairman Marco Galliano, Secretary Raffaele Ascione, Educational Director Derrick D. Gates, Deck Delegate James Jowers, Engine Delegate Hector Frederick, Steward Delegate Santiago Amaya. Chairman had number of items to report. He noted payoff will take place upon arrival in New Orleans, TRBs are now necessary to register, tour of duty completion forms now on board, and transportation to port of engagement is payable upon completion of tour of duty only. No beefs or disputed ar reported. Suggestion for contracts department to look into extending prescription medicine benefits to cover dependents. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), September 15-Chairman 1imothy D. Koebel, Secretary J. Smith, Educational Director Byron Elliott, Deck Delegate Robert Dorchester, Engine Delegate Mike McNally. Chairman reported on fumre of Maritime Overseas tanker fleet. Educational director urged Seafarers to attend Lundeberg School to increase skills and knowledge. No beefs or disputed ar reported. Several items referred to negotiating committee, including vacation after 90 days and question of emergency leave. Suggestion made to have company provide direct deposit into seamen's bank accounts as alternative to cash or check draw. Crew members asked to make list of any required room repairs. Padding needed for overheads in galley. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. PAUL BUCK (Ocean Carriers), September 20-Chainnan John Konetes, Secretary Antoinette Spander, Educational Director Georg@ H_ Bixby, Deck Delegate Frank Alvarez. Bn~ne Delegate Donal Swa1U1er, Steward Delegate All Quraish. Chairman advised crew to apply for TRB and emphasized its importance. He ako reviewed com. munications from headquarters. including present wage and pay scale, vacation benefits and pension plan contribution breakdown for each member. He notecl concern about openoo mail. Educational clirector recommended upgrading at Lundeberg School to advance job classification and skills. No beefs or disputoo or reported. Crew reminded to chc.ck z-card for expiration date. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), September 24Chairman Hayden W. GirFord, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose. Crew informed of deadline extension for TRBs, but noted books are nc.ces· sary when registering. Secretary urged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and keep abreast of regulations penaining to shipping (STCW endorsements, TRBs). Educational director asked members to be aware of location of all fire stations and equipment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for information on medical cards. Steward department given vote of thanks for good food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), September 6Chairman Raymond Yager, Secretary John F. Bass, Educational Director Clarence Langford, Deck Delegate James Morgan. Engine Delegate Walter R. Hutchinson, Steward Delegate Jaber Ali. Chairman announced end of good voyage. Educational director advised everyone to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. He also reminded them of need to obtain TRBs. Treasurer announced $715 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed ar reported. All aboard agreed new firefighting school in Piney Point is good idea. New washer and dryer requested in addition to new ice machine. QMED also suggesed ordering milder soap for laundry. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), September 6Chairman William Henderson, Seretary Edward C. Winne, Educational Director Edward C. Mancke, Steward Delegate Ali S. Delegate Ramon V. Duran, Engine Delegate Frederick V. Vogler, Steward Delegate Nasar A. AJ. Faqih. Chairman noted that supporting SPAD is important way to make union voice heard on Capitol Hill and that "Politics Is Porkchops" is same today as in Paul Hall's time. He also thanked steward department for job well done and good food. He stated to be competitive in job market with its continually changing requirements, crew members need to take courses at Piney Point and upgrade skills. Secretary gave vote of thanks to Bosun Wilson, all ABs and engine department members for keeping messhalls and crew lounge clean. Thanks also given to Deck Maintenance Mousid S. Omar for painting galley storeroom. Educa- Emergency Averted on S-L Consumer Steward/Baker Danny Brown (left) and Chief Cook John Foster not only do a great job feeding the crew on the Sea-Land Consumer, they also know when their food should be smoking or not. So when Foster recently smelled something burnin~ and it was not lunch, he investigated and discovered smoke billowing from the steering room area. He quickly informed the chief engineer, and crew members were mustered to put out the flames. At the next shipMard meeting, Bosun Francis Adams thanked Foster for his alertness and expressed his gratitude to the crew for their efforts in extinguishing the fire_ H;ydtra_ Chairman announced Coast Guard inspection next month. Some disputed OT reported in deck department relating to routine sea watches. No beefs or disputed OT in engine or steward depanments. Discussion held on rotary shipping md how SIU fought for years to keep it even though companies may be pushing for permanent jobs_Vote of thanks given to steward deparment. Next pons: Boston, Mass., Elizabeth, N.J., and Portsmouth, Va_ SEA·LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), September 15--Chairman Hugo Dermody, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Mark Serlis, Deck Delegate Michael Brown, Engine Delegate Blademiro S. Santana, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman announced pay· off in Elizabeth, N.1. and advised crew to keep abreast of all new documents needed to ship, like STCW endorsements and 1RBs. Secretary thanked crew members for helping keep ship clean. He also discussed importance of supporting SPAD in order to do groundwork for presidential election in year 2000. Educational director noted that best way to ensure job security is through upgrading at Lundeberg School. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. No beefs or disputed or noted in engine or steward departments. Clarification requested on rest period for day workers. Crew reminded of no smoking policy in lounge and messhall. Vote of thanks given to steward department for delicious meals and sincere efforts expended to ensure good trip. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; San Juan, P.R.; Rio Haina, Dominican Republic; and Houston, Texas. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), September 6Chairman J. R. Wilson, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Chris Earhart, Deck tional director reminded all hands that in order to register, they need to obtain TRB. No beefs or disputed OT reported in any of three departments. Communications from headquarters read regarding no payoff without presence of union official. Next port: Long Beach, Calif_ SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Servi~e), September 17-Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary Lanette Lopez, Educational Director Kevin M. Bertel. Chairman discussed prospects of additional jobs, especially on Ready Reserve Fleet vessels due to bombings overseas. He advised crew members, friends and families to write congressional representatives in favor of keeping Jones Act. Educational director discussed Family Medical Leave Act and noted that everyone is entitled to benefit from it. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All letters and other communications received from headquarters read and posted in lounge. New mattresses requested by chief cook and electrician, and repair of drinking fountain requested. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship), September 20-Chairman Carl T. Lineberry, Secretary M. D. Hoeffer, Deck Delegate Glenn Thompson, Engine Delegate Warren H. Wright, Steward Delegate Lawrence E. Winfield. Chairman reported good trip, with most of crew returning after vessel was in shipyard. Secretary stated 11 new mattresses and 52 pillows ordered for crew. Treasurer announced $755 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from headquarters received and read to crew regarding payoff policy: no payoff without union representative present. Captain notified of need for new TV and radio. Steward and deck departments given vote of thanks from crew for great job. Next port: New Orleans, La. Seafarers LOB 19 �Toll-Free Number In Place For TRB, STCW Questions SIU members may call a tollfree telephone number that has been set · up to help answer Seafarers' questions about the STCW convention and the training record book (TRB). The number-877-789-STCW (7829)-connects members to representatives of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Seafarers also may leave a message after 4 p.m. Messages will be returned as promptly as possible. This number is valid only for STCW and TRB questions. It cannot be used for shipping, claims or any other situations. As of August 1, 1998, Seafarers may not register to ship unless they either possess a TRB or have applied for one. This is the case for all SIU members, regardless if they sail deep sea, inland or Great Lakes. Original TRBs are issued at no charge to members, although Seafarers applying for the booklets must send two color, passport-size photos with their application. There is a $25 charge for replacement books. 'Relaxed Assessment' Ending The deadline for relaxed assessment of the requirements of STCW Chapter VI: Basic Safety Training arrives on January L Therefore, SIU members have until the end of this month to take advantage of the relaxed assessment period. Specifically, they may demonstrate certain proficiencies listed in Chapter VI and then have an officer or other qual- ified assessor verify their performance. Such verification is valid for five years. The only other way to meet the Chapter VI requirements is by successfully completing Coast Guard-approved courses. Chapter VI-the tables for which are found on pages 47-52 of the TRB-requires documentation of training and assessment for personal survival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid and personal safety/social responsibilities. School Requests Feedback The Paul Hall Center asks that SIU members who fulfill the Chapter VI requirements please contact the school and convey this information. The center is attempting to help determine the extent to which the relaxed assessment method has been utilized. Seafarers may use the new tollfree number to report their compliance under the relaxed assessment period. Taking ESL for STCW A number of SIU members are taking advantage of the English as a Second Language (ESL) course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education as a means of complying with new regulations stemming from the 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for mariners. Completing the course in October were (seated, from left) Abdul Mosa, Ali Ali, Taher Saeed, Shaibi Riyadh, {~tanding) Peggy D$n$ford {instructor), Dionisio Moreira., Younis Saleh and Mauricio Castro. For more information on the ESL class ~md all of the other r;Qi.ir~i;l~ availabl~ At th~ Paul Hall Center, see pages 11-14. Final Departures Continued from puge 18 co. as a member of the ~teward department. Brother Edwards was a resident of Marrero, La. JOHN G. EVANS Pensioner John G. Evans, 56, oasseo away September 22. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1961 from the port of Norfolk, """"'-'-'-""--'---' Va. Born in Virginii\, M se.iled in the deck department. A resident of Susan, Va.., Boatman Evans started receiving his pension in May 1980. April 1997, he signed off the T.J. Sheridan. Boatman Parlcer was a resident of Leland, N.C. LOUIS W. RAPISARDA Louis W. Rapisarda, 27 1 passed l\way September 14. Boatman - " Rapisarda graduated from the , Lundeberg School's entry level training program in 1995 and joined the Seafarers in the port of Piney Point, Md. The New York native sailed in the steward department. He was a resident of New Port Richey, Fla. JIMMIE TATUM CLIFFORD L. HANNAH P9nsjon~r Clifford L Hannah, 84, died October 10. A native of Florida, he joine'1 the SIU in 1965 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman H;mnah sailed e.s a tugboat captain, primarily aboMd vessels operated by Dixie Carriers. He was a resident of Ovett, Miss. and retired in June 1982. GENE C. PARKER Pensioner Gene C. Parker, 59, died August 17. Bom in North Carolina, he began sailing with the SIU in 1959. Boatman Parker started out in the engine department and later transferred to the deck department. During his career, he earned his operators license and masters license. Prior to his retirement in 20 Seafarers LOii <"! .:. J ''·:~ Pensioner Jimmie Tatum, 74, died August 25. He joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Houston. A native of Texas, he sailed in the L=-..::-='-'-....c.=----..~ engine depanment and began receiving his pen- sion in May 1986. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Tatum lived in Ingleside, Texas. GREAT LAKES ROBERT G. ECKLEY 17ii!Piliiiiiiii~--i Pensioner Robert G. Eckley, 68, passed away October 3. A native of Pennsy1vania, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1957. He worked in the duk department. last sailing aboard the American Marina, operated by American Steamship Co. A resident of Philipsburg, Pa, he began receiving his pension in September 1994. GEORGE L. PIERCE Pensioner George L. Pierce, 69, died October 14. Born in New York. he began sailing with the SIU in 1952. Brother Pierce worked in the Live Healthy ••• Live Longer Editor's note: the following article was written by Chef Allan Sherwin, director of culinary education at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. It has been documented that Americans are the fattest people on the planet. We spend only 10 percent of our income on food while people in other countries allocate up to 80 percent of their income to providing food for their families. The abundance of foods in this country and the relatively low cost of eating have caused us to become a nation of overweight people. People are living longer due to advances in medicine, but we are not exercising as much as our ancestors and, consequently, are gaining weight. Technology has m~de our jobs less physically stressful, and computers, televisions and convenience foods have made us more sedentary. The result is that more people are having health problems due to a lack of exercise and an increased consumption of fat-producing foods. There are several guidelines one can follow to effectively lose weight in a safe way. Fad diets do not work. Short-term losses are usually followed by a gain of weight in excess of what one weighed at the start of the diet. The most important component of losing weight is to cut down on the fat. Reduce the amount of fat calories consumed to under 20 percent of your daily intake. That means cutting down on bacon, dairy (such as cheese and butter), meats with high fat content and any foods that are fried. You can consume all fruits and vegetables in large amounts since they are almost totally fat free. Also reduce the amount of foods that are made from white flour. Breads, pastas, rice and potatoes should be eaten in moderation. Consume only 15-20 percent of calories from protein. Use lean cuts of beef, chicken that is skinless, and fish as sources of protein. Eat in moderation and drink plenty of water. It sounds easy, but old habits die hard. When the urge to eat potato chips and snack foods comes on, eat some fruit and raw vegetables with a fat-free dip. Try not to eat late in the evening when the body is slowing down and calories are burned slower. The key to losing weight is to combine a sensible eating program with exercise. Start by walking 20 minutes per day and increase gradually. Riding a bike, swimming, jogging, using a treadmill or aerobics will increase the use of calories and assist any weight loss program. Practice Makes Perfect engine department, last sailing aboard the Sam Laud, an American Steamship Co. vessel. A resident of Manitowcx;:, Wis., he started receiving his pension in January 1991. RAILROAD MARINE HENRYL.LEE Pensioner Henry L. Lee, 83, passed away August 14. A native of New Jersey, he , joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port _:...,..'. of New York. Brother Lee worked primarily for the marine division of Penn Central Railroad Co., sailing in the deck department. A resident of West Hempstead , N.Y. , he began receiving his pension in January 1974. Brother Lee was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Repetition is part of what makes a safe ship. That is why firefighting drills regularly take place on the SIU·crewed USNS Assertive, an oceanographic surveillance vessel. Here, AB Gary Carraway (right photo) and fellow crew members aboard the Assertive don safety gear and simulate extinguishing a shipboard fire. :. Tlie biographical ske~h of Robert J. "BQbby° Clintort tha['.? . ap~ru.-edin last month's Final Departures was incomplete. It should ". have read: Robert J. HBobbyH Clinton~· 65, passed awayAugust24. · A native of New York, he began his sailing career with the SIU as . ·a inemher of the deck-department: He worked aboard both deep sea·t vessels and dredges. Brother Clinton came ashore in the mid-1960s and worked at the Lundeberg School in its early days. He left to, pursue other opportunities before returning to the $chool in 1988. He served as an assistant to the vice president of the school. Later,. he moved to the West Coast and worked aboard Sea-Land vessels. A U.S. Anny veteran~ he served during the Korean War. He was a,,1£ resident of Federal Way, Wash. December 1998 �The "union of unions" was es5 tablished on this date in 1955 when the American Federation of (Editor's note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer's intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) ~ ... Keeping the Money At Home Would Help Regarding the article in your October issue of the Seafarers LOG (page 5), I agree with U.S. Representative David Bonior. I, too, am against privatizing the Social Security system. In my opinion, if you put that system into the stock market, you will be making a big mistake. I heard about the stock market crash of 1929. It's the youngsters who want the Social Security system changed. If we keep it like it is, it will not run out of money in 2032. Also, if the U.S. quit sending aid to foreign countries that don't like us at all, we would have some extra money. Where does it say in Washington, D.C. that we have to help all these foreign countries? And where does it say, too, that it's OK to borrow from Social Security to pay for past wars. There are still many countries that owe us a war Pensioners debt from World War II, the Korean and Vietnamese wars and Desert Storm. When are these countries going to pay us back? L.D. Rust Wilmington, Calif. Giving Bill Doak A Better Send-off I am writing to you regarding the death notice that appeared in the October 1998 issue of the Seafarers LOG in reference to William ''Bill" Doak. I realize you and the current staff of the LOG were not around in the '40s, '50s and '60; however, you do have access to the LOG archives and membership files. Someone on your staff should have done a little research. Bill Doak had quite a history with the Sill. First of all, Bill was not a native New Yorker. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I first met Bill during World War II. He was sailing as an AB aboard a Waterman ship that was torpedoed in the English Channel in late summer 1944. I was working on an Sill deep sea tug, the Sankaty Head. We got orders from the British Admiralty to assist the torpedoed vessel. We set out from the port of Southampton and found Bill's ship in the English Channel, listing danDearborn, Mich. ALI SALEH MAWARl,59, started his career with the SIU in 1966. Born in Yemen, he worked in the g'ne artmem, last sailing aboard the Buffalo, operated by American Steamship Co. Brother Mawari makes his home in Dearborn, Mich. December Rosa Parks Day. In 1955, 431seamstress year- oId African-American Rosa Parks boarded a crowded bus in downtown Montgomery, Ala. for the ride home from her job in a department store. There was standing room only in the "Negro" section in the rear, but the weary Parks sat down in front and refused to give up her seat to a white man. The action caused her arrest, triggered a year-long boycott of the city bus system, and led to legal actions which ended racial segregation on municipal buses throughout the southern U.S. gerously. We proceeded to rig our towing cable to the stricken ship and towed her to the Swansea Shipyard, arriving a couple of days later. Both crews got together and went ashore that night in Swansea. We drank and partied to the wee hours of the morning. When I look back now, I realize there were several future Sill union officials aboard these two vessels. On the Sankary Head, there was Bob "Sailor" Hall, bosun and brother of Paul Hall; Johnny Arabaze, who later worked as an SIU organizer, patrolman and port agent; and myself. In addition to Bill Doak, the bosun aboard his ship was Gene Dakin, who years later worked as a patrolman in the pon of New York. This was the first time I met Bill. Subsequently~ I sailed wich him aboard Robin Lines ships before he became a Bull Line stiff. Speaking of Bull Line, Bill made the front page of the New Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merged into a single trade union center-the AFL-CIO. The merger ended a 20-year split in the American labor movement growing out of differences over the form trade union organization should take. The merger recognizes that both craft and industrial unions are appropriate, equal, and necessary as methods of union organization. The Colored National Labor Con6 vention met for the first time in Washington, D.C. in 1869. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was organized in Columbus, Ohio in 1886 by 25 craft unions. 8 AFL President Samuel 13 Gompers died in 1924 at age 74. One of the labor leader's most York Daily News when we fought the Teamsters on the Bull Line docks in Brooklyn, just down the street from the union hall. Bill was clubbed over the head by a horseback cop and the New York Daily News ran a picture of him with a bloody white cap and blood running down his face. Bill's bloody cap was later put on display under glass in the Brooklyn hall for all to see. One issue of the Sea/are rs LOG featured a photo of the bloodsoaked cap with a story about Bill and the Bull Line beef. A full account of this story should be in the LOG archives. Bill worked for the SIU in Brooklyn in the late '50s as a life. boat instructor for three or four years. There are many Seafarers still active that Bill helped obtain their lifeboat endorsement. Bill also worked as patrolman in New York and organized on the Great Lakes. Bill was a very impressive guy. One day in the early '60s in Detroic. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Di~ttitt maxes specific provision for safeguarding the membership·s money and uniort finances. The con~titution requires a detailed audit by cenified public accoun• tams every year, which i~ to be mb. mined co the membership by the ~e«;rctary•treasurer. A yearly finance commilcee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their fimlings and rei;ommen· dations. Members of this committee may make dissentin~ reports. spedtic recommendations and sep· arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are wade only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the December 1998 employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of the~e contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If mcm· bers believe there have been viola· tions of their shipping or seniority ri&hts 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 Au th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem· hers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all Sill contracts are available in all Sill halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (ITT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. famous remarks, in response to the question, "What does labor want?" was: "We want more schoolhouses and less jails, more books and ~ess arsenals, more learning and less vice, more constant work and fess crime, more leisure and less greed, more justice and less revenge." The Retail Clerks NationaJ 24 Protective Association (RCNPA) was chartered by the AFL in 1888. The RCNPA became the Retail Clerks International Union, which merged with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America to form the UFCW in 1979. The Knights of Labor was 28 founded in 1869. The Knights broadened the labor movement beyon d a few skilled trades and reached out to all working men and women. Its goals of equal pay for equal work, abolishing child labor, and the eight-hour day provided a rallying cry for all workers. Mich., we were all sitting around in Al Tanner's office following a big organizing drive. Al Tanner was president of the Great Lakes District of the SIU and a vice president of the SIUNA executive board. Al asked Bill if he would like to work on the Great Lakes permanently. Bill sat there for a moment thinking about Al's offer and reached into his pocket and pulled out his seaman's card. Bill showed his card to Al and said, "my papers read Puerto Rican Waters only." Bill loved Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican people. He worked for many years on the island as a part time patrolman and as a one-man shoregang for SeaLand. I am sending this letter to you because I think it is a little sad that a great and popular Seafarer like Bill didn't get a better send-off. Jack Bluitt New Port Richey, Fla. · EDITORIAL POLICY - THE SEAFARERS WG. 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 established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive hoard may clelegate, 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND 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 immooiately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. sru. 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 maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment oppor- tunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 condition of membership in the union or of employment If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and 1efund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above 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 Sill President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers LOG 21 - �Lundeberg School Graduating Classes SEAFARER S LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HARRY LIFEBOAT CLASS 581 ~~ Trainee Lifeboat Class 581-Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 581 are (from left, kneeling) Joshua Davenport, Justin Von Sprecken, Philip Noto II, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Nicholas Craddock, Carey Foster Jr., Vilas Keith and Melvin Jackson Jr. Basic Firefighting-Earning their basic firefighting endorsements on September 11 are (from left, kneeling) Wilfredo Gatmen, Hussein Mohamed, Clemente Rocha, (second row) Mohamed Ahmed, Cecil Edwards, Muckbil Shaibi, James Fennessy, Leopoldo Viernes, (third row) Anthony Hammett (instructor), Robert Schindler, Ronald Hutchison, Albert W. Austin Jr., Lauro Mangahas and C. Jefferson. Advanced Firefighting-Marking completion of the advan~d firefighting Murse on SetJtember 12 ~r4' (from left, fir~t rrJW) Daniel Crawford, Yahya Al-S~qaf, David Mill-Graves Sr.. Chris Stringer. Jam~3 Reider, Bonifacio Lozado, Thomas Minton, (~~cond row) John Smith (instructor). Brian S~il~r. Glen James Sr., Kendra Savage, William Bruce, Eric Hy~on ami Ronald Dewitt. Bask Firefiahting • Maritrans-Graduating from the basic firefighting class on October 16 are (from left, front row) Randy Brinca, Eric Takakjian, (second row) James Haughey, Billy Sawyer Sr., William Howell, Richard Forrest, (third row) Anthony Hammett (instructor). Ronnie Fulcher and Sheldon Slusser. Basic Firefighting .j: Upgraders Lifeboat-Upgrading graduates of the OetoMr 17 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Erasno P. Guevara, Natividad Martinez, Ali H. Ali, Majed Alsunbahi, Gayl Payton, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Taher Saeed, Mohamed Mohamed, Richard Lord, Dionisio Moreira, Abdulhoma Mosa, Riyadh Shaibi, Walter Rocha. Ahmed M. S~leh, Jonas Bocaya, (third row) Talama Moega, Jose Garcia, Edward Adams, Rodolfo Moreira, Youni~ Salen. waseem Dhalai and Sean Wal:sh. Maritrans-Boatmen who sail aboard Maritrans vessels completed the basic firefighting course on September 18. They are (from left, first row) Ernie Hudgins, Rick Redmond (instructor), Randy Watson, Mi<;hael A. Downey, Richard Wylie, Vernon Elburn, (second row) Harry Keeler. Vic Daniels, Jimmy White, Kenny Kitchen, John Coyne, John Dean and Kenny Buttry. ) \ .~, ......IO<.....i~~·;_ t Oil Spill - Penn Maritime-Seafarers sailing aboard Penn Maritime vessels completed the oil spill class on September 23. They are (from left) Martin Malia, David Wade, John Harvard, Ben Graeff and David Lane. 22 Seafarers LOG 1 •. . # .. · .\\\,, ~ Tanker Assistant DL-Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker assistant DL course on October 30 are (from left, kneeling) Charles Valencia, Richard De La Cruz, Thomas MacGregor, Peter Sternberg, Ferdinand Gabuten, James Orlanda, (second row) Wayne Gonsalves, Phillip Troublefield, Richard Paturel, Jesse Sharp, Ameon Fuller, Nelson Martin, Teki Williams, Geronimo Gonzales, Reynaldo Telmo, (third row) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Vanessa Fickel, James Hagner, Walter Ratcliffe, Andre Terrell, Shane Landon, Rafael Cardenas and Peter Malone. December 1998 �The foUow!n~is the schedule f<?~ ~·~~s beginning in December and running to the ti~ few months of 1999 'at~tj}C:;seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of . . · . ~manship~ · located at ·. tbe--:<Pau1:.':Hail Center for Maritime~ Training . and :.:Jhl~cation in Piney Pointt Md. All programs are geared to imp~ove the job skills ::~{i>f·:Seafarers and to promote the.!\.merican maritime inqu$,tfy.. , :<}~"· Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the .needs of the rnem.bership, the maritime industry and-in times o.f conflict-the nation~s security. · the Saturda,Y be.f•', ·.. Students attending ~Y of these c lasses shouId c hec k in rre Febmary 1 t;~~~T~~!:J!;:=::::::~::~n:;~~=,:" :;..~:J:,1.mqeberg . S~l.l9P.l!n.~Y.·Call the admis.sio.ns. :office. a~. .....(~9. ~ ).~94..{)() 10. ... . : ..... .: : . .. ::· :::·· . ........... :......... .. ~ ;',, ' ' ' ·" ·" ... :·. . :. " " ' ' ' ·,\ ' ' , .. :::.:',':,;~· ·~: Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) :. Start Date Date of Completion January 11 February 15 January 29 March5 · · January 18 .•· January22 January 29 February 5 March 12 January 25 February 1 M~hS ·:.":," "':'.' ·.'::''.' .:February 19 · March 19 :~pril 9 Jaouacy8 Febrwiry 5 MarclJS April2 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name _ _ _ _--'=--------~---------------~ Address ___________________________ With This applicacion, COPIES of the following must be senr: One hundred and twenty (120) days seacimefor the previous year, one day in che lase six months prior to the date your class starts, USM MD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indi ca1ing your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime. for the course if ii is Coasc Guard tested. All FOWf, AB and QMED applicants must subinit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $135 with their application. The paymem should be made with a money order only, payabk co LMSS. COUKSE Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone----------- Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member If Ihe following information is nor filled END DATE BEGIN DATE D Inland Waters Member D OUT complt!tl!ly, your application Will nor be processed. Social Security # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Book# - - - - - - - - - - - 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 trainee program? D Yes D No If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? D Yes D No If yes. course(s) t a k e n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes D No Primary language spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - December '1998 LAST V E S S E L : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rating: _ _ __ Date O n : - - - - - - - - - - - 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 cqurse. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Luruieberg School of Seamanship, Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75. Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. 1ms The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and F.ducation is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, 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. Seafarers LOG 23 �Attentton Seafarers The Lundeberg School Course Guide for 1999 is induded in this issue of the Seafarers LOG. Check it out on pages 11 - 14 and start thinking now about your upgrading plans for the new year. Gibson Reio Retl1•'Ds to Guam Sea/arers Prep Maersk Vessel After ROS Period After a two-month period in reduced operating status (ROS), the SnJ-crewed prepositioning ship SP5 Eric G. Gibson has returned to its overseas home in Guam. This summer, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel spent two months in Norfolk, Va. while waiting for new cargo. It then sailed to Sunny Point, N.C. in August, loaded the materiel and resumed its prepositioning mission. QMED Al (Skip) Herrmann, who sent the photos accompanying this story to the Seafarers LOG, reported smooth and routine operations aboard the Gibson both as Seafarers prepared it to leave Norfolk and during the loading in Sunny Point. SIU members first crewed the Gibson in early 1995, shortly after Maersk Line purchased the 784-foot ship. Formerly a Danish-flag containership, the vessel reflagged under the Stars and Stripes, underwent refurbishment and joined MSC's afloat prepositioning force. The modifications included crane installation and cargo-space air conditioning which makes the ship self-sustaining and suitable for the carriage of prepositioned cargoes such as tru~ks, tractors, ammunition, fuel, medical supplies and other materiel. Named after a U.S. Army Medal of Honor redpient, the Gibson 1~ more than 100 feet wide and can travel at up to 21 knots. The SIU-crewed prepositioning ship SP5 Eric G. Gibson takes on cargo in Sunny Point, N.C. Left: AB Steven Anthony operates the winches while tying up in Sunny Point, N.C. Below: Chief CMk Walter Man (right) and SA Don Benjamin prepare the first hot meal for the returning crew since the ship went into ROS. Bosun Ron Parndi~e (handling line) shows the ropes to DE;U Peet Carmus, who recently completed the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Third Mate and SIU hawsepiper Shawn Orr (left) waits with AB Horatiu Vintila to throw the first line over in Sunny Point. BR Saleh Soofi spruces up the Gibson following its two-month layup in Norfolk, Va. Right: Readying the lines for the Sunny Point docks is AB Raymond Austin. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1998 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ITF REDEDICATES ORGANIZATION TO FIGHT SUBSTANDARD SHIPPING SIU’S FAY REMAINS SEAFARERS’ CHAIRMAN AT FEDERATION’S INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS IN INDIA PRESIDENT SIGNS VETERANS’ EXTENSION FOR WORLD WAR II MERCHANT MARINES SIU CREWS 3RD DOUBLE EAGLE STEEL PROBLEMS ABROAD AFFECT GREAT LAKES ECONOMY SUPPORTERS CONTINUE TO SPEAK OUT FOR JONES ACT ABOARD THE RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN A FIRST PERSON VIEW FORM THE TOP OF THE WORLD SOCIAL SECURITY DEBATE FACES CONGRESS ON ITS RETURN SEAFAERS’ RELATIVE MAKES INTERNATIONAL NEWS; SURVIVES HURRICANE MITCH AT SEA BY RIDING LOG WESTCOAST DATES ANNOUNED FOR ITF GLOBAL MARINER’S TOUR ‘MAMA THERESTA’ PRICE TOUCHES LIVES OF ALL WHO KNOW HER TWO SIU CREWS HONORED AT ANNUAL AOTOS DINNER LOG RECEIVES FIRST PRICE IN LABOR PRESS ASSOCIATION CONTEST UNION WILL PROVIDE BASIC ENGLISH TESTS TO HELP MEET REGS DOUBLE EAGLE NAMES HAVE PROUD HISTORY TWINS STILL DOING GREAT NEARLY 19 YEARS LATER TOLL-FREE NUMBER IN PLACE FOR TRB, STCW QUESTIONS GIBSON RELOADS, RETURNS TO GUAM SEAFARERS PREP MAERSK VESSEL AFTER ROS PERIOD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 60, No. 12 1998 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/46273620b4e6cb4c6a1fc6f80f0d6e96.pdf 0f7b805a6eeb07c8d6b4b43da42baab5 PDF Text Text SIUJs Decade of Progress ___ Pages11-14 Congress Receives Bills -To Strengthen U.S. Fleet Sealifl Enhancement Act Aims to Make Merchant Fleet More Globally Competitive Page3 Even on the Lakes?/ Cleveland Paper Reveals Runaway-Flag Scandal Citizens along the Great Lakes recently discovered their waters are no different from any other international shipping lane when the Cleveland Plain Dealer exposed the dangers of runaway-flag shipping taking place on America's "North Coast." Page 5 lll'll!Nt SllAW J PIAIX DEAi.Eii PllOTOCRAPllEll Captain Stavros Fotlnos or the Evangelos tells a crew member to e:xpll!in bow good the conditions on the ship are.. Ships of Shame Cargo crew to start court battle Sailors -fr, go without pay, food Complaints bring help from union for sailors By MICHAELO'MALLEY A diS()Ute about low pay, bad food and filthy conditions on a Sleet-hauling ship in Cleveland harbor yesterday sparked a fax and phone feud in four countries on three continents. Following claims by 13 Filipino crewmen that they are not being properly paid, members of the Seafarers International Union b<>i!rded the ship Evangelos, labor agreement to make such From porr to porr 1he Slories are passed alon . Starvin :;allors ea1rng raw, undi- llOADW.HICKllAH/l'IAlll DEAL£&PHOrooaAl'llEK . . Don Thornton of the Seafarers International Union, left, talks to Filipino sailors about conditions and pay on a foreign ship docked in Cleveland yesterday. Local union officials which IS ow~d by a Greek com- threatened to detain the ship and stop it from unloading until ~~~~tt~t~~ :::i ~~ti;n':J certain demands by the sailors were met. visits, confronted the captain, sa ·o the would detain tile shi stop unloading the ship's cargo and refuse to untie dock lines it Piraeus, Greece, faxed paperwork to the London-based Inter- Reach . . . -Voting Begins on Agreement . SIU-NMU Merger On ASAf Contract ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Page2 Beck Notice Page6 �President's Report Reflecting on the Decade I have just reviewed the center spread for this month's issue of the Seafarers LOG. It is hard to believe what we have accomplished in the last 10 years. While some of you started sailing this decade and have helped us in our efforts to revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, many others have been very involved throughout their entire seagoing careers. Recall where we were in January 1990. Outside of our membership and some others Michael Sacco within the industry, very few thought there would be a continued need for the commercial fleet for economic and national security purposes when we started the 21st century. We knew better. The Persian Gulf War demonstrated why America has depended on its merchant mariners since this country's founding. Seafarers and members of other maritime unions answered the nation's call, making sure no ship loaded with materiel for our troops in the Middle East sailed short. Those who thought others could handle the job discovered foreign-flag owners and crews who balked at delivering needed goods into a war zone. Reawakened by the war effort, military planners and politicians alike realized action had to taken not just to preserve but strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet. You did your part. Not only did you sail the ships, but you and your families registered and voted, wrote letters, made phone calls and talked with neighbors, friends and elected officials to let them know America needs its merchant fleet. That is why the Maritime Security Program became law. That is why U.S.-flag tankers carry Alaska North Slope crude oil overseas. That is why more than half the members of the House of Representatives signed a resolution stating the Jones Act should be preserved. That is why the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project was enacted, paving the way for construction in an American yard of new deep sea passenger ships. That is why dredging is taking place in ports around the country, especially New Y~)fk/New Jersey, to prepare for the ships of the next century. And that is why month after month for more than a year, we have been able to report on the new vessels-tankers, RO/ROs, prepositioning, tugs, car carriers-Seafarers are crewing or will crew in the very near future, all proudly flying Old Glory. Brothers and sisters, this isn't bragging. It's fact! The most important thing to remember is that none of this could have been done without you. You have demonstrated your faith in your union by doing the best job possible each day on your vessels. You make it very easy for representatives of this union to speak on your behalf on Capitol Hill and in other settings. Without the day-in, day-out efforts you perform on the high seas, the Great Lakes and the inland waterways, the U.S.-flag fleet would have been nothing more than a ghost ship. But we knew better, have done better and will continue to get better! As we enter this holiday season, we have so much for which to be thankful, not the least of which is a vibrant, growing U.S.-flag fleet. If the last 10 years are any indication of what the future may bring, I can't wait to get started. To all Seafarers aboard their vessels, to all Seafarers at home with their families and to all SIU retirees who have helped make this the greatest maritime union, may you have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! Volume 61, Number 12 December 1999 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899- 0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Daniel Duncan; Managing Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 1999 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Voting Starts in Proposed Merger of SIU and #MU Voting begins this month on whether the SIU will proceed with full merger talks with the National Maritime Union. As reported in the October and November issues of the Seafarers LOG, balloting is scheduled for December 1, 1999 to January 31, 2000. Voting takes place in all SIU halls between 9 a.m. and noon local time, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. Seafarers also may request an absentee ballot by following the instructions printed in the October issue of the LOG. Additionally, those instructions are available via the union's web site (www.seafarers.org, in the LOG section, October issue). The current vote will determine whether the SIU membership wants this merger and, if approved, gives the union's executive board permission to continue with the merger talks. (A similar election is taking place at the same time in the NMU.) If the two unions' memberships vote to proceed, then specific details of the merger will be addressed by SIU and NMU officials serving on the merger committee. Next, Seafarers would vote during the November-December 2000 general election whether to approve needed constitutional changes such as adding vice presidents and the NMU in the union's name. (NMU members are not eligible to vote in the gen- eral election because the merger would not be completed by then.) After the general election, a third vote would take place for SIU members to approve or reject many of the specific terms of the merger. Before that vote, SIU members would be given detailed information on what the merger would mean and what changes would occur. The date for that voting has not been determined. Therefore, the proposed merger involves a three-step voting process. That procedure is explained in detail in a recent letter mailed from the SIU executive board to each member. Copies of the letter also have been distributed aboard ship by patrolmen and are available in union halls. The letter mentions that some Seafarers have asked whether a merger will allow an NMU member to use his seniority to beat the SIU member out of a job. "No! The shipping rules will continue to apply," the letter states. "Seafarers will maintain priority aboard ships currently sailing under an SIU contract. The same would apply to NMU members aboard vessels presently under contract to the NMU." Similarly, the merger committee has studied the 1978 merger involving the SIU and the Marine Cooks & Stewards, and will follow that precedent to keep the SIU and NMU pension, welfare and vacation funds separate. Should the merger be approved, however, the training and hiring hall funds probably would be combined. OS/Gateman Rick Hedrick (above photo, aboard the Presque Isle) and Cook Kay Nelson (below, on the /TB McKee Sons) are enthusiastic about the proposed merger. SIU Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus Eligible SIU pensioners will receive a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees recently approved the payment after union representatives to the group recommended the bonus. This bonus check will be sent to all SIU pensioners who currently receive monthly benefit checks for normal, early normal or disability pensions from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The Board of Trustees, composed of representa- tives from the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after reviewing the plan's successful investment performance. More information about the bonus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or by calling a plan representative at l800-CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write to the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Breakthrough at Avondale Union, Company Agree to Resolve Long Battle About Representation On the heels of Litton Industries' purchase of Avondale (La.) Shipyard, the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department last month announced a breakthrough in the bitter six-year fight about union representation at Avondale. The company has agreed to adopt neutrality regarding such representation, and will recognize the union based on a majority of Avondale's 4,000 employees signing petitions for membership. A neutral arbitrator will certify that a majority of the employees have signed the petitions. The union and the shipyard signed an agreement on November 2 aimed at reaching an amicable conclusion to what has been a nasty fight. Workers at Avondale voted in 1993 to join a union, but the prior owners used every stalling tactic imaginable to evade that election's outcome. Avondale was purchased for $529 million by Litton Industries in a transaction that closed last August. Litton's Ship Systems consists of Avondale Shipyard and Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. where the Metal Trades Department has held representation rights for more than 10,000 workers since 1940. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney commended all concerned with the new agreement between Avondale and the union. "I applaud Litton Industries' and Avondale's high-road decision to respect these workers' right to a free choice to improve their lives through a union," Sweeney stated. The Metal Trades Department said the agreement "puts the issue back in the hands of Avondale's workers" and "sets up ground rules for assessing the level of support for union representation. The agreement sets out a process under which the union can obtain evidence that it represents a majority of the employees, which will be submitted to a neutral third party for certification. The pact outlines procedures for avoiding the acrimony that characterized the campaign from the time it started in June 1993." Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2000 for the obseNance of Martin Luther King Jr. 's birthday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. December . -1999 �Sealif t Enhancement Act Seeks Fair Competition For American-Flag Fleet Maritime Tax Laws Would Change To Help Provide Level Playing Field Citing the U.S. merchant marine's key role in America's national and economic securityand the unfair competition from unscrupulous runaway-flag ship operators-Senator John Breaux (D-La.) last month introduced the National Security Sealift Enhancement Act of 1999 (S. 1858). Reps. Jim McCrery (R-La.) and William Jefferson (D-La.) introduced similar legislation in the House (H.R. 3225). The SIU strongly supports the bills, which may receive hearings in the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, respectively, early next year. "The introduction of these measures shows that members of Congress are looking ahead and trying to find ways to make the U.S.-flag fleet stronger and more competitive in the next century," said SIU President Michael Sacco. Other U.S. maritime unions, ship operators and shipbuilding associations also voiced their backing, as did the widely respected former Maritime Administrator, Vice Admiral Albert J. Herberger. As its name indicates, the legislation is intended to strengthen the U.S. fleet, which in tum will boost the economy and fortify national security. One provision of the Sealift Enhancement Act would extend to U.S. mariners the existing income tax exclusion for Americans working abroad. Other elements of the bill also focus on equitable changes in different sections of U.S. tax policy. "This legislation is designed to provide a tax environment for U.S.-flag carriers that more closely approaches the favorable treatment provided by other maritime nations to their own merchant fleets," Breaux stated. "I am not proposing to exempt U.S.-flag vessel owners from U.S. income taxes, [but rather to] alleviate the tax burden on the U.S.-flag fleet. "The U.S.-flag merchant marine is an invaluable asset to the economic and national security of this country," he continued. "The Congress must take aggressive action to preserve our fleet of U.S.-flag vessels, while creating incentives for new, modem ships to be registered under the U.S. flag." The bill has five main provisions. One expands the Capital Construction Fund with the aim of increasing revenue available SIU Crews MIV Fisher SIU members recently crewed the prepositioning ship MIV Major Bernard F Fisher as the vessel prepared to start a fiveyear assignment for the U.S. Sealift Military Command (MSC). Seafarers and SIU officials took part in the vessel's christening October 15 in Sunny Point, N.C. The former Sea Fox was renamed in honor of retired U.S. Air Force Col. Bernard F. Fisher, a Medal of Honor recipient who attended the ceremony. The 652-foot Fisher is operated by Sealift, Inc. for MSC, whose fleet also includes a different vessel with a similar name, the USNS Fisher. It will preposi- tion materiel for the Air Force in Diego Garcia. The ship's namesake received the medal for actions in Vietnam in 1966. The then-major rescued a downed airman from a Special Forces camp under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. MSC noted, "While directing his own air cover, Maj. Fisher landed his A-lE/H aircraft, taxied almost the full length of a debrislittered runway, and despite withering ground fire, rescued the downed pilot and gained enough speed to lift off and fly to safety." The Fisher has a beam of 105 feet and a top sailing speed of 19 knots. It is a combination container and roll-on/roll-off ship. One year after MSC awarded a time charter contract for the vessel , SIU members crewed the renamed Major Bernard F. Fisher as the ship readied for its first prepositioning assignment. December 1999 for domestic shipbuilding. Another allows "the owner of any U.S.-flag vessel engaged in the international trade of the U.S. to fully deduct that vessel in the year in which the vessel is acquired and documented under the U.S. flag." Breaux pointed out that many foreign-flag shipowners and operators already "are totally exempt from income taxation," and this provision therefore will help the U.S.-flag fleet "to be internationally competitive." The provision known as the "seamen's wage exclusion" is "consistent with the current policies and objectives of section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code. It extends the foreign earned income exclusion to American merchant mariners by changing the definition of 'foreign country' to incJude a principal place of employment aboard a commercial vessel operating outside the United States, and amending the foreign residence test to include work aboard a vessel." Other components of the legislation include "alternative minimum tax relief' on shipping income-again consistent with foreign regulations-and expanding the expense deductions stemming from conferences or other meetings on American-flag cruise ships. "These provisions will help level the playing field for U.S. shipping and provide incentives that will stimulate growth in the industry," observed Rep. Je:fferson. Rep. McCrery stated, "U.S.based liner companies are subject to significantly higher taxes than their foreign-based counterparts .... Strengthening the economic viability and competitiveness of United States-flag vessel operations requires us to adapt the tax regime governing our merchant marine to the realities of today's international shipping environment." Both McCrery and Breaux recalled the words of General Colin Powell following the Persian Gulf War in 1991. At that time, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, "Our [nation's] strategy requires us to be able to project power quickly and effectively across the oceans to deal with the crisis we couldn't avoid or predict. Sealift will be critical to fulfilling this strategic requirement .... In war, merchant seamen have long served with valor and distinction by carrying the critical supplies and equipment to our troops in faraway lands. In peacetime, the merchant marine has another vital rolecontributing to our economic security by linking us to our trading partners around the world and providing the foundation for our ocean commerce." In announcing his support for the Sealift Enhancement Act, Herberger said, "If the United States is to maintain a strong merchant fleet-supporting our economy and our armed forces--our U.S.-flag companies and our American merchant mariners must have U.S. tax treatment that reflects the realities of international competition." Speaking on behalf of a coalition of U.S.-flag ocean carriers, Sea-Land Service Vice President Peter Finnerty noted that the bill "recognizes the unique nature of the U.S.-flag fleet, operating in trades." the world cargo American mariners and companies compete in a market littered with tax-exempt foreign companies, he said. Pictured from the top: Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and Reps. William Jefferson (D-La.) and Jim McCrery (R-La.) last month launched legislation intended to boost national security by strengthening the U.S. merchant marine. SIU Maintains Jobs on 6 LNG Vessels MarAd 'Reluctantly' Approves Rejlagging The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), while emphasizing that its decision "should not be taken as a precedent for any other situation," on November 3 conditionally approved the transfer of PRONAV's fleet of eight liquefied natural gas vessels to foreign registry. Maritime Administrator Clyde Hart said he "reluctantly" issued the ruling and also stressed that a key condition to the approval "helps to ensure the continued availability of American mariners for commercial operations and military readiness." He noted that all the unlicensed jobs for six of the ships will be held by American seafarers for the next five years, "providing stability and employment for hundreds of skilled mariners." He also pointed out, "Any further changes in ownership, registry or operation under foreign authority may be made only with the Maritime Administration's approval." The schedule for reflagging the eight ships to the Marshall Islands has not been announced. Seafarers will continue sailing aboard six of the vessels- the LNG Capricorn, LNG Taurus, LNG Libra, LNG Gemini, LNG Leo and LNG Virgo. As reported in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG, the economic provisions (including benefits) of the SIU's Standard Tanker Agreement will apply to those ships once the reflagging takes place. The other two vessels will carry foreign crews. After the ruling, SIU President Michael Sacco stated, "While we are extremely disappointed by the decision announced by the Maritime Administration to allow the reflagging of the PRONAV LNG-vessel fleet, the Seafarers International Union is obligated to honor its contractual coillil)itments to crew these vessels. The Seafarers aboard these vessels will continue to perform their duties in the same professional, dedicated and safe manner as they always have." It was only after painstaking analysis that the union decided to accept continued employment on the reflagged ships. In a detailed memo sent in August by the SIU contracts department to Seafarers aboard the LNG ships, the union stated, "When weighed against the alternatives, the final decision was based on the ultimate benefit to our members and their families. The application of the Standard Tanker Agreement wages and benefits will, for the first time, [apply] American labor standards on foreign-flag ships. The Agreement is no less than that which is accepted by U.S.-flag SIU-contracted tanker companies. It maintains our benefits and will provide jobs and job security for five more years while preserving our severance agreement." The union also noted that SIU's crewing of the LNG ships will help provide a continued manpower pool of trained American mariners for U.S. national defense purposes. Moreover, the memo points out that the LNG crews recently faced the unexpected prospect of all eight ships reflagging relatively quickly-which would have left the SIU crews without any opportunity for continued employment on those vessels. (The written communication quickly was followed by SIU Vice President Government Services Kermett Mangram meeting with SIU crews aboard the LNG vessels to answer any other questions.) Seafarers LOG 3 �i----------------------------------------------------------------~~~~~-~ -- ~~ - SIU President Michael Sacco poses with crew members aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. Kneeling is AB Robert Pesulima. Standing from the left are BREC Bobby Garcia, Wilmington (Calif.) Port Agent John Cox, Sacco, AB Alfonso Garcia, QMED Jesse Manard, Wilmington Safety Director Frank Gill Jr., AB Maximo Lugtu and GUDE Jose Gamboa. Crews Welcome Sacco to Their Ships Right: Aboard the El Yunque are Jacksonville (Fla.) Port Agent Tony McQuay, Wiper Pedro Gago, BREC Michael Eaton, SIU President Michael Sacco, OMU Ramon Collazo and AB Blair Baker. Working on dinner for the SeaLand Patriot crew is Chief Cook James Boss. SIU President Michael Sacco has maintained a busy schedule, meeting as many SIU members as possible during his recent travels. From Port Everglades, Fla. to Long Beach, Calif., he has climbed gangways to inform Seafarers about what is happening in the union and to answer questions they may have concerning benefits, contract and the proposed merger to bring the NMU into the SIU. On this page are some of the many Seafarers who have welcomed him aboard their vessels. SIU President Michael Sacco (left} welcomes AB Rudy Hernandez to a union meeting aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. Also participating in the meeting in which members asked questions about the proposed NMU merger into the SIU are (from the left) BREC Bobby Garcia, QMED Jesse Manard, SA Orlando Pizzaro, AB Robert Pesulima and SREC Daniel Payne. The Sea-Land Long Beach (Calif.) crane maintenance unit greets SIU President Michael Sacco. From the left are Seafarers Allen Pasik Jr.. Wilmington Port Agent John Cox, Sacco, Van X. Phan, Daran Ragucci, Kimo Togiai, Jim Dryden and Wilmington Safety Director Frank Gill Jr. c SIU President Michael Sacco (left) updates crew members aboard the El Yunque on the latest happenings in the union. QMED Ron Haines (standing) meets SIU President Michael Sacco aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. SIU President Michael Sacco (right) answers a question about the SIU-NMU merger with Crowley boatmen (from left) AB Dave Verschoor, AB Dragi K. Odak and Eng. Bob Bouton. Left: Welcoming SIU President Michael Sacco (second from left) to the Sea-Land Patriot are (from left) AB Matt Bevac, Wilmington (Calif.) Port Agent John Cox and QMED Jesse Manard. West Coast Unions Reach 6-Year Agreement with ASM Offering lunch to Wilmington Port Agent John Cox (left) is Third Cook Neil Ball of the Lihue. 4 Seafarers LOG The galley gang of Matson's Lihue greets the SIU president. From the left are BR Nunu Randle, President Michael Sacco, Chief Steward Skip Polzine and Chief Cook Willie Madison. The SIU's Pacific District unions have reached an agreement with American Ship Management (ASM) for a new six-year contract. The pact is retroactive to July 1 and includes a pay raise in each of the six years covered by the contract. The SIU Pacific District is composed of SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District members in the galley, the Sailors' Union of the Pacific for the unlicensed deck department and the Marine Firemen's Union providing unlicensed crews in the engine room. ASM was created after American President Lines was purchased by Singapore-based NOL in 1997. ASM operates the former APL U.S .-flag fleet. Negotiations took place throughout the fall before the agreement was reached in late October. The ratification process involving members from the three unions covered by the new pact still was taking place as the Seafarers LOG went to press. December 1999 �Runaway-Flag Crew's Plight Captures Newspaper's Attention Thanks to a series of articles published by Ohio's largest daily newspaper, Great Lakes residents discovered runaway-flag shipping with its inherent problems of little to no pay, poor working conditions and lack of food could be found in their ports. Michael O'Malley, a reporter for the Plain Dealer, alerted readers to the plight of the Filipino crew aboard a Greek-owned, Panamanian-flagged cargo ship delivering foreign-produced steel to Cleveland, known for its steel mills. O'Malley worked with SIU member Don Thornton, a Great Lakes inspector for the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), and Jim Given, an SIU of Canada representative who performs the ITF task in his country, as they attempted to gain back pay, food, clean linens and other items for 12 crew members aboard the Evangelos this fall. (The ITF is a London-based global organization of transport unions. The SIU is a member.) The crew sought help from the ITF when the ship arrived in Cleveland in October. The ITF inspectors took O'Malley with them to document their discussion with the ship's Greek captain. The reporter heard crew members state they had no bread or juice, just water, yet "the captain eats grapes and ice cream." Longshoremen, who originally notified the newspaper of the conditions on the ship, threatened to stop offloading and keep the vessel tied up until provisions arrived. Thornton and Given verified food and clean linens were brought aboard, but had to accept assurances from the ship's owners and the manning company that the crew's money-more than $100,000 in back pay-had been sent to their families. They also were faxed paperwork claiming to show the mariners' pay had been sent to their families in the Philippines, which later proved to be false. The ship set sail for Thunder Bay, Ontario to load grain for Morocco. When the inspectors uncovered that the promised pay still had not been delivered to either the crew or their families, they met the loaded ship in the Welland Canal. The captain refused to allow the newspaper reporter aboard, then forced a crew member to tell him everything was fine as the vessel passed through a lock. The Plain Dealer published a frontpage full-color photo of the anguished mariner with the captain right behind him in its Sunday, October 24 edition. Thornton and Given spoke with the crew member and several others when they boarded. They were told the captain ordered the mariners to say those things as well as sign papers stating they had been paid if they wanted to continue sailing. The crew added they still were not being fed properly. Nine crew members signed powers of attorney requesting the ship be arrested for breech of its ITF contract when the Evangelos arrived in Montreal. Unfortunately, by the time the vessel reached the Canadian port, the crew members rescinded their call for the ship's arrest. Without it, Canadian officials were helpless. Thornton and Given speculated that the crew and/or their families had been intimidated with a possible threat of blacklisting being used. The ship left for Morocco with a spokesperson for the ITF in London vowing to monitor the ship's actions. Not only did the newspaper publicize the Evangelos situation with photographs and articles, it also featured the plight of other runaway-flag crews in the frontpage story of October 24 under the headline "Ships of Shame." O'Malley told the Seafarers LOG the articles generated many telephone calls from readers unaware these conditions existed on vessels sailing the Great Lakes. The stories dealt with situations around the world to show the Evangelos was not an isolated incident. Photo credit: Roadell Hickman/Plain Dealer SIU member and ITF inspector Don Thornton (left) learns more about the problems aboard the Evangelos from crew members shortly after the vessel docked in Cleveland. Bad News Keeps Oozing From Runaway-Flag Ship Passengers on Carnival Cruise's ill-fated Tropicale recently learned the hard way that jiggling the handle sometimes isn't enough. The runaway-flag vessel's first voyage since a shipboard fue left passengers stranded at sea for four days ended early, because of a clogged sewage system. As a result of the inoperable commodes, the more than 1,000 passengers were flown from Mexico to Tampa. The Liberian-flag Tropicale had undergone three weeks of repairs and safety inspections before sailing in late October, approximately one month after a shipboard fire had left passengers adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Coast Guard inspectors reportedly discovered problems with the ship's plumbing and directed the company to fix them. The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the September shipboard fue as well as the crew's reaction to it. December 1999 The Filipino-crewed , Panamanian-flagged, Greek-owned Evangelos offloads foreign-made steel in Cleveland. Crew members told ITF inspectors they had received no pay for several months, had no food aboard when they came to Ohio and suffered with poor working conditions. AFL-CIO President: WTO Talks Must Address Workers' Rights As representatives of the 134 member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) readied for meetings in Seattle from November 30 through December 3, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said America's working families are mobilizing to ensure their voices are heard. In a speech November 19 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Sweeney described plans for a massive pro-worker rally November 30 in Seattle, involving "tens of thousands of working men and women and their families from across America and countries across the world. We will be joined by 200 international union leaders representing over 135 million workers from more than 100 countries. "We will call upon the delegates to the World Trade Organization to address workers' rights and human rights as well as environmental and consumer protections in the rules that govern the global economy-demands that are supported by workers from Argentina to South Korea, from South Africa to the Czech Republic, tens of millions of workers from developing as well as developed countries." The WTO meeting will launch global negotiations to further open markets in goods, services and agricultural trade as well as review some current trade rules. The head of America's federation of trade unions, to which the SIU is affiliated, stated the WTO "must incorporate rules to enforce workers' rights and environmental and consumer protections, and compliance should be required of any new member. Every worker deserves protection of basic human rights-prohibitions against child labor, slave labor and discrimination, and the freedom to join together with others in a union." He noted that as the WTO considers admitting China-notorious for child labor and other worker abuse-"editorials pose a choice between free trade and protectionism, between engaging China and isolating it, between embracing the global market and turning our backs on it. Opponents are being dismissed as part of the past, and as obstacles to the prosperous future of the new economy. "This is nonsense. The debate isn't about free trade or protection, engagement or isolation. We all know we 're part of a global ITF Goes to Bat For Scared Crew The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has stepped in to assist crew members aboard the foreign-flag bulk carrier Karteria some two months after a horrific explosion on the vessel left two dead and another mariner paralyzed with severe bums. The ITF (to which the SIU is affiliated) recently reported that the Maltese-flagged ship was carrying cargo-possibly iron oxide fines- across the Atlantic Ocean in late August when explosions occurred inside two of the holds. One Filipino crew member instantly died, while another passed away a few hours later due to burns. A third crew member, Jing Caringal, survived but sustained a broken back and major bums. According to the ITF, the Karteria diverted to the Azores and underwent temporary repairs. ITF representatives discovered Caringal awaiting repatriation to the Philippines in a hospital in the Azores where he could not be diagnosed or treated due to the severity of his injuries and the lack of facilities at the hospital. After the ITF intervention, Caringal was taken by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney tells a National Press Club audience that the WTO must incorporate rules to enforce workers' rights and environmental and consumer protections. economy. And we're so engaged that we're already running a $60 billion trade deficit with China. "The real debate is not over whether to be part of the global economy, but over what are the rules for that economy and who makes them-not whether to engage China, but what are the terms of that engagement, and whose values are to be represented." air ambulance to Stoke Mandeville hospital in England where still was undergoing treatment as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. Meanwhile, the vessel proceeded from the Azores to its intended discharge port, Antwerp. "The crew are increasingly concerned for their own safety," noted the ITF in a news release. "Having suffered the trauma of the explosion and witnessing the loss of and serious injury to three colleagues, they are stranded on board a vessel containing an unstable cargo, which . . . continues to emit explosive quantities of hydrogen gas. In addition, conditions on board are becoming increasingly difficult. There is no hot water and no laundry facilities for the crew." David Cockroft, ITF general secretary, said it is "unacceptable to leave (the crew) on board in these conditions for this length of time. It seems to us that, yet again, the safety of the crew is secondary to the financial concerns of the owners and its P & I club." Cockroft pointed out another concern. Both the shipowner-Karteria Shipping Limited-and the vessel recently were issued ISM documents of compliance and safety management certificates, yet "were apparently unprepared for this emergency." As part of the federation's ongoing campaign against substandard shipping, the ITF is representing Caringal in seeking compensation for his injuries. Seafarers LOG 5 �Post-Hurricane Cleanup on Humacao Among the SIU-crewed vessels impacted by Hurricane Floyd earlier this year was the Humacao, operated by Navieras NPR. As reported in last month's issue of the Seafarers LOG, the ship survived Floyd's full force on September 15 and 16, approximately 150 miles from Jacksonville, Fla. Despite the 60- foot seas, 100-mph winds, 45-degree rolls and a shipboard fire, there somehow were no serious injuries. The vessel sustained significant damage, however, leading to cleanup efforts (pictured here) when it finally arrived in San Juan, P.R. Pictured above (from left) are AB Terry McKee, Recertified Bosun David Murray, SIU Port Agent Victor Nunez and Engine Utility Anthony Rosa. In photo at right are AB Julio Matos and AB Roberto Feliciano. At left, a damaged container is removed from deck. "We're pretty lucky we survived," Murray said. SIL Independence Sives Independence To Boaters Out of Sas in the Bahamas Running out of gas, while unpleasant, usually is just inconvenient. In a car, anyway. For eight people in a small pleasure boat in the Bahamas, it might have proven fatal. But the SIU-crewed Sea-Land Independence aided the stranded group, which had been adrift for two days without food or water after their 18-foot boat exhausted its fuel. According to a letter from the Sea-Land Independence recently received by the Seafarers LOG, the rescue took place in May. With the vessel sailing off the south coast of Grand Bahama island, AB John Habib and Third Officer John Marcin sighted the small white boat approximately two miles off the starboard bow. One passenger was waving a white cloth. The Sea-Land Independence maneuvered alongside the boat and secured lines. At the same time, the ship contacted a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in the area. The letter notes that although the pleasure boaters were famished, they did not require medical attention. Since the Coast Guard vessel would arrive shortly, the Sea-Land ship lowered plenty of food and water to the grateful survivors, but didn't bring them aboard. Soon, the cutter Manitou relieved the Independence, and the SIU-crewed ship proceeded toward Panama. A half-hour later, the Coast Guard confirmed that all survivors safely came aboard. New Carissa Beached for Winter For residents of Coos Bay, Ore., the runaway-flag freighter New Carissa simply won't go away. At least not all of it. According to press reports, the beached stem section of the vessel-which ran aground in February-will remain on the sand until spring. Rough seas postponed the most recent attempts to remove the rusting, 120-foot section. In late October, salvage crews abandoned a three-week operation to tow the wreckage out to sea, according to the Associated Press. The Panamanian-flag, Japanese-owned New Carissa went aground February 4, spilling 70,000 gallons of heavy bunker fuel. Extraordinary measures were taken to ignite the remaining oil (and thereby prevent it from spilling), and the 639-foot vessel resultantly split. Shortly thereafter, the bow section broke loose from its tow and drifted ashore 80 miles north. It later was towed again and sunk by a U.S. Navy torpedo. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD assists employees by representing them in all aspects of their employment 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 collective bargaining activities and employee representation services. In addition to these expenditures, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts such as organizing, publications, 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 about their rights and obligations concerning payment 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. 1. Benefits of union membership - While non-members do receive material benefits from a union presence in their workplace, 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 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 proposals 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 $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year or $75.00 (seventy-five 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- 6 Seafarers LOG 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 provides. These services are those related to the collective bargaining 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 meetings with employers and employees. Union services also include representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, grievance 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 1998 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 65.43 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee based upon the dues would be $196.29 (one hundred ninetysix dollars and twenty-nine cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 2000 calendar year. This means that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 1999 and November 30, 2000 will have this calculation applied to their 2000 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2001, your objection must be received by December 1, 2000. 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union's expenses during 1998. 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 deduction beginning in January of each year, you must file by the beginning 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 calendar 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representation activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a challenge 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 arbitrator 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 continuing support. Sincerely, David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer December 1999 �On-Site Course Helps Seafarers Meet STCW Chapter VI Regs The Paul Hall Center has often taken its safety courses "on the road." Instructors from the school have taught water survival and fire fighting classes to Seafarers in different ports across the country, including aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat Company vessels in New Orleans, and American Hawaii Cruises' SS Independence in Honolulu. One of the course participants leaves the emergency locker en route to the "fire." A recent training opportunity in Maui was a first, however, in that the entire curriculum needed for meeting the requirements of STCW Chapter VI (Basic Safety Training) was taught at one time. Paul Hall Center instructors Rick Redmond and Ben Cusic conducted the course components, consisting of personal survival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid and personal safety/social responsibility. The SS Independence sails into the port of Honolulu for one day each week, but it spends two days in Maui, which allowed 20 upgrading Seafarers plenty of time to receive practical instruction in water safety and survival techniques in that ship's luxury pool. Classroom instruction was held at Maui Community College, part of the University of Hawaii. Redmond, who taught the fire fighting segment, obtained the necessary permits for setting a fire that produced smoke, so students had the added benefit of dealing with a true fire and not merely a simulation. Having successfully completed the STCW basic safety course, students pose for a group shot at Maui Community College. Rick Redmond (far left) and Ben Cusic (far right, kneeling), instructors at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., conducted the on-site training. Certificates of course completion were earned by Amy Mazurek, Shannon Rabago, Ricardo Sebastian, Stephen Warren II, Ronald Whitfield, Alejo Fabia Jr., Soriano Grande, Angelito Pertubal, Emo Aulelava, Adele Williams, Laverne Berasis, Maile McWilliams, Joseph Brooks, Cynthia Robello, Leonicio Casamina Jr., Jerwin Ablao, Allan Acasio, Joachim Buetzer, Byron Hall and Ronald Wade. All Seafarers who sailed prior to August 1, 1998 must have documented evidence of Chapter VI compliance by February 1, 2002. Those who began sailing after August 1, 1998 should already have fulfilled the requirements. AOTOS Awards to duMoulin, TRANSCOM Richard duMoulin, chairman and CEO of Marine Transport Lines (MTL), and U.S. Air Force General Charles T. Robertson, Jr., commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, received the annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) award on November 5 in New York. The prestigious award is sponsored by the United Seamen's Service. MTL is the parent company of SIU-contracted Intrepid Ship Management, while TRANSCOM is the largest single user of U.S.-flag vessels (with many SIU-crewed ships among them). Above (from left): SIU President Michael Sacco, U.S. Maritime Administrator Clyde Hart and (far right) U.S. Rep. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) congratulate duMoulin. At right (from left): Gen. Robertson celebrates with Sacco and Sea-Land Service President and CEO John Clancey. Maersk-Sealand Taps Los Angeles For New Terminal Maers~-SeaLand will be the sole user of a massive new container terminal being built at the Port of Los Angeles, the company announced on October 28. The Pier 400 terminal will occupy 484 acres December 1999 Members of the emergency squad on board the SS Independence don the proper equipment for a fire drill conducted while the vessel was at anchor in Kana, Hawaii. Gopher State Receives Bravo Zulu upon expected completion in 2003, although some of its sections will open as early as late 2001. The cost of the Pier 400 project is $794 million, which includes $466 for the container terminal facilities and infrastructure and $328 million for two stages of a major dredging and landfill program. The facility reportedly will include at least 16 shore-side cranes and will work as many as six vessels at once. City officials said that the 25-year lease between the port and the company will bolster the local economy, bringing thousands of good jobs and billions of dollars in new investment. SIU members as well as officers and military personnel aboard the Gopher State recently were congratulated by U.S. Navy Admiral Harry M. Highfill for their accomplishments during Operation Crocodile 99 in Gladstone, Australia. During the exercise, Seafarers worked with more than 5,000 active duty and reserve U.S. service members as well as Navy, Marine and Coast Guard personnel. Altogether, they moved more than 600 pieces of critical cargo ashore and safely conducted complex operations at sea and ashore. "Each and every one of you should be proud of your accomplishments during this exercise," the admiral stated. "You completed an operation that no other country in the world could have accomplished, and you did it safely and with style." He continued, "As a team, you showed our allies our impressive capabilities as a nation and our great nature as individuals. Again, congratulations to all for a job extremely well done." The Gopher State is a prepositioning ship owned by MarAd and operated by Interocean Ugland Management Corp. It has been stationed in Guam for the past several years, always at the ready to sail in support and defense of the United States and her military forces. Seafarers LOG 7 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACARON PUii This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, El N 51-6097856 for the year ended January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Plan, EIN 13-5602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $877,410. These expenses included $198,880 in administrative expenses and $678,530 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,553 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,512,065 as of December 31, 1998, compared to $11,589,292 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $(77,227). This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the current 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 any assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $800, 183 including realized gains of $239, 712 from the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $560,471. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statements show that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to AddHlonal Information Your have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. assets held for investment; 3. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; 4. service provider and trustee information; and 5. reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Lou Delma who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.20 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and 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 (Trustees of the MCS Supplementary Pension 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, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SlllJMARY AllNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS l'EllSION TRUST This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Pension Trust, EIN 13-6100329, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $34,447,742. These expenses included $5,165,016 in administrative expenses and $29,282,726 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24, 192 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 $578,646,134 as of December 31, 1998, compared to $562,498,325 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $16, 147,809. 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 income of $50,595,551 including employer contributions of $6,004,371, realized gains of $31,288,778 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $13,301,966. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights To Additional Information 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. service provider and trustee information; 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 5. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.40 for the full annual report, or 10 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 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, O.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, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. 8 Seafarers LOG Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $28,541,567 as of December 31, 1998, compared to $26, 146,074 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,395,493. 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. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $39, 776,560 including employer contributions of $38, 157,696, realized gains of $162,334 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,456,530. Plan expenses were $37,381,067. These expenses included $4,026,033 in administrative expenses and $33,355,034 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights To AddHional 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. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4. service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.70 for the full annual report, or 10 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. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees Seafarers Vacation Fund, 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, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PUii 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 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $1,397,982. These expenses included $201,945 in administrative expenses and $1, 196,037 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 592 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 $25,004,-173 as of December 31, 1998, compared to $24,527,804 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $476,669. 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 income of $1,874,651 including employer contributions of $232,063, realized gains of $550,523 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,092,065. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. 2000 - Your Rights To AddHional 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. service provider and trustee information: 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 5. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees of Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1 .80 for the full annual report, or 10 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 Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension 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, D.C. 20210. A Year of Personal Commitment So much has and continues to be written about the coming year-2000. On the one hand, it's just a new year; on the other hand, it's the beginning of a new decade . . . a new century . . . a new millennium. Seafarers, their spouses and dependent children can truly make 2000 a memorable beginning by applying for one of seven scholarships being awarded by the Seafarers Welfare Plan in May of next year. Three of the scholarships are reserved for SIV members. One is in the amount of $15,000 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 vocational school or community college. Four scholarships are awarded in the amount of $15,000 to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. The first step is to send away for the 2000 SIV Scholarship Program booklet (see form at right). Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should check the eligibility information to make sure that certain conditions are met. Since the completed application form (and other required paperwork) is due no later than April 15, 2000, applicants should start collecting the necessary documents as soon as possible. These include transcripts and certificates of graduation, letters of recom- me-ndation, a photograph and certified copy of birth certificate. Also, arrangements should be made to take the SAT or ACT tests by February. Filling out the coupon below is the first step toward pursuing your hopes, dreams and goals for a higher level of education. Make the year 2000 special-in more ways than one. r--------------------------------------------------, lease send me the 2000 SIU Scholarship Program booklet P which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Name 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 Welfare Plan, 12199 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 L--------------------------------------------------~ December 1999 �He Sb.oats, He Scores! Retired Bosun Revives Hockey Passion Retired Bosun Peter Loik has spent much of his life on water, in one form or another. He enjoyed a prosperous, 44-year career with the SIU before retiring in 1991. Sandwiched around his sea time is a hockey calling that began when Loik was a toddler and now sees him competing in "over-70" tournaments throughout North America. That's a long time between shifts, eh? "When I started walking, I started skating," recalls the Saskatchewan, Canada native, who now resides in Baltimore. Left: Retired Bosun Peter Loik helped lead his over-70 team to first place in a recent ice hockey tournament in Vancouver. Philly Teamsters Win Strike, Thank Sealarers for Support Members of Teamsters Local 463 in Philadelphia recently won their strike against Wawa Dairies, thanks in part to widespread backing from fellow trade unionists. SIU members repeatedly joined Teamsters on the picket line, demonstrating their support. Other union members from as far as New York and Virginia also showed their encouragement. There are approximately 3,200 members of Local 463, some 280 of whom were on strike against Wawa. After the 11-day action, members in October ratified a new contract that included wage and benefit increases while eliminating all of the givebacks proposed by the company. In a letter addressed to the SIU executive board and the entire SIU membership, Local 463 Secretary-Trea'surer Robert Ryder stated, "Your support during our strike made the difference for our members and their families. When Wawa was confronted by the show of solidarity from unions across the tri-state area, they came back to the table and negotiated a fair agreement for our members. This would not have been possible without your help. "I want you and your members to know that you can always count on the support of this Local." Picketing in behalf of striking Teamsters in Philadelphia are (from left) OS Lafe Fraley, SIU Representative Joe Mieluchowski, AB John Gallagher and AB Michael Maronski. This demonstration took place in early October. Seafarers show their support for Teamsters Local 463 as a television cameraman covers the demonstration outside a Wawa facility in Philadelphia. ATTENTION ALL SEAFARERS Check Your Z-Card; Your Job May Be at Stake Merchant Ma rain er 's Documen t Must Be Renewed According to a law that took effect in 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard requires all merchant mariners to renew their merchant mariner's documents (z-cards) in order to continue sailing. All mariners MUST possess a renewed z-card in order to sail aboard U.S.-flag vessels by the end of 1999. That means as of January 1, 2000, all active z-cards must have been issued no earlier than January 1, 1995. You may renew your z-card beginning one year before its expiration date. No merchant mariner is allowed to ship with an expired document. (Mariners may renew their z-cards up to one year after the expiration date. However, mariners lose December 1999 their endorsements if they renew beyond that one-year extension.) The expiration date is five years to the day after the card was issued. Z-cards list the expiration date in two different locations: (1) near the mariner's photo on the front and (2) near the mariner's fingerprint on the back. For those z-cards without an expiration date, the date of issuance is located on the back of the document beside the fingerprint. However, any z-cards that do not have an expiration date printed on them will be void as of January 1, 2000. If you have any questions concerning the status of your z-card, contact your port agent or patrolman. "But I went to sea when I was 19, and didn't play hockey again for 50 years. I just got back into it a couple years ago." Playing in nearby Laurel, Md., Loik revived his hockey skills and then put them to good use in a recent tournament in Vancouver. His team (the Crawlers) placed first out of 10 squads in the division for players ages 70 and older. Loik, 73, played center, scoring a goal with two assists in the championship game. But he seems more proud of losing a tooth earlier in the tournament. "That made me feel like I'd been christened," he recalls. From the rink to the sea and back, Loik says he's always felt at home. He played for successful junior league and semi-pro hockey teams as a teenager before trading his sweater and skates for coveralls and work boots. "I guess I was a little wild in those days, and didn't really know what I wanted to do," Loik says. "I was looking for work, and I'm just glad I found the merchant marine. With the SIU, I had a reputable job with good money coming in. It was hard work, but if you did your job, there were no problems. It was a good fit. "Plus in those days, ships would stay in port for days or a week. You really got to see the world." Asked about his fondest seafaring memories, the recertified bosun describes a 1985 voyage aboard the Long Lines. "We laid the first fiber-optic cable in the world, in the Canary Islands. That was special." He also mentions helping with construction of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., which opened in 1967; and his grandson, Gerard Quinn, winning a Seafarers Welfare Plan scholarship two years ago. (Quinn attends college in New York.) "The union has done a lot for the members," states Loik, who frequently upgraded at the school. "I enjoyed sailing for the SIU, and my family was well taken care of." Even in retirement, Loik maintains an active interest in the union. He usually drops in at the Baltimore hall each week, and occasionally attends membership meetings there and in Piney Point. He also attended the ceremonial opening of the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School last summer. "You just can't get that 'ship talk' with neighbors," Loik chuckles. "With guys who are Seafarers, you can always communicate, catch up on the latest news and people's whereabouts." Likewise, he plans to keep honing his reborn puck prowess-although the tournaments largely are luck-of-the-draw. There are very few over-70 squads in North America, Loik explains, so individual players from throughout the continent are matched up on-site to form temporary teams. Loik's fortune worked well in the Vancouver tournament in September. His team included Toronto Maple Leafs 1946 rookie of the year Howie Meeker (perhaps more commonly known among younger hockey fans as the longtime voice of Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts). "After 50 years of not being on skates, it was a big change from climbing ladders and walking decks," Loik says. "But it's been great, and now I'm looking forward to more tournaments." Steward Kamer Cooks Up Better Life witb. tb.e Union When Mohamed Kamer immigrated to the United States 14 years ago, about the only thing he brought with him from his native Egypt was his ability to cook. Today, the 39-year-old Seafarer is upgrading at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education to become a chief steward. In between has been a tremendous ride from the lowest ranks of the restaurant world to where he is today. "I started at the bottom," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently. "I was a line cook." Since then, he has worked his way up as well as graduated from New York Chefs School in Manhattan. Not only has he learned the skills and techniques needed to survive in his field, he also has owned several restaurants in New York. In fact, he discovered the SIU through the clientele of his last business, a seafood restaurant in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge. "My customers were Seafarers. They told me all about what they did and talked me into it." Kamer sold his business and started sailing as a second baker and chief baker in 1997 aboard the SS Independence. While he enjoyed the work, he did notice quite a difference between operating a restaurant for himself and cooking aboard ship for others. "I have to follow the directions I am given," the galMohamed Kamer works in the Paul ley gang member Hall Center's culinary institute to stated. "The menu upgrade his galley skills. is already prepared and we have to follow what we have been given. There is very little opportunity to be creative, unless there is a special birthday or other event." Despite the change in both working and living situations, Kamer admits, "I love to sail." Even when he is not aboard ship, the Brooklynbased member can be found in the kitchen. During the last four summers, he has taken a month off from sailing to work with the same family in the mountains of upstate New York when they gather for their annual vacation. Kamer was selected by the family because of his high grades at the Manhattan school. He prepares the menus, does the shopping and cooks for as many as 30 people. He said he really enjoys doing this because it allows him to work on new dishes, especially seafood. Another benefit is he can take his daughter with him so they can spend time together. An American citizen for 10 years, Kamer plans to continue his career with the SIU. "This has been very good for me." Seafarers LOG 9 �To all my shipmates, retired and active, in the Gov't. Services Division (MSCPAC) A To all Seafarers and families Holiday greetings and best wishes to you and yours. God bless. Felix P Amara Sr. To Becky Sleeper Happiest of holidays and peace and prosperity in the coming year for you, your family and your staff. Our "Orgulf Angel" is still tops!! Nancy Avery and y our Orgulf members To Orgulf cooks Happy holidays! May all our crews be merry and the rivers all run smooth. And ban appetit! Nancy Ave1y To "Uncle Mel" Merry Christmas! At this time of new beginnings, I wish you all smooth seas and peace. Nancy Avery To Bosun Jeremiah Harrington and all SIU members Merry Christmas and a very happy, prosperous New Year. Smooth sailing. Pete M Amper JB3 To Carmine Barbati Your family loves you always. We miss you tremendously. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Lots of hugs and kisses 2 U. Happy birthday ol' man of mine! RoseMary, Jim and Rachel Barbati To Tricia Gerlach and the Bull family Have a happy holiday season and Happy New Year in 2000. Merry Christmas. Jeffery Bull c T b.e h.oliJ&y greetings ap;peari11g on th.is pa.ge were written girls, finally we are getting more female recertified stewards. Sometimes it takes a woman to add the right touch to make it all come together. Good luck and happy sailing, Donna DeCesare To Lanette Lopez and Paul Sending you this holiday greeting with much happiness for you. Congratulations on your engagement and may your first Christmas together be one to always remember. Mele Kalikimaka. Donna DeCesare & Johnny To my old shipmates Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jimmie Dies JF Christmas is a special time of the year. And we wish you were here. We love you. There's no Christmas without you. (Happy birthday.) Van, Nita and Rodd Coleman To Vanessa, Lovenita and Rodderick Coleman Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love you all and miss you very much. Xmas is just not Xmas without the ones you love. Roderick Coleman JO) To Judy Chester, Ruti DeMont, Lanette·Lopez and Susan Taylor-Moe Wishing all my sisters the best during this holiday season and always. Congratulations 10 Seafarers LOG To friends and family To Phil Kleinebreil Alive and kick'n! With continued growth, strength and faith, may we all share these holidays in spirit as we have together over all the years. Blair (Humes) Best wishes to you and your family over the holidays and into the new year. David Ling To all active and retired members of the best union in the world JK_ To Amir Kasim To Debra Loureiro Best wishes and happiness this holiday season. Always thinking of you . . .. J. Carlos Loureiro To Joel Lechel and Anthony I am so happy that you Sabattini and their families will be home this Christmas Best wishes and happiness and for the new year 2000. this holiday season. Have a This holiday will be full of great 2000 !!! joy and happi----J Carlos ness. Let the G "Remember When ... " Ernest Gibbons To Seafarers & their families Bless you and all your families always. Domingo Gordian To Monica Guffey To the love of my life, that I couldn't live without, sorry I can't be home. You're always with me! Happy holidays, babe. Love ya' T.J Guffey To all SIU members I would like to wish all the members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy holidays to all! T.J Guffey JHl To Lee Hardman Merry Christmas, daddy. I love you! Kailan Hardman To my brothers and sisters at sea and on the beach Best wishes on Christmas, the New Year, the new century and the new millennium. Filiberto Moreira To all former shipmates and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jimmy Moye T'was the LOG before Christmas to Nancy's surprise/ A message from Steve greeted her eyes .../Merry Christmas, Nancy, way down in Ole Miss./Merry Christmas, Nancy, I blow you a kiss ... Steve "The Kid" Nelson Clockwise from the top: Van, Ntta and Rodd Coleman; Capt. Louis F. Flade; Roderick Coleman; Amir and trma Kasim; Sandra. Alexander and Alicia Panko; Tom Tobias and Lester Moore. year. My best wishes also to all SIU members and their families. With love from your wife, Irma Kasim JL To all Seafarers I wish you all a joyful Xmas and a happy, healthy and safe New Year. Jean LaCorte To dad, mom, grandma, Mark and Leo Although I'm spending another holiday season out at sea, I want you to know that I think of you each and every day! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I look forward to "seaing" you soon. Love always, Jeff Lagana To Kasandra and Harper Merry Christmas and we're going to have a very merry New Year. The Christmas holidays are a special time for us. The lights are bright and the tree will be up with presentsand then our special presents in January and April. Love, your husband and daddy, Joel Lechel To the crew and officers on the Sea-Land Producer I want to say: very happy holidays to a great bunch of guys and gals and an excellent bunch of people to sail with. Feliz Navidad, and Happy New Year. Bosun Joel Lechel To Seafarers around the world To Judy E. McBurney Best wishes for the holiday season. You are my favorite people. May God bless you all. Hubert "Red" House Merry Christmas and a Happy ew Year to Judy and the kids and puppy Lewis and Boo and Kitty and Moxie and Tori and Cody Boy and Kelly and Darrin and Stephanie and David. Miss y'all. Love y'all. See y'all soon. Guy (Richard L. Lewis) I wish you all a great holiday. Willard Huggins To Elsa Moreira and my beloved children Laurie, Marquita, Vanessa, Zinzi and Al'Rashid To Nancy Avery We pray that God will bless you with goodness and happiness, great memories and the gifts of His perfect love. Hazel Jr. (Hayes) and Doretha Johnson To my shipmates and Capt. Murphy A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! William Morris Jr. N Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Wishing you safe voyages in 2000 and forever. Les and Mike Freeburn To all members To Roderick Coleman Merry Christmas and welcome to the Year 2000. Thanks for your help-and thanks to Janice in the Houston hall. Lester J Moore To the SIU membership To Jose F. Castillo Dad, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We love and miss you so much. Your loving kids, Anthony, Junior and Audrey Cerame To the Seafarers Welfare Plan Happy holidays to you and your family. Enjoyed our trip this summer. We will have to do it again. David Ling Merry Christmas to you and your family. Les and Mike Freeburn Peace and greetings this holiday season. May you sail with bountiful joy and always find safe harbors. Much love always, Richard J Fuller To Augusto B. Cerame To Donald S. Ling Thanks for your endearing "crazy nuts" love that makes me feel as special as you are in my life! Never far away, Love Blair (Humes) To Jesse Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as a family. Love you all. Your loving family, Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Tommy, Marylee, Bruce and Rob Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love and miss you so much. Also, thanks for everything. Your loving wife, Sandra Cerame To Lesa Arnold I wish you the best this holiday season. Have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Stand up for your union, and use Piney Point to upgrade. Capt. Louis F. Flade To beloved brothers and sisters of the SIU, SUP, MC&S and MFOW To Augusto B. Cerame Se11.f11,re1•s, pensioners, friends 11.nJ la.m.- To all current and retired SIU members To William G. Rackley, Vilma and Tommy Lee Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We wish you were home with us. We love you very much. Your family (Maricela, Maria, Jose, Glenn and Mama Castillo) bi ' ily members. Ti1ey a.re lislertl in 11.lphabetical order by the name of tlu~ inJiviJua sending tl1e inessage. T lie Seafarers LOG joins vitb those appearing below in extending se11.son's greeetings to all. To Mrs. Virginia L. Ollivierre Season's greetings to my wonderful wife, Virginia. The most precious things in life are found in a good wife. I love you so much. Roger S. Ollivierre Ml To Rod "Bronco" Matsuura Honey, I just wanna tell you that I honestly love you with all my heart. Happy holidays. Your wife, Helen (Matsuura) To the deck, navigation and engine departments on the Mississippi Queen I would like to extend holiday greetings to all of you and your families. I hope you enjoy your upcoming time off during layup. Have a great 2000 sailing season. Robert Mclemore JP> To all my shipmates in MSC Oakland I wish all of you best wishes for a safe holiday season. I am well and kicking. Fair winds to all of you. Edward Palmer To Sandra, Alexander and Alicia Panko Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You guys are always on my mind. Have a nice holiday. I will be home soon. Dasril Panko To Neng, Eric and Ryan Peck Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! James D. Rae To Bill Romig Happy holidays! Thank you for all you do for us all year! You are the greatest dad and husband. We love you! Kori, Curtis and Jacob Romig To G. Jane Hullsiek Sanchez Merry Christmas, catwoman. Hope you have a purrfect Christmas holiday. Thanks for the joy and happiness you have given me. Your Juan and only, Juan D. Sanchez To all Seafarers and shoreside personnel Yuletide greetings and a salute to the best maritime union worldwide. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To my son, Matthew Thomas Sjaastad I love you, son, and hope to see you soon. Dad (Arthur N. Sjaastad) To John G. Katsos Season's greetings to you, the keeper of the light (aka Lighthouse John). Thank you. Arthur Sjaastad (aka Turtle) To all Railroad Marine and deep sea members A very merry, healthy and happy holiday to all. [P.S. W. Hinko, call (516) 781-4385.] Orrin "O.D. "Smith and family 1~ To Mike, George, Jack, Carl and Bill Have a very Merry Xmas. And to our future brothers and sisters at Piney Point, welcome aboard. Thomas Tobias To the Andrew Furuseth class of '69, upgraders of '73 and '81, and trainees in the basic engine class of '73 Merry Xmas Thomas Tobias To all my SIU brothers and sisters at sea, on shore and abroad Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thomas Tobias To Howard Yaekel Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mac (Tom McNellis) Happy holidays to my wonderful wife, Neng, and my sons Eric and Ryan. The past lives we've spent together can't compare to this one. Michael Peck To Kathy Parent Happy holiday, my love. It's so wonderful to have you home for all three holidays. Together forever i the best holiday gift you can give me. God bless. Love, Lucy Yaekel To all Seafarers and their families To all active seamen To Mary and Craig Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mac (Tom McNellis) To my wife, Hattie Merry Xmas, a prosperous New Year. God bless you. Your husband, A. Minors To SIU officials and members, especially at the NY hall Season's greetings to all. God bless you all. A. Minors To PRMMI shoregang Merry Christmas. God bless you all. A. Minors To my friend and retired member James Robinson Merry Xmas and a prosperous ew Year. A. Minors To /TB Groton officers and crew Merry Christmas to all of you. I'm happy to be working with you guys on Christmas Day, and I'm looking fonvard to working with you again. You make me feel good. Chief Cook Joel Molinas Have a wonderful millennium. Michael Peck To Dawn and Jared Pinkham Merry Christmas to my loving wife and wonderful son. I miss you both very much and I can't wait to see you again. Love, Mark Pinkham JR~ To Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley I would like to wish my wife and son a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in the year 2000. Bill Rackley To mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bob, Beverly and Tom From the Philippines, I would like to wish my family a great New Year and a Merry Christmas. William, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley God bless. Lucy Yaekel To all my brothers and sisters I used to sail and loved every day of life. Then I got hurt. It has been eight years since I last sailed, and I miss it and all the good people very much. Best wishes for a very happy and healthy holiday season. Have a good year. Sy Yaras MlJisc To the Sea Monkeys Group We wish you a joyous season as we all continue on our voyage to a happy destiny. Bo G. and Bill W To Mike Gramer Merry Christmas sweetheart. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year. The kids and I will keep you in our hearts and prayers. We miss you! Brenda December 1999 �HE LAST 1O YEARS have seen tremendous change affecting all Americans. For instance, many people-not just major businesses-in 1990 were realizing how effective overnight delivery services were in transmitting documents. Then came the fax machine, making overnight too slow. Now, items are transmitted in seconds via email. Encyclopedias have given way to the internet. Friendly personal service from your local bank teller-even your local bank-has been replaced by pay-for-service cash machines operated by major multi-state financial institutions. Cellular phones are everywhere and young people do not understand where the term "dial the telephone" came from. Minivans and sport utility vehicles have replaced station wagons as the choice for family transportation. The Saturn has become one of the major nameplates on highways while the Plymouth is being eliminated. Even the United States currency has been redesigned. Yes, no one entering the 1990s could have foreseen the many, many transformations that would occur in just a decade. The same is true for the SIU and the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. As new 1990 calendars were being hung, some truly believed Old Glory would not be seen on the high seas when the year 2000 arrived. An American merchant fleet was an anachronism. Let someone else move the goods. But events in the Middle East changed that thinking. The vital role played by Seafarers and the rest of the U.S. merchant marine in supplying troops during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm set in motion a sea of change. New ships-especially prepositioning vessels-would be needed for future crises. Well-trained American mariners would have to crew them because the armed forces discovered some of their materiel was delayed when foreign crews refused to sail into a war zone. Militarily useful U.S.-flag commercial vessels and their crews so proved their worth that Congress with the Bush and Clinton administrations worked for five years on legislation to revitalize the fleet. The U.S.-flag tanker fleet was rejuvenated when legislation allowed the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil while new double-hulled tankers, built in a unionized U.S. yard, began sailing in the Jones Act trade. The deep sea fleet was not the only place where change occurred. New inland tugs and barges provided additional jobs for Seafarers. The American Queen joined the Delta Queen Steamboat Company fleet of paddlewheelers, while the Columbia Queen sets sail next year. The U.S.-flag cruise industry came back to life thanks to American Classic Voyages. Two new deep sea passenger ships are being built by union workers and will begin sailing early in the next decade. Joining them will be five 225-passenger coastal cruise ships, the first of which will cast off in 2000. And the decade ended with members of the SIU and National Maritime Union voting whether the NMU should be merged into the Seafarers. Obviously, those cries about the demise of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet are only a bad memory. With all this change, there has been one constant. The main priority of the SIU has been job security for its members. "We dedicated ourselves to one thing," noted SIU President Michael Sacco. "That was making sure Seafarers had safe, good-paying jobs. That was our priority in 1990 and it remains our priority going into the 21st century." Many other events have taken place during these 10 years that have changed the lives of Seafarers and their families. On the next four pages, the Seafarers LOG recalls some of the issues, actions and people that have guided this voyage during the decade of the 1990s. HE DECADE OPENS with the SIU expressing its concern over an annual report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation that all but dismissed the presence of a U.S.-flag merchant fleet. In a column published in the April 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG, SIU President Michael Sacco states, "There can be no mistaking now that the Department of Transportation hasn't the slightest intention of making any serious creative effort to reverse the decline of the American-flag shipping industry .... Aside from some - - - - • acknowledgement that maritime is vital to the national security and some vague references to the need for shipping reform so that it can improve its competitive position, the statement of policy gave not the slightest sign of encouragement." At the same time, multi-national agribusinesses with their runaway-flag fleets lobby Congress to eliminate cargo preference laws. Then, a Middle Eastern event changes everything. Iraq invades Kuwait. American forces are ordered to Saudi Arabia to serve in a multinational force designed to remove the aggressors. The Ready Reserve Force fleet joins with MSC prepositioning ships and U.S.-flag commercial vessels to supply troops with tanks, ammunition, food and other materiel. Seafarers come out of retirement and union halls stay open around the clock to ensure no U.S.-flag vessel sails short. During this period, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio retires and John Fay is named by the executive board to take his place. Byron Kelley becomes vice president for the lakes and inland waters and Dean Corgey moves up to Gulf Coast vice president. Brother DiGiorgio passes away at year's end. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School upgrades its curriculum with an advanced fire fighting course. While 1990 wraps up with the supply effort continuing, Seafarers also crew the first of three new AT&T cable ships: the Global Sentinel. . - - - - - . AYS INTO THE NEW YEAR, Operation Desert Shield gives way to Operation Desert Storm. Allied bombs rain on Iraq for several weeks before the ground invasion overruns Iraqi forces. The Persian Gulf War lasts 43 days. The U.S.-flag fleet is praised by military and government officials who review how each element of the build-up and combat performed. The head of the armed forces' logistics deployment calls the industry "the bedrock of America's defense transportation system. In the past six months, we have asked a great deal from America's maritime unions and you have responded by giving us everything we have asked for and more," adds General Hansford T. Johnson, who oversees the U.S. Transportation Command. Seafarers proudly march with America's armed forces in Washington, D.C.'s national victory parade. Further reviews during the year cite the need for a strong U.S.-flag fleet. After saluting the work done by the merchant marine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, tells the Senate, "Our nation's sealift capability needs improvement." By the end of the year, the SIU and other maritime unions jointly call for action to revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet. (Earlier, these unions start the push to keep maritime out of the world trade talks, known as GATT.) The union opens a new hall in Honolulu and initiates a series of conferences around the country to educate members about the union's benefit programs. The training center in Piney Point, Md. is named in memory of the late SIU president who oversaw its creation: the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The first vessel that will be covered by a Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union contract-the Alton Be/le-begins sailing. SIU President Michael Sacco is elected to the AFL-CIO executive council. The U.S. Coast Guard announces it intends to charge mariners for their z-cards and to implement a renewal program for the documents. December 1999 1991 SeafanNS LOG 11 �Decade of Progress CTION BEGINS ON WHAT will eventually become the Maritime Security Program. A Pentagon study cites the need for more sealift capability based on its analysis of the Persian Gulf War. Then, Transportation Secretary Andrew Card presents during a Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing the Bush administration's plan for a seven-year effort to help fund the U.S.-flag fleet. The maritime unions praise the proposal: "American maritime labor, the industry and Congress 1992 have demonstrated a willingness to work for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability. With the addition of administration support to the equation, we are hopeful that what once looked to be a formidable task now has become a reachable goal." Congress takes no further action on the measure before it adjourns. Seafarers climb the gangway on the first new U.S.-flag containership built since 1987, Matson's R.J. Pfeiffer. The SIUcrewed Pride of Texas becomes the first U.S.-flag vessel to sail into Lithuania since 1939. "Red" Campbell steps down as contracts vice president. Augie Tellez replaces him. Retired Atlantic Coast Vice President Leon Hall passes away. President Bush signs legislation allowing gaming aboard U.S.-flag deep sea vessels. Delta Queen Steamboat Company announces plans to build a new paddlewheel vessel to ply the Mississippi and its tributaries. In the wake of the Coast Guard's new regulation governing benzene exposure, the Paul Hall Center offers classes to protect Seafarers. The Persian Gulf sealift operation wraps up, but vessels start sailing with supplies to Somalia. HE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION shows its interest in a maritime revitalization program within its first days in office. 1993 New Transportation Secretary Federico Pena calls representatives from maritime labor and industry together in Washington, D.C. to learn more about the needs of the U.S.-flag fleet. Former merchant mariner and retired Navy Vice Admiral Albert Herberger, who had served as deputy chief of TRANSCOM, is nominated to head the Maritime Administration. The White House sends legislation for a 10-year program to Capitol Hill. It is well received by the bipartisan leadership of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The package makes its way through the House and passes 34 7-65. As the effort to enact revitalization grows, American President Lines and Sea-Land Service ask MarAd to allow the reflagging of 20 vessels. The SIU, with the other maritime unions, fights this request. Workers at the Avondale (la.) Shipyard begin a six-year battle to gain a union contract by voting almost 2-1 for representation. The UIW-contracted Queen Mary reopens after a year-long battle in Long Beach, Calif. Delta Queen Steamboat Company purchases American Hawaii Cruises, which operates the SIU-crewed SS independence and SS Constitution. The two companies will comprise American Classic Voyages. SIU Government Services Division members crew the Navy's first SWATHdesign T-AGOS vessel. Under the new standard freightship and tanker agreements ratified by the membership, medical coverage is extended to dependents and the pension cap is lifted. Tom Fay replaces Ken Conklin, who retired as vice president for the Paul Hall Center. Retired Gulf Coast Vice President Lindsey Williams passes away. International trade representatives agree to exclude maritime from GATT. HE YEAR STARTS WITH President Clinton becoming the first sitting chief executive to tour the Paul Hall Center. After Transportation Secretary Federico Pena tells the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department that the administration has included funds for maritime revitalization in its Fiscal Year 1995 budget, the White House sends a revised 10-year initiative to Congress. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, a former merchant officer, announces the unions' support: "Labor as a whole embraces the administration's maritime security program as an impor- 1994 tant step toward the revitalization of the American merchant marine." The House passes the measure 294-122. However, it is blocked in the Senate by farm-state legislators. The White House vows to bring the measure back in the next Congress. Because of the lack of a program, APL flags out its six new C-11 containerships and Sea-Land asks to reflag five of its vessels (which is granted in early 1995). The SIU and other maritime unions call for the repeal of the 21-year export ban of Alaska North Slope crude oil as long as the petroleum is carried by U.S.-flag tankers. Boatmen aboard E.N. Bisso tugs in New Orleans vote 45 to 27 for SIU representation. The effort to gain a contract begins. The Brooklyn union hall moves a block to its new location. The Paul Hall Center launches a series of EPA-approved refrigeration certification classes around the ports. It revises its steward department curriculum and purchases new vessels for hands-on training. SIU-crewed vessels return from Somalia and receive praise for their work, while other ships assist U.S. forces deployed to return democracy to Haiti. In national elections, the GOP gains control of Congress for the first time in 40 years. 12 Seafarers LOG December 1999 �HE NEW CONGRESS disbands the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee while merging the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee with one on surface transportation. 1995 However, the effort to gain maritime revitalization continues to push forward. The administration reintroduces its legislation. Senate Majority Whip Trent Lott (R-Miss.), the son of a union shipyard worker, tells the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department: "I want a U.S.-flag fleet, manned by American crews, and U.S. ships built by American labor." The bill goes to the Senate after the House approves it in a bipartisan voice vote. A measure to end the export ban of Alaska North Slope crude oil makes its way through Congress. SIU President Michael Sacco tells a Senate subcommittee many U.S.-flag tankers are tied up or scheduled for scrapping, thus keeping American mariners from sailing and keeping their skills sharp. He noted America's economic circumstances had changed since the 1970s when the ban went into effect. In May, the Senate approves lifting the ban 74-25. The House clears a different version in July 324-77. A conference committee irons out the differences. Congress again approves lifting the ban and President Clinton signs the measure on November 28. New jobs for Seafarers are gained. The American Queen is christened. Maersk brings two foreign-flag RO/ROs into the U.S. registry and reconfigures them as prepositioning vessels. Penn Maritime adds an ITB to its fleet. And five former Maersk foreign-flag vessels are earmarked to become Army prepositioning ships. The SIU-crewed Cape Race breaks out to assist U.N. efforts in Bosnia. The Paul Hall Center dedicates part of its Harry Lundeberg School facility as the Thomas 8. Crowley Sr. Campus for Higher Learning. The union opens a hall in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Center Vice President Tom Fay succumbs to cancer. John Sweeney is elected president of the AFL-CIO. ARAD ANNOUNCES A SERIES of double-hulled Double Eagle tankers will be built at unionized Newport News (Va.) Shipbuilding. Construction funding comes from a Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee. These are the first tankers to be built in an American yard since the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 became law. Laid-up tankers begin sailing with SIU crews to move Alaska North Slope crude oil. Maritrans launches another ITB and the Paul Hall Center develops inland tankermen courses. Action moves to the Senate for a maritime revitalization program. The head of TRANSCOM, General Robert Rutherford, calls for its passage. In July, Trent Lott (R-Miss.) becomes Senate Majority Leader when Bob Dole (R-Kansas) resigns to run for president. Two months later, the legislation is debated by the full Senate where it passes 88-10. On October 8, President Clinton signs the measure enacting the Maritime Security Program, which will provide funds for 1O years for approximately 50 militarily useful U.S.-flag vessels. It is the first major piece of maritime legislation enacted since 1970. MarAd announces the first contract awards in December. 1996 The celebration was tempered by the unexpected loss of SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco to a heart attack. In other developments, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay becomes chairman of the ITF Seafarers' Section. A new hall in Tacoma opens. Members are urged to acquire STCW certificates. The new standard freightship and tanker agreements expand medical benefits and create a money purchase pension plan. The Jones Act fight continues. More than 70 flag officers inform Congress of the need for the nation's freight cabo- CLINTON SIGNS SHIP BILL tage law. Seafarers and their families travel from North Carolina to attend a congressional hearing on the subject and meet with their representatives. I ~~, - Finally, MSC Pacific Fleet vessels are deployed in the Persian Gulf because of Iraqi attacks on the Kurds. 10-Year Program Salls Through Senate with Bipartisan Support December 1999 Seafarers LOG 13 �Decade of Progress EEPING UP WITH THE ever-changing needs of the industry, the Paul Hall Center continues its efforts to meet and exceed what is required of American mariners. The facility starts issuing training record books which will allow Seafarers to show their compliance with international safety and training regulations without having to carry all kinds of papers. The facility revamps its syllabus for beginning mariners. The new nine-month unlicensed appren- - - - - tice program continues hands-on and classroom training at Piney Point but allows students to work for three months aboard U.S.-flag ships to learn more about the trade. 1997 The center also begins anti-terrorist training for members upgrading in government vessels courses. Enemies of the Jones Act renew their assault on the freight cabotage law. However, a bipartisan resolution supporting the act is introduced in the House of Representatives early in the session. By fall, more than half the members of the House have signed on as co-sponsors, effectively killing any action against the Jones Act. The executive board names John Fay executive vice president for the union, while Dave Heindel becomes secretary-treasurer. George McCartney retires as West Coast vice president. The board chooses Nick Marrone as his successor. A new SIU hall opens in Anchorage, Alaska. The SIU launches its web site. Seafarers continue to gain additional jobs as new tugs and vessels-including four reflagged Maersk containerships-come under contract. Bisso boatmen ratify the company's first union contract in its 117-year history. President Clinton signs legislation that includes the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project, which provides funding to assist in new passenger ship development. NOL announces the purchase of APL which brings four C-11s to the U.S. registry. Tyco acquires the AT&T cable ship fleet. Efforts are announced to convert the mothballed Philadelphia Naval Yard into a commercial shipbuilding facility. ._,,__"' Things Right Place Right Time ~'· ~.~ R~ht ALKS AIMED AT A POSSIBLE AFFILIATION of the National Maritime Union into the SIUNA are announced during the NMU's convention, held in March at the Paul Hall Center. The effort culminates on December 10 when SIUNA President Michael Sacco and NMU President Rene Lioeanjie sign the document, thus bringing all the nation's major unlicensed maritime unions within the same organization. Seafarers sail to the Persian Gulf again to supply American and allied forces as Iraq once more rattles its sword. The delivery effort is praised by TRANSCOM while the president of the U.S. Navy League calls for more support for the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Delta Queen Steamboat Co.mpany announces its intention to build five 225-passenger coastal cruise ships. They would sail along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Northwest coasts with the first coming on line by 2000. In testimony before Congress, the SIU talks favorably about the prospects for expanding the U.S.-flag cruise fleet. Senator John Breaux (Ola.) introduces legislation to help rebuild that fleet. The Clinton administration announces approval for dredging to begin in the port of New York/New Jersey so it can handle proposed deeper draft commercial vessels. The first two Double Eagle tankers-the Cape Lookout Shoals and Nantucket Shoals-set sail, joining other new ships in providing more job opportunities for Seafarers. SIU pensioners benefit when a new prescription drug program is initiated. Steel dumping by foreign nations adversely affects Seafarers working on the Great Lakes. The sailing season ends early after an extended run of record-setting years. Veterans Day takes on new meaning for merchant mariners who sailed between August 16, 1945 and December 31, 1946 as President Clinton signs into law an extension of World War II veterans' status for these Americans. The dates now coincide with all other veterans of that era. XPANSION OF THE U.S. PASSENGER SHIP FLEET becomes more of a reality when the president of American Classic Voyages and the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding sign a contract in the U.S. Capitol to build two 1,900-passenger vessels for the Hawaiian trades. Construction was made possible through the passage of the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project of 1997. Later in the year, American Classic Voyages announces the new ships will become part of a subsidiary .__ _ _• which will resurrect the United States Lines name. The company purchases the Nieuw Amsterdam, will reflag and upgrade it, and rename the ship the MS Patriot when it starts sailing around Hawaii late next year. Another subsidiary, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, releases its plans to offer paddlewheel service in the Pacific Northwest aboard the Columbia Queen. While all of these represent new job opportunities for Seafarers, SIU members climb the gangways to new car carriers, the Green Dale and the Tanabata, as well as other new vessels. SIU-crewed vessels continue to supply U.S. troops stationed in the Persian Gulf and the Balkans. The Paul Hall Center opens the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, providing a world-class facility for classroom and hands-on instruction minutes from the main Piney Point campus. Roy "Buck" Mercer retires as government services vice president. Kermett Mangram is named to replace him. Don Nolan becomes vice president of the Paul Hall Center. The union opens a new hall to serve the membership in New Orleans while the facility in Norfolk gets a facelift. Following talks throughout the year, a proposed merger to bring the NMU within the ranks of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is announced in September. The year ends with members of both unions voting to see if the talks should proceed. 14 Seafarers LOS 1999 New Ships For Seafarers! To Come Al Sea December 1999 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1999 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Trip Reliefs 23 11 6 8 3 2 3 10 14 23 36 12 5 6 29 6 17 6 8 5 26 24 6 12 26 5 6 11 17 5 13 1 2 2 249 122 5 8 2 6 5 2 2 10 1 2 1l 4 7 5 7 44 20 2 7 9 23 23 19 4 4 0 2 9 8 25 2 21 17 24 8 8 19 4 2 4 68 181 6 7 8 2 2 11 8 3 6 1 12 6 9 3 2 6 5 7 2 3 12 3 0 2 7 2 3 2 86 58 5 6 10 2 9 4 1 68 22 23 61 41 45 43 13 15 37 3 2 2 393 8 6 15 31 9 20 11 4 12 20 3 3 1 186 9 3 5 9 7 12 3 18 7 0 6 January & February 2000 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point ............. Monday: January 3, February 7 Algonac .................. Friday: January 7, February J 1 Baltimore ................ Thursday: January 6, February 10 Duluth ..................... Wedne day: January 12, February 16 Honolulu .... ............. Friday: January 14, February 18 Houston .................. Monday: January 10, February 14 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: January 6, February IO Jersey City .............. Wednesday: January 19, February 23 Mobile .................... Wednesday: January 12, February 16 11 4 New Bedford .......... Tuesday: January 18, February 22 2 New Orleans ........ ... Tuesday: January 11, February 15 4 New York. .... ........... Tuesday: January 4, February 8 101 Norfolk ................... Thursday: January 6, February 10 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 15 4 5 4 8 4 1 6 5 4 8 20 12 8 10 11 5 4 24 3 2 0 9 8 5 6 3 8 9 0 3 5 0 4 2 0 4 2 1 6 7 1 5 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 1 9 6 3 3 6 4 2 5 8 2 6 10 14 4 4 9 2 0 1 4 0 7 5 6 5 6 3 2 4 14 1 0 2 3 0 3 5 I 3 0 1 2 2 2 6 8 10 32 21 16 18 8 9 25 2 3 1 7 7 2 3 1 6 2 3 3 3 l 2 0 129 86 46 92 64 41 12 7 0 7 4 13 14 22 14 17 2 7 12 2 0 0 133 5 1 5 4 4 I 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 45 16 98 7 1 25 2 13 5 0 1 5 11 0 1 8 9 1 3 22 1 0 0 30 5 2 12 5 1 9 7 13 19 9 11 12 4 8 IO 2 5 0 186 128 21 6 2 10 8 15 12 1 4 0 Totals 0 2 0 2 2 8 7 2 4 2 5 3 2 1 8 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 I 0 Totals Totals All Departments 1 0 2 4 2 7 6 6 4 3 6 15 12 15 13 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 8 9 5 1 2 2 1 8 2 0 7 6 0 4 6 2 1 2 48 I 0 2 0 36 29 40 24 2 10 3 15 12 1 3 0 3 2 3 4 5 9 4 1 7 3 3 0 3 1 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 12 38 221 0 90 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 28 33 0 3 3 3 22 12 2 11 17 3 12 9 4 10 17 31 25 10 24 4 38 19 0 0 1 7 1 0 0 St. Louis ................. Friday: January 14, February 18 Tacoma ................... Friday: January 21, February 25 Wilmington ............... Tuesday: January 18*, February 22* (*changes created by Martin Lutherc King Jr. s birthday and Presidents Day holidays) Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals TO MY FELLOW BROTHERS OF THE SEA Arthur N. Sjaastad, who sailed as an AB from the port of Houston, is presently incarcerated and would love to hear from some of his former shipmates. His address is TDCJ-ID #681264, Estelle Unit, Foscil K-2205, Huntsville, Texas 77340. THOMAS CHIN 27 2 14 16 3 4 0 2 San Juan .................. Thursday: January 6, February LO Please contact Cyd Reagan, c/o Sylvia Westbrook, P.O. Box 1150, Mt. View, Hawaii 96771; or telephone (808) 968-6492. 6 1 Preventive Medicine in Tacoma 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac 5 2 San Francisco ......... Thursday: January 13, February 17 3 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: January 5, February 9 1 0 4 3 I 6 7 6 3 8 12 6 3 13 20 6 17 5 11 3 6 4 2 l 0 2 4 1 5 19 0 0 7 5 8 5 9 11 13 1 19 30 86 1 12 4 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 6 l 0 0 48 158 170 27 0 2 2 106 559 411 300 398 292 5 14 4 9 0 1 9 8 4 4 6 11 13 11 7 l 8 13 3 51 3 0 19 0 0 143 0 87 243 235 254 136 887 647 411 13 5 104 10 0 Seafarers in the Tacoma, Wash. area lined up at the SIU hall for their annual flu shot on October 22. Among those taking the inoculation were (above) Recertified Steward Henry Jones and (below) SA Kaid Adam. Administering the shots is RN JoAnn Kauffman. 11 2 *"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. December 1999 Seafarers LOG 15 �Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers lntemational Union Directory OCTOBER 16 - Mid1ael Sac® · President CL - John Fay . Executive Vice President Augustin TeUez Vice President Contracts Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone . Vice President West Coast Kermett Mangram Vice President Government Services .. HEADQUARTERS 520 l Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., # IC Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (334) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 {215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 ( 415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16'l2 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 < ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG 29 21 0 18 17 0 7 12 0 24 19 Non Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 15 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 7 8 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 7 0 12 0 11 9 0 2 2 0 2 6 0 12 13 30 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DULUTH HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 0 NP - 0 27 39 27 Totals All Depts 0 78 69 0 *"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. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 L-Lakes Company/Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Da\'id Heindel Secretary-Treasurer NOVEMBER 15, 1999 Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes, Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes, Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes, Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 1 0 0 40 0 1 0 0 42 0 3 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 25 1 26 0 0 1 0 0 15 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 NOVEMBER 15, 1999 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 20 0 2 6 3 5 28 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 11 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 20 8 29 0 0 0 2 2 0 23 38 0 0 15 2 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals All Depts 84 0 9 43 3 7 58 2 *"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. 15 0 0 0 0 2 2 41 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG by pensioner Ewing "Ed" Rihn of Franklinton, La. The picture was taken aboard the Waterman ship Mirabeau B. Yamar on a trip to Trieste in 1947. The vessel crewed in New Orleans and paid off in Baltimore. Standing (from the left) are Joe Huber, Chad Galt, Red Smith, Bill Grega! and Ed Rihn. Bosun Tom Freeman is kneeling at left. Rihn, 75, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston and graduated from the bosun recertification program in 1973. He won the Seafarers Safety Poster Contest of 1960-61 . Before retiring in 1984, Rihn worked with the Delta Steamship Lines shoregang in New Orleans. December 1999 �- - - - -- - - - - - - - -...._.-~....-ri__.,.....,.________ _ _ _ ___ -·-- Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-.flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. hree recertified bosuns and one recertified steward are among the 19 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Representing more than 130 years of active union membership, Recertified Bosuns Kenneth W. Craft, Ronald W. Dailey and Neil D. Matthey and Recertified Steward Harold Fielder are graduates of the highest level of training available to members in the deck and steward departments, respectively, at the Sill's training school in Piney Point, Md. Including the four recertified graduates, 14 of the retiring Seafarers sailed in the deep sea division, four shipped on inland vessels, and one plied the Great Lakes. Nine of the retiring pensioners sailed in the deck department, eight worked in the steward department and two shipped in the engine department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. T DEEP SEA ABDULR. ABDO, 67, began his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. His first ship was the Halcyon Panther. Born in Arabia, he worked in the steward department. Brother Abdo last sailed in 1996 aboard the President Chester B. Arthur, an American President Lines vessel. He has retired to San Francisco. RITA M. BALLARD, 60, joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1965 in the port of San Francisco, first sailing aboard Matson Navigation Co. 's Lurline. A member of the steward department, Sister Ballard last sailed aboard the SS Independence, an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Born in Switzerland, she makes her home in Santa Rosa, Calif. KENNETH W.CRAFT, 59, started his career with the SIU in 1969 in the port of Seattle. His first ship was the Raleigh, operated by Crest Overseas Shipping Co. Born in North Dakota, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Sill's school in Piney Point, Md., where he graduated from the bosun recertification program in 1984. Prior to retirement, Brother Craft sailed aboard the Sea-Land Innovator. From 1957 to 1963, he served in the U.S. Navy. He has retired to Winter- haven, Calif. RONALDW. DAILEY, 66, began his career with the Seafarers in 1977 from the port of Tampa, Fla., sailing in the inland division aboard the Dixie Prag- December 1999 ress. The deck department member later transferred to deep sea vessels. Brother Dailey frequently upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., where he graduated from the bosun recertification program in 1992. The Ohio native served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1964. Prior to retirement, he sailed aboard the Newark Bay, a Sea-Land Service vessel. Jacksonville, Fla. is where he calls home. ARLIE A. DILLARD, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 1962 in the port of Houston. His first ship was the Cathy, operated by Sea Transport Co. A native of Texas, he worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Brother Dillard last sailed in 1980 aboard the Overseas Anchor. He has retired to Houston. HAROLDH. FIELDER, 65, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1952 from the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Alabama, he graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1958 and upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1980. The steward department member last sailed in 1989 aboard the Sea-Land Crusader. Brother Fielder makes his home in Mobile. HERBERT HOLLINGS, 65, started sailing with the Seafarers in 1951 aboard the Afoundria. A native of Mobile, Ala., he worked in the steward department, last sailing as a chief cook aboard the Sgt. William R. Button, an American Overseas Marine Corp. vessel. Brother Hollings makes his home in Mobile. MARCOSC. LEGASPI, 64, graduated from the MC&S training school in 1963 and joined the union in the port of San Francisco. His first ship was the President Wilson, an American President Lines vessel. Prior to retiring, he worked on the Mokihana, operated by Matson Navigation Co. Brother Legaspi calls San .---...........=------,Francisco home. THOMAS MARTINEZ, 79, began his career with the Seafarers in ~-~~-~ 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Ecuador, he sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. He last sailed aboard the USNS Able, operated by Maersk Line, Ltd. He makes his home in Philadelphia. NEILD. MATTHEY, 70, first sailed with the SIU in 1947, aboard the Marine Phoenix. Born in California, the U.S. Navy veteran worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the union's school in Piney Point, Md., where he graduated from the bosun recertification program in 1976. Prior to retirement, he worked aboard the Equality State, an Interocean Ugland Management Corp. vessel. Brother Matthey has retired to La Marque, Texas. NEWTON RADER, 61, graduated from the MC&S training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. in 1961. Born in the Philippines, he became a U.S. citizen. Brother Rader worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard the President Grant, an American Ship Management vessel. He calls San Pedro, Calif. home. ANASTACIO SERENO, 68, began his career with the MC&S in 1972 from the port of San Francisco, after graduating from the MC&S training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. His first ship was the Achilles, operated by Newport Tankers Corp. Brother Sereno worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Manukai, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. A native of the Philippines, he has retired to Milpitas, Calif. RAY F. SIMS, 65, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York aboard the Seatrain Florida. Born in Tennessee, he worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the union 's school in Piney Point, Md. From 1952 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Sims last sailed in 1992 aboard the Overseas Juneau. He calls San Francisco home. ANTONIOB. TREVINO, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Trevino was a member of the deck department. Born in Honduras, he last sailed in 1983 aboard the Cove Sailor, operated by Cove Shipping. He makes his home in Dallas. INLAND BETTYC. ADAMS, 63, started her career with the Seafarers in 1985. Born in Illinois, she worked in the steward department. Sister Adams sailed primarily aboard Orgulf Transport Co. vessels. She has retired to Effmgham, Ill. ALBERTB. CHURCIIlLL, 63, joined the SIU in 1952. The Texas native sailed as a captain, primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing Co. Boatman Churchill makes his home in League City, Texas. BILLYM. MARE LL, 60, first sailed with the Seafarers in 1959 aboard deep sea vessel Chiwawa, operated by Interocean Management. He later transferred to the inland division, working in the deck department and upgrading his skills at the union's school in Piney Point, Md. Prior to retiring, he sailed aboard the Maritrans tug Columbia. Boatman Marell calls Middleburg, Fla. home. CARLK. MOOR, 71, joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Tennessee, he sailed in the deck department and graduated from the towboat scholarship program in 1979 at the union's school in Piney Point, Md. During his career, he continued to upgrade his skills at the school. He last sailed aboard the Falcon, an Allied Towing Co. vessel. From 1948 to 1967, he served in the U.S. Navy. Boatman Moor has retired to Norfolk. GREAT LAKES AHMEDS. SHAIBI, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in Detroit. His first ship was the Harris N. Snyder. A native of Yemen, he became a U.S. citizen in 1974. Brother Shaibi worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Medusa Challenger, operated by Cement Transit. He makes his home in Dearborn, Mich. strong belief in independence is also the longterm goal of America during this current ener1950 gy crisis.... The SIU Atlantic and Guff District became the Vice President and former House Minority first seamen's union to negotiate a companyLeader Gerald R. Ford (R-Mlch.) outlined for financed Welfare Plan m==============================~ the delegates of the for its members. This SIUNA convention was established in an what he feels will be agreement signed with his responsibility in nine contracted his new post as steamship companies on America's 4oth vice December 28. president. Although the companies will make all the contributions to the wel1990 fare fund, the agreement provides for joint An additional breakout of Seafarers will crew administration by a committee representing another 13 ships from the government's the union and the steamship companies. Ready Reserve Force ( RRF) fleet which has Under the terms of the contract each compabeen activated by the military to support the ny will contribute into a common fund, the massive deployment of supplies and equipment sum of 2 5 cents per day for each man to the Persian Gulf.... employed aboard its vessels. As part of the massive logistical effort supplying Operation Desert Shield, the most recently 1973 deployed RRF ships will carry heavy vehicles Addressing a standing-room only audience at and other materiel for the soon-to-be the SIUNA convention, President Richard M. 430,000 American military personnel Nixon stressed that the Seafarers' traditionally assigned to duty in the Persian Gulf. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG THI 0 T 'N SIU HJ TO Y Seafarers LOG 17 �,f f DEEP SEA RONALD J. ADRIAN! Ronald J. Adriani, 59, passed away August 26. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1980. Born in Connecticut, he started out in the steward department and later transferred to the deck department. Brother Adriani upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. From 1958 to 1961, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a resident of Friday Harbor, Wash. . _ __ _ _ _ ____J JOSE CIRO A. ALVARADO Pensioner Jose Ciro A. Alvarado, 76, died October 11. Born in Mexico, he started his career with the SIU in 1951 in Galveston, Texas. His first ship was the Republic. During his career, he worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Spirit of Texas, a Titan Navigation vessel. Brother Alvarado made his home in Dickinson, Texas and retired in June 1986. PAULL. BAKER Pensioner Paul L. Baker, 72, passed away October 10. A native of Ohio, he joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Baker sailed in the steward department and began receiving his pension in November 1984. From 1945 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a resident of San Francisco. SERVANDO J. CANALES Pensioner Servando J. Canales, 66, died October 16. Brother Canales began sailing with the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Louisiana, he worked in the deck department as a bosun. He last sailed in 1976 aboard the Mayaguez, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management. A resident of Metairie, La., he retired in January 1998. BIAGIO DiMENTO Pensioner Biagio DiMento, 77, passed away August 26, 1998. Born in Pennsylvania, he started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port of Philadelphia. During his career, he worked in all three departments, last sailing in 197 5 in the deck department aboard the Samuel Chase, operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. Brother DiMento lived in the Philippines and started receiving his pension in June 1989. HARVEY E. FAIRBURN Pensioner Harvey E. Fairburn, 81 , died October 6. He began his career 18 Seafarers LOG with the Seafarers in 1946. The Louisiana native sailed in the engine department and started receiving his pension lot!!!:il:.........1~.-.'""--.-....L_-11 in October 1976. Brother Fairburn was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. GEORGE E. FRIES Pensioner George E. Fries, i\ 55, passed away :~~' October 10. Born in New York, be graduated from the entry level training pro~mi!~11...-_jPSi\'(/j gram at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in 1965 and joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif Brother Fries worked in the deck department, last sailing as a bosun aboard the Sea-Land Innovator. A resident of Paramount, Calif., he retired in November 1998. ·= fR JACK GOTTLIEB Pensioner Jack Gottlieb, 92, died August 17. Brother Gottlieb was a member of the MC&S. He sailed in the steward department and started receiving his pension in October 1970. Brother Gottlieb was a resident of Boston. EUGENE R. HALL Pensioner Eugene R. Hall, 85, passed away September 11. A native of Ohio, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of '-''----"--:>..---L..J~ Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. During his career, he was active in union organizing drives. Prior to retiring in September 197 5, he worked aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage. Brother Hall made his home in Sea Level, N.C. CARY V. HAYWOOD Pensioner Cary V. Haywood, 68, died September 21. He first sailed with the SIU in 1947 aboard the Half Knot. Brother Haywood worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Flickertail State, operated by Interocean Management. From 1948 to 1952, the Virginia native served in the U.S. Air Force. Brother Haywood was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. and began receiving his pension in December 1995. CHARLES H. HURLBURT Pensioner Charles H. Hurlburt, 69, passed away August 17. Born in New ~ York, he joined the Seafarers in 1952, sailing ~~"'-3flii.;Jl...;..iL....::...J1UiL.J aboard the Sultana, operated by Nicholson Steamship Co. Brother Hurlburt worked in the steward department. Prior to retiring in February 1991 , he sailed aboard the Newark Bay, a Sea-Land Service vessel. From 1947 to 1951 , he served in the U.S. Navy. Galveston, Texas was his home. ARTHUR R. McCREE -._~;;;;;;jjjj.---t Pensioner Arthur R. Mccree, 71, died September 26. Brother McCree began 1 · his career with the SIU in 1952 "--......,.--...;;;;;;;;;....j from the port of L-::===========~ San Francisco. Born in South Africa, he worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Westward Venture, operated by Interocean Management. He was a resident of Federal Way, Wash. and started receiving his pension in September 1996. 1 COOPER H. McMILLIN Pensioner Cooper H. McMillin, 86, passed away September 25. A native of Missouri, he started his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1966 aboard the Oberlin Victory. Brother McMillin worked in the steward department, last sailing as a chief cook aboard the Sea-Land Philadelphia. A resident of Caldwell, Idaho, he retired in April 1984. ERNEST E. MULIERI Pensioner Ernest E. Mulieri, 80, died September 3. Born in Boston, he first sailed with the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Mulieri worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills to a licensed officer in 1966. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He made his home in Salem, Mass. and began receiving his pension in September 1983. ARON B. NEDDIO Pensioner Aron B. Neddie, 84, passed away October 17. Brother Neddie was a member of the MC&S. He sailed in the steward department and retired in September 1973. He made his home in New Orleans. VIRGINIA M. PENA Virginia M. Pena, 65, died September 15. She joined the MC&S in 1961. Sister Pena worked in the steward department, last sailing in 1989 aboard the President Harrison, an American President Line vessel. Seattle was her home. ALFREDO RIOS _.....,.....__, Pensioner Alfredo Rios, 77, passed away September 14. A native of Puerto Rico, he began his career with the Sea'-'-----""-.n.u:-~.......... farers in 1943 from the port of New York. He worked as a member of the engine department. Prior to retiring in June 1985, he sailed aboard a Sea-Land Service vessel. Brother Rios made his home in Brooklyn, N .Y. CHARLESW. ROSENBERGER Charles W. Rosenberger, 73, died September 6. Born in Iowa, he started his career with the SIU in 1970, sailing aboard the Rose City, a Sea- Land Service vessel. Brother Rosenberger sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. From 1948 to 1969, he served in the U.S. Navy. He last sailed in 1989 aboard the Rover, operated by Ocean Carriers. San Francisco was his home. MATTHEW X. RYAN Matthew X. Ryan, 34, passed away September 14. He graduated from the entry-level training program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in 1988 and joined the SIU in Piney, Point, Md. His first ship was the Sea-Land Commitment. The New Jersey native sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the school. Brother Ryan last sailed aboard the Osprey. He made his home in Washington, Maine. DAVID R. SUMULONG Pensioner David R. Sumulong, 85, died August 29. Brother Sumulong began sailing with the SIU in 1949 from the port of New York. Born in the Philippines, he sailed as a member of the steward department. Prior to retiring in October 1975, he worked aboard the Transcolumbia, operated by Hudson Waterways Corp. He was a resident of the Philippines. RALPH H. TAYLOR Pensioner Ralph H. Taylor, 94, passed away ,, September 19. A charter member of the Seafarers, he joined the union in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native sailed in the steward department. During his career, he was active in union affairs and organizing drives. A resident of Mobile, he began receiving his pension in April 1973. MANUEL A. TONGSON Pensioner Manuel A. Tongson, 97, died September 25. Born in the Philippines, he joined the MC&S in 1943, first sailing aboard the Aleutian. Brother Tongson worked in the steward department. He signed off the Great Falls Victory prior to retiring in August 1968. He was a resident of Seattle. ERNEST A. TRADER Pensioner Ernest A. Trader, 71 , passed away September 27. A native of North Carolina, he started his career with the ...............1•111:1:•LI~ Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. His first ship was the John Gibbon. He sailed as a member of the deck department. From 1955 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Trader last worked in the inland division aboard a Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. A resident of Havelock, N.C ., he began receiving his pension in January 1993. ~ INLAND WILMER P. GASTON Pensioner Wilmer P. Gaston, 81, died October 3. A native of Texas, he joined the SIU in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. Starting out in the deck department, he later transferred to the engine department. Prior to retiring in June 1982, he worked aboard a Sabine Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Boatman Gaston made his home in Nederland, Texas. JAMES T. MALONE Pensioner James T. < Malone, 74, , passed away October 3. He " began his career ,- with the Seafarers in 1953 • in the port of ............._--" Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native worked in the engine department, last sailing as a chief engineer. Boatman Malone sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. A resident of Mobile, he started receiving his pension in December 1987. From 1943 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army. ROBERT F. SCHWATKA Pensioner Robert F. Scbwatka, 71, died October 1. Born in Maryland, he began sailing with the SIU in 1956 from the port of Baltimore. Boatman Schwatka worked as a chief engineer and started receiving his pension in June 1984. He was a resident of Monkton, Md. RICHARD A. TANNER Pensioner Richard A. Tanner, 76, passed away September 14. Boatman Tanner first sailed with the Seafarers in 1973. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department, sailing primarily aboard Sheridan Transportation Co. vessels. In 1993, he was honored by the United Seamen's Service for his role in the rescue of a badly burned mariner in Tampa Bay. Prior to retiring in January 1994, he signed off the Ocean Star. He made his home in Tampa, Fla. GREAT LAKES STEVEN KOCAK Pensioner Steven Kocak, 87, passed away September 11. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. His .____..'--"---~---' first ship was the Diamond Alkali. The Ohio native worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Saginaw Bay . Both first and last ships were operated by American Steamship Co. Boatman Kocak was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. He started receiving his pension in April 1977. December 1999 �Jhe $11;1fartJ~J06 atte11]pls to print as many digests of union shipboard inliluteg 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 the Seafarers LOG for publication. COURIER (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), June 2-Chairman Gabriel I. Bonefont, Secretary Eva M. Myers, Educational Director Rikk Parker, Deck Delegate John Gilliam. Butterworth wages resolved from last meeting. Chairman announced payoff in Marcus Hook, Pa. June 4. All's well aboard ship with no accidents, beefs or disputed OT. Crew reminded that education means higher wages and that upgrading facilities at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. available to all members in good standing. Bosun also encouraged everyone to contribute to SPAD: "In the long run, you will gain." Educational director echoed bosun's urging of crew members to attend upgrading classes. Treasurer announced $1,400 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks given to steward department "for their endless effort to please." Next ports: Marcus Hook; Hog Island, Pa.; Paulsboro, N.J. MAYAGUEZ (Navieras NPR), June 24-Chairman Al Caulder, Secretary Richard K. Ward, Educational Director Michael C. Martykan, Engine Delegate Michael S. McClinton. Couch from crew lounge removed in l>hiladelphia last month. Crew waiting for its repair or replacement. Secretary stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. Educational director asked that unsafe conditions be reported: "Safety first." He also reminded crew to keep on top ofSTCW requirements. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for receipt of vacation check after 60 days or completion of relief period. Also requested change in pension rules where if a Seafarer acquires 20 years of sea service or 7,300 days, he or she can retire with full pension (similar to military air traffic controllers and other unions). Suggestions to be sent to contracts department. Crew members expressed concern about recent random drug test conducted by San Juan customs agents. Unlike traditional drug testing, individually chemically treated cloth was used for sampling on hands. Samples placed in ordinary mail envelopes containing each person's name. Concern is with possible contamination, tampering, identity checks and verification. Steward department doing fine job, and ship camaraderie is excellent. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. HMINANTUCKETSHOALS (illM), July 30-Chairman James A. Jowera, Secretary Lonnie W. Jones, Educational Director Hanable Smith Jr., Deck Delegate Roderick Coleman, Engine Delegate Milton Israel, Steward Delegate Ron Davis. Chairman stressed need to work together aboard vessel. Any problems should be taken to department head first. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), September 12-Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Guadalupe A. Campbell, Deck Delegate Nick Jocce, Steward Delegate Julio C. Arzu. Chairman reported good trip. Everyone working well together. Crew December 1999 received new TV and VCR. Discharge in port of Mombasa, Kenya went smoothly. First port back in U.S. scheduled to be Lake Charles, La. Sanitary inspection due after fire and boat drill. Everyone getting off ship should have room ready for next person. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade at Piney Point and get endorsements necessary to continue sailing. Treasurer announced $160 in ship's fund which will be used to purchase new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Several items requested, including new furniture for TV lounge, place to exercise (gym) and repair to starboard gangway. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food. HM/ BRETON REEF (IUM), September 30-Chairman Victor Beata, Secretary Josef Wouthuyzen, Educational Director Charles W. Thompson Jr., Deck Delegate Kenneth G. Boone, Steward Delegate Randy A. Stephens. Chairman noted smooth voyage with no beefs or disputed OT. He stated captain will reimburse crew members for movies purchased. Educational director reminded crew of necessity of applying for TRBs. Clarification requested in engine department on penalty time for cleaning closed spaces. Suggestion made to improve shipboard gym. Everyone asked to help keep ship living areas clean. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: New York and Philadelphia. HUMACAO (Navieras NPR), September 12-Chairman David Murray, Secretary Janet Price, Educational Director Angel Hernandez, Deck Delegate William G. Rackley, Engine Delegate Anthony Rosa, Steward Delegate Samuel A. Sotomayor. Chairman told crew members of letter of understanding which states that as long as steward department has four men, no one will get paid extra for cleaning own fo'c'sle. He also noted new washing machine installed and bid received for fixing tiles. Crew now awaiting approval of bid by company as well as transportation from ship to gate in Jacksonville. Until tile repairs are completed, crew will be inconvenienced for about a week-"but it will be well worth it," according to bosun. Everyone asked to save wooden boxes and bread boxes for bosun. Secretary asked crew to be aware of stevedores in house and call captain if if any are seen. Messhalls should be kept locked while in port. Educational director urged crew to upgrade skills at Piney Point as often as possible and to get STCW endorsements. Treasurer announced $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for cleanliness and great menus. Suggestion made to ask welfare plan for dependents' prescription coverage. Next ports: Jacksonville, Fla. and San Juan, P.R. LTC CALVIN P. TITUS (Osprey), September 27Chairman Robert B. F. Lindsay Jr., Secretary Steven Dickson, Educational Director Richard D. Hannon, Deck Delegate Thomas Gagnon, Steward Delegate Richard Garcea. Chairman noted ship at berth in Apra Harbor, Guam until next trip to Saipan in October. New fumitw-e for lounge requisitioned last month and cable hook-up for TV in budget for next year. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take full advantage of facilities there. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Parts of recent LOG read, including proposed merger of SIU and NMU and passing of former AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. Everyone reminded to have rooms clean upon departure from ship. Request made to improve transportation for crew and officers since shuttle service not dependable. NEWARK SAY(Sea-Land Service), September 12-Chairman Calvain A. James, Secretary Gwendolyn Shinholster, Educational Director Michael Las Dulce, Deck Delegate Keith D. O'Bryan, Engine Delegate Gerardo Moreno, Steward Delegate Charles N. Ratcliff. Chairman announced payoff in Jacksonville upon arrival. He also reminded crew to observe safety practices on deck. Secretary noted collection to be sent to Bosun Pete Sanchez's family and thanked officers and crew for contributions. Brother Sanchez passed away aboard ship. Educational director reminded crew members of importance of upgrading and need for STCW endorsements required to sail after February 1, 2002. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested regarding day's pay in lieu of day off. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good meals and keeping ship clean. Radio and VCR in need of repair, and new dryer requested for crew laundry room. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land Service), September 19-Secretary Edward Dunn, Deck Delegate Oscar Lopez, Engine Delegate Owen Duffy. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to request contracts department to look into getting vacation check every 90 days and having pension raises retroactive for members in retirement. Prescription drug plan also requested. New toasters needed in both messhalls. Next port: Portsmouth, Va. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN (Ocean Shipholding Inc.), September 12-Chairman Donald C. Coggins, Secretary Lovell McElroy Sr., Educational Director Kelly Mayo, Deck Delegate Robert Hayes, Engine Delegate Gilbert Tedder, Steward Delegate Evan Verveniotis. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and getting STCW endorsements. Treasurer announced $110 in ship's fund. No disputed OT reported. Beef noted by steward delegate. Everyone reminded to help keep ship in tip-top condition by cleaning dryer vents and having rooms ready for replacements. Vessel heading to Greece and Italy. ROVER (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), September 12-Chairman Russell F. Barrack Jr., Secretary Juan B. Gonzalez, Educational Director Clyde D. Smith, Deck Delegate Terrence P. Kane, Steward Delegate Leoncio Castro. Chairman stated clarification received from VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding OT rates for tank cleaning. He said everything running smoothly. Payoff expected September 17 in Portland, Ore. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade at Piney Point and keep up-to-date on TRBs, z- card renewals and STCW endorsements. Treasurer announced captain holds $1,700 belonging to ship's fund. Whoever goes ashore for movies or games should provide captain with receipt for reimbursement. Some disputed OT reported in deck and steward departments. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into lowering eligibility requirements for vacation. Vote of thanks given Captain and chief mated thanked everyone for job well done. Ship passed Coast Guard and ABS inspections with no problems. Chairman noted crew has not received economic price adjustment for this year but other two Waterman ships have. He also reminded members about union's new fire fighting school. Educational director stressed need to get STCW endorsements. Crew Oh, to Be in England The Gopher State and its crew were in Southampton, England this past spring. The prepositioning vessel then returned to Guam, where it remains on stand-by alert, ready to sail at a moment's notice to provide ammunition, stores, vehicles and other material needed by American ground forces in times of rapid deployment. In this photo, the captain and some of the ship's crew take time out in London to pose in front of that city's famous tower. to steward department for great food and clean ship. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), September 12Chairman Frank Lyle, Secretary Edgar Vazquez, Educational Director Oswald Bermeo. Everything running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT, according to secretary. Educational director advised crew members to take opportunity to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Chairman read president's report from LOG regarding SIU and NMU members upgrading side by side at Piney Point. Crew sorry to hear about death of former AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 12Chairman Joel A. Lechel, Secretary David A. Cunningham, Educational Director Christopher M. Devonish, Deck Delegate William D. Brinson Jr., Engine Delegate Victor Sapp, Steward Delegate Clifford B. Elliot. Chairman reported payoff and loading of stores to take place September 14 in Jacksonville. He reminded everyone of hurricane season and to secure room TVs and stereos. Bungee cords available for anyone needing them. Educational director advised members to check STCW certificates and z-cards to make sure they have not expired. Treasurer announced $100 remaining in ship's fund. Crew voted to use assets to get satellite system working. Disputed OT reported in all three departments. Discussion held regarding articles in LOG including new ships, jobs and proposed merger between Sill and NMU. Suggestion made and sent to contracts department regarding lowering amount of sea time required to receive full pension. Second ice machine requested since vessel operates in tropics and current machine cannot keep up with demand. Bosun thanked steward department for job well done. Crew remembered late Steward Beau James. Next ports: Jacksonville and San Juan, P.R. SGT MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steamship), September 19-Chairman Angelo Urti, Secretary Lonnie Gamble Jr., Educational Director Jerald Graham, Deck Delegate Robert A. Hudas, Engine Delegate Robert C. Hines Jr., Steward Delegate Clarence Robinson. members have until end of year to take advantage of U.S. Coast Guard relaxed assessment period. No beefs or disputed OT reported. President's report from LOG read regarding SIU-NMU merger. Suggestion made and sent to headquarters regarding payment of prescription drugs for dependents. Steward department given vote of thanks for outstanding job. Next port: Rota, Spain. COAST RANGE (Crowley Petroleum Transport), October 4-Chairman Gregory A. Agren, Secretary Lanette A. Lopez, Educational Director E. Olson, Engine Delegate Giuseppe Ciciulla, Steward Delegate Robert W. Gilliam. Chairman read president's report from LOG regarding SIU-NMU merger. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and reading monthly LOGtwo ways to keep abreast of union activities. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. Next port: Portland, Ore. LNG TAURUS (Pronav Ship Mgmt.), October 3-Chairman Daniel Marcus, Secretary Judi L. Chester, Educational Director Curtis Jackson, Deck Delegate John Ray, Engine Delegate John Orr, Steward Delegate Ben Opaon. Chairman thanked all departments for working well together, and steward thanked deck and engine departments for keeping galley equipment and storerooms organized. Educational director reminded everyone to take opportunity to attend classes at Paul Hall Center, especially new fire fighting complex. Treasurer announced $561 in ship's fund. Will look into purchase and installation of satellite dish. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Report read concerning SIU-NMU merger. Crew expressed mixed feelings. Main concerns have to do with seniority issues and competition for jobs. Secretary informed them that thousands of jobs will become available in next few years because of new ships coming under SIU contract. Thanks given to VP Gov't Services Kermett Mangram for visiting vessel to inform crew of reflagging changes that may occur. Bosun thanked steward department for excellent work: "Food has been so good that we'll all have to buy a new set of larger clothes when we get home!" Next ports: Nagoya, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia; Tobata, Japan. Seafarers LOG 19 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND AND SUBSIDIARY Letters to the Editor (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Proud Veterans Keep WWII Facts Straight (The following letter was first published in The Daily News, McKeesport, Pa. , October 11, 1999.) A recent fact sheet from the national headquarters of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, which revealed the newest casualty figures of World War II, included the following statistics: Merchant Marine - 1 in 29, Marines - 1 in 34, Navy - 1 in 114. Many people tried to make us feel cheap and like secondrate citizens, but no more. We are proud veterans and our group had the highest casualty rate of any of the armed services. Do these sound like figures we should be embarrassed about? And remember, we all volunteered in a declared war. I also sent copies of the report to the national and state VFW headquarters to educate them on World War II history. In the year 2000, I will have two chapters in a book on untold stories of World War II that should shock most Americans out of their drawers. Peter Salvo McKeesport, Pa. Happy With New Contract To all involved in negotiating the new ASM agreement: On behalf of my SIU brothon board the APL Philippines and myself, I extend a vote of thanks to the SIU negotiating team and ASM management for the wage increase. The whole economic package increase for the life of the agreement was a big boost to crew morale. Special thanks to SIU President Mike Sacco, Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone and the rest of the SIU Executive Board. We support your hard work and your fighting dedication for improving the lives of SIU merchant mariners and their families by continuing to add more jobs and the opportunity to upgrade skills to ensure success of its members, like providing STCW training to help protect the U.S. merchant fleet from foreign encroachment. This is truly an ex citing time as our membership continues to grow and with more jobs on the way! Also, the maritime industry needs more innovative companies like ASM. Keep getting those contracts! We as U.S. merchant mariners will support the politicians who help preserve and add more stars-and-stripes flags atop the growing number of merchant vessels around the world. Jim Wilson, Chief Steward APL Philippines ers ·Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as 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 condi- 20 Seafarers LOG This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund and Subsidiary, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 1998 through December 31 , 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan , was $27,483,633 as of December 31 , 1998, compared to $23,785,749 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,697,884. 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. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $46,730,099 including employer contributions of $44,645,526, realized gains of $272,933 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,755,158. Plan expenses were $43,032,215. These expenses included $5,193,485 in administrative expenses and $37,838,730 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed SUMMARY 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. 001 ,. for the period January 1, 1998 through December 31 , 1998. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund . Plan expenses were $124,872. These expenses included $100,964 in administrative expenses and $23,908 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 5, 140 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan , was $3,961,403 as of December 31, 1998, compared to $2,018 ,318 as of January 1, 1998. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1 ,943,085. 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 income of $2,067,957 including employer contributions of $1 ,724,794, employee contributions of $13,442, realized gains of $75,638 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $254,083. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. service provider and trustee information; 3. assets held for investment; and 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4211 , (301) 8990675 . The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.40 for the full annual report, or 10 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 Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4211) 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, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. , Washington, DC 20210. 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 plan assets; and 4. service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.40 for the full annual report, or 10 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 f hat 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 d of annual report at the main office of the p Trustees Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, 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, N-5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration , U.S. Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue. N.W .. Washington, DC 20210. · tions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the 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 established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. December 1999 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER 2000 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule for classes for the first few months of 2000 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. 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 membership, 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 reservations 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 Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January 24 February 21 February 18 March 17 Able Seaman - Inland January 24 February 11 Lifeboatman January 10 February 1 January 21 (pre-AB) Feb. 19 (pre-AB) Radar January 17 March 6 January 28 March 17 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) (*must have radar unlimited) January 10 January 31 January 14 February 4 Safety Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* January 10 February 7 March 6 January 28 February 25 March 24 Basic Firefighting January 17 February 28 January 21 March 3 Advanced Firefighting January IO February 14 March 6 January 21 February 25 March 17 Government Vessels January 31 February 28 February 18 March 17 STCW Basic Safety (refresher) February 7 March 6 February 11 March 10 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* January 24 March 13 January 28 March 17 February 28 March 3 February 28 March 3 (*must have basicfirefighting) (*must have basic fire fighting) LNG Familiarization* (*must have advanced fire fighting) Oil Spill Containment Academic Department Courses Engine Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler January 10 February 18 QMED January 24 April 14 Basic Electronics January 10 January 28 Mari e Electronics Technician I January 31 February 18 Welding January 10 February 14 January 28 March3 General education and college courses 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. The January edition of the Seafarers LOG will contain a complete .guide of all the upgrading courses available to Seafarers in the Steward Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Galley Operations/ Advanced Galley Operations (Every week) Certified Chief Cook/ Chief Steward (Every other week) January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 13, 20, 27 January 10, 24 February 7, 21 March 6, 20 __~ _____________________________________ _ :'.\_ 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 indicating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and QMED applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their apvlication. The pavment should be made with a money order onlv. payable to LMSS. UPGRADING APPLICATION COURSE BEGIN END DATE DATE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth - - - -- - - - 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes DNo If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes D No Primary language spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - December 1999 NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only ifyou present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE 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 qualified, 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. 12199 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes Power Plant Maintenance - Graduating from power plant maintenance course on October 22 are (from left, first row) William Kelley, Timothy Horger, Thomas Keseru, Gonzie Knott, (second row) Joseph Grandinetti, Steve Stepanski, Ursel Barber, Lawrence Rose and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). Tankerman (PIC) Barge - Marking completion of the tankerman (PIC) barge class on October 22 are (from left, seated) Mohamed Hossain, Daniel Gishy, Mark Wain, Walter Loveless, (second row) Michael Mayo, Patrick David, Mitch Oakley (instructor) and Bill Pratley. Galley Operations - Finishing one of the required two-week modules in the galley operations curriculum are (from left, kneeling) Robert Valentine, Saundra Leonard, Ty Heller, Vicente Ordonez, Arsenio Gusilator Jr., (standing) Chef/Instructor Ed White, John Stephen, Edgardo Ong, Jeffrey Badua, Abdellalif Benjouhra, Charles Carrol, Mark Wertanen and Gregorio Bernardez. Marine Electrical Maintenance - SIU members completing the marine electrical maintenace course on October 29 are (from left) Carl Montoya, Sjarifudin Noor, Nathan Hollander, Abdulrub Atiah, Angel Hernandez, Gregory Johns, Steven Hoskins, Pompey Alegado, Jeffrey Levie and Mark Jones (instructor). Government Vessels With instructor Stan Beck (far left, standing) are students who completed the government vessels course on October 15. From the left (kneeling) are Artemio Rivera, Waseem Dhalai, Benjamin Mathews, Kenji Hoffman, Benign Padaoan, Maximo Loto Jr., (standing) Beck, Rodney Jimenez, Deion Nguyen, Sean Ryan, Ali Naser, Abdulsalem Mohamed, Stephen Hill, Sammy Montana and Marcial Avila. 22 Seafarers LOG December 1999 �Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes Able Seaman Receiving their certificates for completion of the AB class on October 29 are (from left, seated at first table) Wincell Hightower Jr., Bobby Brown, Michael Watkins Sr., Louis Creekmur, (second table) Russell Shaw Jr., Leroy Reed, Julian Lacuesta Jr., Fadehl Saleh, (third table) Todd Conley, Virgilio Managbanag, Carlos Arauz, (standing) Bernabe Pelingon (instructor), William Bruce, Velly Marquez, Simeon Rivas, Khaled Munasser, Richard Pepper and Francisco Harry. Government Vessels - With instructor Stan Beck (far lright) are some of the students who completed the government vessels course on September 3. Included on the class roster are (in no particular order) Jose Clatter, Juan Ortiz, Arzu Secuindino, Charles Mann, Ted Hale, Christine Short, Kathryn Rivera, Dan Eglund, A. Allen, Greg Gallagher, Allan Bright, Pat Gibson, Eric Bridges, Michael Skinto, Liana McKinney, Tania Simunovich, Syed Mehdi, Herbert Daniels, Jeffrey Badua, Abdellalif Banjouhra, Reuben Brown, William Schuppman, John Eaton, Harold Lewis, Duane Reeder, Willard Bell, Rally Espiritu and Hector Guity. QMED - Completing their QMED training on December 3 are (in alphabetical order) Pantala Allee, Servando Canales Jr., Stanley Castro, Jonathan Driggers, Paul Duquette, Mike Kifle, John Leiter, Tran Luu, Keith Manzano, Thaddeus Pisarek, Jeffrey Roddy, Mark Roman, Dwight Ward and Taylor Watson. (Note: not all the students are in the photograph). The class, ta_µght by Barney Kane, was a challenging one for the upgraders, with a large volume of material and a very technical subject matter. Tanker Assistant Cargo (DL)- Upgrading Seafarers complete the tanker assistant cargo (DL) course on October 15. Included in the photo are (in no particular order) Spencer Moxley Sr., Alvin Martin, Willie Howard Ill, Linda Barber, Mohamed Bidar, William Meyer, Jose Vazquez, Elmo Davis, Edward O'Reilly, Mohamed Hossain, Mott Arnold, Gary Lamb and Nestor Agcaoili. Their instructor, Jim Shafer, is standing in the rear (center). Able Seaman - Instructor Tom Gilliland looks over students as they work toward completion of the AB curriculum on October 29. Registered in the class were David Roof, Jonathan Morgan, Pernell Fulford, Timothy Barker, Matthew Bjerk, Bryon Baker, Jonathan Paul, Gregory Pratt, Peri Drew, Ondongee Pegram, Joseph Weller, Timothy Fernandez, Terry Gilliland, Gregory Hendryx, Shelby Rankin, Anthony Lowman, Russell Williams and George Barbour. The same students completed the basic fire fighting class (right) with instructor Rick Redmond on October 15. FOWT - Graduating from the FOWT course on November 19 are (from left, first row) James Tyson, Ahmed Sharif, Anthony Jordan, John Millward, Jean Horne, Frank Patrick Jr., Phillip Johnson Sr., Adel Gabel, Timothy Bixby, (second row) Kanin Bennett, Michael Blue Jr., Michael Joel, Charles Sadler, Adriano Coutinho, Erik Haik, John Petushin, Justin Seybert, Gregory Cherry, Natalie Rivas, Eric Nelson, Charles Jones, Sylvester Crawford, (third row) Keith Kowaleski, Charles Jensen, John Conn, Eddie Pittman, Noel Encarnacion, Scott Lucero, Timothy Graham, Daniel Tapley, (fourth row) William Hayes and Vincent Hupp-Time. December 1999 Seafarers LOG 23 �F m.snf.... •'I I I Volume 61 Number 12 December 1999 Summary Annual Reports MCS Pension Plan • p. 8 Seafarers Pension Plan • p. 8 I Great Lakes Tug Be Dredge Pension Plan - p. 8 Seafarers Vacation Plan - p. 8 Seafarers Welfare Plan • p. 20 Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan · p. 20 The U.S. Great Lakes fleet is on the move from midMarch until late January, when the locks at Sault St. Marie, Mich. close for the frigid winter. While iron ore, stone and coal remain the chief cargoes, otherslike cement, salt, grain, liquid bulk products and sand-round out the diversity of loads carried by the efficient lakers. The photos on this page show some of the hard-working crew members and their activites aboard three Great Lakes vessels crewed by SIU members-American Steamship Company's Buffalo and American Republic, and Southdown Cement's Southdown Challenger. With a strong demand for the delivery of stone throughout the Lakes, the Buffalo shows no signs of slowing down. The Southdown Challenger's hull and deck recently got a fresh coat of paint in Milwaukee, and the pilot house was recarpeted. At left, the vessel is on her way to the Southdown cement plant in Charlevoix for a new load. Second Cook Darrell Bays, Buffalo Bosun (and master wood-worker) Levi Sanford, Southdown Challenger OS Eric Corwin, AB Eugene Repko, QMED David Cameron, OS Musid Musleh, American Republic Right: Wiper Abdul Saeed, Buffalo Above: QMED Brian Gelaude, Buffalo Left: Watchman Paul Bird, Southdown Challenger Below: Bosun Boyd Messer, Buffalo Deckhand Michael Cushman, Southdown Challenger 24 Seafarers LOG June 1999 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1999 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES VOTING STARTS IN PROPOSED MERGER OF SIU AND NMU SIU PENSIONERS TO GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS UNION, COMPANY AGREE TO RESOLVE LONG BATTLE ABOUT REPRESENTATION SEALIFT ENHANCEMENT ACT SEEKS FAIR COMPETITION FOR AMERICAN-FLAG FLEET MARITIME TAX LAWS WOULD CHANGE TO HELP PROVIDE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD SIU CREWS M/V FISHER SIU MAINTAINS JOBS ON 6 LNG VESSELS MARAD ‘RELUCTANTLU’ APPROVES REFLAGGING CREW WELCOMES SACCO TO THEIR SHIPS WEST COAST UNIONS REACH 6-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ASM RUNAWAY-FLAG CREW’S PLIGHT CAPTURES NEWSPAPER’S ATTENTION AFL-CIO PRESIDENT: WTO TALKS MUST ADDRESS WORKERS’ RIGHTS ITF GOES TO BAT FOR SCARED CREW BAD NEWS KEEPS OOZING FROM RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIP S/L INDEPENDENCE GIVES INDEPENDENCE TO BOATERS OUT OF GAS IN THE BAHAMAS NEW CARISSA BEACHED FOR WINTER MAERSK-SEALAND TAPS LOS ANGELES FOR NEW TERMINAL HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES! 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XI NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949 No. 32 Comments Invited On Vacations And Credit Unions The A&G District has gone on record to throw open the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG for full discussion on the two topics which are currently being debated by the membership. They are; 1. Whether men who have spent a year aboard one ship, and are entitled to vacations, should be forced to get off the ship and take their vsicfl-tions 2. The advisability of setting up a credit union or unions within the Atlantic and Gulf District. After both matters have been thoroughly discussed pro and con, they will go to a vute of the membership, if it so desires. Letters on the vacation proposal have been appearing regularly in the LOG for the past few months. It is hoped that the motion for fur­ ther discussion will bring comments from others not yet heard from. On page 12 of this issue, there is a brief article on credit unions, stating what they are and how they are fun. Comments are invited from the membership. Meanwhile, any motions at the present time calling for immediate action on these two matters are out of order, until the motion for full discussion has been complied with. Let us hear from you! SlU To Demand Shipowner-Paid Weifare Fund NEW YORK, Dec. 2—The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District's plans for the establishment of a welfare fund for its membership, financed solely by the shipowners, moved ahead today when the Head­ quarters Negotiating Committee called for reopen­ ing of the contract on the subject of wages. Notification of the Union's desire was sent by telegram to all contracted operators. The Negotiat­ ing Committee requested the discussions in accord­ ance with a contract provision which permits the Union to reopen the contract on wage issues at any time. The SIU is the only*: to the operators is the outgrowth maritime union whose agree­ of a comprehensive study of ments contain this unique pro­ pension and welfare funds made vision. by the SIU this year and which The text of the wire sent to­ appeared serially in the SEA­ day by the committee follows: FARERS LOG. "As per the preamble of our The exact form of the welfare agreement, this is to notify you fund the Union is seeking will that we wish to open negotia­ follow the lines of the plan tions immediately for an increase worked out jointly by Headquar­ iti wages for all ratings in the ters officials of the Atlantic and unlicensed personnel. An early Gulf District and the Sailors Un­ reply is requested." ion of the Pacific at a meeting The employer-financed Union held recently under the auspices welfare plan which the Nego­ of the International. tiating Committee will present This plan for establishment of , welfare benefits for the SIU's seagoing affiliates has as its fore­ runner a policy adopted at this year's SIU convention, which went on record in favor of an When you go to wot-k for all-out effort to secure greater You have probably heard how An unsolicited letter received Back issues of the DOG will the company has put electric Cities Service, you might just economic protection for the mem­ this week from a Cities Service supply evidence of that. bership. tankerman who is not a mem­ When I first came on the dishwashers on all its ships, as well put the word "overtime" As agreed at the joint SIUber of the SIU reveals the tech­ CS tai\ker, the company un­ therefore doing away with the out of your vocabulary. They SUP welfare discussions, the nique employed in building up ion, the CTMA came into be­ Pantrynian^nd causing the Mess- simply laugh at you if you ask SUP was to spearhead the move, the. so-called membership of ing. At first the comf^ny didn't men to work ten and eleven about it. inasmuch as its contracts ex­ We, the crew on the SS C.TMA, the company-dominated push the issue and most of us hours a day without being paid pired on September 30 of tbi> overtime. %. , wish to thank the SIU year. The strategy adopted by thought it as a big joke. "union." for the splendid fight they are the SIU-SUP representatives met What you probably don't know But during the past few weeks ^ "Sign*up or else!" is the ul­ putting up in order to bring with success this week, when' is that these dishwashers are far there has been a kind of reign timatum delivered to CS tankerus into the "Brotherhood of the the SUP successfully concluded from being the best, and they of terror on Cijies Service ships: men by the company agents Sea." simply don't get the dishes clean. either pay six dollars and join • aboard the vessels. Thus the its negotiations for a new membership rolls of CTMA prove up or "your services are no About half of the dishes have .We realize that this is inevit­ agreement, which contains pro­ nothing more than the fact that longer- needed." This is certainly to be washed by hand after com­ able and we. will soon be able visions for the welfare plan. to act like free men. so many men have signed the both un-democratic and un-Am­ ing out of the washer. Under terms of the contract, company's pledge cards under erican. the employers will begin con­ The childish way the company duress. tributing orr January 1, 1950 the tries to tear down the SlU is sum of 25 cents for each man In a secret ballot, the company for each day worked to a wel­ would have virtually no support­ really quite amusing to the crew. This is proved by the fact that fare and security fund, "to be ers at all anywhere in the fleet, Oswald C. Stone, a Seafarer everyone on the ship except two collected, administered and ap­ as was proven in two NLRB since the inception of the Union plied in accordance with a Sup­ elections won overwhelmingly of the crew is strong for the in 1938 who served for many SIU and have signed pledge years as a Dispatcher in the plementary Agreement which by the SIU. the parties shall negotiate The text of the letter, which cards. Port of New York, died of a promptly after execution of this , CTMA FOUL-UP is on file in the SIU organizing heart ailment in Kings County agreement." department, foUows below^ The A few trips ago we had a Hospital, Brooklyn, on Nov. 24. names of the correspondent and CTMA organizer on board. Boy! He would have been 65 years SUP STRIKE VOTE the tanker and the port of .call What a fine example he was! old on Christmas Day. The SUP agreement with the have been deleted to safeguard He went ashore in Trinidad, operators was reached after ne­ Floral tributes were sent to the jobs of the entire crew. gotiations had been stalemated missed three watches and came Brother Stone's funeral from all and the union conducted a strike back to the ship gassed to the SIU ports in the Atlantic and vote, in which 97 percent of You have probably heard my gills. But was he fired? Oh, no, Gulf District. His body reposed those voting favored a walkout story quite a few times. I sign­ although , quite a few of my at the A.- Q. Martin Funeral to win their demands. ed on the Cities Service tanker, friends have been fired just, for Home in Brooklyn and was-bur­ Other provisions of the new SS , six months ago. having pro SIU ideas. ied on November 29 at Evergreen SUP agreement include liberal­ The company union has prom­ Cemetery. Since then I have learned quite ized conditions on certain penala lot about pities S^vice policy. ised us vacations, a raise in pay A seafaring man for most of ty-type cargoes, and also spells and last—but not least—^job se­ The first example of Cities his years, Brother Stone sailed out jobs .within the SUP's juris­ curity. Job security — what a as Steward aboard vessels that Service treatment came in diction to prevent any attempts while loading. During laugh! They have kept «one of once pliejj regularly up and down at raiding by Harry Bridges' the day we were loading at a their promises. the Atlantic coast but which dis­ CIO longshoremen. When you come to the sub­ appeared with the decline of indock and those of us who were OSWALD STONE At A&G Headquarters today, not on watch, could go ashore. ject of food, the grub on here tercoastal trade. Among these Union officials pointed up the But late in the afternoon we is almost as bad .as some of the were ships of the Eastern, Sa­ moved out in the stream and windjammers of , two centQries vannah, Old Dominion and Clyde New York Branch in March fact that "from here on in, 1944, a position he held untTl more and more attention wUl be tied up to a mooring buoy to ago., We have some bacon on Mallory lines. paid to the future security of the early part of this year. here that is over a. year old. load from a submarine hose. Born in the British West In­ Quiet and unassuming. Stone seamen. As long as I've been on here, Although we were there for dies, on Dec. 25, 1885, Stone'ob­ was weU-liked by the member­ The SIU has consistenl^y led twelve hours, bumboats came out I have never seen anyone eat tained United States citizenship ship and had a wide friendship the way in establishing top it. It is just cooked and thrown to take Us ashore. Fof some in his youth. wages and working conditions in throughout the Union. strange reason the Captain would over the side. He joined the SIU Atlantic A widower. Brother Stone, re­ the maritime industry. It will The last fresh meat we have not grant shore leave. Since then this has happened several times. had on board came on six months and Gulf District in the Port sided at the home of his daugh­ now push ahead to achieve the I need not go into the sub­ ago, and the Steward told me of New York on Nov. 19, 1938, ter, Mrs. Olive Bennett at 491 same success in setting up and Madison Street, Brooklyn. Two broadening welfare and other ject of what happens if you talk himself that it is the company's receiving Book No. 484. Brother Stone was el«ted to sons, Randolph B., and Knea- security benefits for the Ameri­ to the wrong persons about un­ policy to take on meat only can seamen." serve as a Dispatcher in the land C., also survive. ions or against the conditions. every six months. Cities Service Forcing Men Into Company Union Seafarers Mourns Oswald Stone �Page Two THE SEAFARERS Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS LOG i Friday, December 2, 1949 '^AHHands TumTo Hlf SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Midway Mark The democratic processes followed in the operation of our Union are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitu­ tion. One of the provisions of this important document gives every member the right to choose directly, by secret vote, the men whom he wishes to administer the affair of the Union during the coming year. Seafarers have the opportunity to exercise this pre­ cious right every 12 months, and every member who is interested in effectively participating in the administra tion of his Union should get out and vote—and vote for the candidates he thinks are the best qualified to protect our gains and to pursue a course that will provide even greater protection for the entire membership. How a member arrives at this decision and who his favored candidates for the Union posts are are his business. It's not how he votes that we are concerned with, rather we are interested in seeing that he accepts his responsi­ bilities as a member of a democratic organization. And, of course, one of-the first of these responsibilities is that .he take an active part in all Union activities, including the elections. That more and more Seafarers are becoming duly conscious of their obligations as members of a Union of seafaring men is indicated by the large numbers of men who have already cast ballots in the current elections. It is not unlikely, on the basis of the total registered so far, that a record vote will be cast. But the total vote should be large enough to show that every man who was physically able to get to the polling places did so and thus had his say. Right now we've just turned the half-way mark in the balloting for next year's officials of the A&G District. The last voting day is Dec. 31, which concludes the 60day period required by the Constitution. Those who haven't yet had their say owe it to themselves and their Brother members to vote before the deadline date. The ballot lists all the candidates who have offered to serve the Union and who have met the constitutional requirements. Polling places are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM in every Atlantic, and Gulf District port. Make it a point—you men who still have not attended to this matter—to head for the nearest Branch ^polling place—and vote! Now is the time! After Dec. 31, it will be too late. What Do You Think? m Elsewhere in this issue are invitations to the member­ ship to participate in the discussions on two topics cur­ rently of Union-wide interest. Because we're anxious for all hands to pitch into the debate centering around the compulsory vacation question, we're again soliciting opin­ ions, both pro and con, for publication in the LOG. Differences of opinion have also been expressed on the advisability of setting up a credit union, the structure and operation of which is explained on page 12. Members should air their views on this subject, top. A thorough discussion on both these topics before any definite action is taken is the best means of obtaining a thorough understanding of what's involved. Let's hear tvhat you think about them? Seafarers Members New In The Marine Hospitals BALTIMORE HOSPITAL W. H. POWELL W. L. AKINS R. B. PEARSON L. G. LARONDE L. E. HEALY C. TINGLE _ , N. TALA A. L; MASTERS E. LYNCH E. WATERMAN F. CHRISTY P. M. McCORKINGDALE H. LANIER E. IDELL J. M. BERGERIA J. HARRIS G. D. REGAN D. WILSON E. JOHNSTON J. YUKNAS E. L. GAME C. W. HENNIS F. KORVATIN E. F. PAUL C. GOODWYN P. E. DARROUGH R. A. GRAF W. J. KENNELLY i> iif tr NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS F. LANDRY H. LAGAN L. WILLIS L. LANG J. SMYTHE H. H. SCHULT-Z P."ROBERTS A. MAUFFRAY » F. CAILLOU|:T . v O. HOWELL, H. REMME -: J.APPLE J. GRANGER J. TASSIN C. BROWN - , ^ ' E. CHATTERTON H. PENTON , R. REED -SHAFFER J. H. MCELROY B. EANS W^M. ROBERTS A: LOPEZ T. DAILEY C. BERNARD T. CIESLAK tr iMOBILE HOSPITAL W. T. PRESLEY J. L. WEBB J. C. STEWART P. HENDERSON J. B. DIXON L. HOWARD R. FOSTER E. COLLINS F. SPRUILL TIM BURKE t. SAN FRANCISCO HOSP. JAMES HODO JAMES R. LEWIS WILLIE WATSON T. ISAKSEN J.> KEENAN RAFEL SALDANA X X SAVANNAH HOSPITAL R. W: CARROLLTON F. BRUGGNER XXX STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL H, E. LOGE HARRY R. JOHNSON JOHN tJLAS HENRY WATSON M. J. LliCAS ' J. F. GAMBLICH LARRY MOORE CHARLES H. HAWVER E. A. GREAUX - . NICKOLAS CORATTI JOHANN KALLASTE FRANK NEARING JOSEPH AREAS JOHN F. MARKEL T. F. ROZUM V. M, ESCOBAR M. C. GADDY G. P. KOSMAS JOSEPH P. JULIANO DUKE O'CONNOR GERALD DE MEO ROBERT L. CASTEUN JACK TURNER ANDREW AHLSTROM M. N. PETERSON PAUL COONE. MOSES MORRIS XXX BOSTON HOSPITAL W. J. BLAKELY H. NONGEZER R. BOLDUC E. COTREAU -^ J. VIERA F. ALASAVign VIC MILAZZO XXX NEPONSIT HOSPITAL WILLIAM PADGETT MATTHEW BRUNO JOSE DE JESUS J. M. LANCASTER R. E. LUFLIN ESTEBAN P. LOPEZ CHARLES L. MOATS PEDRO G. ORTIZ R. REDDEST R. A, RATCLIFF THOMAS WADSWORTH R. A. BLAKE L. BALLESTERO . JOHN T. EDWARDS iv f; E, FERRER I. H. FRENCH JOSEPH SPATJLDING JOSEPH SILLAK •vi LUIS TORRES •t\ L. TULL •rlJ FRED ZESIGER i M �fH^day, Decembar 2, 1949 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Commies, Trotskyites Put Boots To NMU It's pretty near assure -thirig that, if you let the commies and Tfotskyites , alone, they will - eventually convict themselves - as enemies of labor who are out for their -own political advan­ tage. The danger is, of course, that they will wreck the union in the process. , In the November 4th issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, we pre­ sented the story of the SUP Seattle Beef, where a handful of Trotskyites (the Socialist Work­ ers Partjr) spearheaded the at­ tempts of local malcontents, per­ formers and expelled members to put the SUP out of business. For a while, the membership did nothing—under a mistaken interpretation of "union democ­ racy"—while the Trotskyites and their cohorts stepped Up their disruption and anti-union activ­ ities. But when the membership did move in, it moved fast, and before long the Trotskyite "revolution'- was put down, AIDED BY CP We mentioned then that the Trotskyites were being aided on the outside by their sworn en­ emies, the Stalinist commies (there are^ no commies" in the SUP) in the form of money and propaganda. The article proved that the Stalinist commies and" the Trot­ skyite commies are two of a kind—no matter what they say about each other—the only dif­ ference being that the Stalinists run Russia and the communist international and the Trotskyites wish to hell that they did. We proved that these charact­ ers will always work"' together against their common enemies in the trade union movement—and these "enemies" are any noncommie union officials. The art­ icle cited the present working agreement between these two "bolshevik" parties in the fight against the leadei'ship of the National Maritim^ Union. Since then, things have been happening in the NMU, which The above carloon from the "West Coast Sailors" is the SUP's nose-thumbing answer to once again prove the dangers the most recent of the commie-like attempts at character assassination. At the present trial of of having anti-union power Harry Bridges for perjury, Vincent Hallinan (Bridges*, attorney) asked a prospective juror the groups within a union. following question: Curran and his gang, having "If it can be shown that witnesses who will testify here do so at the guidance and direction eliminated from most of the top of Harry Lundeberg and Dave Beck (of the West Coast Teamsters), and if we show that Harry offices of the NMU his once up­ Lundeberg has so sought the destruction of Harry Bridges that he has literally hired murderers on a time buddies, undertook to to kill him, would that influence your opiiuon?" complete the job and suspended the New York Agent and 13 Federal Judge George B. Harris quickly put an end to that type of vicious questioning. Lun­ Patrolmen and brought charges deberg immediately branded the personal attack upon himself as "psychopathic lies." and chal­ against them. 'Seeing the hand­ lenged Hallinan to call him as a witness, "so 1 can answer these charges." writing on the wall, the commies Sly insinuations of att^pted murder are, of course, among the mildest of commie attacks. and Trotskyites went into action. When the going gets tougher for them—and it is, every day—their personal attacks will get nastier and more vicious. It is a good thing that the American workingman has more sense MOB TAKES OVER than the commies give him credit for, because he has never faUen for their manufactured lies On Wednesday, November 16, and slander. But some day will be Judgment Day for the commies, and when it .comes...! the commies and Trotskyites led a mob of about 400 and in good old commie style took over the instituted a reign of terror. They rank and, file member, who was mies and Trotskyites—or those NMU Hall. threatened to beaf up the 12 not part of either side, was get­ miserable hate groups that build up racist and nationalist pre­ (Incidentally, not all these men girls in the accounting office, ting it in the neck as usual. judices for their own personal are commies or Trotskyites by and to throw the chief book­ SEE-SAW BATTLE gain—to remain in an organiza­ keeper out of the window. They a long shot. Many of them are At the present writing, the tion and disrupt. refused to allow the elected of­ honest men who, because of pro-administration gang is once It is important that the mem­ ficials to leave the building in the low ratio of jobs to mem­ more in control of the building, bership of a union maintains the the normal pursuit of union bership in the NMU, are taking out their resentment on the only business. They dumped Adi'ian but_^ the dumpings still go on. greatest vigilance against these ones they know whom to blame: Duffy, a vice-president and Jos­ The commies and Trotskyites threats to the security of their the officials. Others have been eph Moutal, a patrolman, send­ rushed into the "capitalist" courts union, and at the first sign of taken into the anti-administra­ ing them to the hospital, and and have applied for- injuctidns anti-union activity bring these tion camp by racist and national­ several other rank and file sea­ which would tie up the union characters before the' judgment funds and bring the machinery of the membership. istic propaganda of the two men. political groups. ^The commies, The other side, of course, re­ of the union to a complete stand­ Fortunately, the SIU is little both Stalinist and Trotskyites, taliated," and soon the red blood still. There is no doubt that Cur­ bothered by these forces. There have never hesitated to set one of the. commies and Trotskyites ran and his, men will win eventu­ are some malcontents, as in any race against another, or national mingled in the street with the ally, but it's a sure thing that organization, but the member­ ship has little respect for them. group against national group. not-so-red goi-e of the Curran the membership will lose. The NMU situation is a per­ The secret of this is not hard to "Divide and rule" is their slogan gi-oup. Meanwhile, of course, the NMU fect example of what will in­ find. These malcontents thrive on as much as it was Hitler's.) But to return to the "revolu­ was at a standstill. It could not evitably happen to an organiza­ hard times, on lack of jobs and tion": the commie-Trotskyite perform even the most routine tion which permits conspirator­ poor conditions. The A&G Dis­ mob took over the building and of union business. The ordinary ial political groups like the com­ trict several years ago limited the books of the Union to the number of jobs available to the membership and today a book­ man in the A&G District does not have to wait long for a job. His contracts are the best in the industry, giving him the best conditions and the highest wages on the waterfront. He is assured of representation at sign-ons and payoffs, to take care of his beefs and to see that the shipowners live up to all provisions of the contract. NO FRONT FUNDS His Union's money is not squandered on the many hun­ dreds of commie organizations and fronts. He knows that the Union will go down the line for him, and that is why he goes down the line for the Union. In an atmosphere like that it is understandable why there are no political groupings in the SIU. And why when they dare raise their head from the outside and try to inject themselves into SIU affairs, the membership ^ gives them a fast brush off. The SIU is now in a position which insures it relative easy sailing through the stormy seas now raging about the maritime industry. The solid backing and endorse­ ment of Union policy by the SIU membership guarantees the Un­ ion a future dedicated to ad­ vancing the - cause of the men aboard the ships. SIU DEMOCRACY Dissension within an organiza­ tion serves to advance no one except the enemies of labor. The SIU method of thrashing out problems at membership meet­ ings or through the ballot box is democracy in action. And no one can question the democracy of the SIU. However, once the will of the organization is shown, the Un­ ion's course is set. Bickering, haranging, power groups and splinter factions are not part of the SIU's make-up. Democracy is wonderful, but giving away to mob rule is death. It's suicide to put a gun in Vour enemy's hand. This the National Maritime "Un­ ion has done. Hiring Hail Inquiry Begins A fact-finding survey covering union hiring halls for unlicensed seagoing personnel is being con­ ducted by a staff of a Senate sub-committee on Labor-Manage­ ment Relations in preparation for the reconvening of Congress early next year, it became known recently. Bills specifically exempting the maritime industry from the Taft-Hartley ban on hiring halls were introduced in both houses at the last session by Represen­ tative John Lesinski of Michi­ gan and Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington, Demo­ crats, and are still in committee. Others in the subcommittee— Senators Claude Pepper of Flor­ ida, Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia and Hubert H. Humph­ rey of Minnesota, Democrats, and Robert A. Taft of Ohio, H. Alex­ ander Smith of New Jersey and Irving M. Ives of "New York, Republicans — have indicated a willingness to take up the prob­ lem when they return to Wash­ ington. ] �Page Four PR, Coastwise Runs Help Keep Mobile Going ^ THE SEAFARERS LOG REP. DOLLINGER LEARNS AgOVT ROTARY SHIPPING Friday. December 2, 1949 Port Wiimington Is Happy Ovor Good Shipping By E. B. TILLEY . By CAL TANNER WILMINGTON—We're mighty MOBILE—Since our last re­ happy over the pick-up. For the port, shipping has been prac­ last two weeks shipping has been tically at a standstill here, with good out here and we're hoping almost all the jobs confined to it will reihain so, at least until vessels on the Puerto Rican and Christmas. coastwise runs. During the tvvo-week period Ships paying off were the Anjust ended, we paid off the SS tinous, Maiden Victory, "Wild William Tilghman, Isthmian; the Ranger, Monarch of the Sea, SS Citrus Packer, Waterman; James W. Cullen, Wiiliam Gillis, and the SS Thomas Cresap, Isth­ all of Waterman, and the Polaris mian. and Cavalier of Alcoa. Of the All three of these ships reships paying off, three headed crewed and signed on for return for the lay-up fleet. These were voyages to the Far East and the the Maiden Victory, William Persian Gulf. However, the mem­ Gillis and the James W. Cullen. bership should know that the SIGN-ONS five Liberty ships that the Isth­ The sign-ons took place aboard mian Steamship Company had the Antinous, Wild Ranger, Mon­ on the pipe-line run are being arch of the Sea, all of which are tied up and put in the honeyard on continuous articles; the Alcoa on the East Coast. Polaris, which headed down to New York Congressman I^idor Dollinger accepts SIU's invitation to learn the facts abput TRANSIENT PORT the bauxite run, and the Mobilrotary shipping. At left is Dispatcher Paul Gonsorchik who answered Congressman's questions. ian, bound for Japan and Korea. With the tying up of these ships and the schedules on inTwo Alcoa ships, the Pilgrim tercoastals being changed around, and the Roamer, called in-trans­ this port will become a stopover it to wind up shipping activity for transients, unless we are for the two week period. lucky enough to get some new Seafarers making •' pay­ LAST TOUCHES runs. ments to Union' Patrolmen The major alterations on our We think it appropriate at By JOE ALGINA building here have been com­ and other authorized SIU this time to give thanks to the pleted and all that remains is representatives should make Tap Inn here in the Port of NEW YORK—Conditions in' cate or affidavits from five perthe cleaning up and minor certain the receipts they re­ Wilmington for the fine dinner the maritime industry being sons who know them and can touches here and there, such as that it served to all of our mem­ what they are, this port *has testify to the place where they ceive specify the account to tiling the deck and getting the bers on the beach on Thanksgiv­ been doing fairly well in ship­ were born and the approximate which the money is to be recreation gear up to the second ing Day —» and served free of date. ping activity. We're not getting deck. Then the Hall will be in credited. * charge. calls for jobs in the numbers When they have obtained this first-class shape. For example, receipts we'd like, but our organization data, they should take it to the And while on the holiday sub­ The membership in the Port appears to offer considerably Coast Guard and have new pa­ made for LOG donations ject, here are our very best of Mobile is urged to register so greater opportunities for em­ pers issued, properly showing should have SEAFARERS wishes to all the SIU members they will be eligible to vote in ployment to bookmen than any them to be US citizens. This is and officials for a Merry Christ­ LOG written clearly along­ the local elections next year. other outfit in the field. impo^nt and there is no excuse side the amount. The same mas and a Happy New 'Year. The deadline date for registra­ Getting down to payoffs, here for men born in this country 1 would also like to remind tion is Feb. 1. applies to receipts for dues, are the ships in that category carrying seamen's papers that the membership of our Union If any of the men want infor­ for the past two weeks: do not credit them with the fact. assessments, and other pay-" that we are in the midst of our mation on" this score they can ments. yearly elections, and this is the Beatrice, Puerto Rico, Suzanne, We're now in the middle of contact anyone in the Hall, where our annual elections, and all Careful attention to this time for those who haven't yet Angelina, Elizabeth, Evelyn, all the procedure for registration hands are reminded that the detail will enable Headquar­ voted to do so. The polls are of Bull Lines; Bessemer Victory, for eligibility in the city, county best time to cast their ballots, if open in all Halls from 8 AM to ters to keep its records acLa Salle, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and state elections will be ex­ Raphael Semmes, Waterman; they haven't already done so, is. "curate in crediting income 5 PM, so that fvery member plained gladly. now. Go -to the polling place in can get a cKance to cast his to the various accounts. The time has come when the Winthrop Marvin, Steel Maker, the nearest Branch and register, ballot. Steel Designer, Steel Scientist, vote of labor will play an im­ get your ballot and vote. portant part in the coming elec­ Steel Chemist and Queens Vic­ Voting is a privilege and a tions and it is very important tory, Isthmian. right, and you should take an to yourself and the Union that Also the Crysstar, Triton; The active part in designating the Cabins, Mathiasen, and the Seayou register and vote. officials who will serve your train Havana. By JIM DRAWDY Sign-ons took place aboard all Union in the coming year. SAVANNAH — Slow shipping R. C. Grimes, D. L. Martin, J. the Bull Line ships, in addition is the way we sum up the re­ E. Floyi^, R. Flagler, L. C. Cole, to the Steel Maker, Steel Direc­ port of business in this port for C. A. Gardner, W. J. Groover tor and Queens Victory, Isth­ and R. Hall. the bast two weeks. mian; Stony Creek, Mar Trade, Fortunately, a South Atlantic By BEN LAWSON and the Robin Tuxford. LOOK FOR THE LABEL! vessel arrived here for a payoff All payoffs and sign-ons were While we're talking about Un­ BOSTON — We haven't been fairly smooth, with only a few to keep things moving a bit. She ion members, here's a reminder able to crack the ice up here. minor beefs, which were settled was the SS Cape Race, and she to all hands: Ride union-operat­ By JAMES SHEEHAN Several vessels came into port satisfactorily. signed on again. Things were ed cabs, use union-operated laun­ during the past two weeks, but PHILADELPHIA — Shipping pretty smooth aboard this ship. dries, and don't forget to vote in There is a matter that should almost all were in-transit. be called to - the attention of has dropped below what it was In-transit ships came and the coming elections. The lone payoff was the Ann those members who got their a couple of weeks ago, with went, too. Among them were, the Proof that the SIU member-' Marie, Bull. There were some seaman's papers 10 or more years only a few payoffs and sign-ons SS Topa Topa, Waterman; SS ship doesn't go for performere overtime beefs in the Deck De­ ago and who did not present taking place during the twoJean, Bull; Greeley Victory, seems to be quite evident around partment and a few instances of birth certificates or similar doc­ week shipping period just ended. Watei-man, and the SS Alawai, this Hall, at least. Rarely do any shipping rule violations. The uments to the Coast Guard at There were only a few men also Waterman. gashounds show up anymore. If overtime beefs were settled okay, the time. on the beach here that were any drinking is being done, it's SMOKED UP and the violations resulted in Men who had their papers is­ broke when Thanksgiving Day sure taking place a good dis-" some charges being placed sued to them, without having rolled around, so the A&G Dis­ The Jean had a beef over the tance from here. against the offenders. shown documentary evidence of trict and jthe SUP in this port need for an exhaust fan in the Only two Seafarers are in the, That was approximately the birth, had their papers marked got together and tried to make galley. Stewards Department Savannah Marine Hospital this extent of shipping activity in with a question mark opposite the holiday pleasant for them. men say the smoke and soot is week. R. W. Carrollton and F. terrible because soft coal is used. the Beantown, and there's little the line on citizenship. This FEED ON Bruggner are the two hospital­ else to report. But despite this smoky situa­ means that these men are re­ Between' Ray Gates', William ized Brothers. Oh, yes, John (iFish) Rubery garded as aliens until they es­ Glick, SUP Agent Jerry Licht- tion, the Jean crew is very just got back from Japan, and tablish that they were born in 'man and myself we fed 25 men happy. They've got a new Skip­ The AFL Labor's League for he's rarin' to go again. this country. in a local restaurant. Then they per who is very obliging when Political Education in Savannah, Seven Seafarers are. currently It is therefore suggested that all came up to the A&G Hall it comes to getting'draws. And, is going all-ou< to get people to in the Boston Marine Hospital. men who were born in this where refreshments were served. of course, there's is still plenty register for the coming elections. These men are W, J. Blakely, country, but who did not have We had quite a few favorable of Tum and coke down in the The LLPE is doing the same in H. Nongezeri R. Bolduc, E. Cot- their seamen's papers marked comments on the behavior of Islands at the other end of the Jacksonville, where Senator Claude Pepper has been assured, reau, J. Viera, Frank Alasavich "US citizen," should act to our boys around here. The folks run. of the labor vote. He will be in, The Savannah beach has it§ and Vic Milazzo. straighten this out. in this area think our men are On the weather up here, all They can ^o so by either ob­ a swell bunch of fellows, a bit complements of Seafarers at the that town on Dec. 12, the. date we can say is "Wait a minute!" taining a copy of their birth cer­ of news I'm sure everyone of j present time and they're waiting on which, officers of the LLPE. for jobs—what else? There are will be elected. Anything is likely to happen. tificate, or a baptismal certifi- us is glad to hear. New York Can't Make A Squawk: Shipping Is Pretty Fair There Far The Records Shipping Shws h Pwt SnvanmA Shipping, Weather Are Besten Headaches PbHadelpiiia Throws Thanksgiving Feed For Men On Beach I �Friday, December 2, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Five LOG SS Puerto Rioo Crew Puts Out Own Paper An example for all SIU ships which have the facilities is the shipboard paper put out by the crew of the SS Puerto Rico, the Bull Lines cruise ship. Called the "Advocate." this newsy little sheet (not so little at that: the latest issue had 6 mimeographed pages) gives the crew the latest maritime news (through the cooperation of Sparks), shipboard gossip eind news, poetry a,nd educational articles. The "Advocate" is staffed by the following crewmembers: Kenneth Eckholm, editor; Hilda Revesz. associate editor; Jim Colder, managing editor; Stanley Hawkins, executive editor;. James DuBose, art and poetry editor; Eddie Gladzer, director of publications; Eddie K. Mooney. Tiny Mease, and Nick Wuchina are the editorial staff members. We take the extreme pleasure of reproducing some of the items that appeared in the latest issue of the "Advocate." Coast Guard Fight To Continue By EDDIE X. MOONEY Ship's Delegate This trip has been instrumental in showing us how interested our Union is in na­ tional and local politics, and how interested politicians are in our Union as an organiza­ tion. Some of us wonder why the Union has taken definite stands in politics, as not so very long ago it was the policy of the Union to have nothing to do with it. The reasons for this are obvious, when one realizes the tangibility of government sanctions, pro and con, over our way of life. When a bill-was introduced in The House of Representatives for postwar rights for the men of the merchant marine who sailed during the war, it met with a great deal of opposition. Instrumental in this opposition were powerful political organizations such as the American Legion. Consequently the bill was placed in committee, after being read on the House floor On introduction, and without ever being debated on the floor of the House, died a natural death when that session of Congress ended. At that time our organization* ^ ; was playing a hands-off policy with national politics, arid we did little to protect that issue. Other issues came up: the Taft-Hartley Act which was an instrument to break all - unions; the Hoffman Bill which would have given all the Marshall Plan cargo to foreign flag vessels and laid our merchant fleet in the boneyards; the action to revoke the right of the merchant sea­ men to file suit for injuries as outlined in the Jones Act of 1920; and the attempts of the Coast Guard and other govern­ ment bureaus to damage us. FIGHTING REPLY If the SIU had sat back and allowed these men and brganiza. tions to fulfill their promises, and see through ideas without fighting the issues tooth and nail, it is easy to see that we would have no Union, no rights, no jobs and would have been placed in a position of virtual job enslavement, such as seamen bave not experienced since Brit­ ish impressment. . ' So you see, when the Union asks you to contact our Senators and Representatives, as individ­ uals, on important maritime is­ sues it is your duty and respon­ sibility to do just that, Let's not forget the lesson of the Seamen's BiU of Rights. Ever since the early days of the# war, when the Coast Guard Hearing Units were given au­ thority over the lives and actions of the seamen by reason of the "War Emergency" excuse, the SIU has fought hard against that control. But, while we were battling against these Hearing Units and the. dictatorial control being ex­ ercised, the NMU was playing "post office" and "spin the bottle" with the Hooligan Navy, and encouraging them to hogtie the seamen so that they could hardly call their lives their own. Don't misunderstand us, we believe in giving credit where credit is due. We give all due credit to the Coast Guard for their war . record and their peace­ time work of patrolling the sea lanes. Our beef was—and is—against the Hearing Units specifically and those Brass Hats who wanted to see the seamen as another branch of the Armed Forces. To prove the NMU's friendli­ ness for the Coast Guard, we quote from the minutes of their 1945 convention: "In the en­ forcement of wartime discipline, the Coast Guard has established an advanced and liberal record, as against the injustices imposed CONGRESSMEN VIEW SIU FILMS by the Department of Commerce during peace. "We pledge to continue the friendly cooperation between our union and the Coast Guard for... a safe and efficient post­ war merchant marine." Contrast the finky NMU stand on the Coast Guard with the militant position of the SIU in our battle against Coast Guard regimentation of seamen. We left no doubt as to our position with such articles in the SEAFARERS LOG. We will fight against the Coast Guard until all forms of that control are finally removed from the lives of American seamen. American seamen must be free from dictatorship of all kinds. Corsair, Dei Mar Hail Advocate' Editor SS Puerto Rico "Advocate" Dear Sir and Brother: Received the copy of the SS Puerto Rico ship's newspaper and posted same on the crew bulle­ tin board of this vessel. Nearly every one on here has read the paper and the com­ ments are all in praise of your paper. On behalf of the crew of this vessel let me convey their thanks for your sending us this paper, and wish you all of the best in your future handling of the paper. Many thanks for the paper. By direction of the crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair. Fraternally yours, Leroy Clarke Ship's Delegate % On the agenda of a recent Union meeting aboard the SS Puerto Rico attended by members of the Hguse Education and Labor Committee was the showing of the SIU films, "This Is The SIU." and "Battle of Wall Street." Committee members shown watching the Union movies aloi^ with Seafarers in photo above are Congressmen John Lesiniski of Michigan, committee chairman; Carroll D. Kearns of Penn­ sylvania; Charles HoweU of New Jersey; Augustine B. Kelley of Pennsylvania. Harold Velde of Illinois. John Forsythe. committee counseL and Walter Masoiv AFL legislative representative. The committee was aboard the Bull Lines ship en route tp Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for a study of labor conditions there. " -Photo by Jim Colder % Sf Editor SS Puerto Rico "Advocate" Dear Sir and Brother: This is to acknowledge that the SS Del Mar has received your first, two editions. On be­ half of the crew and myself, I would like to take this oppor­ tunity to say that the "Advocate" is a wonderful idea, a newspaper comparable only to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. It is unique among SIU fleets. It shows our whole Union membership the spirit of union­ ism aboard the SS Puerto Rico. 1 hope the "Advocate" will grow and its idea and principles spread to other SIU ships. If it meets with the response that it had aboard this ship its future is assured. Yours for a bigger and better "Advocate." Harold Tennant Ship's Delegate i �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 2. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES Grain Barge Is Beached After Collision With SS Coral Sea In Mississippi River NEWS THEIR SHIP CRASHES WITH BARGE A grain laden barge had to be beached after colliding with the Seafarer-manned SS Coral Sea in the Mississippi River off Napoleon, Avenue in New Orleans on Armis­ tice Day, Al De Forest, Steward on the SIU ship, informed the LOG this week. There • 4 SEAFARING ARTIST "'were no casuakies on either vessel. The mishap was blam­ ed on poor visibility caused by drifting patches of fog. MOVING SLOWLY Both the Coral Sea and the barge, which was being towed along with two oil barges, were moving slowly when the collis­ ion occured. Only slight damage was sustained by the Coral Sea, but the grain barge didn't fare so well. It began to sink imme­ diately after the crash and a tug towed the crippled craft toward the west side of the river. Stewards Department men who were aboard the Coral The barge was beached neiir Sea when it collided'with a barge in the Mississippi River on Gretna, which lies opposite New Armistice Day. Front row, left to right: Scotty McMenerny. Orleans. Baker; Red Fitzsimmons, Utility; Walter Dashinsky, MM. Rear: Following the collision, the Gene Gatmaitan, BR; Bob Wallace, 3rd Cook, and Al De Coral Sea continued to the cot­ Forest, Steward. ton warehouse at the foot of Napoleon Avenue, where it was to be loaded with a cargo of cotton. EARLY MORN CRASH According to witnesses, who placed the time of the crash at Gerald William Beardsley, who would have celebrated 7:45 AM, the Coral Sea, inbound his fourth year as a Seafarer on Dec. 13, was fatally in­ from Baltimore, was moving up jured in a fall aboard the SS-t the Mississippi and the tow was Seatrain Havana in Texas City A native of Finlay, Ohio, Bro­ heading downstream. on Nov. 16. ther Beardsley was born on Feb. The rest of the tow, operated Beardsley, a member of the 5, 1901. He joined the SIU's At­ by the Butcher and Alford Tow­ Seatrain Havana's Stewards De­ lantic and Gulf District in the ing Company of Houston, pro­ partment, fell from the vessel's Port of New York on December ceeded to the" Harvey Canal. top deck to the bottom of a hold, 13, 1945, where he received Book The Coral Sea is owned and it was reported to the LOG. No. 48182. operated by the Coral Steamship The late Seafarer signed on Records in the SIU Headquar­ Company of New York. the Seatrain ship on Nov. 2. ters listed him as a Second Cook. G.W. Beardsley Dies In Fall Aboard, SS Seatrain Havana Tex Boillin and one of his recent paintings. Tex Boillin may have the sea watch partner on the Allegheny in his blood, but it's easy to see Victory. that painting is closest to his A Gunner's Mate, Second heart. The youthful AB, who Class, in the Navy during the hails from Houston, says he's go­ recent war, Tex has been sailing ing to keep on plugging away on merchant ships off and on with brushes and canvas until since his discharge. He spends a he can break into art work, pre­ good deal of his time off aboard ferably illustrations. ship recording his impressions Tex broke out a couple of his of seafaring life. vivid watercolors of life at sea Boillin attended Pratt Institute in the LOG office the other day, in New York and plans to re­ but not until he had practically sume his art studies next fall. been dragged up by John Par­ Meanwhile, he will keep on sons, OS, who was Boillin's sailing. Voice Of OLe Sea by "SALTY DICK" Frenchy Michelet and Uncle Otto are both on the beach and trying to ship out together.... Bob Williams has switched to the Black Gang and he wants to head south. He's troubled by a rash that keeps him scratching overtime J. P. Shuler is on the high seas aboard the Del Oro. He's the Steward The "Count of Bourbon Street" is none other than Boujeoues, the Waiter. George Noles is back in New Orleans after having been drydocked in Venezuela, where he sustained a head injury.... Two beautiful butterfly trays have been given to the New Orleans Hall by the crew of the Del Norte.... Fred Schr.oeder is in the electrical business in New Orleans and is making out pretty well. Joe Seaver and his assistant, Frank Ploppert, were the official photographers at the opening of Jack Parker's "Sea Hawk." Chief Steward Powers sent flowers and his best wishes for success.... Eddie Westphal took a job on the Corsair but I know his heart is in New Orleans. The beautiful green convertible Buick you -see near Poydras Street belongs to Frank Fernandez, probably better known as Mr. Johnson. Jesse Cerda is heading for Genoa and glad of it Heard that Don Strong is up in a Canadian hospital and may have to remain there for one year Speaking of patients. Red Honeycutt is in the New Orleans Marine Hospital for a spinal operation. He'll probably remain there until Dec. 15.... The rumor about Bill Champlin trying to get the peanut concession at the New Orleans Mardi Gras is not true. That rumor fbrced him to leave town. Operation At Sea Saves Noonday Man's Eye An emergency operation performed aboard an Army transport ^t sea was credi­ ted with having saved the eyesight of Seafarer Pete Melish, Deck Maintenance, on the SS Noonday. Two pieces of steel were removed from Melish's left eye, after he had been transferred in a lifeboat tog^.. the transport. tion was necessary, the Captain A communication from the radioed for aid. Noonday received this week said Fortunately, the transport R. that the Captain and the Mate M. Blatchford was only a few tried desperately to remove the miles away and she answered steel fragments from Melish's the call immediately. A lifeboat eye. As soon as it became ob­ was lowered from the Noonday vious that skilled surgical atten- and Melish was taken to the Lifeboat zelurns to Noonday from army transport, where Pete Melish (arrow) had two steel fragments removed from his left Blatchford, where the operation was performed in the ship's hospital. It took the ship's doctor 45 minutes to extract the steel par­ ticles from Melish's eye. The Noonday communication, signed "Burhead," praised *he doctor for his skill. While the Noonday's lifeboat lay alongside the transport, the Army men served the Seafarers crew with coffee. Burhead said the Noonday crew deeply appreciated the ef­ forts of Captain Samuels and Chief Mate Hansen, of the Noon­ day, and of the "boys, officers and doc-of the transport for look­ ing out for our men." HEADS FOR BREMEN As soon as the lifeboat return­ ed, the Noonday resumed her voyage to Bremen. Leaving Bremen, she headed for Bremerhaven, where she tied up along­ side the SS Maiden Creek, a vic­ tim of a recent encounter with a floating mine. The Maiden , Creek's cargo was transferred to the Noonday. The report said the Maiden Creek was expected to remain in Bremerhaven for two months while the mine-inflicted damage was repaired. �I,'. THE |?riday« December 2, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings beefs settled before payoff. CAPE ^ MOHICAN. Oct. 2 —J. —-Everything reported running Sellers, Chairman; Mel Brown. smoothly in the three depart­ Secretary. Ship's Delegate re­ ments. Sir Charles Oppenheimer ported that Deck Department of.-Tv^e isooelected Engine Department Del­ foc'sles have been painted and egate by acclamation. Joseph D. ihat Black Gang's will be taken McPhee. Deck Delegate, and care of soon. Steward announced August Fahrner, Ship's Dele­ that more rice and black-eyed 1 • 1, gate. Brothers Johnes and Sir peas will be served in the fu­ Charles will conduct one educa­ ture to. comply with wisljes bf tion meeting a week when Deck several Brothers. Bosun inform­ Department is not working over­ ed Brothers that writing tables time. Several matters of ship­ requested for foc'sles will be •in­ board interest' were discussed stalled when ship returns to OP JOft • under Good and Welfare,, with Puerto Rico. Wipers who recent­ meeting adjourning at 7 PM. ly repaired washing machine re­ DEL SUD. Oct. 30 — Keith ported that trouble resulted from Winsley. Chairman; John D. McA A * TRINITY, Oct. 23—J. B. Baroverloading and warned Brothers Lemore. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ nett. Chairman; Peter Piascik, to avoid this in future. gate reported on loggings. Mo­ Secretary. No beefs in depart­ 4 tion carried to accept agenda ments. Ship's Delegate sent let­ ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Cel. S— presented and to use it- at all ter to men who missed ship, no­ ..L. Keyes, Chairmart; J. J. De future shipboard meetings inas­ tifying them when we would ar­ Vito, Secretary. Delegates made much as it suits needs and is rive in Providence so they .could their reports. Motion carried to drawn from Robert's Rules of have draw list made up by each Order. Deck Delegate reported pick up their gear: He also spoke department delegate. Motion car­ that one man had been fined with Captain about repairs and ried to let the elected delegates and that there were 25 hours was assured that those not taken and the Patrolman settle the disputed overtime in his depart­ care of at this date would be beefs without interference from ment. Engine Delegate said that attended to as soon as possible. the members. Meeting with Pa­ all donations had been turned Vote of thanks given to Stew­ trolman to be held to get Chief over to ship's treasurer, and that ards Department for efforts in Mate straightened out on work­ 46 % hours were being disputed satisfactorily feeding and serv­ ing the crew. A special vote of ing rules and agreement. in Black Gang. Steward's. Dele­ thanks was given to Second gates also reported. All reports Cook and Baker for his untiring were approved. Financial and efforts in helping to make this Auditing committees' reports voyage a pleasant one. were approved. Motion carried to 4> 4> $ elect Emil Hereck chairman of DEL NORTE. Oct. 30—Branrecreation committee. Motion de­ nan. Chairman; Bradley, Secre­ feated which would have return­ tary. Minutes of previous meet­ 4, 4. ed room now used by Electri­ There are about 23 shopping and shipping days til good old JULESBERG, Oct. 22 — Joe cians to reefer engineer. Motions ing read and approved, and mo­ Merry Christmas. No doubt most Brothers are expecting shipping Penner, Chairman; V. Meyer. also carried to turn $50 over to tion carried to .print sufficient before Christmas out of New York to be darn good Any day Secretary. No disputes existing chairman of recreation commit­ copies to post in all lounges. can be Father's Day and so it is to a few Brothers. Down there In any of the departments. Ship's tee for purchase of equipment, Ship's Delegate reported that bal­ in good old New Orleans congratulations are in order to Brother ance of repairs would be taken Delegate to see Captqin about and to incorporate washing ma­ getting new screens for ports. chine fund with that of ship's care of on next trip. He re­ James "Sloppy" Creel who became a proud "poppa" of a baby quested full cooperation of all boy. The best of everything to Brother Creel, the wife and baby. Motion carried to have man im­ fund. department delegates in settling ... And now up here in New York (where a container of coffee mediately discharged in next port minor shipboard squawks and costs twenty cents) Brother Henry Bonk is smiling like he never if he does not stand watch ex­ beefs • before vessel arrived in smiled before. We don't blame him. He's a proud daddy of a cept for medical reasons. GenNew Orleans. He explained to baby boy—weighing 9 lbs. % ounces. Well, the best of everything er^ discussion on keeping mess-, to all, Henry That well-known ambassador of good will and new crewmembers that depart­ hall clean. Each watch is to see good unionism, Charles Oppenheimer, dropped in for a visit. ments rotate in assisting Electri­ that hall is left clean before be­ cian in setting up and stowing Charlie, who is Engine Delegate aboard the Canton Victory and ing relieved. One minute of sil­ movie gear at shipboard show­ constantly doing as much as he can for the educational program ence in memory of , departed ings. Ship's Treasurer reported in shipboard hieetings, has already finished writing hundreds of Brothers. % % % that $104.49 was in ship's fund Christmas cards to shipmates and hospitalized brothers wishing ALCOA CORSAIR, Oct. 23— 4, i S; SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. R. E. Slough. Chairman; L. and that $45.60 had been ex­ them a cheerful holiday, swift recovery and smooth sailing. The Oct. 25—A. Sistrunk, Chairman; Clarke. Secretary. Delegates and pended for athletic equipment, same to you, Charlie, indeed. AAA H. V. Newberry, Secretary. Treasurer of ship's fund made leaving balance of $58.89. Report From a letter we are informed that Brother Gordon Peck Ship's Delegate reported that their reports, which were ap­ accepted. Brother De Dominicis of Washington is on the Japanese shuttle-run with the SS every man, except the four to proved. Motion carried to ac­ reported on condition of athletic gear and asked all ball players Afoundria.. •. Now that Gerald O'Rourke grabbed a ship his eight "watch, is to receive two cept Treasurer's resignation and to meet with him during com­ shipmate Frank Brown will no doubt be grabbing the first hours overtime for late sailing to hold new election. Motion car­ ing week so team could be or­ one he can.... About a month ago three oldtimers dropped in from Texas. Every man is to ried to elect Clarke by acclama­ ganized to play in Buenos Aires. off their ship. There was Foster Grant, after some recent hospi­ see the Patrolman at the payoff. tion. Motion defeated 22 to 8 talization, and E. L. Bates and D. D. Storey. Smooth sailing No beefs ^were reported by the to have duties of Treasurer's post to you Brothers.... Now that we know there were some swell department delegates. Motion by performed by the Ship's Dele­ musical sessions aboard the SS Colabee with six brothers John Jellette that a man desir­ gate. Under Good and Welfare, playing harmonicas and four guitars banging away we are ing to take a trip off for vaca­ it was suggested that stores be anxious to know the names of these sea-going musicians. tion, or other reason, be permit­ checked before sailing and that AAA ted to do so and that upon his drinking fountain and messrooms AAA Congratulations to Brother Wilbur Dickey—who happens to be return, he be reinstated in his be kept clean, with everyone co­ DEL VALLE, Oct. 23—Barllett, job, with relief to get credit on operating. Chairman; Ryan, Secretary. No a stamp collector with an amazingly descriptive knowledge of the his shipping date. Motion rec­ beefs in Deck or Engine Depart­ history of any stamp. Right now Brother Dickey is anxiously t i, i, ommended that this be referred DEL ORG. Oct. 16—Dick Hunt. ment. Stewards Department beef waiting to sail to Bremen, Germany, to marry the girl in whose to a Shipping Rules Committee Chairman; Tex Gillespie. Secre­ about garbage was referred to home he found, while visiting her parents, the latest copy of— and if approved to be voted upon tary. Few minor beefs have been Good and Welfare. J. A. Wilkie yes, indeed, you guessed it—our SEAFARER'S LOG. The reason by the membership. squared away and repair list elected Ship's Delegate. Bartlett the LOG was there is because her brother is a seaman and re­ is to be typed up, Ship's Dele­ reported washing machine cost, quested to be placed on the mailing list for our newspaper. This Has anybody aboard ship played gate reported. Deck Department $76.05, including transportation seafaring world is small indeed reported few hours of disputed and that $21.95 was now on hand that new card game called Canasta? Is there any Brother who has overtime, other departments in ship's fimd. Communication been fortimate enough to have sailed into New York and have okay. Motion (by Gillespie) car­ from Fort Stanton tabled for seen some successful play called "South Pacific."... Thanks to ried calling for thorough check further clarification. Letter sent Brother T. Andy Anderson and Tex his pal for the poem they BIENVILLE. Oct^ 14 —Noble. of lifeboat equipment as most of to Headquarters and New Or­ wrote praising our column. They also mentioned Louis Azrel of Chairman; Brady, Secretary. it is in need of repair or re­ leans in regard to crewmember Baltimore. Is he a Walter Winchell, too? 4. 4* 4* Brother Slilley elected Ship's placement. Clyde Lewelyn sug­ who left ship owing large sums The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the Delegate. Delegates' reports read gested that Ship's Delegate check of money to his shipmates, and homes of the following Brothers: Frank Guitson of New York. and approved. Motion by Dro- with Patrolman about clarifica­ who also took minutes of pre­ James Moore of Georgia, D. S. Hair of South Carolina, Thomas lak. seconded by John Prescolt. tion of draws for men who have vious meetings and all communi­ Keyser .of Alabama, Philip Archilles of Massachusetts, Leonard carried recommending that all allotment. Suggested that loud­ cations with him. Under Good Spivey of Maryland, Raymond Frye of California, Jack Gridley repairs be completed before ship speaker for radio be returned and Welfare, the garbage situa­ of California, Thomas Gower of Virginia, Otis Canada of tion was discussed and • a settle­ leaves port. Discussion on the to the crew messroom.Virginia, S. W. Lind of Massachusetts, John Newman of Cali­ ment of the dispute made. Letter purchase of a washing machine, A A t fornia, Joseph Wendt of Florida, Frank Wesley of Florida, CANTON VICTORY, Oct. 24— to be sent to Headquarters ap­ with several speakers suggesting George Richley of New York, L. Kristiajisen of Georgia. methods for collecting the neces­ H. E. Martin, Chturman; Sir proving appointment of commit­ William Meagher of New York, Carl Jackson of New York, sary funds. Suggested that Dele­ Charles Oppenheimer, Secretary. tee to investigate establishment Martin Nilsson of California, Frank Schumacher of Connecticut. gates go to the Union Hall to Previous minutes read and ap­ of sailors' home. Next meeting to Patrick Delaney of Maryland, Charles Frey of Louisiana, Odis get a supply of agreements and proved. Repair list. Ship's Dele­ be held on the last Sunday of Dedeaux of Alabama, Edward Pritchard of California. gate advised all hands to have the month at 1 PM. Union literature. -i:: <5^ r; W h msil �THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Friday, DecenU>«r 2, 1949 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS He's Soft On The Old 'Hog' Cause She Done Him Right To the Editor: Reminiscing about death isn't very pleasant, but in a manner of speaking, "she" is still alive in my eyes. In many cases, first impres­ sions are lasting and I assure you that this impression is an excellent example. "She" was my first berth the "mother" of all my voyages. •There were times when "she" was gentle and kind, and at times, severe and punishing. But as all mothers do, "she" brings you home safely with protection and that feeling of security. We sailed on—of all days— Friday, the 13th of Januarydestination unknown. The first four days we were blessed with perfect weather, but on the fifth day a storm hit us, breaking the convoy into all directions. HALTED Just as the storm blew itself out our tubs started to leak, causing us to stop engines. It • took us about six hours to re­ pair and put under way again. By this time we had missed rendezvous and started to re­ ceive messages of sub attacks on the remainder of our convoy. The famous City of Flint was one of the ships sunk. On the third day of being alone, we were going half speed, quarter speed and stop. We spotted another lone vessel, the SS Pinkerton. It was decided that the two ships would make the rest of the voy­ age together. Two days later our tubs be­ gan leaking again. The Pinkerton went on alone. The next day we heard a distress call from the Pinkerton. She was sunk that night. Our Skipper changed our course, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. We reached Safi ahead of what was left of the convoy. From Safi we proceeded to Glasgow and picked up a cargo of Scotch and brought it to Pier K, Weehawken, N.J., with the usual experiences. SEES HER AGAIN If my memory for dates doesn't fail me, it was in October' 1946 that my wife and I were at­ tending the local movie theatre when the newsreel flashed on the screen. One of the items startled me, for there, before my very eyes, was my ship the Alcoa Banner bein^ towed out to sea loaded with enemy poison gases. Then right in front of my eyes I saw her sunk with shells from one of our country's war­ ships. I assure you that it took quite a few hits to put her to rest in a glory comparable to any of the deaths of the more publicized warships. Without shame, but with a swelling of pride I am proud to state that tears forced their way to my eyes and a lump in my throat—about the size of Gibral­ tar—emerged. In my heart, in my mind, my "she" isn't dead, but is just tak­ ing .a well-deserved rest in the quiet depths of the seas that she once so freely sailed. In the memories of her many crews, she wUl return again' and again to relive her past. By way of closing these lines, I wish to say "Good-night to you, SS Alcoa Banner. Rest well, my Hog." BUI Hanold Plush Shipbuilder's Tears Wasted On This Union Man To the Editor: "Decline in Shipping," says the lubberly Herald Tribune and goes on to blame the seamen for their 40 hour week. The exshipbuilder, who wrote the let­ ter printed im the paper, would want us to return to the "good old days," to the 98-hour week, to the 14-hour day, to the dog watches at sea. Meantime what will he do? He'll build ships. Yes. He'll ap­ pear at his office at 10 AM; he'll sit at his desk till noon, then go out for his lunch till two, drinking cocktails; and, return­ ing to his office for a couple of hours, will disappear, at 4 PM. Thus, from Monday till Fri­ day, he'll work (like hell) build• ing ships and putting in 20 hours a week at a salary of $20,000 a year. Then, at the launching of the ship, his wife or private secretary, the sponsors, will re­ ceive a gift, a wrist watch stud­ ded with diamonds and worth at least $3,000. Not so long ago—^in 1917—I as Chief Mate of US bark Callao, ABOARD THE SS TWIN FALLS VICTORY at $125.00 a month, had to work the ship and do navigation. The captain (Mont Eton) being.hard of hearing, I had to run the bark at sea working on deck from 16 to 18 hours a day un­ der the dog-watch system. The men, the crew, toiled by day and, standing watch at night, fought against falling asleep on their feet. Where was the exshipbuilder then? In the last war, when I was Master of the Liberty ship, Al­ exander R. Shepherd, I, together with crew, saved the vessel and her cargo valued at $3,000,000, without even a "thank you" from the Maritime Commissioffr Where was the ex-shipbuilder then? Featherbedding himself, perhaps. Today, we need a merchant marine, do or die. But we don't need to turn the clock back because of the need. It won't be long now when our men in dungarees will have to stand watch at sea, attentive and ser­ ious. H. J. Peterson On deck as the Isthmian ship passed through the Panama Canal are Stewards Department members, (left to right) A1 'Heurris, 3rd Cook: Edward Baeron, MM; Mike Delaney? - UtiL; and W. J. Walsh, Steward. . This photo and' rest in group were taken by Twin Falls Chief Electrician Merwyn E. Wat­ son. He says two men shown above—M. E. Watson and Ernest Mett4, both Electricians— were paying passengers on ship. Beyer Runs Afoul Of 'Moon Again To the Editor: The biggest blowup of the Moon I have ever seen happen­ ed once upon a time, when Moopi Kouns was the proud owner of an overcoat (first and last). The-coat was long and green^ It looked something like a' doz­ en flour sacks that had been sewed together. And it seemed that like the doggone thing grew a little each year. Here's the Deck Gang. From left to right, seated, are Jack So one day Moon told me to MitcheU, DM; Jacfc Mauer, OS; M. Hansen, AB; BUI MUlison, stop at the tailors on my v^ay Bosun; Karl Hellman, AB; Harry Mauren, OS. Standing: Gerald home and get two inches off Dwyer, AB; A. Swenson, DM; Russell Slagle, OS; Stanton the coat. The next day I stopped Sowa, Wiper; James McLinden, AB; VirgU Caudell. DM. and by the tailor shop, picked up Jean Conrad, AB. the garment and brought it home to Moon. He unwrapped it immediately and tried it on. Then all hell broke loose. Boy, oh boy, did he rave. It seemed that somebody made a mistake. No spoon, no knife, no fork, and To the Editor: Instead of taking off two inches, they took off 22 inches. Read and take heed, as this no coffee. Percy Beyer Wake up Brothers, ^do your article pertains to you, your (Ed. Note: Are you sure home, your job, your family, and bit. Vote right, do right, don't you told the tailor to take off your security. In order to pro­ get drunk, and be right. two inches, Percy?) William J. McKay tect all of these, it is advisable to do some deep and serious thinking. For instance, when voting, a vote for the honest experienced candidate, regard­ less of whether it be a xmion or government election, is the building of a bigger and better By BOOK NO. 34568 foundation. A strong foundation can carry more weight in that it Are you an active member, prevents selfish political big-shots who pass laws that permit our The kind that's liked so well, ships to sail the seas under for­ Or are you just contented eign flags. Such cases not only With the emblem on your lapel? take our jobs, they take away Do you attend the meetings our dollars as well. Voting- is a valuable privilege. And mingle with the flock. Millions of people in other coun­ Or do you stay on board* tries are begging, wishing, and And criticize and knock? hoping for these wonderful pri­ Do you take an active part vileges we aU have here in the good old U.S.A. To help the work along. Or are you satisfied to be On the ether hand, by doing justice in all our xmdertakings • y.\. Like those that "just belong?" we not only help- build good Do you ever make suggestions minds, but likewise build a big­ To the officers you pick. ger and better Union. Or do you leave the work to a few y In writing this I can't help but And then talk about "that clique?" ) think back 42 years. A deck hand's working hours were four Come to the meetings always j hours on, four hours off, day And help with hand and heart, in day out, Sundays included for Don't be just a member$25 a month. No grub to speak Take an active part! of, only a dish pan of rot-gut. Take Balloting Seriously, Is Advice Of SIU Oldtimer Log-A-Rhythms WHEN IT'S MEETING NIGHT IN PORT V. v., �Piiday/ December 2, 1949 Crew Of OS Ship Is 90% B'or SIUl Graven Declares TBE SE A FARE RS LOG Page Nine Should VuiatiMS Be. Comf^ory? Father Of Five Advocates Compulsory Vacation Rule Judging by the letters coining to the LOG and the motions being offered at Union meetings asea and ashore, there is a growing interest in the question of whether or hot men who have sailed continuously aboard one vessel should be required to accept their vacation pay, to which they are entitled under Union contract, and get off the ship. Although no tab has been kept, opinions expressed have been almost/ evenly divided. However^ issues involving changes in the shipping rules can only be resolved through the medium of a union-wide referendum ballot, as per Constitution. Because of the far-reaching effect of any decision which may be made, the Union heu: recommended that ample time and opportunity be allowed all hands for thorough discussion and understanding of the entire question. The LOG. therefore, welcomes letters of opinion from the membership on both sides of the question for publication on these pages. in good standing my little blue book will take care of my wife Just a few lines in regard to and kids, as long as I'm able to 'To ihe Editor: the letter from the Seafarers breathe that fresh salt air. wife who wrote to the LOG in In regard to the Cities Serv­ Any man who treasures a book opposition to compulsory vaca­ in the SIU need never stay on ice matter you are printing, tions. here's something I would like to the beach longer than two First . let me state that her weeks, unless he is waiting for contribute, if I may. reasons are sound, but I would some particular ship or job. And I just got off the SS Paoli like to clarify her suggestions. when a man stays on a single here in Charleston on Saturday. I am a married man with a wife ship one year and hasn't been She is on" her way to San Pe­ and five children, ranging in able to save up enough money dro, Calif. The reason is the same' ages from six to 17 years. I have to provide for his wife and fam­ as you have heard so many been a member of the SIU since ily (especially when he gets two times: "incompetency." May 1942. The Chief Engineer on the weeks vacation pay to start him I have shipped in all depart­ off), while he is on the beach— Paoli was the bull. He didn't let ments and as of now am per­ well. Brothers, there must be a anyone say anything. If you manently entrenched in the leak somewhere. would try to suggest • anything, Stewards Department. I have he would raise hell, threaten to It's either that he gambles, supported my family comfort­ drinks or supports someone on fire you, and'then tell you: "I'm ably since I have sailed the sev­ the other side of the pond. When the Chief Engineer on^his ship!" en seas—thanks to the condi­ you are a married man with ob­ You had to do what he said To the Editor: more than 200 members at the tions that the SIU has won for ligations, you must sacrifice some you should do. most, who stay aboard a vessel all of us seamen. I got on here in Charlestown After reading several articles, of the pleasures that your single about five weeks ago. We went both pro and con, on the home- longer than 12 months and pos­ Brothers partake of. • HIS CHECK BOOK , to Aransas JPass, Tex. One of steading beef and also the min­ sibly less than half of these stay Regardless of the rating you Now I haven't any cash cach­ the Wipers got off, so we sailed utes' of several branches on this more than 18 months—about a ed away in the banks. But my ship in, have you ever taken into back to Boston with just two matter, it seems as though the hundred, then. Next, let's take' a look at the check book is the little blue consideration the amount of jobs Wipers. When ^e got to Boston, time is drawing near when def­ expenditure of time and energy book that the SIU issued to me that would rotate from year to we signed on foreign articles to inite action wiU be taken. it would require to make a rule in 1942, and as long" as I remain year. Jobs would rotate more go to Aruba. He still hadn't or­ But before this action is taken, that would force these men to frequently. Cliques couldn't be dered a Wiper, so we sailed short I would like everyone who is formed. Some Brothers stay accept vacation pay and get off again. interested to make a careful an­ the ships. aboard a ship so long they don't alysis of the situation because know what the inside of a Union ROUGH DEAL First, it must be offered in this is a matter that will have Hall looks like. the form of a resolution, then In the meantime, he had taken "definite bearing on our organi­ UNIONISM? voted on up and down the coast, us off sanitary work in the zation in the future. I personally know of a Chief a procedure which would take morning and we weren't even It seems that there are cer­ Steward aboard an Alcoa pas­ time at each meeting. Second, the supposed to make coffee. During tain members clamoring to have senger ship who hasn't been to question must then be placed To the Editor: those trips, the Aead upon the those men aboard a ship for 12 the New Orleans or Mobile Hall on a referendum ballot, copies Oiler's deck got dirty and no months to accept their vacation since 1947, and I can prove this Here are my views on the of which have to be mailed to one would clean it. One of the pay and. get off. This group wants statement. Do you call this un­ question of whether vacations each port. Third, a balloting Oilers said something to the First this • issue to be placed before ionism? should be made compulsory af­ committee must be paid meal Assistant and he told the Chief the membership on a referendum money for the 30-day period. ter one year aboard ship. I am I was storekeeper aboard the about it. ballot so that the compulsory Alcoa Clipper for 11 months and against such" a rule for two rea­ Fourth, a tallying committee - The Chief asked the Oiler to vacation rule can be adopted. 17 days. I saved enough to get sons: must be paid meal money. Thus, clean it when he was off watch I believe that this would be off and five weeks later shipped 1. Having to get off a ship the whole procedure would prob­ •—without overtime. He refused. a vast waste of union funds, and on the Cavalier on the same after putting in a year's time, as ably cost the Union some* five He also got fired when we got energy, which are now needed job. I stayed one trip, got off I see it, is going against what to seven thousand dollars. to Texas again. Before the Oiler in the organizing field. and grabbed the Del Sud for our Union stands for—Job se­ left the ship the Chief Engineer I wish to ask the members of three trips to South America, curity. FEW MEN STAY told him to tell all his SIU this organization, in all sincerity, 2. A man having a family to then got off her. I've been on friends in Baltimore about it. I First, let us look at the situa­ do you really believe that in a support has to keep working if the beach since Sept. 6—not be­ don't even think he belonged to tion, as it stands. The A&G Dis­ time like this when our organi­ he ever wants to get ahead. If cause I couldn't ship, but because the SIU. He almost fired me in trict has in the neighborhood of zation is in an all-out drive to he has to get off a ship after one I am attending to a personal Texas but I finally pulled between 350 and 40Q. dry cargo economize it would be worth the year, he must wait seven to eight legal matter. through to come home on the and tanker vessels and, for an expense required to make this Brothers, this letter might weeks before getting another average, I would venture to say a rule? ships. pinch some of the homesteaders, job. Meanwhile, his savings must I know that if a vote were that no more than half of these OFFERS ALTERNATIVE but I am taking the liberty of go to keep his family alive. By taken right now, 90 percent of ships have men who have been expressing my views openly. I the time he gets another job his Woyld it not be much simpler the boys on the Paoli would aboard them for a period of 12 want all of my Brothers to knowsavings are gone and he must to educate the men on the de­ months or longer. vote for the SIU. that I am 100 percent in favor start all over again. sirability of taking vacation pay In other words, there are no Jack W. Craven of compulsory vacations. I hope more Brothers see the and getting off the ships after Let's put it to a vote and let one year aboard? This could be issue as I do. Think of the man done through discussions on with the family. Vote against the, majority speak. And don't forget to vote. ships. Should the so few men it. Vic Miorana F. A. Savoie involved be allowed to create confusion "Qmong so many. I say no. BROTHER 10 MONTHS IN ARREARS FRISCO HALL GETS ART GIFT I am of the opinion that we WANTS INFO ON REINSTATEMENT who are sailing the ships should \ get our heads together and To the Editor: handle this matter ourselves, in­ I would like to know what steps I have to take in order to stead of crying to the officials get my book back up to date. I am 10 months in arrears in dues every time some minor difference and assessments. arises aboard ship. I got married and wanted to settle down ashore but as I Our officials need all the time have no vocation other than seafaring I was unable to find a job and energy they can muster to that would support my family. cope with _the companies, the I would have paid my dues before how, but I have been in problems posed by the Taftthe hospital here in my hometown for an operation on my back Hartley act and th^ big job of and have been in tough financial straits as a result. Could you please advise me as to what course I should take, trying to organize the unor­ ganized outfits to secure addi­ as I would like very much to return to the sea. This is the only vocation that I know. I would appreciate advice on this in the tional job opportunities for us» Tex Sail next issue of the LOG, if possible, please. "A Brother in Distress'' Attention: C. A. Gimenez ANSWER: The SIU Constitution states that when a man is six months in arrears he is automatically regarded as having To Carlos A. Gimenez: dropped out of the Union. However, reinstatemeni is possible. The letter of inquiry, which . Therefore, it is recommended that, you write to the Headquar­ you recently" mailed to the SEA­ ters Reinstatement Committee, SIU. 51 Beaver Street, New FARERS LOG has been turned York 4, N. Y.. giving all the details of the situation you have over to the Records Department outlined above. You should do this at the earliest possible at Union Headquarters. • moment. ' • Ross O. Brewer (right) presents a paunting to SIU San The Department is checking Problems like this can be avoided if members deciding into the matter and you shotild Francisco Port Agent Jeff Morrison as a gift to the member­ . to stay ashore for any length of time would follow the Union's ship. The painting has been hung in, the Hall and Morrison : advice and retire their books. Reactivating their membership receive an answer in the mails in the very near future. has stated that talented Seafarers should be encouraged to . then becomes a simple matter for these men. , display their efforts in the Union Halls in all ports. The Editor To the Editor: Suit Regards Homesteading As No Cause For Excitement Vacation Rule Seen As Tough, bn Family Men THE BEEF BOX �'l' Jl,-E S E d F A B. E R S · .. L 0 C fore ters' unable to report · ship. to the Headqi'(at­ h members ip read and approved. Robert Q. Smith, Julius E. Parks and / Minutes 'bf previous meetings Agent discussed PORT in other Branches read and acBo ston cepted. Port REG. maritime· industry present time. at the Secretary,. Treasur;.. e r s financial report approved as ' DECK SHIPPED SHIP.P:.£D ENG 5 • . STWP�· TO"FAL SHIPPED 12 5 2 New· YOl'k. .......................... 9 11 l1 125 31 86 100 27 308 :Baltimore.............................. 22 97 87 24 23 170\ 82 352 127 106 74 3u7 24 5 4 3 J2 ................................... shippipg, which he said was not Phila delphi a ..........·.·-······:.... . tQO bqd considering···the. state of the ENG. DECK 51!1PPED TOTAL REC. REG. STWDS. REG. Norfolk..................... ; ... 38 .. ....... Savannah.............................. Ta pa m . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. read. Charges read and referred Mobile... .. . , .. .. . ... . . . to a trial rommittee. SecretaryNew Orleans...................... Treasurer, in report to the memGalvesro n . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . bership, discussed the present West Coast .. .. .. ... ... . . .. ..• - . ........ . .... . . . . . . . ... . . .. GRAND . stake .. ... . .. ... .. so 10 11 10 ·52 38 7 50 98 99 U8 37 17 5J9 before Febru- forthcoming in the in 315 42 32 19 88 234 171 52 78 45 175 448 439 407 1,289 and of '12 104 Meehan me,n?rY 37 16 64 1,562 minute 69 66 461 One 22 21 552 J. 302 106 4S Caµ.sey, elec- 140, � as labor has an important C?.hoon. 14 >';;' 28 198 102 NO FIGURES RECEI VED 4 52 54 .. TOTAL............... be sure to ·do ary, ... 10 92 Dennis were of 15 12 read silence elected and trial referred committee. to in the NMU, Frey took Obligation. the Union. Motion· by Bankston carried, recommending that Brother Sheppard eni­ be po-wered to set up committee to J investigate quarters of new Mi ­ sissippi ship to be built. discussions under Good and meeting adjour ned at After fare Wel­ 8:30 PM, \vith 380 members P.�esent� ';\. t � . an Motion regarding Christmas tions here. Motion carried to Brot}J.ers. �eting adjourned at Business send message of condol�nce and 8:23 PM, with 143 members pre­ dinner, and refer motion on com­ Headquarters building has been tloral wre ath to the funeral of .sent pulsory vacations to Headquarseized by communist and trot­ Port Agent Tanner's father. The t�rs wi th - recommendation that ;t. ;i. � skyite groups. The entire func­ P'.aix..iQ:> ELJ>IU,A . CJiairr:nan. question be -put on ballot w1th following reports were read and tioning of the NMU has thus accepted: Patrolman'.g,. Dispatch- J� $Juaeb� 006: :Beco�ng voting for 30 days. Port Agent been throttled and police, called William V. GUclc, reported that affairs of port were er's, Secretary-Tr�asurer's �ta.te- S�r�tary, conflict of 48 Union carried to accept Savannah New departed Charles Oath into whose · / -- in by the officirus, are maintain­ ing a 24-hour guard' in and out­ side the building. The Secretary­ Treasurer tus and of also the discussed the sta­ Cities Service issue made several recommenda­ tions on . the future handling of this matter. The report was con­ � � in good shape, but that shipping bickerson and bram Davis too had fallen off quite a bit since the Union Qath of Obligation. Reading of minutes of previous last meeting. The coming two Charges a permitman against meetings in other Branches. All weeks look slow, but activity and trial committee's . find��,_ .:; concurred in, except part of Sashould pi�!<: up a bit as the holi- re�d and concurred in. : Port!s "1 day season approaches. Since the and SecretarY'-Treasurer's, 'nan­ . last meeting 21 ships were in cial reports !ead and ap1.n: ved. ment of finances, Balloting Com- 48741; Reading Clerk, Ha.x.i e mittee.'.s. Motion carried that trial committee meet Friday morning at 10 AM inasmuch as tomorrow is a Meeting holiday (Thanksgiving). adjourned at 7:35 with 255 members present. PM, A • . k port as callers, along with nine Reading other of minutes of paying off and six signing on. Branches. Motion carried to non­ tees were referred to the Dis­ Sweeney, 1530; R.ecording Secre­ The Agent said that the Sea- concur with ·that part .pf Phil­ patc._her. Meeting adjourned at tary, W. P-rince, 39427: Reading vannah New Business on which train New Orleans had gone in- adelphia and Galveston minutes 8:;W PM. Clerk, R. Murphy, 306J2. membership requested clarifiea- to drydock . for alterations that that non-concurred with Ba.lti­ the improve comforts more motion, calling :for PM¥· will Hon. Agent r,ewrted on curred in. Excuse from absen­ BOSTON � � ;.\; - Chairman, J. � :::_ · in' th Seer tary - Treasurer•s if{epott, ;He:ad:qUarters' st\ipping ·to' c p aboa�: .A.ll:. :Jr:;tn ds w er,� '. .urg�<f eJ.iMibl to vot financial to re ister fo itF Eoui iana' when report '/ to and Headquarters' report to the journed . other Branches, which tary-Treasurer's membership were p��­ and and accepted. Motions carried to accept reports of special -meetings, Port Agent's report, Coast West and Great Lakes minutes. Patrolman's Dispatcher's departed reports read and arid approved. One minute of silence in memory of depa rted Brothers. ·Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Bro�hers. at ·M:eeting with PM, 7:�0 mem,bers in attendance. � � of. n .televisi.on wh� the coal and steel MOBILE - � i Chairrn11.ll, D. L. strikes. trolmen's reports read and �cQ� Dispatcher's. cepted, ·also Jim 296 members present. Recording Sections. Minutes of meet _ ings -. t ex o arried n a c t i i Mo�io cher. t p � rei••y Serency: Readm . · g Cl ei-k other Branches read and apSAN FRANCISCO-No tend shippin g cards of two Bro-· _ J 7'.- 15• 50453 .J.Ja.V Proved, except for moti. on ito thers taking out-patient treat- ing wa�... held because of non-concur with Sav.annah moReading ?f Savannah Branch ment at local -hospital and there- of a quorum. tion requiring men aboard .ship minutes previous meeting, of $,AYANNAH-ChairJniln, in Drawdy, � ' • Meet- '. wititj . 29523; • .. 0¢f' minute of silence in memory ·9f departed Union Brothers. 1ng adjourned at 8:10 PM, � , : ��'\i_.;·� aiter presenti ng ··. • · ·, ·· one yea:i; to. accept vacation pay Secretwy-Treasurer's financial on re por t, . and . Headq:uarters' re ­ the status of shipping in this port ro the all of Parker, 180; Recording Secretary, port. Patrolman's and Dispatch- which wer-e in. ,Agent . By JE:FF MORRISON .J. Carroll, 50409: Reading"" Clerk. er's r.,eports read and approved. reported that Cape Race had paia H. J. Fischer, 59. SAN FRANG:ISCO - Thou gh for thi.s we�k, G. Kerr, J. Hubbard, R. Walker , off in Ja,cksonville� Also t])ere Mjnutes of previous Br,anch R. Bridge and A- Kuciar�ki e�.� we.re the Greel�y Victory .anp not as good as it -could be, ship­ · meetings :read and approved. Due cused from the' meeting. Head- ss J.ean. The Cape Race wm ping for the past two 'weeks ' to absence of Port Agent Tan- qu�rters' rep.ort to the me mber- be in here tQmp�ow mornil'):,g was ·better' than had been .ex­ ner, who was out of town at-· ship read and J\ecepted. :Motion and the Alawoiii is .Gom�l)g fr.om .pected-thanks to calls fO'r re­ with the plaeeinents from the Jefferson tending funeral of his father, carri d to conc;u:r Jn Secret�y- . .New Yorl,c . to loa d ;to st=t'.' cu�s�d Baltimore shf ing has picked up since the end ad- 250 a cuses, which were refer'red ·�. the Pisp$icher. Po.rt. perro�t c�n.:. report finaneial read . "'·t;,��i;'(• e tne eleCtiOns" attendance curred in by voice ·vote.' Secre­ of ,,'minutes of .vious meetings· in Galv�stori. ·: h _ · the .members.bip•and. Patrolman- begin, so that labor's enemies be defeated.- CommunicaDisp.atc��r�.s i:.�pqrt. Motions car- can t'A\o men to tions -from v ari'ous members askried, to meetchange their de!J{ir.txnents. One -ing to be excused from the the Disminute of silel).ce -in- memory of ing were ref�rred to Reading · ''Port."· M6tions' · and get off. Agent 'reported memben;hip, c.oncurred · although · 1 e Brother FiS(?�e.r, Dispatcher, gave Tteasurer's.�financiaL re.J\lort. '.Mothe A,gent'.s report. He reported tion carried t.o increase hospital on ·the prospec:ts t-or shiJ!lping in bene:fi.t.s to $5 a week ·'to .offset the coming two weeks and sta ted high cost of living. One rpinute . tb�t the following ships were due to hit port: Monarch of the Se�. '"��obilian, DeSoto, Bessemer of silence in m�mory of departed Union Brothers. At 7:50 PM mo- tion carried to adjourn with 134 members in attendance. ;to 1- ;t. NORFOLK-Chairman. William Harrell, 100468; Recording Sec­ retary, J. A. Bµlloek, 4747: ·Read­ Victory, . Kyska, Morning Light, S. Jackson, ing C l erk, J. Lupton, 7736. Other Branch meetings' min­ Iberville, Mad­ aket... Pilgrim and Alcoa Corsair. utes read and eoncurred in. Fi!leher alSQ reported that the Headquarters' report read and / air-conditioning unit and heati�g approved. Port Agent reported fa�Hities for the Hall w.ere being that shipping was dead slow. in installed and should be com­ this port and that the prospects, pleted by next meeting. He re­ for the next tWQ weeks are poor. ported on the possibility of sev­ Dispatcher gave his report. Mo­ eral dead tows within the next tion carried to refer .excuses of iwo weeks .. He concluded the re­ fallowing ''llr others for absence port by asking all members who from meeting to Dispatcher: H. have not registered to vote to 0. Cooper, Mike Brinson, R. c sched- Davis and·· the Twin Falls Vi ­ tory.., ooth Waterman. e He S;3.id that a fw,:i.{i �s b�i11g· colIn additi.en to these �wo v s­ Iecied for a Chri�tmas dinnei·. sels, in-transit. callers included Minutes of other Branch meet- the Hastings, Waterman; Willh�.m the an, ings read and approved Motion Tilghman, ' Isthmi and an. carried asking all hands to stay Kenyon City, Isthmi The Gateway City also came out of Agent's office unless they af ter a 24-hour delay in ar.in o U . Go d ss there nder have busine l. The Tilghman hadn't been a . riv and Welfare there was much dis­ for a call at this . port, scheduled cussion pro and con about peI'­ was found for her and cargo but mitmen belng issued full books. Meeting adjourned at 7 :30 PM, she picked it up. The coming two wee ks won't with 105 members present. see any boom in shipping, but if s�uthport -and ,��ih�iml ule.d in here in ea,rly December. � · � � t � accumulate any more· Lewis, Willie Watson, T: Isaksen,. the beach, things shouldJ. Keenan and Rafael Saldana. Jack Parker. 27963:· Recording n't go too badly. Here's the Brothers th�se sUl'e am Troxclair, schedule of in-transit vessels due Secre:tary, _ Her man visits from a.ny . te apprecia wou!d 6743; Readiug Clerk. Buck Ste­ in: shipmates. Oi· if.' , Hurricine, Gateway City , Twin of their former p:Qens, 76. drop them· them, visit can't you WaterTopa, Falls Vktory, Topa Kenyon a card and let them know- ,you Motion carried to accept min- man;· Steel Traveller, , thinking about· them and'' utes of previous Branch meet- Victory, Isthmian, and a Calmar are us with be that you hope they'll ings, Port and Headquarters' fin- ,ship. do. all we as soon, ain g a news. Not 1 he·· least important ancial rep9rts as read. Charges NEW we ORLEANS - Chairman, men 1 don't on · �THE SEAFARERS Friday' Decomber 2, 1349 LOG Del Sud Plays Traffic Cop, Santa For Lost Schooner A hardy band of 110 men, wo­ around this far off the coast, men and children, seeking a bet­ so, the Second Mate called the ter life in the New World have Captain to the bridge for a looksee. probably landed by now some­ "All the time the schooner where in South America, car­ was trying to signal us but rying with them memories of showing nothing unusual. The a' timely and helpful meeting Mate finally saw a man go up with the SS Del Sud in South the mast and wave frantically, Atlantic waters. so the Captain stopped our ship Her human cargo" packed to investigate. Thi§ is what hap­ tightly on deck, the two-masted pened: k:hooner Saturnine, out of Da­ "The name of the ship was the kar, was groping almost blindly Saturnine, bound from Dakar, in the direction of French Gui­ Africa heading in the direction ana in the early morning of No­ of French Guiana, without any vember 18. charts or instruments of any Her water supply was almost kind to navigate with. Here is depleted. Food was about gone. the first message sent from the Of charts and instruments for schooner to the Del Sud's Cap­ tain E. F. Jones: navigation she had none. • But good fortune, in the sleek " 'Will you please tell us the form of the SlU-manned SS Del next port on the coast of Brazil, Sud, a Mississippi Shipping Com­ latitude and longitude. With de­ pany p^issenger-cruise ship out sire to arrive at the same, we of New Orleans, was riding near­ have no charts or instruments necessary for navigation.' by. Let Seafarer Jack R. Hartley, "Then we sent a supply of Ship's Delegate on the Del Sud, water and provisions in our boats pick up the story from this to the schooner. The following message was received, after the point: first load of water and provis­ "On the morning of Novem­ ber 18, 1949, at 6:45 AM, the ions were taken aboard the Sat­ 4-8 watch sighted a two-masted urnine: schooner under full sails. It " 'In the name of 110 men, seemed kind of strange for a women and children we are in­ boat that size to be sailing finitely grateful for the services Directory Of SIU Halls SUP SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON ;.276 State St. Ben Lawaon, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON SOSJ/j—23rd St. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW" ORLEANS. : 823 Bienville St. E. ShepTard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO .85 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE. .. . 2700 1st Ave. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 fAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227 Vi Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall • DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION LindseV Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews " J. P. Shuler -Joseph Volpian Ir rJ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif. .... 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE ......86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON... ...440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. UNiversity 2427 FORT WILLIAM.-rl 18'/, Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone 3-3221 HALIFAX 128 •/, Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO Ill A Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS. Montreal .512 McGill St. Plateau 670 you have rendered. Pace Fierro, Captain.' "After the food, water and cigarettes were loaded aboard the schooner raised full sails again and went in the direction of South America. "As the Del Sud's engines went full ahead, the crew felt a glow of satisfaction, because they felt that they played a small part in saving the lives of 110 men, women and child­ ren." Last year; incidentally, the then SlU-contracted Isaac Singer encountered a schooner carrying refugees from Spain to Vene­ zuela under almost identical cir­ cumstances in the South Atlantic. Page Eleven Pay Cash For Xmas Gifts And Save Yourself Money Wage-earners don't like to had the boy's signature on a con­ haggle over Christmas. That's tract. They finally did, but only just why many traditionally get after the father threatened to clipped for a lot of extra money call the Better Business Bureau, when they go to buy gifts. They the newspapers and "the mayor. haven't got the cash so they One of the most shameful buy on credit. When they do, gouges some credit stores per­ they let themselves in for a petrate upon working people is double squeeze play: to hoodwink them into unwit­ 1—Not only are prices of gift- tingly signing contracts. type goods higher at Christmas In one case of which this wri­ than any other time of the ter knows, the store each Christ­ year. But the installment stores mas would send its salesmen out that every Christmas plug the to nearby factories and docks, idea of buying presents on cred­ carrying watches and jewelry it charge highest prices of all with him. The salesmen persuadfor many gift items. ,ed wage-earners to take watches 2—Besides the excessively high home on approval and asked price tags on gifts bought on them just to sign a paper which installments, the charge for the they said was a "receipt." credit itself mounts up faster BILLS OF SALE than you think. But later when the men tried SLIGHT OVERCHARGE to return the watches, they One union printer learned last found that those receipts were Christmas how stores that sell actually bills of sale complete chiefiy on credit overcharge for with wage garnishee clauses. gifts. This man's son went out Either they had to pay for those to buy his girl a diamond ring watches, or the jewelry firm for Christmas. He found one would go to the boss and col­ with a nice big stone at a cer­ lect the debt out of their wages. tain New York credit jewelry Best way to avoid fixes like store. The price was $240. But that this Christmas is to save the salesman assured the boy up the cash beforehand for the he could pay it off $2.50 a week gifts you want to buy, and shop around in cash stores for the —^for two years. The boy decided he could lowest prices. handle $2.50 a_ week all right. Cash saves you a lot more But when he got home, his dad, money in the long run, both in a seasoned trade unionist, was' the price of the article and the cagy enough to have the ring credit fees, even though it may appraised by a neighborhood be painful to part with a lump jeweler. The ring turned out to of jt at one time. Christmas may come only once be worth just $180. They had the devil's own time a- year. But that doesn't mean making the credit store take it you have to play Santa to the back, since the store already installment merchants. JAMES McCAFFERY man is requested to contact his thank Duke Livingston and crew Two suitcases belonging to you mother, Mrs. Minnie Carney, 111 on SS Steel Flyer for taking were sent to the New' York bag­ Wright Street, Wilmington, N. C. care of his gear after his acci­ dent. 4. 4. 4. gage room from the SS Evistar. Pick them up as soon as possible. 4 4 4 GOMAIR BLOEMAN iir Your seamen's papers and un­ HERBERT G. WHITE ion book are being held on the JOSEPH O'NEIL Dorothy and your folks are 6th Deck, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver worried and ask you to write. A suitcase belonging to you was sent to the New York bag­ Street, N.Y. 4 4 4 4» 4* 4* gage room from the SS ChrysJOHN T. SHAW anthystar. Pick it up as soon JOHN TURNER Communicate with B. Mcas possible. Your family is worried about Bryde, McBryde's Opticians, PO 4* 4* 4* you and asks that you write. Box 792, Fayetteville, N.C. HENRY A. MANCHESTER XXX 4 4 4 Your package left at Pier 6, REGINALD R. PASCHAL JAMES M. MULLIGAN Bush Terminal, has been turned Contact your father as soon Contact Edna T. French, Clerk, over 'to the SIU. Call for it at as possible. Your stepmother is the New York baggage room. Selective Service, Local Board critically ill. No. 20, 1910 Arthur Avenue, 4-^4. 4 4. 4. Bronx 57, N.Y. " RICHARD P. JONES JOHN D. LIVINGSTON 4 4 4 Your mother is anxious that You are asked to contact B. B. rMozee, U. S. Marshal, Nome,* you contact her at 612 Hay CHARLES WHITE Alaska. This pertains to the dis­ Street, Fayetteville, N. C. Get in, touch with John B. XXX position of the estate of your Schiappacusse, Estuary Service late sister, Luella. McKENZIE WANTZLOEBER Co., Corner of Lafayette & 13th You are asked to contact Rich­ Streets, Tampa, Fla. X X ard M. Cantor, 51 Chambers JOSEPH HERMAN FUSSELL 4 4 4 Mozell asks that you return Street, New York. BERNARD MACE to Slocumb immediately. Your 4 4 4 Mrs. Anna Marsinnoco, 1054 mother has died. ROBERT D. FLOOD " Lowell Street, Bronx, asks that Your brother, Tayland, asks X 4* 4you pick up your gear. you to write. Important matters EDWARD CHARLES DACEY 4 4 4 You are requested "to get in await your action. SS RANSOM A. MOORE touch with Mrs. Frances E. Col4 4 4 gan. Supervisor, American Leg­ ROBERTO PRINCIPE Men who served aboard this ion Hospital, Newark, New Jer­ Juan S. Rueda, who is sick, ship between June and Septem­ sey. asks that you contact him at 67 ber, 1947, are asked to correspond East 106 Street, New York, N. Y. with Pfc. H. O. Crook, 1st Tank XXX Bn., Hqs. Co., 1st Marine Divi­ LEE O. CARNEY 4 4 4 Anyone knowing the where­ sion, Camp Del Mar, Oceanside, SS STEEL FLYER abouts of the above named sea­ Nicholas Cocatti wishes to Calif. �Page Twelve THE SEAFAREHS LOG Friday. December 2, 1949 The What, Why And How Of Credit Unions PURPOSE The maximum size of a secured loan is 10 The following article gives the background of percent of capital and surplus. Security for a A federal credit union is a cocJperative asso­ what constitute credit unions and how they are loan inay include the assignment of shares of ciation organized to. promote thrift among its run, information necessary for intelligent discus­ endorsement of a note by another. members and to create a source of credit for sion by the SIU membership. Comments — pro useful purposes. and con—are asked from the membership on DIVIDENDS It- is chartered and supervised by the Federal this, the latest of proposals for a better, stronger Dividends on shares, up to a limit of 6 per­ Government through the Federal Deposit In­ union. Until the matter has been fully discussed cent may be paid each year from the balance of surance Corporation. by the membership in the LOG and at member­ ship meetings, any motions for immediate action earnings remaining after expenses have been ORGANIZATION paid and 20 percent of net earnings for the fiscal are out^f order. Sound off, .BrothersI year have b^n set aside as a reserve for possible Federal credit unions may be organized to bad loans. serve groups of people having a close, common the credit union who are the president, the viceDividends are recommended to the members bond of occupation, association, or residence, president, the treasurer, and the clerk. by the board of directors and authorized by a such as employees of a company, members of a The credit committee of three or more mem­ majority of the members voting at the annual church, teachers of a school system, residents of bers considers and passes or rejects loan appli­ meeting. a small community, and the like. cations. The object of the credit union is not profit, The group must have a membership of at It inquires carefully into the character and but service to its members. least 100 persons and have been in existence financial condition of each applicant for a loan Dividends are paid on each ^share -outstanding sufficiently long to insure its permanency. to ascertain his ability to repay fully as well as at the end of the year in proportion to the num­ Members of the group must be prepared to to determine whether the loan is for a provided ber of preceding, consecutive, whole months for work together with a genuine desire to be of or a productive purpose and will be of benefit which it has been paid in full. ^ assistance to their fellow members. Officials of to the borrower. Dividends may be paid direct or credited to the credit union must be willing to give suffi­ The supervisory committee of three members the members* accounts at the discretion of the cient time to their duties to handle the affairs must audit the books of the credit union at least board of directors. of the credit union efficiently. quarterly. The first step in organizing a Federal credit It also reports to the members annually as to SAFETY union is to fill in and return to the Credit Union the condition of their credit union and the man­ There are a number of provisions in the Fed­ Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ ner in which their interests have been safe­ eral Credit Union Act and the standard by­ poration, Washington, D.C., a preliminary ap­ guarded. plication form. The educational committee is the public rela­ laws that protect the funds invested in a Fed­ If, after this preliminary application is review­ tions unit of the credit union and is the most eral credit union. Some of these are: ed, the group's qualifications appear to warrant effective medium through which active mem- . 1. Funds of a Federal credit union must be deposited promptly in a bank designated further steps toward organization, .a field repre­ bership participation may^ be obtained. The by the board of- directors, the deposits of sentative of the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ method of selecting this committee, its size, and which must be insured by the Federal De­ poration is assigned to make an additional in­ its program are left entirely to the discretion of posit Insurance Corporation. Exceptions are vestigation and, if the group wishes, to help in each Federal credit union. allowed only with the specific written per­ making a formal application for a Federal chart­ mission of the Federal Deposit Insurance er. LOANS Corporation. When the charter is approved, operations may Loans, except those made to other credit 2. The treasurer must be bonded for the faith­ begin. An organization meeting is held, officials unions for investment purposes, are made to ful performance of his duties, and all perelected, and preliminary business affairs are members only. " sons handling or having custody of credit transacted. The interest rate, including all costs incident union funds must be bonded. The field representative then instructs the to making the loan, must not exceed 1 percent 3. The act and the bylaws provide for the . members of the managing staff in their duties. per month on unpaid balances. Small fines may setting aside of a reserve for bad loans. A.fter the officials become familiar with their be assessed if payments are not made when due. 4. Adequate security is required on all loans duties, they manage the association alone; how­ Loans may be made for provident or produc­ in excess of $100. ever, . the field representative periodically visits tive purposes only. 5. Officers ,and directors of Federal credit the credit union to supervise its activities and is A provident purpose generally is regarded as unions are not permitted to borrow from available between visits if the group needs ad­ one which would be of immediate service to the their associations in excess of their share­ ditional instructions or assistance in operating member borrower or his family in meeting un­ holdings. their organization. expected emergencies. 6. The surplus funds of the credit union may A productive purpose is regarded as one which be invested only in obligations of the Fed­ MEMBERSHIP would aid the member borrower to save through eral Government or in securities fully To become a member of a Federal credit union the wise use of credit. guaranteed as to principal and interest by one must belong to the group which it serves Under the Federal Credit Union Act, the term the Federal Government; in loans to other and must be elected to membership by the board of a .loan may not exceed 2 years. The custom­ credit unions up to 25 percent of the un­ of directors of the credit union. ary practice is to require repayment at regular impaired capital and surplus; and in shares A membership fee of 25 cents is charged each intervals, usually each pay day. or accounts of Federal savings and loan" new member. No other fees are charged. Each . The maximum limits on secured arid unsecured associations. member agrees to save at least 25 cents per loans are fixed by the board of directors, but 7. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation month toward the purchase of a $5 share. according to law, an unsecured 'loan may not makes a periodical examination of the In most instances savings may be withdrawn exceed $400. books and records of the credit union. at any time, but 60-days' notice may be required fi:om the members by the board of directors if it is considered necessary. While in debt to a credit union, a member may not withdraw^ an amount greater than that Seafarers aboard vessels of the Isthmian If this procedure is followed, the Union said, by which this savings exceed his loan, except Steamship Company who require medical at­ the company's liability for providing proper with the written consent of the credit committee. tention should make certain they clear through medical care is therefore properly established. Each member is part owner of his credit union. the ships' Masters, a memorandum issued at The Union also advised Isthmian crews that Its success depends on the manner in which its Union Headquarters this week Stated. "any^ time a Skipper of any vessel refuses re­ members fulfill their agreements. The company has called attention to the fact quests for medical treatment, or refuses to issue that some crewmembers have been neglecting to the proper. certificate_ for such treatment, the MANAGEMENT follow this procedure, and instead have gone to nearest SIU Hall should be notified immediately" The business affairs of a Federal credit union their personal doctors and then submitted the for corrective action by the Union. are handled by a board of directors, a credit bills to the company for payment. If this procedure for securing medical service committee, and a supervisory committee, se­ The Union pointed out that in order to obtain is followed, disputes which arise on this issue lected by and from the members in annual reimbursement of money spent for medical can be settled without further argument. elections. In addition to reducing contract beefs to a treatment, it is "absolutely necessary for all The boarcil of directors of at least five members crewmembers riding Isthmian_ ships to first re­ minimum, the procedure is also highly import­ directs the operations of the credit union. It quest such treatment through the medium of ant from the standpoint of protecting the health elects from its own membership the officers of the Skipper on board their particular vessels." of the crews, the Union explained. Clear With Skipper When Needing Medltal Care � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 2, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 32 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU TO DEMAND SHIPOWNER-PAID WELFARE FUND COMMENTS INVITED ON VACATIONS AND CREDI UNIONS CITIES SERVICE FORCING MEN INTO COMPANY UNION SEAFARERS MOURNS OSWALD STONE MIDWAY MARK WHAT DO YOU THINK? COMMIES, TROTSKYITES PUT BOOTS TO NMU PR, COASTWISE RUNS HELP KEEP MOBILE GOING NEW YORK CAN'T MAKE A SQUAWK: SHIPPING IS PRETTY FAIR THERE PORT WILMINGTON IS HAPPY OVER GOOD SHIPPING SHIPPING SLOWS IN PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING, WEATHER ARE BOSTON HEADACHES PHILADELPHIA THROWS THANSKGIVING FEED FOR MEN ON BEACH SHIPPING SLOWS IN PORT SAVANNAH SS PUERTO RICO CREW PUTS OUT OWN PAPER GRAIN BARGE IS BEACHED AFTER COLLISION WITH SS CORAL SEA IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER G.W. BEARDSLEY DIES IN FALL ABOARD SS SEATRAIN HAVANA OPERATION AT SEA SAVES NOONDAY MAN'S EYE PAY CASH FOR XMAS GIFTS AND SAVE YOURSELF MONEY THE WHAT, WHY, AND HOW OF CREDIT UNIONS CLEAR WITH SKIPPER WHEN NEEDING MEDICAL CARE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b9e14476403959c0f384f7b441fe6468.PDF 07a48fc2ebc8314a0a3f80471ca02aab PDF Text Text v:-: i^:i;cr:, Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America Strike Or Arbitration Are Alternatives As Tugboatmen Take Vote NEW YORK—Following a deadlock in negotiations between the operators and New York Harbor's 2,800 tugboat workers, ballots have been mailed to the union membership to determine whether the union will strike or seek arbitration in the dispute over a new contract. Captain William V. Bradley, President of the United Marine Division, Local 333, ILA, stated that the ballots would be returned by January 2, and would decide the union's action when the present^ contract expires December 31. NO AGREEMENT The Tugboat workers are seek­ ing a reduction in the work week from 48 to 44 hours and an in­ crease in wages of $1.00 per day. However, to date the operators have offered to reduce the work week to 44 hours, but grant only an- eight percent pay increase. The operators have offered time and a half pay on Satur­ days after four hours work, while tlie Tugboat workers are a.sking that all Satui-day work be paid time and a half. The negotiations, which are be­ ing supervised by the U. S. Con­ ciliation Service, have been held at the office of the Tugboat Ex­ change, 17 Battery Place. Dur­ ing the talks the committe rep­ resenting the members of Local 333 has stated that it has no au­ thority from its membership to accept a new wage agreement which did not give the men at least 48 hours pay for a 40 hour week, thus giving the operators notice that they intend to go all the way in securing the de­ mands of the Harbor workers. Previously Captain Bradley had stated to the Log that he and Joseph Ryan, ILA Pi'esident, planned to call a meeting of the local AFL Maritime Trades Coun­ cil to discuss strategy in the pre­ sent situation with a view to gaining the support of all mari­ time workers in their dispute. HOPE FOR PEACE While negotiations remain deadlocked at the present time. Federal conciliators are working doggedly to bring both groiips in­ to a peaceful settlement to avoid a repetition of last spring's crip­ pling harbor tie-up. Stubbornness on the part of the operators to meet the union de­ mands for a wage rise necessi­ tated by the soaring cost of liv­ ing may cause an encore of last spring's walkout. The Tugboat representatives, however, are anxious to gain a contract with­ out the necessity of a strike, but are determined to gain their de-. mands which they feel the op­ erators are well able to grant— No. 51 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1946 Vol. VIII. Merry Xmas! The past year has been a good year for the men of the SIU and the SUP. We have won our biggest victories, our best contracts, and we are well on the road to gain­ ing bargaining rights for Isthmian seamen. So. wherever members of the Seafarers International Union find themselves on December 25. 1946. they can partake of Christmas cheer, and be happy in the thought that they have helped ad­ vance the fight of all United States seameiu Regional NLRB Report On Isthmian Is Ready; NMU Blocks Action NEW YORK, Dec. 18—Another chapter in the NMU's long history of stalling and deception is being written at each Hearing before the New York State Labor Relations Board. The latest chapter was added today, when the NMU arrogantly turned down the SIU pro-: posal to waive certain challenges. These waivers would be in cases of improper crew lists, and on condition that the NMU would do the same. i Seafarers Prods Trustees Of Snug Harbor To investigate Complaints On Conditions As a follow-up to the action! Complete text of the letter to two weeks ago, SIU Special Ser­ the Snug Harbor officials follows: December 16, 1946 vices Representative Joseph VolBoard of Trustees pian this week sent a letter to the Sailors Snug Harbor Sailors Snug Harbor Board of 262 Green Street Trustees in regard to the poor New York, N. Y. conditions existing at Snug Har­ Gentlemen: bor today. A short while ago we sent a This further action was neces­ sitated by the fact that Mr. How­ ard Flynn, Governor of the home located on Staten Island, neglect­ ed to answer the previous letter. (An article on the first letter ap­ peared in the Seafarers Log of December 6.) Asserting that "Our membei-ship has given us a mandate on the entire Snug Harbor question" and that "we are prepared to meet with any of your specially designated representatives in or­ der to go over our points of criti­ cism," the letter went on to state that it was the desire of the SIU to cooperate in improving condi­ tions in order to "make it possible for the retired seamen ... to fully enjoy their final years. r .' — Have You Voted? Last Bays At Hand Don't feel bad when voting has ended because you failed to vote. Once each year SIU members elect the officers who will lead them for the ensuing year. This is your chance, so make the most of it. From the way reports have been coming in it is ap­ parent that all SIU men are interested in having their say. That is why more votes are being cast in this election than were ever cast before. Have you . voted yet? letter to Mr. Howard A. Flynn regarding the conditions now existing at the Sailors Snug Har­ bor. We arc enclosing herewith a copy of this letter. Up until the date of this letter to you, we have not received an answer from Mr. Flynn nor have we had the cour­ tesy of an answer from anyone connected with your organiza­ tion. MEMBERSHIP MANDATE The SIU made the offer in the effort to expedite matters so that Isthmian seamen will not. any longer be denied union rep­ resentation. But the NMU, with, the certain knowledge that they are losing the bargaining election, . turned thumbs down on the bid. Representing the SIU at the Hearing were Paul Hall and Ben, Sterling, SIU attorney; for the : NMU Mr. Rosenfeld appeared; and Messers. Cherbonnier, Cough- . lin, and Huff represented the Company. tions now existing on SIU ships, and in trying to eliminate those sub-standard practices which we have noted in our original letter, rather than indulge in undue recriminations and otherwise criticize the administration of the Sailors Snug Harbor. In line with this, we are prepared to meet CONSIDERED SIU with any of your specially desig­ The meeting today was held nated representatives in order to go over our points of criticism for , the purpose of opening the one by one, and offer our consid­ envelopes containing the votes ered suggestions for the allevia­ of the twelve ships whose entire tion and/or prevention of these vote has been challenged by the NMU. None of the votes was inequities. seen by the representatives of It is our sincere hope and de­ the two unions involved, but sire that we receive your fullest ci-ew lists and certifications were cooperation in once more estab­ checked. lishing modei-n conditions and Although none of the votes of standards for the Sailors Snug those ships have' been seen by Harboi;, and make it possible for the retired seamen who are in- anyone, it is generally conceded > mates to fully enjoy their final Jhat all twelve cast the majority years. May we expect your reply their votes for the SIU. \ in the very near future? This is' borne out by the re­ ports of SIU Organizers, both Very truly yours. ship and shoreside, and by the Joseph Volplan. fact that the NMU challenged all Special Services votes on these ships when the Representative counting first started. Seafarers International Union. AFL {Continued on Page J) We would appreciate it if you would let us know whether or not anything is being done in this matter. Our membership has given us a mandate on the entire Snug Harbor question, and in the event that you do not .see fit to answer this communication, we have no other alternative but to give the matter the widest pos­ sible publicity in our official pub­ lication, the Seafarers Log. and other news outlets. In addition, a further investi­ gation on our part will probably be necessary to check into the court records covering the orig- NEW YORK — Recommendations' picket-cards be chang^jd from, mal establishment of the Sailors for future strike procedure, aris-1 action to action so as to prevent Snug Harbor, the trustee set-up, ing out of its experiences in any chance of confusing the cards. and all other matters pertaining clearing SIU members after the In discussing the excuses which to the operation and functions of 1946 General Strike, have been served, or can serve, as a basis the fund. This is imperative in placed before the membership for clearing men, the Committee order to satisfy our membership , for action by the Strike Clear- lists six reasons, but makes it which is quite concerned with the gnce Committee, Headquarters plain that the Clearance Committreatment being accorded to the Branch. The report was made at tees in the various ports should inmates of the Sailors Snug Har­ the regular membership meeting be permitted to use their own bor home. on Wednesday, December 18. discretion in accepting other leg­ itimate excuses. COOPERATION REQUESTED The Committee approved the The Committee has recom­ However, we would much Sti-ike Picket Card system which mended that its activity end on rather have your complete coop­ was put into operation by the Strike Committee, but recomj Saturday, December 21, but that eration in bringing Snug Harbor (Conthmed on Page 6) standards up to a par with condi- mends that the color of the ' Strike Clearance Comm. Suggests Next General Strike Procedure -4 �Page Two THE S E A P A R E US' lO G Friday, December 20, 1946 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street. New York, 4, N. Y,. HAnover 2-2784 t HARRY LUNDEBERG » » » ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. 'JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1?12. « 267 Not Quite So Merry Considering the excellenL gains rnade by the Seafar­ ers International Union during the past year, this Christ­ mas could conceivably be the merriest ever. This past year has seen the SIU go on to outstanding gains in wages and conditions, and to a long lead in the largest full scale organizing drive on the waterfront. But, in common vzith the rest of organized labor, there is little else to be thankful for, and even less to be merry about. On every front labor has taken a setback, with indications that more will be forthcoming next year. Certainly the miners, even with the hope that the mon­ strous fine will be set aside, have no reason to celebrate the happy season. Our Union has more to be cheerful about than most, hut as seamen we know that little has been done to allevi^ite certain conditions which must be remedied before seamen will be on par with other people of the United States. Our long fight for a Seaman's Bill of Rights, better hospital conditions, more complete Unemployment Insur­ ance coverage, and old age security, has not been suc­ cessful enough to make us share the general cheer of , Christmastime. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. .Sfc . .Mf - The heroes who garnered many waves of applause for their activities during the war years have been left out in the cold, and none of the benefits of the GI Bill of Rights have been extended to seamen. Merchant seamen and Navy men manned the guns and took the chances of These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, war, and seamen want the same advantages given to Navy as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ yeterans. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals ing to them. As far as hospital conditions are concerned, readers of the Log are aware that these could be bettered to a great degree without giving the seamen any more comfort and treatment than they actually need. Nowhere has the SIU asked for special consideration; all we have requested is decent hospital conditions which will help bring sea­ men back into the pink of health in the shortest pos­ sible time. i Although some strides have been made in the field of unemployment insurance, a lot remains to- be done so- that seamen can enjoy the same benefits as other workers. Some i istates still do not grant benefits to seamen who are out of yvork, and other states will not start programs until June, !J947. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL H. G. DARNELL THOMAS BAIER K. PETTERSSON W. F. LEWIS F. BERGLAND SCOTTY ATKINS W. QUARLES CENTRAL MASON R. M. NOLAN . MEL CONTANT JACINTO NAVARRO LIONEL ROTHERHAM J. W. DENNIS W. BROCE JR. H. GRAY R. E. FRINK MAX SEIDEL EDWARD CUSTER JOHN HANES S. BROTHERS And- as far as security for their old age is concerned, seamen can look forward to very little of that. Bound down by job limitations that leave little room for ad, yancement, seamen work as long as they are able, and ' then must try to make ends meet on the little Social Se­ % * X curity that their rate of pay through the years warrants. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL . • All of the above abuses cry out for remedy. Seamen M. TROCHA : cannot consider slowing down the fight until they have C. OLIVER achieved security and the assurance of decent treatment T. WADSWORTH KUPLICKI case they fall ill. Until that day, it won't be a Merry C. G. A, LUETH iChristmas for any American seamen. E. F. SPEAR Let's all pitch in to make sure that next Christmas If {will be the merry one. R. G. MOSSELLER W. G. H. BAUSE W. B. MUIR L. H. C. L. E. C. C. E. L. MOODY BELCHER RASMUSSEN A. CORNWALL N. DuPONT KOLSTE R. POTTER J. BONNER XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL HARRY WALSH RAYMOND GERHARD PETER LOPEZ MAX FINGERHUT THOMAS HOLT LEO RHODES ROBERT KUNTZ MELVIN MERCER E. DIPIETRO FRANCIS O'BRIEN OLIVER HEADLEY GALVESTON HOSPITAL LONGKEMPT PAURGASON—SUP ALDERHOLDS KING MITCHELL DOWELL DEETRECH SWENSON CASTAGNERE—B.C. MULKE Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 61h floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) NEPONSIT HOSPITAL LINDER CLARK J. FIGUEROA L. L. LEWIS H. SELBY H. BURKE J. S. COMPBELL B. BRYDER B. LUFLIN G. F. McCOMB E. FERRER R. BLAKE J. R. HENCHEY % X X SAN JUAN HOSPITAL N. HAMMER R. SAUNDERS E. LARKIN A. ACEVEDO P. FELECIANO F. APUNTE XXX ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL D. MCDONALD J. KOSLUSKY �\" •'^':fijj'»'7';?»'rFTi»?^.'5 F5yTT^ Friday, December 20, 1940 THE SEAFARERS LOG NMU Leaders Try To Hide Failure By Wild Charges Against SlU By JOHN ARABACZ Any seaman who i-eads the NMU Pilot knows that the pri­ mary occupation of the com­ munist party members 'in the NMU and especially CP-NMU of­ ficials is to attack the SIU and to this end column after column of type has been devoted. Their savage attacks against thd policies, programs, member­ ship, and officials of the Seafar­ ers- are based upon their own weakness and inability to give their membership something con­ crete and positive. It is a choice practice of the communists to hurl fantastic charges at their enemies to cover their own short­ comings, and find a scapegoat for their failings. JOHNNY ARABACZ If you have ever bucked heads with a "commie" and maneuver­ and not the NMU. Brother Cur­ ed him into a corner, he will im­ ran was promptly slapped in line mediately change the subject or and that was the end of that. attack from another angle. There lies the necessity for the CPers who are in charge of NMU GOOD EXAMPLE organizing to wage war against Take for example Joe Stack, a the SIU. They must find a way communist party member and to take the heat off their own de­ vice-president of the NMU. Stack ficiencies and perpetuate their has been placed in charge of jobs. So in this vein we can look NMU organizing, and so far he for them to continue their cam­ has not had much success, nor is paign of calling every barroom he likely to have any in the fu­ fight and pierhead brawl the ture. work of SIU "goons." Every In the first place, the number shady deal that the commie of unorganized seamen is limited, leadership pulls—the .shuffling of and secondly the CP brand of or­ port officials as recently happen­ ganizing, in which they drag in ed in Texas, the juggling of the extraneous political and foi-eign books, etc. is "justified" because policy questions has proven un- of the "SIU threat." Threat of • popular with seamen. what? Getting the seamen what Proof that their organizing has they justly deserve? been done to achieve a political WATCHING SEAFARERS purpose rather than to organize seamen to better their wages and As of late their has been much working conditions comes from attention paid to the Seafarers the NMU president, Joe Curran, by Comrade Stack & Co. in the himself. He openly came out and NMU meetings and in their accused the organizers of or­ scandal sheet. They have been ganizing for the communist party failures in their organizing cam- Hq. Strike Clearance Committee Winds Up Its Work This Week NEW YORK—The Headquar­ ters Strike Clearance Committee, which has been busy clearing Seafarers since the end of the SIU-SUP General Strike on Sep­ tember 13, will disband Decem­ ber 21. ^:-SW5^T--;T reported in by then is not con­ cerned with the welfare of the Union and is not deserving of holding a book any longer. The committee found in their contact with men appearing be­ fore them that many of the younger members were un­ familiar with the procedure fol­ lowed during a strike and many of the men went home to wait the end of the tie-up. paign and we have been right­ eous successful; the easiest way for the commies to quiet the un­ rest of the NMU membership to­ ward their own leaders is to at­ tempt to mislead the memberbei-ship into believing that the other side of the fence is much dirtier—an old commie tech­ nique. In this they will be fail­ ures with the rank and file of their own union, providing they are shown the score. It is true that at times we have been guilty of confusing the poli­ cies of the rank and file with that of their leadership. We would be fools not to admit it. Most of the NMU membership are honest union seamen, whose policies are greatly removed from the com­ mies, in spite of the tremendous "educational" job the commies have attempted to do on them. We should discourage any ten­ dency toward creating any hard feelings between the SIU mem­ bership and the NMU rank and file. Instead we should show them by actual contact, by bringing them into our halls whenever possible, and by exploding the myth expounded in the Pilot that the commies are preaching as nothing but lie.s. We have all the facts on our side and blowing these myths sky high will be the easiest thing in the woi-ld. MEET ISSUE CALMLY Page Three MINERS ACKNOWLEDGE SIU OFFER JOHN L. LEWIS ^neSiocNT rT TELCPMONC MCTflOPOLiTPM 0S30 • •= -M UNITED MINE WORKERS' OUILDINO A". Docenber 10, 1946 Mr. Paul Hall, Director of Organization ( Seafarers International Union of North America 51 Beaver Street New York City, New York Dear Sir and Brother; Thanks greatly for your splendid telegram of December 6. The. fine pledge of support by your membership is deeply appreciated. t With my compliments and good wishes to eaoh of your members. w L:G;G The above letter from John L. Lewis is in reply to the offer made in the name of the Seafarers International Union by Paul Hall, New York Port Agent. This offer of support was made when the United Mine Workers' strike first started. Miners Win Point; Court Considers Injunction Law The entire, issue of communism WASHINGTON — O V e r the j seizure of the mines by the Gov­ must be discussed calmly, and protests of Attorney General Tom ernment was only a "token" not by red-baiting. Communism C. Clark, the Supreme Court has action, and that the Government will be the crux of every discus­ agreed to allow arguments on the was not really in possession of sion with NMU members and it applicabilitly of the Norris-La- the mines. The mines were only is important that one knows what Guardia Act and the Clayton Act being handled by the Government he is talking about when it comes when the United Mine Workers for the bituminous coal operators. up. and John L. Lewis appeal from For this reason, they stated that Wild name calling and labeling contempt of court is heard on the Government had not the right should be out. The commies have January 14. to ask for an injunction, since the been very successful in their cam­ The two anti-injunction acts, Norris-La Guardia Act bans in­ paign to brand anyone who criti­ plus four amendments to the junctions in labor disputes. cizes them as a "red-baiter." Constitution, will be considered The Union further argued tliat Use the facts and you will not when the High Court begins hear­ consideration should be given to only be listened to but respected ings on all petitions and the ap­ the First, Fifth, Eighth, and Thir­ and what is most important, you peals. teenth Amendments to the Con­ will convince them. Mr. Clark was unsuccessful in stitution. These deal with ques­ To resort to name-calling will his effort to have the Court limit tions of free speech, involuntary only lead to being placed into the its consideration to the contempt servitude, and excessive fines and same catagory as some of the convictions which were handed cruel and unusual punishment. more stinking newspaper colum­ down by Judge T. Alan GoldsUMW arguments were sustain­ nists, and the honest union man boi'ough of the Federal District ed on all points, and will be con­ will turn away at an argument Court. Clark contended that the sidered at the hearings. that sounds like a quote from the Norris-LaGuardia and the Clay­ ANOTHER GAIN Hearst press or the National As­ ton Acts were not involved, and In another victory for the sociation of Manufacturers. had no bearing on the case. UMW, the United States Court of The Union stated in arguments The way to show them up for ' Appeals for the District of Colwhat they are is by quoting their before Judge Goldsborough that ' umbia decided that the Govern­ record. It stinks. Nothing is more ment was within its rights in con­ damning than their recoi'd in the tracting with unionized foremen maritime industry. Their record at four seized mines of the Jones proves how the commies in mari­ and Laughlin Steel Corporation time have consistently sold the in western Pennsylvania. The 136 welfare of the seamen down the foremen are members of the river whenever their political Sad news to all Seafarers is the Supervisiors Branch, District 50, line demanded it. announcement that three Broth­ United Mine Workers. Their record during the war, ers have crossed the final bar Attorney for the Company an­ when they went all out for Rus­ within the past week. John L. nounced immediately that the sia has shown them up in their Distefano and Robert Cavender decision would be appealed to true light. It isn't so long ago died at the Baltimore Marine the Supreme Court. that we can forget the flip- Hospital, and Emil Von Tesmar The main arg^iment of the flop they took when Germany at­ passed away at the Neponsit Ma­ Company was that membership tacked Russia. We were "war­ rine Hospital. of supervisiors in the UMW would mongers" they claimed, but they All three were full book mem­ result in relaxed enforcement of sure changed their minds over­ bers; Brothers Distefano and Ca­ safety measures. Under Pennsyl­ night. After Russia w-nt into the vender came into the Union in vania law this enforcement is the war—we were then "anti-war 1944, and Brother Von Tesmar responsibility of mine supervisors. fascists." joined in 1939. The NLRB, which was sustain­ The Clearance Committee, com­ posed of Brothers John H. Cal­ houn, David B. Sacher, Benny Goodman, and Chairman Ed. Bender, will disband and will leave the strike clearance work to the Headquarters Office to In these cases the committee clear men with legitimate ex­ took into consideration the length cuses, and to handle the explana­ of time the man has been in the tions of members who missed Union and acted accordingly. the strike without good reason. NOVEL EXCUSES WILL HEAR PLEAS Some of the excuses rendered During this 90-day period the to the committee have been" quite disposition of pleas will be novel and the committe found it­ handled by an elected committee self at times involved in mar­ of the membership' who will hear riages and divorces; but each case all cases and determine the penal­ was weighed and judged accord­ ties. ing to its merits and no hard and After the 90-day period, which fast rules were adhered to in will fall six months after the ter­ most cases. mination of the strike, all mem­ The committee stated that most bers who do riot have legitimate of the men who wei'e fined or RECORD OF FLUNKYS excuses will automatically be penalized realized their error and suspended from the Union per­ is sure that the majority of them Their blessing of Coast Guard manently. control, their complete subser­ are good Union men who can vience to -all government agen­ It is felt that any seaman who be counted on to do a reM job cies, their alliance with the buin the event another tie-up takes stayed away from the strike with­ place. (Continued on Page 14) out legitimate reason and has not '•r'fj • -'.31 Three Seafarers On Last Voyage The three deceased Brothers will be missed by their former shipmates and by the rest of their friends in the SIU. There is no information regard­ ing the survivors of any of the three. ed by the court, answered by stating that it did not believe that supervisors would be less careful of the safety of the rankand-file because of membership in a group affiliated with the mine union. • ^1 jfj ;i1 .-.-'iii t-'rv I .J:-!, �' I • „ - THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Friday. December 20, 1946 Tale For Seamen, With Moral For Bucko Skippers WHAT ttWMK By RAY GONZALES and SALVADOR COLLS QUESTION: What was the most exciting thing that happened to you since you have been sailing? If i FRANK J. SOSS, AB: ROY GILMER, Steward: I was on LST 1087 off Okinawa when the Jap planes came over with their suicide tacties. We were supposed to lay down a smoke screen, but the machinery was out of order and the boats were right out in the open. A bunch of ships were hit that day, among them the Pennsylvania. We weren't touched, but it was only luck that saved us. The LST on our right was sunk, and a ship on our left was hit. It was quite a sight to see those planes go crashing into ships. Those kami­ kaze pilots must have had plenty of nerve. Back in 1944 when the North Atlantic was really sub-infested, our ship became separated from the rest of Uie convoy. We were therefore forced to return to Hali­ fax. This was plenty exciting be­ cause we were loaded with all types of bombs and with high ex­ plosives. Going into the harbor, we rammed another ship, and on­ ly quick action by the Mate kept us from a fatal accident. He drop­ ped the hook and that lessened the impact; and thereby averted a certain explosion. It sure was touch and go for a while. VIC MILAZZO, Steward: Off the coast of France, in sup­ posedly safe water, we were atlacked by about a dozen German E boats. That split the convoy right up, and it was everybody for himself. The attack started around midnight, and was still agoing strong at 5:30 in the morn­ ing. A few of our ships were sunk, and most of us had just about given up the ghost. Just when it looked like the fight would soon end with all of us sunk, the British Night Flyers appeared over us and went to work. They drove the E boats away in short order. GUS KERN, JR. ENG.; < On October 29, 1944, I was on the John A. Johnson. 950 miles S. W. of San Francisco. We were attacked by a Jap sub. and one of the torpedoes hit us square. A couple of us made it to a life boat, -but once we got into the water, the sub surfaced and shot at us like we were sitting ducks. 13 men were killed and five wound­ ed. After being in the water 19 hours we were picked up by the USS Argus and were taken to Treasure Island. • None of us ever expected to live through that ex­ perience, and we all feel lucky. V Marine Arrow Has Typical Isthinian Trip; Check It - But Good But That Seafarers Contract Is Coming Paying off in Wilimington, Cal­ ] couldn't get a draw, they went to ifornia, last week, crewmembers the SIU Hall, and contacted of the Isthmian Lines' Marine Blackie Silva. He immediately got in touch with the Isthmian Arrow declared that their last office and they called in the Old •trip was the most hectic in many Man. Captain Johnson only want­ a moon. Right from the start of ed to give the boys a $2 draw. the voyage in New York last However, Silva managed to pres­ c |\.ugust 10, the Arrow boys had sure him into letting loose of a five spot for each crewman. to put up with a short crew, HONG KONG EPISODE Short draws, and last but not least, short tempers. The Arrow anchored in the When they left New York, ac­ stream at Hong Kong, and Isth­ cording to Deck delegate Henry mian didn't provide any trans­ E- Sohl and Messman Louis Bucci, portation for the entire week that they were short a Bosun, Deck they were there. All of the boys Maintenance, Dayman on deck, who wished to go ashore were Oiler and Steward Utility. forced to pay their own sampan They were unable to pick up fare, going and returning. any additional crewmen in Philly It was in Hong Kong that the or Newport News, and it wasn't crew had their first big difference until the Arrow arrived at Nor­ with Bosun Bell, when he slap­ folk that they managed to pick ped a young OS, Misham, and up a Bosun — a big fellow named picked on him continuously. Del­ Ernest E. Bell — who treated all egate Sohl tangled with Bell over . the young crewmen as though this, and he promised to behave he was a big shot and they were himself. small fry. Later, at Shanghai, Bell grab­ Upon arrival at Newport News, bed a fire axe while he was the crew was entitled to a draw, slightly pifflicated and chased but, the tough Skipper, Gus E. several crewmembers until the Johnson, i-efused. Again, upon 3rd Mate took the axe away from the Arrow's arrival at Panama, him. Bell then stationed him.self the crewmembers tried for a astride the stairway and threat­ draw. But, no dice. ened to kick anyone in the face The Mate, who was a good guy, if they attempted to pass. Three gave the deck gang two bucks men rushed him, and managed apiece. So they were a little to clear the stairway. Later, Bell apologized to the men whom he luckier than the others. In Honolulu, wheft the crew had attacked. Two minutes after the apology, the belligerent Bosun took off after two other fellows with a marlinspike, and, would have stabbed them if other crewmen hadn't prevented him from doing so. As a result of his crazy act­ ions, Bell was finally taken off the ship by the River Police. Next day, the Arrow crew­ members pressed charges against Bell. After the usual amount of Coast Guard stalling and red tape, the trial was concluded with Bell losing his papers and being perraantely yanked off the ship. Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. NEW YORK—What happened to Seafarer Jack Peeler on a re­ cent trip to the Far East is a good example of why the SIU cannot for one minute rest on its laurels, but must continually fight for the maintenance of SIU contract conditions. Jack was a crewmember aboard the SS John B. Water­ man, Waterman Steamship Com­ pany, when she tied up in Yoko­ hama, Japan. As the area is disease-infested, the crew was asked to submit to cholera in­ jections, which all of them gladly did, except Jack. This ^was due to the fact that he is sensitive to the serum and on previous oc­ casions it had made him very ill. He asked to be excused as it is the option of seamen to accept or reject injections. REFUSED TO LISTEN The Skipper and the First Mate refused to listen to Jack when he told them of the reac­ tion he received from the. shots. Instead they forced the injections upon him in spite of what he had told them. Immediately after receiving the shots he became violently ill and nauseated. He went to his bunk to recover but the Skipper, when he saw he was unable to" work, told him he was to get off the ship. Unable to do any­ thing about his condition. Jack accepted the payoff and left the ship in Yokahama. The actions of the Skipper and the First Mate should have been enough trouble for one trip, but Jack's troubles were not ended. A few days later he was placed aboard the SS Dunham Victory, another Waterman ship, as a con­ sul passenger. The trip home aboard the Dun­ ham Victory was far from the first class passenger accommoda­ tions called for in the contract. For Jack, along with the other passengers, found himself stuck in steerage with 12 men to a room. The food was—well, there was none, because the Captain refused {Continued on Page 6) THE LEARNED THE HARD WAY! NO MEDICAL AID At Taku Bar, Captain Johnson refused medical aid to seven crewmembers, and they were forced to get along as well ap they could with assistance from other crewmen. Due to a feud between the bull-headed Skipper and the Port Agent for Isthmian, the Arrow remained at Taku Bar for a month before she could be un­ loaded. When they arrived back in the U. S. and were paid off in Wil­ mington, the Arrow crewmen tried to get the SUP representa­ tive, Bill Bryce, aboard to help them with their beefs. ^ost of the crewmembers had approximately 200 hours of over­ time coming to them, but they paid oflE (under protest) with 179 {Continued on Page J) These two Isthmian seamen. Henry E. Sohl (left) and Louis Bucci (right), learned about Isthmian unorganized conditions the hardest way—by sailing an Isthmian ship. However, it wouldn't be possible for the SIU to begin bargaining nego­ tiations with Isthmian in the near future if it wasn't for the sacrifices of men like Sohl and Bucci. �• "/ '"f-- Friday, December 20. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Marine Runner Really Hops Preparing For Long Cruise A vessel preparing for a long trip is a beehive of activity. It's as much as a man's life is worth if he doesn't watch himself, what with longshoremen hard at work loading and placing cargo; sailors readying the ship for the voy­ age; and stores being brought aboard for meals and the slopchest. Page Five THE LONG VIEW tht the men are not signing Ar­ ticles with clauses that will not protect them. SHIP ON BALL Once this question is satisfied, the men are examined by a doc­ tor. This is not a thorough exam­ ination, but it shows whether or not men are in good enough phy­ sical condition to withstand a voyage. Not all of the activity is con­ Next comes the actual signing fined to physical work. In the of Articles, under the direction of saioon of the Marine Runner, Ro­ a Shipping Commissioner. Men line up after the doctor's okay, bin Lines, as she made ready to and one by one they place their leave for South Africa on Tues­ John Hancock on the Articles. day, December 17, were groups All right, the cargo has been of men being examined by a phy­ stowed, the stores taken aboard, sician and signing Foreign Ar­ the Articles signed, and so off on a good trip. The Marine Runner ticles for the trip. is a clean ship, with a good crew, Accompanying Patrolmen Louis so it looks like a fine trip to Goffin and Ray Gonzales, this southern waters—and just when Log reporter went on board the the weather is getting rugged up Marine Runner to see what ac­ here. tually happens when a ship is Keep her steady as she goes, preparing for a trip. Ther's plenty" men. of activity, and although some' of it looks demoralized, all of it has a purpose. Taken from high on the bridge, this is a picture of the deck of the Marine Runner, Robin Lines, as the ship was preparing to get under way for a trip to South Africa. Plenty going on. but with an SIU crew aboard, everything is co.-nplelely under control. LASH IT DOWN The most active workers, be­ fore the ship sails, are the long­ shoremen. On the dock and on the ship, they are hard at work loading the slings with freight, hoisting the heavy slings up on the ship, and discharging the load into the various holds. This is hard work and it takes a high degree of skill to accomplish the job without damaging cargo or men. The slings swing back and forth across the deck, and a man must watch in all directions at once while making his way along ' the decks. Just one slip, one un­ wary moment, and the result is a head bashed in by a swinging Dr.' Lecky H. Russell examines an AB prior to the load. sign-on. Every man amdergoes an examination, and anything wrong is checked before the ship pulls out. It's too late to . Down in the holds the cargo is treat a bad heart or other ailments when the ship is in the being stowed by experts. The middle of the ocean. It takes men in excellent physical condition load must be equalized and lash­ to man ships, and no member of the SIU wants to take sick a ed in such a way that the motion thousand miles from nowhere and put the burden of his work of the vessel will not cause it to on his shipmates. shift. Men who have been on ships on which the cargo shifted, have come back with stories of damged holds, hours of work to straighten out the situation, and injuries to personnel. Some ships have even been sunk because of poor stowage of cargo. Signing of Articles is another date for this action, but reiterated (Continued front Page^ 1) long process. SIU Patrolmen go The twelve ships challenged by that it would be very soon. aboard for sign-ons and payoffs. the National Maritime Union; All waterfront workers are en­ This is to provide the crew with CIO, are the Argonaut, William raged by the shoddy tactics of representation and to make sure N. Byers, Carleton Victory, John the NMU. They consider that the Constantine, David Dudley Field, election has been lost by the William Glackens, William D. CIO union and that its dog in the Hoard, Anson Jones, Norman E. manger actions are only harming Mack, Marine Fox, W. W. McCra- the Isthmian seamen. ckin, and the Ocean Telegraph. Even the Pilot's wild tales of collusion between some SIU or­ AS IN ESSO ganizers and some Isthmian of­ (Canfimted from Page 4) In the counting of the Isthmian ficials is only being received with hours , after Isthmian stalled votes, the NMU is pursuing the laughter. around and claimed later that same course as it did in the case Seamen know of the difficulties they could collect the difference of Standard Oil of New Jersey, encountered by the SIU in this at the company offices. where NMU delaying moves re­ Organizing Drive, and they are Both Sohl ap^ Bucci asserted sulted in the NLRB' Examiner aware that it was hard work and that they had a good bunch of throwing out the entire election. straight union principles that officers aboard the Arrow with Standard Oil seamen have suf­ caused Isthmian seamen to go the exception of the Old Man. In fered since no union- has ever Seafarers by an overwhelming addition, they stated that Isth­ been accredited as bargaining majority. mian seamen could expect to sail agent. Nothing that the NMU or the under similar conditions to those Mr. Sidney Levy, the NLRB Pilot can . say will change the aboard the Arrow as long as Isth­ Field Examiner, announced at the facts. The Seafarers International mian remained without an SIU meeting that he has practically Union has the support of Isth­ contract. concluded his investigation, and mian seamen, and the NMU is "With an SIU contract," Sohl that his report will soon be ren- ^ raising a false issue to cover up stated, "no bull-headed Skipper dered to Mr. Howard LeBarron, its own inability to gain the conHke Johnson will deny us our Regional Director of the NLRB fidence of these previously unlegitimate rights." in this area. He would set no organized seamen. NMU Blocks Seafariers' Proposal To Expedite Isthmian Vote Count lip wliil ||||i|i||||?;li||i After being examined by the doctor, these members of the crew of the Marine Runner queue up for a chance to sign the Articles. From here on it's a long trip to South Africa, and f I back home again. Oh. for the life of a sailor! 'J SS Marine Arrow Is Truly Isthniian An AB places his signalur© jn the Articles and he is aU ready for a long trip. Two SIU Patrolmen are present to make sure that the men signed the correct Articles and that the ship is okay with no beefs by the crew. This is standard practice on SIU contracted ships. �ij Page Six THE Strike Clearance Committee Has Plan For Next Strike SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 20, 194S THEY CHECKED THE CLEARANCES b. Proof of being in jail during the strike period.^ c. Proof of being out at sea on an SIU or SUP ship or in a for­ eign port during the strike per­ iod. d. Proof of being in the Armed Forces during the strike period. e. Proof of extreme hardship in one form or another. f. Proof of having retired- Un­ ion book prior to the strike vote. It is understood that the Clear­ ance Committee in the different ports will be permitted to use 1. We recommend that the their own discretion in regards to Winding up the tremendous amount of work of checking Strike Clearance for the 1946 same strike picket card system the possibility of accepting other General Strike, the Committee takes time to explain the job to a Log reporter. Left to right. wlrich was used in the last Gen­ legitimate excuses. Dayid B. Sacher. John H. Calhoun. Edward Bender. Chairman of the Committee, Benny Good­ eral Strike of September 3-13, FINES AND PENALTIES 1946, be accepted as the perman­ man, and the Log reporter. Missing from this picture is Paul Parsons, who served from the ent picket record system for all 4. We recommend that every time the Committee was set up. attempt be made to set-up a uni­ future strikes. form system of fines and other It is necessary, however, to penalties to be imposed upon change the color from time to men who have missed the strike time in order to avoid confusing the picket cards from the next without having legitimate ex­ cuses. strike with the previous one. 5. We also recommend that any These cards and the other strike brother who retires his book record slips used should be order­ while a stiike vote is being taken ed and distributed to the various shall not be permitted to rejoin branches as soon as this is accept­ (Cotitinued from Page 4) ed by the membership. This will the Union for a period of not less to order extra food for the pas­ avoid delay in the event the than six months from the date of Because he ran into some ISU sengers. Coffee was drunk from Union is again involved in an­ the termination of the strike. merribers in Tampa during the tin cans, as there were only six other strike. 1937 Strike, Thomas W. King, DO NOT UNDERSTAND cups for 24 passengers. AB, is a seaman today. That may UNIFORM SYSTEM 6. The Committee has listened not sound too sensible, but it's For the 24 passengers there were eight plates and three soup 2. We recommend that all ports to the cases of many of the broth­ the gospel truth. bowls. There were no 'glasses, follow a uniform system of keep­ ers who did not have legitimate Tom started out as a coalpasser and only spoons for eight. Jack, . ing track of the credit given for excuses for missing the .strike, on the Severance in 1925. He con­ like the rest had to take the main picketing. We suggest the fol­ and is convinced that quite a few tinued sailing until 1930, but of these delinquent brothers course, dessert, and sometimes lowing for this pui-pose; when the bottom fell out of ship­ soup, all in one dish due to the a. Area Commanders should simply did not understand all ping, he returned to his first lack of utensils. turn in the picket assignment of the circumstances and condi­ trade, house painting. From 1930 HEALTH MENACE slips daily. These slips or reports tions which exist when a strike to 1937, he plied his trade all must contain the names of the takes place. over the United States. When Jack was put aboard in We therefore further recom­ pickets in his area together with a Yokahama he was put in a room Although business was bad, as credit stamp next to each picket mend that a pamphlet be written a member of the AFL Painters with a man having active tuber­ who pierformed duty that day. which shall outline in clean lan­ Union, he was able to pick up culosis. The man died before the Absence or sickness must be guage exactly what is required of jobs. That's how. come he was ship left Japan; but if had lived, members during strike situations. noted likewise. the Captain would have allowed in Tampa in '37. the passengers to remain in the b. The Strike Committee rep­ This phamplet is to be distributed He heard about the strike of same room with the diseased man. resentative • in charge of picket to the membership to serve as a the seamen, but he felt that he assignment records should see guide to all those members whose had left all that behind him when All of the passengers complain­ that the daily credit stamp for knowledge of the rights and du­ he stopped sailing. It was quite ed to the Skipper about the con­ picketing is immediately stamped ties of Union members, especially by accident that he ran into some they shifted enough cargo so that ditions aboard ship, but nothing they could make headway, but on the card marked "To Be Re­ in a strike period, is limited. old buddies, and their talk of the even so they had to remain at was done about it. Jack bided his 7. And finally, this Committee tained By Port Strike Committee" time until he was back in the sea and the fight they were put­ and on the two white cards mark­ recommends that its activity end ting up caused him to change his work to prevent the cargo from States before blowing his top. As shifting back. ed "To Be Sent To Headquarters." on Saturday, December 21, 1946, mind. soon as the ship tied up he came except that one person shall con­ This went on for five days until into the New York Hall and told c. If necessai-y, a 24-hour sys­ BACK TO SEA they made port. In the storm, us his storytem should be set up to keep the tinue to keep up the records and correspondence for an additional and the activity that fbllowed, records up to date. As many men GOT TRANSPORTATION He immediately quit his job, seven seamen lost their lives. as are necessary can be divided period of 90 days. and reported for picket duty. We got a hold of the company During this three month period When the entire story was re­ into three watches, each shift un­ When the strike was over he and in short order collected the der the direction of a sub-chair- the person in charge will be em­ went down to the Union Hall, and leased, eight members of the crew transportation money and pay man who will be responsible for powered to clear all individuals as soon as possible, he made a were commended by Washington. due him from the time he was all the records during his tour of who are entitled to strike clear­ ship. dumped off the Waterman in Ja­ MORE ADVENTURES ances under the rules of the Un­ duty. pan until he arrived in the Again in 1940, he went back to d. All the white cards contain­ ion. As if this occurence wasn't states, and told him to put his painting, but when Pearl Harbor ing the picket duty record of the For these individuals who are enough, Tom also took part in the case concerning the forced inocuj was attacked, he came, right back members and which are marked not entitled to strike clearances, and has been sailing since. All invasion of North Africa, and lations on the John B. Water­ "To Be Sent To Headquarters" we recommend that a committee during the war he sailed the then was one of the first mer­ man, and the unhealthy condi­ must be sent in to Headquarters be elected off the floor every danger zones, and he intends to chant seamen to go into Okinawa. tions aboard the Dunham Victory, within a week following the ter­ Monday and Thursday to act on Luckily, he was not hurt in any in the hands of an attorney. continue shipping from now on. mination of the strike. these cases in accordance with of these ventures. Brother King was a party to He had an excellent case and e. After the strike a bi-week­ the procedure laid down by this King is a good Union man, as we couldn't see how he could one of the most heroic incidents ly report of the actions taken Committee. of the war. He was aboard the is proved by the way he came lose. The company obviously. and the work performed in fur­ And finally, after the 90-day back into the organization at the looked at it the same way we did, ther clearance of men should be period is up, all the strike clear­ SS Robin Sherwood when she height of the 1937 Strike. He because as soon as they were sent to Headquarters. Each man ance records will be deposited in' was returning from Europe with was in New York at the time of shown the case they quickly call­ must be issued a picket card re­ the files of the Union at Head­ coal slag in ballast. In the midst the 1946 General Strike, and took ed him in and. asked him to for­ gardless of whether or not he quarters and no more Strike of a storm the ballast shifted to his turn on the picketlines. get the suit and take a settlement. stood picket duty. . The proper clearances will be issued except a 45 degree angle, and the pro­ As a good Union man. Brother notation regarding his activities for those brothers who have ab­ peller was lifted clear of the Jack's attorney agreed that the King has always accepted his re­ amount offered in settlement was must be written on his card and solutely legitimate reasons, such water. sponsibilities aboard ship. When not to be scoffed at and so they on the duplicates. as proof as having been in jail, HARD WORK elected to do so, he acts as Deck made a settlement out of court. out at sea, in a foreign port, sick EXCUSES For ninetj)^ hours the men work­ Department Delegate, or in any in hospital, or proof of having re­ Before the final action was 3. We recommend the follow­ tired their book prior to the ed with their bare hands and other capacity. taken on the beef with Water­ improvised tools to shift the cargo ing excuses serve as the basis for strike vote. Thomas King's only boast is man, Jack took a ship out, so if back. Sometimes a sudden lurch that he is the best bridge player clearing men: he gets this Log he will be happy Signed by: of the ship would undo all that in the merchant marine, and that a. Proof of illness or disability, to learn that there is a check for Ed Bender they had been able to accomplish. he is ready to take on all chall­ in the form of a hospital dis­ him waiting at his lawyer's of­ Benny Goodman charge or notarized doctor's cer­ No one slept. Only cold food engers at any time. So that's fice, and rumor has it that it is Paul Parsons tificate covering the strike per­ was available, but even this had something for other bridge play­ well in the neighborhood of 500 iod. John C. Calhoun to be taken on the run. Finally ing Seafarers to think about. smackers. one person be retained to keep up recoi-ds and correspondence for an additional ninety days. This person also to be empower' ed to clear individuals who are entitled to such clearances. In the event of a question, a .special committee should be elected off the floor to hear the facts of the case.' Following are the recommendations submitted by the 194C Gen­ eral Strike Clearance Committee, Headquarters pranch; Thomas W' King Tale For Seamen, With Moral For Bucko Skippers �-•gt. ' • THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 20, 1946 Toledo Agent Gives Lowdown On The LSU Spurt Expected In New York After New Year By HENRY CHAPPELL By JOE ALGINA TOLEDO — At this time wish to repeat a statement which appeared in several of my Log articles regarding the fact that the NMU is a front for the Com­ munist Party. However, it was not my inten­ tion to create the thought in the minds of anyone that all NMU members are communists. The statement refers to the high of­ ficials of the NMU, a number of minor ones, and their stooges. These individuals throw thenweight around at meetings and in the discussion lof vital union matters out of all proportion to their actual numbers, and force the NMU members to abide by their decisions with threats of bodily harm, expulsion or fines. Most NMU rank and filers are good concientious union men who lack real leadership, and who in mar.^/- instances are just now awakening to the fact that their phony leadership is only interest­ ed in promoting political lines for the party. This is proven by the fact that many NMU mem­ bers are continually turning to the Seafarers where they know that they have a voice and vote on all issues. Any Lakes sailor considering the joining of a union should dis­ miss the Lake Seamens Union without the usual grain of salt. This outfit is not even worthy of mentioning whenever and wher­ ever unions are discussed. Standard California Has Last Word In Tankers: Semi-Private Foc'sles« And Hot And Cold Radar After furnishing enough men to crew up the SB R. G. Follis, Standard Oil of California (above), Marcus Hook reports that there aren't enough men on the beach to crew a rowboat, small size. The SIU and the SUP worked together on this ship so that enough men were avail­ able in all Departments. Thanks to the fact that Mr. J. H. Echeron, manager of the Marine De­ partment of Standard Oil of California, has not forgotten that he was once a seaman himself, the Follis has been outfitted with all the latest conveniences for the crew. Mike Kerney, S. O. East Coast Rep. stands left of Blackie Cardullo, Marcus Hook Port Agent, and Captain Sullivan, Skipper of the ship and a real oldtimer, himself, is right in the middle of the front row. LOWDOWN ON LSU By BLACKIE CARDULLO Here's the real score on the Lake Seamens Union: It is financed and controlled by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Com­ pany. LSU officials are not elected by the membership, but appointed by the higher up of­ ficials of the Company. No one represents the membership ashore except the Company attornej's. The LSU is not affiliated with any other labor organization, and would not have outside support in the event of a labor dispute. In fact, the only purpose this phony outfit has for existing is to retard the movements of the only real sailors union on the Great Lakes, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union — AFL. The SIU has the. best contracts, wages, and working conditions. All of our gains have been won by collective bargaining negotia­ tions between the Union and the companies, not handed to us on a silver platter as is the case with the LSU when they finally get what the SIU has already won. As far as the legal aspects of unionism, the SIU is active, too. But, we're only active where the seamen are actually concerned, such as securing passage of bet­ ter unemployment insurance' laws and other favorable laws in re­ gard to the safety of seamen and the bettering of living conditions both ashore and at sea. This fall, if an SIU organizer fails to contact you aboard ship, be sure to come up to the SIU Hall and find out about joining the Seafarers. It's the only union of sailors run by sailors for the good of sailors, and where every member is consulted on all mat­ ters. Don't forget, in Toledo the SIU is located at «615 Summit St. Phone number: Ga. 2112. Page Seven MARCUS HOOK — We have quite a busy week in this port. What with shipping men to or­ ganized and unorganized ships, we haven't enough men on the beach to crew up a rowboat. The last ship .to crew up was the R. G. Follis, the sister ship of the Bryant, both of them the newest additions to the fleet of Standard Oil of California. The Follis was ready to make her maiden voyage, and the SUP worked together with us to get her crewed up before she took off. HE REMEMBERS This ship is the last word in comfort and safety devices. There are only two men to a room, hot and cold running water in each room, big closets, table lamps, and writing desks in the crew's lounge. Besides that, the ship is equipped with radar; the only ship in the merchant marine so outfitted. * The credit for these conditions seen talking to an SIU Organizer. Every now and then one of the stooges will get fired, and then he comes running to the Union Hall to tell us about the dirty deal received, and how phony the company is. They ask us how they can join the SIU, and they seem surprised when we give them a short and sweet answer. The newspapers have really been funny lately. The column­ ists like Westbrook Pegler and Drew Pearson try to figure out what is going on in the minds of labor leaders, and then they hurry to get it into print. Most of the time they come up with wrong information, or else they figure things out backwards. But that doesn't stop them from trying again the next day. They should round up all those columnists, put them in a bag, SUN OIL GESTAPO and then shake the bag real hard. Organizing Sun Oil is still a If they could get one good brain game of hide and seek. The com­ out of the whole bunch, I would pany stooges still report anyone be very much suprised. goes to Mr. J. H. Echeron, mana­ ger of the Marine Department of the Standard Oil of California. He is an oldtime seaman who once worked under lousy condi­ tions. He has done everything to make this ship a sailor's drearn, and no expense has been spared. In all this he has been assisted by Mike Kerney, who is the East Co,ast representative of the Com­ pany. The Skipper of the Follis, Cap­ tain Sullivan, is an oldtimer who has been going to sea since he was twelve years old. He knew Andy Furuseth well, and he never forgets that he used to be an unlicensed seaman him­ self. He instructs the Delegates to bring the beefs to him as soon as they occur, and then he goes to bat to settle them immediately. The Patrolman Says: Fault Of The Crew NE'W YORK — It has been brought to my attention that fre­ quently vessels in port with skeleton crews aboard are feed­ ing two messroom service while the Steward Department has a complement of only Chief Stew­ ard, Chief Cook, one Crew Mossman, and one Saloon Messman, a total of fom-. men or man. It is the practice of the Union when a ship is main­ taining a skeleton crew to have no less than five men working in the Steward's Department. NOTHING GAINED In the Agreement, Section 17(b) of the Steward's Department working rules, it states that no division of overtime will be made when there is a skeleton crew aboard, so it is only sensible and proper that an additional man or men be called out from the Hall as no one is going to receive ex­ tra money for the work, done. An example of this I found on a victory ship I visited recently, where I found 18 crewmembers aboard and a Steward Depart­ ment of four. This, I must say, is not the fault of the company, We don't want to go back 20 but the fault of the crew for not calling the Hall for additional years to the days when the feed­ ing was done by one man in the galley, so when on a ship that is carrying a skeleton crew make sure that there are at least five men in the galley. If not, notify the Hall at once; don't wait for two or three weeks before mak­ ing your beef. Remember that even though the company furnishes bread, pie, and cake during these periods, the cook will still need a galley man to clean the galley, wash pots, peel potatoes, and go to the ice box. The men are here at the Hall waiting for those jobs so don't be afraid to call for them. Claude Fisher NEW YORK —After a fewweeks of activity, shipping haal sort of slackened down, but wd I expect a spurt after the first of::! the new year. A lot of companiea i are prepared to expand their act- 1 ivities at that time, and as a re- || suit we should be plenty busy. Right now things are going ;J along smoothly, with all hands | being kept busy, but there are i just not enough jobs on the board| for all men on the beach. Of course, nobody has to wait on the beach too long, but it I will be good to have jobs avail­ able immediately when a man 1 comes off a .ship. We paid off the Ran some Moore, Alcoa, last week and ran into a bit of trouble. There were 800 hours overtime in dispute, | and it looked for a while as though the company was prepar­ ed to fight it out if it took aH winter. Ray Gonzales and Salvatore | Colls were the Patrolmen and they finally convinced the com­ pany that it would be smarter to pay the overtime than to have the ship tied up until the dispute was settled. CONTACTS CLEAR On and off we have these little | tiffs with the various companies; All of them could be avoided if the contracts were clearly read by the licensed officers and by the Company Agents. What consti­ tutes overtime is clearly explain­ ed, and when a seaman enters overtime on the sheet, it is irsually legitimate. Fighting this overtime only inakes for bad feeling between the crew and the company. Besides that it holds up the payoff, and that is important. So here's hop­ ing that all companies get on the ball and study the contracts. The National Association of Manufacturers just had a con­ vention, and I'm willing to bet that the most important subject they discussed was what to do about labor. CRY BABIES The news stories that came out of the convention showed that thej- are all in favor of repressive legislation against labor, legis­ lation that would rob labor of every gain made in the past twenty-five years. They didn't say a word about restricting management, in fact they cried about how employers have taken an awful licking be­ cause of labor's gains. Well, if it didn't prove any­ thing else, it proved that big busi­ ness is really on the war path against labor, and that labor- bet­ ter dig in and prepare for a long fight. Otherwise we may lose more than we can gain back in the next fifty years. ' i �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Friday, December 20, 1946 There Are Happy Days In Boston As Shipping, Business Pick Up OFF THE ROCKS NOW By JOHN MOGAN - ••••ii:^:'--. d ^ ' .<v ' ' . n - •• < - < , < • -X This is the SS Fairisle. Waterman Steamship Company, which is now on a regular Far East run. This picture was sent in by the Baltimore Branch. Incidentally. 26 seamen have entered salvage claims in Federal Court in Baltimore, contending that their volunteer efforts saved the Fairisle from destruction on reefs off the coeist of India a few months ago. They have asked that the cargo of the vessel be sold and the proceeds turned over to them as "compensation for their valuable service." The Waterman Steamship Company has filed a notice of intention to fight the claim. BOSTON—The time has finally arrived when it is possible to say that shipping and business in this Branch has made a turn for the better. The Niantic Victory, Simmons Victory, B e r e a Victory, and Abram Clark were crewed up completely. These vessels are all owned by Waterman, and all but the Bera Victory were just re­ cently acquired. In addition, there were quite a few jobs on the Falmouth (East­ ern) and on the Newberg (Decon-' hill tanker), which paid , off here along with the Falmouth. Also paying off and crewing up here last week was the Trinidad Head, a Moran tug. All of which contributed to the busiest week we've had since the end of the strike. With these fast sales and real­ locations of ships these days, we Bring Your Own Fooii With You When You Ship With The LSU By WILLIAM STEVENSON DETROIT — Old man winter for they v/ere only served twice has yet to appear in full force on j a week,_ once hard boiled, and once cooked to order. the Great Lakes but, with the ex­ Butter was out of reach for ception of a few stragglers, most the poor company, so the Steward ships have already found their was required to make his own winter berths, not waiting until with oleo and butter fat. The rJiught in a freeze before running fellows told me it had the ap­ for a dock. pearance of cheese but that was Some of the SIU ships are lay- all. ing-up here in Detroit, and their CONTRACT POOR crews have been coming to the Hall regularly after working Remember all this on a union • hours to pick up their mail and contracted ship. (Lake Seamen's the latest issues of the Seeifarers Union alias Cleveland Cliffs Com­ Log. pany) Somehow the contract neg­ Naturally, most of the men lected to be specific about work­ who come in are off SIU ships, ing hours, a little matter which but the other day we were visited was no doubt overlooked during by two SIU members who layed- negotiations, for the Deck Crew tip one of the Cleveland Cliffs worked eight hours a day, in a ships. This is the outfit which manner split up to suit the officsponsors, and has a contract with ers. the Lake Seamen's Union. Night or day; Saturdays, Sun­ days, or Holidays, it. made no difLSU TALE ference to the LSU contract. It is well worth repeating some Everyone knows that in the •f the tales they told me regard­ SIU contracts there is no unnec­ ing this contract, and just how essary work after 5 p.m. or be­ much good it is to the men in fore 8 a.m., and no unnecessary the Lake Seamen's Union. work on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, or holidays without the In command of the ship, the payment of overtime. The LSU SS Grand Isle, was Captain boys can claim only payment of Brytz who acted as though he bad a military crew aboard, for overtime for Sunday work. The SIU men who told me when receiving their pay the crew had to stand at attention, no these facts said that many of the smoking, no talking, in fact men were fed up with the way things are operated on the LSU everything except salute. If the crewmembers didn't sign ships, and would welcome the their pay receipt when he placed SIU. Well, they will have their it on his deck they were repri­ opportunity for these conditions are what we are out to eliminate manded. Naturally the feUows told me when our organizational drive opens in the spring. about the-feeding aboard ship. Just a P.S. to Gust W. Schultz. There is mail for you here at the Detroit Hall. Drop us a card no­ tifying us where you w ant it sent. Duty To Vote and, as could be expected, it was rough. It seems that the company thinks eggs are too expensive. It is your Union duty to vote for officials for 1947. The SIU is only as strong as the membership, so make your Union strong by taking an interest in its activities. You can vote in any SIU Hall until December 31. 1946. Don't delay; do it today. By JOE VOLPIAN The more members our Union sets forth the time and place has, the more powerful we be- •'here the election is to be held come. In order to recuit members, nd gives what is called the 'eligibility date". This means we have to have more ships to hat only those persons who are give these new members jobs, so on the Company payroll as of a that they would not cut out certain date are entitled to vote. any of the old members from After the ballots are cast, they working. Getting ships is not just a question of going aboard are certified by the National and asking men to join our union. Labor Relations Board represent­ ative and the Union's observers It is much more than that. When the decision is made to and are then sealed and sent organize a ship or a Company, we through the mail to the office send our organizers either aboard v.'here the election originated, the vessel or if they can't get When the voting is completed, aboard, we stand at the gates the ballots, are opened by the and button-hole every member National Labor Relations Board of the crew. We teU them the held representative in the presmerits of becoming a Union mem- ence of all the interested parties her and especially the value of the votes are either counted joining the SIU. We convince or challenged by either side. him by showing that we have If the votes that are counted done much more for seamen than are enough to give either union any other union. a clear majority of all the votes There are so many arguments cast, then that union is certified we can use that it would take up as a bargaining agent. However, more than this paper to set them if the challenged votes are enough all forth. After a man has been to prevent that, then an investiconvinced that we are the best gation must be made as to the union, he signs a pledge card, in j validity of the challenges, which he promises to vote for the j This is usually done by an inSIU. After a sufficient number formal conference between the of pledge cards are obtained, we unions which are interested, the then notify the vessel's owner; Company and a local Field Exthat we represent a majority of aminer for the National Labor the seamen aboaid their ships Relations Board, and reque.st that they meet with conference the parties us to arrange a contract. together either to waive their challenges or agree that the NO CONSENT challenges shall not be counted. In most cases the Company re- then those challenges which are fuses and it is tlien necessary to waived, are counted and if either present a petition to the local • union then has a clear majority National Labor Relations Board, of the ballots cast, it is certified requesting that an election be ^ as the bargaining agent. Those held to determine a bargaining' challenges which are upheld are agent for the unlicensed person-! not deemed to be valid votes and nel working the ships of the Com- j they are not counted in the list of pany. All other unions lyho elegible votes cast. might have an interest in the In other words, if 1,000 votes outcome of the election are then were cast without any challenges, notified. In due tinae if we prove either union would have to get that we have enough pledges, an 501 votes to win the election. election is ordered by the Nati­ However, if out of 1,000 votes onal Labor Relations. Board in cast 200 votes were challenged Washington.. ' and darned invalid, then theThe order of election usually winning union would have to get also crewed up a West Coast ship in error. One of our agents, who has occasion very often to order men from us, mistakenly ordered a full crew for the SS Cardinal Gibbons, formerly NMU. We crewed her up all right (it was a hurry-up job) and then she turned out to be a West Coast ship, with only the deck crew supposed to come from here. Unfortunately, foreign articles were being signed as soon as the crew got aboard, so that by the time the situation was clarified the entire crew was on articles and underway. A good proportion of our book members, at least all of those who wanted to ship, made jobs during the week. Toward the end of the week, however, there were jobs going begging—with plenty of book and tripcard men still iround — which necessitated the ssuance of a couple of permits, IS time did not permit of conlactng New York for the men. Some members are inclined to .-esent seeing a permit issued .hcse days, and wisely; but these !ame members are perhaps standng around passing up jobs when t does happen. Still, the holidays are coming up, and fast, and this doubtless -las its effect on the job situation. MERRY CHRISTMAS We have been getting an aver­ age of 300 members at our meet­ ings in recent months, and some pretty good sessions they were, too. Now, though, with over 150 -ASSOO/OA TervoutM! members shipped, the next meet­ ing will seem like a Sunday school affair in contrast. Incidentally, voting this year was much better than the aver­ age for previous years; but has now slowed down to a walk. Well, it is hoped that future re­ ports from Boston will continue to be as favorable as this one in­ sofar as business and shipping is concerned. But now to end this one—by sending to all members everywhere holiday greetings, wishing one and all a Merry Christmas and a, Happy and Prosperous New Year. a total of 401 votes-to win the election. However, if the chal­ lenged votes would make a differ­ ence in the final outcome of the election, then the Field Examiner investigates the challenges and submits his report to the Regional Director of the National JjabcHRelations Board, who then rules whether or not the challenged votes should be counted or dis­ regarded. We shall continue this article at a later date, but in the mean­ time every SIU man should be ah organizer because after all, who knows best what benefits can be gained from joining our Union than an SIU man; • �THE SEAFAHERS LOG Friday, December 20, 1946 Page Nine FAREWELL TO THE CAPE PILLAR Last Ship Of Year Clears Duluth; Expect A6 Shortage To Continue NO NEWS?? Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: CHARLESTON By E. NORDAAS DULUTH —The last ship of the 1946 season on the Great Lakes has cleared the Lake Sup­ erior port of Duluth. Only a handful of seamen are around the Hall taking care of odds and ends before they leave for their homes to await the reopening of shipping in the spring. With the season closed, the Lakes seamen are taking a long rest which they all desei-ve, for no one but the Lakes seamen know how tiresome it can beI come plying the great inland waterways from spring to fall. As a rule, they spend only an average of four hours in any port, and after a while a milk run begins to get pretty monoton­ ous. The long winter rest will put new vigor in the boys and they will bounce back ready to knock out another season when the flowers bloom in the spring. AB SHORTAGE Unlike reports we receive here concerning the shipping in the deep sea ports, we have had a real shortage of AB's throughout the entire 1946 season. At times the shortage was so great that we had to let ships sail with as many as four vacan­ cies among the AB's. . It was a shame that these jobs could not bo filled and now is a good time to get ready for next season so there will not be a re­ peat of this. I suggest to all Ordinary Sea­ men, who have enough sailing time and believe they can qualifj', to go after an AB ticket. There is every reason to believe that the coming season will pro­ duce the same shortage of AB's, occured when the boom was used where there were men on the docks who could have taken the lines. Another cause of accidents is open bunker hatches. On many ships they are left open the whole season, and when firemen or coalpassers come on deck at night to turn the ventilators they can easily fall in the bunkers. The open hatch is unnecessary and should be eliminated. There is no sense in taking unnecessary risks which may mean perman­ ent crippling or death to a sea­ man. Although the season is at an end in Duluth, membership meet­ ings will still be held at the Dul­ uth Hall every first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. PORT ARTHUR HOUSTON NORFOLK JACKSONVILLE MOBILE GALVESTON CORPUS CHRISTl TAMPA This well known ship, the MV Cape Pillar, is being sold and will leave the SlU-contracted fleet. Members of the crew say that they hope the vessel is sold to the Norwegian Government rather than to Lykes Brothers. Their reasoning is that they dont want to see the NMU "crumb up the ship after the SIU men worked so hard to make her a home." Above are pictured some members of the crew. The deadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday preceeding publica­ tion. While every effort ^ill be made to use in the current issue material received after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. So play safe—send your copy in on time. X Ships That Pass in The Night Don't Think Much Of Operators By LOUIS COFFIN bj- that SIU crew I can't see their beef. As a matter of fact, they ought to be pretty thankful that I'm an SIU ship." Second Ship: "Well glory be. Sister, I'm a SIU wagon, too, and my owners have the same line of crap as youis. If we weren't passing each other in the night, but in the daytime where every­ one could see us, I'll bet they would say that we were the best The Cape Pillar Engine Department takes time out to pose looking ships afloat." for a picture. They, too, are sorry that the ship is being sold. First Ship; 'T .agree with you, They worked hard, and the Pillar had a reputation as a clean and not only that, cur owners ship. Left to right, E. Delaurentiss, F, Dombouki, W. Fagan, should be thankful that we are J. Borek, F. Bose, A. Ruscetoki, R. Marsh, H. Rolen, and W. Sin­ under SIU contract. I had the clair. They made the slogan "An SIU Ship Is A Clean Ship" misfortune of colliding with a come true. NMU ship, and it took my SIU crew a long time to get that vile wea.iPVou'RE smell off of me. Well, sis, so (S0l>/STDSMA>kHAl AnVBooy... . long, and I hope we'U meet again some time in the future." ship to do the actual work, but Second Ship: "So long, be see­ Rules Are Rules to see that the departments ai-e ing you—and as the SIU boys NEW YORK — During the past •vvell taken care of. Fii'st Ship: "Hello, there. Where say, 'steady as she goes.'" week 1 have covered several SIU | So remember the Steward is are you bound for, and what are ships and can honestly say that the one who assigns in food, linen, you carrying?" all ships were 100 percent ship- ^ork, etc., and the Patrolman Second Ship: "Hello, and may shape in all three depax-tments. has nothing to do with the StewI ask you the same question?" The only headache that is ard's job. First Ship: "Well, I'm heading plaguing the Patrolmen at the It is also important that when east with a general load. How present is in the bellyrobbing de- a man is dispatched from the partmeiit in regards to the plac- Hall to a job he must report and any Ordinary who believes about you?" Second Ship: "I'm heading he can qualify should not hesi­ The coal strike produced its ing of men. For example, when aboard the ship with his gear the Steward divides up the work, ready to work as per the shipwest with grain." tate to go after it. expected quota of i-epercussipns. trying to place the men to the ping rules. I would like to im­ The procedure only takes a day First Ship: "Say, your owners or two for both lifeboat and AB must be making quite a profit on A South Carolina municipal offi­ best of his ability so that, no man press on the minds of the Broth­ cial nominated John IT. Lewis as would be burdened with too ers, chiefly the tripcardex's and ticket, and the dividend in in­ your load." creased wages and abundant jobs Second Ship: "You wouldn't the man who made the year's out­ much work, he finds that he has permitmen. the necessiey of read­ is well worth the small bit of standing contribution to smoke a hard time getting the men to ing their shipping rules. co-opei-ate. The time is past when we can trouble. Any Ordinary who goes elimination. A CIO union in Buf­ The men, it is i-eporled, want abuse the rule, and evei-y Broth­ after his AB ticket will not reg­ KNiwi-ASHiP falo, N. Y., proposed Lewis fox- the Union 1-epre.sentatives to go er should coopei-ate and obey ret it in the spring when the call TVAT TALKS! President in 1948 on a "labor out to the ship and set up the this part of the shipping rules. goes out for AB's. party" ticket. In another place work for tlxem, instead of ac­ SAFETY FIRST AGAIN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED the miners went on strike against cepting their assignments fi-om During the war the accent was Aboai-d the George Washington, the Steward. on speed and more speed, with a mine they owned themselves. Alcoa Steamship Company, on STEWARD IS HEAD everything being sacrificed to in­ December 4, Chef BenjaminBut all this fades into insigni­ All brothers in the SIU should Bailey, celebrated his 66th birth­ sure the victory. Among the cas­ ficance in the light of a x-eport realize that the Stewai'd is the ualties was the observance of from Cambria, 111., where a miner head of his department, and in day. safety rules. Well, the war is Pop Bailey, who is no stranger announced that his 13 hens stop­ his hands x'est all x-esponsibilities over and the Safety First signs to shipping companies or seamen, ped laying eggs on the day the for the department. on board shTps should again be has spent 52 of his 66 yeaxs sail­ strike started and didn't x-esume He was not placed aboard the ing the seas and whipping up observed for what they stand for. until the day the walkout ended. A couple of safety measures casty delicacies for the palates THAT is union solidarity with a think so from hearing them talk. which have been neglected dur­ of the crews he has sailed- with. vengeance. And proof, too, that ing the war years, should be ob­ They keep moaning that they are Since 1895, when Pop went to all hens aren't dumb clucks. losing money every trip as it served in the future. sea to earn his living, he has been costs too much to operate." First, the use of the landing If you are on coastwise ar­ respected by all seamen and no First Ship: "Yeah, my owners boom should be eliminated. There ticles, give the head of your one has ever had a bad woxd to talk the same way, and it seems is no reason why it should be used Department 24 hours notice say abouL him. as men from the various docks to me that the x-eason my owners before arriving in port if you So we wish a belated "happy can catch the lines upon an-ival are squawking is because they wish to payoff. This will pre­ birthday" to Pop Bailey from the and let them go upon departure. have to pay a decent living wage vent any trouble when the New York Jlgent and all his ship reaches port. Only on rare occasions should to their crews. fi-iends around the Hall. it be used. Many accidents have "The way I'm being kept up William Hamilton • ( You've often heard the expres­ sion, "like ships that pass in the night," but have you ever won­ dered whether these ships are embodied with souls and are able to communicate with one an­ other? I have, and so while thinking about it the other night I got to wondering what their conversation would be like, and what they would discuss, should they meet. I sat back in mj' chair and closed my eyes trying hard to visualize such a meeting, when to my mind came the familiar sound of a ship plowing forward through the seas in the calm of the night, and just off tlie star­ board bow came the equally familiar sound of a ship passing in the opposite direction. To my sensitive ears it seemed that I could hear the following conver­ sation: .•J ••i'A The Patrolmen Say... Soft Coal Smoke Gets in Our Eyes •M S'i TANKERMEN 1^ • ' '^1 jmMP �Pago Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 20, 1946 SHIPS' MIMOTES AMD MEWS Crew Calls Meredith A 'Fit Home A^t Sea' Heat Has Mohican Men On War-Path According to the books, we've heard the last of the Mohicans. But there's one Mohican from which the last has not been heard. More specifically, the reference is to the Cape Mohican of the Bull line tribe, and the lads aboard her were war-whooping it up without reservation at a re­ cent shipboard meeting. The minutes report that the sturdy band were making a vain stand against the heat elements—in one form or another—and they urged that the massacre be called to a halt. During the 10 a, m. break for coffee, Iwo men of the Mere­ dith Victory crew relax by trying to outwit each other at a game of checkers while a third Seafarer looks on. The objective which all good SIU crews strive for aboard ship —that of making their vessel a fit home at sea—was accomplish­ ed by the worthy crew members of the SS Meredith Victory on the voyage that wound up in Norfolk last week. Votes of thanks for cooperation went to the Steward department, the master and his staff. There were no major beefs. Those that came up during the trip were satisfac­ torily settled at the payoff. The lads worked hard to make the voyage a pleasant one. The officers did likewise, the crew said, and at the final shipboard meeting on Dec. 4, the crew ap­ proved a statement drawn up by Walter Cressman, Engine Depart­ ment Delegate; John Papa, Deck I Delegate; James Doris, Steward CARBON CONDITIONING For one thing the air condi­ tioning system aboard the Cape Mohican, which makes tropical runs, is in dire need of repair. The minutes point out that the equipment's insides are full of carbon, with the result that in­ stead of getting fresh clean air. the men are getting mixed doses of air and carbon gas expelled from the unit. In an open discussion it was claimed that the Cape Mohican "is the hottest ship running south." It has been necessary for the crew to seek relief by sleep­ ing in cots placed out on deck. But this has posed another prob­ lem—the hot southern sun scor­ ches the men and the heavy rains soak them up. For protection against the elements it was un­ animously recommended that a canvas cover be put up on the poop deck to provide shelter. HOT STUFF The Mohican men had still another steaming complaint stem­ ming from a crazy shower sys­ tem. Both taps—the hot and cold —give off hot water only, and then it only dribbles. And, very correctly too, they want to be able to feel cool water when they turn on the tap marked "cold." A motion passed unanimously call­ ing for repair of the system whereby the hot and cold water can be adjusted to the satisfac­ tion of the man in the shower. Other matters of lesser impor­ tance getting ~ attention at the meeting were the medicine chest, into which an inspection was or­ dered; the shifting of watches on every trip, and the leaving of mess gear at various parts of the ship. \nr The Meredith lies alongside dock in Rotterdam after unloading some of her cargo. These pictures were taken by Brother Parker, a member of the ship's crew. Foaming Crew Works Up A Strong Lather Over Soap Shortage On William Johnson The lads of the SS William Johnson were worked up in a neat lather when they answered a call to attend a special meeting aboard the vessel at Quebec, Canada. The cause of the foam­ ing was the serious shortage of supplies with soap drawing the fattest complaints. The Bull line ship is outward bound on a long trip, possibly six or seven months, and in view of the supply problem the prospects for a happy voyage are none too happy, the minutes reveal. Two departments are bearing the brunt of the situation, and the third department is doing its best to keep all hands clean. The Engine department, the minutes point out, has no soap, no matches and a host of other things essential to a Seafarer's well-being at sea. The situation in the Deck department "is just as bad." The men in these two departments have, therefore, been reduced to "bumming soap and matches from the Steward department." And this state of affairs has everybody bursting bubbles, be­ cause the bellyrobbing bunch have little enough for themselves as it is. But they are willing to share it, in true-blue style, with their less fortunate Brothers un­ til reinforcements can be procur- '•©li ed. The department delegates reported to the meeting that they had gone to see the Skipper about the shortage. All he had to say was: "We have ordered all supplies." Three weeks after this statement the shortage was still shorter. How well-bollaxed up the situ­ ation is can be understood easily from the following portion of the minutes: GET TOGETHER BOYS "The First Assistant makes out a requisition for supplies, but when the Chief Engineer sees it he cuts it down to nothing." Other supplies were discussed in order of their importance with cigarettes getting a big blow. In­ vestigation into medical supplies revealed an ample stock, the new purser having procured every­ thing needed. All hands approved a motion recomqiending that the messhall and recreation room be kept spot­ less at all times. One department is to be assigned each week to cleaning of the recreation room. J. J. Bluitt, secretary of the meeting which was chaired, by Brother Fox, added to the min­ utes a request for a copy of the new agreement. It isn't hard to see why. Delegate, and W. LaChance, re­ cording secretary, expressing j thanks for the officers' contribu-1 tion to the trip. CREW STATEMENT The statement received by the | Log with the ship's niinules, fol­ lows: "It was the unanimous voice of • the entire crew, and made part of the minutes of a joint meeting held this date, that the Master of j the Meredith Victory, John Tryg, and his entire staff be given i a vote of thanks for making this j voyage, BC 102, to Antwerp and Rotterdam a most pleasant one. "Anyone sailing with this Mas­ ter will find, as we have, that he has been more than fair in his consideration of the crew. Mer6 words are inadequate to properly express the word master in this instance. Suffice it to say, this .ship is a home and rates a men­ tion in the Log." Any vessel which makes a trip, lauded by all hands as being en­ tirely satisfactory and "pleas­ ant," as did the Meredith Victory, certainly does rate a mention in the Log. The fact that crew had praise for the voyage, however, should not be construed as meaning the crew didn't make demands for improvement of conditions. RUSTY WATER At the membership meeting the crew voted to have the de­ partment delegate speak to the Chief Engineer about "a positive and permanent remedy" for the fresh water tanks. The water had been coming from the tanks odor­ ous and rusty. Not without humorous implica­ tions was a suggestion made by a Brother who, if he doesn't like to dine in class, at least has cer­ tain dining room standards. He proposed that crew members wear at least a "Tee" shirt at mealtime. "The sight of a hairy chest isn't very appetizing," he said. And all hands agreed. COOPERATION Sample of the type of coopera­ tion and willingness to please that was so universal on the Meredith is brought out in the section of the minutes dealing with the night lunch. On several occasions, the minutes say, the twelve-to-four watch found ng night lunch and sometimes very little. At the meeting, the Steward replied that he had not been in­ formed of the situation and that he was amply prepared for night lunches. Obviously annoyed with the condition, he vigorously stat­ ed to those present that from "now on there will be adequate night lunches." Other matters settled at the meeting were of a routine nature and included improvement of messroom conditions, various re­ pairs, cleanliness and courtesy. Following one minute of sil­ ence observed in memory of de­ parted Seafarers, the meeting ad­ journed. The meeting was chaired by Brother McErlane with LaChance doing the recording. �» Friday. December. 20. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings POWELLTON SEAM, Aug. 25—Chairman Kerester;. Secre­ tary McLane. All delegates re­ port smooth sailing in their re­ spective departments. Motion carried that funds be taken from ship's treasury to pay delegate's union dues for one month. To' be eligible, delegate must serve in that position for one month. Decision was made for each department to paint their own quarters. Only mem­ bers of the Steward Depart­ ment to be admitted to the Steward Department storerooms. One crewmember fined $10.00 for creating a drunken disturbance. This to serve as warning to all other members. Under no circumstances shall the Captain be awakened in regards to night lunches. One minute of silence observed for our departed Brothers. X t % (Name of ship not given), Nov. 24 — Chairman Hurbert: Secretary William Jenkins. Delegeites reported everything okay. Motion carried that all union influence be used against slopchest and see that crews have proper warm clothing and toothpaste before sailing. Mo­ tion carried that ship be prop­ erly stored three days before signing articles. Motion car­ ried that the three delegates and Union officials hold meet­ ing. XXX Cape Horn Crew Does A Good Job First-rate success was reported resulting from a Cape Horn membership meeting held at sea recently. All suggestions and recommendations for improve­ ments of conditions and facilities which were made at the routine meeting have been put into ef­ fect, according to Brother Philip Vandel, recording-secretary. Motions carried unanimously, and which subsequently led to the correction of conditions, fol­ low; That faulty drain system in deck department shower be re­ paired; that proper lighting be installed in pasageway adjacent to Steward and Engine depart­ ments' showers; that laundry and recreation room be cleaned by the three departments on ro­ tating basis. Ealph. Stein chaired the meet­ ing. » ft MARQUETTE VICTORY. (Isthmian) July 28 — Chairman Jones; Secretary Frank Dam. Discussion about the Jr. En­ gineer having to clean their rooms as the wipers did not have the time to do it. Old Business: Motion was carriedi to have the crewmembers clean up the messhall at coffee lime and at night, put away the books, etc.. to leave it clean for the following watch. New Business: Motion carried to have shorts or undershirts worn in the messhall. Motion carried to have the crew dele­ gates for the next trip check the slopchest before leaving port, because of the fact that there was not enough supplies for more than half of unlicen­ sed personnel since the officers purchased everything they wanted ahead of lime. AH:M/*MV'STHE Hooe I'VE sretJT WifH i ft ft MEREDITH VICTORY. Sept. 22^Chairman G. Garcia: Sec­ retary W. LaChance. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that the members doing all the griping and kicking because they think the Steweurd is not qualiiied for the job. draw up charges, and turn them in at the first port along with their own book numbers. . Furthermore, said Steward to be tried by a shoreside Steward Department com­ mittee. who, if they find him guilty will place him in the 99 year club, and if he is found innocent then the signers of the charges will be placed in the 99 year club as agitators while said Steward to return to the ship. Subject of eleven men of the Steward's Department us­ ing one shower. By mutual consent it was arranged to use one of the Engineer's showers and head to be kept clean as per agreement. Due to the fact that personal property was found missing while tied along­ side of dock, the question of keys to the rooms tO' be brought immediately to the attention of the Captain or Engineer. Dis­ cussion was made about the grade of flour and type of menus made up. ft ft ft DANIEL WILLARD. Aug. 11 —Chairman W. W. Allred: Sec­ retary S. D. Laney. Good and Welfare: The Delegates were asked to check the Purser's copy of overtime to see that his copy and the crew's overtime correspond. The Purser was told that both sheets would be checked by the boarding Pa­ trolman. Motion was carried to leave the beef about carrying trash from the chill box to the Patrolman to see if it's payable overtime. Suggestion was made to ask the tripcard men to pay at least half of the assessments and dues up to the present month. A talk was made by NMU brother Hayle who com­ plimented the SIU crew by the way he has been treated and said that if any SIU man hap­ pens to be on one of the NMU ships that he would get as good treatment in return. ft ft ft STEELORE. Aug. 6—Chair­ man Robert Humphrey: Sec­ retary Fletcher Bray. Steward Delegate discussed the manning scale for his department and the need for a galley man. Deck Delegate spoke on the proper procedure for securing better living conditions aboard. Motion carried to have the dele­ gates prepare a list of rules and regulations and submit it to the crew subject to approval. Re­ pair list drawn up including fumigation of the ship, repair of toilets, conversion of spare messhall to library and recrea­ tion room tor the crew and painting and repair ol the Nayy washroom to make it usable for crew. Page Eleven SEAFARER SAM SAYS FOLONSBEE. Nov. 21 — Chairman George Shaughnessy: Secretary James W h a 1 e n . Everythink okay. No discus­ sions. Motion made to go into Good and Welfare. Light fix­ ture to be fixed in 8-12 sea­ men's room. 2nd Cook asks why he is being taken off. Oiler Thompson explaining that the Union rules state that tripcard members are allowed on one round trip or 80 days. It was agreed thed all tripcard mem­ bers having been on 60 days or more would pay off at first port in. the U. S. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. STILL HAVE TIME ^To GET VouR CLEARANCE CARD. ft ft ft MV FIRE ISLAND. Oct. 30 —Chairman M. C. Foster: Sec­ retary L. B. Clyde. Special meeting. Steward Department delegate reported sick man. After discussion with Captain it was cirarnged to put man in hands of CG off Key West to be hospitalized. New Business: Motion carried that upon ar­ rival at first port all delegates contact SIU official for purpose of clearance of this non-rescue trip during the MM&P and MEBA strike. Also for informa­ tion regarding transportation back Mobile (crew under im­ pression that rescue trip was phony). Crew in question about no articles and supplement. Mo­ tion carried that all members in all departments stay until beef is settled. ft ft ft Whistle Gets Blow On Follansbee A whistle that can't be heard by the man on "standby" isn't worth the steam it takes to blow it, in the opinion of the crewmembers of the SS B. A. Follans­ bee. Expressing their dissatisfaction with the whistle signal, the Fol­ lansbee boys buzzed for awhile in search of a solution to the situation at a recent shipboard membership meeting. Apparently inspired by the crew's .buzzing, some one sug­ gested that a buzzer be used. The whistle was promptly blown out of existence. Other matters discussed and voetd on at the meeting were re­ pair of toilets, rubber stoppers for sinks in heads, obtaining of new percolator, putting out bet­ ter night lunch, repair of shorted light fixtures in foc'sle and ad­ ding another Wiper to the ship's complement. ft ft ft HELEN, Nov. 28—Chairman Leroy Jackson; Secretary Red Morgan. New Business: A list of needed repairs was drawn up. Request a new speaker be put in crew mess to be con­ nected with the WSA radio in the radio room. Good and Welfare: Discussed the need of another room for the freezers as they have been carried in the hospital in the past. A commit­ tee of three men was appoint­ ed to look over the ship for a suitable place for the freezer. It was agreed to have a book rack built in the messhall and secure a library when the ship gels in. One minute of silence was observed in memory of bur brothers lost at sea during the war. A VOID TROUBLE AMP EMSARRASSMjArr B/SEE­ ING THE STRIKE aEA•RA^JCE COMMITTEE IMTHESIU HALL. CUT and RUN • By HANK This week we're lucky enough to get a fresh turn-c /er of items—which we need now and then—to keep this column from out of the cut-and-dry vein . . . We were talking with big "Red" Hall, (no relation to our Agent, Paul Hall) last week. "Red," who is ftom Tampa, has several brothers who are sailor.s, and he sails in the Steward's Department. He was explaining what a tough trip he hgd last. The ship hit Ras Tanura, Arabia,—the over-boiled desert of a port which is an American Oil town—but the crew was never allowed ashore. Not even to the beach near the dock to pick sea shells or take a fast swim, keeping a watch for sharks . . . Frank Devlin, who was up in Great Lakes, is in town right now. Say, Frank, your pal, Dusan Dei Duisan, nicknamed "Old Chile," left recently in a plane for his home town of Santiago, Chile. Charles McDonald, ex-Norfolk pie-card, just blew into this town with his pal. Brother "Red" Hoy. Brother McDonald says he's going back to that oldjown and anchor in the hospital there for awhile . . . Happy birthday congratulations to Jimmy De Vito—December 18th was the big day . . . And the same happy congratulations to A1 Kerr who had his day last Wednesday— celebrating with his wife and a cake . . . Jimmy Saliba, a lucky guy, just came in from a good four and a half month trip to the Philippines and China. Jimmy's now up in his home town of Boston, counting his few notes and figuring out those Christ­ mas presents. Morris Rosenberg is waiting to ship out, it sems . . . Well, well "Whitey" Jutchess just announced the happy fact that his wife gave birth to a nine pound baby boy. Congratulations, "Pop," and good health all around . . . Electrician Frank Bose and his mustache just blew in from New Orleans where he finished a not-so-good trip to Okinawa ... No sodas, senoritas or .sambas out there, eh Senor Frank? . . . Earl "Snuffy" Smith just came in. Where's j-our pal, James Manning, "Snuffy?" . . . Bud Ray i.s visiting New "York right now. Your pal, Carioca Red, shipped out. Bud. Say Bud, looks like half of the Dclaircs crew is here right now, including A2 Baer, second cook, with his faithful dark mustache. A vole of thanks to the ballotting committee, which con­ sists of: Brother Flannery, who sails the deck; Ed Kelly, the fisherman, and Ralph "Red" McKenzie . . . And of course the same thanks to the Strike Clearance Committeemen who are; Ed Bender, the organizer; John Calhoun; Paul Parsons; Ernesto* Erazo, and Benny Goodman, who did a swell job directing publicity, etc., during our strike . . . Bill Gale, who is a Tampa man, is waiting to see Tampa after eight months of absence . . . George Brown—standing look-out for a ship to South Africa—where he always goes anyway . . . Coffee-drinking Clyde Morgan shipped as Cook on a tanker for nine months ... Thomas Massey, Rebel Melton's best shipmate got married this past July. Congratulations Tommy and where was the shang­ haied honeymoon? . . . The only birthday present Fred "Ski" Sweder got recently was a good ship for more than a month in port. Isn't that right. Brother Duffy, who is his relief fireman . .. Bosun James Scott, is fresh in town, mustache and a case. How's the wife and kid, Bose? �THE SEAFARERS lOG Pago Twelve Friday. December 20, 1946 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Labor At Mercy Of Capital, Politlcans, Brother Says Deu Editor: I' read with interest a letter published in the Log of Nov. 29 written by Louis Goffin in which he complains about the fact that Labor has no friends among the Washington politicans. He there­ fore concludes that Labor has nothing to gain from politics of any kind. Then he contradicts himself by stating that he be­ lieves that " the workers should vote anyway in spite of ail the baloney and false promises thrown at him," adding that he "wouldn't be so naive as to ex­ pect anything to come of it". Brother Goffin correctly rec­ ognizes the fact that the politic­ ians of both the Republican and Democratic parties are direct agents for Big Business, and can­ Navy, law courts, etc. The very laws that labor depends on to establish a legal right to organize, to strike, and to maintain them­ selves in Labor Unions are at the mercy of the politicians in Wash­ ington. Goffin correctly states that we should depend primarily on our organized strength to maintain our conditions. But to allow Big Busine.ss to establish a monopoly on politics is to hand over to the enemies of labor the legal and military means of crusliing the entire trade union movement. LABOR'S WAY OUT The way out is for Labor to organize on the political front just as it has organized on the economic front. If the Trade Unions got together and organized a Labor Party we could run can­ didates who would come directly from the Labor Unions, would be controlled by the Unions and who would use their political power for.the direct benefit of Labor. That would be Labor politics and be as different from the Big Business politics of the Republi­ can and Democratic parties as a fink differs from a good union man. Take the present struggle between John L. Lewis and the Government. Lewis and the coal miners are fighting the battle of all labor against the political rep­ resentatives of Big Business. K not be expected to help labor in Why couldn't the Trade Unions any way. Then why advise the get together to run Lewis, or any workers to vote, unless he also recognizes that it is absolutely other Labor Leader for President possible to ignore politics? on a Labor Party ticket in the coming Presidential elections in POLITICIANS HAVE ALL '48. That would be far better The politicans who take over Washington have the resources of than bemoaning Labor's lack of the entire country at their dis­ friends in Washington. posal. The police, the Army, Benny Goodman Tanker Acts Up For Camera High octane gas overflows lank and pours over side of the SS Portoreo Hills at Bay Town, Texas, Dear Editor: I was just looking over some of the pictures that I have taken on recent trips. I thought that the one which I have enclosed was especially interesting. . No, that's not water that is pouring over the side of the SS Potoreo Hills—it is high octane gaa I was aboard the ship when it was in Bay Town, Texas, and I decided to take a picture of her. COFFEE TIME Well, just by sheer accident, the high octane gas started over­ flowing just as I started to snap the picture. At least 50 gallons of the stuff went over the side. And just to think that one cigar­ ette or a spark could have blown us to kingdom come. I guess we were just lucky. Otherwise it was a swell, smooth-running ship. John Marsh Kenneth Blair Log-A'Rhythms THE CLIPPER CREW By "the Clipper Wren" r ONLY FIVE MINUTES Mofte" Coffee time aboard ship as it appears to Seafarer J. J. Bluitt. Brother Bluitt is aboard the SS William Johnson, which called recently at Quebec, Canada. Brother Pleads For Strengthening Ties Binding New And Old Members I i .••i-jiatfr-il We bid farewell and a fond adiet To the grandest gang—the Clip^ per crew. Deckhands, cooks, captain, maic And every engineer; Firemen, Bellhops, Wipers Whose memory we revere. The entire gang has my acclair For their help in the Milwaukee Clipper's rise to fameJ An echo softly steals o'enthe blue,( It's Orlando calling — calling for you. And if I've been any good at all Perchance from good old Joe ox Bert I'll receive some sort of call To return. If not. Sweet friendship will cheer me As of yore. In fair and stormy weather. And off in thought I'll live once more The happy days we've spent to­ gether. X % % I've been low on dough myself at It is supposed to be that all times, but I don't hit up any of members of the Union are Broth­ the guys for anything, because I ers and that they should get along realize that it's one way to lose a as such. And they do. But oc­ friend. One more thing which I no­ casionally some guy will pop up tice fails to tighten the bond of whose actions seem to pull the Union brotherhood is the attitude other way. of a few oldtimers. Most of the Some guys are damned good nldtimers I have met are helpful, shipmates and Union brothers in anxious to set a younger member every respect, but give them a straight. But I have met a few drink and they go off the beam who beef about the younger men and they act just the revei-se of because we. are just getting our I LIVE THE LIFE the way they would when sober. start. These oldtimers ought to OF A SEAMAN Then there are a few guys who realize that they had to make a By HOWARD LAMM are always putting the touch on start once, too. It generally is that you for two bits for "breakfast." the few guys who do this beefing Oh, the ocean may be stormy. Okay if they had to use it for are the ones who are all fouled up It may be calm aind serene. breakfast but it's for a snort on their books — dues, assessBut I'll be in there sailing, that's something else. I have no ments_ and such. I live the life of the merchant objection to lending dough to a GET ON THE BALL marine. brother who is in legitimate need, If these jokers .would get on the It may be bombs or food we carry. or is feeling the pinch. I'm not ball a little bit and try to set Perhaps it's troops or gasoline. talking about these guys. some of the younger members But 1 will help deliver them, HE'S BEEN HARD HIT straight everything would be I live the life of the merchant But the guy who "needs" it for okay. I had to*Wait until I was marine. a drink, well — he makes the old enough to get seaman's papers same dough as the rest of us and before I could ship out, and so Ships have been sunk by foul] weather. I don't see why he can't get along did thousands of other Seafarers. on it like the rest of us. Sure, Just because a guy happened to They've been torpedoed by the| submarine. be in the Union before another And thousands of men have diedl guy, it doesn't mean that the cit sea, younger man can't be a good all-around man, proud of, and Bui that's the life of the mer­ chant marine. willing to work for his Union. Ships are again on the roll, On most of the ships I have And if you were to pay a visit to| plying the seas to the four been on the biggest percentage of Heaven, corners of the earth. You men were all young, and from YOu'd see a very familiar scene—I Seafarers who man these the looks of things we didn't do Seamen registering at Union Halls| vessels will be popping into so bad. If some of the gripers Still living the life of the mer­ ports of call in Africa, Asia, would wise up and do their share chant marine. Australia. You'll be hitting of the work things would work Some faces would be old and the Near East, Middle East out a Hell of a lot better all wrinkled. and the Orient, and you'll be around. Others would be young and in making the high spots and If you see a guy with a permit their teens. the low in the islands, and card, don't give him the run But each mre will be happy down South America way. around. Set him straight and tell Just to live the life of the mer­ Your experiences in these him the score. That should be chant marine. places, the characters you the duty of all of us. We want to meet both ashore and aboard make our Union stronger and one ship as you wend your way, effective way to do it is to tighten ganized seamen and to some for­ eign seamen that I couldn't ex­ make interesting stories. the bonds of brotherhood. Surely, you'll run into strange Let us all meet each other half plain to them. gals and guys, clip-joints, I also want to praise Brother way. The road will be a lot easier dives, and points of historical Buck Stephens and Brother Bir­ for us all that way. interest. Maybe you'll have mingham of the New Orleans Henry Sohl a beef on the way, or a tip branch for the good job they have to pass along to your Broth­ done for us here in the New Or­ CRESCENT CITY ers that might save them leans Marine Hospital. Birming­ some trouble. HOSPITALIZED ARE ham hasn't missed a week com­ ing out here to cheer us up and We wimt to hear about any CHEERED UP and all of these. Just jot them give us the latest dope. Besides, Dear Editor: down and mail them to the he was always bringing along I thought I'd write before the something extra for us such as Sesisrers Log, 51 Beaver year runs out to express my gifts, cigarettes, magazines, which Street, New York 4. N. Y. thanks for the good work done were donated to us. Enclose pictures il you have in publishing the Log. The Log any, weH return them. Greetings to all, and our explained many things to unor- thanks. J. W. Dennis Dear Editor: Wanted: Tips �-Si Friday, December 20, 1946 Michelet Is Still Taking Advantage Of Shrimps:Hank I Dear Editor: If you're going to think that I my amateur course is a menu of ideas—you're going to be right. Well, anyway, as soon as I heard that Brother Frenchy Michelet came into New York from way down in New Orleans (where his literary and galley experiments came to a complete cold stop, and his business-like voyage of canIning crabs or goldfish, or some­ thing, bloomed into happy birth) II really thought there was going I to be plenty of big parties canned I by the special technique of BroIther Michelet. Especially because I heard that Frenchy was an ableI bodied business man now—and I was always known in the upper I crust of viscious belly-robbing I circles as a famous cooker and I literary operator while sailing all 1 sorts of tubs. Page TMrtoen THE SEAFARERS LO& Fun-Maker Dear Editor: No, Brother Michelet came in quietly, smiling, a quiet-colored striped suit on with that familiar tilted fedora on his head. He asked for Steward Milazzo and several others, and laughed about how the communists down in New Orleans were charged twen­ ty-five skins or more for fighting and revolutionizing their own meeting—probably over the idea of which of them should take the fastest planes to Moscow to tell Joe Stalin how the Poison Party is losing millions of American dollars and so much of their proud treachery. Yes, indeed, Frenchy had come into New York on a ship, just like any happy well-dressed Steward might, to say hullo and laugh about this and that. Well, Editor, here's hoping Frenchy doesn't mind a little stranger to him as And after all, even if Kilroy, I am, writing this greasy letter of I who never was a sailor, but who attempted humor. (was here, there and everywhere "Cut and Run" Hank Ion malls all over the world, had (come sudden-like into New York, Ihe wouldn't have been a more (welcomed man—or oddity. Now (l hope I can say that-Frenchy is (an oddity — an oddity of genius (with food and literary scraps, and Dear Editor: (got away with it, without being "When you come to the end of (cooked with some old potatoes a perfect day. . . ." (and canned for export. Well, it was a helluva long PARTIES AND EVERYTHING way from being perfect, but it certainly was a hilarious voyage You see, that's why I thought No. 13 aboard the SS Richard (there would be some sort of can- Rush, Robin line. From last /?Ug(ned parties opening up — with ust right on through the wind up (broken bottles Of hard liquids— there were amusing events. (dragged-out good old dust-coverThe fun for the most part came I ed remembrances, burning the in Rouen and Le Havre, France. (Broadway lamps deep into the First off, one of the boys who had (precious, happiest hours of the a date one night got into a ffa(nights. And all of it over-flowing cas with a watchman in Rouen. (with salted poetry and Latin Am- Poor watchman. (erican philosophy of the happiest. Then there was a drinking party in the Seine river on another night, involving our 200pound "Chips," who related, and I quote; AND FRV ' "I must have been in there an hour or so." (Don't tell him, but it was act­ ually less than five minutes). On top of that our "Chief" Wiper got a working over and our live-wire crew messman got a sore throat and couldn't talk for four days. He was sent to the Steamboat Says Coast Guard Poses Threat In Lean Years According to the papers Wall Street predicts a sudden depression before the end of the year, and if this comes true it will put our relations with the Coast Guard in an entirely different light. Chief Ste-ward Joe Malone of the SS John Gibbon, keeps his shipmates amused as well as well-fed. as this shot will testify. When the ship paid off in New York last week, the ship's crew voted Brother Malone their "heartfelt thanks for the good chow served through­ out the trip, and especially that Thanksgiving dinner." So far, when they have sen­ tenced a man to five or six months of unemployment, at least he has been able to get some kind of a job on the beach to keep his family alive. But if jobs on the beach become impos­ sible to find, as they were for ten years before the war, what will a man do to keep his kids from starving? A depression is bound to come sometime, no matter how you look at it. When it does, losing your papers will not mean mere­ ly working at some low paid job until you get them back again, as it does now; it will mean be­ ing thrown out of work com- Colorful Characters Spark The SS Rush's Hilarious Voyage To Te Havre And Rouen earthiest vintage. Sudden-like, a wild suspicious idea wiggled in­ side of my brain machine telling me that perhaps Frenchy was really in this big town of a mil­ lion two-by-four "greasy spoons" I and ballroom restaurants to get contracts for his New Orleans Canning Business. And in those cans you wouldn't find shrimps as you were told—^but Frenchy's own cookings. Yes sir, his own cooked food—canned and guar­ anteed to be oaten safely under water'or fifty miles up in the air. This idea shook me like an atomic hamburger-sandwich. Af­ ter all, maybe French does have huge cooking pots down in New Orleans—pots which are as big as houses—and Frenchy wants to sell his own canned food to all restaurants in SIU ports. But I was wrong. Completely wrong, lit double-chilled me when I j realized the truth. You see, I Frenchy didn't come with any cans attached, a 1947 flivver wait­ ing outside the hall, a ninety dol­ lar suit on his hull, plenty of dol­ lar-made "seegars" and giving all ( his pals big slams on the backs. GERMAN SEAMAN REQUESTS READING MATTER ON SHIPS Dear Editor: I often read in the Neue Zeitung, Heute, and the Amerikanischerundschau, the three Ameri­ can newspapers published in the German language, about the American Federation of Labor and its help for Europe. I would like to ask you for something to read on maritime affairs in order to keep up to date. I am a German sailor, now without ships and a job and I would like to remain in connect­ ion with all things referring to ships and navigation. The ferry­ boats of my father-in-law were sunk and lay on the bottom of the River Rhine. Now we make theo­ retical navigation with other sailors of the coast. Perhaps there 'is an American sailor who would enter into cor­ respondence with me, and, per­ haps send me something to eat for my little daughter and a ball for her to play with. I would like to send him stamps of Ger-; many. hospital but came right back to the ship after they darn near killed him, he said. Of course, all the crew had the same reason doped out for the cause of his sore throat. It wasn't cognac, either. He's okay now. This messman bought an alarm clock over in Rouen and set it for 5:50 a.m. When it rang he'd get up and turn it off, then go back to sleep until called by the watch ten minutes later. Any­ way, the alarm clock worked well. Several of the boys and my­ self got up to gay Paree at one The German Federations oi Labor are on the rise, but at the moment there is ^ no sailor's branch. I would be very happy to get something to read from you (shipping news with pictures of ships, etc.) in order to have an impression of world, shipping. I thank 3mu very much for your trouble. Gerd Kanne Freidich B'A'ppler Frankfurt (Main) Sommerstrasse 25 American Zone LOG 'AN ASSET' TO LIBRARY AT STANFORD U. Dear Editor: Upon checking our file of your publication. Seafarers Log, I find that we' did not receive issues numbered 45 and 46 of Volume 8 . . . Because this periodical is such an asset to the Hopkins Transportation Library, we are anxious to maintain as complete a file as possible . . . Melvin C.Oathout, Librarian Hopkins Trails. Library Stanftrd University time or another. More than once during my three-day stay I got lost in the subway. TASTE OF HOME While in Le Havre (dear old brother hole to Norfolk) we were able to put away some good American-made beer at the sea­ men's club. That was the only thing good about the place, though. We were tied up alongside the Europa there, and it looks like the French will get that in place of the ill-fated Normandie. Among the colorful characters aboard were "Trader" Meyers, the big "Virginia business man; "Chief Wahoo" Rodriguez, who is Sat­ an's twin when it comes to firing a coal-burning galley range, and last but not least, "Chico" Nodal, who got the sore throat. I was Delegate for the Stew­ ards department and we came in without a single beef pending in reference to chow, overtime or conditions in our department. Robert A. Lowry TOWBOAT CREW ATE CHOICE HOLIDAY DINNER Dear Editor: Eirclosed you will find the menu of the Thanksgiving Day dinner served aboard the MV Sands Point of the Moran Tow­ ing Company. pletely, with no chance to get any kind of a job at all. ' CG STARVATION Then when the CG railroads you, it'll be a cannonball straight to starvation. Our youngest members do not know what it is like to be kept awake at night by a baby cry­ ing for something to eat, because the home relief isn't enough. They don't know what it is like to see your pretty wife wear the same cheap cotton dress for six months because "WPA wages won't buy a new one. They don't realize what it's like when you can't find any kind of a job, paying anything at all. Many of us who are still young have seen this. 1 don't want to go through that kind of poverty again, because some military of­ ficer with a regular income paid out of my taxes is able to con­ fiscate my papers. When before in America has a military organi­ zation been able to force civilians out of work, and keep them out of work, telling them in effect, if your kids go hungry, put them in a home, if your wife is in rags, let her go out and seek work? I didn't bet my life against wolf-packs for that kind of Am­ erica. I didn't fight Nazis at sea to come home and find them in my own country. TAKE WARNING And there's a 100,000 other guys like me. Does anybody think we braved torpedoes in the Atlantic and billy clubs on the picketline only to have the mil­ itary boot of the CG crush in our face? If there is such a man, let him be warned—the SIU is going to be on the ball. Plenty of good guys from this outfit died so the rest of us could stay free. We're not going to double-cross them by becoming the slaves of Nazism, American style. Steamboat O'Doyle SEAFARER'S WIFE GETS KICK' READING LOG Dear Editor: I would like to have you put me on the mailing list to have the Log sent to my home. My wife is an invalid and she gets a kick out of reading some of the interesting experiences related in the columns of the Log that I bring home from the Philadel­ phia Hall. I am sure she will appreciate having the Log sent to her. John R. Settle, Philadelphia, Pa. We, the undersigned, think it should be printed in the Seafar­ ers Log to show the membership as a whole that things are being the crews' mouths water on the done in strictly union fashion, Sands Point: Fresh Celery and Olives and that they should try to main­ Turkey Rice Soup tain these conditions aboard other Roast Tom Turkey ships. Roast Prime Rib of Beef We offer this menu in contrast Cranberry Sauce to the one previously published Mushroom Dressing in the Log. Gravy a la Hollandaise We can truthfully say that this Whipped Potatoes ship is strictly on the ball and Peas a la Parissiene everything is right on the beam Buttered Cauliflower fi'om top to bottom. We hope to Boston Cream Pie keep it that way. *lce Cream Fresh Milk Coffee A. Whealon, Ship's Del. Assorted Nuts Raisins N. W. Ross. 2nd Cook C. J. Hartman, Steward The Steward Departmenl I. Hirshberg, Saloon MM wishes to extend holiday (Editor's note: Here's the menu .greetings to all. C. Hartman. Steward. of the holiday dinner which made A �Page Fourteen Lakes Boneyards Reminiscent Of Thirsty Thirties THE SEAFARERS LOG SIGN TELLS TRUTH imWm Friday. December 20. 1946 NMU Charges Of Collusion Are Shown Up By The Record Dear Editor: does. Never has it been further from the truth, something which By now the entire waterfront , By STANLEY WARES they never even get within smell­ is familiar with the sorry spec­ ing distance of. CLEVELAND — The port of tacle in which the NMU, after Cleveland was honored this week having suffered a clean defeat in STALLING RECORD by a visit from Morris Weisberthe Isthmian election, is scream­ Briefly look at the NMU's rec­ ger, SIU Vice President and New ing "foul." ord in the Isthmian case: York SUP Port Agent, who was Because the Isthmian men here to get a general picture of 1. Just as the NLRB was about overwhelmingly chose the Sea­ the organizational campaign to set the date for the election, farers as their collective bargain­ which is in full swing on the after the SIU had received pledge ing agent, the NMU makes the Lakes. cards from the majority of Isth­ false charge of "collusion." mian seamen, the NMU rushed Morris, who did organizational To men who know the NMI) in with a variety of excuses tn work himself up here in the early This picture of the Crew of the John Constanline means and its tactics, this comes as no stall the start of voting. days, made a tour of the what it says. Organizer Rocky Benson who contacted this Isth­ surprise. The scene may have small sruTOunding ports to visit 2. At the expiration of the vot­ mian crew during the height of the Drive, reported that they changed, but the show is the the ships laying-up for the win­ ing period they pleaded for an were almost solid for SIU. The NMU organizers must have same. The stupidity of the ter, and to check on the activity extension to vote two more ships. thought so too, because the votes of this ship were challenged NMU's performance never show­ and progrcss we are making with The extension was granted. by the NMU. ed up more clearly than it now the unorganized seamen. 3. Finally, with the SIU clearly We contacted ships of all sizes in the lead at the end of the and shapes and found an excellent balloting, the NMU began chal­ reception to the SIU by the non­ lenging SIU right and left. From the very beginning, the NMU has done nothing but put up a tooth-and-nail fight to pre­ vent the Isthmian seamen from It's very seldom that an of­ reported to the bridge and told up the Chief Mate's deficiencies getting the representation they ficer of a ship will make a state­ me that the Chief Mate had told might lose many lives in the have asked for. future. ment charging other officers with him to let it go until later. These delaying tactics are ser­ "Since I could not supercede Although Friel has been sail­ ious for the Isthmian men. For nefficiency. When that does hap­ the Chief Mate's authority, I turn­ pen, and when those charges are ed Tommen and Dories to on the ing Isthmian for quite a while, he every day they work under non­ is a member in good standing of backed up with solid facts, it foredeck securing deck cargo that the MM&P, and was a former union conditions, for every day's low wages, they can thank the should make a good story, and was beginning to come adrift. member of the SUP. None of the NMU. other officers belong to the this time is no exception. SAW DAMAGE FREE ELECTION MM&P. Leslie C. Friel is, or maybe "At daylight, Tommen again Friel will do no more sailing The Isthmian men chose the union seamen on most of these was is the better word, the Sec­ made an inspection and reported with Norgaard and Eide. He Seafarers as their representative ond Mate on the Isthmian Lines to the bridge that there was a feels that the next time their in ships. a free, democratically-con­ In the spring we should be in Beaver Victory. He signed on the bulge in the side of the ship near laxness might really bring the ducted election. The men knew a position to bring several more .ship July 25, and was prepared the bulkhead between number ship and personnel to the brink of what they wanted. They had four and five holds. To the best danger-, and so he would rather compared the waterfront records outfits under the SIU flag. for an uneventful cruise. As of my knowledge, the Captain soon as the ship left Baltimore was on the bridge at the time and take his chances on another ship. of the Unions. They chose the BONEYARD GROWING SIU because of its agressive, mili­ The unusual thing about the the fun started, and bad condi­ went onto the deck and inspected tant record of accomplishments whole tour, however, wasn't the tions continued to exist until the the damage himself. for all teamen. number of ships being layed-up trip came to an end in Galveston "It is my belief that Mr. Eide's on December 12. If there was collusion, as the for the winter, but the number failure to make an inspection at NMU falsely charges, I who of ships which have been layedAll of the officers except Friel the time he was first called and served as a voluntary ship's or­ up permanently. were definitely anti-union, and turn out sufficient men to secure ganizer and later as a shoreside Talk about boneyards that are they made no attempts to hide the cargo should be called to the organizer, and the hundreds of forming on both coasts, the ones their feelings. The Chief Mate attention of the proper authorities others who worked and sweated that are taking shape here is made many derogatoi-y statments on arrival in the United States. in the Isthmian campaign would really staggering. I about the men, and refen-ed to (Continued from Page 3) "Since men were not turned "to have been unnecessary. "We could One look at these ports and them as "dogs who don't deserve securing the cargo until after reaucrats while trying to pose as have sat the whole thing out.. immediately one is reminded of a draw." eight o'clock, it should be clear militants—this is their true rec­ And the Union would not have the early thirties, when things To show his contempt for the that considerably less damage ord, this is all that is needed to spent the money that it did. were really tough and ships were crew, he worked them from bell would have resulted to the ship expose them. When a commie is There would have been no need layed-up all along the Lakes in to bell during periods of extreme had work begun immediately. In­ faced with the facts of their war­ for the vast publicity and propa­ every inlet. heat in the Far East. vestigation should also be made time record he gets as excited as ganda operations. It doesn't give, a seafaring man The blowoff on the whole sit­ into what kind of inspection Mi'. a chameleon on a checker-board a pleasant feeling to see the ships The Seafarers certainly would uation came on November 28, Eide made of the cargo when trying to explain the wartime t-usting here, knowing that each not have poured so much hard while the ship was at sea be- loading was finished in number "militancy" of the NMU. layed-up ship means that many work into the effort to better the t\Yeen Honolulu and Balboa. Car­ four hold in Honolulu." Yes, the labor movement in lot of the Isthmian men. What lost jobs. go had been loaded in Honolulu, To add to the tense situation, Europe had to be helped once beats me is how the NMU has the ALABAMA OUT but came loose and endangered when the Chief Mate did turn the Germany attacked Russia. Wasn't face to stand up behind such a After sailing out of Cleveland the safety of the ship before it men to at daylight, his insolence there a labor movement in Eu­ phony story. for the past two seasons the ex­ was secured. toward the Bosun led to words, rope before Russia was attacked? cursion ship Alabama will no NMU PRESTIGE GONE and instead of finishing the job Where is the labor movement in FACTS IN THE CASE longer make its. usual run; but first, he insisted that the Bosun Europe today in . the Russian But when it is all over, they in its place one or two car ferries Here is the story, in Friel's go before" the Captain to be log­ dominated countries? will have lost whatever little will plow across the lake to Can­ own words, exactly as he wrote ged, and following that, the work The appeasement of the Wash­ prestige they might still have on ada. So all you fellows that have them to the Company in report­ was completed. ington bureaucrats by the CP of­ the waterfront. the urge to ship to foreign ports ing the incident; ficials of the NMU during the SHIP ENDANGERED can come here and make the trip And Isthmian men will see the "At five minutes to four the war period, is not only revolting wisdom of their choice. They to Canada several times daily. morning of the 28th of November If the weather had not been and disgusting to the typical sea­ will be represented by a Union What with the holidays upon before relieving the Third Mate, calm, there is every reason to be­ men, it is as well responsible for which has consistently fought for, us, this Bi'anch would like to I noticed that something appear­ lieve that the damage would have the finky CG rules and regula­ and won, the best wage and take this opportunity to extend ed to be adrift in number four or been considerably' worse, and tions now binding the seamens working conditions in the mari­ Season's Greetings to all the Of­ number five hold. I told William that the ship might have been hands. time industry. ficials and members of the SIU Tommen, AB, to make an in­ endangered. That is the opinion Now once again they are at­ and SUP, and may the Seafarers spection and report to'the bridge. They will be represented by a of most of the members of the tempting to be militants, once coi.-tinue to go forward in the Union which is primarily inter­ crew. "At about four-ten he re­ more they are out to "lead" the ested in the economic better­ future as it -has in the past. ported to me that the noise seem­ Friel said that the crew was fight on the waterfront, but too ed to come from number four made up mainly of SIU and NMU many seamen remember their ment of all seafaring - men. And hold. I told him to call the Chief men, and that they worked to­ opep wartime alliance with the they will not be used as tools ' Mate. Mr. Eide. He went below gether very well. In his opinion, shipowners to be impressed with for political flim-flamming. The NMU has done nothing for and then again returned to the they were the best crew he ever words. Somfeone once said that If you don't find linen the Isthmian men but prevent bridge, reporting that Mr. Eide sailed with. patriotism was the last refuge when you go aboard your them from getting decent wages had told him to open up number The Skipper, E. E. Norgaard, of the scoundrel. How right he and conditions. They are doing ship, notify the Hall at once. four hatch and inspect the cargo. tried to persuade Friel from mak­ was. nothing except hurting the cause - A telegram from Le Havre or ".Since this would be very dif­ ing the statement, and when that In this particular chapter of Singapore won't do you any of Isthmian seamen. They are do­ ficult for one man to do, I told failed, he ordered him to refrain, the waterfront section of the CP good. It's your bed and you ing nothing but hurting the Tommen to call the Mate again Friel refused to be intimidated, it might have been much better have to lie in it. cause of all merchant seamen. and tell him that the situation and in the presence of the Purser, to substitute the word FINK for u. •• might be serious. Tommen again he told the Captain thdft covering scoundrel. Rocky Benson tmsTAmm. Second Mate Charges Isthmian Officers With Inefficiency On The Beaver Victory Wild Charges Hide Failures Of NMU Leaders ATTENTION! • �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 20, 1946 Thar She Blows! Scented Fortune Turns Out To Be Odor Of Day NOT WORTH TWO SCENTS V, ill van .Ameringen - Haebler. fnc, : JroTnaric Essentials u*-rr. Ill t* yT\Kt '.X SW woCD. ilO.S'.Wscfer Dfiyr AxofU*. JoVi vrrcM ''V. i(,r |j«*r Or* 2nd South V V. tH Fa*Mir>$^o. }Sth I Vtnnoni SM , ttTTt.r, l/OI Sixth ,Ave So ' , ' itrttbO: OM , I5di 4 SM • •1 . ' m £'• . . V« •r'-y] -il') Fourth Avenue *'. \cw York "He was forced to get off cation enters the picture, though This is the sad saga of some the ship, however, as a result the deflated crew isn't worrying Seafarers and — indirectly — a of the recent officers' strike, about it. lUrre.-iier 20, 194S' whale. By stretching the tale a "This stuff is still on the ship bit it might even be called a blub­ and we have nothing since we and can't be landed. It has been ber story, although it's not blub­ left Mobile. "What we want you to do is tested by two or three chemists ber we're concerned with (un- ' 1. less those Seafarers want to blub- find out what happened to the and they all are of a different stuff if anything. We wrote opinion as to what it is, therefore |: ber about it.) i. ..:.4 • Capt. H.F., Soinney. ^ / '•- 7200 Rldpe Eivd. • . The substance of tlie matter is to Lykes Brothers, the Calmar Agriculture Department and Cus­ "'r.'" / -Srooklyn, H.Y, agents, but got no answer. We toms will not allow it ashore," a mass of floating "gold," known bflLBJ!. Captain SD;^.nay.: I as ambergris. The whale is men­ will appreciate anything you Kimball wrote Brother Volpian, .-leferrinr to our reco-t convorsntiin v/ltH ' . can do for us. tioned because the ambergris is "This stuff was soft when they ©forehoa to tlie ArborTla fcun.J ty yrn and y-.r erew, I John McLaoughlin picked it up. "Later is set up ' out of his pocket, but he's finisharrat to state that after a carffu.! exar inaticn T fXig30 Batchelder St., l:ed with the tale at this point. hard as concrete," Brother Kim­ Boston, Mass." '-L • V-'"" it i-s.not-'ArberTis. The saga is sad because the ball said. ^ - V .. : Very truly ycurs. I i Seafarers, crewmembers of CalA similar request came from The moral of the talc seems hmar's SS John H, B. Latrobe, see another crewmember, Charles A. tp be: Don't go picking up every­ their chances of dividing a small Lufkin. 'V i^ert J. Diainger, Perfumer ' |, fortune dwindling slowly. Quicker than you can say am­ thing that's floating around loose. -I . A,..- ' . • •' "The fortune was to have been bergris, Brother Volpian had the realized from the sale of what Calmar office on the phone. He 1 the crew thought was ambergria, learned from a Mr. Squier that |. a large mass of which they sight­ the Latrobe's Bosun, Blanco Wil­ ed and picked up in South At­ liams, had the stuff analyzed and As the above letter states, what the men of the John Latrobe lantic waters on the ship's re­ that the chemist reported it con­ found was not ambergris. And so their dream of a sweet-smelling cent tropical run. tained ambergris oil. Squier said fortune goes up in smoke. Now the problem is what to do with The story began to unfold with also that there was no entry in the mass of whatever it was that they found. Maybe it can be a letter received by Joe Volpian the smooth log pertaining to the held for a while and the Government can test atom bombs on it. NEW YORK of the SIU's Special Services De­ stuff. Or perhaps it can be cut into bricks and used to build houses. partment, who handles ambergris SS CAPE NOME Volpian passed this informa­ They say that there is a shortage of building materials. and thousands of other matters. tion along to the interested crew­ J. V. Brooka, $1.00; S. Musco, $1.00; Allan P. Todd. $1.00. The letter was from one of the members. claim-stakers on the SS Latrobe SS COASTAL STEVEDORE Meanwhile, the Skipper, H. F. and was dated Nov. 4. It said: E. R. Oswalt, $2.00; W. W. Lawton, Spinney, who had been on vaca­ "I am writing you this letter tion in Nova Scotia, but was $1.00. SS W. BRYANT in the hope that you can help dreaming of ambergris in Mobile, S. W. Jones, $1.00; S. Packer. $1,00; me obtain some information. returned to New York. Volpian F. Dansby, $1.00; J. E. Dewine, $1.00; "Several other crewmembers then contacted Squier again. L. S. Smith, $1,00; C. H. Russell, $1.00; By HERBERT JANSEN and myself recently (Sept. 25) Squier said that Captain Spinney W. B. Brown, $1,00; H, Ramos, $1.00; paid off the John H. B. Latrobe, had gotten a chemical analysis Nick Bigney, $1.00; L. E. Jarvis, $1.00; C HIC AGO —After we had this year, and only hope that next a Calmar ship, down in Mobile. from Lucien LeLong, famed per­ E. Kowndnurakis, $1.00; J. A. McDuf- thought shipping was all through year will be as mellow. fie, $1.00; B. Bonafon, $1.00; J. Bunilwhose sweet-smelling la, $1.00; J. Johnston, $1.00; .Amos for the winter, we received a "During the trip we salvaged fumers LATE DEPARTURE a large amount of ambergris in scents have guys drooling fi-om Baum, $2.00; G. Gabling, $1.00; G. F. short spurt of activity this week One of the last ships out of this Woods, $2.00; H. L. Graham, $1.00; to put a cap on this year's ship­ the South Atlantic.. The crew Siam to Spokane. port was the MS McCool, a ce­ T. J. King. $1.00; H, Blount, $1.00; ping on the Great Lakes. chipped in and had it analyzed Squier quoted the perfumers as N. Bigney & Crew. $20.00. ment ship, who is on her last trip It's all over now and the boys of the season. She will make one in Mobile, and the analyst de­ saying the "stuff is worthless." SS CAPE HEREN have picked up most of their gear more trip to Milwaukee, Wiscon­ clared it to be ambergis. How­ He added that Calmar had no ob­ S. Candela, $ I 00. which they had left here and sin and then head for Manitowoc, ever, we were unabk- to stay jection to the men removing the have headed for other parts of Wisconsin for her winter berth. down there to dispose of it so stuff from the ship. SS R. MOORE the country. the Bosun volunteered to stay C. Evans, $2.00; W. P. Hoyde, $2.00; Captain Spinney had another I want to extend thanks to the Having put the lid on one more K. Brown. $2.00; A. Placko, $2.00; W. on board with it and keep us perfumer examine the "amber­ Clark. $1.00; J. A, Slay. $2.00; C. H, Brothers in her crew for their season on the Great Lakes, a lot informed of the results. gris." He substantiated the Le­ Crump, $2.00; W. H. Harrell, $2.00; support in bringing that company of the seamen have told me that Long findings in a note repro­ S. M. Stokke, $2.00; B. Price, $2.00; under the SIU banner last spring, 1946 was a record season for ex­ duced elsewhere on this page, R. E. Ward. $2.00; H. L. McGrath, also for their cooperation with $2.00; W. W. Wise, $2.00; J. E. Porter, cellent weather. which sort of ends the Latrobe $2.00. the SIU during the past season. Some of the oldtimers stated crew's dream of converting their In last week's Log, Brother Ira that of all the years they have BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St SS JANEWAY Bishop from down Alton, Illinnis ' Calvert 4539 mass into cash. been hitting the deck they have C. Davis, Jr., $1,00; B. Roojberg, 1 BOSTON .' 276 State St. way, expressed his views on the And now, according to Mobile $1.00; E. Masterson, $1.00; L. E. never experienced smoother sail­ Boudoin 4455 coal strike and upheld the miners ! BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Agent Charles Kimball, a compli­ Taylor, $1,00, ing weather than the Lakes gave Cleveland 7391 in their struggle for better con­ I CHARLESTON 68 Society St. ditions. Coming from the coal Phone 3-3680 mining section Brother Bishop [CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 knows whereof he speaks. /kae, Eixxbeth S ' ' ' •• ' V' invitation To Aii Seafarers: Become Labor Reporters For Leg SiU HALLS [CLEVELAND ...1014'E. St. Clair Ave. Main 0147 [CORPUS CHRISTI ..1824 Mesquite St. Corpus Christi 3-1509 [DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 [DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 [GALVESTON 305'/i 22nd St. 2-8448 [HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. HOUSTON 1S15 7Sth Street Phone Wentworth 3-3809 I JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. e Phone 5-5919 [MARCUS HOOK l'/2 W. 8th St. Chester 5-3110 [MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-1754 [NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Magnolia 6112-6113 [NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 [NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-1083 I PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Phone LOmbard 3-7651 I PORT ARTHUR . . 909 Fort Worth Ave. Phone: 2-8532 [PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. IRJCHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. I SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Douglas 5475-8363 I SAN JUAN, P. R 252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 [SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 8-1728 [ SEATTLE 80 Senoca, St. I ' 1^ Main 0290 TAMPA .M09-1811 N. Franklin St. M-1323 I TOLEDO 818 Summit St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Bfvd. Terminal 4-3131 I VICTORIA, B. G 602 Boughton St. [VANCOUVER i44 w. Hastings st. BIJIJJilTIN J -PERSONALSDONALD £, HUGHES Your identification card is be­ ing held for you at the Bal­ timore Hall, and will be sent to you upon proper identification. JOSEPH B. ZAGORDA Get in touch with your mother. It is very important. XXX ERNEST GEORGE ECKHOFF Get in touch with your wife. » » » X t tKENNETH WILLIAMS SEDRICK J. TRAVIS J. B. Harris wants Kenneth Your passport is at the Bal­ Williams to get in touch with his timore Hall. Identify yourself mother and father in Plymouth, and it will be returned to you. North Carolina. » Ik t. ALFRED E. BELL Write to the Baltimore Hall for papers that belong to you. MONEY DUE The following men have money coming to them from the Alcoa ROBIN A. ROTHBUN SS Company and can. collect at W):ite to your mother. company office in Mobile, Ala. J. M. Bresling, J. B. Brewer, X X % A. J. Brown, William E. Dargan, CECIL LA VERNE WATSON James L.. Dodd, Lewis Lucas, M. Your wife asks that you get in M. Stallworth, A. W. West, D. A. Wright. touch with her at once. GIVE US THE DOPE I think it would be a good idea if the SIU Brothers who live in communities where the labor sit­ uation is of national interest, would send in their observations and comments as to what is tak­ ing place in their specific locales. Alcoa Steamship Company has By doing this we will be sure started mailing out retroactive of getting first hand information paychecks. If you are entitled to on the situation, and it will let back pay, wait a while before seamen know what the score is, 'contacting the Company. If, and what the anti-labor groups however, you don't receive your are trying to pull. money within a reasonable length No doubt there are seamen of time, get in touch with the spending some of their time in Company. places where the next strikes of national importance will take XXX Will holder of receipt No. 2008 place. So, if a walkout takes please contact Tampa Hall. This place in your neck of the woods, receipt issued in Tampa, Nov. get the dope and let us hear about it through the Log. 25th, 1946. SEASON'S GREETINGS XXX This being, the last report from Bill Dennis would like to have former shipmates contact him Chicago before Christmas, the c/o Clinton Dumber Company, membership and officials of the Chicago Branch wish to extend Clinton, La. to all members, officials and as­ t X X sociates of the Seafarers Inter­ HENRY J. FOY Please report to Headquarters national Union and the Sailor's office, 6th floor of the New York Union of the Pacific a very merry Christmas. Branch as soon as possible. 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Title A name given to the resource December 20, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 51 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: STRIKE OR ARBITRARION ARE ALTERNATIVES AS TUGBOATMEN TAKE VOTE REGIONAL NLRB REPORT ON ISTHMIAN IS READY; NMU BLOCKS ACTION SEAFARERS PRODS TRUSTEES OF SNUG HARBOR TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINS ON CONDITIONS STRIKE CLEARANCE COMM. SUGGESTS NEXT GENERAL STRIKE PROCEDURE NOT QUITE SO MERRY NMU LEADERS TRY TO HIDE FAILURE BY WILD CHARGES AGAINST SIU HQ STRIKE CLEARANCE COMMITTEE WINDS UP ITS WORK THIS WEEK MINERS WIN POINT; COURT CONSIDERS INJUNCTION LAW THREE SEAFARERS ON LAST VOYAGE TALE FOR SEAMEN, WITH MORAL FOR BUCKO SKIPPERS MARINE ARROW HAS TYPICAL ISTHMIAN TRIP; BUT THAT SEAFARERS CONTRACT IS COMING MARINE RUNNER REALLY HOPS PREPARING FOR LONG CRUISE TOLEDO AGENT GIVES LOWDOWN ON THE LSU STANDARD CALIFORNIA HAS LAST WORD INTANKERS: SEMI-PRIVATE FOC'SLES, AND HOT AND COLD RADAR SPURT EXPECTED IN NEW YORK AFTER NEW YEAR THE PATROLMAN SAYS: FAULT OF THE CREW THERE ARE HAPPY DAYS IN BOSTON AS SHIPPING, BUSINESS PICK UP BRING YOUR OWN FOOD WITH YOU WHEN YOU SHIP WITH THE LSU LAST SHIP OF YEAR CLEARS DULUTH; EXPECT AB SHORTAGE TO CONTINUE SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT DON'T THINK MUCH OF OPERATORS SOFT COAL SMOKE GETS IN OUR EYES HEAT HAS MOHICAN MEN ON WAR-PATH CREW CALLS MEREDITH A 'FIT HOME AT SEA' FOAMING CREW WORKS UP A STRONG LATHER OVER SOAP SHORTAGE ON WILLIAM JOHNSON THAR SHE BLOWS! SCENTED FORTUNE TURNS OUT TO BE ODOR OF DAY INVITATION TO ALL SEAFARERS: BECOME LABOR REPORTERS FOR LOG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7abcb41b3d2cd1f5973953fa4135187.PDF 1084138e7968f8e3506b7e1886e6ebdf PDF Text Text • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •f i %y i f.:- •••* ••11 SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS :iil '.If 4# ...r ..3 m '3i' •yi Stoiy On Page 3 ;• 'ft a ConfffOtul^'iionS Herbert Brand (right) accepts fost prize for the best news front page in annual La­ bor Press Ass'n competition. Ketiring ILPA president Gordon Cole presented prize, one of four %on by the LOG. (Story on Page 6.) Si' :8g®!S vM U * y Cs^mm for Robin Locksley once again DOCK, f O ujr* go up on the shipping board at SIU headquarters, following NLRB certification of SIU bargaining rights for the first four-Robin ships to vote. Dispatcher Scotty Aubusson does the honors. (Story bn Page 3.) Taking A Reading. steadies his ® arm as nurse Patsy Schexnayder checks his blood pressure at the temporary SIU medical center in New Orleans. Like a similar facility in Mobile, it provides no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and SIU families in the area. Permanent centers in both ports will be established eventually similar to the one in New York. • �—^'vr •- • -T''^ '• " FsfC.Tw* SEAFARERS j»«c^ber LOG AFL-CIO Votes M'time Policy, Ousts 3 Unions ATLANTIC CITY—Demonstrating their willingness to clean their own house, delegates to the 2nd merged convention of the AFL-CIO overwhelmingly faced up to the "disagreeable task" of-expelling three unions with corrupt leadership. This action dominated the six-day convention here, which adopted over 150 policy state­ union workers. SIU-A&G secre­ Herman E. Cooper, who is also the ments ranging from a demand tary-treasurer Paul Hall, Morris attorney for the NMU. on the Government for a "com­ prehensive long-range program" in maritime to a call for a national holiday on the January 30th birth­ day of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The statement on maritime policy was based on resolutions adopted ear­ lier by the Maritime Trades De­ partment convention. The MTD had submitted a program of 14 resolutions on maritime to the AFL-CIO. (See story on page 8.) Organized labor's traditional support of progressive legislation and a forthright statement on na­ tional and international affairs was likewise reaffirmed by some 900 delegates representing ISV^ million Weisberger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; Ed Turner, MCS; Hal Banks, SIU Canadian District, and Andrea Gomez of the SlU-affiliated Fishery & Cannery Workers Un­ ions comprised the SIUNA dele­ gation. New Union Chartered The expulsion orders cut loose million members with the Fed­ eration's ouster of the Teamsters, Bakery & Confectionery Workers and Laundry Workers unions. A new affiliate, the American Bak­ ery & Confectionery Workers, was immediately granted a charter to replace the ousted bakers group. Attorney for the ousted group was Bakers Out Of AFL-CIO; Cooper Out Of Bakers The expelled Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna,-^ tional Union, ousted from the AFL-CIO for ethical practices violations, has let it be known that Herman E. Cooper has been replaced as the union's-f general counsel. Mr. Cooper,' lution In advance of the meet­ who is also attorney for the ing to sustain the charges pre­ National Maritime Union, had been identified with some of the occur­ ences leading up to the expulsion of the union by the AFL-CIO. A rival union, the American Federa­ tion of Bakery Workers, has been chartered by the Federation and represents a very sizable opposi­ tion group to the administration of James C. Cross, the president of the expelled union. Previously, -Mr. Cooper was dropped as coun­ sel by Bakery Workers Local 484. Cross had been ousted by the Federation after charges had been brought against him for misuse of union funds for personal purposes and for purging Curtis E. Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the international, who sought to bring Cross to account. The McClellan committee had investigated Cross' actions and also had questioned Mr. Cooper at some length. The questioning brought out that Sims had been bounced on Cross' coun­ ter-charges, and that Mr. Cooper had prepared a guilty verdict against Sims even before the charges against him had been heard. Mr., Cooper had to admit to the committee that he had not pre­ pared any acquittal verdict in ad­ vance, only the guilty verdict, A sample of the committee's ques­ tioning of Mr. Cooper follows: SENATOR ERVIN: . . . in other words, you drew a reso- ferred by Cross against Sims before the Executive board bad had. an opportunity to pass on those charges. MR. COOPER. Not at all sir. The suspension resolution which I drew related to the charges not yet heard. SENATOR ERVIN. That Is what I am talking about. That is exactly what I thought. Another phase of the commit­ tee's questioning dealt with Mr. Cooper's handling of $24,000 in special fees at the last Bakery union convention, $8,000 of which was in cash. Committee members expressed considerable curiosity as to why Mr. Cooper had taken part of the fee in cash and what was done with it. It was brought out that an $8,000 ca.sh deposit was made by Mr. Cooper after the com­ mittee started its investigation and some time after the payment of the fee. Sen. Kennedy Critical Following the conclusion of the questioning. Senator John Ken­ nedy (Dem.-Mass.) sharply criti­ cized Cooper's actions. A story in the "New York Times" of August 6 quoted Kennedy as follows: "We have seen lawyers do­ ing more than advising clients of their legal rights," he said. The "Times" story went on to say that Kennedy referred by name to Herman Cooper and< added this quotation: "I hope," Senator Kennedy Dec. 20, 1957 Vol. XX, No. 2 said, "that the respective bar associations are getting the transcripts of these hearings and will see if these lawyers are meeting their responsibili­ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer ties . . ." HEHBEHX BBAND. Editor: BEBDARD SEAICAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IB^vlN Curran made oblique reference SrivACK, AL MAsxnr, JOHN BRAZIL. Stag Wrtters. BILL MOODT, GUU Area Repre­ to Mr. Cooper and the Bakers in sentative- • his report to the last NMU conven­ Published biweekly et the ticaUquarters tion, In one instance Curran said ef the Seafarers international Union, At­ the AFL-CIO should not intervene lantic « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn M, NY. Tel. HYaeinth on an ethical practice basis in *•4*00. Entered es second cla.cs matter "fractional disputes" as a "sad per­ At the Post Office In Brooklyn. NY. undor version" of the codes. Since the the Acf of f us, 34/ 1f12. . Bakers ynlon was the only one in SEAFARERS LOG 1120 ia&: 'm ,, , ^, (C;on.lJe»jf41^ on jjagqJ),, n > •: Clean-up moves by the United Textile Workers and the Distillery Workers resulted in the lifting of their suspensions, pending their continued operation under Federa­ tion supervision. The expulsion of a Chicago Federal local official on corruption charges was also up­ held. ^ pair of SIUNA oldtimers With 114 yean of seotime between AFL - CIO president George Ihem pose aboard the ACS-operated SS Coal Miner on soiling Meany, secretary-treasurer William day in Norfollc. On the left, the senior member of the pair is F. Schnitzler and 25 vice-presi­ SlU-A&G veteran Oscar Rosmon, OS, who mode his first trip fd dents were reelected by acclama­ tion. Two pew vice-presidents, sed In 1898. In the galley^on the Miner is MCS brother Ridgwoy Peter T. Schoemann and Paul L. 6. .Thomas, galley utilitymon, who began sailing in 1902. Phillips, presidents of the Plum­ bers and the Papermakers respec­ FMB Acts On Charters: tively,, jyej-e named to replace John F. £^lish,^Qf the Teamsters and Herman Winter of the Bakers. A variety of conventional resolu tions rapped the Administration's labor policies and the strike-break­ ing practices made possible by the Taft-Hartley Act, and called for intensified union organizing drives WASHINGTON—The Federal Maritime Board has for­ despite the current anti-union hys­ mally ordered the Casimir Pulaski returned to the US boneteria. (See story on page 3.) They yard, cutting the American Coal Shipping fleet from seven to urged more political action by : labor as the only means of winning six. The Pulaski was one of-* terest in retaining the Government nine ships so treated in the improved social legislation such as improved wage and hour laws and FMB's formal review of out­ charters wa^ shown when it failed standing ship charters. The agency to send any representative to a De­ social security protection. The delegates derided proposals acted on the ground that condi­ cember 9 hearing on the subject for a national wage freeze and for tions no longer existed to justify called by the FMB. The hearing was scheduled to give the opera­ abolishing the 40-hour week now charters. tors involved an opportunity to A second ship, the Cleveland while prices and unemployment are rising. They called for broad Abbe, was reported next in line to object if they so desired. SIU of­ ficials said if ACS was really in­ Federal aid for schools, housing head for lay-up. terested in keeping these ships op­ and farmers, and for closing off tax Barring a sudden revival of the erating it would have showed up loopholes that-aid runaway indus­ dry cargo market, the FMB is ex­ tries, such as shipping, in order to pected to continue recalling other at the hearing. An unnamed company spokes­ give tax relief to low-income American Coal ships as, tliejr char­ man told "Business Week" maga­ groups. ters expire. Despite its grahdoise On the global front, the role of announcements as to future plans zine that the slump in rates wai the United Nations and the im­ for coal carriers, the company directly responsible for the comportance of continued negotiation owns only one ship of its own un­ within the UN and in direct rela­ der the ACS banner, the Liberty An informal NLRB confer­ tions with other nations was ship Coal Miner, and that has been ence was held Wednesday af ter­ stressed as a key to world peace. carrying grain for several months noon on the unfair labor pracr The work of the International Con­ now. tice charges filed by the SIU federation of Free Trade Unions American Coal's own lack of In- against American Coal. The and the International Labor Or­ NLRB attorney proposed a set­ ganization in combatting Commu­ tlement which would not fully nism was also warmly applauded. remedy these charges.. The pror In other action, the assemblage posed settlement did call upon praised labor's community service the company to stop recogniz­ program such as the voluntary re­ ing and assisting the NMU and lief efforts by Louisiana Seafarers to stop favoring the NMU over and other unionists after Hurricane the SIU in hiring and fking. Audrey. It urged speed in mer­ The company would be required gers of state and local central labor to post notices to that effect. bodies and the handling of all On ship or ashore. Seafarers will The SIU's position was that jurisdictional disputes within the be sitting down to enjoy Christmas such action would, in effect, su­ Federation. Day dinners next Wednesday. As percede the court order on hir­ has been the custom with the SIU, ing and give full control of hir­ Seafarers on the beach and their ing back to the company. The families are invited to attend a result would be to give the com­ Christmas Day dinner under SIU pany a relatively free hand, auspices in all ports. which was what was responsi­ Holiday dinners on Thanksgiving, ble for the court order in the Christmas and New Year's Day first instance. have been traditional with the SIU. In view of the lengthy com­ Because of the Christ­ More than 600 Seafarers, their pany history of discrimination mas holiday, the next SIU wives and children attended the against the SIU, the Union Thanksgiving dinner in the head­ membership meetings in quarters cafeteria this year with asked that the NLRB proceed with the pending charges aaginst oil ports will be held at the outports also pulling big the company. 7 PM, Thursday, Decem­ crowds. The menus, both from the ships ber 26 instead of Christ­ and the halls, usually include such pany's plight, "A US-flag ship mas night, December 25. items lis soup, turkey, ham or beef, hauling coal to Europe needs to $8 a ton to cover all its costs," Those who wish to be ex­ complete with all the triifimings. get he said. "It's the competition from In addition there are the usual nuts cused from the meeting and candy, pies and cakes for those foreign-flag ships that can get by for a little more than $3 a ton should request permission with, a sweet tooth. that's causing us to lay up our by telegrom. The follow­ Dinner will be served in the vessels." • ing SIU meetings will be: headquarters cafeteria from .10:00 Despite the fact that this is usu­ AM until 3:00 PM, For those halls ally the height of the coal-shipping Jonuory 8 which are not equipped with cafe­ season, recent coal charters to Euteria facilities, arrangements have Jonuory 22 . been made with:nearby hotels, and rppe hive been going at h0"more February 5 • - CCohtlnued on page" l5) ' restaurantfL, ;,H ^ Coal Ships Headed Back To Boneyard Set Holiday MealForSIU Ships, Halls NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 26 �it, IW SEAFARERS Par* nra« L0€> Robin Ships Back In SlU Another 2 Ships Won; NMU Crewmen Cast SlU Votes 5I • -i .' Robin Line jobs started going back on the SIU rotary hiring board this week as the National Labor Relations Board certified the SIU as collective bargaining agents for the first four ships voted in the Robin Line fleet, marking the beginning of the end of the NMU raidt — SIU halls for jobs, the NMU put Another ship, the Goodfelin the fleet. Seafarer Ho up what it called a "picket line' low, voted SIU byRobin 25 to 10 on Fung Chit was the first to outside the Robin pier in Brook Wednesday afternoon. lyn. Despite the so-called 'pickit Despite a campaign, of several be hired as he threw in pir line" all crafts—mates, engineer.s months' duration, during which all a passenger utility job on longshoremen and others—con­ replacements were hired from NMU the Robin Locksley on tinued to work and the NMU halls, the NMU managed to win Monday afternoon. Even after the certification, the NMU's desperate raid con­ SIU crewmen from the Robin Trent whoop it up at o gala party celebrating the 20-13 defeat they and two NMU men handed the NMU in last week's NLRB election. The sign points out that "18 SIU men vote unchallenged" but SIU gpt 20 of the 33 votes when two NMU crewmen cast their votes for SIU. Al Spanraft (kneel­ ing) asks "How come, Joe???" in a reference to NMU president Joe Curran. Holding the sign (I to r) are, A. Clemens, W. Hand and A. Arnold. tinued. The company agreed to call the NMU hall for five jobs aboard the Locksley after the com­ pany had signed an interim agree­ ment on hiring with the" SIU. SIU headquarters officials' stiw'thfe com­ pany action as further evidence of the NMU's decision to raid Sea­ farers' jobs at every opportunity. When this NMU tactic collapsed and the company started calling AFL-CIO Hits One-Sided Proposals On Labor Laws / ' ATLANTIC CITY—SIUNA president Paul Hall pinpointed the labor movement's reac­ tion to proposed new labor laws for 1958 at the AFL-CIO convention here last week. "We don't need any more legislation," Hall told the convention, "If anything, we have too much legislation now. fAn AFL-CIO policy statement Employer groups want the law missioner to prosecute any viola­ adopted later showed little to cover union funds only, and to tions, Federal laws covering brib­ enthusiasm for the legislative pro­ gram previewed at the conven­ tion's opening session by .Secretary -,.of Labor James P. Mitchell. The cabinet officer said the proposals he had outlined had the specific endorsement of the White House. Most of the trade union opposi­ tion to the Administration's pro­ gram centered on its one-sided approach and its efforts to impose Federal controls on internal union affairs. The only actual area of agreement between the AFL-CIO ahd the Administration is on leg­ islation requiring public disciosure of the financial transactions of all welfare and pension plans, wheth­ er administered jointly, by unions or by management only. keep their own operations from public scrutiny. This position was reaffirmed at the convention of the National Association of Manu­ facturers in Chicago last week The "bosses union" came out instead for a national "right-towork" law and other restrictive measures directed against unions only. The American Farm Bureau Federation took the same stand as the NAM and other business groups on "right-to-work" pro­ posals last week. Other Limits On Unions In addition to the weifare fund disclosure law, the Government's lOBS labor program called for com­ pulsory union financial reports and appointment of a special com- '50-50' Props US Ships Against Slump The value of the "50-50" law as a prop for shipping in gen­ eral has been demonstrated strongly in the recent weeks of decline in the shipping business. "The December 7 issue of •'•Riioinocc Week" Woolr" reports rr>r>r>rto that tVint"*"Business rates for US tramp ship opera­ around $65,000 a month on longtors have slipped far less than term charters. Today, the rate on those for tankers or other carriers because of the "50-50" cushion. Last year at this timO, the mag­ azine reports, both foreign and domestic tramps had been getting ^Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership, is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy, causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the,!S(lU.' ' foreign tramps is about $25,000 a month on the long term, but $45,000 a month for American-flag operators. The difference lies in the "50-50" law which provides that one-half of the Government's foreign aid and agricultural surplus shipments must travel on US-flag vessels. Foreign aid business is expected to pick up after the first of the year when shipments scheduled by the Government get moving. Were it not for the "50-50" pro­ vision, it is clear that many more US-flag ships would be laying up and large numbers- of seamen's Jobs Would go down the drain. ery and embezzlement of union funds and secret ballot union elec­ tions, and further restrictions on union picketing rights. AFL-CIO statements criticizing these proposals noted their failure to apply the same strict standards to corporations as on unions. The labor position has always been that where wrongdoing has occurred, it has stemmed from cooperation between corrupt unions and man­ agement, and that the responsi­ bility rests on both. The convention also compared the emphasis on labor abuses to the "slap on the wrist" treatment of management in hearings by a special Senate committee this year. It rapped the committee foy not showing the same vigor in dealing with union - busting tactics by management. Secretary Mitchell's pledge that the Administration would fight against a national "right-to-work' law or moves to make labor unions subject to the anti-trust laws was the only source or comfort in the Administration's labor package. even sent its own men through its own "picket line" to work aboard the Robin Trent. The Trent is one of the ships won by the Slf.' which The following by-play took place at Wednesday afternoon's election on the Robin Goodfellow: First NMU official: "I'm the NMU observer." Second NMU official: "No, you're not. They told me I'm the observer." SIU observer: "I don't care who the observer is as long as he stays in the corner and keeps quiet." 4; A crewmember approaches the table to get his ballot. NMU observer: "Stop the elec­ tion! That man's in no condi­ tion to vote! Hold everything!" SIU observer: "I don't know if you are interested, but I just want to tell you—^he's an NMU member." has not yet been certified bv the Labor Board. The NMU picketing may have been prompted by another severe setback in the fleet when NMU members aboard the Robin Trent voted for the SIU in the National Labor Relations Board election on that ship. Fifteen NMU members on the ship cast non-voided and unchallenged ballots on the Locksley but the NMU wound up with only 13 votes. Resent Curran Seafarers aboard the Trent re­ ported that NMU members on board had expressed burning re­ sentment against NMU President Joseph Curran. The final count on the Trent was SIU 20, NMU 13. just one ship in the fleet, the Robin Mowbray. The NMU got the ship simply because 11 Seafarers wera fired off their jobs by the com­ pany and replaced through th« NMU hall. The count on this vessel was 25 to 11. The first four ships, which ar* now certified for the SlU, are tha Robin Sherwood, Robin Gray, Rob­ in Kirk and Robin Locksley which voted over-all SIU 108, NMU 13. Total votes to date on seven ships are SIU 164, NMU 61. Talks On Contract Negotiations are expected to get underway shortly with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin (Continued on page 15) Vote $25 In-Hospifal Holiday Gift Hospitalized Seafarers will again receive a Christmas bonus this year from the SIU Welfare Plan. Th« traditional $25 bonus will be given to Seafarers by the welfare servica department representatives vrho will call at the hospitals. The bonus, which has been paid every year since the Welfare Plan began in 1950, is given in addition to the regular weekly hospital bene­ fit. It will help the Seafarers in tha hospital do a little Christmas shop­ ping for their families and friends. Any Seafarer who is a hospital in-patient one day or more during the week of December 19th through 25th will be eligible for the bonus payments. In addition to hospitalized men, the bonus will be paid to all Sea­ farers on the disability lists. Tha checks will be mailed out with their regular $150 monthly check cover­ ing their SIU disability benefit. •"l Lk. Charles Has Decline LAKE CHARLES—Shipping fell off In the last period but still two "C" cards managed to ship out. One went in tlie black gang and one in the stewards department. .Calling into this area over the past period were the Government Camp, Bents Fort, Fort Hoskins, Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Cantigny, Council Grove and the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Petro-Chem (Valentine) and the Val Chera (Heron). All were in good shape wlHt-only'mihor beefs which - were settled at- the -pay<^. First Seafarar shipped to the Robin Locksley on Monday whan Robin Line pbs want back on the SIU shipping board was H. F. Chit, MM (front, left). Next to him is ACS oldtimar Aba Goldsmit, who was steward on tha coal ship Walter Hinas Page bafora the laid u)).'' Oiijiditehar Scotty Aubusson made tha'^ll. ^ �Pace Four SEAFARERS PecMnbeyJtO^ lUUT LOG Calif. Upsets Jobless $ Ban, UK's 60-Day Rule Backed by the weight of the seniority hiring rules set forth In the SIU contract, a Seafarer in California has just won a significant decision assuring state unemployment benefits for seamen who leave their t" on shoreside employment before he ships under the 60-day rule in returned to the sea early this year. the contract. He came into the SIU originally as The California ruling comes in an organizer in the successful the wake of earlier decisions up­ Cities Service organizing drive, but holding the 60-day rule in New quit the sea in 1950. He said his experience since then as a court York, Delaware and Alabama. Sea­ clerk and bail bondsman no doubt farer Ira Kenneth Coats pressed the helped him wade through the red appeal after he was denied state tape necessary to press the appeal benefits last June. He had paid off for immediate benefits. He sails as the SS Grain Shipper in Tacoma, an AB. In connection with applications Wash., in May. for future unemployment benefits According to the decision handed in all states by Seafarers with B or down by the Los Angeles Area C seniority, SIU headquarters con­ Referee's Office "on Coats' appeal, tinued to stress one major point he was wrongfully denied benefits concerning payoffs under the 60originally since he had left his day rule. The applicant must list ship under a specific provision of "contract rule" rather than "union the Union contract. Prior to this rule" as his reason for leaving a decision, seamen with B or C ship. Merely listing "60-day rule" Kniority leaving ships under the or "union rule" is not accepted as 60-day rule were considered to sufficient reason. Those who re­ have quit "without good cause" and member to carry along a copy of therefore denied benefits. the SIU contract spelling out the The men subsequei.tly had to seniority provisions can speed wait out a normal one-week waiting things along. period plus a four-week penalty SIU attorneys are studying the period before thej could obtain latest California decision to see if benefits. The ruling in Coats' case a uniform ruling for the 60-day differed with the pattern estab­ rule can now be obtained in all lished by a 1948 state decision states on the basis of the decision covering cases where seamen left in the key maritime states of New ships to conform with union ship­ York and California. ping rules only. A change in California law now requires seamen to wait out the penalty period if they left ships on or after September 11, 1957 to comply with union policy. This change penalizes members of some of the West Coast unions, including the Sailors Union of the Pacific, but does not apply to SlU-A&G men. The SUP rule is not stipulated under the contract. Seamen who left ships between Nine Seafarers and children of February, 1957, and September 11 Seafarers have completed all the are not penalized, however. The provision for a penalty waiting qualifications for the SIU scholar­ period was apparently dropped for ship contest. Another 15 applica­ a time and then reactivated. Ac­ tions are now being processed in cording to the "West Coast Sailors," the annual competition for five the SUP is seeking to have the law $6,000 scholarships twarded by changed again. the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Another aspect of Coats' case was Four of the nine applicants who that his claim was based partly have completed their requirements have already taken the standard College Entrance Examination. The results of the examinations are a primary factor in determin­ ing the scholarship winners. There is still time for additional applicants to qualify for the scholarship, provided they make arrangements to take the College Entrance Examination by March 15. To qualify for this examina­ tion, all requirements must be ^ Wow IN BOTH completed by February 15 plus a reservation for the test. Other material required by the Plan includes graduation in the upper third of the high school class, a transcript of the candi­ date's high school record and three letters of reference, one of them from the high school principal. Candidates must have three years' seatime on SIU ships either in their own right or through their fathers. Ninety days of the time must be in the previous calendar year and one day in the 90 before making application. Selection of the winners takes place each spring. A board of uni­ versity administrators decides on the basis of the record and the test results which of the candidates are most deserving of the awards. Of the five scholarships awarded each year, at least one is reserved for a Seafarer with the other lour open to both Seafarers and chil­ dren of #IU men. , . 24 Apply For Union's Scholarships , |||^ 'M . .is.- Do IVitb If M • • V . '7 7 ISi.- One job of a safeJy-conscIous crew ?s fo make )ll fire-fighting fir sure all gear is in top-notch con­ dition. The second, and equally-important task, is to know what gear to use in a given situation and how. Take fire extinguishers as an example. There are four types-—soda and acid, foam, carbon tetrachloride and carbon dioxide. Each of them have different functions and may be operated differently. Using the wrong one in the wrong place can be downright dangerous. When the emergency arises, there isn't always time to read the directions on the cylinder. Make a point of knowing where the extinguish­ ers are located, how they work, what they are for and what their pitfalls ore. Some day that knowledge may pay off in lives saved. An SIU Ship is a Safe I .,.1., -5.:. Mlt:. �lleoember 20,195f SEAFARERS Pare Fire LOG Bull Files Supreme Court Appeal On SIO's Strike WASHINGTON—Action by the Supreme Court on a decision of the Circuit Court of Ap­ peals upholding the SlU's right to strike the Bull Line is now being awaited here. The high court may take its usual holiday recess before then, however. • The SlU has appealed the-* ^^ limited stay of the Circuit ters, Mates and Pilots and the Ma­ District Court issued two injunc­ Court's ruling granted by Su­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tions, one against the SIU on Octo­ preme Court Justice John M. Har­ lan two weeks ago. In turn, Bull Line has filed an answer to the Union's application plus a petition of its own to have the full court review the case. Justice Harlan had granted Bull a limited stay until this past Mon­ day to file for review. The Union must now file its answer to the company petition and, in the in­ terim, the original anti-strike-in­ junction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen re­ mains In effect. The appeals court had ruled a month ago that the lower court order "must be set aside." Coasi' Guardmen demonstrate the use of Geiger counters in searching cargo coming into the US from Iron Curtain ports. The A separate injunction proceed­ ing by the Bull Line in Nw York men check both American and foreign-flag vessels. SlU-manned State Supreme Court? postiprbhed Lohgview Victory got the treatment after returning from Poland, during the SIU's appeal against the original Federal injunction, is also still pending. The SIU struck Bull on August 19 following a breakdown in nego­ tiations under the wage reopening clause of the SIU agreement with the company. Two days later, in A checK fQr radioactivity was conducted last month on separate wage disputes, the Mas­ PoUsh Run Ship Gets Radiation Scrutiny the SlU-contracted Longview Victory (Victory Carriers), followiiig its return from Poland. The investigation, carried out ^by Coast Guard agents armed with- geiger counters, is the latest phase of the agency's US, Reds WASHINGTON — The Govern­ ment has signed a $21 million con­ tract with New York Shipbuilding Corp. for the construction of an atomic merchant ship. The con­ tract came on the heels of a Rus­ sian announcement of the launch­ ing of the hull of an atom-powered icebreaker. The American vessel, the NS (nuclear ship) Savannah, is ex­ pected to be launched in 1960. Ac­ cording to specifications the 21,000ton ship will be 587 feet long with « 78-foot beam and have an aver­ age service speed of 20 knots. A $9.8 million power plant is now being constructed by Babcock & Wilcox Company. Earlier this month the Soviet Union launched the hull of the atomic icebreaker, the Lenin. Ac­ cording to the releases, the ship will be as high as a six-story build­ ing with a 16,000-ton displacement. She is expected to run at an aver­ age speed of 16 knotCln clear water. Boston On Slow Bell BOSTON—The prior period's spurt of activity fell through during the last two weeks. All of the avail­ able jobs were quickly filled by class "A" men anxious to ship out before the holidays. The Robin Trent, Robin Mowbray (Robin); Steel Architect (Isthmian); Bents Fort, Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ ice) and the Pan Oceanic Trans­ porter^ (Penn. Navigation) called Into port during the period. The Winter Hill (Cities Service) was the only ship paying off and sign­ ing on during the last two weeks. tion also struck the company and set up thejr own picketlines. Company operations resumed about two months ago after the ber 1st, and a later one against th* officers unions. The SIU appeal was upheld unanimously by the Circuit Court on November 21st. Curran's Still The 'Man Out Of Step' Back on April 26, the SEAFARERS LOG characterized NMU President Joseph Curran as a "Man Out Of Step." His irresponsible action since then and on the eve of the AFLClO convention, while posing-*as an apostle of labor unity, groupings in NMU affairs by in­ merely adds detail to the pic­ troducing NMU resolutions against the SIU before CIO Central Labor ture. For some weeks prior to the con­ bodies. Just before the AFLvention, Curran had been making CIO meti Curran prevailed on the much of the "unity" theme. But California Industrial Union Coun­ to "condemn" the SIU for its what were Curran's "contribu­ cil action in American Coal. tions" to labor unity recently? They Such action on Curran's part can were as follows: only have the effect of establish­ • He continued his efforts to in­ ing a breach between the Califoiv volve former AFL and former CIO BME, SIU Win Big $ $ Gains For Willis Officers uaoffOT/ryljj nia CIO and the California State Federation of Labor, two organiza­ tions which have been discussing merger on the state level for many months. One 0)! the big unfinished jobs in completing the merger of or­ ganized labor has been the com­ bining of these state and local central labor bodies, with big or­ ganizations like the California cen­ tral bodies an important factor. Curran's action then, simply amounts to disruption of the mer­ ger process. Naturally, delegates to the Cali­ fornia CIO group knew nothing about the NMU's - collusion with District 50 against AFL-CIO ships* officers unions and the SIU. Nor did they know about NMU raiding in the Robin Line or in the Willis fieet where NMU attorneys did not program for maintaining port se­ curity. Between 15 and 20 Coast Guards­ PHILADELPHIA—Disregarding a raid by the NMU's men boarded the Longview at United Marine Division, the SIU and the Brotherhood of Ma­ Quarantine and made a two-hour rine Engineers have racked up sizable monetary gains inspection of cargo hatches, ma­ and other improvements for • chinery and other places that the deck and engine room of­ United Marine Division. The peti­ might hold atomic devices. Later ficers of the C. G. Willis fleet. tion was filed on the eve of the The gains, highlighted by wage in­ contract reopener. they followed the ship to drydock creases ranging from $135 to $218 SIU officials pointed out that the in Hoboken, and maintained guard a month, were scored while un­ petition stood in the way of nego­ on the gangway while it was serv­ licensed crewmembers of the in- tiations for similar increases for iced. Coast Guard boats also cir­ tercoastal tug fleet waited for ac­ the cooks, deckhands, and oilers. on an election petition filed Originally, the NMU affiliate had cled the ship all the time it stayed tion by the NMU affiliate. The- deck indicated that it would seek an at the dock. officers and the deckhands, cooks election covering all Willis em­ The Coast Guard has been mak­ and ullers are represented by the ployees. But at the time it filed, ing routine checks for several years SIU's Harbor and Inland Water it asked for the right to represent only the unlicensed crewmen. on ships returning from Iron Cur­ ways Division. The two-year agreement cover­ The HIWD signed a fir.st-time tain countries. Most of the inspec­ ing the Willis officers was nego­ contract with Willis last year after tions have been conducted on for­ tiated by five engineers and four it won an election over the United SIW eign ships. With the start of captains and mates off the boats. Marine Division by a count of 69 The men came in from various to 2. Prior to the vote, the boats American grain exports to Poland, American ships calling there can points along the Atlantic Coast at had been a non-union operation. union expense to attend the con­ The raid made use of a Taftexpect searches on their return. tract talks. The agreement, which Hartley law attack on the union hesitate to attack the union shop The Longview Victory sailed has been ratified by membership shop clause and other items in the clause as "illegal", a pitch identi­ existing SlU-HlWD agreement. cal to that employed by "right to from the Gulf several months ago vote, covers about 60 officers. with I cargo of grain for Poland. Under the contract, which takes This was in ironic contrast with work" advocates. She was in Gdynia for a week and effect January 1, 1958, deck offi­ NMU President Joe Curran's fre­ • Curran continued to defend his cers will receive increases ranging quent declarations that NMU raid on Robin Line, where the came back in ballast. from $135 to $213 a month. By would not use T-H against other NMU attempted to force Seafarers January 1959, captains will be paid unions. out of their jobs and thus deprive $720 a month, relief captains $684 them of job rights they had for a month, and mates $648. The 18 years. Curran's pitch is that List Details In crews work on a 20-day on, 10-day "Labor Will Fight Robin Line Rul­ off basis. which translated into factual Cables To Union ing," language would mean that labor Wage rates for engineers go up notifying headquarters would fight for Curran's right to from $160 to $218 a month.- Be­ byWhen cable or wireless that a Sea­ raid an opposing union's membei-fore the agreement expires, engi­ farer has paid off in a foreign ship and failing of that, have them neers will receive the following; port because of injury or illness, fired from their jobs. chief engineers—$695; relief chief ships' delegates should include Curran himself, on other occa­ engineers—$672; and assistant en­ the following information: sions, has expressed great indigna­ gineers—$648. The man's full name, his SIU tion against raiding. Yet even after The agreement also provides for book number, name of the ship, improvements in welfare benefits the port of payoff and the hos­ his union's own raid on Robin Line and working conditions. Under the pital where he is being treated. had failed miserably, and Seafar­ pact, deck officers will be covered The response of ships' crews ers, and even NMU men on the by the SIU deep sea welfare plan, to the Union's request ior these ships had rejected the NMU as and engineers will be entitled to notifications has been very good. their bargaining agent, he threw greater employer contributions un­ Sometimes though, not all of picket lines around the Robin ships der the BME Welfare Plaa the above information has been as the final act in his pattern of Negotiations took place while included. Be sure to list all of disruption. Curran then ordered his own unlicensed crewmembers of the this data so that the SIU can men, NMU members, to cross the Willis fleet awaited further action act as promptly as .possible. on a petition by Local 333 of the (Continued on page 15) '35 �Pace Sfac SEAFARERS December 20,, .1957 LOG Prize-Winning Editorial LOG Has Won 23 Awards In Labor Press Competition world a smkmg oi th. _ former .»•»»"?"» The addition of four more awards this year has boosted the LOG's impressive string of rizes in International Labor Press Association competition since 1947 to 23. Ten of these ave been won since' the competition was broadened following AFL-CIO merger in 1955. These and other statistics ^ reflect the fact that while the LOG made its debut, the SIU ty of Columbia University's Grad­ SIU-A&G District is numeri­ newspaper has accumulated 17 of uate School of Journalism, who I cally small compared to some AFL-CIO international unions, the LOG "as the organ of an expand­ ing, enterprising union" has con­ tinued to play a major role as a trade union and a maritime publi­ cation. The preceeding quotation was published just six years ago in 1951, when the current LOG for­ mat was first introduced in conJunction with the opening of the then-new SIU headquarters build­ ing in Brooklyn. Since the "new" its 23 awards, winning at least two in every contest category open to it in the annual ILPA competition. The LOG has placed first or second for the top award—general editorial excellence—among inter­ national union newspapers in fbur of the past six years. It won the second spot for 1957, when first place went to the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union's "Rec­ ord." Judging for this year's awards was done by members of the facul- UtRSWPS SHIP BILLS commented on the LOG as follows: rest of the story. inadequate, what "Provides best coverage of its own field and combines interesting aspects from all labor. Layout bright and imaginative . . . A 16-page, bi-weekly tabloid since May, 1955, the LOG has pub­ lished issues of up to 32 pages in­ can beuwB have .only a hanaiu» g usually cluding special supplements from time to time. As the key link be­ tween the Union ashore and the short of °®"^®^asons these ship ®P"^h^way than mamseagoing membership, its function has always been broader than that accidents and of a shoreside union publication. It's no accident «^at -h^ The Maritime Paper Accordingly, it has long been recognized as "thfe'' newspaper in maritime and it has likewise kept pace with "the growing recognition of both fh# SIU and its member­ ship in labor affairs generally. Avoiding the pitfalls of "boiler­ plate" material and a variety of syndicated matter, it has been given freshness by the steady stream of news and feature items sent in by the Seafarers during of lea'^g . ijpr bv the day and the their travels all over the world. This, in turn, has given every Seafarer a stake in his Union's rnn»«»j , future.j^ure.- It's Ks up „ the-tvenu -trend:^"and newspaper as well as an identity with it, and the admonition "Sure, but it was in the LOG!" is enough to quench an argument. Again, editorial contributions are not the Editorial in August 3, 1956, LOG won prize for pinpointing safety whole story either, since-the LOG pr(}{)lems "in an interesting, convincing and specific way." has always been fully supported by membership contributions. birth and death announcements, of successes' has been broken only Thus endowed with membership letters, digests of ships' minutes three times, once when no entries were submitted since the LOG and Union support, the LOG has and other pertinent material. The LOG "package" demon­ editor was one of the judges. been constantly striving to live up to its trade union function in mar­ strates the state of 'the Union at Overall, the LOG's 23-award total prizes, 11 itime and in the trade union move­ any given time. Texts of the SIU includes eight first ment. A typical issue of the paper constitution. Union contracts, SIU seconds and four thirds. These may include about 30 timely news- V/elfare Plan agreements, shipping include five front page awards, stories, an equal number of photo­ rules and other special material four for editorial excellence, three for written editorials, six for edi­ graphs and cartoon features, a are also published regularly. SIU entries earned two. prizes torial cartoons, four for feature dozen or more regular columns and membership-originated items the first time the LOG entered an material and one "grand award" plus the usual routine notices. ILPA contest in 1947. The string from the 1956 contest. Robin Line Shipping Cheers NY Samples of LOG front pages (above) wfiich won first prize for "good lively molce-up" from 1957 contest judges. Cartoon by Art Editor Bernard Seaman (below) cited for award was in April 27. 1956, issue. NEW YORK—Headquarters, as well as the membership, again wants to thank the broth­ ers who stuck by their jobs on the Robin Line ships long enough for the NLRB to hold the elections. Many ports have put formal of thanks in the record. As was reported, the SIU Won the first four ships voted ing on and eight were in transit. Locksley (Robin) and the Armonk by a heavy majority, despite Among the vessels paying off (New Jersey Indust.). "tempting" offers of NMU books and the chance to work under the NMU contract. Some of the Sea­ farers on these vessels have in­ formed headquarters that their wives have received letters from the NMU in an attempt to convert them to their line. The Robin Mowbray voted NMU after most of the crew were either fired or left the vessel and were replaced by NMU members. Outlook Good Bill Hall, assistant secretarytreasurer, reports that shipping for the port has been good throughout the last two weeks. Some jobs were hanging on the board for several calls before they could find takers. The outlook for the coming period is also good with a sizable number of ships scheduled to arrive for payoffs and a couple of others com­ ing out of temporary lay-up and signing on crews. Most of the jobs came from the 27 vessels that paid off during the past period. This was the greatest number of ships paying off in this port within one period for over a ^^^r;iThere wer^ thr^e s4iips sigh-, here were the Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pegasus (Al­ coa); Beatrice, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Frances, Carolyn (Bull); Seatrain Georgia, New York (Seatrain); Steel Architect, Steel Designer, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Almena, Morning Light, Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Robin Mowbray, Robin ^ B The Valley Forge (Penn. Nay.); Andrew Jackson .(Waterman) and the Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ riers) signed on while the Seatrains New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Savannah (Seatrain); Pennmar (Calmar); Val Chem (Heron); Sandcaptain (Const. Agg.), and the Michael (Carras) were in transit. A PORTO'CALL 675•-4w.A^«^nF -12/6 BCCOfeClJ/'Aj ©AU77MC»ee �IMT SEAFARERS DOUAR'S WORTH Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Costs High On Second Mortgages LOG NewMEBA Unit formed for Lakes Par*. SeTM Checking Where The Money Goes DETROIT—Preparing for the all-oiit Great Lakes-Seaway organ­ izing drive planned in coordination with the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association has consolidated all Great Lakes engineers in one local imion. The 93-year-old Local 3 of this city has surrendered its charter, with its members joining Great Lakes Local 101. The newly-formed organization will hold a convention in Cleveland early next month for the purpose of drafting an organ­ izing program, electing officers and attending to other details involved in its establishment. Other preparations for Lakes' or­ ganizing include the establishment of MTD port councils in virtually all major Great Lakes ports. The recent MTD convention stressed the considerable organizing oppor­ tunities that will be available on the Lakes once the Seaway opens. A growing number of moderate-income families are undertaking second mortgages at interest rates of as much as 15 jper cent. The use of second mortgages and other costly lending practices has reached such proportions that two Congressional committees are in­ vestigating the situation. FHA Commissioner Norman Mason has warned that reports from FHA field directors indicate these practices are growing fast. Three out of ten sales of houses currently are being financed with second mortgages, The Connecticut FHA director, for example, estimates that 30 per cent of conventional home-sale trans­ actions In his state currently involve second mortgages and land con­ tracts, a "dangerous type of conditional sales contract. Six months ago his estimate, was eight per cent. The reason for the growing number of second mortgages is that prices of bouses have gone up but banks and other lenders have held _down the amounts they will lend on first mortgages. They want to play safe by lending only 60 or 75 per cent of the appraised value of the house. Too, the appraised value often is lower than thfr ac­ Seafarers Ronald Burton, AB (loft), and Eugene W. Bent, FWT, tual market price the buyer jpys. check over the SiU secretary-treasurer's weekly financial report in Thus a family buying a house for the auditing room at headquarters. The Weekly reports are posted $15,000 nowadays often finds it after an audit by a rank-and-file committee. can get a first mortgage of only $10,000. Construction costs throughout the country rose three per cent during the twelve months thr&ugh Septembef, according to the T. W. Dodge Corp. The price of almost every type of structure shows a rise of 148 per cent over the 1941 MONTREAL—A break in the 170-day-oId strike by the SIU Canadian District against construction. Thus, a house that cost $8,000 to build in 1941 now the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., now awaits the wind-up of this is tagged $19,840, exclusive of the week's North Atlantic Treaty Organization conference in Paris. cost of land and financing. Prime Minister John F. DieAs prices of houses have risen fenbaker of Canada is ex­ Halifax last month after being of North America and its affiliates. and mortgage money has gotten pected to take steps to resolve sailed by ships' officers under Key support is pledged by the tighter, lenders have demanded the strike issues on his return from cover of night. Three had already Seamen's & Waterfront Workers increasingly higher fees. In the the NATO talks. The Prime.^ Min­ been idled in Halifax. Trade Union in Port-of-Spain, Trin­ midcastcrn states, as New York ister actively stepped into the dis­ In addition to the AFL-CiO and idad, which has condemned the and New Jersey, lenders ask dis­ pute after the Canadian Depart­ MTD support, the strike has the company's "strikebreaking tactics" counts "of as much as 12-14 per cent, in addition to the interest charge ment of Labour was unable to come active endorsement of the Cana­ and advised local port authorities of six per cent. Thus, you might borrow $3,000 on a second mortgage, up with a solution. dian Labour 'Congress, Interna­ and Canadian officials that its but sign a contract to repay $3,400, and pay six per cent interest on The world-wide labor solidarity tional Confederation of Free Trade members will not handle the "hot" $3,400, not the $3,000 you actually got. in support of the SIU strike gained Unions, British Trades Union Con­ CNS ships. The SWWTU is the only California Squeezes Tm further support last week when gress, International Transportwork- recognized transimrt union in PortBut-it's in the house-hungry Southwest and West Coast that charges the AFL-CIO convention in Atlan­ ers Federation as well as the SIU of-Spain. for second mortgages have reached perhaps their highest level. Cali­ tic City pledged its backing to the fornia, for example, permits "trust deeds" instead of mortgages, and Canadian strikers. Earlier, the Maritime Trades De­ allows lenders to charge ten per cent interest on "second trust deeds" In addition to brokerage fees and service charges. The brokerage fees partment convention endorsed "the are regulated by law at five per cent for mortgages of one year, ten fight of our Canadian brothers to per cent for two years and 15 for three. Brokers build up their fees preserve trade union representa­ by influencing borrowers to take out the three-year mortgages on tion." An MTD resolution saluted which they charge the 15 per cent brokerage fee in addition to the "the maritime workers of the free ten per cent annual interest. On top of that, they charge borrowers- trade union movement... for their for costs and expenses of as much as four per cent more. Finally they prpmpt efforts and stirring display WASHINGTON—Appearing before the United States Tar­ calculate these charges on the basis of the face amount of the mort­ of international trade union fra­ gage, rather than the amount the borrower receives. Thus, the actual ternity in joining to crush the iff Commission, Lester Balinger of the SIU of NA's fish and Canadian government-sponsored at­ Interest rate on a second trust deed often becomes 15 per cent. cannery divisions called for additional legislative protection One homeowner reported to the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau tempt at union busting." CNS attempted to break the SIU for the domestic tuna and al-"^ that he had to agree to, pay a commission of $500 to a broker to get a union and the industry is calling second mortgage loan of $1,800. On top of that, he was supposed to strike, with government approval, bacore fishing industry. for limits on imports and increased pay interest of ten per cent, and not on the $1,800 he actually re­ by transferring its eight ships to Balinger pointed to a "ter­ Trinidad registry after the strikers tariff charges. ceived, but on the $2,300 amount which included the commission. turned down a take-it-or-leave-it rific" decline in job opportunities Trust Deeds Risky wage offer. The CNS offer Involved for West Coast tuna fishermen Trust deeds themselves are risky for home buyers, and should be a two-step 15 percent package, well which, since 1952, amounts to avoided if at all possible. A ti'ust deed is not the same as an ordinary below the already-trimmed-down about 30 percent overall. Boats mortgage. 20 percent demands for which the Under a mortgage you yourself keep title to your property, and men originally struck on July 4th. lost at sea, he said, have not been merely pledge ft as security. Under a trust deed you sign over your Present base pay for ABs is $204 ^replaced by American owners, and title to the property to a third party called a trustee. many boats have left the US to fish per month. (Continued from page 2) If you fall behind in your payments, you generally have 90 days to The company has already failed with foreign crews and deliver which there was such a dispute bring your account up to date by paying all back payments, interest in several attempts to import their catch to over the question of behavior of charges and any legal expenses the lender may have incurred. After strikebreakers, both from the West foreign ports. the union's president, it appears 90 days, when the notice of sale has been published, you have to pay Indies and England, with the result By contrast, he clearly that Curran's reference is off the entire balance in full if you want to keep your property. After that all its ships continue to lay said, fish imports ^eant for them. sale at auction by the trustee, you have no redemption rights. idle in Halifax. Five ships origi­ have been on the For the sake of a $1,000 loan, you can lose your home and all your nally tied up here were shifted to rise since 1951. The other Curran statement equity in it. praised Mr. Cooper as resolving The result has An even more dangerous way to finance a home is through a "land "to stay clear of union policy and been a tremen­ program." sales contract," sometimes called a conditional sales contract. Here dous turnover in the seller retains title to the property tmtil you have paid, usually, manpower in the It is interesting to note that the one-third or one-half the purchase price. (Jenerally, land contracts domestic fleet be­ Senate committee's criticism of The Post Office Department Balinger provide that you forfeit all the payments you already made if you has requested that Seafarers cause of a decline Mr. Cooper was based on his ac­ default on your payment schedule. Thus, you can pay off, say $5,000 and their families include postal in the men's earnings. Price cuts tively "taking sides" with Cross on a $15,000 house,* and if you fall behind, lose the house and all you zone numbers in sending in domestic fish upon which the against the opposition in the bak­ paid in. changes of address into the men's earnings depend on a share ers union irrespective of the merits Second mortgages and similar unsound home-financing devices got LOG. The use of the zone num­ basis have combined with a re­ of the situation and his role as many families in trouble back in the 1920's. Finally this practice ber will greatly speed the flow duced volume. union counsel for all the members. helped get the whole country into trouble by bringing about a wave of of the mail and will facilitate In 1956, he said, fishermen were Similarly, Mr. Cooper has been ac­ foreclosures in the early 30's. averaging about $4,900 a year. This cused by the NMU opposition of delivery. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation had to be created to help Failure to include the zone year the averages will work out to taking sides" on behalf of Mr. homeowners and lenders through the worst part of the big depression. number can hold up delivery about $3,950 for working 15 or 16 Curran. In one instance, as cited It refinanced more than a million homes in three years. by the LOG, Mr. Cooper actively of the paper. The LOO is now hours daily, seven days a week. Don't let history repeat itself at your expense. Stay away from in the process of zoning its The future of the industry is urged NMU members on the SS "trustors ' and other mortgage , brokers, and second mortgages. alto­ entiremailing. Hsit,: , entirely dependent on protective United States Jto vote,-fpr the Cur­ gether, if at all possible. legislation," BAlingei>Tlle<!lafed. The ran slate in an NMU election. w . TB - '^1 I • • y• .r. I -'fi Prime Minister Enters Canadian SIU Strike; See Settlement Near - '--'i I ••J -i I Urge Tuna Import Limit To Save US Fishery Jobs Cooper Out Of Bakers 3 aI I Put Postal Zone On LOG Address • •'^1 •3 �Pace Eisrht SEAFARERS i. December ^0, 195* « >• LOG MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS . Fourteen resolutions dealing with a variety of maritime prob­ lems including subsidies, national legislation, the hiring hall, the St. Lawrence Seaway and others were approved at the convention of the Mari­ time Trades Department early this month. In addition, the convention acted to broaden the executive board of MTD in recognition of the growth oif the or­ ganization and also took steps to imple­ ment its organizing program. As previously reported in the SEA­ FARERS LOG, the convention heard ad­ dresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany in which he called the Depart­ ment the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine un­ ions; from MTD President Paul Hall on the objectives of the organization and from AFL-CIO legislative representative Andrew Biemiller. In addition, the convention heard a pledge from John Livingston, AFL-CIO Director of Organization, to cooperate wholeheartedly in any MTD organizing campaign. Other speakers included James Brownlow of the Metal Trades Department and Nelson Cruikshank of the AFL-CIO Social Service Department. The executive board was broadened by the addition of three new membersHerbert L. Daggett for the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; A. J. Loughrey for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Russell Stephens for the Technical Engineers. The following is a digest of MTD con­ vention resolutions; '50-50' The convention noted that it is "im­ perative that we continue the fight on all levels to preserve '50-50' ... in the face of constant attacks on this legisla­ tion." Subsidies The -convention noted that no appre­ ciable'' progress had been made by the US on a more equitable subsidy pro­ gram. It reiterated its opposition to granting subsidies only to a limited num­ ber of companies as putting "a premium on bad management" and a "bar to a healthy and expanding industry." 4> Seaway With the coming opening of the Sea-Ivay, the MTD has been making prepara­ tions for the vast organizing potential involved. The convention recommended "a full-scale, coordinated organizing campaign . . . with a view to ultimate representation of all the workers in­ volved under the banner of the respec­ tive AFL-CIO unions." ii $• i> ILO The constructive contributions oL;||FLCIO delegates to the Internation^JLili^ Organization were lauded "despiW tre efforts of reactionary employer members to cripple the essential functions of ILO." 4" 4" J" MSTS The maintenance of a huge peacetime commercial fleet by the Military Sea Transport Service came under heavy fire. The convention called it "a service-un­ necessary and costly to the American taxpayer" and "usurpation of the func­ tions of private US shipping and the consequent deprivation of the benefits of trade union representation from the workers involved." 4- 4- 4- Marine Hospitals 4" 4" 4" Long Range M'time Program The Government was criticized for its "hit and miss" approach to maritime which was attributed to the lack of a "broad, long-range maritime program." The convention called for steps to effect such a program and to allow "member unions of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment to participate in its development." t- • r,. t Anti'Labor Legislation 4^ The resolution warned that the ground­ work is being laid for another attack on the Public Health Service. It pointed out that maritime ranks third in accident rates and seamen "are constantly ex­ posed to pestilence and disease peculiar to the ports ... at which they must call . . ." It urged an end to the con­ stant threats to eliminate facilities. Convention guest Peter McGavin, special assistant to AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany; SlU Mobile port agent Cal Tanner and BME pres. Ray McKay make up a three­ some. Livingston Pledges Full Aid To MTD "maximum effort by the Maritime Trades Department" to promote revival of these trades and "US Government encourage­ ment of new methods of operation. They further recommended "Congressional Amendment of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act to provide construction subsi­ dies as an inducement to new enterprise in this field." .. ' Delegates denounced efforts by the enemies of labor to destroy trade unions and declared, "we must vigorously op­ pose any and all legislative attempts on national and local levels to invade, the, rights of free working men and women, . Urging greater organizing efforts . by all unions, AFL-CIO director of organization John Livingston pledged all possible Federation aid in drives by MTD unions. AFL-CIO Director of Organization John Livingston made a strong pledge of all possible aid to the Maritime Trades Department's campaign to organize on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Livingston declared, "As far as our. Department of Organization is concerned, within the limits of the manpower that we will have at the time, we will be very interested in your work and your project, and we will not be behind you—we will be right out there in front with y^u, no matter how rough some of your cahipaigns may get." Livingston also remarked, "I think it is extremely important that Depart­ ments such as yours exist because it is only by standing together and pooling your ideas and your forces that you can do a more effective job in your respec­ tive fields organizationally, on the leg­ islative front, and at the collective bargaining table." Hiring Hall The hiring hall method of employment was hailed as "the most effective means of insuring fair and equitable distribu­ tion of work." The resolve called for "proper federal legislation ... to guar­ antee that the hiring hall be recognized as the proper medium for employment in all industries in which its use has been an accepted practice." 4> 4' 4« Domestic Shipping The losses in this field were noted up until recently when new methods were put in play to revive the trades. Con­ sequently, the delegates recommended $ 4^ Fish Imports Cheap fish imports Mve depressed wPrk opportunities and income in the domestic fisheries. Consequently, the Department urged "the enactment of adequate legislation to protect the fish­ ermen and cannery workers." 4> 4> 4 'S-' Runaways The convention called the American maritime worker "one of the chief vic­ tims" of the runaways and charged that maritime workers' "welfare has been completely ignored by the Maritime Ad­ ministration." It called for "necessary remedial legislation to halt further ship transfers. . ." 4> 4" 4- Canadian Strike The convention denounced the trans­ fer action of the Government-owned Canadian National Steamship Lines as "one of the most vicious attempts at the destruction of union yyages, conditions and representation." It cited the vigor­ ous fight waged against the transfer by the SlU Canadian District and the ef­ fective support received from all over the world. The MTD went on record as supporting the fight and "salutes the maritime workers of the free trade union movement . . . for their stirring display; of internationar trade union frater­ nity. .." 4i 4> 4 ITF and ICFTU The convention saluted the Interna­ tional Transportworkers Federation and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions as democratic bulwarks and instrumentalities for the protection of the economic rights of maritime workers. 3rd Trailership Enters SerWce I ^\'r I ?• President William A. Calvin of the Boilermakers was elected vicepresident of the Building & Con­ struction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO to succeed Teamster President Dave Beck. Beck an­ nounced that he was resigning from the department because he would be terminating his position with the Teamsters "in the fore­ seeable future." 4i 4< 41 William Schnitzler, AFL - CIO secretary-treasurer, has announced the establishment of a one-year internship for graduate students starting July 1, 1958. The intern­ ship will Consist of a one-year po­ sition with the Federation's Re­ search Department working on economic analysis, labor legislar \ tion and collective bargaining: de­ velopments and will offer, direct experience and training of com­ petent young people for positions, MOBILE—The SS Fairland, the third vessel to be converted into a trailership, entered Pan-Atlantic's sea-land service early this month. The ship will service the ports of New York, Miami, New Orleans and Tampa. . The fourth vessel, the SS"^ Raphael Semmes, is scheduled entered its seventh week with little Corsair, the Steel Age and Steel for completion in several hope of a settlement. Port agent Appjentice. in trade union research. Graduates of universities having specialized units in the field of labor and in­ dustrial relations, who will not have reached their 26th birthday by July 1, 1958, and, who have com­ weeks. The Raphael Semmes will pleted one year of graduate work round out the first phase of Panwill be eligible for the positions. Atlantic's new service.' The com­ 4^ 4^ 4^ pany wilkhave two trailerships op­ Seven locals of the Meat Cutters erating between NY, Miami, Hous­ Union in Chicago have negotiated ton and Tampa; two between New a contract providing for wage in­ York and Miami, New Orleans creases from 32.5 to 38.75 cents an and Tampa; and two sea-land hour over a two-year period. The tankers between New York and agreements, ratified at local mem­ Houston. bership meetings, covers all chain Seafarers in this port are taking and independent supernaarkets in advantage of the new medical exr the Chicago area except Jewel and aminations being given by the SIU's National Tea Co. The' members Welfare Department. About seven rejected the proposals from the to ten men a day are being x-rayed two holdout companies, and voted and receiving cardiographs. It Is in favor of a strike if an agreement hpped'that the center will be! able could not be reached. The wage to expand and take in:dependents and welfare Increases are retroac­ in the near future. The city-wide bus strike here tive to Oct. 5, 1957. Cal Tanner continued to work with the fact-finding committee until he had to leave for the AFL-CIO Con­ vention in Atlantic City. Although making good progress, the com­ mittee has not been able to settle the dispute. While shipping has not been booming, many of the men are being choosy and leaving the jobs on the board for a couple of calls. It is expected that the freezing weather and the coming Christmas holidays will add to the number of men on the beach in this area. Among the ships in this port during the past period were the LaSalle, Wacosta, Warrior and Madaket (Watermanl, the Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Clipper Pilgrim, % PHOTOS sToRtes, ?oeTRY •y-4 �December 20i 19ST SEAFARERS Pare Nine ' LOG THt MT D CONVENTION @ Delegates of 12 unions rep­ resenting virtually the entire i maritime industry are shown ' at Atlantic Gity convention at which they worked out a pro­ gram of mutual action ''on common problems. •-V-. ''•A.-'}' Arnold Zuider (r) AFSCME. witli Grain Millers' K. Schneider. Ship officers ohattinr are E. N. Altman, J. Calhoun tmd Pres. Herbert Darrett, MEBA; Moe Welnstein, MM&Ft V. O'Reilly, MEBA. Listehinr to talk are (1 to r) M. Stephens, Technical Engineers; Joe Trainer, IBL; Stephen Leslie, Operating Engineers. SIU Pacific District was represented by Ed Turner, Marine Cooks; Morris Weisberger; Sailors; Sam Bennett, Marine Firemen. f M W. Pendergast, Boil­ ermakers and A. Matz, Firemen & Oilers. Harry O'ReiUy, MTD Secretary; James Brownlow, Metal Trades Dep't, and Jack McDonald, Operating Engineers, confer. Fred Farnen, SIU Great Lakes District; Rolla Johnson, MM&P, and Stanley Thomp­ son, Great Lakes Detroit agent, in huddle. Int'l Brotherhood of Longshoremen's huddle features (1 to r) E. L. Slaughter, secretary; Larry Long, president; Joe Trainor. ... m •• -••••IP ' •A'i'-f %: m., V-I • ••• V;'sT •' •V- \\:f. ...'••A Andre.IV Biemiller, AFL-GIO legislativb rep, wail, speaker. •. A 'l A; s.'-iry • '• '• - �Face T» SEAFARERS LOG Setting The Deck Straight November 27 Through December 10 Registered Fort Deck A IG 95 16 49 Boston 1 • .. a . ^ . .. New York ............1 *..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .. Norfolk Savannah — Tampa Mobile ....... .. 3G New Orleans .. 4G Lake Charies Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. 15 Seattle .. ............ Deck A Total .. 354 1 ...... . V Deck B 2 13 0 22 3 3 4 7 22 9 16S 4 12 Deck B 122 Ens. A 7 69 12 3G 8 7 5 22 29 11 19 12 12 12 •nt. A 255 Ens. B ' 4 12 4 25 7 4 3 6 11 IG 2G 19 9 12 Ens. B 146 Stew. A. 5 53 8 33 1 2 5 3G 45 , 5 15 14 22 8 Stew. A 246 Stew. B 1 9 3 2G 5 1 1 6 11 7 11 7 10 4 stew. B 96 Totil A - 22 217 36 112 22 18 20 82 114 24 58 43 49 38 Total A 855 Total ;;totai B ' . RSs. '" 7• 34 7 67 15 8 8 19 44 26 47 31 23 28 Total B 364 -251?, . 43 170 37 26 28 101 158 . 50 105 74 72 66 Total . Res.. 1219 p: -•f £ Fort SiU-HIWD members J. W. Edwards (left) and L T. Squires, deck­ hands on the G&H tug J. Harris Masterson, team up to coil some line in Houston. The Masterson is one of 26 boots in the G&H fleet. Defense Council Affirms Need For Merchant Fleet WASHINGTON—^Reports of the impending death of the US merchant marine replacement program have turned out to be greatly exaggerated. The Office of Defense Mobiliza­ tion has notified Rep. Herbert —— — C. Bonner, chairman of the. had been suggestions to the effect House Merchant Committee that the merchant marine would Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah /. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total . . . . . . . . . . - •. Deck A 7 76 5 64 8 1 6 35 32 8 IG 4 2 22 Deck A 28G Shipped Deck B 0 12 1 2G 9 0 1 7 13 6 5 4 2 3 Deck B 83 Deck Bng. C A 0 2 6 56 0 4 1 51 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 28 1 33 0 10 0 19 0 3 0 9 0 13 Deck Bnfl. C A 8 242 Ens. B 0 21 4 19 8 3 1 11 5 8 7 0 0 7 Ens. B 94 Ens. stew. 'C A 0 3 8 35 3 1 1 42 0 1 0 1 2 2 2 22 0 33 1 4 0 8 0 4 0 6 0 12 Ens. 1Itew. C A 15 176 stew. stew. Total B c A 0 G 12 9 2 167 1 G 12 17 G 157. 6 1 15 0 G 6 G 2 12 10 G 85 3 9 98 3 2 22 6 G 37 G G 11 0 G 17 2 G 47 Stew. Stew. Total B c A 65 8 698 Total B 0 42 6 56 23 3 4 28 27 17 18 4 2 12 Total B 242 Total C 0 16 1 2 1 0 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 Total Ship, 12 225 19 215 39 9 18 115 129 42 55 15 19 6 .59 Total Total Ship. c 31 971 Shipping lagged again during the last two weeks, despite the approaching year-end holi­ days. Both job activity and registration fell off; shipping to 971 and registration to 1,219. The usual holiday pile-offs and consequent job boom at year's-end has failed to develop -1 so far, although the last pe--*" —— •:— riod may have been too early for it in the face or the slug­ Hold Up Suez Canal Expansion^ Need $ gish shipping over a good part of no longer be considered as having this year. The holiday boom ordi­ any defense value in the missile narily extends into January as Sea­ age. farers pay off for vacations and Gordon Gray, the Defense Mo- to get time off with their families. Five SIU ports managed to im­ bilizer, wrote to Bonner that the Under a newly-adopted development program, the Suez matter had been considered by a prove their showing despite the Canal Authority plans to deepen the waterway to take tank-| special committee made up of rep­ general job fall-off. Mobile and ers of 65,000 deadweight tons and to increase traffic capacity resentatives of the Office of De­ Baltimore were particularly active. fense Mobilization, the Defense New York, Norfolk and Savannah to 56 vessels a day, and even--*Department and the Maritime Ad­ also rose. Seattle, remained "as is, tually 80 to 90 vessels a day. Colonel Mahmound Yunes, ministration, and that the commit­ but was still active. Declines were listed for Boston, board chairman and managing di­ tee's findings had been approved by the higher-ups on the Defense Philadelphia, Tampa, New Orleans, rector of the Canal authority, said Lake Charles, Houston, Wilmington that the authority plans to start its Mobilization Board. and San Francisco. The return of $2GG million program as soon as Gray also said that the Board favors a merchant fleet of approx­ Robin Line jobs on SIU shippin;^ possible. However, its Schedule for LONDON — Two British scien­ imately the present level as an in­ boards should help out in the near deepening the waterway to 45 feet SAN . FRANCISCO — Shipping depends on whether the authority tists have developed a long flexible terim goal and calls for a "long- future. took a dive in this port during the Registration and shipping ran can borrow money against future sea-going bag capable of carrying range program for the replacement fairly close in the engine depart­ toll revenues . past two weeks. There was only some 10 tons of oil at the end of of ships which will become obso­ In his status report on the ment, which shipped half the class lete." one ship, the Iberville (Waterman), a tow. The model, a tubular bag C jobs. canal development, Mahmound an­ signing on. 67 feet long and three feet wide Not spelled out in the letter, are A futher breakdown by seniority nounced that the canal was still in diamater, successfully passed a the methods by which this replace­ The Massmar, Marymar (Calmar) groups showed the class B regis­ 18 inches short of its pre-blockade series of tests in rough seas. ment program is to be accom­ tration slightly higher than in the depth of 35 feet, but that it would and the Hurricane - (Waterman) Professors W. Hawthorne and plished. The Maritime Trades De­ last period, and the B shipping reach that level by April or earlier. John Paige of Cambridge Univer­ partment convention had called for about the same as before. The de­ Daily transit through the Egyptian- pulled into port for servicing. sity built their sea-going bag out a union voice in long-range plan­ clines, therefore, were all in the nationalized waterway has in­ There were no reported beefs and of a thin but strong flexible mate­ ning for maritime and also has class A column. However, the class creased to 47 vessels from the 41.9 all were in good shape. rial similar to nylon. When empty been critical of the favoring of a A proportion of jobs shipped rose pre-blockade average. the container weighs less thay one limited number of subsidized oper­ to 72 percent of to total. Class B The Suez Company manager is two-hundredths as much as the ators at the expense of the rest of shipping also went up, to 25 per­ in the United States "contacting my cargo it carries and can be folded the US merchant marine. cent of the job total. customers"—the shipowners—"on and carried in the back of an Lending further emphasis to the The foUowing is the forecast port what services we can provide for automobile. When full the bag need for a US merchant fleet was by port. them." He is also meeting Eugene rides fairly low in the water with a series of articles in last week's Boston: Quiet... New York: Fair Black, president of the World Bank about 90 percent of it submerged. "New York Times" on the critical . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ in an effort to raise the necessary Major oil companies are inter­ shortages in the United States in more: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair ... funds here. Mahmound reaffirmed ested . in the development of flex­ reserves of vital raw materials for Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair the Egyptian government's declara­ ible seagoing containers as an US industry. The "Times" articles Mobile: Good ... New Orleans: tion that the canal tolls wpuld not answer to the rising cost of tanker pointed out that such items as Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . be raised more than one percent construction. The estimated cost chrome, tin, rubber, copper, lead, Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: a year. "For the present," he added, of producing such a bag is about bauxite, iron ore, manganese, and Fair . . . San Francisco: Quiet . . . "We have no intention of raising one-seventh that reqiiirea to build large amounts of oil have to be Im­ Seattle: Good. the tolls." comparable space in a standard ported—some of these items from tanker. Besearch on seagoing con- far off places such as Turkey, In­ ta ners will continue until one be dia, Malaya and the far reaches of can. produced capable of handling South America. Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits whila j^GOG tons of oil. Since these shortages will get on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid ^ One present use of the smaller- worse as the years go by, that changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Bized bags may be in unloading means greater dependence on ship­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already supertankers at ports which do not ping to maintain a flow of raw experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting have sufficient berthing facilities. materials. Consequently, if the their next check after they notified the state unemployment They can be easily filled through United States should neglect its offices that they had moved and chjinged their mailing address. a hosepipe aUached to their stem, merchant marine, it would put its IN mriim An average delay of month is reported in most cases, causing bound with other containers, and entire economy at the mercy of . considerable hardship ato.the bJS'iff'AB r men involved., . •foreign flags. "• towed into port by tug boata "that the policy that an adequate merchant marine is essential for defense purposes should be re­ affirmed." It had been previously reported that the US merchant marine pol­ icy .was under review by the Na­ tional Security Council, and there . ] r ; , :• " This Seabag's Loaded With Oil SF Has LitUe Ship Activity Stay Put For Idle Pay 'WRT&CALl �l>e««ei|ilier so, 1M7 .skjt'-v SEAFARERS Paff« Elevev LOG start Work On 'Seaway' Between N' Orleans, Gulf 'Next Door' NEW ORLEANS—Coiistruction of a deepwater tidewater channel from the Mississippi River to the Gulf which will give New Orleans a second outlet to the sea commenced last week. "• • Start of construction of the channel, which will be 76 miles long on completion, brought reality to the dreams of Crescent City shipping and civic interests who have been trying to promote such a project for more than a century. Business, civic and political lead­ ers were present for cerenjonies which preceded a dynamite blast that started work on the first ex­ cavation. The channel, to cost an estimated $96 million, will cut through land except for >26 miles of open water in Chandeleur Sound near the Gulf terminus of the new route which will result in savings in time and distance for New Or­ leans-bound shipping. Engineers predict from five to ten years will be required to com­ plete the project. Kyska Takes Seattle Crew SEATTLE—It hao been a slow shipping period for this port with the SS Kyska (Waterman) supply­ ing most of the business. She had been in temporary lay-up but took on a full crew during the period. The Afoundria (Waterman) paid off while the Iberville (Waterman) and the Seamar (Calmar) supplied the in-transit business. There were only a^few minor beefs which were settled satisfactorily. Bait. Busy With Ships, Festivities Unions' Hurricane Aid ATLANTIC CITY—The Ameri­ can Red Cross has awarded two certificates to Louisiana union groups in appreciation of the aid organized labor gave victims of Hurricane Audrey which struck the Louisiana-Texas border early in August. Philip Piro, president of the Louisiana State Building Trades Council, accepted one in behalf of the skilled craftsmen of Louisiana who 3onate<f their time and efforts to rebuild 22 homes for hurricane victims in Cameron Parish, La. President Victor Bussie and E. J. Bourg, secretary of the Louisiana State Labor Council, also received one for their organization's "out­ standing cooperation" during the relief operations. Many Seafarers from Lake Charles and New Orleans had joined with other union members to help clear the sites and then sup­ plied the muscle and brawn re­ quired in the many manual con­ struction jobs as aids to the build­ ing tradesmen. In addition to the union supplying manpower, many SIU ships made large donations to help feed and clothe the hurri­ cane victims. .. •hi The forthright action taken by the AFL-CIO to clean its own house of corrupt influences—admittedly a "disagreeable task" involving the expulsion of 1^^ million flsade union­ ists—is now on the record. It remains to be seen whether the bosses' "unions" will take a similar position on abuses in their own backyard. QUESTION: The SUP membership has gone on record for motor­ No one even expects the NAM to bring General Electric ized lifeboats on all ships. Do you feel that this is necessary? up on charges becaus^its salesmen provided "call girls" for Matthew Fanes, wiper: One big big appliance buyers. The newspapers put a "boys will be Jorge Vega, carpenter: Yes, boys" label on this sort of thing, so it's conveniently over­ think motorized lifeboats are neces­ difference in using motors is that sary for the safe­ fewer men are looked along with that multitude of sins known as "common ty both of the required to man business practices." These may range from bribery and crew and passen­ the boats. This price-rigging to arson and tax evasion, of course, but who's gers. I know leaves more room to throw the first stone anyway? from my own exto pick up vic­ Thus the current offensive by business groups to get more perience that tims of a crash, "right-to-work" bills and punitive labor laws passed has they would have or to carry more a certain smell about it. Contrast the AFL-CIO's unequivo­ been welcome passengers and during the last cal endorsement wtih the business spokesmen's own cries of c r e w m e mwar when you bers when the outraged innocence over such proposals as those calling had to get away ship is sinking. for the financial dealings^ of all welfare and pension funds, the ship fast when she was Two or three men could handle a including those run by management alone, to be put under from hit. Taking care of the lifeboats motor boat, but it requires some public scrutiny. is part of my job on ship and I handle the oars. Furthermore, despite the anti-labor emphasis of the Sen­ would rather sec motors on them. seven men to $> • ate committee's hearings this year, it's pretty apparent t J" Rafeal Caraballo, 2nd cook: I that for every union representative who allegedly took a Dimitrios Giafis, OS: Lifeboats think that lifeboats on every ship bribe or kickback there was a businessman who gave it. In with motors are much more valu­ should have both the same way, industry's crimes of strikebreaking, union- able than ones oars and motors. busting and exploitation of workers via "sweetheart" con­ with oars. They The oars may be are faster, easier tracts is viewed as "business expediency" and dismissed needed if the to man and han­ lightly. Some kind of a clean-up is badly needed there. motor conks out. dle, and don't put BALTIMORE—It has beert fairly busy period in this port Shipping picked up a great deal, running far ahead of registration The biggest increase was in the deck department where over ,80 Class "A" and "B" men shipped out. Everyone is getting ready for the Christmas holidays. The hall is be­ ing decorated and the turkeys are on order for the Christmas dinner. The dinners will be served in the Union's cafeteria for the men on the beach here and their families. All are invited to come iiT and eat to their heart's content. On the shipping side, there were a strain on the 17 vessels paying off, nine signed men. I am at on and nine in transit. The Royal home with both Oak, Cantigny (Cities Service); types but would Santore, Venore, Oremar, Feltore, The appearance of Robin Line jobs on SIU shipping boards prefer a motor to Chiiore (Ore); Joseiina (Lib. Nav.); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Citrus once more is a tribute to the spirit of the Seafarers forced an oar any day. Packer (Waterman); Robin Locksley to work under heavy -pressures, including an inferior -Na­ t Regino Vazquez, messman: I (Robin); Steel Age (Isthmian); tional Maritime Union contract on these ships. An interesting sidelight on the SIU victory is that despite agree with the SUP membership Evblyn, Jean, Emilia (Bull); Seastar (Traders) and the Charles Dunaif the lures dangled before the Robin men to win support for that every ship (Colonial Nav.) all paid off while the NMU raid, even two NMU members on the Robin Trent should have mo­ the Venore, Oremar, Feltore, Sant­ voted SIU. All Seafarers salute their brothers in Robin Line torized boats ore, Chiiore (Ore); Kenmar, Beth- for their unanimous endorsement of the SIU. aboard. Men act coaster JCalmar); Joseiina (Lib. differently under Nav.) and the Evelyn (Bull) signed pressure and Recognition for the SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG in the on. some might find form of four 1957 International Labor Press Association it difficult to han­ The, in-transit ships were the dle an 040*, but i Alcoa Runner and Pegasus (Alcoa); awards in a contest involving 300 varied AFL-CIO union motor would help Calmar (Calmar); Steel Vendor publications come at an appropriate time of the year. The them get away (Isthmian): Cubore, Baltore (Ore); LOG staff would therefore like ,to thank all Seafarers for Morning Light (Waterman) and; the their unending support over the years and wish season's irom the «hlp »uch faflk4r than •'toarii would. Cabins (rexrci^)." }^^^ Jrgrqetm^ and smooth sailing to all hands.' • . Back $1 $1 Again All But I think the motors are pre­ ferable since they are much better in fighting a strong tide than oars. Teddy Wiatrowski, FWT: Motors are a must. I was on a ship near the Andrea Doria when she sank. We had to man the oars and "idiot" sticks to try to help out. • If it had not been for _^the motorboats^ on the II d' F r a ri c e, the death toll would have been much higher. •111 •0 �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Robin SIU Crews Welcomed Back An enthusiastic commendation and welcome from Seafarers on the 88 Fairland has gone out to the crews of the first four Robin Line ships to come back under the SIU banner. Shortly after individual letters went out to crewmembers on the Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Ro­ After The Haul Was Over bin Locksley on December 10, the SIU received formal cer­ tification as bargaining agent for the ships from the NLRB. To­ gether, they had rolled up a vote of 108 for the SIU to 13 for the NMU). Two other Robin ships, the Robin Trent and Robin Goodfellow have since boosted the SIU victory string. (Story on page 3.) The message signed by the Fairland's delegates on behalf of its SIU crew lauded the Robin Line men for "your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demon­ strated which makes our organiza­ tion second to none in maritime. "We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did," it stated. The letter also issued a welcome "to the new members who have been rewarded to come under the SIU banner" as a result of the vote. "We are confident that you will find you made the best choice." Full text of the Fairland's mes­ sage was as follows: Bosun Frank Gospor (left) surveys the wreckage. left over after the Steel Navigator discharged a lQCid.-$l.deck cargo at Inchon. Joe Duffy, DM, looks like he'd like to wash his hands of the whole mess, too. They didn't say just what the stuff was. The ship was on the Gulf-Hawaii-Far East run. Photo by G. F. Abundo. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Song By Thurston Lewis Hi ho! Let's go! Out where the breezes bloiv! There's where in salty air Our hearts must be. Hi ho! Cast off the lines! Let's go! This is our wine. O'er the waves, be they our graves We're out to sea!^ Hi ho! Distant shore! Bombay or Singapore;. From Capetown to Baltimore, This is the life for mel We are the SIU; From Pensacola or Kalamazoo, Seafarers, strong and true. The Brotherhood of the Seal SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS i USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuinan H. C. Mclssac Eiadio Aris Fortunate Bacomo Leo Mannaugh Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic Milazzo Meivin W. Bass Joseph B. Murphy James F. Clarke W. P. O'Dea Juan Denopra C. Osinski John J. DriscoII George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. GiUard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Everett Haislett G. E. Shumaker Kevin B. Skelly Wade B. HarreU Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Michael Toth BUiy R. Hiil Harry S. Tuttle Antonio Infante Ludwig Kristiansen Virgil E. Wiimoth Frederick Landry Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. George Hubcr William Bargoiie James Hudson Cleophas Bcaslcy Edward G. Knapp John W. Bigwood Antoine Landry Claude Blanks Leo Lang Charles Cantwell WUIiam Lawless L. CarrasquiUo Isidore Levy George Curry Huminado Llenos Donald Dambrino Edward Moore Sidney Day Michael'Muzio Harvls Dyas Chas. Nicholson Ben D. ..Foster Faustina Orjales Floron Foster Winford Powell Adelin Fruge Allen Ritchie Dennis Gomez Wert A. Spencer Leon Cordon Jay C. Steele, RusseU Grantham Nicholas Tala . , Alvin Henderson Charles'E. Taylor. George Hobbs • a better world to live in if there were more unions like the SIU and the men who work wiik it. I would like you to print this in To the Editor: Along with the free health the -SEAFARERS LOO. God examinations furnished to our bless you. Mrs. Mary Kelps SIU membership, medicinal and 4 t 4 hospital care should also be Broader Medical Benefits Asked provided for brothers who are in good standing but are on the beach for any great length of time. This would cover the brothers who, perhaps because of poor shipping, are not eligible for Laud Crews For Hospital Visits To the Editor: We would like to express our thanks first to Mr. Green, the Bull Line agent in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for the very fine attention he has given us in every way. We don't think any better atten­ tion could have been gotten any­ place. We also have been visited by Luis Ramirez, ship's delegate from the Elizabeth, who brought us things that came in very handy. When the Jean came in All letters to the editor for on Thanksgiving Day, Mr. Green t^blication in the SEAFAR­ told the crew we were in the ERS LOG must be signed hospital and they went all out by, the writer. .Names will to give us a real holiday dinner. be withheld upon request. They also brought us magazines, cigarettes and a cribbage board USPHS services after a period wl^ich we really needed to pass of 90, days. After an examina­ the time. tion by the doctor's at our SIU Two Union brothers on the medical centers, prescriptions beach here, Anthony Gonzale's would be given for medications and Victor Carbone, also visited which they could otherivise not us, for which we both are veryafford and the brothers who re­ thankful. quired hospital care would be We should be back in. the protected. States soon, so we'll close for This is really a must for our now with thanks to everyone. entire membership in the near 2 SIU Brothers future, and is sincerely and (Names withheld) fraternally submitted from the 4 4 4 Grain Shipper for appraisal by the brothers. John J. Jellette Abe Partner To the Editor: 4« 4I am writing this letter to ex­ press my heartfelt appreciation,' to the SIU for its wonderful kindness to my mother in her To the Editor: bereavement on the death of I would like to thank the SIU my father, Francisco L. Perez. Welfare Services Department Toby Flynn of the SIU Velfor all the help It has given my fare Services Department was husband since his heart attack. especially very helpful and sym­ Without this aid and kindness, pathetic. I wish to thank each he would have been lost. and everyone on behalf of all It is wonderful to know that my family. God bless all of you: ,': Mrs. Lucille Hale there are such nice men work­ ing with the SIU. I also wish 4 4 4 to express my gratitude to the trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for the disability ben­ efits my husband will receive. To the Editor: This is just a note of thanks I don't know what we would have done if we did not get the for the prompt and courteous check from the Seafarers Wel­ service provided for my wife fare Plan today. I was laid off Mary when she was in need of from work Nov. 14 and my hus- hospital care. The SIU Welfare , band was admitted to the Services Department really USPHS hospital in Staten Is­ came through in style. land on Nov. 3. I Rm aboard the Steel Ad­ At least now my husband will vocate in Calcutta right now. not have to worry, and with Thank you all again for your God's help he will get well from help. his heart attack. This would be George O'Roiirko Letters To The Editor To the Crew, SS Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Robin Locksley; Dear Sirs and Brothers: At our last regular meeting of December 7, 1957, a discussion was held on the result of the recent bargaining election held aboard your ship where you overwhelmingly voted for representation by Seafarers International Union over the NMU. We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did. To the SIU members who stayed on these ships and endured the inconveniences and inferior provisions of the NMU contract which you were forced to work under during the last several months: We thank you for your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demonstrated which makes our organization second to none in maritime. To the new members who have been rewarded by coming under our SIU banner: Welcome to our organization. We are confident that you will find you made the best choice when you voted to be rep­ resented by the Seafarers International Union, the best Union on any waterfront. To you all, Greetings, Smooth Sailing, and Merry Christmas. For the Crew of the SS Fairland: Charles E. Wells Bud J. Lowrey Ship's delegate Engine delegate Joe Holsenbeck Robert C. Tripp! Deck delegate Steward delegate USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY L. nhino E. Matllicws N. Gaylord J. Cil 0. Adams P. Scidenbers N. Katoul - R. Lopez A. Verdemar^ J. Miniz 1. Sieger F. Hannaford H. Jurgenson S. Swienckoski W. Shaw I. DeNobriga H. Simmons Dee^W 20, 1957 LOG Gerald L. Thaxton Lucien Theriot James E. Ward Francis Wasmer Thomas White Marion C. Willey Jr. Clifford Wuertz Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ben L. Bone Thomas Mungo E. Bueno F. L. O'Laughlin Rosario Copani John Ossmon David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Ben H. Faulk Matias Puchero Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever Gorman T. Glaze Stanley Rodgers Sam Hacker Joseph Roll Frederick Harris G. H. Seeberger Walter Jackson August A. Smith Jan .S. Kozerski John A. Smith Alejandio Lopez Lloyd Wilson Waller MitcheU Joseph Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger L. A. Ready Raoul P. Cabrera Fred Reimolt John P. Cox Chas. J. Sincere A. B. Ismail William C. Watson Olus J. McCann Lewie A. Wilkerson Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off ipay cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates, . ' USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Florenclo Letle George D. Rourke James A. Patrice Steven A. Wimami William J. Powers USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jimmle Littleton James T. Moore Roy H. McCance Willie C. Sanders Fred Miller Luther Vaughn Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS B. F. Grlce Nighbert Stratoa Louie HoUlday USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. -B. E. McLeod F. R. Napoll USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Dewey GUlikln Joseph C. WaUacs USPHS HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PR Florlan J. GUnski USPHS HOSPITAL MIAMI. FLA. James W. Canard USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Delbler W. E. OrzechowsU Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges A. J. Panepinte VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehny VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KiUion SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B, Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charles Burton MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE,. MDj.,-. !; • • FHinclsco Bueno Welfare Assist is Appreciated Union Benefits Called Big Help Offers Thanks For SIU Help All Set To Go On The Town The gang's all spruced' up ready to go ashore after the pay­ off of the Yaka on the West Coast. Included are Kramer, bosun; Pricll, deck engineer; Bob White, AB, dnd Chandler, steward. Sam Joseph handled the, camera work. , : �December tO, 1957 fTIIL DISIONIR (Itthmlan), Sapt. t-^halrman, a. Wriihti Saeralary, J. RMC. Roma rapal?» mada, Diacuiiion t>ai improper handling of repalra. Vet* o< thankf to delegate. New delagata and reporter elected. Proper •ttire to he worn In meaahall and pentrr. Keep paaaagewaya clean: cota ta ba put away aaiely. Laundry to be aleaned up after uaing. Return hooka to library after reading. Nov. 10—Chairman, C. Wright; Sec­ retary, (none). Special meeting. New delegate elected. Present delegate hospitalized in Karachi; DIL MAR (Miss.), Nov. S—Chair­ man, R. Steugh; Secretary, C. Dowl- ing. Two men hospitalized—Hq. notiSed. Ship's fund S127. Purchased movies^ repaired machine: S50 given to two hospitalized men: SIO to re- ;patrlated seamen. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Movies to be purChased next trip. Leaks in silver locker to be repaired—unsafe. ARMONK (Overseas), Nov. 10— Chairman, A. Ressko; Secretary, J. Sulllvsn. Repairs to be made. Beefs to be taken to dept. heads. Reporter elected. One man missed ship. Re­ port accepted. Need hot water In laundry. Need new line for hot water. General cleaning in passageways, meashalls A foc'sles. Ship being laid up. Repairs to be done in messhalla and recreation room. Dogs to be re­ paired. Donations for ship's fund re­ quested. OCEAN iVA (Maritime Overseas), Sept. IS—Chairman, H. Hutchlns; Sec­ retary, W. Anderson. All rooms in crew quarters painted: all other re­ pairs made. Report from PH read tocrew re: coal beef. Vote of thanks to men taking these Jobs. Vote of thanks to delegate for good Job in keeping men on the ball; also to steward dept. for good food and service. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, F. Dunn; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Some repair lists prepared. Some disputed ot. No heating facili­ ties in bosun's room. Safety delegate elected. Report aceepted. Welfare plan list posted. Laundry to be closed in port and key to be retained by ' gangway watch. ; JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Nov. IS—Chairman, C. Walter; Secre­ tary, D. Pontes. New delegate elected. Report accepted. New treasurer and reporter elected. Discussion on linen change. Bread from shore is dry. MICHAEL (Carres), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, B. Brown; Secretary, J. Harty. Floral wreath sent to deceased mother of brother—paid off in Corpus Christ! and flew home. Collected S22 for flowers—will make another donation at payoff. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept Col­ lection to be taken up for ship's fund at payoff. HASTINGS (Waterman), Nov. 17— Chairman, D. Byrne; Secretary, J. wells. No beefs. New delegate elect­ ed. Repair list to be checked for repairs. ^ FELTORG (Ore Nav.), Nov. 27 — Chairman, C. Locke; Secretary, D. Pearre. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized in Canal Zone. New delegate elected. Bathrooms need re­ pairing. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Nov. 24— Chairman, C. DeHospedeles; Secre­ tary, R. Hall. Report on Robin Lines, longshore beef. Beefs to be taken to dept. delegates. Ship's fund S4.20. Requested shelves for rain and cold weather gear. Reports accepted. CAROLYN (Bull), Nov. 26—Chair­ man, J. Pachece, Jr., Secretary, A. iSela. .Sick man paid off in PR. Few hours disputed ot. To see patrolman SEAFARER& about washing marhlne. thanks to steward d>ipt. Vote of Hiy Gang! WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Penn.), Nov. n—Chairman, L. HInson; Secre­ tary, M. Oswald. New delegate elect­ ed. Four men missed ship in Mobile. No ice water in scuttle butt. Tank broken—^needs replacing. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, C. Saver; Secretary, C. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov. 2a—Chairman, J. Martus; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Repairs to be made. One man hurt in Tampa. Ship's fund $2.30. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be turned in to mate and engineers. See patrolman about heat during hot weather In aft quarters. Suggestion ot have cold drinks in hot weather. SEATRAIN NBW YORK (Seatrain), Nev. 2$—Chairman, H. Lynch; Secre­ tary, C. Oliver. Few hours disputed ot. Three men getting off. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done in culinary dept. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct. 27 —Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary, D. Grant. New washing put aboard. Dinner party held at NY from safety award was huge success. Everyone had wonderful time. Ship's fund $22. Discussed mall situation. Due to diffi­ culty in sending mail: steward con­ sented to handle maU where possible. CITIES S E R V I C B BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Nev. 29—Chairman, H. Waller; Secretary, L. P. Hagmann. All repairs completed. Two men fired due to drunkenness. Reports accepted. Sanitary men to do all cleaning of quarters and passageways. Members requested to keep cigarette urns clean except for cigarette butts. List of rules posted. Messhall to be clean at all times. Vote of thanks to cook for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nev. >— Chairman. J. Ballay; Secretary, G. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Men did not turn to for securing. Ship's fund $S.40. One man created disturbance on ship. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Nov. 21 — Chairman, B. Flmovicz; Secretary, E. A. Boyd. Ship's fund S33.76. Rec­ ommend that members be more order­ ly in using night pantry. Suggestion .to post instructions near washing ma­ chine for proper use. TurkeyDay'ColdLimch' Had 'Em All Shook Up Elvis Presley may have everybody "all shook up" on the musical front, but the steward on the Neva West easily nlatched him when he pulled a fast menu switch on the top­ side gang last Thanksgiving-f — in Brownsville, Texas. of fare for Thursday, November The day began innocently 28: "Dinner . . . Cold Lunch." SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Nov. 27—Chairman, C. Lee, Jr., Sec­ retary, R. May. Ship's fund $44.22. One man missed ship. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Discussion on electrician dissatisfaction. To be referred to boarding patrolman. Chea. Milk shortage. One man missed ship in Long Beach—reported to SIU hall. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Motion to discuss sanitary conditions with patrolman and get better living conditions. Only dele­ gates to report beefs to patrolman. Need more logs. No lava soap on ship. Discussion on new shipping call —crew in favor of old system. See patrolman about repairs. Ship to be fumigated for rats and roaches. Dis­ cussion on painting of rooms and decks. Lack ot cooperation and in­ sufficient funds for painting—^to be referred to Board of Health. Pare Thirteen LOG Beaming smiles on these two handsome youngsters -broad­ cast a cheery hello to all hands. The boys are Jimmy, 5 (left), and Joey, 3, sons of Seafarer Partha Jernigan, oiler, of Brentwood, LI, NY. enough. Steward Walter R. Geis typed out the day's menus for top­ side and then sent them up. Soon after, the Neva West's skipper. Captain Snodgrass, came down to the saloon for coifee and found a "hell of a roar going on" with all the officers trying to talk at once. When it finally quieted down enough for the captain to ask what was the matter, the answer was, "By God, captain, have you looked at the menu for today yet? This is Thanksgiving Day—and In port— and what do we have but a cold lunch!" And there it was on the bill 'SPOT PHOTOS RECORD CARGO MISHAP ON ROVER The knack of being in the right place at the right time with your camera loaded and ready is one of the sure-fire ways of getting good "spot" pictures when something's happening. Right on tap at pierside in-* Honolulu when a shoreside crane it was trying to put aboard crane failed while loading and smashed into the ship. The deck cargo for the Steel Rover, Seafarer Lawrence Chapman was able to grab his shots long before local news photographers even heard about the mishap. Chapman's photos covered all phases of the mishap from the time the shoreside crane failed until a floating crane was put to work the next morning to right things once again. No one was reported hurt but some of the handrails and awning supports on the fantail of the Rover took a beating when the dock crane lost an 18-ton Navy deck cargo fell into the drink at pier 19 and was finally retrieved when divers hooked up its lines to a floating crane brought in to tackle the job. The accident delayed the sched­ uled sailing to l/orfolk, since the collapsed shore crane had to be removed from the ship and the deck cargo had to be. retrieved after its. overnight stay in the wa­ ter between the ship and the dock. The Rover finally got away after divers checked the ship's screw and reported no damage. SANTORB (Ore Nav.), Nev. 24— Chairman, J. Hayes; Secretary, A. Myrax. Ship's fund $12.26. New dele­ gate elected. Need new washing ma­ chine. Cups to be returned to mess hall. ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Rebin Line), Nev. 24—Chairman, E. Smith; Secre­ tary, A. Beck. Voting to take place at 2 PM. Delegate asked men to stay aboard until after election. 40 hours disputed ot. Repair list submit­ ted. Crew requested to wash clothes' in laundry before 10 PM to avoid dis­ turbing men. Keep washing machine clean. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Nov. 24—Chairman, S. Charles; Sec­ retary, R. Matarahgelo. Safety meet­ ing attended by delegates—60 day shipping rule in effect and clarified. Letters to officials In Washington sent and acknowledged. Ship's fund $17.61. Report accepted. Request three kinds of ice cream, books for crew from headquarters. Crew should write Social Security Administration for accounts data. M V FONCi (Fence), Nov. 21 — Chairman, F. Miller; Secretary, W. Heater. Patrolman settle disputed ot. Ship's fund $1.33. requested to build to meet ship to Reports accepted. Donations of 80c up fund. By now all shook up like the rest of the officers, the skipper headed for the galley to find out the score. When he got there, the chief cook calmly told him that It was a holi­ day, so the steward department was going to take off for town and have Thanksgiving dinner ashore. While this seemed like a pretty reasonable thing to do, "the cap­ tain looked like he was going to blow a fuse," reported Duke Hall. Turnbuckle (1) from an unseen floating crane' astern of the Steel Rover was later attached by drivers to lines which held deck cargo (2) suspended in the water overnight. Diver (photo at right) checks his air lines before going down. A failure in a shoreside crone which was lifting on 18-ton Navy crone onto the Rover caused some damage to the ship, which left Honolulu late. at- But unable to keep it up much longer, the chef admitted the whole thing was a joke. Dinner for the Neva West, lik* on all SIU ships that day, natur­ ally included the traditional roast turkey and trimmings, among a variety of other items provided for the holiday. Other SIU ships that came in for high praise on their menus and service for Turkey Day included both Cities Service supertankers, the Miami and Baltimore, plus the Longview Victory and Jean Lafitte. No other menus have been re­ ceived by the LOG to date, but it can readily be assumed they matched all the others. 1 •~A �SEAFARERS All's Well With The Falrpert SIUHAU DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District Sa BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7.4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Riuhmond 24)140 HOUSTON.... 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-1080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK .......127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA..,. 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR .... 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent . Phone 2-5996. SAN FRANCISCO . 450 Harrison St. M^rty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH .2 Abercorn St. B. B. McAuley. Agent . Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE, 3505 1st Ave. Jen GiUette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRCTARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. Hall, Joint £. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint Lined up for some picture-tak­ ing, Seafarers on tne Fairport take a breather in the messhall during coffeetime. In­ cluded in the gang (above, i to r) are W. McBride, DM; Woody. Pesen, deck engineer; Robbie, OS; Jimmy, DM; J. Nagy, wiper, and Ted, AB. At right are R. M. Godwin, night cook and baker (left), and chief cook J. B. Fernan­ dez in the messhall. The pic­ ture-taken in both cases were not identified. LOG-A-RHYTHM: SUP HONOLULU Chasing Memories By M. Dwyer And saw once more the wrinkles Last night I chased a memory. deep And caught it on the fly; You'll never know the thrill In the corners of blue eyes. it brings Until someday you try. The leather-tanned skin. From sun and wind. From too much ocean spray; The utter splendid ecstasy These features Forgotten now and then, By too much living in the present, Sometimes I can see. Forever and a day. And forgetting when. Oh, count your blessings, women fair. Whose men still till the sod. Who crave no more to sail the sea, Though seamen's hearts Last night I chased a memory. Through bright, star-studded skies Were made by God. Your heart will sing And thrill once more. To happy days And countless bliss. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS For when a man the ocean roams And leaves behind his home. He sometimes wakes in dead of night Or thinks on watch alone. Then memories are all you'll have To cling to, fast and true. And jealousy will fill your heart Lest he's forgotten you. You'll wonder, if it pays to be So faithful and so true. Then count the months. The weeks, the days. Til he sails back to you. H/IVB encoH UNO ZONE .. STATE TO'AVOID DUPLICATION: If you • ra an old fu|>tcribai and have a ehanga of addrett, pieasa give your former addrett below: ADDRESS .............. CITY .........ZONE... ST^KTE' . . •a a', ."a a a a a a a a Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128Mi HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Untario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. MONTREAL CAnal 7-3202 [HOW VO VOO 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone; 3-1569 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DcTROlT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 'Sea-Spray' I'U CITY 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harri.son St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 QUEBEC Quebec SAINT JOHN NB Deceoiber so; Ml LOG Kirk Raps Pay Under NMU Pact went so helpful to, me'at the time of his death, and to his shipmates from the SS Robin Hood for their coot>eration.- In To the Editor: addition. Marty Breithof and This is to inform you that Leon Johnson at the San Fran­ everything is running smoothly cisco hall have been and a^e on the SS Robin Kirk, despite the fact that we are still work­ still a great help to me, and are never too busy to give in­ ing under the NMU contract. formation and advice. We, the crew of the Robin Lastly, words cahnot express Kirk, by experiencing the con­ ditions of the NMU contract my appreciation for the kind and by our payoffs, know that and sincere letter from Paijl the NMU has played into the Hall, which I will always keep. hands of the shipping com­ Friends are wonderful to have panies with which they have in time of sorrow. Mrs. J. C. Cardan negotiated contracts. As you know, when 4" 4the NLRB election was held on board this ship, this crew voted To the Editor: 10 0 percent It looked like" old home week SIU. there in Pusan recently. Be­ The result sides our gang on the Fairport, of this elec­ the La Salle, Wild Ranger and tion expresses Rivera Maiden Creek, all V/atetman better than ships, and Ocean Evelyn and anything else hoW we feel about our Union, Hs policies, its prin­ Rebecca, two other good SIU ciples and all the progress it ships, were all there at the has made throughout the years same time. A good time was had by all in working conditions and as a lot of old buddies got to­ wages. We expect to be leaving soon gether again over a beer and from Jacksonville for Cape­ sailed a few ships from the town, which means that we bars and clubs. I know they are shall be at sea for Christmas. also looking forward to such a get-together again Normally it is nOt my habit to , pleasant soon. ask for anything, not even for Robert M. Godwin Christmas, but, on behalf of the Ship's reporter crew of the SS Robin Kirk and myself, I would like to say that 4* ii" if the best Christmas present you could give us is a cable from you stating that the Robin Kirk has been certified by the NLRB and that we may once again To the Editor: have the privilege of working Enclosed is a letter from under an SIU contract and Senator John M. Butler in under SIU conditions. answer to our compiunication Robert Rivera urging the continuation of the Ship's delegate US marine hospital program (Fd. note: Merry Christmas! as is. Santa came by early and the It should be of interest'to first four Robin ships to vote, Seafarers since Sen. Butler is including the Kirk, has have on the Senate Merchant Marine already been certified. See the Committee. ; v story on page 3.) The following is the text: "Dear Friends: i"' 4« "It is a particular pleasure to me to have the benefit of your recommendations concern­ ing the continuation of the our To the Editor: Public Health Service Hospitals. I would at this time like to "For some time now the im­ express my deep and sincere gratitude to the former ship­ portant question outlined in mates and friends of my late yoi^ letter has been of the husband, John C. "Red" Caro- greatest concern to me and I lan, who have been so kind and have always endeavored to assure the continued availabili­ thoughtful to me. . Letters and messages from ty of- these hospital facilities to many ports of the world have the American Merchant Marine. "iRest assured that I will been received, many of them since his death was reported in have your Interest in mind in the October 25th LOG. Special connection with this important thanks to the SIU men who matter during the months to were in San Francisco at dif­ come.'* ferent times during his illness The letter was signed by and visited him at home and in "John M. Butler, United States the USPHS hospital, as he really Senator." enjoyed those visits. Crewmemiiers Thanks also to the ones who SS Sanfore Ships in Pusan Hold 'Reunion' Sen. Butler Vows Aid To Hospitals Widow Lauds SIU Kindness .By Seafarer "Red" Fink tlKF �SSAFARERS ^Df^iidMr SO. 19OT r*g» iFUtfem LOG Pastrano Pays A Social Call fMt Resumes Run Undet Trusteeship MIAMI—Trustees of the bankrupt TMT Trailer Ferry, Inc., have received permission from R Federal court to put the 1 company back into service between Jacksonville, Fla.> and Puerto Rico. The court has approved in principle plans by TMT trus­ tees to negotiate with a group of businessmen interested in operat­ ing the SlU-contracted company's assets, including the heavily-mort­ gaged Carib Queen. ^ The business group has advanced the trustees $20,000 to cover ex­ penses and possible losses for a 20Tday period involved in getting three TMT barges back into serv­ ice hauling cargo now piling up on i piers in Jacksonville and Puerto Hico. In addition, the business group ihas offered to charter the Csrib jQueen for iO or 15 years at a guar­ anteed annual rental of $500,000 and has offered to finance repairs on the vessel estimated at between $350,000 to $500,000. Robin Ships Again SlU .*/• (Continued from page 3) Line fieet, on a new contract for the Robin ships. ' Seafarers on the Robin Line ships had been put under heavy pressure since the NMU raid be­ gan. They were urged either to quit the ship or come into the NMU and were promised full NMU books without payment of initiation fees as well as other advantages if only they would support the NMU. Personal pleas by NMU President .Joseph Curran were included in ^the sales pitch. •' However, as the crew of the ^Robin Kirk noted in a letter in this 'issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, working under the NMU contract convinced Seafarers that the NMU had absolutely nothing to offer them. The best Christmas present they could get, the Kirk crew said, was news that they were back un­ der an SIU agreement. Out Of Step I '"J-.. (Continued from page 5) NMU picket line. Having igpored many other picket lines such as those of AFL-CIO mates and , en gineers, the NMU president's order has^ become habitual. Curran attempted to cover up his activities in having SIU men ^ fired off Robin ships by declaring that Seafarers "were allowed to ^keep their Jobs" when Moore-McCormack bought the ships. That explains why 11 Seafarers " were fired off the Rot)in Mowbray, the only way, incidentally, the NMU could win a ship. • Caught flat-footed in his raid on Willis, which the SIU organized ^st year and won by a 69-2 count, ^rran has taken no steps to with­ draw his charge that the union shop is "illegal" and should be abolished. The Willis affair is raid­ ing of the purest and most primittve kind, with NMU representa­ tives waiting until the contract was fp be rernegotiated and then movIbg in and petitioning for disallow­ ance of the SIU-HIWD agreement ih the fleet. : These actions by Curran are un­ fortunate, and revealing of his ir­ responsibility. But they will not and have not stopped the construe-f ive program of the rest of the mariUme labor movement and nf the• ."-jps'v.s The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. John H. Bove, 57j Brother Bove died of natural cauaea at the US Public Health Service Hospital in Staten Island. He became a full member of the SIU in 1944 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment on SIU ships. He is survived by his wife, Frances Jean Bove, of the Bronx, New York. Burial was in St. Ray­ mond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. 4" 4* 1, Popular with ,SIU fight fans in New Orleans, heavyweight contender Willie Pastrano, son of Seafarer Frank Pastrano, 2nd cook, pays a social call at the SIU hall in the Crescent City. Pictured 11 to r) are Seafarers Red Gleason and Bill Storey; Dave DiVincenti, of Pastrano's camp; Pastrano; Seafarer Vic Miorana; New Orleans lightweight Ralph Dupas, and Seafarers Clyde "Whitey" Lanier, Manfred'Osborn and Joe Stocker. Both boxers began their careers gf^Sf^ii^ary's CYO gym in New OrlMns' famed French Market quarter. Pastrano's last bout was in London,, where he whipped Britain's Dick Richardson. - RECENT ARRIVALS - 4" Alfred Bokan, S3: A maUgnant tumor caused the death of Seafarer Alfred Bokan in Baltimore. Broth­ er Bokan Joined the SIU in 1943 and sailed In the deck depart­ ment. He is sur­ vived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Yager, of Georgetown, Dela­ ware. Place of burial is not known. All of the following SIU families Guy Michael Cuccia, born No­ 20.1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ have received a $200 maternity vember 21, 1957, to Seafarer and cisco Nicolas, Catonsville, Md. benefit plus a $25 bond from the Mrs. Jacob J. Cuccia Jr., New Or­ 4 4 4 Union in the baby's name: leans, La. Leon Roy Curry Jr., born Octo­ 4 4 4 ber 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jane O'Krogly, bom October 24, Leon Curry, Fletcher, NC. Bessie C. Nicolas, born October 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred H. O'Krogly, Plains, Pa. 4 4 4 Nature In Raw (Walled In) Is Latest Cruise Steven Carroll Poufids, born June 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin B. Pounds, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Regina Lynn Tucker, born May Moore-McCormick's new vessel, the SS Brasil, will offer 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John the latest in luxury cruise features next year—that of abso­ D. Tucker, Cumberland, Md. lute communion with nature, or in the language of the lay­ John William Little, born Feb­ man, nude sun bathing. The Brasil, due to enter have a secluded ar-ea where they ruary 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. service next year, will have a can enjoy the full benefit of the John Little Jr., Bayonne; NJ. sun." 4 4 4 Yeah, but how can the passen­ Perry Charles Bennett, born Oc­ (Continued from page 2) gers show it off? tober 27,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. than $4.50 a ton. Huge stockpiles of coal in Europe and increasing Rodney J. Bennett, New Orleans, exports to "West Europe from Po­ La. 4 4 4 lish mines are helping to depress Sandra Allen Stringfellow, born rates. At present, the company has two November 22, 1957, to Seafarer and of its six ships stiil in operation. Mrs. Charles L. Stringfellow, Mo­ One ship, the Coal Miner, is carry­ bile, Ala. 4 4 4 ing grain. The other, the Thomas Erik Melvin Smith, born Novem­ Paine, is making its last chartered Joseph Robert Lordan delivery and wiil probably Join the ber 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Important that he get in touch Melvin H. Smith, Glenburnie, Md. other vessels in lay-up. with Benjamin Chex-ry, attorney, 4 4 4 "Early last year," the "Business at 1522 Race Street, Philadelphia Robin Elizabeth Thompson, born Week" article declared, "fright 2, Pa., concerning settlement of rates on coal shipped from the US October 9, 1957, to Seafarer and his mother's estate. Anybody Mrs. William R. Thompson, Mobile, to Western Europe ran as high as knowing his whereabouts urged to Ala. $22 a-ton." Had American Coal notify the above. 4 4 4 not attempted to operate with a William Wayne House, born No­ company union of deck and engine 4 4 4 officers, it probably would have vember 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Anyone knowing the whereabouts gotten 30 ships out and capitalized Mrs. William A. House, Ormond of chief mate Thomas Heaney or Beach, Fla. on the rate bonanza. Nick Leone is asked to contact 4 4 4 Even after the beef began, the Michael Lewis Tulp, born No­ special solarium deck built atop the Robert Welker at 219 48th St., dispute could have been quickly Union City, NJ, or call Union settled to the benefit of the com­ vember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and liner's dummy funnel. To keep 4-8627. pany and the unions on the basis Mrs. John Tulp Jr., Galveston, within the limits of respectability, the deck will be split by a "solid" 4 4 4 of AFL-CIO president George Texas. wall forming two rooms, one for Tony "Art" Cornman, FWT Meany's proposal last February 21. 4 4 4 Edward V. Giiabert, born August the ladies and one for the men. Get in touch with your wife, Meany called for the SIU to with­ draw from the fleet if the NMU 5,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ven­ (How high is that wall, anyway?) Mary, at 3119 Baldwin St., Los would agree to support the li­ tura Giiabert Colas, Brooklyn, NY. The sun worshippers will relax be­ Angeles 31, Calif., as soon as pos­ hind a curved solex glass wind­ sible. Very important. censed officers' unions in their bid 4 4 4 Vincent Joseph MllauesI, born shield and toast to their hearts' for a contract. The SIU agreed to 4 4 4 the Meany proposal but the NMU October 22, 1957, to Seafarer and content. Federal income tax and state In announcing the new feature, Mrs. Eugene MilanesL Brooklyn, refused. Robert Lee, vice-chairman of the social security refunds are being In the view of SIU headquarters, NY. board, said that the company was held for the following men by F. P. had the NMU gone along with the 4 4 4 Jose Romero Jr., born August 24, merely keeping up with the times Corcoran, Room 201, SUP Building, Meany proposal, the. company would have had no alternative but 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose L. "There is a demand for solaria of 450 Harrison St., San Franciscn, this kind. They are very popular Calif.: to contract for officers with - the Romero, Houston, Texas. iir tropical regions. On our thirtyKarl E. Eriksson, Walter F. AFL-CIO licensed officers' unions. 4 4 4 James Lewis Perclvai, born Oc­ one day cruises to South America Hudgens, Walter J. Oaks, Don L. In that instance, the coal fleet op­ eration would have heen the bon­ tober 3lii 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, opportunities to get a good healthy Pagel, Sverre R. Pederssen, Charles anza it was originaDy ekpected to James L. . Percival, Charleston coat of tan are Unsurpassed. So Russeli, Carl E. H. Snygg aAd Luis • . iWA/Vljy not let the sun worshippers: E. Torres. Heights,-: Coal Ships To Go In Boneyard i - 'aj •'.'rs f -^1 I �••ai • •' •. • sfs-r •1'-' ^ { •. " i- - '. SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT LA NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • t: h I nl\ ^o9t } iiiliT * 4,1 .1 11 ii . 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Title A name given to the resource December 20, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS AFL-CIO VOTES M’TIME POLICY, OUSTS 3 UNIONS BAKERS OUT OF AFL-CIO; COOPER OUT OF BAKERS COAL SHIPS HEADED BACK TO BONEYARD AFL-CIO HITS ONE-SIDED PROPOSALS ON LABOR LAWS ’50-50’ PROPS US SHIPS AGAINST SLUMP CALIF. UPSETS JOBLESS $ BAN, OK’S 60-DAY RULE 24 APPLY FOR UNION’S SCHOLARSHIP BULL FILES SUPREME COURT APPEAL ON SIU’S STRIKE POLISH RUN SHIP GETS RADIATION SCRUTINY BME, SIU WIN BIG $$ GAINS FOR WILLIS OFFICERS US, REDS SPEED ATOM SHIP PLANS ROBIN LINE SHIPPING CHEERS NY NEW MEBA UNIT FORMED FOR LAKES PRIME MINISTER ENTERD CANADIAN SIU STRIKE; SEE SETTLEMENT NEAR MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS 3RD TRAILERSHIP ENTERS SERVICE DEFENSE COUNCIL AFFIRMS NEED FOR MERCHANT FLEET HOLD UP SUEZ CANAL EXPANSION, NEED $ STARTS WORK ON ‘SEAWAY’ BETWEEN N’ORLEANS, GULF BALT. BUSY WIH SHIPS, FESTIVITIES ROBIN SIU CREWS WELCOMED BACK TMT RESUMES RUN UNDER TRUSTEESHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/1957 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 2 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fb5836e4212fab84d4361f866faa3875.PDF f8c7d4b4e1841d38d456243855d639d5 PDF Text Text Vol. XXX No. 26 SEAFARERSA^LOG December 20/ 1968 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I'' m 1« .ilt. '.r- �Pa«« Two SEAFARERS^LOG December 20t 496D Total US. Fishing Catth Declines Pollsters Rnd Labor Vote As WerU Figures Reach New High Mmimized Nixon's Victory WASHINGTON—World fishing set significant records in 1967, but the United States, with a catch of 2.4 million tons, remained in fifth place for the second straight year. According to a re­ port issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the U.S. catch was down 100,000 tons from the ^ Canada, ranked ninth in 1967, Peru, already the world's lead­ 2.5 million tons caught in 1966. ing fishing nation, caught 10.1 also showed a drop in her 1967 In fact, the 1966 catch was this million tons, up from 8.8 million catch of 1,289,800 tons. In 1966 country's lowest since 1962. tons the preivous year. Almost all Canada caught 1,346,000 tons. FAO's Yearbook of Fishery of the Peruvian catch consisted of Six other nations reported Statistics, "Catches and Landings, anchoveta taken for reduction into catches of more than a million 1967," estimates the total annual fish meal. tons: South Africa, 1.6 million world catch for the calendar year Japan was second with 7.8 tons; Spain, 1.43 million; India, 1967 at 60.5 million metric tons, million tons, compared with 7.1 1.4 million; Denmark, 1.07 mil­ a 5.5 percent increase over the million in 1966. The Soviet Union lion; Chile, 1.05 million; United 1966 figure of 57.3 million tons. followed with 5.8 million as Kingdom, one million. Indonesia This amount includes millions of against '5.3 million the previous did not report data for 1967, but tons of fish caught in inland wat­ year. (No 1967 information was it reported 1.2 million tons in ers, including salmon, eels and available on Mainland China, 1966. other migratory fish species. which in 1960 was estimated to Iceland, which caught 1.2 mil­ The total catch was almost have caught 5.8 million tons of lion tons in 1966, was down to twice that of 1957 (31.5 million fish; the Yearbook retains this tons), and more than three times figure as a part of the world total, 896,000 in 1967. On the other the catch of 1948 (19.6 million but does not include Mainland hand, Denmark broke the milliontons). All information in the China in its rankings.) Norway ton mark for the first time, up Yearbook is based on data fur­ ranked fourth, with 3.2 million from 850,000 tons the previous nished by governments. tons. year. Total Now Stands at 294 ii :!•, !• I I; i'? . •&. Six Additional Licensed Engineers Produced By Sill's Upgrading School Six more Seafarers have received their engineer's licenses after attending the School of Marine Engineering sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2 of the MEBA. This brings to 294 the number of men who have passed Coast Guard examinations for an engineer's license following suc­ cessful completion of the course quarters at 675 Fourth Avenue offered by the school. All of the in Brooklyn, New York 11232. men in the latest group are new The telephone number is (212) third assistant engineers. HYacinth 9-6600. Richard Goetze is a new third assistant engineer, after sailing as FOWT. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967. The 32-year-old Seafarer was born in Brown Somani New York and continues to make his home in that city. He served a third assistant engineer's license in the Navy from 1954 to 1958. after sailing as FOWT. A native Valentine Gallagher is 29 years of Bear Creek, N. C., the 50old. A new third assistant, he year old seamen still makes his WASHINGTON — More for­ previously held an oiler's rating home in that town. He joined the eign-flag ships will be allowed to Union in Baltimore in 1960 fol­ participate in the carriage of car­ lowing service in the Air Force goes originating in the United from 1940 to 1948. His last pre­ States as a result of a recent ruling vious ship was the Steel Director. by Acting Maritime Administrator Earl Houghnon is another new James W. Gulick. Citing the "current non-availthird assistant engineer. The 45year-old Seafarer was born in ability" of direct U.S.-flag service South Dakota and lives in Yakima, to the Port of Mantanzas, located Wash. A former FOWT, he joined on the Orinoco River, and the Goetze Gallagher the SIU in 1968 in Seattle. His lack of transshipment service at this time, the maritime administra­ and joined the SIU in New York tor has issued an amendment to in 1966. A native of New York current regulations which will al­ City, he now lives in Brewster, low ships of Venezuelan registry N. Y. He served in the Navy to carry up to 100 percent of car­ from 1957 to 1960. goes generated under Export-Im­ Another newly-licensed third port Bank credits to that South assistant engineer, Brooks Brown, American nation. joined the SIU in the Port of New York earlier this year. A native The previous limit was 50 per­ of Georgia, he lives in Lagiina Slzemwe cent under such credits, which HoughiMHi Beach, Florida, with his wife, was in itself a waiver of Public Mable. His last ship was the Penn last ship was the Portland. Resolution 17 issued on June 9, Carrier on which he sailed as Engine department Seafarers 1966. FOWT. The 44-year-old Brown are eligible to apply for any of Also permitted under the new­ served in the Navy from 1941 to the upgrading programs if they est amendment is the participa­ 1949. are at least 19 years of age and tion by third-flag registry ships in Before receiving his new third have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. the movement of such cargoes to assistant engineer's ticket, Yas- watchstanding time in the engine meet transportation requirements want Somani sailed as pumpman, department, plus six months ex­ under the same credits. FOWT and deck engineer. He is perience as wiper or the equiv­ The credits involved, which are a resident of Philadelphia and was alent. in the amount of $10.5 million, boni on the island of Zanzibar. Those who qualify and wish to were granted by the Export-Im­ His last ship was the Citadel Vic­ enroll in the School of Marine port Bank to assist Corporacicm tory. The 33-year-ofd Seafarer Engineering can obtain additional Venezuela de Guyana to obtain joined the SIU in 1961 in the information and apply for the U.S. goods and services for the Port of New York, course at any SIU hall, or they purpose of expanding and improv­ Shelby Sizemore also received can write directly to SIU head­ ing a steel mill at Mantanzas. MARAD Allots More US Cargo To Foreign Flag A massive effort by the trade union movement brought a. dramatic switch of votes to Vice President Humphrey and wiped out most of Richard Nixon's lead in the presidential campaign, two leading pollsters agreed this month. Mervin D. Fields, head of the highly-regarded California poll, told an Industrial Relations Research Association meeting in Los Angeles that labor's effort took 5 million votes away from third party candidate George Wallace and wiped out more than 90 percent of Nixon's early-October lead, A few days later, a Gallup Poll analysis of the election declared that it was the swing of union members to Humphrey that almost put him over the top on November 5. Gallup credited the vigorous effort of union leadership for the fact that support for the Humphrey-Muskie ticket increased 15 percent among union members between early October and the election. Gallup estimated that 56 percent of union members voted for Humphrey, 29 percent for Nixon and 15 percent for Wallace. Independent estimates were that outside the South and the border states, the trade union vote ran between 65 and 70 per­ cent for Humphrey. Nixon received a smaller percentage of the union vote than he did in his 1960 presidential campaign but the Wallace inroads dropped the Democratic share of the vote to about the level of the 1956 election, when Eisenhower swept to a second term. Television networks, which analyzed the votes in key precincts, however, found that the dropoff in Democratic votes was less in city areas where labor is strong than in other sections of the country. Field said the prodigious effort by unions for the HumphreyMuskie ticket almost made up for the erosion caused by Wallace inroads in the South, defections from the left and weaknesses in local and state Democratic party organizations. The unions were the only "major apparatus" available to Humphrey to overcome "these enormous liabilities," Field re­ ported. "In the closing weeks of the campaign," the pollster said, "union leadership throughout the country made a determined drive to win it for Humphrey—and they almost did." Both Field and Gallup noted that a growing number of union members have advanced into economic brackets which normally turn in Republican majorities. Unless a candidate is blatantly anti-union. Field commented, there is less economic motivation for higher-paid workers to follow traditional voting patterns. But despite this, Humphrey made his best showing in northern industrial areas where unions are strongest. Seafarer and Friend Ernesto V, Erazo of the deck department and nine-year-old Abra­ ham Vegas, Jr., son of a fellow Deck Dept. Seafarer, dropped by SfU's New York hall for a quick visit and a tasty bite of lunch. *• > �to; 1968 AKERS^'LOa SlU Aids Public Health Hospital SIU Representative George McCartney presents a check on behalf of the Union to Mrs. Margaret King, secretary of the volunteer council at the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island. The money bought tickets for a drawing, all proceeds of which will go to the hospital. Sen. Bartlett Dies at 64; Backed Maritime To Hilt CXiEVELAND — Democratic Senator E. L. (Bob) Bartlett, chairman of the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the Senate Commerce Committee, died here on December 11, following surgery for an arterial Alaska, and later embarking on a blockage. He was 64 years old. stint at gold mining in what was A long-time friend of the later to become the largest state maritime industry, and leading of the United States. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him Secretary of Alaska in 1939. President Johnson, Vice Presi­ dent Humphrey, and Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) joined the long list of friends and associates paying tribute to Bart­ lett. Surviving are his widow. Vide Marie, and two daughters, Mrs. Doris A. Riley and Susan B. E. L. Bartlett advocate of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine, his was a leading voice in beating back the "build foreign" proposals advanced through outgoing Transportation Secretary Alan S. Boyd as a solu­ tion for the dwindling American fleet. The senior Senator from Alaska was a member of a number of other committees in addition to his chairmanship of the Senate's maritime subcommittee. These included the Committee on Approriations and the Select Com­ mittee on Small Business. He de­ scribed himself as "a liberal Dem­ ocrat who is not remotely re­ moved from a center position." First elected to the House of Representatives in 1945, he be­ came known as a tireless legislator and was said to have introduced more successful bills in the 80th Congress than any other represenative. In November, 1958, he was elected to the Senate from the 49th State of Alaska which offi­ cially achieved statehood on Janu­ ary 3, 1959, where he served con­ tinuously until his death. Bartlett had an interesting and varied career, having worked as newspapiermaTf in Fairbanks, PflC«TTktei^ Congressman Urges Major Overhaul Of 50'50 Cargo Preferente Laws WASHINGTON—major overhaul of this country's cargo preference laws, plus legislation to remove tax advantages now enjoyed by American companies which register ships in foreign coun­ tries was proposed today by Representative James J. Howard (D-N.J.) in a move designed to breathe new life into the U.S. merchant TT: :—TTT" billion dollars a year in freight "When it comes to commercial marine. payments," the New Jersey law­ cargo, virtually all of it moves Speaking at a meeting spon­ maker said. aboard the ships of other nations." sored by the nearly-seven-million"If we takv' away the tax haven "There are several things which member AFL-CIO Maritime which our Internal Revenue Code we could do to help reverse this Trades Department, the New Jer­ now gives these operators, per­ alarming trend toward the use of sey congressman said there was an haps they will be more inclined foreign vessels. "alarming trend" toward the use "First of all, we're going to have of foreign-flag ships to move to put their ships back under the American flag, where they can to make a major investment in the American cargoes, to the detri­ ment of American shipowners and make positive contribution to our building of new ships—^with pri­ domestic and international econ­ vate funds, wherever possible; seafarers. omy," Howard declared. with a combination of private and Howard sharply criticized gov­ The congressman also proposed government funds, if there is no ernment agencies for "mishandl­ amendments to import quota leg­ other way. We can't expect to cap­ ing" present laws which require islation so that American ship­ ture any significant share of the that "at least 50 percent of foreign owners, as well as American oil, cargoes of the 1970s with the aid cargoes" move aboard U.S.molasses and sugar producers, will remnants of a fleet that was new flag ships. He said that certain agencies "persist in thinking of the be safeguarded against foreign in the 1940s. Certainly we're going 50 percent figure as a ceiling, not competition. Howard said his to have to raise our sights above a floor," and that "curious book­ amendment would call for "at the present level of constructing keeping practices" make it "vir­ least one-third of the imports ar­ only a dozen or less ships with gov­ tually impossible" for American riving under the quota system" to ernment subsidies each year. As a ships to get the government cargo be carried by American vessels. minimum, we must have a target This, he said, would make the of at least 30 or 40 ships built a to which they are entitled. merchant marine a "partner" with year with government aid—and we The congressman said he would other American industries covered must make certain that, in building introduce legislation in the 91st by these protective laws. these ships, we not only meet our Congress assuring that "all for­ Howard pointed out that "the contractual obligations to the sub­ eign-aid cargo moves on Ameri­ sidized lines, but that we also help can-flag ships whenever they are best, and surest, way of curing our the unsubsidized segment of the available," declaring that Ameri­ recurring balance-of-payments fleet replace its aging vessels." can vessels "haven't been getting difficulty is by rebuilding our "I don't think we should be put their rightful share, and I don't American merchant marine, and intend to see this abuse continue." by seeing to it that American- off" Howard went on, "by the Howard said he would also re­ built, American-owned and specious argument—advanced by introduce legislation similar to American-flag merchant ships some government bureaucrats in that which he sponsored earlier carry a significant share of our recent years—that American ship­ yards don't have the capacity to this year "to remove the present international commerce." build that many ships. We turned tax advantage" enjoyed by Ameri­ "As of now, our ships are carry­ out vessels by the thousands each can vessels which, he said, "are ing only about five or six percent year during World War II—and registered and crewed abroad to of our imports and exports—and a our present shipping crisis is every get around our tax laws, our significant portion of the tonnage bit as much in need of resolution labor laws and our safety laws." that American ships do carry is as our wartirhe shipping crisis was. These ships, primarily of Pana­ composed of military shipments, There's a lot of ingenuity in this manian and Liberian registry, foreign aid shipments and Foodcountry, and that includes the "have siphoned off more than a for-Peace shipments," he said. American shipyards, and if we have the dollars to spend on ships, our shipyards will be able to tool up to turn them out." Free World Transport Unions Act To Suspend Greeks, Assist Czechs LONDON—The International Transport Workers Federation, at a meeting of its Executive Board here recently, unanimously decided to suspend the Greek transport unions from membership. Also reviewed by the board was the situation in Czechoslovakia. The body unanimously reaffirmed its previous stand which called for appearance, to perform its func­ them the rights of self-determina­ condemnation of the invading tions without coercion or inter­ tion and political, social and cul­ Communist, powers. ITF will ference by any outside body— tural freedoms. The formal reso­ also closely follow developments governmental or otherwise." lution adopted by the ITF Execu­ in that nation with a view toward A proposal for the setting up of tive Board reads as follows: possible aid to the Czech people, a fund to assist Greek trade union­ "Having received a report of the the board announced. ists and their families—^who are action taken by the ITF in re­ The ITF is composed of unions under duress because of the op­ sponse to the invasion of Czech­ in the tranport trades throughout pressive actions of the present oslovakia in August by the armies the non-Communist world. military regime—will be presented of Russia, Poland, Hungary, BulConsidering the political situa­ to the International Confederation "aria and East Germany, tion in Greece, the international of Free Trade Unions for action "Endorses those actions and reit­ transport leaders decided that con­ by that body. A number of ITF erates its unqualified condemna­ ditions are such that "no union unions have already expressed tion of the invasion and of the can function in that country at their interest in seeing such a fund repressive measures subsequently this time with the degree of free­ created and are ready to make imposed on the Czech Government dom that an ITF affiliate must en­ substantial contributions to this and people by a naked show of joy if it is to qualify for member­ cause. force; ship." The Greek unions cover Anger and resentment over the "Notes that the full extent and the maritime, dock, railway, road invasion of Czechoslovakia by nature of those measures and the transport and civil aviation indus­ Russian and other Communist ability of the Czech people to re­ tries. forces last August continue to be sist or modify them have still to Suspension of membership is expressed by the ITF's affiliated be ascertained; and a step provided for in the ITF unions. Many of them have indi­ "Instructs the Secretariat to follow constitution specifically to meet cated their desire to furnish what­ developments closely and, in con­ this kind of situation. The sus­ ever help may be feasible or pos­ sultation with the Executive Board pension will not be lifted until sible, depending on circumstances, or, in an emergency, with the such time that the ITF Executive to the Czech people who, they Management Committee . initiate Board is satisfied that the Greek feel, are determined to resist the and implement whatever steps trade, union movement "is able, iptplerabli?. presspres impose(;| could be of practical) value to the i. ) as a tnatter of reality cather^tban upon tb^—PT^ures which.deny Czech people." S/U Balloting Scheduled te End On December 31 NEW YORK—Balloting in the two-month SIU election for offi­ cers ends on December 31. All SIU members are urged to exer­ cise their right to vote for the can­ didates of their choosing before the deadline rolls around. 'Voting began in A&G ports on November 1 for the 54 fully qual­ ified candidates who are running for the 45 elective Union posts. Under provisions of the SIU Constitution covering voting, the balloting is being conducted on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon from November 1 to De­ cember 31. No balloting is held on Sundays and legal holidays. In addition to the candidates who nominated themselves and appear on the ballot, space is pro­ vided for write-in votes. As an aid to voters, the LOG printed a spe­ cial election supplement in the October 25 issue. The supplement contains photographs and biogra­ phies submitted by alt'the candi­ dates.-.! ;!;(1 i- • 'i • '-tri �asu Four ^eAFAflERS ,LOG Congressman Tells MTD Thirty New Merchant Ships A Year Not Enough to Save U.S.-Flag Fleet P^cml>«r 20|, 196^ George Harrison, 73, Dies; Served Labor on All Levels CINCINNATI—AFL-CIO Vice President George M. Harrison, who served the labor movement and the nation all his adult life, WASHINGTON—Representative James M, Hanley (D-N. Y.) warned here last week that a pro­ died here this month after a long illness at the age of 73. He was president-emeritus of gram to build 30 new commercial ships a year for the merchant marine, proposed in legislation con­ a span of years to his fellow work­ sidered by Congress last year, would be inadequate to rescue the U.S.-flag fleet from "obsolescence the Railway and Airline Clerks, ers as did George Harrison. His which he served as a national union, the entire labor movement and disarray. The New York Congressman the Russians are building ships the result that "today we haul less officer for 43 years—35 of them and all of America have bene­ than six percent of our own im­ told maritime management and at a ratio of nearly seven-to-one ports and exports," Hanley point­ as president. fitted throu^ his leadership, un­ over the United States. Harrison, who went to work at derstanding and humanitarianism. labor officials that "it will take far "No one here will challenge the ed out. the age of 12, was a self-educated He will be sorely missed. . . ." more than a 30-ship-a-year pro­ The Congressman noted "the fact that we are losing the battle gram," adding: Harrison, one of nine children, for maritime supremacy—indeed, rather absurd concept that, al­ was brought up in St Louis and "We have ancient vessels that though we have only a relatively joined the Railway Clerks in 1917 must be replaced, we have a need in view of our national indiffer­ few ships flying the American flag, ence, it should be said that we when he was working as an evalu­ for enormous expansion of our were never really in the contest." we have some sort of magical 'ef­ fleet just to keep pace with the ation clerk with the Missouri The Russian threat is now so fective control' over Americangrowth of our international trade, Pacific Railroad. owned vessels flying foreign flags. and we have still further need for critical, Hanley declared, that "un­ America got a rude awakening A year later he was local chair­ expansion if we are to regain our less prompt and determined ac­ during the Cuban emergency when man and in 1919 was elected a rightful share of export and im­ tion is taken immediately, we are we found former U.S.-flag ships general chairman. In 1922, Har­ port carriage — the 30-percent virtually helpless in any contest rison was elected a vice president busily trading with Castro—and share, for example, which Presi­ to deliver men and materiel where who thumbed their noses at our of the BRC and in 1928 he was dent-elect Nixon set as our na­ needed and when needed any­ elected president. where in the world. Even with entreaties that they cease. tional target by the mid-1970s." Social Security Pioneer prompt action, we cannot reverse "We were jolted again in Viet­ Speaking at a meeting spon­ this terrible gap in less than a nam, when the crews of some of He helped shape the nation's sored by the nearly seven-milliondecade." first Social Security Act in 1935 these vessels refused to carry sup­ member AFL-CIO Maritime as a labor member of President "Realistically," he noted, "we plies and equipment to our forces Trades Department, Hanley noted Franklin D. Roosevelt's Citizens must face up to the need for an in Southeast Asia because the po­ that "when Russia launched Sput­ Advisory Council. accelerated vessel replacement litical views of the governments nik early in the 1960s, it gave our The year before, he had been space program its powerful thrust program—in all segments of our whose flags they flew differed with man who became an adviser to elected a vice president of the ocean-going fleet, and in our fish­ Presidents, represented his coun­ ours with respect to the Vietnam forward," adding that it might take ing fleet and Great Lakes fleet, as AFL and advanced to second vice try in the United Nations, helped war. And it happened still again "the superiority of the Soviets as a well. We hear talk of a 30-ship-apresident at the time of merger. negotiate the merger of the AFL in the Middle Eastern crisis, when maritime power to jolt our nation year building program—and after and the CIO. and filled key labor At the time of his death, Har­ our views and those of some other out of its lethargy." the long period of building a governments were at odds over assignments at home and abroad. rison was chairman of the AFLRussia 'Closing In' dozen or less ships a year, that the right of free passage in the AFL-CIO President George CIO's International Affairs and The Russians, he said, "are clos­ sounds attractive." Gulf of Aqaba—and, unfortu­ Meany said in a telegram of con­ Ethical Practices committees. For ing in on us as a maritime power, the past six conventions of the However^ since the end of nately, the views of the foreign dolence to Mrs. Harrison: and threaten to take the lead not World War II this nation has governments prevailed with re­ "Few men in the history of the AFL-CIO, he served in the major only over us but over the rest of "abandoned" the role of carrier spect to the 'effective control' American labor movement have role of chairman of the Resolu­ the free world. The Soviet Union of its manufactured goods, with ships," Hanley continued. contributed as much over as great tions Committee. has transformed itself from a maritime nonentity to a major power on the high seas." The Democratie Congressman noted that the Soviet fleet now numbers nearly 1,500 vessels total­ ing 11 million deadweight tons while the U.S.-flag fleet is com­ WASHINGTON—A journeyman auto mechanic told con­ which is usually based on a percentage of the gross business. In posed of 974 ships aggregating gressional investigators recently that automobile owners are the either case, the mechanic is paid only for the time the manufac­ 15 million deadweight tons. victims of the same price rate system on repairs that has plagued turer has allowed for the work specified on the ticket. If he takes "The Soviet vessels are new," the garage mechanic since manufacturers delivered the first horse­ time to check further he does it on his own, without pay. He may he went on: "80 percent of them even get into trouble." less carriage to the first dealer. are less than 10 years old. Our For another example: The mechanic, William W. Winpisinger, is a vice president of fleet is aging rapidly; 70 percent the Machinists. Nearly 120,000 of the lAM's 1 million members "When a mechanic works on a flat rate he has no incentive to of our ships are over 20 years of are auto repair mechanics working for auto dealers, garages, and use any imagination or ingenuity. If he does figure out a better age. Nor is this the end of it, for and faster way to perform an operation, the manufacturer when truck repair shops. Winpisinger told the Senate Antitrust subcommittee headed by he hears about it will then reduce the time allotted for the job. Senator Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) that: "In other industries, collective bargaining translates increased "The conditions and circumstances that frustrate the work­ productivity into higher hourly wages. In auto repair the me­ SEAFARERS^LOC force are the same conditions and circumstances that prevent the chanic simply gets less for the same result." average American car owner from receiving adequate, safe, eco­ The union officer emphasized that piecework, based on the flatDec. 20, 1968 • Vol. XXX, No. 26 nomical and competitive service. rate system, was not labor's idea. It was introduced by the auto Official Publication of the "Although we are committed to the principle of a fair day's manufacturers and the mechanics have been stuck with it. Seafarers International Union pay for a fair day's work, our 1 million members are consumers In many areas the mechanics are not well enough organized to of North America, as well as wage earners. So we are equally committed to the insist upon an adequate hourly wage rate. In these areas me­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, proposition that when a consumer pays for repairs and service chanics generally demand the right to supplement their incomes AFL-CIO on his car he has a right to receive proper repairs at a fair price." with piecework. Executive Board "As a democratic organization we cannot ignore their wishes," PAUL HALL, President Flat Rates Blamed Winpisinger explained, "although we know that the evils inherent CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Pree. Vice-President in piecework will eventually emerge." The union officer laid the blame for high repair costs on the AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Winpisinger listed five steps the union takes through collective auto industry's system of flat rates established annually in manu­ Sec.-Treas. Vice-President facturers' manuals. bargaining to minimize the abuses of the flat rate system: V AL TANNER ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President Vice-President These flat-rate manuals establish recommended working time • Guaranteeing the mechanic an hourly or weekly minimum for which the customer is to be charged for specified repairs. Director of Publications assuring him of at least a basic wage. MIKE POLLACK Winpisinger pointed out that whether the work actually takes • Providing every mechanic with a copy of his own perform­ Editor more time or less is "immaterial." He explained that the cus­ HARRY WITTSCHBN ance and production records on which piecework earnings are tomer is charged not for the time spent repairing his car and the Assistant Editors based. WILL KARP mechanic is paid not for the number of hours he actually works, PETER WEISS • Giving the mechanics the right to sit down with manage­ BILL MOORE but according to the time set in the manufacturer's book. ment to discuss obviously unfair time allowances. Staff Photog The lAM vice president cited many built-in drawbacks of the ANTHONY ANSALDI • Insisting that identical work is paid for identical rates flat-rate system. whether it be for cars under warranty, on used cars or for the . For one example: PiMllhid kiwHkiy it 810 RhiHli Blind Avtnii N.E., Wiiklniton, D. C. 20018 by thi Stafirgeneral public. "The flat-rate system does not allow the mechanic any time in Intirnitlspsi Union, Atlintic, Gilf, Libei ind Inland Witin District, AFL-CIO, 675 to do any checking, diagnosing or trouble-shooting on the cus­ • Distributing all available piecework fairly among the quali­ Fnrth Avenii, 8rMklyn, M.V. 11232. Tel. tomer's behalf. When a car owner comes into a dealer's shop he fied mechanics. HVielnth 9-6600. Second class postatc paid at Washlnptons, D. C. is sold repairs by a so-called service salesman—who often doesn't Winpisinger pointed out that the piece rate system has ob­ POSTMASTER'S ATTENTIOH: Farai 3579 even look under the hood to find out what actually is needed. structed the normal progression of the auto mechanics hourly cards sboild b« sent to Scafaren International Union, Atlantic, Calf, Lakes and Inland At best the service salesmen only guesses at what needs to be done. wage rates. The result has been-to drive skilled mechanics into Waten District, AFL-CIOi 675 Foirth Annie, Bneklyn, H-V- 11232. "At worst, the service salesman may be a 'con artist' padding more lucrative fields. At the same time, he added, promising •SU­ the sales sheet with unnecessary repairs to improve his salary young men are unable to find apprenticeship opportunities. IT i Union Medianii Blasts Auto Repair Prising �>ecein^ 20, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Long Kayser-Roth Strike Suiiessful As Textile Workers Ink New Pact JPage.flv'4 Grape Pickers Live in Semi-Slavery, UFWOC's Delores Huerta Charges •1 ^ seven-month strike by 550 Kayser-Roth hosiery workers for their first Tex­ WASHINGTON—A mother of seven children, who is also a tile Workers Union of America contract has ended successfully with the negotiation of a one-year union official, recently charged that California grape growers hold agreement providing wage gains and other benefits for the strikers. workers in "semi-slavery." Ratification of the contract at sharing plan and a Christmas bank, which will forward it to the Vowing that workers will . . a local union meeting here De­ bonus program now in effect will A&P, Wrigley's, Chat­ union. fight "oil and on" to build their cember 1also marked the con­ be continued. Clauses on senior­ ham, Kroger's, Farmer Jack and Last May the AFL-CIO Execu­ clusion of the widely supported ity and grievance handling were tive Council called for a nation­ union, Delores Huerta, vice Great Scott—won praise from the AFL-CIO boycott of Kayser-Roth added, and a voluntary arbitration wide consumer boycott of com­ president of the AFL-CIO United Detroit Grape Boycott Committee hose and other products in the provision give employees the right pany products and all-out support Farm Workers Organizing Com­ for deciding not to sell California United States and Canada. The to strike if management fails to of the strikers "for the duration." mittee, declared: "It is not just a table grapes. question qf wages." "The decision of the store own­ boycott effort was credited as a agree to arbitration on a specific After the settlement the union "It is a question of human dig­ ers was a moral one," said Rev. major factor in the settlement. grievance. expressed "thanks to all our nity, of equality," she asserted on Joseph Melton, representing the Adolph C. Benet, hosiery divi­ friends, in the labor movement the AFL-ClO-produced network Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit Two Major Issues sion director of TWUA, said that and out, who contributed both interview. Labor News Confer­ and the committee. "It reflects the The major strike issues pro­ financial and moral support to the besides a wage increase of 10 ence, broadcast Tuesdays at 7:35 new conscience emerging in the duced modified agreement—arbi­ strikers." cents an hour, the settlement in­ p.m., EST, on Mutual Radio. conduct of business in Michigan." cludes paid vacations of one week tration and dues checkoff. The Mrs. Huerta pointed out that The company makes women's Venustiano Olguin, a spokes­ or two—based on length of serv­ union wanted arbitration of the hosiery under the brand names of "most of the field workers are man for the striking grape work­ ice — four hours' call-in pay, last step in the grievance proce­ Schiaparelli, Mojud, Kayser, Mexican-American, Filipino, Ne­ ers in California, said the decision double time for Sunday work, dure, and got a method for achiev­ Phoenix; men's hose labeled Es­ gro and Puerto Rican." The grow- • shows that Michigan industry "is three paid holidays, jury duty pay, ing it. On checkoff, it was agreed quire and Bachelor's Friend, and ers, she said, "try to get the idea concerned with poverty not only and improvement of a company- that employees may authorize Supp-Hose for both sexes. over that workers are sub-human along its own hard-core poor." paid insurance plan. management to deduct dues and Kayser-Roth workers here . .. play one race against the other The parties agreed that a profit deposit the amount in a local voted for TWUA four years ago. . . . and actually perpetrate racial Management engaged in legal prejudice." She noted specifically that farm maneuvers until challenged bal­ workers are denied the rights and lots were finally counted and the protections other workers have union was certified by the Na­ under the National Labor Rela­ tional Labor Relations Board, tions Act They are "absolutely Sept. 11, 1967. powerless . . . have no control When the company lost its legal over their conditions ... no job WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO battle it showed little desire to security," she said. President George Meany has. settle at the bargaining table from CHICAGO—Four of America's oldest labor organizations have "If a worker tries to find out called on all affiliated national and October 1967 to May 1968. Em­ who he is working for . . . or merged into a new United Transportation Union "to meet the international unions to support a demands of these times" in representing men who move the ployees voted to strike, and what his wages are going to be consumer boycott against Neuhoff walked out May 6. Despite strong for the next day, he is fired," she nation's trains, ^ Company meats. he pointed out, UTU will repre­ pressure for settling from towns­ said. Formation of the 280,000- sent brakemen, conductors, people hurting from the loss of a In a letter to all affiliates, Meany "So much violence (was) perpe­ member union, effective Janu­ switchmen, firemen and engineers. big payroll, the strike was 100 said that the Meat Cutters and trated against our strikers and our Butcher Workmen are involved in ary 1, was announced here jointly Luna said that UTU will press percent effective, the TWUA said. pickets" that the union was forced a strike with Neuhoff at three by presidents of the Railroad hard for improved wages and The AFL-CIO boycott, and to launch the nationwide boycott Trainmen, Firemen and Engine- benefits for its members, a strong plants over basic trade union is­ support of farmers, small busi­ against table grapes, as the "safest men, Switchmen's union and Con­ railroad safety law, new mass sues. nessmen and other workers in the weapon we have," she explained. ductors and Brakemen. The strike at the-Neuhoff plant transportation programs and so­ area turned the tide. But the cru­ Telling effects of the boycott on in Clarksville, Tenn., began Apr. They released figures showing cial measures to benefit all work­ cial factor was labor's determina­ the table grape market, she said, 16; at Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 21, that members of their unions ers and all Americans. tion not to let the issue go down are evident in shipments "far be­ and at Quincy, Fla., Sept. 28. voted overwhelmingly for the Railroad managements should the drain, TWUA asserted. low normal" and prices substan­ Neuhoff employees are seeking merger in a two-month referen­ welcome the merger, he noted, Labor support of the product tially lower than last year. union recognition, an end to dum—and they explained the im­ because it will make negotiations She urged union members and boycott was widespread. Stores in portance of the action. more expedient. At the same many cities were handbilled, and others who are sympathetic to the widespread unfair labor practices The Trainmen voted 86 per­ time, he served notice on the car­ shoppers were called on to avoid farm workers to provide "visible, and a contract that will correct such inequities as 50 to 100-hour cent in favor of the merger, the riers that UTU will seek "inno­ buying company products until a physical support" and financial workweeks at wages as much as Firemen and Enginemen 96 per­ vation in the industry." contributions. "Sympathy alone," $1.50 per hour lower than at setTement was reached. cent, the Switchmen 69 percent, "Railroads have followed the After the strike started, TWUA she said, "just isn't going to make competing plants in the same and the Conductors and Brakemen old ways too long," Luna de­ it." areas. 75 percent. clared. "Just because the tracks President Williain Pollock sent Meanwhile, that visible support The employees have launched a personal letters to 1,600 hosiery All of the unions, except the lie still and never move is no buyers in major cities. Their re­ continued to grow with a signifi­ consumer boycott against Neuhtrff ORC&B, are members of the reason to turn the industry into sponse was encouraging. Pollock cant victory in Detroit. products branded Valley dale. AFL-CIO and the UTU has asked stagnation." Frosty Morn and Reelfoot. That city's sbc major grocery said. for affiliation with the federation. In a joint statement, the merg­ It also expects to affiliate with the ing unions' presidents said that Canadian Labor Congress for "This shrinking industry no long­ 30,000 members in Canada. er makes it possible for the tra­ ditional individual unions to meet Luna Appointed Head the demands of the times." Under the merger agreement, Unification, they said, will end UTU's president is Charles Luna, "the battle of craft against craft" who has served since 1963 as and bring the combined strength head of BRT, the largest of the of rail operating employees to­ four merging unions. Heads of gether for constructive purposes. the three other merging unions "We have united," they contin­ will take offices as assistant pres­ ued, "to provide a way for trans­ idents at the new union's head­ portation workers to join and find quarters in Cleveland. They are common solutions to the prob­ H. E. Gilbert, BLF&E; Neil P. Speirs, Switchmen; and Clyde F. lems of the working man, the public and the industry." Lane, ORC&B. The merger of the four operat­ These officers, along with ing unions goes back to January UTU's Secretary-Treasurer John of this year when their presidents H. Shepherd, who presently holds met in Cleveland and agreed on that office in BRT, will serve until the new union's first convention the basic need for a single orga­ nization. Four top officers—one in 1971. from each union—worked out At a press conference, Luna preliminary merger procedures. stressed that while UTU will be a Once the documents were strong single body with the worked out, they were submitted strength that comes from unity, the individual crafts will keep to the governing bodies of each The SlU joined United Farm Workers in continuing boycott against stores carrying California grapes in their identity within the new union and then sent out to all New York in city-wide pre-Thanksgiving demonstration recently. UFW Vice-President Dolores Huerta rank and file members for their union. and SlU Representative Pete Drewes (center foreground) were among those on picket line in front of a As the largest union made vote during October and Novem­ Grand Union store. Labor, civic and religious leaders urged consumers to support the farm workers. ber. up entirely of railroad workers, 4 Railroad Operating Crafts Merge into One Giant Union Meany Urges Labor Boycott Of Nouhoff Moat �Mill Pace Six rPecember JO, vlM8 SEAFARERS LO.G Republican Mainstream RefiecteJ in Nixon Cabinet WASHINGTON—President- Daniel P. Moynihan to direct a Nixon, Rogers served on the U.S. Elect Richard M, Nixon has new Cabinet-level Council on Ur­ delegation to the United Nations turned to the academic world to ban Affairs. Moynihan is expected in the 1965 session and heads pick a Secretary of Labor who, to be the "idea man" on urban a prominent law firm. he said, "has demonstrated in problems. Secretary of Defense—Melvin Most of those named to the his mediation capacities that he R. Laird, at 46, is an eight-term can gain the confidence of both Cabinet have been described as congressman from Wisconsin who pragmatic, friendly to the concept labor and business." ranks high in the Republican lead­ that private business and the states His choice to "speak for labor" should play a dominant role in ership as chairman of the House in the Nixon Cabinet is George oroblem-solving, but free of the Republican Conference. As a senior member of the Ap­ P. Shultz, 48-year-old economist simplistic belief that the era of propriations Committee, Laird and dean of the Graduate School big government can be turned has been hard-working, able and of Business at the University of back. a staunch fiscal conservative. His Chicago since 1962. In his television introduction of AFL-CIO President George Shultz as Secretary of Labor, COPE voting record in the 90th Meany sent a letter of congratula­ Nixon said he was searching for Congress shows him voting against tions and a pledge of co-operation a man in the tradition of the late labor's position on every one of 13 key issues. to Shultz. James P. Mitchell. He said he found such a man in The Labor Department has al­ Secretary of Housing & Urban ways had the support of the trade Shultz, "who is a great educator, Devel(^Hnent—Michigan Gover­ union movement in carrying out but more than that he is a man nor George Romney, 61, is prob­ its mandate to promote the wel­ who will speak for labor as did ably the best known personality fare of wage earners and improve Jim Mitchell, but who also has in the Nixon Cabinet. The former demonstrated in his mediation head of the American Motors Co. working conditions, Meany said. capacities that he can gain the con­ plunged successfully into Michi­ "We in the AFL-CIO look for­ fidence of both labor and busi­ gan politics with an image of ward to working closely with you ness." being above the partisan fray. He and your associates in the achieve­ Descriptions of other Nixon shunned Barry Goldwater in 1964 ment of those objectives." Cabinet selections follow: and has shown a concern for the Shultz, an academic specialist problems of the Negro ghetto on industrial relations, automation Secretary of State—^William P. but has denounced the "power" and manpower training, has served Rogers, 55, served as attorney a public member of mediation general and earlier as deputy at­ of unions. and arbitration panels and is torney general under President Postmaster General — Winton among a group of moderates in Eisenhower. His early law career M. Blount, nicknamed "Red," is the all-Republican Cabinet Nixon was spent as an assistant district the 47-year-old president of the presented to the nation over tele­ attorney in New York City under U.S. Chamber of Commerce and vision and radio—a Cabinet made Thomas E. Dewey. In the Justice his Blount Brothers Corp., at up of businessmen, lawyers, edu­ Department, Rogers helped push Montgomery, Ala., is one of the cators and political figures repre­ through the compromise 1957 South's biggest construction firms. senting the basically conservative Civil Rights Act. He has worked with union labor mainstream of the Republican A close friend and adviser of and considers himself a businessParty. On domestic issues, the key Cabinet member is expected to be Robert H. Finch—partly be­ cause of his designated post as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare;'^uT"particularly be­ cause of his close, long-standing personal and political association with Nixon. Completing the trio of Cabinet A Victory Against Gougers members who will be dealing with By Sidney Margolhis the nation's most pressing urban The feat of Washington State labor unions in the recent elections in problems is Michigan's Governor winning a legal ceiling of 12 percent per annum on retail credit is not George Romney, named to be only a triumph for the public over the installment sellers and lenders, Secretary of Housing and Urban it is also a clear indication to working families in every state that there Development. is no need to pay high finance charges. Earlier, however, Nixon had Twelve percent per annum is enough. There are plenty of places to named a Democratic sociologist. borrow at that rate whether you need money to pay Christmas bills or for other needs. Twelve percent per annum is what you pay when a lender or dealer quotes you a finance charge of $6.50 per $100 of original balance, or a rate of 1 percent a month on your declining balance. Credit unions, for example, charge a true rate of 12 percent per annum on member loans. In fact, many give free life insurance and rebates so that the true cost often is closer to 11 percent. Many com­ mercial banks, too, charge only 12 percent or a little more on personal loans and auto credit. But while 12 percent is enough to pay for credit, it's a lot better than WASfflNGTON—The task of the 18-22 percent charged by most department store, mail-order and mapping the Trust Territory of bank-card charge account plans, or the true per-annum rates of 30-36 the Pacific Islands—a very for­ percent charged by small-loan companies, or the 20-36 percent per­ midable one because of the vast spread of the globe it encom­ mitted on installment purchases of used cars in various states. Now—for the first time in any state—no retailer, bank credit card passes—^will soon be undertaken or auto dealer in Washington can charge any more than 12 percent, by the U.S. Geological Survey. While the land area of the even on used cars. What happened in Washington is a lesson for credit-exploited work­ islands themselves is only about ing families and their organizations everywhere else. This is the first 700 square miles, they are located time in any state that the public itself has had a chance to vote on across an ocean area of almost credit laws. Last year the Washingtoii State labor unions had tried to three million square miles. De­ tailed topographic coverage will get the State Legislature to put a 12 percent ceiling on rates but the be compiled only of the major protests of retailers and lenders won out. This year, after the bank credit-card plans raised their rates from islands. Many of the smaller ones, which include minute coral islets one percent a month (12 percent a year) to IV2 percent (18 percent and atolls will not be charted un­ a year), the unions decided to go right to the public. der this program. In an all-out campaign, the State Labor Council and its allies got Administered by the United the necessary signatures for the petition to put tlje issue on the ballot States, the Trust Territory includes —as is permitted in that state. Joe Davis, Council President, and three major archipelagoes—^the Marvin L. Williams, Secretary-Treasurer, were listed as the sponsors. Mananas, the Caroling and the , Then the retailers and lenders swung their big guns into action to Ma^halls--?:ca(nprising^ a total of try to beat the proposal. They ^^ed a deceptively-named "Credit about 2,000 islands. Users Comtnittee." Revealingly, ijye'of the 23 area,,chainn<fp, of this Geological Survey To Begin Mapping U.S. Pacific Isles • i ). . 5 man, not a politician, although he had a role in the 1960 Nixon campaign. Secretary of Transportation— Massachusetts Governor John A. Volpe, 60, owns a multi-million dollar construction business and has won three terms as governor in a normally Democratic but ticket-splitting state. He also serv­ ed as the nation's first highway administrator under President Eisenhower. Secretary of the Treasury— David M. Kennedy, 63, is board chairman of the Continental Illi­ nois National Bank—a vice presi­ dent of the same bank, Robert Mayo, will be director of the Bu­ reau of the Budget. Kennedy spent most of his career in the Federal Reserve System. Attorney General—^Two years ago, Nixon's law firm merged with a firm headed by John N. Mitchell—and the two men hit it off so well that Mitchell became manager of Nixon's presidential campaign. At 55, he is the same age as the President-elect and has been described as "very pragmat­ ic," not committed to any political doctrine. Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare—Robert H. Finch, California's lieutenant governor, is the youngest man in the cabi­ net at 43 and the man who has known Nixon longest and has been closet to him. He served as Nix­ on's administrative assistant from 1958 to 1960 and directed his 1960 campaign. By contrast to Governor Ronald Reagan, Finch has been generally labeled a moderate and has shown a concern with job training and race relations problems. His close relationship with Nixon makes it probable that, at least initially, his will be the most influential voice on domestic issues. Secretary of the Interior—Alas­ ka's Governor Walter J. Hickel, 49, was chosen, Nixon said, be­ cause the post traditionally goes to a westerner and because "he has never been involved in any of the bitter struggles between private and public power ... or the struggles between some of the western states like Arizona and California over water." Secretary of Commerce—Mau­ rice H. Stans, 60, was a budgetcutting, conservative budget di­ rector during the Eisenhower Ad­ ministration. He has been praised as a bulwark against inflation and damned as a penny-pincher who hamstrung the nation's economic growth and weakened its defenses. Secretary of Agriculture—Clif­ ford M. Hardin, 53, is chancellor of the University of Nebraska and former dean of Michigan State University's School of Agriculture. Nixon said his job will be "to speak for the farmers to the Pres­ ident." committee were from Sears Roebuck alone. The others were from banks, department stores and car dealers. The retailers and lenders then started to pour out the advertising money to beat the 12 percent ceiling proposal. They spent a halfmillion dollars on TV, radio and newspaper ads, and plastered bill­ boards all across the state, says Ken Fleming, editor of the State Labor Council Reports. The ads threatened that if finance rates were lowered, prices would go up and people would find it hard to get credit. The retailers and lenders also had the support of virtually every newspaper in the state except for the Catholic Northwest Progress, and the nearby Lewiston, Idaho, Morning Tribune. In contrast, the labor and community groups campaigning for lower interest rates found it virtually impossible to get the local newspapers to print any of their views. The unions spent only $55,000 including the $20,000 it cost to circulate the petitions to get the question on the ballot. This was about one-tenth the amount the credit industry spent for its massive campaign run by a leading advertising agency. But you can't fool the people all the time. When the ballots were counted, the public had voted 572,000 to 509,000 for the 12 percent ceiling. The impossible had happened. A valuable added result of the campaign, Fleming says, was the education of the public in true interest rates. Many people had never realized that Wi percent a month on revolving charge accounts amounts to true annual interest of 18 percent. The petition-collectors also found a great deal of bitterness among families about the way banks were trying to get everybody to use credit cards. Now the Washington State trade unionists hope their success will encourage similar campaigns to reduce finance charges in other states. Their new law however, does not affect small-loan rates which are even higher than retail finance charges. In other states, until the public comes to realize the enormous waste of family money resulting from high finance charges, you can only protect yourself. The new Federal truth-in-lending law does not go into effect until July 1. You usually can save on finance charges by borrowing the cash from a credit union or commercial bank rather than from a small-loan company. ' Also, always remember to borrow the least you need-—not the most the lender will give you—and pay back as soon as you pan. The finance rate, the amount you boi^ow, and the length of time for ^hich you borrow it, all effect the tcjt^l^finance pharge you ^ , >1 4^ .v, ^4 ^ <t V �' IR^iOBer 20i 1^ Seven - Labor Demands Safer Limits On Mine Radiation Exposure A New Light! ••-•Or.;;,.;,, , — •K —Human life and health must have priority over the dollar cost of lowering the level of radiation exposure in uranium mines, spokesmen for organized labor stressed at a Labor Department hearing recently. Testimony came from George Taylor, an AFL-CIO economist; Henry A. Adkinson, an Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers' repre­ sentative, and George W. Haycock, Steelworkers' representative. They strongly supported Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz's plan to limit exposure of miners to three-tenths of a "working level" (.3 WL) of radiation a month, effective January 1. A "working level" is a measure of radiation concentration. The three witnesses recalled labor's past battle on behalf of radi­ ation standards, including its call for the .3 WL at hearings in June 1967 held by the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. Acting under Walsh-Healey Act authority, Wirtz "temporarily" set a 1.0 WL standard last year. Recently, he proposed the new level after statistics continued to show a death rate from lung cancer among uranium miners far exceeding that for the rest of the nation. A report published in August of this year by the Federal Radiation Council showed that, in a group of 3,414 uranium miners studied from 1950 to 1967, there were 62 deaths from lung cancer, about six times the normal rate of death from that disease. Nevertheless, several spokesmen for nine managements have testi­ fied in opposition to the new lower limit, as has the Atomic Energy Commission. Employers Balk at Cost Some of the employers have contended that the added costs of vent­ ing equipment and fans for moving fresh air would put them out of business. Taylor emphasized that the AFL-CIO backs the new level because "we assert the value of each miner as a human being—his health, his safety, the continuity of his earning capacity to fulfill his family obli­ gations, and to live his life free from the shadow of slow death." There "has been no convincing data," he pointed out, to show that the secretary's standard "would ruin the industry economically, nor substantially increase the cost of nuclear power." Even so, Taylor continued, the federation would agree to an amend­ ment to give all mines until July 1, 1969, to comply with the .3 WL standard, assuring the industry "it is not being dealth with in an arbi­ trary and capricious fashion." Adkinson also stressed that the mines could afford to make the changes needed to lower radiation exposure. "We don't have any knowledge of anyone being forced into bank­ ruptcy in the last 10 years because of bringing down the working level from 10 to 1," he said, adding, "if this can be accomplished in this period of time, why can't the .3 WL ... be met?" Haycock told the hearing that "good ventilation" is the key to re­ ducing the radiation hazard in a uranium mine because it disposes of radon daughter concentrations in the atmosphere. It is the radon daughter decay products that attach themselves to dust particles and are inhaled into the lungs and bronchial passages, he pointed out. The AFL-CIO will conduct its 1969 Arbitration Institute January 12 through 17 at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, 111. Purpose of the program is to ac­ quaint full-time union representa­ tives and staff members with the skills needed to prepare and pre­ sent arbitration cases effectively. Topics will include arbitration and the law, arbitration clause in the bargaining agreement, arbitration costs, arbitrability, selecting the arbitrator, preparing and present­ ing the case, and evidence, wit­ nesses and written briefs. Partici­ pants will also gain practical ex­ perience by working in small groups on preparing actual cases. * * * Harold D. Mclver has been named southeastern coordinator for the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Dept., lUD Organizational Direc­ tor Nicholas Zonarich announced. Mclver, 37, has worked on lUD coordinated organizing programs since 1963 and is an international representative of the Steelworkers. * * * Harold J. McAvoy, president of the Post Office Mail Handlers since 1941, died here unexpect­ edly at a union meeting and was buried December 4. McAvoy was answering questions of members about the union's recent merger with the Laborers when he col­ lapsed and died. His wife and a daughter survive. * * • Three new election victories for the Teachers and one vote to af­ filiate brought to 10,332 the num­ ber of newly represented members since January 1, AFT President David Selden announced recently. The union announced it will issue a new charter to the staff of Mid­ dlesex, N. J., County College, which voted to leave an unaffili­ ated organization and join the AFT. The AFT organizing de­ partment reported recent gains for the union in Woodbridge, N. J., 1,093 teachers; Minot, N. D., 432, and Ontario, Ohio, 109. Since the first of the year, the union has chartered 52 new locals in 17 states. • • » Thirteen pogy boat fishermen, fired' five years ago when they voted for a union, will divide $32,000 in backpay under a settlement announced here by the National Labor Relations Board. The settlement ended a legal battle by the Meat Cutters for the crew of the motor vessel Gallant Man, owned by the Patterson Menhaden Corp. The crewmen fish the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for menhaden in craft they call pbgy boats. ' 'kt ••r? -• Christmas, 1968! Once again we have arrived at the season in which the age-old words "Peace on earth—good will toward men" are heard at every turn. How well that noble sentiment is to endure in the future is a matter of unprecedented chal­ lenge to all of us as Americans. Peace, now lying on a table in Paris, ap­ pears at last to be approaching a real talking stage after months of shadow-boxing. We have hope that those talks will not be so long and drawn-out that 1969 will not at last see the consummation of a durable and hon­ orable end to the war in Vietnam. Peace and good will during this holiday season will also be much in the hearts of Seafarers—so much a part of the U.S. effort in Vietnam—as they share the happy days with their families at home or with their shipmates at sea if their chosen duty keeps them away in some of the remotest nooks of the world. But when the festivities are put aside for still another year, most of the challenges of 1968—though partially met—will still be around to keep us ever on our guard against those who would oppose progress. The vital issues of poverty in a rich America, civil rights, adequate housing still exist. The creation of a climate in America where nobody is disenfranchised and in which sound hope and a firm future are available to all—not only to the majority, but to the restless minority as well—^is yet to be accomplished. In maritime affairs, 1968 brought its set­ backs, but it brought successes, too. An in­ dependent MARAD bill was passed by the Congress with a degree of unanimity which showed conclusively that the will of the leg­ islature is solidly behind a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. Although the bill was vetoed, a new Administration is taking office in January. Congress has weathered the recent elec­ tion with very few changes in the lineup of lawmakers aware of the needs of our fleet. The chairmen of the Senate and House com­ mittees which deal with maritime affairs. Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Representative Edward A. Garmatz (DMd.) are still firmly in their posts. Assur­ ances have been given that a bill again call­ ing for an independent MARAD will be in­ troduced early in the new Congressional ses­ sion. It can be passed quickly—and this time become law. Certainly, the campaign pronouncements of the President-elect cairy some cheer to the industry. The incoming chief executive has promised a new look at the operating subsidy program and assistance to the unsubsidized segment of the fleet—including the tramp-bulk carriers and the Great Lakes operators. He has taken formal notice of the sad state in which our merchant fleet languishes today, including the "glaring deficiency" in bulk carriers. Also, he has indicated his un­ derstanding of the great contribution that increased carriage of cargoes under the American flag can make to the nation's un­ favorable balance of payments situation. There is no reason why 1969 cannot be the year when the American merchant fleet once again comes into its own and is recog­ nized as the vital force it has historically been in the economy and defense of the nation. �DcMAs)Mierl>S07 >l«6a •<( SEAF\ARBR» \VOG ' De<eMlert>207 1968 1 SEAV\ARER& iL'OG In the long-established SlU tradition of serv­ ing Thanksgiving dinner to Seoforers, their families and friends, SlU halls in ports across the nation were packed again this year as members and their guests turned out in record numbers for the,holiday festivities. Turkey with all the trimmings—from soup to nuts—were the order of the occasion whhh was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Pictured on these pages are just a few of the thousands of happy par­ ticipants in this annual affair. * i'" Seafarer Joe Pagala and the entire Pagala family agreed the repast was enjoyed by all. Dinner was held at the Tampa Airport Motel, ^re C_ r~ "•'fnqs aZ ^^'1" ^ J- " ' •i V / 7^ 'Y, i" V^ "J I. 7::im -1^*'' V fygf EE^y.,.Sk^ y-M'* "' • f f' v, ••?;••.?':• • ^ ' ^ , < -v" r »" V, :• 11. J \r.-- . vr coring ^dy £ VI I V ; ' TaWnq 'f Dovw^, ® . °'®''C(0(/s ^ ^'^d lyi ."ora „7—i P^^OsIn Richard VV''", "r ever. ^^9'V/ng D;' 'M// /968. m 'V:r •!• k#-- • • '4 - " "i I -•J 5 fh. '• ^oblk\^^ ^ofcF/e HaT ^ oM«„ orar^aaJ fes^;, Porfs' iiy ^"'s c'®/®s+<V© f. L, '^ported L i®^®'"er F m 'w ,y°'y good O" af Me 'o J I'' iI#53 • ). / ?? "Hat, W« a/'l'^' Wtt —««!ri !?!' D-ivJ ©re ° i" Ik The On,-v^r +WnV ^ J •V.-: -> ^^''ees W' "/ ^orfolL - .; - '/s /,>e • ' V <L'-.Ui- 1..• V" • .as«r7- , -V Nono' J foO" ^ J Jo© 4., 1 •"v#/ ... WaW, ( ' Vtv 4!?: l-.? f. '"""y -''4r • •, . *^= fi -Mi'XX': ... I ' Hlg . .S?" - .-Ji m I I • ' -i* 4 ' *<^1 •/. . * teT .So .i; «C:S!v»SaAS !¥>-«. • . // ' *-'• ,"&S - VV'V'VV';vV-"'' A ' • •• |j|^ i^. .r ,t , is much in evidence i. by family and guests of Seafarer Yasmanti Somatii, at far ends •of the table on the right, during festivities at Norfolk Hall. Feeding daughter Edith in New York is Mrs. Grace Farrugia. They were guests of Anthony Sambina. - - -,-< , •5 At table heaped high with delicious fruiti in Por^ iof* Norfolk, Susan Ann, left^ seated next to Grandad William H. Horwell, and Seafarer and Mrs. N. ,W. Riggins enjoy first course. At right is Frank j^irey family at Seattle. ** / / k Vbrf ,1 V , 5£- ^1 V 4- ^ 4 ^ drinlc J - -Sv?9^5S| Seafarer andM1^ William Camp­ bell enjoyed Sl,U,dinner at El Matador Restauranth in Seattle; ^•<,1 ^ y <f Ir h Port of Norfplk, surnptubus turkey dinner makes for agreeable conI versation between Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd G Turnage and tfieir fible companions, David Berger and Mrs. Elsie B. Lee, shown at right. • Joe Munoz hands pihbabpfe to Gloria, pretty daughter/of Ricardo Barcelona, at J^jV Y^ fHall. Ready for coffee and a tasty dessert after full meal at Seattle are Seafarers Henry Rudio, left, and A. Carroga right. , Shown at Seattle's festivities, are Seafarer 'and Mrs. Gus Skendelas. They relax with after ; dinner talk after enjoying a delicious meal. ... �Page Ten li D^enlBer 80; 1908 ^SEAI^ARBRS LOG expanding Seafarers Pension List Philippine Currency Rules Adds Ten Uore Veteran Oldtimers Can Bring Rough Penalties The names of ten more Seafarers have been added to the ever-expanding list of those men collecting their SIU pension. The latest Brothers who have joined the pension roster include: Gerard Manuel, Fred Pagan, Andrew Morales, Sol Bleeker, Joseph Lapham, Richard Cummings, Elias Wal­ ker, Dennis Smith, Floyd McPhee and Frederick Kerfoot. Gerard Manuel joined the Union in Port Arthur, Texas, and held a chief engineer's rating. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Lapham Fagan Orange, Texas. Brother Manuel was last employed by Slade, Inc. Fred Fagan sailed as steward. A native of Kentucky, he now makes his home in New Orleans, with his wife, Irene. He joined Morales Cummings Union in New York. A bridge operator, he was last employed by the New York Central Rail­ road. Brother Bleeker was bom in Russia and makes his home in Brooklyn. Joseph Lapham joined the SIU in 1938 in New ork. He last shipped on the Afoundria. Broth­ er Lapham was born in New Lon­ don, Connecticut, and lives in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, with his wife, Anne. He sailed as AB and bosun. Richard Cummings' sailing ca­ reer began in 1943. He joined the Union in Philadelphia and lives in that city with his wife, Clara. Bleeker the Union in Mobile. Brother Fagan last sailed on the Santore. Andrew Morales lives in Brook­ lyn and joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1939. A member of the steward department, his last ship was the Steel Apprentice. Brother Morales is a native of Puerto Rico. Sol Bleeker also joined the Kerfoot vessel was the Patomac. Elias Walker joined the SIU in 1942 in Tampa. A native of Flor­ ida, he lives in New Orleans. Brother Walker sailed as oiler and his last ship was the Del Oro. Dennis Smith also joined the Union in Tampa. A Florida na­ tive, he still lives in Tampa with his wife. Alberta. He sailed as FOWT and his last ship was the Bethflor. Frederick Kerfoot sailed as oil­ er. He joined the Union in the Port of Mobile and is a resident of that city. Born in Indiana, he last sailed aboard the Lucile Bloomfield. Floyd McPhee joined the SIU in Detroit. A native of Michigan, he now lives in Bay City, Michi­ gan. He was last employed by the American Steamship Company and held a FWT rating. Smith A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Brother Cummings served in the Navy from 1925 to 1930. He was a member of the deck department and sailed as carpenter. His last Keeping in Trim McPhee WASHINGTON—Strict regulatory changes involving the use of Philippine currency and foreign exchange declarations —of major importance to Seafarers—have been issued by the Philippine Central Bank. The new regulations, effectivp November 29, were announced here earlier this month by the Office of Maritime Manpower of the Maritime Administra­ tion. The agency of MARAD warned that the new regulations re­ quire all persons arriving in the Philippines—including seamen and flight crew of aircraft—to declare all monies in their jjossession. These declarations are to be made on a form (No. 303) which will be available from Philippine Central Bank agents, who will be on 24-hour duty to issue and receive them. Customs personnel will work with the Central Bank agents and search baggage and persons, wherever it is considered necessary. The portions of the latest Philippine bank regulations which are of particular concern to Seafarers are as follows: • Every person, departing from or entering the Philippines, must declare all Philippine currency and foreign exchange in his possession. • Temporary visitors—all non-residents—shall keep their cur­ rency declarations until their departure. Temporary visitors may carry with them all the foreign exchange they have declared, but may sell such foreign exchange only to authorized agents of the Central Bank. They may not take out foreign exchange in excess of the amount brought in. • Upon departure. Seafarers not residents of the Philippines must surrender their currency declarations to agents of the Cen­ tral Bank at the Port or airport of departure. • No person entering the Philippines may bring into the coun­ try Philippine currency in excess of 100 pesos, of which coins may not exceed 50 pesos. A peso is currently worth 25.58 cents in U. S. money. • No person departing from the Philipines may take out of the country Philippine notes and coins in excess of 100 pesos— of which silver and/or nickel coins shall not exceed five pesos. Penalties for violations provide for fines up to 20,000 pesos and/or imprisonment of up to five years. November 29 to December 12, 1968 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 45 64 6 7 20 13 7 12 8 15 4 13 23 22 41 36 40 37 20 17 34 53 25 12 280 303 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C 9 0 0 33 54 11 7 2 4 17 9 14 6 10 10 8 9 8 6 5 4 12 12 13 42 35 9 30 28 4 18 20 24 40 64 30 21 13 15 248 267 141 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 5 4 43 68 4 5 11 10 8 9 5 17 4 1 16 15 29 58 35 38 10 14 40 47 10 7 220 283 Class A Class B Class C 4 12 28 46 15 6 7 1 11 13 9 3 11 10 2 16 6 3 11 12 6 6 29 41 8 26 30 7 11 13 18 36 41 43 15 12 16 186 237 141 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Larry Albertus, AB, takes time out tor a trim in barber shop at thei NeW York hall. Pertorming the task is James Saetani. Brother Albertus hails from Cops Bay, Oregon, and joined SIU in New York. Mobile New Orleans ..... Houston ......... Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 41 29 7 7 9 12 4 8 11 6 5 2 17 16 38 23 32 31 11 14 26 64 14 5 221 208 Class A Class B Class C 13 0 32 26 27 0 3 3 10 9 2 8 11 7 3 6 15 110 18 7 7 26 21 12 18 35 4 6 10 10 21 49 30 10 6 9 Ub 18^ REGISTERED on BEACH Class A 7 158 22 72 26 26 9 67 115 77 30 37 39 675 diassb 4 115 11 44 16 15 20 43 84 81 2 10 6 451 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 0 2 101 114 12 10 47 36 15 7 - 12 15 8 12 49 34 70 107 66 64 17 0 37 17 30 7 464 426 REGISTERED on BEACH —CnSTA Clissft 5 117 20 60 14 11 18 50 103 80 17 27 35 557 0 A5 9 41 19 7 5 28 53 32 1 21 3 204 s Nk' ( r 'f 1 V �DMemlNiv 20, IMS SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES Robert McNeil, 44: Brother Charles Tyler, 45: Brother Ty­ McNeil died on November 4, ler died on September 26, while 1968 at the a crewmember Memorial Baptist aboard the TamHospital in Hous­ ara Guilden. An ton. Death was AB, he had joined '« caused by a heart the SIU in 1948 ailment. Brother in the Port of McNeil joined the Galveston, Texas. Brother Tyler was Union in the port a native of that I of New York and state and made sailed as steward. His last vessel was the Penn Sailor. his home in Port Arthur. His last A native of Massachusetts, he had previous ship had been the Globe made his home in Texas City, Explorer. During World War II, Texas. During World War II, he he served in the Air Force. Sur­ served in the Navy. He is survived viving is his father, Charles Tyler, by his widow, Kira McNeil. The of Altair, Texas. Burial services burial services were held in Gal­ were held in Cheatham Cemetery, veston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Sheridan, Texas. Texas. Samuel Merkerson, 71: Brother Merkerson died in the USPHS Hospital on Staten Island, N.Y., No­ Marshall Ness, 61: Brother Ness vember 30. He died on October 12, at Cook was an SIU pen­ County Hospital sioner at the time in Chicago. He of death. A native was a native of of Eaton, Geor­ Norway and had gia, he sailed as made his home in cook. Seafarer Chicago. A Sea­ Merkerson joined farer since 1961, the Union in the Port of New he joined the Un­ York and made his home in that ion in the port of city. Brother Merkerson last sailed Chicago and held on the Long Lines. He participat­ the rating of dredgeman. Brother ed in the Greater New York Har­ Ness was last employed by Merritt- bor strike in 1961. Burial was in Chapman and Scott. He is survived Sand Hill Cemetery, Eaton. by his widow, Leona. The burial services were held in Memorial Joseph Folse, 50: A cardiac ar­ Estates Cemetery, Northlake, Illi­ rest claimed the life of Seafarer nois. Folse, November 10, at the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. A resi­ dent of that city, Charles Favreau, 54: A coro­ he was a native of nary thrombosis claimed the life Louisiana. Broth­ of Brother Fav­ er Folse joined reau on October the SIU in the 23, in Crystal Port of New Or­ Lake Township, leans and sailed as bosun. His last Michigan. A na­ ship was the Del Campo. Folse tive of Michigan, had" been sailing with the Union he made his home for 20 years. Surviving is his wid­ in the Port of ow, Ida. The burial was held in Frankfort. Fav­ St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery in reau joined the New Orleans. Union in the port of Elberta and held the rating of AB. He was last Andreas Kristiansen, 38: Broth­ emploved by the Ann Arbor Tow­ er Kristiansen died an accidental ing Company. Survivors include death on Septem­ his widow, Gladvs. The burial was ber 4, at Bethel, held in Rosehill Cemetery, Lee­ Alaska. A native lanau County, Mich. of Norway, he was a U. S. citi­ zen and lived in Seattle. Seafarer KrisMansen sailed Bernard Roll, 91: Pneumonia in the deck de­ claimed the life of Brother Roll partment and held on October 30, in an AB's rating. Brother Kristian­ Anacortes, Washsen joined the Union in the Port j ington. He was a native of Norway of Seattle. 4/ and had been on an SIU pension at the time of death. Seafarer Roll held an AB's rat­ ing and joined the Union in the Port, of New York in 1938. His last ship was the D. B. Johnson. Brother Roll be­ gan his sailing career in 1895. He first sailed on American ves­ sels in 1902, He took an active part in numerous SIU strikes and saw frequent convoy duty during World War II. Surviving is a son, Thorrol Roll of Anacortes. The burial was in/Grandview Ceme­ tery, AnacOrtes. Minzionle Maiioni, 70: Brother Marioni died on August 22, at the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. He was a native of Texas and had been a resident of New Orleans. He joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans and was a member of the steward department. His last ves­ sel was the Penn Vanguard. Broth­ er Marioni was buried in the St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery, New Orleans? Surviving is his widow, Lilliart; " 7har She Blows'Sparks Memories Of Old Times for Seafarer Harvey Former Seafarer Fred Harvey, now on an SIU pension, recently took a nostalgic trip to Portland Maine, to visit the maritime Museum there, stopped off on the way home to examine the extensive collection of whaling memorabilia *n New Bedford's public library in Massachusetts, and then rem­ inisced about his early days on One sperm whale killed by Har­ whalers and clipper ships with vey's ship gave off 50 barrels of a LOG reporter in the New oil. The Andrew Hicks caught a York hall. bowhead whale at the mouth of While in New Bedford, Brother the McKenzie River in the Bering Harvey had a long talk with the Strait that gave 1,000 pounds of librarian—a man named Haggerty bone which sold for $3 a pound. —who also was a whaler in his The crew's share came to a grand younger days as were his father total of $3 per man. and grandfather before him. In spite of what one sees in the "He had all sorts of books on movies, Harvey found the South whaling, crew lists and old Log Seas somewhat less than romantic. books, etc.," Harvey said. "Many "The natives were practically old papers have been lost through naJked except for a G-string-type the years, but the library's 'records garment they used to keep flies are quite good. from biting them. When the Mis­ "Mr. Haggerty looked up an sionaries arrived, they made them old crew book from ships I had Harvey wear clothes up to the neck and sailed on such as the Andrew the natives nearly killed them," Hicks and the Alice Knowles and the whale would get so hot from he said. "Although our treatment I could see the money I made. friction that one could actually on the ships wasn't bad, the food On one trip, I made one dollar for smell it burning. He was a stroke was awful and the fresh fruit we an eleven-month voyage. On an­ oarsman and part of his job was got on the islands was a welcome other I got all of $8 and for a to throw water on the rope so it relief. Fresh fish could also be third trip, I made $5. I was on wouldn't sever from the heat. caught in abundance. The ship would hunt from De­ whalers from 1901 to 1904. The After getting his share of whal­ Alice Knowles was lost in a 1913 cember to the following Novem­ ing, Harvey sailed on clipper ber and return to 'Frisco for about hurricane, I recall." one month until their cargo of oil ships, then joined the French For­ Harvey, a native of Chicago, could be crated in barrels and eign Legion in World War 1. headed for San Francisco after he shipped East. Then, they would After the war, he began his career decided to leave home. His par­ head out again for the Pacific and on steamers. He joined the SIU ents had died when he was very Alaska. after Worid War 11. A mem­ young and he was shunted around ber of the deck department, he Telltale Spout from relative to relative. Tiring was 80 years old when he called Brother Harvey said that you it a day and went on pension in of this, he "decided to go west and fight Indians—but there weren't could recognize a whale by the 1965. any Indians to fight and I wound way it spouted. Some whales would spout straight up and oth­ up in San Francisco. SIU Halls will "Today, a seaman needs a suit­ ers to the side. Some had more be closed case full of papers," Harvey noted, than one spout and they resem­ "but in those days, such technical­ bled geysers. He recalls one whale Christmas and ities weren't needed. I just talked in Kodiak, Alaska, that kicked to this fellow I met about ships back with his tail and Lnocked off New Years Day and when he asked me how I'd the stern of the boat. The first mate was killed. like to sail, I said I'd like it fine. He told me to see the boarding master and to tell him I was over 18. At the time, I was only XAVz years old." Brother Harvey was told the ship was going to the South Sea Islands, but they ne­ glected to mention the fact that Willoughby Calvin Byrd Vmion Anderson the vessel was a whaler. Please contact Mrs. Ruby Byrd Please contact your wife, Zellie •Anderson, at 343A Quincy Street, at Route 7, Glasgow, Kentucky Thar She Blows 42147, as soon as you possibly "Whaling ships had crewmen Brooklyn, N. Y. 11216, as soon can. as possible. from all over the world, most of ^ whom were shanghaied," he re­ ^ called. "When a whale was sight­ Harold L. LoU ed the man would yell 'thar she Charles Doroba Your parents, Mr. and Mrs. blows,' just like the movies. After Your sister, Mrs. Julia Orzech, E. A. Loll, would like to hear the whale was sighted, a boat was asks that you please contact her from you in regard to an impor­ launched to track and harpoon at 1933 W. Oakdale Avenue, tant matter. Please get in touch him. There were six men in a Chicago, Illinois 60657 regarding with them at 2218 N. 18th Street, boat—a helmsman who did .the Phoenix, Arizona 85006. harpooning, a mate and four oars­ the up-coming holiday. men. "When the whale was hit, the Magnus Wdd harpooner would change places Egbert Palmer Your wife would like you to with the mate. Although it was Contact your wife, Vivian the steerer who harpooned, the Palmer, at 3110 Luxembourg write to her at 113 Union Avenue, mate did the killing. Attached to Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 25509, Cresskill, New Jersey 07626. the harpoon was a long rod called the trigger rod. When it entered as soon as you can. the whale with the harpoon, it set off a cartridge which triggered a small cylindrical bomb that was attached to the end of the har­ poon. "Of course, the huge creature would thrash wildly about when hit and we always thought the swells would wash us out of the boat, but we rarely capsized," Harvey said. "Still, many boats have been sunk by these whales." Harvey explained that the rope httached' td the harpoon holditfjg ^ G. LIzano Please contact SIU Headquar­ ters in New York as soon as pos­ sible regarding an important mat­ ter. ^ Joseph Rudolph Please contact Paul M. Gold­ stein, Attorney at Law, 1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, in regard to your claim against the Masamar. d> Charlie Bums John G. Newman Please contact William A. John­ Please contact your sister, Mrs. ston on the M. V., Floridian at Mary E. Harrigan, at 144-25 33rd 808 N. E. 2nd Ave., ^iaini, ElqrAvenue, Flushing, N.'Y. 11354. 1da 33132. ' ~ �Page Twelve DMember 20^ 1^68 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Lifeboat Class No, 215 Casts Off Ship's Delegate Chadbourne Gait reported from the Del Norte (Delta) that "we had a few minor beefs at the beginning of the voyage, but we had them squared away right off." Stanley Wright, third cook, was hospitalized in Buenos Aires, Steward Delegate Carl Treitler stated. He received $50 from the ship's fund, and a wire Meeting Chairman R. Chanroin puted overtime was reported by was sent to Headquarters in­ reported from the Maiden Victory department delegates. Arturo forming them of his hos­ ^ (Alcoa) that Har­ Aguilar, steward department dele­ pitalization. Leroy Rinker replaced old Strauss, stew­ gate, reported that one man was Brother Wright as third cook. ard, and his de­ hospitalized and then sent home Rinker, who is the ship's movie partment were from the port of Freeport. Tie director, reported complimented on steward department was given a that "we are hav­ the excellent hearty vote of thanks. ing our cinema­ Thanksgiving din­ scope lense for ner they turned Meeting Chairman Ivar Ander­ the projector re­ out. It was well son wrote fronrthe Overseas Trav­ paired in New directed, prepared eler (Maritime Orleans." Bill Strauss and served, the Overseas) that a Kaiser, ship's Seafarers all agreed. It was a con­ motion was made treasurer, said certed effort by the whole depart­ and carried that that the eight ment, Brother Charroin said. Rinker a shipboard meet­ movies for this Ship's delegate Anthony Nottumo ing should be held voyage had cost $207.80. The wrote that the vessel is headed to­ twice on this voy­ movie movie fund now is left with ward Manila and that so far there age. Brother An­ $282.50 while the ship's fund to­ have been no beefs reported. A derson said that tals $69.14. A motion was made discussion was held on the proper by Bin Ekins that the steward de­ use of equipment such as the Anderson the Seafarers agreed the ship's partment should get a vote of washing machine, ice maker, re­ delegate should be rotated between thanks for the "good cuisine" and frigerator, etc. departments. Meeting Secretary special thanks for the excellent O. Oakley reports that Brother Thanksgiving dinner. A request Anderson was chosen to ser/e as Seafarers on the Mount Vernon was made by Chad Gait that the ship's delegate and that the follow­ men on watch should get dinner Victory (Victory Carriers) were asked to donate ing denartment delegates were a few minutes before five now whatever loose chosen: Jrtck Arell?nnes, deck; and that it gets dark so early. Mike money they may R. Kwaitkowski, engine. Oakley Armando is serving as deck dele­ have to the ship's will represent the steward departgate and Frankie Labigang is the treasury, which is "^ent himself. engine delegate. down to $6.35, the ship's treas­ urer, A. D. BroMeeting Secretary William die, reported to Hand reports from the Robin the LOG. T. S. Goodf ellow Brodie Kline, ship's dele­ (Moore - McCorgate, wrote that he had a talk with mack) that two the Captain concerning draw as men from the the ship headed for Singapore and The violent storm that struck deck department Bahrain. No disputed overtime the Atlantic and East Coast in No­ had to leave the or serious beefs were reported by vember was also felt bv Seafarers vessel due to ill­ delegates, Kline wrote. on the Transwestern (Hudson Wa­ ness. Thomas terways) as the vessel, headed to­ Sheerbum departward New York ed in Cam Rhan A motion was made on the Penn after a trip to """" Bay while James Exporter (Penn Shipping Com­ Europe. Several Schneer left in the Philippine city pany) that Seafarers on the Per­ crewmembers re­ of Bataan, writes Hand. Brother sian Gulf run be lated the encoun­ Hand, who sailed as cook, was allowed to pay-off ter to a LOG re­ making the trip with his brother after six months porter durinq the James, who shipped as chief elec­ with transporta­ pay-off when the trician, according to Meeting tion home at com­ ship arrived at Chairman Stanley Jandora. A- re­ pany expense. The Bayonne, New Gluck quest was made to install a tele­ motion was made Jersev. vision set, since TV programs are by Bill Rudd and "We were about 800 miles from often the only form of entertain­ seconded by Fron­ New York when we started to ment available, Brother Jandora ds Pastrano. lose water in the D. C. heater and Markris said. An informal discussion was Meeting Secretary the boiler beqan to flood." oiler held in regard to LOGS and other Z. A. Markris wrote that Frank Alex Gluck recalled. "The boiler Union material received aboard Gutierrez was elected to serve as was cut and it took 24 hours to the ship. ship's delegate. No beefs or dis- get it fixed. Meanwhile, 140 milean-hour gusts of wind were sweep­ ing across the ship, but there was Aboard the Steel Executive no d-'maee on deck." The ship took SS-deeree rolls in the rouch seas. Brother Gluck, who will soon be going for his engineer's license, added. Raymond Anderson, FWT, re­ ported that the ship's sanitation line broke. In addition, the star­ board economizer on the boiler was disabled causing the Transwestern to go at half-speed for 12 hours. Even after they got the speed back, the power plant had to* be killed for three more days for additional repair work, Ander­ son said. E. C. Palmer, oiler, said that additional damage included the loss of the radio antenna and a broken boom. Rough as it was however, there were no injuries during the heavy When the Steel Executive left San Francisco these Seafarers were storm. The Transwestern had among the crewmembers aboard the vessel. Left to right are: Pablo gone to Belgium, Holland, Eng­ Pacheco, AB, Angelo Reyes, chief cook, Frank Charneco, bosun, and land and Germany with general Charles Johnston, third cook. The ship was heading for Vietnam. cargo. Trmswestera Hepmis Damage la Heavy Seas After attending the SlU's lifeboat school in Brooklyn, these men passed Coast Guard examinations and obtained a lifeboat ticket. They graduated on October 31. First row, I. to r.: Vansyses Lewis; George Prasinos; James Catania. Back: Instructor Paul McGaharn; Steve Kulik; William H. Ivey: Jonathan Stringer: John Williams. Lisa Domingo, born September 27, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Domingo, Philadelphia, Pa. Rodney Johnsian, Jr., bom Sep­ tember 14, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rodney Ray Johnson, New Orleans, La. Rafael Vargas, bom October 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon Vargas, Playa Ponce, P.R. ^ Charles Hebert, born June 6, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Hebert, Gretna, La. Sonia LIssette Filippetti, born September 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis A. Filippetti, Balti­ more, Maryland. <I> Donna Jean Paxton, born Octo­ ber 2, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Noel Bennie Paxton, Galveston, Texas. Jose Luis Coitez, bom Novem­ ber 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Benigno Cortez, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. DICEST of SIU MEETINGS FENN VICTORY (Waterman), No­ vember 24—Chairman, Cliff Bellamy; Secretary, Roland Hebert. Vote of thanks was extended to the Bosun and the crew­ members who helped painting; the galley, pantry and crew messroom, for a job well done. One man missed ship in Honolulu and one man was hospitalized in Viet­ nam. Some disputed OT in each depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding patrolman. FAIRPORT (Waterman), November 17 —Chairman, T. Beatrous; Secretary, R. Bru. No bMfs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Brother T. Beatrous was elected to serve as ship's delegate for the second time because of the good job he performed. HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), Novem­ ber 17—Chairman, Silcock ; Secretary, Fred Sullins. Brother M. W. Murphy was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. WALTER RICE /Reynolds), Novem­ ber 29—Chairman. D. A. Rundblad; Sec­ retary, Donald W. Hanna. Brother D. Rundblad was elected to serve as shin's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for », job well done. DEL MONTE (Delta). Sentember 21— Chairman. B. G. Ladd: Secretary, J. Toone. Brother S. Heinfllne was elected to serrc as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. ^ Elainne Dawn Vincent, bora September 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hubert C. Vincent, Jr., Sulphur, La. Kenna Joseph Osbey, born Oc­ tober 6, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Osbey, Houston, Texas. Matthew Williams, born Octo­ ber 29, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Walter H. Williams, Gretna, La. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), November 16—Chairman, T. 8. Kline; Secretary, A. D. Brodie. Brother T. S. Kline was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $6.36 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Maritime Overseas), November 11—Chairman, E. C. Bamhiii. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported by department delegates. Brother Henry Banta was elected to serve as ship's delegate. WESTERN PLANET (Western Agen­ cy), November 24—Chairman, J. Knudsen; Secretary, R. Mills. Some disputed OT and other items to be taken up with boarding patrolman. PRINCETON VICTORY (Columbia), November 10—Chairman, P. E. Stonebridge ; Secretary, John C. Reed. Brother Bob Gannon was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT was reported. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Moore-McCormack), November 11—Chairman, Stan­ ley Jandora; Secretary, William M. Hand.. Various repairs were discussed. Few hours disputed OT and minor beefs in each department. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Novem­ ber 10—Chairman, John L. Munnerlyn ; Secretary, John L. Munnerlyn. Ship's delegate reported that there are no beefs and everything is running smoothly. MOHAWK (Mohawk Shipping), No­ vember 24—Chairman, George Callard; Secretary, Peter Jomides. Brother Peter Jomides was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Minor beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian). Novem­ ber 80—Chairman. John T. Cames; Sec­ retary, Rov S. Theiss. $15.26 in ship's fund. No beefs were renorted. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks was extended to the radio opera­ tor for repairing movie projector. Dis­ cussion was held regarding water. �IXcceinb^. 20, 1968 Picket Duty Always Pays Off To the Editor: The SIU is organizing the unorganized here, and this is as it should be. The Union is offering the help needed to pro­ vide better wages, working con­ ditions and other benefits. Many of the younger mem­ bers, yes, and some of the old­ er ones, object to standing picket duty with the workers who are trying to organize because they are not seamen. It matters not what craft these men and women work in—they asked for and are receiving help to organize. We asked for such help many years ago. The unions that came to our aid were not seamen's unions— they were the coal miners, fish­ ermen, bag makers, butchers and many, many others. There are many members who take the many benefits we have today as a matter of course. They are wrong, for we have to stay strong to hold these benefits. In order to understand just how good we have it today, they should go back a number of years to know how things were aboard ship before we or­ ganized. Organization of the Seamen's Union began in the 1900s. The SUP, MFOW and MC & S had to ship out of fink houses until we were strong enoueh to strike. In 1934 we did strike—against the filthy conditions we had aboard sbip and the low wages. An AB received about $45, witb a hay mattress, blue sheets and blue pillow cases. But you furnished your own blanket, and if a man did not tie down his bedding, the bed buss and roaches would pull them from under him. For breakfast we had eges as the cook wanted to fix them, greasy potatoes, no dry cereals, milk or toast. For dinner we had meat, one potato, one vege­ table, soup and pudding if the cook felt POod. We had no con­ diments, jams, jellies or fresh milk. Supper was the same kind of slop and there was nothing we could do about these condi­ tions except wait for the day we eould strike. That day came in 1934. We were not ready, but we had serv­ ed notice on the ship owners that thev could expect more of the .same. We made onlv a little headway. But we found out what we had to do—that was to build a strike fund and ask the help of other unions. In 1936 we .struck again and were out for 96 days in the winter time with snow, ice, sleet and rain. We needed help and many trade unions came with money and food, as well as any other aid they could give —standing picket duty when needed. In 1936 we made the head­ way we had been working to­ wards in our negotiations. We got better working conditions, wages, overtime. We won over­ time for Saturday and Sunday and any >yiprk done after eight S^AFARgnS voo hours. We got recreation rooms, white linens, new mattresses and blankets. We got better food, with fresh milk, cereals, condiments and many other items. For dinner we received two meats, two vegetables, po­ tatoes, pudding, etc. For supper it was the same. At breakfast, we got eggs to order, bacon or sausage. The basic rules we set in our negotiations were to be used in other seafaring unions, such as SIU. We had on our strike committee, Harry Lundeberg, then patrolman for SUP in Seattle; J. L. Norkguaer, agent for MC & S; Gene Burke, sec­ retary for MC & S. Since 1936, all unions have been receiving better and better working conditions, wages, and benefits such as vacation pay, familv medical aid. I think that all of you will agree that it pays to stand picket duty once in awhile. William H. Thompson Book No. T-378 Houston, Texas , . ,'r . .- r/} Page.Thirteen. Seafarer Helps Battle VC Raiders Between Chores Aboard Chatham When Seafarer Rudy DeBossiere of the steward department sails to Vietnam, the sounds of bat­ tle are not strange to him. Brother DeBoissiere won the Silver and Bronze stars while serving with the Army in Korea. Recently, while riding a Navy Swift Boat in the vicinity of Bong To, he found himself battling the Viet Cong. ^ The Americans sunk all the other prisoner's, escaped. "I made He related the encounter to a junks and took two prisoners in a knife out of a sharp stick and LOG reporter from Houston, addition to the casualties they in­ where the New York City-bom flicted. The bosun's mate on the knifed a guard and we escaped," he recalled. "We made our way Seafarer makes his home. Swift Boat was injured and De­ along the Yalu River and event­ "The Viet Cong attack vessels Boissiere helped bring him back ually ran into a contingent of traveling along the Saigon and to his base. The Seafarer has Turkish U.N. troops who picked other rivers, by using junks simi- great respect for the Navy patrols. us up. We wouldn't have made it t lar to the Japan­ "They do a fine job," he said. back without them. I spent two ese sampan," De­ "The men are young, efficient and months with them. TTiey are Boissiere explain­ thorough. They deserve a lot of among the best fighting men in ed. "Many U.S.- credit and are seasoned fighters." the world and they are true and flag merchant ma­ Proud of the effectiveness of the honest people. The Turk's word is rine vessels hav.-; • patrols, he believes the Viet Cong always good and I found them to been attacked as are dangerous only when they be both friendly and fearless peo­ well as Navy ships have you outnumbered. ple." and the Amer­ DeBoissiere was steward on the Commando Raid icans counter by DeBoissiere using the little 'Chatham (Admiralty Marine The Silver Star came for a Corporation) at the time of his fiber glass Swift Boats to patrol Saigon River adventure and has commando raid in which he para­ the various inlets, coves and other made a number of trips to Viet­ chuted behind enemy lines at haunts Communists like to hide in. nam. He has great respect also night. The raid was made by The fast little boats are equipped for the Montagnards, South Viet­ twenty men at Inchon near the Welfare Benefits with radar and are heavily namese mountain tribesman who North Korea border. The Sea­ Praised by Seafarer armed." farer explained that the mission have been staunch supporters of was aimed at a bridge that en­ To The Editor: Because his service record is the Americans during the fighting. abled Chinese and North Koreans I would like to take this time known to some of the Navy men, Although he said he didn't think to move freely into the South— to give my many, many thinks they have invited DeBoissiere of himself as a hero, the 11-year to the SIU Welfare Plan and to , along on several of the patrols. SIU veteran has a war record avoiding a route heavily fortified by the Allies." Although the Reds Raymond Herold of your Balti­ Previously, he had also acci..m- from Korea that belies his words. were waiting for us, the bridge, more office for the prompt and panied them in the Cam Ranh He joined the Army at 17 and attacked from the North end, was efficient way my disability claim Bay area. "I'm not a hero and I served nine years, achieving the blown up," he recalled. has been handled. didn't expect to get involved in rank of sergeant. Long before the DeBoissiere and two others any fighting," the 39-year old establishment of the now-famous I was injured in an automo­ stayed behind to cover the demoli­ seaman said, "but suddenly all Green Beret's, DeBoissiere re­ tion party. The Reds were led by bile accident, August 23, 1968. hell broke loose and I'm really ceived extensive Guerrilla train­ The very next week, I started a soldier whose skill impressed lucky to be here." ing. He speaks five languages, in­ DeBoissiere. He used expert flank­ receiving my disability claim checks and have been able to About 20 Communists on four cluding Chinese and Japanese. ing strategy against the Americans rest assured of them coming in junks attacked the boat DeBois­ Heartbreak Ridge and the fighting was hand to hand. every week thereafter. It is bad siere was on and tried to board When the Korean conflict broke The Seafarer felled this man with enough not being able to work, her. The Reds opened up with out, DeBoissiere was a member a kidney punch and held- a bay­ but these checks sure made automatic small arms fire from of tbe 24th Division of the 21st onet to his throat to make sure things a lot easier for my wife Chinese Burp Guns which the Infantry. His Bronze Star came he was subdued. and me to meet our obligations Seafarer had seen before in Korea. for an action during one of the After dragging the man back and keep the wolf away from "They are effective at close range battles at Heartbreak Ridge— with them. Brother DeBossiere the door. and can really smear you up," among the most famous of the said, it was found out that he was he said. The guns fire a 45-calibre Korean War. "The Chinese like "an important Chinese bigwig. He Again, I want to thank all shell. concerned for going out of their to blow bugles during a fight and spoke English and Japanese and way to bring my checks to me were blaring away when they was very smart. I was under Killed Four Reds at my home when I was unable charged our position," he recalled. orders not to talk about him and The four-man Navy crew and "My men had to make it down to this day, I am not certain just to leave tbe house and get to their Seafarer-ally had M-16 the mountain to safety and I exactly who he was." the hall to pick them up. Thanks rifles in addition to the boat's stayed behind to cover them." a million. It is a priviledge to In 1957, DeBossiere began his own mounted weaponry. As the be a member of the SIU. In so doing, he was captured sailing career. "I have always Reds attacked from their dark- and sent to a Chinese-run prison loved the sea and have five broth­ Sincerely, colored junks, the fighting was camp in Manchuria. "They fed us ers, all of whom sailed with the William Ostendorf close and fierce. Brother DeBois­ only two bowls of rice a day," he SIU," he said. Frequently a ship's Baltimore, Md. siere fired his M-16 to kill three said, "and because they didn't delegate, DeBoissiere joined the ^ of the Communists and used a have enough food, the Reds put Union in Baltimore. He is a great hand knife to kill a fourth.. opium powder in the food to dull believer in the Union's goals and Seafarer Praises spoke highly about the way the the pangs of hunger." SIU always had jobs for return­ After a year and a half, De­ SIU Welfare Plan On Far East Run ing service men. Boissiere, in the company of five To The Editor: Just a line or two to testify that the Seafarers Welfare Plan Editor, has saved the best until the last. SEAFARERS LOG, In other words, when it's most 675 Fourth Ave., needed and appreciated Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 First, it was maternity bene­ fits for my wife when our baby I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my was born. More recently, the name on your mailing list, f^rint Mormatimn) benefits (tax-free, thank God) I received while convalescing from an illness. The SIU wel­ NAME fare plan has always been hon­ est, fair, efficient. STREET ADDRESS I hold my head high and proud in my home town due to ZIf. STATE. the fact that I had the presence OTY of mind to pick up my book TO AVOID DUFUCAT10N; If you are an old mbKiibar and hava a again after retiring it after of addraaa, plaaaa glue your fowwar addrats balow; World War II. I am also happy to say that my son Bruce is com­ Sailing as electrician during a ing home from Vietnam this recent trip of Beatrice Victory month. Sincerely, is John Griffith who also served SCAIE cmr Oarence Cousins as ship's delegate. The ship was docked at Yokohama's North Pier. Book No. C-59 r a *, • a a.a a • ij �OVERSEAS ULLA (M«ritlme Over­ seas), November 20—Chairman, H. Muncert; Secretary, A. Nash. Disputed OT in engine department to be referred to boarding patrolman. Discussion held regarding food in general, particularly the matter of additional quota of milk put aboard. • PAIB TO L AMM 150 NOT BtfX" f II i ' >1 YAKA (Waterman), November 16— Chairman, Cristoble DeJesus; Secretary, William Tavella. $12.00 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward department. Medical chest and slop chest found to be inadequate. Crew would like both to be brought up to standard before next voyage. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), November 19—Chairman, LCT Schwandt; Secretary, Nathaniel F. Hat­ field. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Joe IVa'lace, ship's delegate and to Brothers I.eo Schwandt and John Robinson for n job well done. SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters MAURY (Crest), November 9—Chair­ man, John Boldiszar; Secretary, C. Y. Yarbourough. Discussion held regarding old repair list from last voyage. No re­ pairs were taken care of. Some disputed OT and a couple of beefs in the deck department. Discussion held regarding retirement plan. AMERIGO (Crest), November 3— Chairman, F. Mcintosh; Secretary, J. W. Trayer. Brother M. Requiso was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion was held regarding retirement plan. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. WESTERN HUNTER (Western Agen­ cy), October 19—Chairman, J. M. Yates; Secretary, George Stratidakus. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Lancaster for repairing aerial on TV. PENN RANGER (Penn), November 23 —Chairman, Steve Kolina; Secretary, Wallace G. Perry, Jr. Disputed OT in deck department. All repairs will be taken care of. • Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial V/orkers rRESIDEMT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar Earl Shapard Al Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindiay Wllllami Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave., Iklyn. (212) HY 9-4400 ALPENA. Mieh 127 River St. (517) EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, Md 1214 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Main 443 Atlantic Avenue (417) P.I 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihington St. SlU (714) TL 3-9259 IBU (714) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9343 Ewing Ave. SlU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVEUND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferion Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich MALDEN VICTORY (Alcoa), Novem­ ber 6—Chairman, R. Charroin; Secretary, Harold D. Strauss. Brother Anthony Notturno was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported. Every­ thing is running smoothly. BrothelHarold Strauss and his department were given a vote of thanks for the excellent Thanksgiving dinner. DEL MONTE (Delta), November 9— Chairman, A. L. Midgett; Secretary, S. Heinfling. Some disputed OT in all three departments. DEL NORTE (Delta), December 1— Chairman, Chadboume "W. Gait; Secre­ tary, William P. Kaiser. Ship's delegate reported that there were a few minor beefs at the beginning of the voyage but all has been squared away. 'Hiere is $282.50 in the movie fund and $69.14 in the ship's fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for the fine job performed throughout the voyage, and for the excellent Thanks­ giving Dinner. HASTINGS (Waterman), October 28— Chairman, John Wells; Secretary, Ches­ ter Kittleson. Brother Amado E. Diaz was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), November 25—Chairman, Ivar Anderson; Secretary, O. Oakley. No beefs were reported by Apartment delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), November 23—Chairman, William S. Rudd; Secretary, Z. A. Markris. Brother Frank G. Gutierrez was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Vote of Aanks to the steward department for a job well done. ALCOA EXPLORER (Alcoa), Novem­ ber 24—Chairman, N. E. Geno; &cretary, J. R. Roberts, Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), November 17—Chairman, W. Seltzer; Secretaiy, F. Anderegg. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Chief Electrician was elected to serve as ship's delegate. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Transport), November 23—Uhairman, Peter P. Luketic; Secretary" H. Darrow. Brother J. D. Parrish , was elected to serVe as ship's delegate. Discussion held r^arding tank cleaning; No bie^s were ntj^orted by departn(^nt^^«^^!g^ , , Il^knbi# 20j<'1969 S^AF4RERS LOG Page Fourteen I IF P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2400 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE. Ala I South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 430 Jackson Ave. (504) 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. (703) 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4th St. (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif., 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. (813) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya 8ldg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans. Jan. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Jan. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .. Jan. 20—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Jan. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Jan. 24—^2:00 p.m. New York .. . Jan. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Jan. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Jan. 8—2:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 10—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Jan. 13—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans. Jan. 14—7:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. New York .. Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia.. Jan. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... Jan. 8—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ... Jan. 13—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 6—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago Jan. 6—^7:00 p.m. Duluth Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Jan. 14—7:30 p.m. t Sault St. Marie Jan. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan, 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ... Jan. 17—7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 17—7:30 p.in. Detroit Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . . Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans. Jan. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . . Jan. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) .. Jan. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Jan. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Jan. 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. * Norfolk Jan. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlsntic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every' three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brookljm. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtUntic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fond financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violati<m of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maD. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Elsrl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you 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 you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on tihe proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other 'Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SlU i>ort agent. EDITORIAL POLIOr—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or. nxember. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been " • " " in all constltufrom among mks, one individual to out this responsibility. ^ Seafarers and their famiiies are urged to support a consumer boy' cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) vtf Stitzei-Weiler DistiUerlcs "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) — Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) \J> Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) ^ "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) — Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Brothers and Sewel! Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Baltimore Luggage Co. I^dy Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) — — White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Gypsum Wallhoard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) i R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, ^ Brandon, Cavalier and Steiem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. producto (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas <I> Glumarra Grapes ' (United Farm Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Unicn) — Tennessee Packers Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) Atlantic Products Sports Goods Owned by Cluett Peabody (Amalgamated Oothing Workers) 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, hut feels that he~^hould not have been required to make such payment, this should Immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SBAFAREXS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in aU Union halls. All members should obtain copies of tbis constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other deUils, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED 8EAFARER8. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, thejr are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, ineluding service on rank-and-file commit<ees. Because these oldtlmos cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic orl^n. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIYITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the beat interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Acti'vity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membenhip and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that aay of ths above rights hate been vtolatsd. or , that ha has been denisd hia eonstUatloi^ right of access to Union rscerds or iaformhtieB, he shoniS fanmsdUtely Bstl& SIU President Paal HaU at h^dqiiartars by sntiM matt, rdnm raoiipt ratnfptad. ^ jn;;'- �D«e<»nbw 20^ 1968 ' I ^HE SAME MOON that shone upon the dinosaurs in the dense forests many thousands of years ago casts its pale radiance over a lonely beach at Tortuguero, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, today. The night is filled with the ceaseless booming of the breakers which cascade onto shore and shatter amid hisses of shimmering white foam. Riding the crest of these surging seas is a creature which looks like it too, might have been more at home in the prehistoric past. It strikes the sand with a loud bump, is lifted by the next wave, only to drop and scrape the bottom. Slowly, one scaly limb reaches forward and is followed by its opposite member, dragging the heavy body. The serpentine head darts this way, then that, the moonlight glistening on its wet, scaly skin. It pokes its nose into the wet sand, nuzzles it, plods ponderously forward. The creature is a turtle—a green turtle weighing a massive 360 pounds—and it is soon joined by another, then more and more, all laden with hundreds of eggs and each with a driving need to deposit its load in a favorable location. At first, the giant amphibian is skittish, and the slightest stir is enough to send it on its tortuous way back to the sea—to try again at a later time, perhaps at another locale. Once having been satisfied that the spot is right and conditions safe, however, the turtle begins to scoop out the sand, using all four flippers. The onset of the digging process acts like a shut-off valve to all other concerns—it no longer pays any attention to its environment or to danger, but continues the nesting process until the required, funnel-like area is scooped out, the eggs deposited—about a hundred to a nest— and the hole is safely covered over with sand. Having accompli.shed its task, which takes about an hour, the heavy creature then heads again towards the tempo­ rary comfort of the sea, only to return to shore up to five times to nest again during the same brief breed­ ing season. Once deposited in the pit, the eggs are incubated in the hot sand beneath the tropic sun for a period of about 60 days. Nature has to be prolific here, as in many other places. The newly hatched young are easy prey to a wide variety of birds as well as other predatory land animals. Those that manage to reach the sea often are victims of sharks, whales and other large fish. Slow as the turtle is on land, in its natural sea habitat it is a marvelously rapid swimmer, propelling itself vigorously with its large, powerful foreflippers as fast as a man can run. Annuel Nesting Place Tortuguero has one undeniable claim to fame. Each summer, from July to September, streams of sea turtles come there to nest. They come in two main migratory streams—one from Panama and Colombia, the other from the Miskito Cays and Nicaraguan coast. Some come from the farthest reaches of the western Carib­ bean and a few from even beyond. No one ever seems to see them on their way—you would expect floating islands of them—but they just show up, almost completely unobserved along their route. As is the case with many other migratory animals, the big—and as yet unexplained mystery—is how do the turtles guide themselves to their objective? The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research has been studying the green turtles in the hope that some methods of gaining guidance from earth's landmarks, as yet unknown to man may turn up. So far, all they have been able to learn about these creatures is that they have a strong homing urge, are able to hold a true course in the open sea, and seem to know exactly where they want to go through some unknown ob­ servations or information picked up by their own senses. In colonizing the Americas, the green turtle was a not unimportant factor. It was available in large quan­ n^ SEAFARERS LOG tities and was easy to catch. Large enough to provide as much meat as a calf, the sea-going animal was an ample and popular source of food. When the Old World sent its ships to the Caribbean, the food shortages for both the seamen and the slaves aboard led to regular wholesale raiding of turtle beaches. Eggs were strung like beads and dried. Old turtles were turned on their backs and either barbe­ cued on the beach or stored in the holds of ships until needed. Available evidence indicates that there were once many nesting places for the green turtle in the Caribbean. However, only Tortuguero's Turtle Bogue and Aves Island remain today. Aves Island, a hundred miles off Monserrat in the Leewards, seems to be gradually disappearing into the sea. Its increasing in­ accessibility to predators is probably the main reason the green turtle nests there but it, too, will be aban­ doned when it becomes submerged. Some ambitious measures are being taken today to prevent the prolific species of turtle from disappearing entirely for want of spawning grounds. The Caribbean Conservation Corporation has for­ bidden the taking of eggs and of nesting turtles along the entire Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Efforts are also being made to re-establish green turtle rookeries on other beaches—particularly where it is believed that former nesting sites existed. Batches of hatchlings from Tortuguero are brought to such areas and re­ leased there in the hope that they will grow to maturity with some recollection of the smell, taste or feel of the place where they entered the sea and return there at breeding time. Success Doubtful Tfiere are strong odds against this program. Of the many thousands of hatchlings, very few survive, and those that do will not breed until they are about six years old. Some resident colonies seem to have taken hold, however. A total of five kinds of sea turtles exist, worldwide. They are green turtles, leatherbacks, loggerheads, ridleys and hawksbills. Belonging to the reptile family, they are among the oldest species on earth. JM ' J Pace -Fifteen As much as the migratory abilities of the grown mother turtles are to be admired, the ability of the newly-hatched young to find their way to the sea is little short of miraculous. Most often, the nest is located at some distance from, and out of sight of the water. Despite this, the emerging hatchlings invariably find their way around, through, or over obstacles—whether in daylight or at night—and often with the sun or moon hidden from view. Since they swim on contact with the water, the touch of wet sand may cause premature swimming efforts but their sea-finding ability is believed to be primarily related to the quality of light in which they move.. One of the major unsolved mysteries of turtle life is what happens to the young during their first year of existence. They seem to disappear—at least no sci­ entist has been able to find them at this stage, despite copious searches of shore areas. Whether they can be found or not, however, a prime reason for survival is thought to be the coloration of the green turtle—dark on the upper parts of the body and white below. The dark top tends to camouflage it from predatory birds; the light bottom from hungry fish. As for food—the reptile spends the first year of its life at sea, and therefore supposedly subsists on small animal life during this period. After that it is a strict vegetarian which feeds on a variety of grasses—turtle grass, manatee grass, Cuban shoal grass—and other available marine plants. Along the shoreline grazing is easy, food is plentiful, and the animal grows rapidly. The size of a green turtle is a poor guide to its age, re­ flecting mainly how plentiful food may be at any given time. Despite conservation efforts, poachers still kill many turtles. What they are after is calipee, the cartilage that is cut out from the bottom shell and is a great delicacy. In other areas, particularly among non-meat eating peoples, poachers seek the eggs which are much sought after as a food staple. Due to human and ani­ mal predators, conservation measures are the only hope if these unique relics of the distant past are to survive. Old print showing turtling operation on the coast of Cuba. Green turtles once nested on the Caribbean beaches of the island, but the colony there has been almost completely wiped out—probably by such intem­ perate exploitation as the print suggests. Today, poachers are interested mainly in such items as ca ipee or eggs. j.l;. �r. Vol. XXX No. 26 SEAFARERSALOC Docombor 20/ 1968 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFAlRERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Buy Oidy ProtliKts and Services Label or Seal St" *' Every dollar spent on union-mode merclioncflse or service helps to insure the {oh security of fellow trade unionists throughout the notion. 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Title A name given to the resource December 20, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOTAL US FISHING CATCH DECLINES AS WORLD FIGURES REACH NEW HIGH CONGRESSMAN URGES MAJOR OVERHAUL OF 50-50 CARGO PREFERENCE LAWS SEN BARTLETT DIES AT 64; BACKED MARITIME TO HILT FREE WORLD TRANSPORT UNIONS ACT TO SUSPEND GREEKS, ASSIST CZECHS THIRTY NEW MERCHANT SHIPS A YEAR NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE US FLAG FLEET GEORGE HARRISON DIES AT 73; SERVED LABOR ON ALL LEVELS LONG KAYSER-ROTH STRIKE SECCESSFUL AS TEXTILE WORKERS INK NEW PACT REPUBLICAN MAINSTREAM REFLECTED IN NIXON CABINET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/1968 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXX, No. 26 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4d0e9671aafe55a503919a2da2862822.pdf 2d604010a09a6e3d3187c37eaa2efc6d PDF Text Text Volume 62, Number 12 Single-Occupancy , _.,m DlJiftmS Dl~ftfJfJd 11 IJV• ~ Di U rlu For Paul Hall Center 1 1 December 2000 of approximately 1oo single-occupancy dormitory rooms at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. The artist's sketch above shows what the building (situated behind the library) is expected to look like upon completion. Page 3. Seafarers To Crew USNS Impeccable The U.S. Military Sealift Command last month ceremonially launched its newest ocean surveillance vessel, the SIUcrewed USNS Impeccable. Finishing touches are being applied to the 281foot vessel at Halter Marine Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. Page 4. New Tug-Barge Joins Express Marine Fleet Union Members Vote in Record Numbers President Signs Bill for Mariner Tax Relief NY Waterway Crews Approve New Contract _ _ _ _ _ Page4 _ _ _ _ _ Page3 _ _ _ _ _ Page2 _ _ _ _ _ Page 24 Beck Notice Page6 �Law Intends Mariner Tax Relief President's Report Electlon Day Lessons As the presidential election dragged on, countless news reports detailed the legal twists and turns that seemingly changed by the hour. Along the way, the nation got a refresher course in the electoral college. In fact, media surveys revealed that a sizeable number of Americans weren't even aware that the U.S. utilizes electoral votes, rather than the "popular" count, to determine the presidency. It's a riveting and historic story, one that stirred up innumerable emotions and opinions even as Election Day gave way to Thanksgiving. Yet, I hope that the complexities surrounding the Florida recount didn't obscure what is perhaps the most important lesson we all should have learned from this episode: Every vote counts. Set aside for a moment all of the legal wrangling-not to mention all of those comedic, pretend ballots that probably showed up at some point on your fax machine or email! The power of a single vote is highlighted by the fact that Florida law mandated the initial recount precisely because the tally was so close. If enough supporters of either leading candidate had voted, then the election would have been determined without all the prolonged activities after November 7. Every vote counts. Your vote counts. That's a lesson that all Seafarers should take to heart, whether it's for a local, state or national election or for an SIU election like the one currently under way. Don't sit on the sidelines in any election and let other voices be heard while you remain silent. Don't assume that your single vote can't make a difference. Study the issues, study the candidates and cast your votes. We work in a heavily regulated industry. Our day-to-day functions and our long-range survival continually will be affected by politicians and the people they appoint. It may be something as routine as upgrading your rating, or something as historic as the construction of new U.S.-flag cruise ships and tankers. In every case, the opportunities for growth are tied to politics, one way or another. Similarly, the Sill's direction starts with you, the individual member. You elect officials to lead the way in strengthening our union. You decide the outcome of proposed constitutional amendments such as those on the current SIU ballot. It must have been a sickening feeling for the people in Florida who wanted a particular presidential candidate to win, yet failed to vote. They probably realized too late that they could have had a positive impact, not only by voting but also by encouraging others to vote. Whomever you support in the SIU election, and however you stand on the proposed amendments, I urge you not to repeat their mistake of remaining silent. For the future of your union, cast your votes and encourage your fellow members to do the same. President Clinton early last month signed into law the bipartisan Transportation Worker Tax Fairness Act, a measure aimed at providing "equitable treatment with respect to state and local income taxes for certain individuals who perform duties on vessels." The law took effect Nov. 9. It amends Chapter 111 of the United States Code, Title 46. The legislation stipulates that pilots and other mariners ''who perform regularly assigned duties while engaged as a master, officer or crewman on a vessel operating on the navigable waters of more than one State" shall be subject to state income tax only in his or her residential state. In successfully requesting unanimous consent for the Senate version of the Transportation Worker Tax Fairness Act (S. 893), Senator John McCain (RAriz.) on Sept. 28 stated, "Under existing law, water transportation workers, including marine pilots, tow and tugboat workers and others who work aboard vessels are often subjected to filing and tax requirements by states other than their state of residence, leading to possible double taxation. I do not believe that double taxation is what Congress had intended for any transportation worker when it crafted the Interstate Commerce Act." He pointed out that the Interstate Commerce Act exempts truck drivers, airline pilots and railroad employees from being taxed by state and local jurisdictions in which they don't reside. Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wash.), who along with Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced S. 893, stated that the legislation "will rectify this situation by extending the same tax treatment to personnel who work on the navigable waters of more than one state." Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) had introduced a companion bill in the House in March 1999. SIU Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus Eligible SIU pensioners will receive a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees recently approved the payment after union representatives to the group recommended the bonus. This bonus check will be sent to all SIU pensioners who currently receive monthly benefit checks for normal, early normal or disability pensions from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The trustees also authorized the plan administrator to issue the January pension checks in December, as has been done for many years. The board of trustees, composed of representatives from the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after reviewing the plan's successful investment performance. More information about the bonus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or by calling a plan representative at 1-800CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write to the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ':/Please be advised that SIU headquarters and. all SIU hiring ~s .Vfil:}t>e,.~· · .;~qay, Jan.. : ;(~~.fJit;-ObSer· ~~~:f.~ii Solidarity With OPEIU Season's Greetings For many, the holiday season is a reflective time. Looking back on the past year, I am especially grateful for the steady professionalism exhibited by SIU crews in our deep sea, Great Lakes and inland fleets. Your reliable work and your outstanding reputation helped pave the way for the union's continued advancement. I also want to say a special thanks to the staff at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Between the openings of the new simulator building at Piney Point and the new safety school in Hawaii, plus the surge of training required for mariners in the initial crewing of U.S. Lines' cruise ship Patriot, they have had their hands full. And they've done a great job. My thanks also goes to the staff of the Seafarers LOG. They are a dedicated group and they put out a good product, month after month. Finally, I offer warm wishes to all Seafarers and their families for a safe, happy holiday season. Volume 62, Number 12 Seafarers rallied Oct. 15 in Garden City, N.Y. with striking members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153 who are employed at Adelphi University. The OPEIU members' job action began in mid-September. The key issues included health care premiums, wages and pension benefits. Pictured above, from left, are AB William Rackley, SIU VP Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey, OPEIU President Michael Goodwin, AB Edwin Ortega and Recertified Bosun Gus Koutouras. Below, Local 153 members demonstrate in the rain. December 2000 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art. Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2000 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reseived. 2 Seafarers LOB December 2aaa �Single-Occupancy Rooms Planned for Paul Hall Center Other Improvements Okayed for School As vocational schooling becomes increasingly vital for Seafarers, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education continues improving its curriculums and its facilities. The latest major announcement from the Piney Point, Md. school came last month during SIU membership meetings throughout the country. Namely, the Paul Hall Center is adding approximately 100 single-occupancy dormitory rooms for upgraders. Meanwhile, approximately half of the school's existing 250 hotel rooms will be renovated. The 100 or so new rooms will be located in the former trainee administration building-scheduled for a complete refurbishment-behind the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. An additional floor likely will be added to the two-story structure. New furniture also is being ordered for approximately half the rooms in the hotel, while new roofs are being installed on nearly every structure throughout the 65acre campus. Work already has begun on the latter project, expected to last about eight months. The estimated completion date for the new rooms and renovated hotel rooms is not yet known. Nevertheless, Seafarers at SIU halls around the nation look forward to the upgrade. "It'll be a phenomenal improvement," said QMED Tyler Harden in Mobile, Ala. "What it's going to do is cut down on distractions, especially for concentration on your studies. It'll probably also allow members to get better sleep, because of different (individual) schedules for classes. "It makes you feel like the officials are looking out for our best interests," he added. In New Orleans, Recertified Steward Ernie Hoitt said, "I think it'll improve people's studies. One person to a room, I think it'll work out fine." "It's an excellent decision," stated Electrician Randy Clark in Houston. "It will increase guys' ability to study and increase privacy. It's a great move." In Baltimore, AB John Salarda cited The above illustration is an artist's rendition of the refurbished building at the Paul Hall Center which will contain nearly 100 single-occupancy rooms. the potentially more conducive atmosphere for studies as a key benefit to the singlestudent rooms. Oiler Stephanie Brown in Jacksonville, Fla. said another plus may be "lifestyle considerations-something as simple as, one person may smoke, while [a roommate] may not." The changes were announced following October meetings of the Trustees of all of the Seafarers Plans. "We have need for single-occupancy rooms, so this will be a big step forward," said Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul Hall Center. "It'll take a lot of work, but it will all be worth it." Other notable additions to the center during the past 18 months have included the openings of the new simulator building and the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School. Also during that time, the school has added several U.S. Coast Guard-approved, STCW-related courses and secured opportunities for students to earn college credits by successfully completing certain vocational training classes. Balloting·Begins in SIU Election Above, QMED Ralph Thomas emerges from the voting booth in Jacksonville. Below, Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay (left in both photos) checks that SIU members Chief Steward Jerome Jordan (in left photo) and AB Frank Thompson are eligible to vote in the union election. Voting began last month and will continue through Dec. 30 in the election of officers of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Balloting is taking place at 21 SIU halls throughout the country. Full-book SIU members in good standing are eligible to vote in the election, which will determine union officers for the 2001-2004 term. The ballot also includes five proposed constitutional amendments. Seafarers may obtain their ballot from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except legal holidays, until Dec. 30. Listed on the ballot are the names of candidates seeking the posts of president, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice presidents, six assistant vice presidents, two headquarters rep- resentatives and 10 port agents (for a total of 27 positions). It also includes the five proposed constitutional amendments. At the union halls, a member in good standing (upon presenting his or her book) is given a ballot and two envelopes. After his or her selection is marked, the ballot is folded and placed inside an envelope marked "ballot." That envelope then is sealed inside a postage-paid envelope bearing the mailing address of the bank depository where ballots are kept until submitted to the union tallying committee. That rank-and-file tallying committee, consisting of two members from each of the union's constitutional ports, will be elected in December. They will convene in early January and will tabulate and announce the election results. New Name, Improved Benefit Affirmed by Seafarers Health Plan The Seafarers Welfare Plan Board of Trustees last month announced an increase in the sickness and accident benefit, plus a new name for the Plan itself. Beginning Jan. 1, 2001, the sickness and accident benefit will be $25 per day. That amount represents an increase of more than 212 percent. Additionally-largely due to member feedback indicating occasional misunderstandings with some health care providers-the Plan's new name is the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. The periodic confusion apparently stemmed from some providers mistaking the term "welfare" to mean public assistance, rather than wellbeing. At the November membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., Seafarers Plans Administrator Lou DecembeT 2000 Delma noted, "Although this change has been approved, both names (Seafarers Welfare Plan and Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan) will be in use for a while, as it will take some time to change all of the Plan documents and to notify the required government agencies." As reported in the November issue of the Seafarers LOG, the Plan also recently announced a major expansion of its annual scholarship program for SIU members and their dependents. The improved program annually will include three scholarships for SIU members and five for spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Altogether, the scholarships' value totals $132,000. For more details on the scholarship program, see page 21. Oiler Michael McClinton (right) presents his book to Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay to receive his ballot. Union Families Mobilize, Vote In Record Numbers Nation Elects Pro-Maritime Congress Union households played a pivotal role on Election Day, accounting for the winning margins in several key elections and ballot initiatives, according to the AFL-CIO. The national federation of trade unions (to which the SIU is affiliated) also reported that union members and their families composed a record high 26 percent of voters Nov. 7. Meanwhile, a solid nucleus of pro-maritime legislators won their respective elections in the House and Senate, said SIU Legislative Affairs Director Terry Turner. "It's very gratifying that so many people were re-elected who believe in a strong U.S.-flag fleet," Turner stated. "At the same time, there are some new faces in both houses of Congress, and the SIU will work hard to familiarize those legislators with the vital role of the U.S. Merchant Marine." The presidential election remained unsettled as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. Prior to Nov. 7, Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush each issued a statement expressing support for the U.S.-flag fleet and American mariners. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney noted that union voters helped defeat two "paycheck deception" ballot initiatives that attacked the voice of working families in Oregon. They also were instrumental in turning back voucher initiatives in California and Michigan. "What is striking about all the exit polls is how much a majority of Americans agree with a working families agenda," Sweeney said. "Working families want Social Security protected and Medicare strengthened, not turned over to HMOs. They want prescription drug benefits for seniors, as well as investments in education, health care and infrastructure." According to a post-election survey reported by the federation, union members identified as their most important voting issues (in order) Social Security; economy and jobs; health care including prescription medications; and education. As in previous elections, corporations substantially outspent unions -by 15-to- l--during this voting cycle. That is up from 11-to-1 in the prior two elections. During mid-November party meetings, House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) and Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas) were reappointed to their respective positions for the new Congress, as were House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) and Minority Whip David Bonior (D-Mich.). Senate leadership positions were expected to be filled early this month. Seafarers LOG 3 �MSC Christens USNS Impeccable Seafar~rs The USNS Impeccable is covered by a five- year contract. Will Crew New Surveillance Ship The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) last month ceremonially launched its newest ocean surveillance vessel, the SIU-crewed USNS Impeccable. The ship is the only one in its class. SIU members will fill all unlicensed positions aboard the new vessel when it enters the fleet, although that date has not yet been announced. Copies of the new five-year contract covering the Impeccable and 13 other SIU-crewed T-AGOS and SWATH ships were mailed to the vessels in October. As previously reported, Seafarers enthusiastically have reacted to the agreement, which includes substantial wage and benefit increases. For instance, with the new contract, the bosuns, stewards and QMEDs-based on working seven days a week and working three hours of overtime per day-each would earn $6,622.75 per month. The contract also increased the vacation benefit by five days and adds enrollment in the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. Also, the pact includes 3 percent wage increases each year, plus boosts the vacation benefit seven days (to a total of 14) by the third year. Meanwhile, finishing touches are being applied to the Impeccable at Halter Marine Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. The Impeccable will join eight other ocean surveillance vessels that use a towedarray sensor system, called SURTASS, to support the Navy's antisubmarine warfare capability. It will gather ocean acoustical data for antisubmarine warfare and rapidly transmit the information to the Navy for prompt analysis. The Impeccable is 281 feet long and can travel at a sustained speed of 12 knots. It is considerably larger and even faster than the 235-foot Victorious-class ships, which are capable of a sustained speed of 9.6 knots. Express Marine Launches New Tug & Barge The SIU welcomed new jobs as Express Marine dedicated the new barge Domino Sugar along with its companion tug Express Explorer. The tug and barge recently entered service, transporting cargo primarily between Baltimore and Brooklyn, N.Y. Express Marine listed several notable aspects of the barge's design. For instance, it is coated with food-grade epoxy paint that meets FDA standards for contact with food-grade products. Ten pumps are situated on the barge, each of which is rated at 400 GPM. They leave minimal residual product after unloading, while enabling a complete offload 10.5 hours. An air filtration system was added to the barge to filter replacement air going into the Sealarer Young Survives Singapore Airlines Disaster Seafarer Warren Lee Young dozed in his seat aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ006, settling in for an anticipated long flight from Taiwan's Chiang Kaishek International Airport to Los Angeles. Moments later, he struggled to escape the fiery remains of the illfated jet, which mistakenly had traveled down a closed runway. The Boeing 747-400, moving at greater than 150 mph, struck a concrete barrier on the runway and then caromed through a construction site. Eighty-one of the 179 people aboard were killed as the plane erupted into flames and broke apart. Young, a medical department representative (MDR) with the SIU, survived, suffering bums on both arms. He returned to the U.S. one week after the Oct. 31 disaster and, as oflate November, continued receiving daily treatments for his injuries. The crash made headlines worldwide. "I've had all kinds of emotions about it, a little bit of everything," Young, 44, said in a Nov. 15 interview with the Seafarers LOG. "At first, I had some trouble sleeping." The anxious moments continued when he returned to the airport a week later for what proved to be a routine flight home. "But my sisters and brother-in-law came over (to Taipei), along with a nurse from the U.S., and they flew back with me. I was a little nervous about flying at first, but their being there made it a little easier." 'lhe Plane Started Shaking' Young joined the SIU in July 1999 in Norfolk, Va., after spending 11 years in the U.S. Navy. He most recently had sailed aboard the SIU-contracted surveillance ship USNS Bruce Heezen and then briefly went aboard the USNS Bowditch before planning to return home. Having flown overseas and back several times, he wasn't worried as he settled into seat 53K-a window seat near the right wing on flight SQ006. "I heard a little pop. I thought we had a blowout," he recalled. AP Photos/Wally Santana An air safety investigator from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration inspects the wreckage of Singapore Airlines flight SQ006 scattered on the runway of Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. 4 Seafarers LOS tanks as product is pumped off. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with three on-deck tanks that will return residual cane syrup product from one port to another for further processing. The barge was constructed by Halter Marine in Gulfport, Miss. The Express Explorer is a twin engine tug with 3600 horsepower of towing capacity. Its bow fits into the notch at the stem of the barge. The tug utilizes a crew of six and features an upper wheelhouse that is 48 feet above the water level, providing optimum visibility. -~ .~a~~ ~I F~~f'.;, AP Photos/Wally Santana Aviation inspectors view the sheared fuselage of Singapore Airlines jetliner flight SQ006 as it sits on the runway of the international airport in Taipei, Taiwan. The accident killed 81 people. "Then the plane started shaking, jolted two or three times. I saw fire on the right wing, then everything started falling apart. "The next thing I knew, fire was shooting in my window," he continued. "I shielded my face and tried to get down as low as I could. I released the seat belt, then it seemed like I fell up (toward the top of the plane). I must have lost consciousness, because by the time I got up, I could only see three other people. The plane had broken apart and the exit was just ahead of me. That's where I must have slid." As he and other passengers left the wreckage, they took cover in a large drainage ditch. "There must have been 40 or 50 people in there," said Young. "We got in there in case the plane exploded. We stayed there a couple of minutes and then heard an explosion." Despite his injuries-secondand third-degree bums on his right arm, first- and seconddegree bums on his left-Young assisted other passengers out of the ditch. Vans transported them to the terminal; from there, ambulances took them to a hospital. Confined in a foreign facility, Young said he initially didn't realize the large scope of media coverage the crash received, though he was interviewed by CBS Radio and by television personality Bryant Gumbel. "I think I missed out on most of it, and then when I got back, the elections had taken over," he said. Though he lives in Norfolk, Young is staying with family in Texas. He is taking hydrotherapy and likely will not need skin grafts to repair the damage. However, Young said he anticipates undergoing physical therapy for his right hand and arm. According to news reports, the pilot of flight SQ006 (who survived the crash) is being blamed for the wreck. Young said it could have been worse. "It just so happened that part of the plane broke (away) from where the fuel was," he explained. "The open part of the plane was facing away from the fire. The right wing was what hit the (construction) equipment, apparently. That's how I got burned. "I wasn't going to sit in my seat very long," he concluded. "I just wanted to get out of my seat and see if I was still going to be on fire." ;i~2t1~;W~ili~~~~~looo . • Pumping Rate~ 4000GPM • Epoxy Liner: FDA approved for direct con;. tact with food Tug Express Explorer • Length: 116 Feet • .. Draft: 16 Feet a Beam: 32 Feet a Hp:3600 • Crew: 6 Source: Express Marine, Inc. In next month's LOG: Look for the Paul Hal I Center Course Guide - featuring descriptions of all the upgrading courses available to Seafarers in 2001. Also, visit the SIU on the web at www.seafarers.org December 2000 �Merchant Marine Included In World War II Memorial Hart Praises 'Sometimes Overlooked' Service Service anthems and ''Taps" are played at the Nov. 11 event. The U.S. Merchant Marine's vital contribution to the Allied victory in World War II will be honored as part of a new memorial being built in Washington, D.C. President Clinton led a groundbreaking ceremony on Veterans Day for the World War II memorial. James Dooley, who sailed in the U.S. Merchant Marine during the war, also participated, along with other veterans. In an account of the ceremony, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) noted, "The World War II Memorial will be the first ... 'Notice to WWII Mariners · · The BBC has commissioned what it describes as a "landmark series.'1 on the Battie of the Atlantic. It will consist of three SQ-minute programs. As part of its research. the BBC is trying to contact (among others): survivors of the sinking· of the Rueben James; those who served on UJ:;lerty ships; survivors from the tankers Gulfamerica, Atlas or Byron Benson; and "anyone ~ho has a tale to tell relating to the .Battle of the Atlantic.11 · i·· gualified individuals may contact Dominic Sutherland at the BBC yi~(,.:i'llaU {BBC, Room 5433, White City, 201 Wood Lane, London ¥1!12 7TS, United Kingdom), telephone (+44 (0)208 752-6532), fax (0)208 752-6336) or email (dominic.sutherland@bbc.m,uk). H44 Lakes Seafarers, Gordon Crew Honored For Dramatic Rescues national memorial dedicated to all who served in the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the United States during World War II and acknowledging the commitment and achievement of the entire nation. All military veterans of the war, the citizens on the home front, the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated the nation's call to arms will be honored." The ceremony concluded with a medley of service anthems, MarAd reported. The first, announced as the song of the Merchant Marine, "Heave Ho! My Lads, Heave Ho!," was sung by Erin Gant, a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Another U.S. Merchant Marine veteran attending the ceremony reported that military veterans, at least one with tears in his eyes, approached him to thank him and the merchant marine for its wartime service, according to MarAd. In his Veterans Day statement, Maritime Administrator Clyde Hart (who recently returned to that post after a temporary assignment elsewhere) stated, "Each year, the nation pauses on November 11 to give thanks to and for all who have served in our armed forces in times of peril. Sometimes overlooked are America's Merchant Mariners who have risked all to support and sustain our servicemen and women. "During World War II, nearly 6, 000 merchant seaman and offi- cers lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. In 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower said the members of the merchant marine, 'by their devotion to duty in the face of enemy action, as well as the natural dangers of the sea, have brought us the tools to finish the job. Their contribution to final victory will be long remembered.' "On Veterans Day 2000, ground will be broken on the Nationai Mall in Washington, D.C., for the National World War II memorial. It is appropriate and gratifying that the memorial will be dedicated to all who served in the armed forces and the Merchant Marine of the United States during World War II. "From the birth of the Nation through the epic battles of the 20th Century, our merchant mariners have served whenever and wherever needed, including in Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Today we should remember those in the merchant marine who served our nation so gallantly in the past, and we salute those who are prepared to answer the next call, whenever it comes. "With the groundbreaking ceremony on the National Mall, we will especially hold in our hearts those who risked and sacrificed so much serving in the merchant marine during World War II." Labor Applauds OSHA's New Ergonomic Standard up the need for the new ergonomic standard, despite years of research and studies to the contrary, including reports from the National Academy of Sciences, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the dozens of hearings with hundreds of witnesses that OSHA conducted around the country this year. For now, the new rule does not apply to the maritime, construction, railroad or agricultural industries . .· The agency noted, "OSHA recognizes that [musculoskeletal] problems are also serious in the construction, maritime, agricultural and railroad industries. However, the OSHA Act authorizes OSHA to set appropriate rulemaking priorities and to use a phased approach to rulemaking. A primary basis for the Agency's decision to limit the scope of this rulemaking to general industry is that most of the evidence and data relating to ergonomic interventions addresses general industry. Since general industry accounts for more than 90 percent of the musculoskeletal disorders reported each year, OSHA is promulgating a standard that addresses general industry first. This approach ensures that the greatest number of MSD hazards will be eliminated or controlled while OSHA determines appropriate regulatory approaches for the construction, agriculture and maritime industries." For additional information, check the internet site: http:// www.osha.gov/. Worker Safety Rule May Prevent Millions of Injuries AB John Vegh (left) and Deckhand Michael Cushman were recently honored for their rescue of a dockworker in Michigan in January 1999. Seafarers from the USNS Gordon and Cement Transit Company were among the honorees last month at the 31st annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) awards ceremony, conducted in New York City. The Gordon crew received a mariner's plaque for its March 1999 rescue of two people in the Persian Gulf from a sinking fishing boat. Rear Admiral Gordon S. Holder, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, described the rescue as "a perfect example of seamanship in the finest tradition." AB John Vegh and Deckhand Michael Cushman were honored for their roles in a January 2000 pier-side rescue of a dockworker who had fallen through ice between a tug and barge in Ferrysbug, Mich. Vegh sustained a separated shoulder during the nighttime episode. The primary awards went to David J. Tolan, chairman of the Carriers Container Council and the United States Maritime Alliance Ltd; and to M. Brian Maher, chairman and CEO of Maher Terminals, Inc. The awards are sponsored by the United Seamen's Service. The Honored Seafarer Awards earned by SIU members "recognize the heroism American seafarers who have risked their lives to save others and the outstanding seamanship of officers and crews of vesAn award also went to Seafarers from the sels participating in resUSNS Gordon, who plucked two people from cue operations," noted a sinking fishing boat in the Persian Gulf. the sponsor. December 2000 During groundbreaking ceremonies for the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., President Clinton addresses the crowd. Calling it "the most important worker safety action developed" in the 30-year history of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said the agency's newly issued ergonomic standard will spare millions of workers from repetitive stress injuries. OSHA issued the new rule Nov. 13. It takes effect Jan. 16, 2001, with varying start-up dates for specific provisions. While applauding the measure, the national federation of trade unions (to which the SIU is affiliated) cautioned in a statement that "the battle over the ergonomic standard is not over, as business groups and their allies in Congress are expected to continue their efforts to kill the worker safety rules. Opponents of the new safety standard are expected to continue their fight to include a ban in the still-pending fiscal year 2001 appropriations legislation that funds OSHA which would prevent the agency from spending any money on implementing the standard. They also may take their fight to the courts." As stated by OSHA in its issuance of the rule, "The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders caused by exposure to risk factors in the workplace. This standard does not address -injuries caused by slips, trips, falls, vehicle accidents, or similar accidents." OSHA estimates that some 1.8 million workers a year report such work-related musculoskeletal disorders as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back injuries- and more than 600,000 of those workers are forced to take time off from work to recover. The safety agency predicts that the new standard will prevent 4.6 million such injuries in the first 10 years. "Workers in poultry plants, meat packing and auto assembly, along with computer operators, nurses' aides, cashiers and others in high-risk jobs, will finally have much-needed protection," Sweeney said. "Since the passage of OSHA in 1970, the job fatality rate has been cut by 75 percent-saving more than 220,000 lives," said AFL-CIO Safety and Health Director Peg Seminario. "Job injury rates have been lowered by 39 percent. This new standard will also help make jobs safer and lower injury rates even more." Business groups have argued that no scientific evidence backs Representing the U.S. Merchant Marine during the ceremony is James Dooley. Seafarers LOS 5 �Working tb.e SIU Ferries Bild Tugs On tb.e Great Lakes The tug Mary Monroe, Mich. Hannah docks in SIU Safety Director Todd Brdak (left) talks with AB Dan Natto aboard the Great Lakes Towing Co. tug Delaware, in Cleveland, Ohio. Left: Working aboard the Great Lakes Towing Co.tug Wyoming in Detroit is AB Mike McCormick. Above: ABffankerman Joseph Wilkens says "hi" from the tanker Hannah (which is pushed by the tug Mary E. Hannah) in Monroe, Mich. Left: Cook Lawrence Wilbanks prepares dinner on board the tug Mary E. Hannah while docked in Monroe, Mich. Right: OS Noel Viger secures the auto ferry South Channel before making a run across the North Channel from Harsens Island, Mich. to Algonac, Mich. Above: The North Channel, operated by Champion Auto Ferry Co., arrives at the Algonac, Mich. dock. The tugs Washington and Delaware arrive at the Great Lakes Towing shipyard on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. Making an early morning run across the North Channel near Algonac, Mich. is Champion Auto Ferry's South Channel. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD assists employees by representing them in all aspects of their employment 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 collective bargaining activities and employee representation services. In addition to these expenditures, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts such as organizing, publications, 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 about their rights and obligations concerning payment 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. 1. Benefits of union membership- While non-members do receive material benefits from a union presence in their workplace, 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 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 proposals 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 $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year or $75.00 (seventy-five 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- 6 Seafarers LOG 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 provides. These services are those related to the collective bargaining 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 meetings with employers and employees. Union services also include representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, grievance 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 1999 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 65.33 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee based upon the dues would be $195.99 (one hundred ninetyfive dollars and ninety-nine cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 2001 calendar year. This means that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 2000 and November 30, 2001 will have this calculation applied to their 2001 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2002, your objection must be received by December 1, 2001. 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union's expenses during 1999. 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 deduction beginning in January of each year, you must file by the beginning 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 calendar 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, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representation activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a challenge 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 arbitrator 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 continuing support. Sincerely, David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer December 2000 �Recertified Bosons Cite Positive Growth Seafarers Ascend to Deck Department's Pinnacle The SIU's newest recertified bosuns credited the union and the Paul Hall Center for substantial progress and also encouraged the school's unlicensed apprentices as they embark on their careers. Offering their remarks during the November membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. were Recertified Bosuns Kendr·a Harmon, Savage, Phillip Michael Hill, Romeo Lugtu, Paul Lucky, Scott Heginbotham, Kyle Schultz, Thomas Driggers, Donald Rezendes, David Zurek, Richard Higgins and Thomas Temple. The recertified dozen completed a four-week course considered the highest program of study available to deck department Seafarers. Combining practical and classroom instruction, they covered topics such as STCW requirements, wire splicing, navi- gation, damage control, forklift handling, Hagglund crane operations, fire fighting, first aid and CPR, anti-terrorism measures, computer skills, and many others. They also met with representatives of the union's contracts department; medical, pension and vacation plans; communications staff; and from the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Several of the graduates offered poignant accounts concerning their respective beginnings with the SIU and how the union helped them find direction in life. All 12 said the recertification course proved worthwhile. "The class was beyond my expectations," stated Savage, who sails from the port of Houston. "It cleared up misinformation, and it was very informative." Savage, who joined the SIU in 1988, cited as course highlights the review of STCW requirements and the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School. "My experiences at Piney Point are always wonderful," said the four-time upgrader. "The classes are helpful, the instructors are great." 'H's Paying Off' Harmon, who graduated from the trainee program in 1978 and who sails from the port of Norfolk, Va., recalled an era when shipping wasn't as rewarding as it is today. "The '80s were pretty tough, and some of the decisions that were made, I dido 't always agree or understand them. But it's paying off now," he said. "We have a lot of ships and a lot of jobs. We're ahead of the game." Hill expressed similar sentiments. A 1991 graduate of the trainee program, he said, "The SIU leadership is taking us in the right direction." Hill, who sails from the port of Tacoma, Wash., said that during the course he had many questions answered about union rules, shipping procedures and the plans. He also encouraged fellow Seafarers to upgrade. "Upgrading is necessary for SIU members to make themselves better Seafarers," he noted. "It also makes my job as a bosun easier when the people who work for me have the proper training." Lugtu credited the union with "changing my life. With the SIU, I'm secure in my job, I'm secure with the future of my family." A Seafarer since 1983, Lugtu's home port is Wilmington, Calif. He is a frequent upgrader and he described the school's various curriculums as "opportunities to improve yourself." Additionally, he encouraged fellow Seafarers to contribute to the union's political activities fund. Finally, in what has become an unofficial tradition for recertified bosuns and stewards alike, Lugtu (like each of bis classmates) directed comments to the unlicensed apprentices at the meeting. "Be proud of our union and help make it the best in the country," he urged. "When you're on a ship, listen to your superiors. Be serious about your work, set your goals and maintain a good attitude." Right Track Like Lugtu, Lucky said the SIU helped him find direction. "Coming out of senior high, it was a dark road. I didn't know where to go," recalled the 18-year Seafarer and trainee graduate. "I heard about the SIU from a friend's dad who was in the union. It has made me mature a lot, and I can support my family. I thank the officials, staff and instructors for educating me." Donald Rezendes Lucky, who sails from Mobile, Ala., described the Paul Hall Center as "the best training school in the world. To fellow Seafarers, I'd say stop waiting for your time and go to Piney Point." Heginbotham graduated from the entry program in 1991 and since then has upgraded three times. "Upgrading is no longer optional. We must continue to hone our skills in order to maintain a competitive edge in this global marketplace," he noted. Heginbotham, who sails from the port of Baltimore, also credited the union with "realizing fabulous growth with the (Mike) Sacco administration. How do we thank them? Be as professional as possible. Make them proud of us." Continued on page 9 Kyle Schultz Savage Sets Precedent As 1st Female Graduate Of Bosun Recertification Thomas Driggers December 2000 Romeo Lugtu Kendra Savage made union history Nov. 6, becoming the first female to graduate from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education's bosun recertification program. The month-long class is considered the top curriculum available to deck-department Seafarers. The bosun recertification program has been offered at the school in Piney Point, Md. since 1973. "It's an incredible honor," said Savage, who joined the SIU 12 years ago. "I would say to any other female Seafarers in the deck department, if you have enough courage to walk aboard ship, then you have enough courage to become a recertified bosun." However, Savage added that she isn't sure how soon another female bosun may follow in her footsteps. She cannot recall sailing with another female member of the deck department (although they definitely exist). However rare it may be to find ladies in the deck department on deep sea ships, Savage felt fairly comfortable from the moment she signed on with the SIU. She comes from a seafaring family-her brother Justin Savage is an SIU member, her brother John Savage is a port captain for G&H Towing who formerly sailed with the SIU, and her father sailed as an unlimited master. "Everybody out there has to prove themselves, man or woman," Kendra Savage stated. "There were some difficult times, but it's a learning process and my shipmates taught me a lot. How you carry yourself is how you'll be treated." Kendra Savage, the SIU's first female recertified bosun, says of sailing, "How you carry yourself is how you'll be treated." She described her "proudest moment" as a time early in her career, when a seasoned bosun repeatedly refused to address her -apparently because he questioned her suitability. Instead, be channeled her assignments through other deck department members. "Finally, one day be said to me, 'Girl, tie off those lines!' That was a great feeling." Seafarers LOG 7 �MTD Maps Plan for Thwarting Runaway Flags Report Urges Cooperative International Efforts Targeting FOCs A detailed report by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) spells out the problems associated with runawayflag shipping and lists potential remedies. In a recent declaration to the International Commission on Shipping (ICOS), the MTD slammed runaway-flag shipping (also known as flag-of-convenience or FOC shipping), saying the scheme threatens the existence of traditional maritime registries. Runaway-flag shipping is a scam in which the shipowner typically avoids its nation's labor, safety and tax laws-among others-by using another country's flag. Given the importance of the maritime industry, the MTD report said, policymakers around the globe have a vested interest in ensuring that it remains sound. Unfortunately, the proliferation of FOC registries has created a crisis that is evidenced in many ways including: a future potential shortage of suitably skilled mariners; an aging world fleet; a long-term increase in the number of accidents and lives lost at sea; serious and chronic human rights abuses; and the inability or reluctance of some flag states to implement vitally important international standards. The international maritime community must tackle this challenge head-on, stressed the report. Among other actions, the report suggests that the world's maritime population employ the following tactics: • Recognize the important role that the industry plays in the world economy and establish and enact policies that ensure its continued viability and structural soundness. • Confront the environmental, safety and humanitarian crisis at sea. • Establish meaningful incentives and measures to modernize the international fleet while reducing maritime accidents and deaths. • Recognize that mantlme workers are important assets and take steps to improve their wages, working conditions, skills and training. • Participate in international organizations such as the ILO and IMO and strengthen them by enhancing their oversight authority in the enforcement of existing and future rules and regulations and by helping ensure that they receive the proper resources to reach this objective. Once the structural crisis has been addressed, the MTD report recommended specific measurers that would help modernize the world fleet. Among them: • Refuse to accept the culture of secrecy that surrounds the Norwegian-Flag Tanker Charged in Polluting Bankruptcy Action May Foil Oil Spill Accountability United States prosecutors may come up short in their quest to bring the owners, operators and officers of a foreign-flag tanker to justice for deliberately dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of oily water and for lying to the U.S. Coast Guard, because the companies involved have filed for bankruptcy. Published reports say a federal grand jury earlier this year indicted four people connected to the Norwegian-flagged Freja Jutlandic-the vessel's master, her chief engineer and two supervisors. The four allegedly tried to hide a hole in the hull of the 10,884-dwt vessel. In addition, a seven-count indictment was issued last month against the ship's operator, D/S Progress of Denmark, and her owner, K/S Transport. The companies faced criminal fines of $500,000 for each of the seven counts against them. This is believed to be the first case in which a shoreside "designated person" under the International Safety and Management Code was criminally charged with directing vessel pollution, according to news reports. The chances of holding any of those involved accountable, however, has sharply diminished. Not only have the charged individuals returned home to Europe on bail, but also the two Danish companies are moving into bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the Freja Jutlandic has been put up for auction, without attracting any interest. The indictments stemmed for a routine inspection of the Freja Jutlandic in the port of Baltimore last March. According to federal prosecutors, one of the crew passed a handwritten note to U.S. Coast Guard personnel, alleging a hole in the vessel's hull. Court records indicate that inspectors found "a cascade of water" pour- Wilson Crew Ready for Run to West Africa ing into the ship through a hastily patched hole in its engine room. Failure to report a leak is a felony under U.S. law. In addition, the master and chief engineer allegedly were then ordered to dump 25,000 gallons of fuel mixed with water overboard en route to Mexico. The indictment alleges that the master discharged more than 260,000 gallons of oily water between February and April. They also failed to report that the ship was' pumping out between 100 and 500 gallons of oily water an hour for 10 days as a result of the leak, published sources say. FOC system and take steps to make it more open and transparent. • Require that a genuine link exist between shipowners and the nations under whose registries they document their vessels. • Take appropriate steps to ensure that FOC and other substandard registries implement and adhere to international standards, regulations and norms. • Acknowledge that conditions in the international maritime industry won't improve if owners are permitted to change registries at will. • Restore accountability and establish effective sanctions to all facets of the FOC system, including registries, shipowners, classification societies, charterers, manning agencies, banks and insurance companies. The MTD report lauded civilian mariners as important assets that should be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, the testimony said, labor and civil rights abuses permeate today's FOC culture, and investment in seafarers training and development in many nations is virtually nonexistent. To alter this situation, the MTD urged the international community to: • Pay attention to the human element in shipping. Chronic labor and human rights abuses that exist aboard substandard and FOC vessels should not be tolerated, the report said. • Ratify and rigorously enforce ILO Convention 147, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998). LOG Awarded 1st Prize In Labor Press Contest A four-page center spread in the December 1999 Seafarers LOG earned a first-prize award last month from the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA). The ILCA, an AFL-CIO organization which provides support to international, national, regional and local union publications and web sites, presented the prize for "Decade of Progress," a documentation of the major issues, actions and people that have affected Seafarers and the U.S. merchant fleet during the years 1990 through 1999. The article included highlights from each of the 10 years as well as a reproduction of a front page from one of the monthly LOGs from that year. Altogether, more than 1,500 entries from hundreds of publications vied for awards offered in egory was "best story, profile or editorial using history to explain current events." The "Decade of Progress" piece noted that the Persian Gulf War helped change the thinking of many who previously didn't see the need for a strong U.S. -flag • Make maritime training and strict enforcement of the International Convention on of Training, Standards Certificate and Watchkeeping a priority. While the international maritime community must undertake the lion's share of the actions to combat FOC shipping, the report also itemized vital functions that individual nations ought to embark on. Individual nations can play an important role in eradicating abuses aboard FOC vessels through both their flag state responsibilities and port state control activities, the report suggested. The MTD recommended that as flag states, individual nations should, among other actions: • Provide agencies in charge of overseeing maritime safety, labor and governmental standards with the resources necessary to ensure that these standards are being met. • Ratify, implement and enforce maritime treaties and obligations to which they are party. • Support concerted actions by the B40 FSI Subcommittee to establish mandatory/binding international requirements for the quality of flag states and flag registries. • Support actions by the FSI Subcommittee to establish a "white list" for nations that pass IMO scrutiny in the implementation and enforcement of their conventions. Further, the MTD recommends that individual nations exercise appropriate and strict port state control measures in scrutinizing the movement of substandard and FOC vessels in their waters, including detention and denial of entry into waters ship flying the flag of a chronic offending nation. fleet. The staff of the Seafarers LOG includes Jordan Biscardo, communications director; Deborah A. Hirtes, managing editor/production; Jim Guthrie, associate editor; Bill Brower, art; and Jeanne Textor, administrative support. Hea~ing the department during the time covered by the contest period was Daniel W. Duncan, now serving as executive director of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. 15 different categories. Publicaa Taking a quick break from loading cargo aboard the SS Wilson in Port Jacinto (Texas), some of the deck department members meet with Houston Safety Director Kenneth Moore (second from left). They are (from left) AB Jeff Treadwell, AB Stanley Jandora and Bosun Gene Butson. The Wilson Shipping Co. vessel is bound for two ports in West Africa. B Seafarers LOB tions competed with newspapers and journals of similar circulation and style. The combined per-issue circulation of the ILCA's 900 member publications exceeds 28 million. The LOG s award was in the field of labor history. The subcat- This is a portion of the award-winning article, "Decade of Progress," published in the December 1999 issue of the Seafarers LOG. December 2000 �With Gov1t Services Division Seafarers Members of the SlU's Government Services Division recently reviewed updates to the Civil Marine Personnel Instructions-Customer Service Unit West at the Point Loma U.S. Naval Base in San Diego. Identifications in each photo are from left to right. Above: Supply Dept. Steward Job Victoria, Supply Dept. Steward Rene Pascua, AB Samuel Tumala Left: SIU Government Services Division Representative Chet Wheeler, Customer Service Unit West Director Robert Rosemeyer Right: Chief Steward Enrique Evangelista, Bosun Edward Rasgaitis, Engine-Deck Engineer/Machinist Maurice Cokes ·,_ Update on RRF Vessels Who Are Those Masked Men? They're not camerashy, but Seafarers (from left) Recertified Bosun Michael Hill and AB Abedon Lujan are bundled up for sandblasting operations aboard the /TB Philadelphia. Aboard the Cape Rise in Norfolk, Va., SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram (standing) and Seafarers discuss new agreements resulting in the union's contracted companies operating 45 Ready Reserve Force vessels. Confirmed by the U.S. General Accounting Office in late September, the contract awards span the next five years (through April 2005). 12 Bosons Graduate from Recertification Program in Nov. Continued from page 7 Schultz said his time in the SIU "has been a wild, fun, profitable 22 years. I truly have seen the world, I've made some good friends and I'm honored to have been chosen for this program. God bless the SIU!" Likewise, Driggers mentioned his worldwide travels as a career highlight. "I've been to Europe, South America, all kinds of places. It's always been a good life for me." Driggers joined the SIU in 1978 and sails from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He advised the unlicensed apprentices, "Study hard, and remember there are no stupid questions except for the ones you don't ask. Hang out with the good people and avoid the troublemakers." Seizing Opportunity "This is it!" exclaimed an enthusiastic Rezendes, who sails from the port of Tacoma. "I first came to this school in 1969 at 16 years old," he continued. "The SIU changed the direction I was heading and allowed me to live a life of integrity. I was enabled to get some education and set goals for myself that I December 2000 probably never would have achieved otherwise." Rezendes said the recertification class gave him "a much better understanding of [political action] and how our pension and medical benefits work. I look forward to getting back out there and squaring away some misinformation that's going on." He added, "Our President Sacco and his staff have been right on the mark in their visions of the future of the SIU and the ever-changing role we have as U.S. merchant mariners." Zurek said the school's newest training facilities-the simulator building and the fire fighting school-particularly caught his attention. "I was very, very impressed," said the 22-year SIU member, who sails from the port of New York. "People have done a fine job here for us. Now I can go out to the membership and let them know what a good thing we have here." Speaking to the apprentices, Zurek ~aid, "You have an opportunity to make a good, honest liv- ing at this trade. It's done me and my family very well. Ask questions, do the best you can and be proud of the SIU." Symbolic of a growing component of U.S. military veterans in the SIU, Higgins said he appreciated the chance to start a second career following 24 years in the U.S. Navy. "I never thought I'd have another chance to work and advance," stated Higgins, who joined the union in 1990 in Norfolk, Va. "I'm very grateful to be here." Higgins emphasized the need for all Seafarers to upgrade. He also told the apprentices, "Realize the opportunity that lies out there for you. But you also have the responsibility of doing a good job." The final speaker, Temple, has sailed inland and deep sea during his 24 years in the SIU. "I learned a lot in this class and I thank the staff," said Temple, who sails from the port of Mobile, Ala. "To the unlicensed apprentices, the opportunity is there. Keep an open mind and a good attitude." Many of the recertified bosuns said that the Paul Hall Center's new simulator building (left) and Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School (right) greatly have enhanced the vocational education opportunities at the Piney Point, Md. campus. Seafarers LOG 9 �tut eds West /Joard tlte lo/Jal Sentinel After the load of fiberoptic cable was completed, the Global Sentinel and its crew were given a Shinto blessing for a safe journey (left). The ship's captain, D.B. Neel (below) also took part in the Japanese ceremony. The cable ship Global Sentinel spent 25 days in the port of Hitachi, Japan recently, loading 3,200 kilometers of fiber-optic cable for a project in South America. While in port, the crew took some time from its round-the-clock loading operation for an American-style barbecue. More than 120 people took part in the cookout, including many of the Hitachi workers and their families. The steward department, under the direction of Recertified Chief Steward Kent Rosiek-and with the help of Chief Cook Charles Atkins and Cook/Bakers Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara and Landa Bunch-spent the whole day preparing the food. Also helping out with setup and serving the guests were SAs Leroy Jenkins, Hamid Shahbain, Estive Soriano and Brenda Gray. A few Hitachi employees brought some local fare, so everybody had an opportunity to sample both Eastern and Western food. The Japanese were amazed at the sheer amount of food put out by the ship's crew for their tasting pleasure, noted Fujiwara (who sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page). A few days after the barbecue, when the loading had been completed, the ship and its crew were given a Shinto blessing for a safe journey and safe project. The Global Sentinel then set sail for Valparaiso, Chile, with a stop in Hawaii for fuel and stores. Above: Crew members and guests alike enjoy warm weather and great food aboard the Global Sentinel. "What would an American barbecue be without burgers and hot dogs right off the grill?" asks Cook/Baker Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara. The successful cookout was the result of the combined efforts of the ship's steward department. From left are Brenda Gray, Hamid Shahbain, Estive Soriano, Leroy Jenkins, Landa Bunch, Charles Atkins, Kent Rosiek and Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara. It took a 28-foot table to contain most of the food presented by the ship's steward department. Left: Some of the workers from the cable factory man one of the grills, serving noodles and chicken yakitore sticks for all to sample. 10 Seafarers LOB Det:elllber2IJIJO �During the October membership meeting at the union hall in San Juan members share a moment of silence for departed SIU brothers and sisters. ' Amancio Crespo, SIU safety director Caribbean region, begins another day at the office, ready to ship a crew member to a waiting vessel. Crespo also sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page. After 72 days of work aboard the Allegience (IUM), AB Joel Gonzalez files for his "B" seniority book at the SIU hall in San Juan. With him are his wife, Flora, and daughter Caren. Right: Chief Steward Kris A. Hopkins (left) and Chief Cook Carlos E. Suazo prepare a meal before heading to the payoff on the El Morro. Ready for some work at the CSX crane department in San Juan are CMEs William Bland (left) and Ray Prim. Right: Kenneth Griggs, second mate on the Pilot, reads a Seafarers Welfare Plan booklet during a recent servicing trip to the tug. Safety Director Amancio Crespo, right, talks to his hometown mayor, Luisito Melendez, during a campaign walk in the neighborhood, about the Seafarers in Puerto Rico and how the union is helping the island's economy. Right: Heading back to work following an Aug. 1 payoff aboard the Perseverance (IUM) at the Sun Oil Terminal in Yabucoa, P.R. are ABs Marshall Turner (left} and Diego Hatch Jr. AB Michael Watson gets some fried chicken for lunch during a service aboard the tug Sentinel at the TMT terminal in San Juan. Above: Putting everything in place following a San Juan payoff on the El Morro (IUM) is SA John Fitzgerald. Right: Ready for the lunch crowd aboard the Perseverance are (from left) Chief Cook Marvin E. James, SA Chancie J. Ransom and Chief Steward Catherine M. Hays. December 200IJ During a pre-payoff meeting on the El Morro, GUDE Sabino Pacheco (left) and Chief Cook Carlos E. Suazo meet in the crew mess. Seafarers LOG 11 �JH[(QJ]LJ[]DA\ 1Y GJRJEJE7f][NfG§ The holida.y greetings appearing on this page were written hy Seafarers, pensioners, friends and fAJnily m.em.hers. They are listed in alpha.hetica.l order hy the nAJne of the individual sending the m.essa.ge. The SeJa.rers LOG joins with those appearing helow in extending season's greetings fo all Seafarers and their fam.ilies. sail with bountiful joy and always find safe harbors. Much love always, Bob & Tracy Davis To all Seafarers My wife, Alice, and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Smooth and safe sailing. May God bless you. Denis Abshire To all active and retired members of the SIU Merry Christmas to all, and a very happy, prosperous New Year 2001-and smooth sailing. Perfecto M Amper and family To Steve Nelson You surprised me last year/with a poem, just for me./Here's one for you/to fill you with glee:/Merry Christmas, my friend/Happy New Year, too/I hope Santa makes/all your wishes come true! Your friend Nancy Avery Gerry Borozan To David House Happy holidays, little brother! Best wishes for health, wealth and happiness in the coming year. Richard J. Fuller Helen P Matsuura To all active and retired Seafarers and their families A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. I am retired with 40 years' seatime. I am 75 years old and going strong. Sidney Garner To all Seafarers and their families Happy are all who fear the Lord and walk in His ways. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. God bless you. Domingo Gordian To Vincent Ratcliff, all SIU officials and Seafarers and their families Merry Christmas and many more Happy New Years-and don't stop believing in Santa Claus. Leonard Grove Nancy Avery To the SIU membership-active and retired Happy holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Beck To all SIU members My heartiest wishes to all Seafarers everywhere--on land, at sea and on the Great Lakes-for a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the year 2001. Gerry Borozan To the SIU Honolulu hall Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka to all my friends. I think about you often. Hope to see you in May. God bless you all! Mike Briscoe Steven, Jimmie, Liz, Miles and Preston Scheck To the SIU Wilmington hall Merry Christmas, Jesse, Lorraine, Frank, John and Eric. Thanks for believing in me. God bless you all. Mike Briscoe To William, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as a family. Love you all. Your loving family, Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Tommy, Marylee, Bruce and Rob To Janet in Jacksonville Thanks for being a good friend. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bueno suerte mi arniga. John Clarke To Dean Corgey and staff Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May you have great luck in the coming year. John Clarke Vilma, William and Tommy Lee Rackley To Kendra, Janice & Celia Season's greetings. May Santa bring you all many gifts. With heartfelt thanks for everything. John Clarke To Steve Crane The greatest gift does not lie under the tree or in the store, but rests quietly in the heart, waiting to be given. ... The greatest gift is love. We miss you so much. Love you, Evelyn and Stephanie Crane To Scott Trester and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my friend and his family. God bless. Mike Davis To Bosun Ralph Gibbs and all Seafarers Season's greetings to you all! These Santa's helpers have moved to Texas. Find us at 99 Lakeview Village, Montgomery, TX 77356. A safe holiday to you all! lH[ To Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily Looking forward to another Christmas and New Year together. Hope I don't get coal "again." I sure hope you've been good! Love always, Dad (Brian Fountain) To Jeannette Fountain I' m sure glad I' ll be home with you during the holidays, but I' m really sorry I could not be with you when you really needed me. Love forever, Brian (Fountain) 12 - Seafarers LOG To the crew of the /TB Groton Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Stay safe, and thanks for the great ride. See ya! Brian Fountain To all Seafarers Peace and greetings this holiday season. May you To Mimi and Bob McNellis Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tom and Frank McNellis To the Doran family, the Pazarecki family, the Reilly family and to Bonnie King and Jamie Lew Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Tommy Mac (Tom McNellis) To all Happy holidays to all at sea and at home. To shoregang members and their families , Merry Xmas. God's blessing to the SIU LOG and my wife, Hattie Minors. Anstey Minors To Duke Bryant It was great sailing with you again. Happy holidays to you and your family. Looking forward to working with you in 200 l. Dave and Jackie Moore and family To Kay, Kenny, Stacie, Tug, Billy Jr., Laura K. and Michael I thank God each day for having such a wonderful wife and kids. I thank you all for your love and support you all give me while I'm away on a ship. Love, Dad (Billy Hill) To CSX Hawaii Crew The Hill family wishes all brothers and sisters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Give thanks to Jesus for answered prayers. Bosun Billy Hill To Millie, Mary & Bobby I miss you all. Wish all of you a very merry holiday. Call sometime. Willard Huggins Jf To all Seafarers and Janice at the Houston hall Merry Christmas! Lester Moore To all my good friends and shipmates Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. Jimmy Moye JR_ To Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley I would like to wish my wife and son, whom I miss every day when I am away, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you, William Rackley To Charlotte Canion and family From the Philippines to Bayonne! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to mom, MaryLee, Bruce, Beverly, Tommy, Bob, Dina and Cashmere. William, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley To Donley Johnson Dear Donley, as we spend our first Christmas together, may our hearts be filled with love and cheer, and last throughout every New Year. Colleen Johnson 1K To Amir Kasim To my dear husband, Amir. Even though we won't be together for the holidays this year, you are in my mind and in my heart. My best wishes to you and the rest of the SIU. Love always, your wife Irma Kasim To all our shipmates and officials Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Vincent Coss and family I would like to wish my old friend and great union man a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Philippines. William and Vilma Rackley To all Seafarers at sea, ashore and retired May the sun be on your face and the wind at your back. And may the holiday spirit shine upon you and your loved ones. William F Reid To Randy Beacham Hope you have a safe and very, very happy holiday season, Randy. Give our love to your family. Carlton Richardson, Tina & Family Percy Kennedy and Dorothy Kennedy To Connie May your holidays be as wonderful as they' ve ever been. With any luck, we can be together. I love you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Alex Morris on the Manhattan Island & Becky Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. Let's plan to get together in spring 200 l. Love to all, Phil Kleinebreil Carlton & Tina Richardson To my three wonderful daughters It's so few Christmases we've had together, but just to let you know you girls are always in my thoughts and prayers. Merry Christmas. To Carlton Dennis Richardson on the Sugar Island Just remember we will be thinking of you on Christmas morning. The holidays won't be the same until you come home. See you soon! Love always, Dad (Phil Kleinebreil) lL Your lady in waiting (Tina Richardson) To Kasandra, Harper and Sam I want to wish my own crew a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas is an important time for us. You all keep me going. Casey, you ' re doing a great job on the home front. I love you all. § To Jimmie Scheck Merry Christmas, daddy. May we have many more happy Christmases. We love you. Steven, Miles, Preston & Liz Scheck Joel (aka the dad of the bunch) Lechel To officers and crew aboard the CSX Producer Happy holidays to all of you onboard and ashore. Thanks for wonderful memories. God be with you. To all active and retired Seafarers Compliments of the season-and one big salute to the best maritime union bar none. Kay Lechel Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To Boo Lippke, Kitty Lippke, Tori, Cody, Hannah, Judy, puppy Lewis and the kids Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love y'all. To all former Erie-Lack RR men and their families Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year to all who sail the seven seas. May your God be with you. Robert and Tracy Davis lF To Rod "Bronco" Matsuura Honey, I just want you to know that I'll always love you from the bottom of my heart. Happy holidays. I love you, Guy lewis Ml Orrin D. Smith and family To Bill Wiemers I hope all is going well and that the coming holidays are joyous for you. I would like to hear from you. To Steward Vernon Warren To Vern and all my many friends on the waters. Have the best of the holidays. I miss you all very much. Dick Maley Had to retire because of medical reasons. Smooth sail- To Chad Galt and family Congratulations, fella. I hope you all have a very happy holiday. I would like to hear from you. Harry L. Stockman Dick Maley To George Foley I hope that all is well with you and that you have a terrific holiday. I would like to hear from you. Dick Maley ing. Sincerely, To all Seafarers and their families May you and your loved ones at sea all have the best Xmas and New Year ever. Smile and be happy! Thomas Tobias More holiday greetings on page 13 December 2000 �'Safety First' on Columbia Queen Shipboard Training Enhances Secure Operation As one might imagine, there are seemingly endless details involved in launching a new passenger vessel. But, for the inaugural group of Seafarers who earlier this year signed on aboard the 218-foot Columbia Queen, one element particularly stood out: safety. With that in mind, SIU crew members completed on-site safety training aboard the Columbia Queen prior to the first voyage May 26. Instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education conducted the shipboard classes, which included fire fighting, first aid and CPR, sanitation and more. The early May training sessions took place in Natchez, Miss. Subsequently, the Columbia Queen sailed for the Pacific Northwest, where it offers seven- and eight-night vacations. The riverboat-which can carry 161 passengers-is owned by SIU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Delta Queen also operates the passenger boats American Queen, Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, which cruise throughout the nation's heartland and the Old South. Additionally, the company is building coastal cruise vessels scheduled to begin service next year. Deckhand Miles Souder, Porter Wilson Growacki, Deckhand Nate Williams, 1st Cook Bryan Heinrich Deckhand Frank Dykes Seafarers on the Columbia Queen completed safety training before the riverboat's first voyage. Mrnre Holliday G1nee1tll.ng§ Continued from page 12 To Mike Sacco, George McCartney, Jack Caffey, Carl Peth and Red Campbell Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. 1LJ[ Thomas Tobias To Jack Edwards Best wishes to you and your wife. Jack Utz To Bob Hall Best wishes to you and your staff. Jack Utz To Captain Kucharski I extend good wishes for the holiday season to you and yours. Jack Utz y MltL§<C~ To Pam Remember N.C. More room now! A safe, holy Christmas and holiday season! A great 2001 ! Capt. John To Jeff Stuart on the Gopher State To Becky Sleeper Happiest of holidays to our Orgulf Angel, your staff and your family. Best wishes for prosperity and peace in the coming year. Your Orgulf Gang, Marty, WT., Nancy, Herman and Doug Marsha, Wally, Geebee & Gater To dad and pop-pop (Phil Varos) We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love always, To Marvin Zimbro Through the year, you always try to keep us happy. In return, we would like to say Happy Holidays. We love you. To dad and pop-pop (Phil Varos) We miss you very much and can't wait to see you. Carly says "pop-pop" now. Have a great Christmas! We love you! Your wife and children Jerry, Tracy & Carly To Phillip Varos We all love and miss you. There will be plentry of surprises for you when you come home. Good bless you! Terry, Ed, Eddie, Tommy, Steven &Logan Delivering in Va. 's 1st District Retired Seafarer Max Simerly provides copies of the Seafarers LOG to Jo Ann Davis earlier this year at her campaign kickoff in Hampton, Va. Davis last month became the first Republican congresswoman from Virginia by defeating three other candidates in the 1st District. Simerly, known for many years throughout his region for his tireless work in voter registration drives, is an officer in the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans. December 2000 Deckhands Dan Schrader, Jason Beck and Seth Eckroth Merry Christmas, hon. Love from your family in Key Largo, Lu, Robert and Matthew Oiler Tim Duffin Deckhand Roberto Castillo, Cabin Attendant Tracey Carter Allegiance Crew Brushes Up On Union Election Procedures I Pictured in San Pedro, Calif. following a union meeting on the MN Allegiance are (from left) GUDE Aaron Thomas, SA Larry Bachelor, SIU Patrolman Bryan Powell and Chief Cook Keith Nixon. During a payoff in San Pedro, Calif. in early Octoberweeks before the SIU elections -Seafarers aboard the MIV Allegiance met with SIU Wilmington, Calif. Port Agent John Cox and SIU Jacksonville, Fla. Patrolman Bryan Powell. The officials and crew reviewed in detail the balloting procedures for the SIU elections, including the absentee ballot system. They examined the proposed constitutional amendments printed on one side of the ballot. Additionally, among other topics, they discussed recent contractual gains secured by the union as well as overall positive trends in maritime, including the revitalization of the U.S.flag cruise ship industry. Seafarers LOG 13 �Hands-On Training Is Vital Component Of Apprentice Class Program Offers Maritime Careers Many of the new and evolving regulations impacting merchant mariners place unprecedented emphasis on the practical demonstration of job skills. Efficiently documenting such performances of shipboard tasks is a big reason why the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1997 published a U.S. Coast Guard-accepted training record book (TRB). That same year, the schoollocated in Piney Point, Md.restructured its entry-ratings program, placing greater emphasis on hands-on training. The revamped curriculum comprises three segments: an initial 12 weeks at the school, featuring a blend of classroom and practical instruction; a 90-day shipboard assignment on an SIU-contracted vessel, designed to help students Attend Monthly Membership Meetings decide which department they prefer (deck, engine or steward); and department-specific training back in Piney Point. Shipboard learning isn't limited to that second segment, as students utilize various training vessels at the Paul Hall Center. Apprentices also use the worldclass Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting Safety School (part of the Paul Hall Center), which offers practical training in fire fighting, water survival, confined-space safety and more. And soon, they will train in the school's new simulator building, which houses cutting-edge simulators for navigational, engine, crane and liquidcargo operations. For more information about the apprentice program (and other aspects of the school), please call the Paul Hall Center toll-free at 1-877-235-3275, or visit the internet site http://www.seafarers.org. Keeping abreast of news from within the SIU and the maritime industry is the most important reason for attending the monthly membership meetings held on specified dates in each SIU ball around the country. In addition to informing Seafarers about contract talks, maritime legislation and national Aboard the training vessel Osprey, unlicensed apprentices at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education begin learning their craft. Continuing Education policies, the meetings provide a forum in which to discuss issues of importance to the rank-and-file members and to the union's officials. Seafarers may refer to the schedule below as well as each issue of the Seafarers LOG, which lists the dates of the next two meetings scheduled for each port. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education primarily focuses on vocational studies, but additionally offers academic curriculums-all aimed at developing well-trained, efficient mariners. Two students in the Piney Point, Md. facility's unlicensed apprentice class 602 recently took advantage of the supplementary courses by earning their GEDs. Receiving the certificates during the November membership meeting in Piney Point are (from left) UAs Charles Fitzpatrick and Michael Harvey, congratulated by SIU Headquarters Representative Carl Peth. Membership Meetings in 2001 Port ~ftney Point ..:;;., Traditional Date January February March April til<>n(fay after f!.rst Su~day 8 5 5 2 New York 9 6 6 3 7 .?...... ~.r~ r\, 4;f)J; ·. · · · . ,., 8 5 Tuesday after first Sunday -~. Vfednesday after !irst Sunday ;f!ltitatlelJbia Baltimore t£1fert9jk Thursday after first Sunday ......,. .... Jacksonville :;Ian Jau Algonac fHouioo·. · ..... ,. :;;:; New Orleans iMobile 1 '. Duluth ·•· ..... 10 ······ 11 ........< 8 ;:;;:· !MY ''~'"' ThurS(iay after fitst sundax!' 11 8 Thursday after first Sunday 11 8 8 8 L···· 8 Thursday after first su,nday 11 Friday after first Sunday 12 Monday after second Sunday Tuesday after second Sunday 16* 'San F-ianC1sco · Thursday after second Sunday ·::::§•' •·•· •''•'/ ·1'2' 12 13 14 17 :--:··· ...• .···"'· 11 14 7 "·' ······ 4 .... .... 8 9 5 ·•··· 5 :~ 6 S. . tr ····/ 9, 10 7 5 9 6 9 H0; 6 ., . . 7 .A;;;e ;:r;'. ? w 'i 8 6 11 '·\ . 9 ·.·: ::=;:·:--: 10 15 12 16 13 .. 13 ··<·;<- ;;'){ '.: <•6 )' . •·•·. 7 ····· •·,/• ?, 10 14 10 13 September October November December ·il1:r. a,;z>iwi! .14~/:!f :~~;;, ,. ·•· ······•· ..:...:;, ••8·' •• 3 7 11 > ? .; ;.~ ;nHlfm~ "%!>'' +g. <P 1(} 6 · • T;,'·G~Jt . Wb;/ ,4' 5 10 .. .. August July ,. 5 5 .. , 4 ·f• 8 ·s·r··-·>· 5 9 _,.. ::=:. :·:·· 16 't8 . i/{. 9 ·Wednesday after s~cond Sunday 17 Wednesday after second Sunday :·;;.;. June 7 .... ······ . May 5 3 9 6 4 10 7 5 11 8 11 ' 7 10 . . ·?'-"''·• 6 8 ,. 6 6 8 6 12 9 7 15 13* 11" '*<it• .·:... 10 10 14 11 16 13 11 11 15 12 17' 14 12 12 •,. .... 14 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 17 14 15 15 12 11. 14 12 16 13 18 15 13 18 15 13 17 14 18 16 14 13 18 15 13 17 14 18 16 14 •C 13 ····· St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 19 16 16 jf.tonolutu · Friday after, second Sunday 19 16 16 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 22 20* 19 16 21 18 16 21* 17 22 19 17 ·i·-{New:Jedfard . . .. Tuesday after thtrd Sunday 23 20 20 17 22 19 17 21 18 23 20 18 Jersey City Wednesday after third Sunday 24 21 21 18 23 20 18 22 19 24 21 19 23 21 ...~~·- . ·;..~ ,t•~a frtd~ after third Su~day .., . ... ·•···· 8 11 ;p· •••. '<.· a 26 23 .., 23 ii ,.. 20 25 .. 22 20 24 21 26 .. ' > *Piney Point change created by Labor Day holiday; Philadelphia change created by Independence Day holiday; Houston changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday and Veterans' Day holidays; Wilmington changes created by Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's birthday holidays. 14 Seafarers LOB December 2000 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2000 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SIIlPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port · Algonac · 0 3 1 5 0 Baltimore Guam . 10 Honolulu Houston 5 I 0 5 8 11 14 42 6 4 6 9 9 10 23 8 St. Louis Wilmington 255 Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 2 . ff 4 1 0 I 2 6 6 4 11 3 15 11 10 0 5 8 5 3 16 7 12 4 3 13 6 4 1 2 0 1 1 0 6 7 5 1 4 23 19 I . 10 ]() 29 9 2 14 1 10 1 2 1 20 14 s 146 82 18 10 8 3 4 6 9 .,. 8 . . ,.,.;, , ,•:•'i'•{}•' •'·~:.•:•,.)•'·•·•· •c'' ' ' ' ' '·' • }: 2 1 10 2 0 3 6 5 132 92 52 10 3 0 0 1 0 I ·· 3 :-o . ·.~· . ,. 1 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Baltimore ..............•.Thursday: January 11, February 8 15 49 21 10 13 27 28 6 5 19 34 14 7 11 26 29 7 9 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 7 2 2 10 6 15 7 7 1 3 2 5 4 8 4 1 6 4 11 193 9 0 2 138 51 8 0 6 24 0 5 5 0 1 0 l . 21 3 2 15 0 6 0 1 159 48 35 2 4 0 Totals All Departments 6 12 130 8 31 0 18 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ·.· ( ... i . Houston ..................Tuesday: January 16* Monday: Febru;uy 12 o_. o o 3 0 .• 4 2 2 0 6 72 o 243 2 o· o o 8 15 65 0 12 4 8 5 6 10 4 1 5 1 2 0 {) 7 l 3 3 5 0 0 4 13 13 ·g . 10 5 0 10 4 () .5 ~4 l~ 7 16 4. 1 0 0 4 18 6 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 16 4 3 7 11 l7 25 0 4 3 6 5 0 3 2 14 l 12 6 8 3 13 15 0 19 0 3 6 5 2 0 2 0 6 7 0 0 1 4 0 10 2 11 11 37 12 152 181 34 130 156 0 0 0 0 583 438 350 446 371 272 148 0 1 29 60 "'. 13 8 44 J. 0 Honolulu .................Friday: January 19. February 16 6 4 0 18 4 1 Totals 15 7 . '·· ·· p Wilmington 18 1 l 5 1 1 0 () February 14 4 14 25 11 1 18 3 17~ 4 10 ·•··. 39 13 Dulutb .....................Wednesday: January 5 10 16 . Mobile 2 16 45 17 Houston Jacksonville . Piney Point .............Monday, January 8, February 5 Algonac ..................Friday: January 12. February 9 4 10 4 7 Trip Reliefs 34 19 24 10 7 47 9 0 32 3 25 22 5 50 86 7 19 6. Above, AB Dexton West operates an oceanographic winch aboard the USNS Sumner in the Sea of Japan. The exercise involves lowering an oceanographic package to the bottom of the sea and then recovering it in 2,000 meters of water. In the photo below, QMED Troy Banks controls the winch from the vessel's deck, monitoring operating parameters and ensuring that wire is properly replaced on the drum. Banks built and installed a special device to wash salt from the wire as it returns aboard ship. 14 .48 17 4 12 8 13 34 0 2 8 18 16 64 253 293 891 643 486 *"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. December 2000 Seafal'el'S LOS 15 �~-------------------------------------------------------~~--~~--~-- - -- - -- -- - Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 - Mithael S.acce<t ' "" .President John Fay . •. Executive Vice President CL - *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 8=~~ ·: : · Auguttin Teltet ·. Vwe .President Co.n~ts .fade Caffey ·. Vice President Atlantic Coast Tum Oruebow.ski Vfoe Pi:esideitt Lakes and Inland Waters ·,. Dean Corgey Vice President Guff Coast NidtoIU J. Marrone Vice President West Coast ·•· ~Ma11gnm Vice President Govemment SeNices Al{ .. Company/Lakes Port Algonac Port Algonac Port 0 NOVEMBER 15, 2000 L-Lakes 9 2 Algonac 0 4 9 Port Algona-c () Non Priority TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT ":Fi'f\\0 . C' 15 5 . ... ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 0 I ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 .... :-;.: '0 NP - ., - 5 10 IJEAl)QUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp $prings. MD 20746 (301) 899..()675 ALGONAC S20 St Clair River Dr,, Algonac, Mr 4800 I ··.. , (810) 794-4988 Totals All Depts 0 46 42 0 26 24 0 20 *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. 18 ANCHORAGE 72 l Sesame Stj #1 C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters BALTIMORE OCTOBER 16 - 231$ &sex St,, Baltiroore,MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C . DULUTH ..... 105 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 5580Z . .. (21$) 722-4110 Region NOVEMBER 15, 2000 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Atlant1~-~Coasr Gulf Coast ·. t'.a~~OLULU Lakes,}ruand Wa~rs 6Q6 Katihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 . {801S) 845-$222 .HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St.~ Houston, TX 17fJ.<Yl {713) 659-5152 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery t., Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 43$-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (334) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997*5404 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., lJarvey1 LA 7-0058 (504} 328·7545 NEW YORK 635 F:OUrtb Ave. 1 Btooklyn,.NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757}622-1892 2604 S. 4 St, Phila<telphia, PA 19148 {2JS) 336-3818 PlNEYPOlNT P.O. Box 75.. Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994--0010 Po:R.1' EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andtews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3.3316 . (954) 522-7984 SAN .FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Franeisco, CA 94 l 05 (415) 543-585$ Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 16~ sT.'toms· · 4581 Gravois Ave,, St. Louis, MO Q3116 .. (314) 752~6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 212m14 WJLMJNGfON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wibnington. CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG 4 5 Atlantic Coast 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 Gulf Coast 0 iaJ<es, In1~d :Waters .... o. West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes, Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 .o 0 .::,: 0 0 .•. 2 1 1 4 Totals All Depts 5 1 10 10 2 7 12 1 *"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. 27 PI C-FROM-THE-PAST This photograph, sent to the PHll.ADELPlIIA 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave•• Stop Santurce. PR 00907 (787) 7214033 West Coast Totals Region LOG by Alfred Porcari of Howard Beach, N.Y., was taken at sea in December 1956 on the Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel SS Yaka, a C-2 cargo ship. Porcari notes that "everyone slept back aft below, right over the rudder. When the ship was light and that rudder came out of the water, it just about bounced you out of your bunk. The steward department slept midships. There were three oilers all on different watches in the same room. Same for the three firemen-and they all got along. The ship also carried three wipers and after supper, everyone sat on the #5 hatch shooting the bull (in photo at right). These were the days before VCRs and private rooms." In those days, Porcari adds, Waterman had at least 25 SIUcrewed ships. This particular one was from New York to the Far East and back-about a 95-day trip. Porcari joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1947 and retired in 1991. December 2000 �~------.._.--------------~---~--~~~~~- -~ - -- Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their worldng lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. n Inland captain and a recertified steward are among the 18 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Weldon Potts navigated the inland waterways as a captain for nearly 25 years while Recertified Steward Henry Jones Jr. graduated from the highest level of training available to members of the steward department at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Including Jones, 12 of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division and one plied the Great Lakes. Potts and four others navigated the inland waterways. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, seven shipped in the engine department and four sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. A DEEP SEA NATHAN ADAMS, 59, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Houston. Born in Groesbeck, Texas, Brother Adams served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. He first sailed for the SIU aboard a Columbia Steamship Co. vessel. A member of the engine department, he upgraded his skills in 1974 and in 1998 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He lives in Houston. SANG TO BAE, 64, started his career with the SIU in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Born in Japan, Brother Bae first shipped aboard an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Brother Bae sailed in the steward department and upgraded his skills in 1990 at the Paul Hall Center. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Achiever. Brother Bae resides in Philadelphia. ROBERTH. CLIFFORD, 63, began his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port of Detroit. The Michigan native served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1955 and first shipped aboard a Rockport Steamship Company vessel. Brother Clifford sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1985 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He last sailed aboard the USNS Washington, operated by Interocean Ugland Management Corp. Brother Clifford calls Tomball, Texas home. JACKV. DIXON, 64, joined the SIU in 1972. A member of the engine department, Brother Decembel' 2000 Dixon first shipped aboard the Sea-Land Los Angeles. He upgraded his skills in 1973, 1974, 1980 and 1984 respectively at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Dixon last sailed aboard the Patriot, an Ocean Carriers, Inc. vessel. He resides in England. ABDULLA HUSSEIN, 50, started his career with the SIU in 1972, joining in the port of San Francisco. Born in Yemen, Brother Hussein first shipped aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Del Sol. A member of the engine department, he upgraded his skills in 1996 and 1997 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brother Hussein last shipped aboard the Overseas Philadelphia. He resides in Dearborn, Mich. HENRY JONES JR., 65, hails from Louisiana. Brother Jones began his career with the SIU in 1964 in the port of San Francisco. A member of the steward department, he first shipped aboard the Del Sol. Brother Jones upgraded his skills in 1980 and 1997 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. A recertified steward, he last sailed aboard Pronav Ship Management's LNG Leo. Brother Jones lives in Seattle. RUBEN MARTINEZ, 65, began his career with the SIU in 1972 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Martinez served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. He first shipped aboard the Eagle Voyage, operated by Sea Transport. Brother Martinez sailed as a member of the engine department and upgraded his skills in 1973 and 197 5 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He last shipped aboard the Mayaguez, operated by NPR, Inc. Brother Martinez lives in his native Puerto Rico. ARTURO MONTENEGRO, 59, hails from the Philippines. He started his career with the SIU in 1977 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Montenegro first shipped aboard the Coastal California. A member of the engine department, he last sailed aboard the Oakland. Brother Montenegro calls Castro Valley, Calif., home. LUISA. NIEVES, 61, began his career with the SIU in 1961, joining in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Nieves first shipped aboard a Sea-Land Service, Inc. vessel. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills in 1978, 1985 and 1986 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Elizabeth. Brother Nieves lives in Jersey City, N.J. JUAN ORTIZ, 65, started his career with the SIU in 1979 in the port of Houston. A native of Puerto Rico, he served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Ortiz first sailed aboard the Connecticut, operated by Connecticut Transport, Inc. A member of the engine department, he upgraded his skills in 1987 and 1996 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brother Ortiz last shipped aboard NPR. Inc. 's Humacao. He resides in Fayetteville, N.C. JOSE A. PADILLA, 57 joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Padilla first sailed aboard the Fanwood, operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. He worked in the steward department. His last vessel was the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Padilla calls Hatillo, P.R. home. MOHAMMEDS. SHARIFF, 68, began his career with the SIU in 1966, joining in the port of Detroit. Born in Arabia, Brother Shariff worked in the steward department and frrst sailed aboard a Buckeye Steamship Co. vessel. Prior to retiring, he worked aboard the cable ship Global Sentinel. He calls Detroit home. GREAT LAKES MARTIN SZEKELY, 62, started his career with the SIU in 1973 in the port of Detroit. The Painesville, Ohio native first sailed aboard a Falcon Marine Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last shipped aboard a Luedtke Engineering Co. vessel. Brother Szekely resides in Winthrop Harbor, Ill. INLAND ROBERTE. BRANCH, 56, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Louisiana, ~----~· Boatman Branch sailed primarily aboard Crescent Towing & Salvage Company vessels in the deck department. Boatman Branch resides in his native Louisiana in the city ofNatalbany. WILLIAMG. HOOK, 62, began his career with the SIU in 1973 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1953 U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 to 1966 and first sailed aboard a Virginia Pilot Corp. vessel. Boatman Hook was a member of the deck department and last sailed aboard an Association of Maryland Pilots vessel. He calls Vrrginia Beach, Va. home. ROBERTJ. JOHNSON, 60, started his career with the SIU in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. A member of '--~~~-___, the deck department, Boatman Johnson first sailed aboard a PF Martin Co. vessel. The Pennsylvania native last worked aboard an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. He lives in Myrtle Beach, S.C. JERRYM. MUNSON, 62, hails from Wisconsin. He began his career with the SIU in 1970, joining in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Munson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957. A member of the deck department, he first sailed aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. Boatman Munson spent part of his career in the deep sea division and last sailed aboard a Mariner Towing Co. vessel. He resides in Gibsonton, Fla. WELDONW. POTTS, 61, started his career with the SIU in 1966 in Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Center, Texas, he served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. Boatman Potts sailed as a captain. He frrst worked aboard a Higman Barge Lines vessel. Prior to retiring, he sailed aboard a Hvide Marine Towing Services vessel. Boatman Potts calls Orange, Texas home. year contract during which the key issue of manpower would be studied by a panel, with recommendations to be made at the condusion of the agreement. The llA has accused the shippers of not bargaining in good faith. In December, the number of babies born under the Seafarers maternity benefit program rose to 1,000. The Welfare Plan provides a $200 maternity bene1990 fit for eligible seamen (Referring to with a $25 bond Operation Desert being given to the Shield) baby. The benefitsr The magnitude of the first established in marine transportation April 1952, have been an important aid u===============================~ operation is evidenced in the amount of to Seafarers in meetpounds of materiel that has been carried from ing the high costs of maternity care. The the United States to the Gulf. As of the third maternity plan is funded by the SIU Welfare week in November, the Military Sealift Plan. Command, the agency in the Anned Forces responsible for waterborne transport of sup1962 plies, reports that over 2.1 birtion pounds of The Seafarers International Union and other unit equipment have been delivered to the member unions of the AFL-ClO Maritime Guff, as well as 3.8 bflrion pounds of fuel. Trades Department are giving full suppon to a Additionally, there have been more than 150 strike by members of the International off-loads at docks in the Middle East. Longshoremen's Association in ports from Many of the vessels carrying supplies to the Maine to Texas. The walkout followed the Persian Gulf are manned by SIU members. shippers' rejection of an ILA offer of a two- THIS MOJ\11H 1/\1 SIU HISTORY Seafal'ers LOG 17 �Santa Maria, Brother Blackburn ~--~--~ served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1944 and began receiving his SIU pension in 1985. He resided in Los Angeles. and first shipped aboard the North Platte Victory, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Brother Edlund last sailed aboard Cove Shipping Co. 's Cove Navigator. He began receiving his pension in 1984. Brother Edlund resided in Alabama. NORWOOD BRYANT TOMAS ESCUDERO Pensioner Norwood Bryant, 71, died Aug. 21. Brother Bryant began his career with the SIU in 1962, joining in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a member of the deck department. Brother Bryant first shipped aboard a Calmar Steamship Corp. vessel and last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Sam Houston. Born in Clinton, N.C., he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1946 to 1951. Brother Bryant began receiving his pension in 1993. He resided in his native North Carolina. Pensioner Tomas Escudero, 71, passed away Aug. 23. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Escudero joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. He first shipped aboard the Robin Trent, operated by MooreMcCormack Lines. Brother Escudero was a member of the engine department and last sailed aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Paula. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1959 and began receiving his pension in 1999. Brother Escudero lived in Pennsylvania. JAMES BYERS FLOYD FRITZ operated by Delta Steamship Lines. He last worked aboard Delta's Santa FADEL M. ABDULLA Brother Fadel M. Abdulla, 49, died Aug. 29. Born in Yemen, he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Seattle. Brother Abdulla first shipped aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, he last sailed aboard the Westward Venture, operated by Interocean Ugland Management Corp. Brother Abdulla lived in Seattle. LIONEL ANTOINE Pensioner Lionel Antoine, 80, passed away Aug. 29. He began his career with the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Antoine was born in Louisiana and first sailed aboard the Alcoa Polaris, operated by Alcoa Steamship Corp. Before retiring in 1982, the steward department member shipped aboard Waterman Steamship's Thomas Nelson. Brother Antoine lived in New Orleans. RAMSEY BAUMGARDNER - Pensioner Ramsey Baumgardner, 68, died Aug. 15. Brother Baumgardner began his career with the Seafarers in 1956, joining in the port of Houston. He first sailed aboard Ore Navigation Corp. 's Marore. A native of Colorado, he last worked aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Baumgardner served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949 to 1950. He began receiving his pension in 1996. Brother Baumgardner resided in California. GHAZIR BENDECK Brother Ghazir - Bendeck, 63, passed away Feb. 2. He joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Honduras, he sailed as a member of the steward department. Brother Bendeck first sailed aboard the Steel King. He last worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Sam Houston. Brother Bendeck resided in Louisiana. DAVID BETZ .-----,,-----, Brother David Betz, 41, died Aug. 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Philadelphia and sailed in the steward department. He first shipped aboard the USNS Potomac. He last sailed on the cable ship Long Lines. Brother Betz lived in Maryland. REUBENC.BLACKBURN Pensioner Reuben C. Blackburn, 77, passed away Sept, 16. Born in Wilkesboro, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Blackbum shipped as a member of the steward department. His first ship was the 18 Seafarers LOS Magdelena. Pensioner James Byers, 79, passed away Aug. 28. Brother Byers began his career with the Seafarers in 1947, joining in _ ____. the port of Mobile, Ala. A member of the engine department, he first shipped aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. He last sailed on a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Byers served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1944 and began receiving his pension in 1976. He called Alabama home. VINCENT J. CALI Pensioner Vincent J. Cali, 89, died Oct. 3. Brother Cali, a charter member of the SIU, joined the union in 1939 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Hammond, La., he sailed in the steward department, first sailing aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. He last sailed aboard the Del Ar, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Brother Cali began receiving his pension in 1975. He lived in New Orleans. THOMAS CORRELL Pensioner Thomas Correll, 64, passed away Aug. 30. Brother Correll joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. ~--~-~- The Brooklyn native sailed as a member of the deck department, first shipping aboard a Sea-Land vessel. He last worked on the Sea-Land Crusader. Brother Correll began receiving his pension in 1999. He resided in New York. JOHN EDLUND Pensioner John Edlund, 73, died Aug. 26. Born in Alabama, Brother Edlund joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed as a member of the engine department •iliiiil~-::;:---, Pensioner Floyd Fritz, 74, died Aug. 25. Brother Fritz was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. He began his career with the Seafarers in ~-~--.J 1946, joining in the port of Baltimore. A member of the deck department, he first shipped aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Brother Fritz last sailed aboard the USNS Capella. He began receiving his pension in 1988. Brother Fritz resided in Duval, Fla. ORLAISPEN Pensioner Orla Ispen, 72, passed away Sept. 30. A native of Denmark, Brother Ispen joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard the Bienville, operated by Sea-Land Service, Inc. A member of the deck department, Brother Ispen last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Quality. He began receiving his pension in 1993. Brother Ispen lived in New York. last worked on the Gus W Darnell, operated by Ocean Ships, Inc. Brother Mercier began receiving his pension in 1991. He lived ---"'"------' in Baltimore. EDMUND NICOLAS Pensioner Edmund Nicolas, 65, died April 5. Born in the Philippines, Brother Nicolas joined the MC&S in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. The steward department member first sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Brother Nicolas last worked on the Mokihana. He began receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Nicolas lived in California. BOBBIE STEARNS Pensioner Bobbie Steams, 68, died April 21. Brother Steams joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A California native, he first sailed aboard the Loma Victory, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. He worked in the steward department and last workedaboard the USNS Audacious, operated by U.S. Marine Management. Brother Steams began receiving his pension in 1996. He lived in California. EDWARD THOMPSON Pensioner Edward Thompson, 70, passed away Sept. 20. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Thompson '°'· joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. He first shipped aboard a Sprogue Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Thompson sailed in both the deck and steward departments during his career. His final voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage. Brother Thompson served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951. He began receiving his pension in 1992. Seattle was his home. RICHARD JOHNSON JAMES WOODS Pensioner Richard Johnson, 71, died Aug. 23. Born in Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New .....__ _....__ _~ York. Brother Johnson first sailed aboard the Seamar, operated by Bethlehem Steel Corp. He shipped as a member of the deck department and last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Navigator. Brother Johnson began receiving his pension in 1990. He called San Francisco home. Pensioner James Woods, 76, died July 9. Brother Woods started his career with the SIU in 1959, joining in the · port of Jack" sonville, Fla. The Iowa native sailed as a member of the steward department. He first shipped aboard Suwannee Steamship Co. 's Sampan Knot. Brother Woods last sailed on the Sea-Land Portland. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Woods started receiving his pension in 1985. He resided in Fredricksburg, Iowa. JOSEPH MERCIER Pensioner Joseph Mercier, 74, passed away Sept. 11. A New Hampshire native, Brother Mercier joined the SIU in 1951. He first sailed aboard the Neva West, operated by Bloomfield Steamship Co. A member of the deck department, he GREAT LAKES JAMES E. SETTERBO Pensioner James E. Setterbo, 74, passed away Aug. 21. Brother Setterbo started his career with the J , SIU in 1963, :> joining in the ..,,- port of Frankfort, Mich. He first sailed aboard a Michigan Interstate Railway vessel. '--"---"" A member of the deck department, he last worked aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Brother Setterbo served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in 1975. Michigan was his home. INLAND JOHN M. PIDLLIPS Pensioner John M. Phillips, 82, died May 15. Boatman Phillips joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A member of the deck department, he primarily sailed aboard Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessels. The Alabama native served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in 1982. Boatman Phillips resided in Uriah, Ala. EMIL WERNER Boatman Emil Werner, 60, passed away Oct. 5. He joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Werner was a member of the deck department. He sailed primarily aboard Maritrans vessels. Sharptown, Md. was his home. RAILROAD MARINE FRANK COMUNALE Pensioner Frank Comunale, 92, passed away Aug. 25. A native of New Jersey, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Comunale sailed as a member of the deck department, first sailing aboard a Pennsylvania Railroadoperated vessel out of Norfolk, Va. He last shipped aboard a Penn Central Transportation Co. vessel. Brother Comunale began receiving his pension in 1973. He resided in Florida. Correction The photo that accompanied the biographical sketch of William J. Barnes in the October Final Departures column was published in error. The individual depicted in that photo is still alive and residing in Alabama. The correct photo and obituary follows.The Seafarers LOG regrets the error. Pensioner William Barnes, 79, died July 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New. York. Born in the Philippines, Brother Barnes first sailed with New York Dock Railway Co. A member of the engine department, he began receiving his pension in 1987. Prior to retiring, he sailed aboard the Sea-Land Marketer. Brother Barnes resided in his native country. December 2000 �JJ pri. many digests of union shipboard it~ On oet;1sion, because of space $, some will be omitted. li1$1 a 'iewed by the union's contract department. uirlng at(ention or resolution are addressed by the union oftbe s1"fps' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the.$ealarers LOG tor publication. AMBROSE CHANNEL (IUM). Aug. 30-Chairman Mario R. Romero, Secretary Elena R. Curley, Educational Director Peter Joseph, Steward Delegate Isabel Miranda. Chairman reminded everyone to be sure zcards are up to date. He read article in LOG about LNG ships and expressed pleasure that SIU brothers and sisters could retain jobs on six of those vessels for five more years. Educational director stated ship will have new satellite system for better TV reception within next few months. He suggested everyone attend Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. to upgrade skills every possible opportunity. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Previous request made for company to provide permanent mailing address. Company has provided two: one for letters, another for packages. Suggestion made for contracts department to negotiate better pay and OT for unlicensed apprentices aboard ship. Everyone pleased to see Chief Steward Curley back on ship after two months off. She has done outstanding job. Next ports: Port Everglades, Fla.; Beaumont, Texas. AMERICAN MERLIN (OspreyAcomarit Ship Mgmt.), Aug. 6-Chairman Sean M. Ryan, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Deck Delegate Duane R. Castello, Engine Delegate John Robinson Jr., Steward Delegate Hamin Sialana. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Houston Aug. 13 before heading to Mombasa, Kenya. Steward asked to submit repair list and crew requested to tum in used linen, keys and uniforms and to clean cabins before signing off. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that allotments be available twice a month via direct deposit on all foreign voyages. Request made for new washers and dryers as well as wall-mounted fans. Also asked for second steward assistant due to extra people on board. CSX HAWAII (CSX Lines), Aug. 13-Chairman Billy G. Hill, Secretary Edward P. Herrera, Educational Director Tracy J. Hill, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Velez, Engine Delegate Samuel Garrett, Steward Delegate David Valle. Chairman stated payoff to take place in port of Jacksonville Aug. 25. He asked that everyone take Coast Guard inspection and all drills seriously. He also reminded crew members to check all sailing documents to make sure they are up to date. Educational director requested more information on STCW. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for clarification of medical benefits for those considered not fit for duty for more than six months. Chairman noted Paul Hall Day Aug. 20. All Seafarers are thankful for his strength and courage and for what he did for the SIU. Steward department thanked for job well done. HM/ DEFENDER (IUM), Aug. 30-Chairman Daniel C. Eckert, December 2000 Secretary Donald GaNung, Educational Director George H. Bixby, Deck Delegate Joseph R. Laine, Steward Delegate Peter L. Crum. Chairman advised everyone to read Seafarers LOG to find out what's going on in industry. He noted new wages have been posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new furniture in crew lounge as well as tile in messhall and some rooms. /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), Aug. 20-Chairman Stephen J. Argay, Secretary Brenda M. Kamiya, Educational Director John K. Binpong, Deck Delegate Anthony Heinoldt, Engine Delegate Lane Schroeder, Steward Delegate Ali Muther. Chairman stated ship still waiting for junction box for TV antenna. He said all departments working exceptionally well together. Secretary added everyone very helpful and hardworking. Educational director advised members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center, check z-cards for expiration dates and be sure to have STCW by January 2002. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to have contracts department look into having prescription benefits available for dependents. Request also made to have potable water tanks cleaned and water fountain repaired. Next port: Lake Charles, La. PERSEVERANCE (IUM), Aug. 31-Chairman James E. Bishop, Secretary Catherine M. Hays, Educational Director Kenneth W. Pinchin, Deck Delegate Diego Hatch, Engine Delegate Milton Israel, Steward Delegate Marvin James. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Marcus Hook, Penn. He thanked deck department for good, efficient job cleaning tanks. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $1,100 in ship's fund. Would like to use that money for satellite dish or more powerful TV antenna. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for contracts department to look into higher daily maintenance and cure benefits and dropping seatime requirements for insurance eligibility as long as member is in good standing. Next ports: Savannah, Ga.; Yabucoa, P.R.; Nederland, Texas. SPC 5 ERIC G. GIBSON (Osprey-Acomarit Ship Mgmt.), Aug. 25--Chairman Thomas E. Minton, Secretary Felipe P. Orlanda, Educational Director Jim Porter, Deck Delegate Robert E. Thompson III, Engine Delegate James B. Porter, Steward Delegate David A. Brown Ill. Chairman reviewed minutes from previous meeting and reminded crew to talk to department delegate if problems arise. He noted unlicensed apprentice doing fine aboard ship. Secretary thanked steward department for job well done. Filipino and oriental dishes are nice change from usual menu. Educational director noted importance of upgrading and getting STCW certificate. He also spoke about new simulator at Piney Point and urged everyone to take advantage of school's state-of-the-art training. Discussion held about OT policy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun explained new meeting format. Clarification requested on shipping rules and crew relief procedures. Chairman explained value of supporting SPAD. Next port: Guam. PRUDHOE BAY (Crowley), Aug. 27-Chairman Daniel W. Seagle, Secretary Scott Opsahl, Educational Director Leonel S. Lazu, Deck Delegate Frederick C. Meier, Steward Delegate Sherman Anderson. Chairman stated payoff scheduled on arrival in Seattle. Take any problems with air conditioning to bosun. Patrolman will be present at payoff to address concerns, and captain is available whenever draw is needed. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall tidy. Educational director reminded crew members about need for STCWs, TRBs and upgrading at Paul Hall Center and not to wait until last minute. He also noted number of classes to be held on board in next week: CPR; first aid; drug, alcohol and social responsibility. Treasurer announced $695 in ship's safety fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Contract still under negotiations. Everyone advised to be patient during transition. Suggestions made to reduce time needed for vacation and pension and raise pension to reflect standard of living costs. Next port: Seattle. USNS LOYAL (Maersk), Aug. 20-Chairman Christopher E. Brady, Secretary Jose Montero, Educational Director Scott A. Kucharski. Chairman led discussion on new contract and complimented crew on professionalism. Educational director spoke about training requirements for shipping aboard TAGOS vessels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Those remaining aboard for next mission advised to take special care in rough seas and extreme weather. CAPRICORN (PRONAV), Sept. 23-Chairman Salim Ibrahim, Secretary Zein Achmad, Educational Director Rene R. Rosario, Deck Delegate William Rios, Engine Delegate John G. Knott, Steward Delegate Antonio Perez. Educational director stated STCW certificates required to ship out starting 2002. He reminded crew members to take necessary upgrading courses before it's too late. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members requested unemployment guide be supplied to vessel to clear up any misunderstandings about collecting unemployment. Request also made for contracts departments to see that availability of e-mail services be included in future contract negotiations as well as lowering seatime required for retirement. Next ports: Tobata, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia. CSX NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Sept. 17-Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Richard A. Riley, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Engine Delegate James B. Spranza, Steward Delegate Dominico Dacua. Chairman read president's report from LOG and led discussion about shipping and future jobs. Secretary noted new movies purchased from ship's fund. Educational director said upgrading at Paul Hall Center is a must to protect your job, your family and your future. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for contracts department to look into lowering retirement age and raising monthly retirement benefits. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. CSX PRODUCER (CSX Lines), Sept. 26-Chairman Joel A. Lechel, Secretary Peter Ciddio, Educational Director Allan A. Rogers, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Osorio, Engine Delegate Leonard P. Viles, Steward Delegate Pedro J. Laboy. Chairman announced payoff in Oakland, Calif. Sept. 26. Everything going smoothly; e-mail for crew members to be set up soon. Secretary stated all correspondence in order and posted. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade. He has forms available. Treasurer announced ship heading to Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. HUMACAO (NPR, Inc.), Sept. 17-Chairman William S. Byrne, Secretary Milton M. Yournett. Chairman announced payoff in Jacksonville and thanked crew for job well done, especially during Coast Guard inspection. Secretary stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and contributing to SPAD. "It's your future." Educational director noted Bound for Houston During a gangway watch aboard the CSX Challenger at the CSX dock in San Juan, AB Regina Ewing sets the ship's sailing board. $922.18 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing pension benefits in next contract and lower seatime required for pension. Vote of thanks given to Chief Cook Laboy and his crew for excellent food and barbecues. Steward thanked crew for helping keep public areas clean and tidy. New remote control needed in crew lounge. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu; Oakland. CSX TACOMA (CSX Lines), Sept. 17-Chairman John D. Kelley Jr., Secretary Lincoln E. Pinn Jr., Educational Director Lorance D. Pence, Engine Delegate Steven D. Bower, Steward Delegate Jioia deLeon. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Sept. 20. Crew to get blanket day off. Chairman advised everyone to be sure current address and beneficiary cards are current when filing for vacation. He also reminded members to vote in upcoming election. Every vote counts. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade at Piney Point whenever possible and contribute to SPAD. Treasurer announced $500 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for next contract to include 30minute coffee breaks. "By the time the crew gets to the crew lounge for coffee, it's time to go back to work." Plumbing snake on special order to help stop flooding of laundry rooms. Steward department thanked for great job. CSX TRADER (CSX Lines), Sept. 10-Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary Kevin M. Dougherty, Educational Director Milton E. Sabin, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Loyal, Engine Delegate Ahmed Ahmed, Steward Delegate Alejo Fabia. Chairman reported ship due in Tacoma Sept. 15. Payoff scheduled upon arrival. Treasurer announced $216 in crew fund. Crew voted to donate $50 to American Heart Association. Will also purchase additional used equipment for gym. "Our recreation area is now looking real good and is being enjoyed by many of the crew." No beefs or disputed OT noted. Crew members said everyone misses news and sports they used to receive on AFRTS radio. Prices of satellite TV/radio antenna will be checked out. Following payoff in Tacoma, all crew members must comply with STCW and not to wait until last minute to get required training. Treasurer announced $217 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Several suggestions made for contracts department to check out, including reducing seatime necessary for retirement, raising monthly pension benefit, fully covering prescription drugs for dependents, increasing optical benefits and raising maintenance and cure. Vote of thanks given to steward department for cleanliness of ship and continued good food. INDEPENDENCE (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), Sept. 17-Chairman James R. Wilson, Secretary Jill M. Prescott, Educational Director Kevin T. McCagh, Steward Delegate Charles T. Powers. Chairman announced new washing machine due in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary thanked everyone for efforts in keeping house clean since coming out of shipyard. Educational director advised members to keep up to date on all shipping requirements. No beefs reported. Some disputed OT noted in steward department. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing seatime needed to collect pension and increasing pension b_~nefit. General discussion held about money purchase pension plan and about launch service in Panama. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), Sept. 18- Chairman David Denizac, Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Clay Brown. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Elizabeth, N.J. Sept. 24. Ship currently on new run to Mediterranean. Secretary stated information was distributed to crew regarding allowances for dental and pension benefits as well as information on seamen's documents. Some disputed OT reported in deck department due to delayed sailing; none in other departments. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing rotary shipping tours of duty. Requests also made for launch service provided by company and that transportation should be covered by company due to change in schedule of ship to and from port of engagement. Steward department thanked for good job. Seafarers LOG 19 �Dijon Ham 'n' Swiss Jalapefio Bread Know Your Rights Serves: 25 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt GALLEY ~ 2 cups water Y2 cup dijon mustard ~ CORNER cup yeast, active, dry cup margarine 2 cups flour, all-purpose 3 cups cooked ham, chopped 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese cup j alapefio peppers, canned Mix together flour, sugar, salt. Mix together water, mustard and margarine and heat to 125 degrees. Cool to 105-110 degrees and add yeast. Let bloom and add to flour mixture. Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Roll dough to 14" x 12". Spread ham, cheese and jalapeno peppers down center. Make cuts at 1" intervals down the side. Fold strips over top, alternately, to cover. Brush with egg wash. Set to rise. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. Serve warm. Certified Executive Ch John Hetmanski Yields: 2 loaves If anyone is looking for a particular recipe or has one of their own that they would like to share, drop Chef Hetmanski a line at the Paul Hall Center, P 0. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 or e-mail to: shlssvoc@us.hsanet.net. AFL·CIO NATIONAL BOYCOTTS DIAMOND WALNUT CO. Diamond brand bagged and canned walnuts and walnut pieces .,.. Teamsters FARMLAND DAIRY Milk sold under the Farmland Dairy label in stores in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York .,.. Teamsters MT. OLIVE PICKLE CO. Pickles and relishes sold under the Mt. Olive and other labels, including the Food Lion and Harris Teeter supermarket "house" labels .,.. Farm Labor Organizing Committee FURNITURE STRAITS FURNITURE CO. Jackson, Miss., manufacturer of entertainment centers, dining-room and bedroom furniture. Brands include: Canbrough Oak Collection, Downing Street Collection, Cherry Creek Collection, Hood, Straits .,.. Electronic Workers, Furniture Workers Division ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• BUILDING MATERIALS & TOOLS BROWN & SHARPE MFG. CO. Measuring, cutting and machine tools and pumps .,.. Machinists JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. Auburn, Wash., distributor of •JET" brand metal- and wood-working power and hand tools for home and commercial use .,.. Teamsters SOUTHWIRE CO. Commercial and industrial wire and cable; Do-It-Yourself brand homewir.; .,.. Electrical Workers CLOTHING MASTER APPAREL Men's and boys' trousers. Labels include Hills and Archer, and Ivy Hill .,.. Electronic Workers ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL ALITALIA AIRLINES Air transport for passengers and freight .,.. Machinists BEST WESTERN-GROSVENOR RESORT Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; located at Disney World, but separately owned and operated .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM Gasoline sold at Crown, Fast Fare and Zippy Mart stations and convenience stores .,.. Paper. Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON Hotel in Waterbury, Conn. .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE HOTEL Hotel in Kapaa, Hawaii .,.. Longshore & Warehouse Union NEW OTANI HOTEL & GARDEN Hotel in downtown Los Angeles .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees BLACK ENTERTAINMENTTELEVISION BET cable television, Action payperview, Bet on Jazz .,.. Electrical Workers FOOD & BEVERAGES BASIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTS/ BASIC AMERICAN FOODS Dehydrated garlic, onion, and other vegetable products, chiefly for institutions such as colleges, hospitals and hotels, and for other food processors. Labels include: Snow White gar!ie, Mello Toasted onion, Dial-A-Heat garlic and chilis, High-Flavor onion and garlic, Dehydrolfrozen Vegetables, Potato Pearls, Gok:len Grill hashbrowns and potato pancakes, Santiago Refried Beans, Quick-Start Chili Mix .,.. Teamsters CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPES Table grapes that do not bear the UFW label on their carton or crate .,.. Farm Workers 20 Seafarers LOG OTHERS CF&I STEEL and OREGON STEEL MILLS, INC. Steel, including rod, bar, rail, pipe and steel plate .,.. Steelworkers WELLS FARGO and NORWEST BANKS Wells Fargo has branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington; Norwest has branches in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming .,.. Steelworkers R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. Cigarettes: Best Value, Camel, Century, Doral, Eclipse, Magna, Monarch, More, Now, Salem, Sterling, Vantage, and Winston; plus all Moonlight Tobacco products .,.. Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their fmdings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as 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 overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the 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 established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry 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 circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, s x, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All 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 condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Au th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. December 2000 ; �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND -· This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, 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 $30,224,364 as of December 31 , 1999, compared to $24,272,339 as of January 1, 1999 (as restated). During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $5,952,025. 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. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $49,803,331 including employer contributions of $49,414,547, realized (loss) of $(115,422) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $1,756,399, other income of $42,318, and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(1,294,511 ). Plan expenses were $43,851,306. These expenses included $4,963, 199 in administrative expenses and $38,888,107 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. You Rights To 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 Board of Trustees Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.50 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 accompa nying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompa nying 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 (DOL) upon payment of copying costs. Request to the DOL should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20216. SUMMARY 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. 001 , for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement There are four more months until applications for the SIU scholarship program are due. That leaves plenty of time to send away for your application, fill it out, collect all the necessary information and mail it in. Seafarers, their spouses and dependent children can make the new year a memorable one by applying for one of eight scholarships being awarded next May. Filling out the coupon (below right) for a copy of the program booklet is the first step toward pursuing your hopes, dreams and goals for a higher level of education. It contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should check the eligibility information carefully to make sure that certain conditions are met. Since the completed application form (and other required paperwork) is due no later than April 15, 2001, applicants should start December 2000 collecting the necessary documents as soon as possible. These include transcripts and certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation, a photograph and certified copy of birth certificate. Also, arrangements should be made to take the SAT or ACT tests by February. The 2001 scholarship will consist of eight monetary grants to be awarded to three SIU members and five dependents. One of the three scholarships reserved for SIU members 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. Five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. No one can be awarded a scholarship without filling out an application and mailing it to the Scholarship Program by April 15, 2001. Do it today! Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $201,422. These expenses included $126,572 in administrative expenses and $74,850 in benefit paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 6,968 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 $6,531,592, as of December 31, 1999, compared to $3,961,403 as of January 1, 1999. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,570, 189. 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 income of $2,771,611 including employer contributions of $2,150,747, employee contributions of $27 ,310, earnings from investments of $533, 171 and other income of $60,383. Your Rights to 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) 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 Board of Trustees of Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.55 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 w.ill 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 (DOL) upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20216. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, P lease send me the 2001 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Mariner's Social Security Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Street Address City, State, Zip Code _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ for: D Self D Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 This application is 12/00 ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes Basic Safety Training - Hawaii Basic Safety Training (STCW) - An on-site basic safety training (STCW) class was conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley Oct. 20-22 in Galveston, Texas for G&H boatmen. Completing the class are (in alphabetical order) Chris Bartholmey, Michael Brown, Jimmy Cady, Jeff Fitzgerald, Whitney Hargrave, Matthew Hudnall, Craig King, Carl Kivela, Michael Lynch, Raymond McGuire, Claude Murphy, Marion Peoples, Mundy Ransom, Willard Ransom, Martin Scott, Brandon Taylor, Corey Taylor, Gene Tuttle, Keith Walton, Bruce Williams and Dennis Murphy. (Note: Not all graduates are in photo.) The Seafarers graduating from the first basic safety training class held on Oahu are being dispatched to the new cruise ship, the MS Patriot in all three shipboard departments. They are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Eric Quayle, John Ferreira, Crispulo Orosco, Alejandro Quirolgico, Oscar Luis, Deren Atienza, Dwayne Paishon, (second row) Anwar Muthana, Alan Larson, Eric Silva, Sigfred Erickson, Patrick Mitsuyoshi, Loreto Orosco, Donato Tabag, Jimmy John Kincaid, Dennis Donehoo (instructor), Quirino Bangloy and Steven Soltysik (instructor). Able Seaman - Earning their AB ratings Oct. 27 are (in alphabetical order) Kristopher Anderson, John Brooks, Daniel Buffington, Brookie Davis, Jack Drossos, David Green, Eric Hurt, Adrian Jones, Timothy LaRue, Paulo Leite, Ruben Rivera, Michael Samuels, Cliff Trapp and Delsrael Williams. (Note: Not all graduates are in photo.) Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at left. Water Safety - Crew members who will be working aboard American Classic voyages' new cruise ships completed the required water safety course at Piney Point Oct. 11. From the left (kneeling) are Reni Saldarriaga, Tanya Kennedy, Jocelyn Palacia, (second row) Helene lshizabi, Alexander Rosssinsuiy, Juan Vega, Randy McCalip, John White, Bernarde Pelingon (instructor) Florante Sunega, Ruben Stewart Jr. and Paul Smith. Being dispatched to the MS Patriot as general utility crew are graduates of the second basic safety training class held on Oahu. The members are (from left, kneeling) Mark Villa, Edgardo Bitlon, (second row) Wayne Dimmer, Judyn Martinez, Gerardo Villanueva, lreneo Padilla, Romel Gante, Jose Ayon-Ayon , (third row) Sean Hayes, Hamilton Kaopua, Edgardo DeGuzman, Miguel Palisoc, Constantine Udarbe, Bobby Harris, Roger Casida and Dennis Donehoo (instructor). Some of the graduating Seafarers from the third basic safety training class on Oahu are bound for the new cruise ship. From the left (kneeling) are Romeo Manansala, Ben Cusic (instructor), Edgardo Basye, Noel Comacho, Steven Soltysik (instructor), Jose Bautista Jr., Federico Giray, Deserie Westergard, Artemia Gandeza, (standing) Dennis Donehoo (instructor), Abdul Hasan, Arthur Medeiros, James Leavy, Falefatu Maluina, Edward Ah San, Gregory Rice, Roland Cabasag, Mark Cabasag, Salah Saleh, Hazza Hussein, Justo Flores, Jaime Austria and Editha Barraca. Upgraders Lifeboat Government Vessels - Graduating from the government vessels course Oct. 4 are (front row, from left) Kevin Mcintyre, Efren Villarose, Cheryle Mix, Michael Sherno, (second row) Mark Cates (instructor), Michael DiAngelo, Quinton Washington, Jesus Martinez, Jerramy McNeil, Freddy Traffin and Jerome Wong. 22 Seafarers LOii Completing their lifeboat endorsements Sept. 29 are upgraders (from left, first row) Michael Kachele, Keith Mcintosh, Michael Samuels, Kenneth Adamczak, Michael Doby, Delsrael Williams, Barnabe Pelingon (instructor), (second row) Brookie Davis, Eric Hurt, Ali Akmar, Adrian Jones, Jose Garcia, Timmy LaRue, Lloyd Hall Sr., Isadore Greenberg and John E. Brooks. December 2aaa �Galley Operations/ Advanced Galley Operations (Every week) December 4, 18; January 8, 22 February S, 19 March5, 19 Safety 's,eaialty Courses Start Date Date of Completion January 19 February 2 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW February16 Marcbl <··· March 16 Start Date Da~of Marcb30 Completion April 13 April 27 May 11 March 16 May25 June8 With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty (120) days seatime for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date your class starts, US MMD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and OMED applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee Qf $280 with their application. The pqyment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D END DATE BEGIN DATE COURSE Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#_________ Book# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Department _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LAST VESSEL:--- - - - - - - - - - - - - Rating: _ _ __ Date On: _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes DNo If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes DNo If yes, course(s) taken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo Primary language spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SIGNATURE Date Off: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DATE NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only ifyou present original receipts and successfally complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION 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 qualified, 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. 12100 Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes Phase III - Graduation is just a short time away for these unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training. They are (in alphabetical order) Stiles Anderson, Travis ~\ '4'~, l 0. PAUL HA LL . CENTER December 2DOO Astbury, James Brosher, Joseph Brasher, Harry Clements IV, Kenneth Dyson, Bryan Field, Charles Fitzpatrick, Sean Fortner, Jafar Gordon , Michael Harvey, Beth Ketah, Otis Reynolds and Nathan Young. Seafarers LOB 23 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS for MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, Seafarers Welfare Fund and Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan - page 21 NY Waterway Crews Approve Contract Group Completes Safety Training at Paul Hall Center November was a newsworthy month for 100-plus Seafarers who sail aboard commuter ferries operated by NY Waterway. Their newly approved, four-year contract took effect Nov. 1; and eight Seafarers became the first group from NY Waterway to complete safety training at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Additionally, construction in Alaska continued on a new highspeed boat scheduled for February delivery. Its capacity will be 149 passengers. Sailing as captains and deckhands, SIU members crew 22 boats operated by the company. The ferries cover 10 routes between New York and New Jersey. Last year alone they transported more than 7 million passengers. By a ratio of better than two to one, Seafarers recently okayed the new contract. Serving on the SIU negotiating committee were Captains John Clare and A.J. Rinkus, Deckhands Kevin Lohr and George Schumpp, and SIU Representative Jack Caffey Jr. "Compared to the old contract, this one is definitely better. It's a positive step for the future," said Lohr, a shop steward at NY Waterway for the past eight years. "I think it is very fair in terms for retirement benefits and allowances for the future. It offers the best Seafarers plan available to include full medical and dental." The agreement calls for wage increases in each of its four years. It stipulates major gains in the pension benefit and solidifies a seniority system. It also paves the way for members to take courses at the Paul Hall Center. "This is what the members wanted, and we wouldn't stop until we got it," said Caffey. "The improvements in the pension plan are very substantial. The opportunity to train at Piney Point is a major breakthrough. From a modest beginning in 1986, NY Waterway ferries have become a popular alternative for commuters in New York and New Jersey. The SIUcrewed boats transport approximately 20,000 daily commuters and also offer sightseeing tours and lunch cruises. NY Waterway mariners last month completed safety training at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Among those Seafarers pictured at the school are (in alphabetical order) Deckhand Adam Ashton, Capt. Thomas Beckedorff, Capt. Robert Capenegro, Deckhand Andrew Galarza, Deckhand Robert Lara, Deckhand Ramon Santiago, Deckhand Wilson Verdesoto and Capt. Frank Virginia. Also pictured are SIU Representative Jack Caffey Jr. and Y Water Operations Manager (and former SIU member) Michael McPhillip . "We built a stepping stone for the next contract," he continued. "The committee worked hard and stood up for their fellow members." Crew members wasted no time taking advantage of the training opportunities. Completing basic fire fighting, water survival, CPR and other components in mid-November were Captains Robert Capenegro, Thomas Beckedorff and Frank Virginia, along with Deckhands Adam Ashton, Andrew Galarza, Ramon Santiago, Wilson Verdesoto and Robert Lara. The school and the company plan to use last month's training as a building block for developing courses specifically tailored for NY Waterway crews. "The fire fighting was useful," noted Ashton. "You don't often get to use a hand-held, mobile extinguisher. Now, the guys know exactly what it feels like to use one, and the same goes with the hoses. "This is a bit of an experiment for the school and the company," he added. "I'm sure when the process is more jo specific for NY Waterway, it'll be much better. But this was good, we got a lot of good information." "It's interesting and it can be a lot of help," said Virginia. "For me, this was all refresher (subject matter). For a deckhand, it probably would be perfec ." Former SIU de - a division member ic ae McPhillips, NY Waterway's operations manager, sat in on some of the training. "The school is really impressive. We can get our guys trained the way we want them trained," he said. "The students were very enthusiastic." Founded in 1986, NY Waterway is the largest private ferry operator in the U.S. In addition to its commuter services, the company offers sightseeing tours around lower Manhattan and up the Hudson River, among others. Its schedule also features ferry service to every home game played by Major League Baseball's New York Yankees and New York Mets. . ' . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 2000-2009 Description An account of the resource Volumes LXII-LXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present, Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource December 2000 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LAW INTENDS MARINER TAX RELIEF SIU PENSIONERS TO GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS SINGLE-OCCUPANCY ROOMS PLANNED FOR PAUL HALL CENTER BALLOTING BEGINS IN SIU ELECTION UNION FAMILIES MOBILIZE VOTE IN RECORD NUMBERS NEW NAME, IMPROVED BENEFIT AFFIRMED BY SEAFARERS HEALTH PLAN MSC CHRISTENS USNS IMPECCABLE EXPRESS MARINE LAUNCHES NEW TUG AND BARGE SEAFARER YOUNG SURVIVES SINGAPORE AIRLINES DIASTER MERCHANT MARINE INLCLUDED IN WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL LAKES SEAFARERS, GORDON CREW HONORED FOR DRAMATIC RESCUES LABOR APPLAUDS OSHA’S NEW ERGONOMIC STANDARD WORKING THE SIU FERRIES AND TUGS ON THE GREAT LAKES RECERTIFIED BOSUNS CITE POSITIVE GROWTH MTD MAPS PLAN FOR THWARTING RUNAWAY FLAGS REPORT URGES COOPERATIVE INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TARGETING FOCS NORWEGIAN-FLAG TANKER CHARGED IN POLLUTING LOG AWARDED 1ST PRIZE IN LABOR PRESS CONTEST EAST MEETS WEST ABOARD THE GLOBAL SENTINEL ‘SAFETY FIRST’ ON COLUMBIA QUEEN HANDS-ON TRAINING IS VITAL COMPONENT OF APPRENTICE CLASS NY WATERWAY CREWS APPROVE CONTRACT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 62, No. 12 2000 Periodicals Seafarers Log